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Venue Information & Policy
How do I get to Complex Oakland?
Complex Oakland is located at 420 14th Street in Oakland, CA. Click here for driving and public transportation directions.
What can i bring to the show?
For the comfort and safety of everyone, please do not bring the following items to Complex Oakland:
- strollers
- backpacks
- gum
- food
- drinks (alcohol/cans/bottles)
- weapons (of any kind)
- babes in arms
- pets
- Due to most performers requests, no professional recording devices are allowed. This includes professional cameras (any camera with a detachable lens).
When do doors open for a show?
The doors typically open one hour prior to show time, although this may vary by concert. Please refer to our Calendar page or Eventbrite.com for the most up-to-date information.
What is the earliest I can come into the venue? What is the time listed on my ticket?
The earliest time you will be allowed into the venue is when the doors open, which is the time that is printed on your ticket. If your tickets are at will call, you can also find the door time on the event detail page (please see question above about set times, for how to find the event detail page). The door time is listed right at the top of the event detail page next to the words "Doors open".
What time do people start to line up?
Please do not line up more than an hour in advance of doors! If you line up any earlier, you may be asked to leave and come back closer to door time.
Are there any opening acts at the show?
Any support acts will be listed on our Calendar page or at Eventbrite.com. Support acts are often added closer to the show date.
've never been to the Complex before, do I get a seat or is it general admission?
The Troubadour is a general admission venue and mostly standing room only.However, we do have LIMITED seating by the main bar in beside our showroom there is no direct view of the stage from these areas, there are TV monitors which display a live feed of all the on-stage action! Please note, all seating is first come first served. Additionally, we have seating by vip bar and in our VIP booths in back of the room which gives view to the stage.
Do you allow re-entry?
No. Once your ticket has been scanned you will not be allowed to leave and re-enter the venue. The only exception is our smoking section (information listed below).
What time is the show over?
The show will be over once the last band has finished playing and all the patrons have left (typically, this is around 12am, but it will vary depending on what time the doors open, what time the last band goes on stage…and how many people want just one more drink!). At the very latest, just like any other bar, we will close at 2am.
How can I meet the band or artist?
Complex Oakland does not offer backstage access, meet and greet passes, early entry or any other way to meet a band or performer. Occasionally, a radio station or fan club may offer a meet and greet or early entry but Complex Oakland has no access to these passes. Please contact them directly.
I have a band or Artist! How do I book a gig at Complex?
Please send a detailed email via our website. Booking requests are not accepted over the phone or at the club directly. Go to the contact + booking tab located at the top of our site, fill out the form with your info and in the body of the email please give the following info:
– Name of band/artist
– Date range you are wanting to play
– Links to your bands music and social media pages
– Local show history (where, when and individual draw)
Please be patient and allow four to six weeks before following up with an email. Our booking department gets many emails every day and will only respond to emails that are specific and detailed.
Where is the lost and found?
While at the performance, please visit Box Office, if you have lost something. If you realize you have lost an item after leaving Complex Oakland, please contact us.
Ticketing & Reserved Seating
How do I buy tickets at the Box Office?
The box office accepts cash only and opens 5 minutes before the posted door time for each show. NO advance tickets are sold in our box office, the box-office sells tickets for the show that night ONLY and if the show that night has not sold out in advance.
How can I buy advance tickets?
All advance tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite.com –and can be purchased directly from our website by going to our Calendar and clicking the ' TICKETS' button located below the artist's name. If you would like to purchase advance tickets for any of our shows, Eventbrite is the only way to do it. Advance tickets will be available for purchase from when they go on sale until 5pm on the day of the show unless the show sells out in advance of the day of the show.
When do tickets go on sale?
On Sale dates vary from one show to another, but usually go on sale on Friday at 10 AM. The best way to receive advance notice of upcoming shows is to join our mailing list. Click here to subscribe.
Ticket limit? What does that mean?
The maximum number of tickets available per purchase for each event is the maximum number permitted per customer. Your name, credit card, address, and email address will be verified. Ticketfly and the Troubadour reserve the right to cancel any orders in excess of the stated ticket limit.
How can I transfer tickets I purchased to someone else?
For most shows you may transfer tickets to a second party, however some shows are noted as NO TRANSFERS of tickets, please be aware that transfers are not always allowed for every show. If the purchaser is unable to attend the event, or is purchasing the tickets for someone else, the purchaser (card holder) must photocopy their ID and credit card used for purchase and write a signed release note on the photocopy. The note must read:
I, (card-holder's name) am transferring my tickets for (the event) to (ticket recipient's name).
The card holder must sign the note. This note should be presented at the box office along with the ticket recipient's ID on the night of the event.
Please note – tickets won through promotions are NO TRANSFER.
For more information on tickets please click the 'Ticket Info" tab above…or click here.
I forgot to print my tickets! Can you scan them on my phone?
Yes. Please load your tickets on your phone prior to entering the venue.
My tickets are at will call. How & when can I pick up my tickets?
If your tickets are at will call, you can pick up your tickets on the night of the event only at the box office when it opens. The box office will open a few minutes before the posted door time. You must present a valid picture ID and the credit card used for the purchase. No ID = no admission. No exceptions.
I bought my ticket on Stubhub/Craigslist/any other third party site that is not Complexoakland.com or Eventbrite..com…
Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of Complex Oakland/Eventbrite. If you purchase from a third party we cannot verify your tickets nor help you if your ticket does not scan, is fake, etc. When you purchase from a third party you do so at your own risk.
Photo & Audio
What is the Complex's photo policy for video cameras?
Absolutely no video cameras without a photo pass & further restrictions do apply even with a photo pass. Please contact the artist if you are interested in video taping them or their show.
I'm a photographer/blogger. How do I get a photo/press pass? Can you give me publicist/label info?
Please contact the artist you would like to photograph about getting a photo pass for their show here. We (the Complex) cannot grant photo passes–as it is the artist's decision as to who they want photographing them. Same for press passes, please contact the artist's label or publicist for this. Unfortunately, we cannot give you this contact information.
