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Thursday, December 6th - In 1931, the Bondurant brothers of Franklin County, Va., run a multipurpose backwoods establishment that hides their true business, bootlegging. Middle brother Forrest (Tom Hardy) is the brain of the operation; older Howard (Jason Clarke) is the brawn, and younger Jack (Shia LaBeouf), the lookout. Though the local police have taken bribes and left the brothers alone, a violent war erupts when a sadistic lawman (Guy Pearce) from Chicago arrives and tries to shut down the Bondurants operation.
We will be partnering with Twin Creeks Distillery for this event!
Owner and Master Distiller, Chris Prillaman, will be sharing stories with the audience before the film.
Also, wet your whistle with a tasting or signature cocktail made with Twin Creeks Distillery's finest 1st Sugar Moonshine and Copper Corn Whiskey!
Doors 7PM // Movie 8PM
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Friday, December 14th -During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, treat yourself to the PHCC Jazz Band's Holiday Concert and soak in the sounds of the season big-band jazz style (featuring vocalists Jaime Woodall).
Doors 6:30PM // Music 7:30PM
Tickets are $5 and can be found at the Daily Grind Coffee House & Cafe - Martinsville, Rising Sun Breads, and the PHCC Switchboard.
Polar Express (G)
Sunday, December 16th - On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
Doors 2PM // Movie 3PM
1 can of food to support the Grace Network of Martinsville-Henry County food pantry will gain you admission, 1 bag of popcorn and a drink.
The Lee Boys
Saturday, December 22nd - The Lee Boys are one of America's finest African-American sacred steel ensembles. This family group consists of three brothers, Alvin Lee (guitar), Derrick Lee and Keith Lee (vocals) along with their three nephews, Roosevelt Collier (pedal steel guitar), Alvin Cordy Jr. (7-string bass) and Earl Walker (drums). Each member began making music at the ages of 7 and 8 in the House of God church they attended in Perrine, FL. Here they underwent a rigorous course of training in a variety of musical instruments, including lap and pedal steel guitars. Born and raised in Miami, each of The Lee Boys grew up in the church where their father and grandfather, Rev. Robert E. Lee, was the pastor and a steel player himself.
"Sacred steel" is a type of music described as an inspired, unique form of Gospel music with a hard-driving, blues-based beat. The musical genre is rooted in Gospel, but infused with rhythm and blues, jazz, rock, funk, hip-hop, country and ideas from other nations.
Doors 7PM // Music 8PM
Tickets $10 adv // $12 at the door // Season Passes Gladly Accepted.
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All complex ideas are difficult and frustrating when we first start exploring them. We spend time reading, listening, and speaking with others about an idea or concept to develop a better understanding. My writing is simply part of my learning process on scientific and business topics. Writing down what I think I know helps me formalize and structure my understanding, allowing me to better communicate it to others. I hope these posts can be useful to you as you begin to study and learn about new ideas and concepts.
What Factors Can Change Your Epigenome?
People think of DNA as relatively immutable. And, for the most part, it is. Think of DNA as the dictionary. Epigenetics turns those words into the story of you. Unlike DNA, the epigenome can change over time and is impacted by various lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep pattern.
November 12, 2018
How Reproducible Are Scientific Results?
Science has one very fundamental mantra: standing on the shoulders of giants. Scientific discoveries are meant to build on the information obtained in prior studies. However, for this system to work, we have to make one giant assumption; the studies we base our work on must be reproducible.
November 12, 2018
A Reasonably Simple Introduction to Epigenetics
Epigenetics is the study of molecules that sit on top of DNA and control the way your genes work. Certain epigenetic elements can control the activity of DNA, turning some genes on and others off. In some regards, epigenetics is simply the study of gene expression.
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A Silicon Valley enterprise software company that competes with the likes of Box and DropBox is hoping to capitalise on Europe's strict new data protection laws.
Founded in an office next to Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California, Egnyte said on Thursday that it has introduced a new feature to its platform that will help businesses to comply with the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which will be enforced in the UK on May 25, 2018.
Egnyte, which has been backed by Google Ventures (now known as GV) said the new software will be able to detect personally identifiable information (PII) — such as national ID numbers, bank account numbers, and national healthcare numbers — that has been stored inappropriately. If a company has stored such information in a public folder, for example, then it will be alerted and told to move it into a more secure file.
Companies that breach GDPR regulation will face fines of up to £20 million in the UK.
Rival companies like Box and Dropbox have also taken steps to ensure their platforms can identify documents that contain PII but Egnyte claims that it is the first to comply with all 28 EU member states (each country has different rules about what data can be stored where).
"As businesses grow their global footprint they are responsible for managing customer PII in a variety of different countries, which presents a number of difficulties when it comes to following proper security and compliance regulations, like the GDPR," said Kris Lahiri, data protection officer and cofounder at Egnyte, in a statement.
"Our goal is to simplify compliance by providing a single platform with easy-to-use tools that businesses can trust to securely manage all of their content, in whatever country they are doing business in."
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The IAB Digital Video Center of Excellence has identified OTT/Connected TV as one of its research priorities in 2017. During the first half of 2017, the IAB Digital Video Center released the Video Content Discovery Study and the Changing TV Experience Study to understand the awareness and discovery patterns of video content across platforms, including OTT/Connected TV, and specifically the adoption, usage and attitudes towards OTT/Connected TV.