What is Complex 's photo policy for still cameras? Can I bring my iPad?
Our photo policy changes each night as it is dictated to us by the headlining artist of the event that night. We typically do not find out the official photo policy of the artist until they arrive the evening of the show date. With that being said, in most cases (but again, not all), little point & shoot cameras (non-professional) are fine/allowed in and typically SLR cameras (professional w/removable lens) need to be accompanied by a photo pass.
We do NOT allow iPads inside the venue. Please leave them at home or in your car. Same goes for selfie sticks! Do not bring them in!
Food & Beverage
Does Complex Oakland serve food?
YES! We have a Full kitchen located in the second flr that serves different foods each night —The kitchen accepts the same types of payment as the bar (see below).
Does Complex Oakland serve alcohol?
Yes. You must be 21 and older to drink at Complex Oakland. You must have photo ID to verify your age.
Can I bring food or beverages into Complex Oakland?
No. We do not allow outside food or beverages.
What forms of payment are accepted at the bar?
Only cash, VISA, Mastercard and American Express are accepted at the bar.
Do you offer Vip table/bottle service?
VIP table/bottle service is available on certain events. The price is $300 (+ Fees) and includes access for up to 6 people (EVENT TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED). Please click here to contact us for further information.
Can I smoke at Complex Oakland?
Complex Oakland has a smoking section. We try to open the smoking section as soon as possible; but have to wait for enough patrons to enter the venue. We are usually able to open it an hour or so after door have opened.
Parents & Children
My children are going to the show; do you have a waiting area for parents?
No. The only way you will be allowed into the venue is if you purchase a ticket.
Does my child need a ticket?
Yes. Everyone requires a ticket regardless of age. NO BABES IN ARMS ALLOWED EVEN WITH TICKETS – For their safety and our liability.
Can anyone regardless of age attend a show at Complex Oakland?
Most shows at Complex Oakland are all ages, but on occasion this policy may vary by show. Please refer to the ticket buy page for further details. If a show is "18 & Over" or "21 & Over" please make sure to bring VALID GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO I.D. for entry. If you are unable to provide proper I.D. you will not be allowed into the venue. Those under the specified age limit will not be allowed into the venue even if their legal guardian accompanies them. NO BABES IN ARMS ALLOWED – Must be able to walk in under their own power.
Is there public transportation near Complex Oakland?
Because of its central location, Complex Oakland is easily accessible by public transportation. AC transit bus lines stop within a block of the facility. The 12th Sreet Bart station / 14th st exit is 200 meters from the entrance of the facility
Where can I park near Complex Oakland?
The most convenient options are the parking structure is on franklin st. the street .
Parking along our local streets can be tricky. Please read all posted signs carefully as permit parking is STRICTLY enforced by the city. Metered spots are often available on Broadway and Franklin Street., . These spots are 2 hour increments until 6pm, and after 6pm parking is free on the streets.


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Unique figurine for holiday gifts
I like uniquegiftsandpresents.com for their beautiful things. These are nice gifts to make your family and friends smile.They have more nice things so check them out.Don't forget to get something for yourself,we always forget that! Have fun!
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Gypsy purse tutorial
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Art-e-zine.co.uk posted the tutorial on making velvet flowers and embellishing this awesome gypsy purse. Thanks for that. The instructions are well written and there are diagrams.Check them out and try making one,I will!Have fun.
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color in the living room
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I love cheerful colors!dominomag.com has these fabulous ideas worth checking. Enjoy making your sanctuary!
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What is a Print?
This cool website moma.org explains well the print making technique . I love art so I thought this will be interesting! Check it out and may be you can use one of them to make art.Have fun!
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Cornbread Turkeys
I saw this yummy cornbread turkey recipe from marthasterwart.com and didn't want my thoughtful readers to miss it. It seems easy to make so check it out and try it (I will). Enjoy!
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At 7'3", Tanzanian tower Hasheem Thabeet stands tall at UConn
My Sweet Husband saw this article on nydailynews in the morning and brought it to me ! My country brother! We couldn't be more proud!Keep up an excellent job you are doing,We are all proud!
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From Times Square to Grant Park: Obama supporters celebrate
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American Presidential election
What a great moment for America .Read more from nydailynews.com
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Democrat Barack Obama wins historic presidential election over Republican John McCain
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Thanks for the mention Apartment therapy
All above images via hiddeninfrance.typepad.com
Today I was pleasantly surprised to see much of our traffic was from a fantastic website apartment therapy,then I realised they had linked us because they used the picture from our blog (we used it in our previous post on handpainted furniture). Isn't this a nice suprise? awesome! Thanks for linking us.
Speaking of beautiful chairs and beautiful rooms, hiddeninfrance had posted these pictures I really liked the designs. Check it there are more awesome designs.I absolutely like that blog.
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Feeling nostalgic for those sun-drenched, late-summer afternoons spent with your roving group of gal pals? After one look at artist Osamu Yokonami's photographic work, we can guarantee you will be. Featuring gaggles of girls dressed in identical, scholastically-inspired uniforms, who traipse their ever-changing surroundings, Yokonami's images evoke an undeniable autumnal feeling. Slightly spooky, but overall enthralling, Yokonami's work just might inspire you to grab a friend and go explore.


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The Sea Cleaners
Let's clean the oceans together with the first sailboat raking up the seas to collect plastic wastes.
The Sea Cleaners
With the success of the first offset looming, here's the new goal of The SeaCleaners:
Building a test collector at 1/10th scale in 2017 with your help! A strong objective for this campaign: raising 150,000 euros by December 13, 2016.