To continue building this OTT/Connected TV research program, the IAB Digital Video Center, in collaboration with Freewheel, Hulu, and Roku, conducted this primary research study to focus on understanding the co-viewing behavior on OTT and its benefits to brands, such as incremental reach and advertising effectiveness. In addition, the research aims to compare co-viewing behaviors between OTT and linear live TV programming to understand similarities and differences.
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I watered plants, sowed a few morning glories, then collected seeds from the white allium and planted them in the purple-and-white garden.
Round 2, we hauled a small pile of grass and gathered a few sticks. I also picked the first two peppers from the pot. :D It looks like one jalapeno plant also survived and has tiny peppers on it.
Round 3, I picked the first few blackberries.
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It used to be hard to find a reliable babysitter or nanny in 28262. But using advanced technology, we have compiled a list of the top-rated babysitters in the 28262 area. Learn more about the best sitters in 28262 and match with the one that perfectly meets your needs!.
Kaitlin M.
|Charlotte, NC
22 years old with 10 years of experience
$15 to $25 an hour
|My name is Kaitlin! I'm a hard-working, but super fun 22 year old with years of childcare experience! I like to joke that I've been a part-time babysitter since I was 4 when my first sister was born. I have 5 younger sisters, so I've spent tons Read More
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|Rock Hill, SC
28 years old with 3 years of experience
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Andrea G.
|Charlotte, NC
22 years old with 2 years of experience
$10 to $20 an hour
|Recently graduated and working as an intern remotely from home during the day. I love taking care of kids and especially under the circumstances of schools closing with COVID I would love to help a family with childcare. Read More
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India T.
|Charlotte, NC
25 years old with ~1 years of experience
$16 to $30 an hour
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Emily E.
|Davidson, NC
25 years old with 5 years of experience
$10 to $20 an hour
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Cameron H.
|Huntersville, NC
22 years old with 3 years of experience
$15 to $25 an hour
|My name is Cameron! I am a Class of 2020 College graduate! Throughout my professional career in Highschool and College, I have worked at the YMCA as a caretaker and camp counselor. After this, I worked at Freedom School Partners as a Student Leader i Read More
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Elizabeth W.
|Charlotte, NC
18 years old with 1 years of experience
$12 to $20 an hour
|Hi! I'm Elizabeth and I'm 18. I live by Park Road Shopping Center. I don't drive as of right now because the DMV is currently closed. I love art and going outside. I graduated from high school a year early and love English, especially writing. Read More
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Rebecca B.
|Cornelius, NC
20 years old with 5 years of experience
$10 to $20 an hour
|I absolutely love working with children and have for a long time! I'm a second-year college student working towards a nursing degree, with hopes of working with children. I love the energy and affection of children and being able to care for them. Ov Read More
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Michele M.
|Waxhaw, NC
62 years old with 3 years of experience
$16 to $25 an hour
|As a grandma of 6 ranging from ages 2-6 I have been reacquainted with the joys of parenting on a different level! Kids sense love so that makes it easier to train, teach and be a good example to those that are in your presence! I love the outdoors, g Read More
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Dylan H.
|Denver, NC
18 years old with 1 years of experience
$10 to $15 an hour
|My name is Dylan and I absolutely LOVE spending time with kids. Babysitting isn't really a job as much as it is an born talent with me having 4 siblings. I love them to death but I know from experience that kids can be a handful at times. That's wher Read More
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Kenzley D.
|Gastonia, NC
20 years old with 3 years of experience
$9 to $15 an hour
|I'm such an outdoorsman I love to be outside. I play basketball a lot. I have siblings of my own that I took great care of when my parents had to work but now their all grown up and don't need my help! Kids in general just make me happy! Read More
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Jannell O.
|Charlotte, NC
23 years old with 5 years of experience
$10 to $20 an hour
|I am a college student at UNCC and I am majoring in mathematics. I do work at a gym daycare but have not since Covid-19 started. I love kids and playing and doing different activity. I am certified in infant and child CPR and first aid. Read More
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Ashieana W.
|Charlotte, NC
28 years old with 7 years of experience
$15 to $18 an hour
|I have been in a licensed child care facility for the last 2 years as a TA/floating teacher. I am first aid and cpr certified through Red Cross. I have a child of my own so I am familiar with childcare in general from that sense as well as nannying a Read More
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Hannah R.
|Charlotte, NC
21 years old with 12 years of experience
$15 to $25 an hour
|Hello! My name is Hannah; certified fun-haver and childcare companion. I have been employed in childcare since 2011 and have loved every minute. From birthday party host to vacation nanny-- I have done it all. I have also been trained in CPR and Emer Read More
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Brianna C.
|Charlotte, NC
18 years old with 1 years of experience
$8 to $15 an hour
|Hello I'm Brianna , I'm 18 years old. I looking to help any parent in need. I have babysat before many times. I have watched infants - middle school age kids. I also don't mind pets at all! I am also CPR certified. Read More
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Price of a Babysitter in 28262
|1 Child (per hour)
|Multiple Children (per hour)
|With Tip (per hour)
|$15.2 – $22.7
|$15.2 – $26.2
It costs about $15.2 per hour (for one child) to hire a babysitter in 28262, that's about $1.72 more than the national average of $13.44 per hour. Additional children can cost up to 50% more per child that needs care but many sitters charge much less or nothing additional for two kids. A tip is not always necessary but always appreciated. 10 to 15 percent is common but again, not a requirement.
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Many of the 28262 sitters above respond within 24 hours, and some of them much faster than that. You can certainly get a sitter for tonight in 28262 but the earlier you request one the better your odds will be. Give it a shot tonight!
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Should we delete our Facebook accounts?