Launching the project with a first fundraising of 80 000 euros is about to become a reality. Thank you so much for your many encouragements through your contributions ... Thanks to you, we now know that our project will actually start. The second stage of our project is to produce the first prototype on a 1/10 scale with its collector and test its performance on real conditions trials. With an aditional 20 000 euros (100 000 euros raised) we will build the first shell of the prototype. With an aditional 20 000 euros (120 000 euros raised) we will build the second shell of the prototype. With an aditional 30 000 euros (150 000 euros raised) we will build the collecting system of the prototype. What if the dream became a reality, and the project was so important to you, that we could on this single campaign launch and manufacture the prototype, then we would have a very high credibility with industry leaders and it will help us convince them to support us as soon as 2017 !! We really think that we can get there, and that you will be with us on this one!
In 2050, we will have one piece of plastic for one fish !
8 million tons of plastic are dumped annually in the oceans, mainly by coastal communities worldwide. It is clear that we must act upstream: reduce and control all plastic waste from our daily consumption and use more alternative materials.
Unfortunately the habits, customs, lack of resources and the slow pace of political decisions not to mention the population increase do not allow us to hope for a significant improvement of this scourge before way too long.
The ocean is at threat. if it die, we die (Paul Watson - Sea Shepherd).
I decide to take action to protect oceans
After my worldwide tour of sport catamaran, in which I sailed low over the water for more than 200 days, I have seen firsthand this planetary pollution, it is high time we take decisive steps.
I targeted my action on the oceans, particularly in coastal areas where plastics are still concentrated in the form of macro waste (the largest ones), relatively easy to collect.
To pursue this objective, my NGO "The Sea Cleaners" conceived a huge boat capable of collecting plastic wastes floating on the ocean. 60 meters long, 72 meters wide and a waste collector inspired by the whales baleen: Let me introduce you The Manta.
Capable of collecting up to 300 cubic meters of plastic per trips, it will be able to move very quickly on the most critical areas: pollution from concentrated areas by currents, or after a natural disaster (tsunami, flood, cyclone, etc.).
I know very well that the best solution would be to stop throwing plastics in the sea, and I will fight to make this happen, with all my strength. You can trust me on this. But in the meantime and until this genuine evolution of behavior on earth happens, I suggest we all take advantage of my experience as an offshore browser to actually start bringing together a solution to this global catastrophe!
Large rivers are fueled with small streams and I am convinced that this initiative can be a real trigger that will stir awareness of everyone and help everyone feel accountable for their action.
Yvan BOURGNON
Create an association of general interest
For this I have set up my association with "The Sea Cleaners" and designed a huge boat able to collect plastics in the ocean: The Manta.
3D animation for the boat :
Moving on priority pollution zones
This offshore vessel will be able to move very quickly on the most polluted zones: where wastes are highly concentrated by currents, or after a natural disaster (tsunami, floods, cyclones, etc).
A giant sailboat for greater efficiency
A vessel of a sufficient size for maximum efficiency: 60 meters long, 49 meters wide.
A Biomimetic collector
MANTA is equipped with a "collector" of plastic waste inspired by whale baleen. With a width of 72 meters once deployed. It will act as a filter, as do the Manta rays in the ocean currents.
Collecting data is essential for analysis of the phenomenon
All collections will be geotagged, monitored, and analyzed before being sent to recycling centers. The data will be formalized on board and then transmitted to the international scientific community. It will help the scientific community calibrate the first observations made offshore and other data produced by sampling in oceanic gyres.
Preventing caputre of aquatic wildlife
A unique system of sound emissions has been designed to move away fish and cetaceans in the trajectory of Manta
With a two months autonomy, its tanks can hold up to 300 m3 of plastic, sorted and compressed, for recycling or land reclamation.
A low carbon footprint propulsion system: Double classic rigging, kite wings and hybrid motors.
A professional team to make this project a reality:
Yvan Bourgnon, initiator of the project. Building on 20 years of experiments: ocean racing sailing the ORMA multihulls on the formulas 1 of the seas, and world touring in a non habitable catamaran sport has contributed as field expertise to the project. Yvan is the spokesperson and the leader of this pragmatic and ambitious project.
Patrick Fabre, Founder and President of OCEANOPLASTIC, an NGO who fight against ocean plastic pollution in coastal areas. "Obsessed" by this scourge, he offer his full support to the project through his knowledge about the subject, and his organizational skills (Top french engineering school) for Coordination.
Many other professionals have already joined the "core group" ... and begin to make a strong contribution in all of the project management areas (architects, engineers, artists, composite specialists, graphic designers, community manager, etc.)
For the launch of this campaign, we are pleased to have the testimony of:
Patrick Poivre d' Arvor :
Laurent Bignolas :
Karine Lima:
Bertrand De Broc :
Francis Joyon :
The first studies were self-financed. The project is now viable and recognized by all as a true trigger to concrete results on the field. Now we need to get the project on track and take it to the water to clean the oceans.
October-December 2016 Crowdfunding Campaign Project presentation at COP22 in Marrakech and Paris Boat Show.
2017-18 In depth studies / Research patrons
2019-20 Construction of the first ship MANTA
2021 Starting the first ocean-waste collection campaign with MANTA.
This project is yours, it is together that we actually participate in the reduction of ocean plastic pollution. We team up together. I bring you my experience and ask you, if you are sensitive about it, to bring us your financial contribution to take up this great intergenerational challenge. "
Allocation of funds
The fundraising will finance the LAUNCH of TheSeaCleaners. That is to say :
Your Participation in this campaign will finance the launch of the project and help us find partners to carry out detailed studies, practice testing in towing tank and actually start building the first Manta.
Empower the team can go canvassing from 2017 the necessary funding for the completion of the project.
TheSeaCleaners is primarily the project of all citizens who are concerned about ocean pollution. The success of the collection with an ambitious amount will be the best indicator to be sure that this challenge is legitimate and popular.
If the campaign is successful, it will be followed by extensive media coverage that will effectively mobilize other investors and sponsors who will help us from the beginning of 2017 to find funding to start construction of MANTA 1.
The additional steps: The first threshold of 80 000 euros enable us to launch the project.
What if you were all mobilized to go beyond this first step...?
We could initiate the construction of the collector prototype (waste collection system on the Manta) and test it first in a towing tank and then for real at a 1/10 scale.