The outcry is huge, but the actual revolution is small. We wail against the evils of Facebook, and then when we consider the loss of interaction and cat memes, we whimper.
I've had a love/hate relationship with the Facebook for a long time. (And I love saying the Facebook. My kids and millennial cringe and smirk behind my back as if I don't know it's not the Facebook. It's also fun saying "the Tweeter" and "the 'Gram." When they respond and say, "Uh, 'the Gram' is not a thing," it makes my heart glow.)
So here's the dilemma – and let's have an honest conversation about this: should I "stick it to the man" and delete my Facebook account?
Three reasons Facebook is not trustworthy
I believe Faceboook has shown itself to be untrustworthy. There is a preponderance of evidence to prove that. Here's three reasons why I think so:
- It has shamelessly used my personal information for its own advantages. Granted, I don't pay for Facebook, so most would say I don't have a leg to stand on. However, it was never my intent or consent to allow Facebook to use my information to make money. I don't mind that they use the fact that I'm on their website to market things to me. But let me choose. If I click on an ad, then that's my decision.
It's maddening to see that their 2017 last quarter revenue was $12.97 billion. In a quarter. Their revenue. was. almost. 13. billion. dollars. Think about that. Their 2017 revenue was $40 BILLION dollars. It's a website, folks.
We post our content for free, and FB gets paid through advertising. Genius. Truly genius.
- When Facebook was initially created, you were relatively assured of seeing whatever had just been posted. It was a mess, but it was a glorious mess. Then Facebook began curating our content, and it introduced algorithms to impact what we see (or don't see). This was a mistake, in my book.
Slate described how FB algorithms serve up what you see as "surprisingly inelegant, maddeningly mercurial, and stubbornly opaque." No one really knows how their formulas work. I think we can all agree however simply by saying they stink.
These days, I only really see 15-25 people on a regular basis. The majority of "friends" – I don't ever see their updates/posts because of what FB has done. While there are articles saying that FB is NOT limiting who I see in my feed, I have a very difficult time believing that from just a regular viewing of the last 15-20 posts each time I log in. Anecdotally, I dispute that.A recent NY Times article quotes Adam Mosseri, the head of the News Feed team at FB saying, "..we will predict which posts you might want to interact with your friends about, and show these posts higher in feed."So, while FB may claim it's not limiting what friends' posts I see on its site, it IS admitting to burying most of my friends' posts so far into my feed, that I lose interest after I scroll for a while?
Granted, I don't want to track all of my "friends" on FB all of the time. But please, leave that up to me and my own filtering. Don't do it for me.
- Facebook has moderated information (I say censored) and attempted to influence me in a number of ways. The content that FB serves up to me these days – articles and links – seem to be done to only expose me to certain viewpoints. Whether it's a conservative viewpoint or not is beside the point. I don't want them filtering what I see. A recent Times magazine article revealed:
The end goal for the world's largest social network isn't just to guess what you'll click on when you're bored. The company wants to show you the things you care about most in your life, both online and off. "If you could rate everything that happened on Earth today that was published anywhere by any of your friends, any of your family, any news source…and then pick the 10 that were the most meaningful to know today, that would be a really cool service for us to build," says Chris Cox, Facebook's chief product officer. "That is really what we aspire to have News Feed become." The company, it turns out, has a plan for doing just that.
Doug Rushkoff wrote an opinion piece for CNN which I quoted in this post back in 2011. He compared the trust consumers have with Apple with that of Facebook:
Ultimately, they don't trust Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg and are suspicious of his every move. By contrast, Apple founder Steve Jobs took away his customers' hard drives, Flash movies, keyboards and Firewire ports — and yet consumers put up with the inconvenience and discomfort every step of the way because they believed that Steve knew best, and trusted that he was taking them somewhere better.
Apple users pay handsomely for the privilege of putting themselves in the company's hands. Facebook does not enjoy this same level of trust with its nonpaying subscribers.
That's because on Facebook we're not the customers. We are the product.
Another reason to delete your Facebook account
Let's admit this. Facebook was novel and fun at first. Those of us who remember what it was like being "left out" of Facebook because we weren't a college student remember those early days of FB. In September 2006, FB opened its digital doors to everyone. It was interesting, fun, and amazing to be able to reconnect with people.
And then we got inundated. 1.39 billion people log into FB monthly to check their news feeds! With that population, Facebook is bigger than China! It's overwhelming. It's impossible to keep up with if you more than 200 "friends."
But here's the main "other reason:" it's poorly designed. We may have enjoyed FB "back in the day" as its novel approach served up posts and pictures from our friends in a sequential "feed." As new people posted, the feed got bumped down. But today, with that amount of information – from friends, from pages we've "liked," etc, a single, linear column of constantly moving information is essentially USELESS. You cannot keep up.
Facebook doesn't just need better ethics. It needs a design overhaul.
Think of how useful a tabbed approach would be – a Family tab, a Friends tab, a Local tab, a Pages tab, etc. Facebook thinks it's offered this to us with the column on the left, but editing these columns is difficult to figure out. The website as a whole has become visually unappealing.
You may scoff, but I alway thought Google+ was much more visually appealing, simple and uncluttered. And Google+'s ability to create "Circles" and drag and drop friends into circles was helpful for viewing. On the contrary, organizing a Friends List on FB is anything but easy or intuitive. It's TIME consuming (which is why most people don't bother).
Why to keep your Facebook account
In 2013, I posed the question:
"If you hate Facebook so much, why haven't you deleted your account?"