With 100 000€ - you are helping us finance 50% of the prototype catamaran
With 120 000€ - you are helping us finance 100% of the prototype catamaran
With 150 000€ - you help us to finance 100% of the collecting system prototype !
Tax reduction from 60 to 66%!
As a non-profit organization (Law 1901) of general interest, the association The Sea Cleaner is authorized to issue tax receipt entitling you to tax cuts for your donations.
Tax benefits for individuals: For individuals, the tax reduction is equal to 66% of payments made within the limit of 20% of your income tax (art. 200 of the General Tax Code). A donation of 45 euros, you actually costs 15 euros. Furthermore, 75% of your donation can be deducted from your ISF (within the limit of EUR 50 000).
Tax benefits for companies: Under the legislation on corporate sponsorship (Article 200 of the General Tax Code) tax reduction amounts to 60% of the donation within 5% of turnover (eg. for a turnover of EUR 500 000, the top amount for the tax reduction of 60% will be 2500 euros on the current business year. A donation of 100 euros costs in the end no more than 60 euros)
A tax receipt will be provided upon your request at the end of the 2016 fiscal year.
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September 2011, Dr Chandrasena opened her practice in Chatham with Thamesview Family Health Team and in July 2013 she moved her practice to the Blenheim Medical Center in Blenheim. Shortly after the Blenheim Medical Center physicians joined Chatham Kent Family Health.
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Dumbarton Oaks is pleased to announce the annual Pre-Columbian symposium, to be held in the Music Room of Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C., on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, 2015. The symposium, organized by Vera Tiesler and Andrew Scherer, will run for two full days, beginning Friday morning and concluding late Saturday afternoon.
Epitomizing the radiating sun and perpetuating the cycles of life and time, fire was and continues to be a central force in the Mesoamerican cosmos. In the Mesoamerican worldview, heat and flames are animate forces and signify strength and vitality; the most powerful of individuals are embodied with immense heat. Moreover, fire is transformative; it is both a means to destroy and to transport offerings to otherworldly places. The importance of heat and flames is evident in a spectrum of ritual practices, ranging from the use of sweat baths to the burning of offerings, especially copal.
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The symposium is organized by Vera Tiesler (Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán) and Andrew Scherer (Brown University). Symposium speakers include Ximena Chávez (Tulane University/Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia), Oswaldo Chinchilla (Yale University), John Chuchiak (Missouri State University), Danièle Dehouve (Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense), William Duncan (East Tennessee State University), Markus Eberl (Vanderbilt University), Christophe Helmke (University of Copenhagen), Stephen Houston (Brown University), Jesper Nielsen (University of Copenhagen), Guilhem Olivier (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México), Joel Palka (University of Illinois, Chicago), Grégory Pereira (French National Centre for Scientific Research), Pedro Pitarch (Universidad Complutense de Madrid), Prudence Rice (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale), and Gabrielle Vail (New College of Florida). John Verano (Tulane University) will provide concluding remarks.
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"The Suite Life Sets Sail" is the pilot episode of The Suite Life on Deck, the spin-off series following The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Zack and Cody Martin leave Boston to spend the remainder of their high school years at sea in Seven Seas High on the S.S. Tipton. They are joined by London Tipton, also of Boston fame, as well as Mr. Moseby who has taken a job as the ship's manager. Bailey Pickett and Woody Fink, two other students on the ship, join the cast as well.
Mr. Tipton decides that London will attend Seven Seas High because it's difficult for her to run away on a boat. Meanwhile, Moseby, the ship manager since three months ago, meets again with Zack and Cody and they explain that they will be attending Seven Seas High, Mr. Moseby screams, jumping off of the boat.
Bailey Pickett, a friendly farm girl from Kettlecorn, Kansas wants to attend the high school, but every girl's cabin is filled. So, she disguises herself as a boy to be accepted. As Carey is saying goodbye to Zack and Cody, Cody hugs her and says that he prepared stew for the whole 6 months for her. Zack says he isn't a baby and shakes her hand, but winds up hugging her legs and crying for her not to go.
London is upset that she can't escape from the boat, but is even more upset to learn that she has a roommate, Padma. London bribes Padma to drop out with jewelry.
Zack roommates with Bailey. Zack is annoyed by her because of how much a neat-freak she is.
Meanwhile, Cody roommates with Woody. However, after Woody uses the bathroom, Cody passes out from the stench. Afterwards, Woody farts a whole song. Woody then claims that he can fart the song "Stairway to Heaven" which is ten minutes long.
In their first class, Miss Tutweiller takes the class to the marine biology lab. Zack, Cody, Woody, and Bailey stay behind to admire the octopus. Zack and Woody attempt to feed the octopus, and Cody and Bailey talk about how intelligent octopuses are, and how they can be taught to open jars. Cody and Zack make a deal about trading roommates. Woody picks up the octopus, which frightens it and causes it to squirt ink at Zack, Woody, Cody, and Bailey. It is thrown out the window, and Cody reaches down out the porthole, getting it from where it is stuck to the ship.
Later, Zack discovers that Bailey is a girl when he walks in and sees her hat off and long hair. He even begins to have a crush on her. In the gameroom, Cody becomes suspicious when he sees Zack flirting with Bailey. Zack, Cody, Bailey, and London all go to play a videogame with headphones, and an alarm drill for a sinking ship goes off. The students don't know that it is a drill, and run for the life jackets. They fight to get out the door after finding the life jackets and end up falling over the balcony and into the hottub. Bailey's hat falls off, and the ship sees that Bailey is actually a girl.
Bailey apologizes for disguising herself as a guy, but London, while gloating, admits that she doesn't have a roommate. Mr. Moseby decides to have Bailey room with London. London tries to bribe Bailey into dropping out, but her idea doesn't work this time. Later, Miss Tutweiller finds a letter from London, and shows it to Mr. Moseby, saying that London is fleeing to Parrot Island in the Tipton Helicopter.
- Cody: Dude. You're a girl!