Here's what I said then, and I am still stuck at… for now:
- Strategy. It's a place of influence. I'm hesitant to withdraw from a sphere that I can speak into. God still hits straight licks with crooked sticks, in other words.
- Relationships. I am in touch with people on Facebook that I wouldn't be here on my blog or on other social mediums.
- Reach. Facebook is an immense tool for promotion.
Seeing as how I've been thinking about whether to delete my Facebook account for nine years now is an indictment on my inability to pull the trigger, or it's a confirmation on my commitment to be strategically present in the digital world community.
Even if I did delete my personal account, the next question is: Could I lead my church/organization to delete their "Page?" Why and why not?
I think the important thing here is for each of us to be able to articulate why we are keeping Facebook (for now).
One disturbing reality: with over a billion users, if I were to delete my account… I wouldn't be missed? There's just too much noise, distractions, videos and rants on FB for any of us to notice when another one of "us" drops off the scene, right?
By the way, I started blogging in 2004 – the same year Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook out of his dorm room. To make up for lost revenues, I need each of you who reads this to donate, oh, say $50 billion? Also, when I refer to "the Facebook" and the young 'uns make fun of me, that's actually what Zuckerberg originally named the website.
- When I left a comment on Mark Zuckerburg's page (2009) – I was making suggestions then about design too!
- Which image best represents you on Facebook? – drawings by a Polish artist are great conversation starters for how you use FB
- Still using Facebook… (2013) – a post for ministry and social implications of using FB regularly
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On this day...
- Invite someone to your church for Easter - 2011
- Where Collegiate Ministry Begins, Part 2 - 2009
- Wednesday: Exponential: Patrick - 2008
- Wednesday: Exponential: Hirsch - 2008
- Missing nearness - October 11, 2020
- Decision fatigue - September 19, 2020
- COVID Chronicles: why me - September 11, 2020


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HOUSTON, Nov. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) (the "Company" or "Hercules") announced today that it has completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11, and funding of the Company's new $450 million senior secured credit facility has been completed.
"Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Hercules. Proactively restructuring our balance sheet early in the cycle generated significant benefits for Hercules including substantial debt reduction and added liquidity that will allow us to meet our capital commitments and support operations. With our new capital structure, we are much better positioned to compete successfully in the offshore drilling market" stated John T. Rynd, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hercules Offshore. "I extend my appreciation to our employees, former board of directors and advisors who have worked diligently throughout this process. Likewise, I am grateful to our customers, suppliers and investors for their confidence and support of our Company. While we are excited to have this milestone behind us, the hard work of successfully turning around our Company is just beginning. To that end, we look forward to working with our new board of directors, and with the support of our new investor base, to execute on our strategic goals through the current industry downturn and thrive in the next upcycle."
Details of the restructuring and debt agreements are provided in an 8-K filed today which can be viewed on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov or the Company's website. The Company has set up a hotline to answer questions about the restructuring. The hotline can be accessed by dialing +1 (888) 647-1715 for domestic callers or +1 (310) 751-2619 for international callers. The Company has also posted FAQs including calculation examples of distribution of New Common Stock and Warrants to stockholders on its website at http://www.herculesoffshore.com.
About Hercules Offshore, Inc.
Headquartered in Houston, Hercules Offshore, Inc. operates a fleet of 27 jackup rigs, including one rig under construction, and 19 liftboats. The Company offers a range of services to oil and gas producers to meet their needs during drilling, well service, platform inspection, maintenance, and decommissioning operations in several key shallow water provinces around the world. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.herculesoffshore.com.
Statements above that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements, including with respect to the impact of the restructuring on our operations, customers, vendors and employees. Forward-looking statements by their nature involve substantial risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including without limitation, contract renegotiations with customers, early termination or renegotiation by customers or suppliers pursuant to contract or otherwise, government and regulatory actions and other factors described in the risks and uncertainties described in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict.
To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hercules-offshore-inc-emerges-from-bankruptcy-300174265.html
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While it is a great thing to admit your child in a pre-school or a Montessori, at the same time, imparting kids the right education is also necessary for the development of the child. As scientists say that, a human's brain tends to grow the fastest in the age of 0-5 years, which means that the pre-school or Montessori age is immensely important for the mental and the physical growth of the child. Now, sometimes the Montessori schools admit children from the age of 4, and sometimes the lower age limitation is even three and a half years. At this age, it is not possible for a child to pick up all the things that has been going on in his/her class, amongst that many students. Since, Montessori's often has a huge population, it is not always enough for a child of that age. Therefore, when the same techniques and materials are followed at a kid's home, he/she learns stuffs in a much more broader and deeper way. Nowadays, the materials provided by the Montessori are filled with stuffs, which can not only impart the right education in the child, but at the same time can give joy to the child while learning.
What Does It Generally Include?
As we all know, that Montessori way of learning does the very important work of coordinating the brains of the young toddlers, and gives them a bright start to their life. Therefore, the materials include things which can enhance the reading and listening skills of the young ones. The reading material can range and can be related to a wide number of higher subjects such as, Geography, Mathematics, Science and other things. Besides these things, the Montessori material also consists of toys which would be helpful for the kids to learn basic shapes, colors and patterns.
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Generally, on a broader aspect what a Montessori does is, it gives the child, a basic idea about all the worldly things, with which the child base upon his/her further educations which is again imparted at schools. Therefore, before going to a school, it is utmost important that, kids know the proceedings of a Montessori, which will help him/her at school to pick up things.
Montessori is also helpful to enhance intelligence. To inhibit the habit of puzzle solving and game playing, they give the kids interactive puzzles such as pyramid stacking, alphabet matching and even the tower of Hanoi problem.
How Can Mothers Use Montessori Learning Material?
The main problem that a kid can face in a Montessori is not getting enough time with the material, due to the huge population of a Montessori. Hence, if the mothers can buy the same materials that are being taught at the school, then the kid can get as much time as he/she wants with the material, and hence, the learning process would be much faster. At the same time, the parents can also help the kid in learning the activities at home. Puzzles which involve daily life activities such as cleaning and cooking will also help the child to understand the importance of cleanliness and hygiene. The Montessori teaching material are so designed that, it can impart the right education needed for a toddler, and at the same time also ensures that the young one gets the fun attached to it.
E&O Montessori in their online store, has the best quality toddler materials which are right for Montessori, primary and elementary environments. Visit their website to explore.


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Simple No-Sew Projects to Keep You Warm
When the winter weather has you stuck inside, you may find yourself looking for a creative project to pass the time. Even better, you might be thinking about a craft project that will keep you warm. Though many winter crafts like scarves and blankets require sewing skills and a sewing machine, we've created a collection of simple new-sew projects to keep you warm this winter:
1. Fleece Tie Blanket
To make a simple no-sew fleece blanket all you need is two large pieces of fleece and a few tools. Start by trimming away any uneven edges then cut the two pieces to the same size. Next, cut a 6-by-6-inch square out of each corner (cutting through both layers of fleece) and start cutting strips along the four sides – each should be 6 inches long and 1 to 2 inches wide. Finish the blanket by tying the top and bottom pieces of fleece together on each strip.
2. Simple Fleece Shawl
If you're looking for something to keep you warm around the house, a no-sew fleece shawl could be the project for you. All you need is a yard of fleece and a pair of scissors. Choose a color or pattern you like and cut a yard of it – if you want your shawl longer, you can add more fabric. Lay the fabric out flat and trim the uneven edges before folding it in half widthwise. Fold the fabric in half again, lengthwise this time, then cut through one layer of fabric along the folded edge to create a Y shape. Unfold the fleece and try on your shawl – trim it if it's too long.
3. Fashion Cape
If you're looking for a no-sew project that is a bit trendier, try this fashion cape! Start with about 3 yards of fabric, choosing a blanket fabric like jersey or thick cotton. Lay the fabric out flat and cut a 2-inch strip along one edge – this will become the belt for your fashion cape. Next, take the piece of fabric and fold it in half then cut halfway up the fold along the line. Unfold the fabric with the cut at the bottom and cut two belt holes where your waist would be when you wear the cape. Finish by threading the belt through the loops then drape the cape around your shoulders and tie the belt!
4. No-Sew Dog Jacket
While you're making yourself something to keep warm, why not make something for your dog too? All you need is an old sweater or a pair of sweatpants to start. Measure the length of your dog's body and then transfer that measurement to the arm of a sweater or the bottom of a pair of sweatpants. Using the tapered end as the neck of your dog jacket, cut the fabric at an angle to taper it from the middle of your dog's stomach up to the base of his tail. Then cut two leg holes and you're done!
If one of the projects on this list doesn't seem quite right, break out your creativity! Put the elements of a few different crafts together or see if you can come up with something entirely unique.


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Aristocrat Duffel Bag: Your Best Travel Companion
If you are frequently using a bag to travel around, then a duffle bag is a perfect choice for you. This duffle bag is a versatile and long durable choice that can last for a long time and also you can use to hold your things when you are travelling. People who travel more will be appreciated for a personalized duffle bag, and they can often use it to move while improving the visibility of…Read More


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7 Easy Steps for exploring the city of Malaysia with a Tourist Visa
Are you planning to travel an abroad destination as a tourist at an affordable price? Then, get prepared to launch your Malaysia tourist visa. Malaysia is one of happening city with multiculturalism and natural wonders.
Malaysia is having amazing locations all around. A few of the popular locations include Turtle Caves, Langkawi – Beach and Island, wildlife habitat, tea plantations, modern architecture, etc.
Having a Malaysian Tourist visa can be the best choice to visit these adorable places. However, to obtain a Malaysian tourist visa, it is a need to prove your eligibility.
Hence, let us now discuss the important topics which you need to know before applying for a Malaysia Tourist Visa.
1. What are the two ways to get a Malaysia visa for Indians?
Malaysia Tourist visa is a document enabling a foreign national to visit the country for a particular time. For Indians, there are two ways to apply for a Malaysia Visa.
Indians can apply either manually by contacting to the consulate or through online application. Based on your chosen pathway, you can perform the appropriate steps to obtain the visit visa.
- Manual Application: If planning to launch your application manually, then you need to visit the one-stop centre in your area established by the Malaysian Government.
The centres are available at multiple locations in the country. A few of the locations include Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai.
- eVisa: eVisa is one of the popular mode of application process by most Indians. It is the process, where a user can apply at any time. The method has been into effect from 2017; and people are able to apply online for a social visit and tourist visa.
You need to get the visa application form by paying the required amount. Fill the form with appropriate information and submit it along with the required documents.
Then, need to pay the OSC service charge and processing fee through a DD. Once the visa gets approved, you can collect it at the counter. The processing time of the visa is usually 4-5 working days after your application launch.
Also, this is a method where you can save your money and time. There are three types of eVisas – Single entry visa, Multiple Entry visa and eNTRI visa.