- Bailey: I am!? That explains so much.
- Miss Tutweiller: Bailey, I'd let you stay, but unfortunately we don't have a cabin to put you in.
- Zack: She can stay in my room. I'm willing to take one for the team.
- Miss Tutweiller: I meant, a girl's cabin. Every girl has a roommate.
- London: Except for me!
- Bailey: London! Thank you. Thank you.
- Moseby: London, it's so nice of you to share your room with Bailey.
- London: I wasn't offering. I was gloating.
- London: Stupid sea school! It's just a big pain in the butt! (walks away with the octopus stuck to her butt)
- Cody: It's on the side of the boat! (reaching for the octopus) Ahh!!! Seagull attack! (waving arms to keep the seagulls away)
- Bailey: Don't hurt the octopus.
- Cody: Oh that's okay, I'll just let them PECK MY EYES OUT!!!
- London: Take this diamond necklace and leave! (gives Bailey the diamond necklace she was wearing)
- Bailey: I wouldn't drop out of this school for all the money in the world!
- London: I can get that!
- Bailey: No, I want to stay here and be your BFF!
- London: Get O-F-F!
- This episode picked up where The Suite Life of Zack & Cody had left off.
- This is the first appearance of Bailey Pickett and the S.S. Tipton.
- Both Zack and Cody have lost weight as of this episode.


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Our Bravery Trust ANZAC Kokoda campaign for 20-29 April 2020 is underway! Bravery Trust provide financial support to current and former veterans and their families in times of hardship. It is an organisation that honours the sacrifices our service men and women make for all Australians. Our ANZAC Kokoda team will be fundraising to support our injured and ill defence heroes when they need it most so get on board for a Kokoda adventure over ANZAC Day next year that will change your life and the lives of our veterans.
The Kokoda Track stretches 96 kilometres through what is arguably some of the most rugged and wild jungle in the world and holds an extremely important place in Australia's history. From July 1942, the route over the Owen Stanley Range witnessed the battle hardened Japanese war machine, encounter young, unprepared, untrained, unproven and hopelessly outnumbered Australian soldiers. After completing this trek you will feel proud to have paid your respects to Australian wartime history, will have completed a personal physical challenge and will have raised funds & awareness for the Bravery Trust to continue their vital work in providing financial assistance to returned veterans and their families.
This is sure to be a very special adventure for a special cause so get on board for this amazing opportunity to change your life and someone's world at the same time.
To Register your interest email Evan at [email protected]
For further info and to download the trek details for this charity adventure challenge go to our Bravery Trust Kokoda Adventure page
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Do you know what it means if you see a dog with a yellow ribbon on its collar, leash, or around its neck? If you don't, you should make note of this global movement, the "Yellow Dog Project." According to the non-profit organization, "[a] yellow ribbon around a dog's collar is to help everyone in the proximity know that you need to proceed with caution around this dog. The dog may not be child friendly, may have fear or anxiety issues, or may be overly excited. Either way, caution should be applied when approaching."
The Yellow Dog Project describes its mission as, "a global movement for owners of dogs that need space. It hopes to educate the public and dog owners to identify dogs needing space, promote appropriate contact of dogs and assist dog parents to identify their dog as needing space." The project goes on to say that a yellow ribbon is not an excuse not to train a dog, an admission of guilt, or a waiver of responsibility. It's simply a tool to promote properly approaching an unfamiliar dog.
The project was started by a Canadian "positive reinforcement" dog trainer who wanted a solution for individuals with dogs who may need a moment of training prior to being approached, or dogs who have "space issues." The project sells yellow ribbons, as well as yellow collars, leashes, etc.
Dog bites and dog attacks are all to frequent- according to Mlive, State Farm reported paying out $7.0 million toward dog bite claims in Michigan in 2011, and since then this number has been on the rise. Each year, more than 5 million people are bitten by dogs. More than half of dog bite injuries occur in children. Sometimes these attacks happen without the individual approaching the dog, but using caution among unfamiliar dogs helps prevent attacks.
It's always a good practice to ask the dog owner if you can pet their dog prior to approaching an unknown pet, but if you see a dog with this yellow marking, you (or your children) should take extra precautions.
If you or someone you love has suffered an attack or bite by a dog, ChurchWyble, P.C. has been handling these cases since 1951. Contact us for a free consultation.
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Skip to 0 minutes and 5 seconds Hello my name is Jean Gross and I am the former government Communication Champion for Children. I'm going to talk about what we know from research about developing children's vocabulary, and what that means for teaching and learning. Vocabulary does seem to be the key predictor of academic attainment. For example, there is a five year gap in reading comprehension between teenagers who had a good vocabulary at age six, and those with a limited vocabulary. Vocabulary at age 13 is a better predictor of success in GCSE English Literature and Maths than pupil disadvantage.
Skip to 0 minutes and 41 seconds And children's long term life chancers are influenced too; children with poor vocabularies at age five were found to be twice as likely to be unemployed in their thirties, and one and a half times more likely to have mental health difficulties, than those with a good vocabulary – after controlling for other factors that might have led to this association. The research on how best to develop vocabulary falls into two broad categories. One is research on general adult-child interactions, and the other is research on the explicit teaching of vocabulary. So looking first at adult-child interaction, we know that children learn best from back-and forth conversations and from hearing lots of different words.
Skip to 1 minute and 24 seconds So for example as a teacher, instead of saying 'Oh dear I've left the door open' you might say 'I've left the door ajar'. It's particularly importance to use and explain complex vocabulary with disadvantaged children, because studies have found that teachers working in poorer areas are less likely to explain sophisticated words than teachers working in better-off areas. Another research-based tip is to use the 'expansion' or 'add a word' strategy, where you reflect back what a child has said but add some new vocabulary. So if a child says 'Wow - look at that whale' about a picture, you say 'Yes it's a giant blue whale, I think, swimming in the ocean'.