2. Explain the types of Malaysia Visas for Indians?
There are four types of Malaysian visas for Indians. You can choose the suitable visa type based on your purpose and eligibility.
4 Types of Malaysia Visa for Indians
Single Entry Visa: The visa type grants permission to visit Malaysia for 30 days. Within this visa type, you may not be able to extend your time period. Once you depart from Malaysia while your visa is still valid, you will not be able to enter again.
As name states, it is the visa type for single use and you will not be able to re-enter with the same visa. However to visit again, you can apply for a new visa type.
Multiple Entry Visa: The visa type is the most popular one, as one can enter multiple number of times with the multiple entry visa type. After departing, you are allowed to return to Malaysia multiple times until the visa is valid.
The duration of the stay can be from 30 days to 6 months. The method to apply is online; hence, the people with the need of a visa on short notice can apply and get it at shorter time.
eNTRI Visa: The eNTRI visa is also known as the Electronic Travel Registration and Information visa. It is short stay Malaysian visa; hence, people in a need of short-term visa can approach through this visa program. It is a visa program exclusively designed for Indians.
The visa program grants a 15 days stay and will be costing a lesser amount than the Single-entry visa. If your visit to Malaysia is for shorter time, then applying for eNTRI visa is the best one.
Similar to the eVisa, eNTRI visa is even a good option for the Indians who are entering Malaysia from other countries like Thailand, Brunei, Singapore.
Visa on Arrival: Indian Citizens are eligible for Visa on Arrival, only if they enter to Malaysia from Indonesia, or Thailand or Singapore. Also, it is required to show your valid visa from these countries to obtain a visa on arrival.
In addition to these, you are even required to show your confirmed hotel bookings and flight tickets at the immigration counter. The validity of the Malaysia visa on arrival is for a maximum of 7 days.
3. What are the requirements for India passport holder for eNTRI visa?
There are a few requirements to be fulfilled by Indian passport holders for receiving an eNTRI visa. Below find the detailed information:
- With the Indian passport, you should be either living in India or overseas other than Singapore, to be eligible for applying Malaysia eNTRI visa.
- You are eligible to apply, only if you are coming to Malaysia directly from India or returning to India directly.
- You need to have a direct return flight from Malaysia to India or a direct inbound flight from India to Malaysia.
- Eligible if you are entering through an inbound flight from India and a returning flight to India while transiting from Thailand, Brunei, or Singapore only.
- Should be able to enter by air from the following airports only:
- Kuching International Airport, Sarawak
- Miri International Airport, Sarawak
- Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah
- Labuan International Airport, Sabah
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang (KLIA & KLIA 2)
- Penang International Airport, Pulau Pinang
- Langkawi International Airport, Kedah
- Melaka International Airport, Melaka
- Senai International Airport, Johor
- Sultan Iskandar Building Immigration Checkpoint, Johor
- Sultan Abu Bakar Checkpoint, Johor
- Padang Besar Checkpoint, Perlis
- Bukit Kayu Hitam Checkpoint, Kedah
- Sungai Tujuh Immigration Checkpoint, Sarawak
- Tedungan Immigration Checkpoint, Sarawak
4. How to apply for Malaysia e-Visa or an eNTRI visa?
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|Before you plan to apply for the Malaysia e-Visa, be careful and clear about your "purpose of visit." By consulting to an immigration consultant, you will be able understand the visa types and choose the right one.
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|Fill the application form with appropriate information and fix a recent photograph.
|Step 3 :
|Be sure that, you provide your recent photographs. The photo should seem similar to what you look.
|Step 4 :
|Attach all supporting documents required as per checklist. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are not accepted.
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|Submit the application at your nearest VFS Malaysia Visa Application centres. In India, the VFS Malaysia visa application centres are available in Chandigarh, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. While submitting the form, you need to provide the required fees in cash or DD.
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|Then, you need to track your application online by using the reference number. If applying for eNTRI visa, there won't be any need of checking the status, as they are instant and no status updates are mentioned.
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|After getting an approval, you can collect your passport from the VFS Centre or wait until you receive your courier delivered.
5. What are the documents required for Malaysia Tourist Visa?
The documents which are required while processing the application for Malaysia Tourist Visa are:
- Recent passport sized photographs.
- Completely filled visa application form with signatures.
- Copy of your front and back of your passport.
- Detailed information of your Flight tickets. If your travel includes to multiple countries, then you need to include information of your air tickets and hotel reservation.
- Latest bank statement with a minimum amount of balance (The balance depends as per the number of people accompanying).
- If planning to visit a relative, you should be providing an invitation or cover letter by including the accommodation details.
- It traveling with a child of age below 13 years, you need to carry a birth certificate or NOC.
6. How long is the processing time for Malaysia Tourist Visa from India?
After processing your application from any of the nearest visa application centre, you need to wait until you obtain your visa approval. The processing time for Malaysia Tourist Visa from India varies from centre to centre.
Below you can find the application centres in India and their approximate processing time for Malaysia Tourist Visa.
|Visa Application Centres in India
|Processing Time
|6 working days*
|6 working days*
|6 working days*
|6 working days*
|7 working days*
|7 working days*
*Please Note: The processing times may increase or decrease as per the Consulate General of Malaysia in Mumbai & Chennai, and the High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi.
7. What is the difference between Malaysia's eNTRI and eVisa?
eNTRI and eVisa are the visa types helping a Indian citizen to visit the country with a Malaysia tourist visa. Below find a few differences by which one can easily understand about eNTRI and eVisa.
|Name of visa
|Malaysia eNTRI visa
|30 days Single entry
|30 days Multiple entry
|Total days allowed to stay
|15 days only
|30 days
|30 days
|Visa fees (INR)
|2490 approx.
|3580 approx.
|3780 approx.
|Single Entry/ Multiple Entry
|Single Entry Only
|Only Single Entry
|Multiple Entry
|Allowed to enter from
|India, Thailand, Singapore (Direct flight from)
|Any Country
|Any Country
|Days before application
|2 to 3 days
|3 to 7 days
|3 to 7 days
8. What is the good time to apply for Malaysia eVisa by Indians?
The best time to apply for Malaysian tourist visa is before 15 to 20 days of the departure. By applying for the visa before, it will ensure you in having sufficient time in planning your trip to Malaysia.
By starting the application process, you can even overcome the delays if the Malaysian consulate admits. Hence, it is advisable to apply at least a week to 3 days before your departure.
9. What is Malaysia Visa Waiver Program for Indians?
Yes, instead of having a visa, Indian travelers can now travel by registering to an eNTRI visa.
It is an online facility provided by the Government of Malaysia. The visa waiver program is mainly considered for the Indian nationals traveling to Malaysia as tourists.
Below you can find brief information of the Visa Waiver Program for Indians:
- The eNTRI visa program is effective until 31st December 2020.
- In order to travel on the Visa waiver program, interested candidates have to register with the Electronic Travel Registration and Information or the eNTRI system.
- The registration should be completed at an appropriate time before traveling to Malaysia.
- The visa program is valid 3 months and permits a single journey.
- The purpose of visiting Malaysia on this visa should be for tourism.
- In each stay, you are allowed to live for a maximum of 15 days.
10. How will Kansas help in your Malaysian tourism?
If you are in a plan to visit Malaysia in the purpose of tourism, then you are obviously in need of a visit visa. The Malaysian tourist visa is not such a simpler visa program.
It is having many restrictions and mainly for Indians, there are even a few special criteria's designed.
Since the visa programs are many; it is advisable to contact an immigration consultant. By opting to a visa consultant, you can receive a thorough guidance to understand and proceed with the visa process.
Kansas Overseas Careers is one of the promising immigration consultancies in the country with prominent and effective immigration services.
We are having years of experience, and are happy that our experience has helped many of the aspirants to visit their dream destination, live in their dream country as permanent residents, work in their interested country as temporary residents, etc.
If you feel you are even in a need of consultants who can help your immigration process. Then feel free to reach us. We help you for your every query related to your travel. For a quick counseling, you can feel free to reach us by filling our visa counseling form.


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A hospital in Stevenage, Hertfordshire run by the NHS hopes to scalpel more than £650,000 off its energy, hot water and water bill a year after upgrading its energy centre earlier this year.
Lister Hospital's new energy centre has a new 1.4 MWe combined heat and power (CHP) unit and three new boilers will supply the hospital with heating, hot and electricity.
It is set to cut the local NHS Trust's carbon emissions by 4,000 tonnes a year meaning the hospital will pay less in carbon taxes, according to the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.
The Trust's chief executive Nick Carver said: "When it comes to hospitals, the public focus – quite rightly – is on the quality of services we provide to patients. But we run big, complex and energy hungry facilities and while we can ensure that our buildings are energy efficient, the new combined heat and power plant also allows us to make sure that we reduce significantly the cost of generating electricity and heat – as well as more than meeting our carbon emissions reduction target three years early."
The new CHP system will lower the East and North NHS Hertfordshire NHS Trust's carbon emissions by nearly 20% according to energy management firm firm Dalkia which arranged the installation, beating the 10% target set by the Department of Health for NHS organisations to hit by 2015.
The £2.7million upgrade and repairs of its 40-year old energy centre were part of the Trust's £8 million contract with Dalkia which also included a 15-year CEM (Contract Energy Management) contract to keep an eye on the new energy centre round the clock.


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About us
The Spanish Schoolhouse offers a unique Spanish Immersion program, where classes taught in Spanish, by native Spanish Speaking teachers, help children and adults learn the language in a fun, engaging way.
Our Mission
Through classes and programs specifically tailored to accommodate the proficiency and needs of each student, The Spanish Schoolhouse strives to pass our love of the Spanish language and culture to our students. Whether you come to us with existing skills or are brand new to the language, we will take you on a journey of discovery and learning that will benefit you for a lifetime.
Learning Spanish is an enriching experience that enhances academic growth, opens new doors and encourages new ways of thinking while helping students develop an appreciation for the cultural diversity in Canada and around the world.
We help our Students
Teach students to express themselves creatively in both their first and second languages
Encourage the use of Spanish both within the school and outside, in the global community
Use the experience of becoming bilingual to broaden their understanding of other cultures
Create the potential for global career opportunities down the line
Our Director
Veronica Citrino
Hola y Bienvenidos! Welcome to The Spanish Schoolhouse. I am delighted that you are considering studying Spanish with us. Since 2004 we have been safely delivering high quality Spanish programs to children and adults of all ages and abilities.
Our highly qualified teachers are deeply committed to their students, allowing them to achieve their best, through purposeful activities and ensuring they have fun, make friends, and Speak Spanish. I invite you to join us for a world class Spanish learning experience. Please contact us to arrange a tour or our school and to meet our passionate and dedicated teaching team.
I have always believed that speaking more than one language is a gift. Being able to teach Spanish is one of my great pleasures. There is no greater satisfaction for me than seeing my students, adults and children alike, conversing fluently in a language that's new to them.