Skip to 2 minutes and 11 seconds If a child complains that an adult was 'going on at me', you expand that to say 'Oh she was going on at you, criticising you?' Now let's look at deliberate vocabulary teaching. You may think that children can best develop their vocabulary through extensive independent reading. But while we do learn new words from reading, we need to be able to decode and understand 95% of words in any passage in order to be able to deduce the meaning of an unfamiliar word from context. Many children just can't do this. Reading aloud to children, however, is a sure-fire way to build their vocabulary and we should do this every day. We also need to teach vocabulary explicitly.
Skip to 2 minutes and 58 seconds Isobel Beck's research helps us here; she has shown that we should focus on teaching what she calls 'Tier 2' words. These are the important words that are not typical in everyday talk, nor highly topic-specific, but which will be used frequently across the school curriculum. You'll learn more about these words during this course. When teaching these words, children benefit from discussing child-friendly definitions rather than just relying on those given in dictionaries. When children themselves explain their own definitions, they make greater gains in word learning. Also helpful is analysing a word into component parts- root word, prefixes, suffixes. This is called morphology. So for example, 'bene' in the word benevolent is also found in words like beneficial and benefit.
Skip to 3 minutes and 46 seconds Teaching that 'bene' means 'well' can help children unlock meanings beyond the immediate word you are focusing on Looking at examples and non-examples of the word, sometimes called semantic mapping, has also been found to work. If children were thinking about the word 'sleek', for example, you might ask them to discuss whether 'porcupine' is an example or non-example of something sleek, then ask about 'duck', 'sports car', 'hairbrush', or 'hair'. Finally, we need to draw on research on memory to help us teach vocabulary. It has been found that children need between four and ten exposures to a new word before they will remember it.
Skip to 4 minutes and 33 seconds So they will need multiple opportunities to hear and use a new word in the classroom rather than one-off teaching. And they will need to revisit words previously taught, through games and quizzes, at progressively longer intervals – at the end of the lesson, at the end of the day, later in the week, later in the half term, and at the end of term and year. So that has been a quick look at some key research. I hope you've found it helpful, and that you enjoy the rest of the course.
What does the research say?
To introduce the research ideas that we will draw upon throughout the course, Jean Gross provides an overview of current thinking about what makes a difference to pupils' vocabulary.
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Fix Internet Explorer Has Stopped Working Because of iertutil.dll: Although Internet Explorer is pretty outdated still some of the users use it and some of them have recently reported that they are seeing Internet Explorer Has Stopped Working error, followed by the collecting information window. Well, this is something which IE users face from time to time, while the reason behind this may be different but the problem remains. But this time the error is caused by a specific DLL file namely iertutil.dll which is Internet Explorer Run Time Utility library and is essential for the functioning of Internet Explorer.
Well if you want to know the cause of the error then type "Reliability History" in the Windows search bar and click on it to open it. Here look for the incident report for Internet Explorer crash and you will find out iertutil.dll causing the issue. Now we have discussed the issue in details it's time to see how to actually fix this issue.
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Fix Internet Explorer Has Stopped Working Because of iertutil.dll
Make sure to create a restore point just in case something goes wrong.
Method 1: Run DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management)
1.Press Windows Key + X then select Command Prompt(Admin).
2.Enter the following command in cmd and hit enter:
fsutil resource setautoreset true c:\&fsutil usn deletejournal /d /n c:&Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup&&sfc /scannow&Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth&sfc /scannow&Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase&pause
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4.Let System File Checker run and once it's complete, restart your PC.
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Perform a Full antivirus scan to make sure your computer is secure. In addition to this run CCleaner and Malwarebytes Anti-malware.
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How You Can Reduce The Price For Hard Drive Data Recovery
Data Recovery Prices
Today's personal computers hold a vast amount of information, and all can be lost due to a hard drive fault. This can, and often does lead to paying for a service that is much too expensive for you to fix the problem. But often due to the nature of the fault,... people tend to pay these companies to ease their stress and to solve their issue as fast as possible. This article will touch how you can reduce the cost of having to pay for a service that is much too expensive.
Doing weekly and regular back ups of all your files onto a CD or USB drive will ensure that your data is kept safe and is able to be retrievable which avoids the need for a data recovery service. So be sure to save any important data information to a disk in the future to avoid having to pay for any expensive online services. Do an extensive research online to find any services that are affordable. You may find that some services will charge you a fee just to have a look at the problem before actually fixing it. Search review sites for information, there are a lot of people who have paid a fair bit of money and didn't get what they were promised in terms of service. These people are more than willing to share their experience online and let others know about it.
Once you have researched a few companies online or offline you will eventually have a list of names in which you can start to eliminate the ones that are too expensive or the ones that have a bad reputation according to customer reviews. You may also want to make a list of the companies that fix certain problems or fix a problem concerning the one you may have. There's nothing like a little brain storming to weed out the over priced companies and have a good list of the most likely companies that will give you a good deal.
Now that you have your list of potential companies as shown in the previous step than the next step is to do a background check to find out about their reputation and services . Make sure that their Prices for Data Recovery are exact and that there are no hidden cost that may come back and bite you in the butt. You may also want to check out any local companies in your area to save you shipping fees that you will need to pay if getting this service from overseas.


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I only recently discovered Chai Lattes a couple of months ago! Call me stupid... but I always thought lattes were just another type of coffee.. and I dont like coffee! Only did I realise that it was more the chai spices and milk! really yummy :D AND... my friend also introduced me to the chai tea powder!!! Apparently they use this same one in cafes so now i can just make it at home :)
|makes awesome chai lattes!
Chai latte cheesecake
Recipe adapted from Taste.com
250g ginger nut biscuits
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
80g butter, melted
500g cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup caster sugar
3 eggs
1 tbs instant coffee powder
1 tbs boiling water
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1. Preheat oven to 160oC/140oC fan-forced. Grease and line rectangular baking pan (20x30cm) with baking paper.
2. Process biscuits, cinnamon and ground ginger until resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add butter and process until combined. Press mixture over base of prepared tin. Refrigerate while making filling.
3. For filling, beat cream cheese, sour cream and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating in between each addition.
4. Dissolve coffee in boiling water. Stir coffee mixture into cream cheese mixture. Pour over base and smooth the top. Sprinkle with cinnamon and chai tea powder.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until filling is just set. Allow to cool to room temperature then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight before serving.
|I love the sprinkle of cinnamon/chai tea powder for the finish^^
|delicious squares!
|close up of cheesecake~
Next up... another bundt cake :) I have previously made this for a friend's birthday but never saw what the inside looked like xD now I know... a tip.. maybe chop the apples into smaller pieces :)
Apple Swirl Bundt Cake
Recipe adapted from Magnolia Days
1 cup vegetable oil
3 cups plain flour
1 tbs baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 tart apples (Granny Smith recommended)
2 cups caster sugar + 3 tbs, divided
1 tsp cinnamon
4 eggs, at room temperature
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tsp vanilla essence
1 tbs unsalted butter, softened
1 cup icing sugar
4 tbs milk
1. Preheat oven to 180oc. Grease a 10 or 12 cup bundt tin.
2. In medium bowl, add flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
3. Peel and chop apples into small pieces and place in large bowl. Sprinkle with 3 tbs caster sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Stir to coat apples and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, add remaining 2 cups of sugar and oil. Beat using electric mixer on high speed for 2 minutes to combine. Add eggs, one at time, beating well after each addition. Add orange juice and vanilla and beat to combine.
5. Add flour mixture and beat on medium speed until smooth and combined. Do not over-mix.
6. Pour a third of batter into prepared bundt pan and spread evenly. Spread one half of the apples evenly over the batter. Repeat layers. Top with remaining batter and spread to cover apples.
7. Bake for 1 hour or until skewer inserted into the centre of cake comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes then remove cake from pan and allow to cool completely on wire rack.
8. Prepare glaze by mixing butter with icing sugar. Add milk and mix until desired consistency they drizzle over cooled cake.
|Take a slice :)
|Due to the apple pieces being so big... they fell out >< that's why there are a lot of holes..
Still have quite a few recipes to blog about ^_^" so GET BAKING!!!


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During Vancouver Design Week I am opening my studio to architects, designers, developers and others to see behind the scenes of the public art process.
Please stop by Saturday May 12th between 11 am and 3 pm.
(Access by the loading bay on George Street.).
I will invite you into my creative process with examples of how I integrate art into architecture and public spaces, from initial concept to installed artwork. You will get up close and personal with some of the materials I have used, including: engraved granite; thermo-formed translucent Corian®; Streetbond® and cement skim.


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School's out for the summer and for parents this means no home work or school runs, it also means finding a list of ways to keep the kids entertained for the long two months ahead.
Whilst this might seem like a challenge, especially considering the erratic and often unpleasant weather we're used to in Ireland, there are endless events and activities to keep the whole family busy during July and August.
To help fill your family calendar, we've made a list of the best summer goings-on around the country to suit kids (and adults) of all ages.
What – Beautiful Beasts
Where – The Ark, Temple Bar, Dublin
When – 1 July – 27 August
This summer The Ark in Temple Bar is hosting The Beautiful Beasts Exhibition, with impressive animal sculptures from leading Irish and international artists from bronze, wood, ceramic, steel and stone. It's free entry and recommended for children from ages 4 and up. Find out more at ark.ie.
What – Dublinia Viking Experience
Where – Christ Church, Dublin
When – Saturdays, all summer
If you haven't had the chance to visit Dublinia, it's a not for profit heritage centre where you can delve into the Medieval period in Dublin and explore the world of the Vikings. On Saturdays throughout the summer, Dublinia has a range of family events which are included in the admission fee of €25 per family (two adults and two kids). Find out more at Dublinia.ie.
What – Science 4 Summer Camp
Where – Galway Antlantaquaria
When – Various dates in July and August
Now in its 12th year, Science 4 Summer is a camp that allows children to explore seal life, the shore and its surrounding habitats. They will learn about engineering at the aquarium, carry out experiments and take part in games, arts and crafts. They'll also get the chance to design models which they can bring home. Science 4 Summer is suited to kids aged 8-12 and costs €100 per first child booked and €90 for subsequent children. Find out more at Nationalaquarium.ie.
What – Creative Wellbeing for Kids
Where – Taney Parish Church, Dundrum
When – 24 – 28 July
This five day retreat aims to help children deal with anxiety and build confidence as they make friends, move schools or face exams. It features yoga and mindfulness walks, dance, theatre games and creative self expression. The camp takes place from 9am – 1.30pm and costs €160 per child and €150 for extra siblings. It is aimed at children from 7 to 13. Find out more at Healingyoga.ie
What – Sunrise Children's Festival
Where – Brigit's Garden, Galway
When – 29 and 30 July
This event dedicated to children is set in the beautiful Brigit's Garden, Roscahill and features four tented entertainment areas, a campsite and artisan food village. There will be lots of live music and events, as well as family games, face painting and an animal show. Weekend tickets are €169 for a family of 4, €49 for and adult or child. Saturday tickets are €99 for a family of 4 and €29 for an adult or child. Sunday tickets are €89 for a family for 4 and €25 for an adult or child. Under threes go free. Find out more at Brigitsgarden.ie
What – Spraoi International Street Arts Festival
Where – Waterford
When – 4, 5 and 6 August
The Spraoi festival in Waterford is an excellent family event with a wide variety of incredible street arts and performances to witness. As well as live music, the festival will come to a close with the Spraoi parade at 9.30pm on Sunday 6th August. The theme of this year's festival will be 'Source to Sea', with the parade paying homage to the stories and images of the everchanging river. Find out more at Spraoi.com.
What – Kilkenny Arts Festival
Where – Kilkenny
When – 11-20 August
The Kilkenny Arts Festival is jam packed with family entertainment this year with storytelling, arts and crafts workshops. There are also twice daily secret garden pop up concerts for the family to enjoy. Find out more at Kilkennyarts.ie.
What – Groove Festival
Where – Killruddery, Co. Wicklow
When – 19 and 20 August
This festival is two days of music, wellness and fun for the family. Performing will be UB40, Primal Scream and Hudson Taylor. At the event, there will be a brand new family zone with lots of shows and activities aimed at kids. There will also be a Thrive area for yoga and mindfulness, as well as a petting zoo and sand pit for the youngest ones. Day tickets cost €59.50 for adults, €24.50 for teens and under 12s go free. Find out more at Groovefestival.ie
What – Overnight Primitive Skills Camp
Where – Irish National Heritage Park, Co. Wexford
When – 19 and 20 August
Family Primitive Skills Weekend is taking place at the beautiful National Heritage Park this August. It will feature arts and crafts such as; building a reed shelter, spoon burning, cooking over fire, forest activities and night time storytelling by the fire. It costs €400 for a family of four and €65 for every additional child. Price per adult is €150 and €75 for children. Find out more at Earthforceeducation.com
What – Cycle the Waterford Greenway
Where – Waterford
When – All summer
If the weather allows for it, get on your bikes and cycle along the newly opened Waterford Greenway which is a 46km off-road trail with exceptional views of the area. Find out more at Visitwaterfordgreenway.com
What – The Viking Voyage
Where – Tayto Park, Ashbourne, Co Meath
When – All Summer
This summer, Tayto Park has a new attraction; The Viking Voyage. This exciting ride features 1.7 million litres of water, a Viking village, 5 replica Viking Ships and 20 life size Vikings. Tayto Park used Viking Experts from Sweden to help design and build the ride. The ride is open from 12pm-5pm throughout the summer. Minimum height is 1.1 metres accompanies and 1.2 metres unaccompanied. Find out more at Taytopark.ie.
What – Pirate Day
Where – Hook Lighthouse, Wexford
When – 27 August
This summer Captain Hook and his band of pirates come to take over the oldest operational lighthouse in the world; Hook Lighthouse. Children are invited to come dressed up as pirates for the chance to win a fancy dress prize. There will be music and games on the lawn. Entry is €9 for adults, kids go free. Find out more at Hookheritage.ie
What – Bone Stories
Where – National Museums, Kildare Street, Dublin
When – 23 August, 2-4pm
Children from ages 10 and upwards are invited to take part in a special Bone Stories workshop which will help them learn how people lived in the past by studying bones. They will look at how bones are preserved in different environments and discover which bones belong to a Bronze Age burial, a bog body and a Viking skeleton. This event is free. Find out more at Museum.ie.
What – Kids Army Bootcamp
Where – Killegar Farm, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow
When – 14 August. 8.30am – 3pm
Experienced military instructors will push your kids out of their comfort zones, build their confidence and develop their team work skills in a fun outdoors environment. Kids get dropped off in the morning and will enjoy a fun filled day of military activities which will leave them suitably tired out by the afternoon. Find out more at Basecampeast.ie
What – Create An App Course
Where – Donnybrook and Blackrock, Dublin
When – Monday 7 – Friday 18 August
Tech loving teenagers will be in their element on this two week course which will teach them the fundamentals of Android App design and provide them with a step by step guide on how to build their first app. The course takes place from 10am to 2pm daily and costs €350. Find out more at Columbusclub.ie
What – GoQuest Indoor Challenge Zone
Where – North Dublin
When – All summer
GoQuest, which opened just last year, is situated just off the M50 at exit 4. It's an indoor zone with 28 rooms, each with a challenge to solve within a set time limit. It's a test of mental and physical skills for teams of three to five people. It costs €17.50 per person and is recommended for children over 8. Find out more at Goquest.ie
What – Galway International Arts Festival
Where – Galway
When – 17 – 30 July
The Galway International Arts Festival is always a highlight of Ireland's summer activities calendar and this year there are more great attractions and events for the family to enjoy. As always there's an abundance of music, theatre, comedy and visual art. For kids, from 18th – 29th July, there will be an excellent adaptation of Oliver Jeffers' How To Catch A Star with puppetry and a magical musical score. On 21st July, the Chariot of the Sea will travel through the city, transporting the audience to a magical world. Find out more at giaf.ie
What – Junior Doctors Camp
Where – Raheny and Cabinteely, Dublin
When – July and August
If your child wants to be a doctor or pursue a career in medicine, this summer camp set up by two working doctors will help guide and educate aspiring medical students, showing them what it's really like to be a doctor. As well as a fun, educational and memorable week, students will also gain a certificate of completion to put on their CV. The camp is for secondary school kids from first to sixth year who are interested in a career in medicine. Camps are limited to 15 students and run from 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday for one week and cost €350. Find out more at Juniordoctors.ie
What – Comic Con
Where – Convention Centre, Dublin
When – 12 and 13 August
If your kid is a gaming, comic or superhero enthusiast, take them to Dublin Comic Con for an unforgettable weekend. There will be exhibitor stalls where they can purchase all kinds of merch, craft and art tables. There will be special guest panels, Q&As and guest signings. There will also be gaming and interactive areas. Find out more at Dublincomiccon.com
What – Family workshops at IMMA
Where – Irish Museum of Modern art, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham
When – Thursday and Friday mornings, all summer
This summer, as well as having some spectacular modern art exhibitions, IMMA is hosting family workshops on Thursday and Friday mornings throughout the summer. Families can drop in to simply view the artwork or make pieces together. To attend, drop in to the main IMMA reception at 10am. Find out more at Imma.ie
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The nearest Buddhist temple to our place is just across the road. In fact I pass it every time I go to work. It's small and hidden up a small hill behind ample tree cover. In fact you'd miss it completely if it were for the multicoloured lanterns which line the street from early April, lanterns which are of course in anticipation of today, Buddha's Birthday.
A son sends his deceased father a message through the medium of fire at the conclusion of a sumptuous ancestor ceremony called Jaesa (제사). Just a few minutes later we devoured every last scrap of food on the table, and then some.