Our Staff
Classes are led by fluent and proficient language teachers. Our teachers are native Spanish speakers and hold degrees in education, Masters in Applied Linguistics, DELE diplomas and Early Childhood Education Diplomas.
Alexis Suarez
Alexis Suarez holds a Master of Arts in Spanish and he teaches all levels of adult classes in The Spanish Schoolhouse since 2012. Mr. Suárez also collaborated with the school in developing and redesigning the new Course Outline for the adult courses. He is Spaniard and had more than twenty years of experience in teaching Spanish as Second Language in different institutions like Centennial College (Toronto) and Instituto Cervantes of Manila(Philippines). Instituto Cervantes, with more than 90 centers in 43 different countries around the world, was founded by the Government of Spain to promote the teaching, use and study of the Spanish language and to contribute to the advancement of Spanish, Hispanic and Latin American cultures throughout the world. Mr. Suárez has been also a member of the Panel Examiners for D.E.L.E. (Diploma in Spanish as Foreign Language). The Diplomas DELE are official qualifications certifying the degree of competence and mastery of Spanish, granted by Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain. He had also participated in several conferences and workshops in methodologies in Spanish as Second Language in Spain.
Anna Sorde Marti
Anna grew up in Barcelona where she studied Science of Education and has a Masters in "Application of New Technologies in Education", both at the University of Barcelona. Also, she has an e-Learning Certificate at the University of Toronto. Currently, she is studying to get the International Baccalaureate Certificate as a teacher at the University of Toronto as well. She has ten years of experience teaching Spanish. She has worked as a teacher at an Elementary School in Barcelona for five years. Also, she wrote on an Educational and Technology Blog for almost four years.
In Toronto, she teaches Spanish to children and adults. She designs a curriculum in a way that all areas of Spanish language development are explored: Conversation, Pronunciation, Reading comprehension, Grammar, and Spelling. A variety of teaching methods and tools are used in order to allow students to actively participate and be fully immersed in each class.
Anna teaches in groups, individual and, also, online.
Mario Guerrero
Holds B.A. in Language Teaching from the University of Nariño in Pasto, Colombia and a Masters of Science in Education from Fordham University in New York City. He also holds a M.A. in Applied Linguistics and TESOL from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. He has wide experience working with immigrants and refugees at the Mayor's Office of Adult Education in the City of New York serving as a Senior Administrative Intern of an English Program. Additionally, he has taught several English as a Second Language courses at the New Americans Initiative Department at the YMCA of Greater New York and English as Foreign Language in Colombia. At a university level, he has performed as a Spanish Instructor in different American universities where he has started different technology-based projects with his students. He has also performed as an English and Spanish Lecturer in two British Universities. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. studies at York University in Toronto, Canada where he also teaches Spanish. His research interests include language and gender, intercultural communication, spoken and written discourse analysis.
Dorita Umana Guevara
Dorita finished her degrees as a Master in Science of Education with emphasis in Preschool Education and Bachelor's degree in Elementary School Education. She also took Spanish teaching for adults in Beginners and Intermediate levels in Toronto. Dorita has more than 14 years of experience working with children from 2 to 14 years old, and she has been a Spanish teacher since 2014.
Active, happy, energetic, outstanding, easygoing with children providing an excellent friendly environment. She has experience in planning class materials, organizing the educational work in an active and dynamic way, using different types of computer applications, knowledge and skills to improve the creativity and performance of her students.
Her experience working with children of all ages and families with social, nutritional and special needs in Costa Rica, opened her doors to come to work in Canada. Now she is dedicated to teach Spanish leaving a piece of Latin culture in every class she gives.
Karla Casanova
Was born in Mexico. She has over 10 years experience working with children of all ages. She started working at The Spanish Schoolhouse in 2008 as a volunteer and shortly after became part of the staff. Karla is passionate about contributing to the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the young children she works with. She is enthusiastic and creative with her curriculum and is very caring towards all her students. She carries her love of children into organizing birthday parties and creating hand made pinatas.
She has completed numerous courses in the field of education in her home country and in Toronto. Karla is certified in First Aid and CPR training.
Diana Ruiz
Diana Ruiz holds a Bachelor in Education from the Universidad Pedagogica Nacional de Bogota, Colombia. She has worked as an elementary school teacher in various rural schools in Colombia where being a nurturing individual has been a great asset to her students. Diana can adapt to various teaching situations and plans all her activities to meet the needs of all her students. Her interactive lessons and educational crafts are well loved by all her students. Diana includes music and movement in her classes to better engage her students.
Paola Gonzales
Paola was born in Colombia where she studied Psychology . She has ten years of experience educating preschoolers and elementary age kids. She is committed to teach exchange cultural bilingual education, maintain effective behavioral management by incorporating motivational and learning opportunities tracking children's emotional, intellectual and social development. She creates individualized plans and programs to facilitate a targeted, personalized approach to education while stimulating student's enjoyment and appreciation for the Spanish language and Hispanic Culture
Felix Carapaica
Born in Venezuela, Felix is fully trilingual in Spanish, French and English. He studied at Glendon College, Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language through the Hispanic Studies Department.
He is completely passionate about languages and has taught in Spanish, English and French. He began working in education in 2014. He was the Program Co-ordinator at the Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club, an Assistant Supervisor at the YMCA After-school Program and is currently working in the Salon Francophone at York University as a Language Monitor. He also completed an internship in Chambéry, France this summer as part of the EMILE program. He taught a variety of subjects to children from the ages of 4 to 10 in both English and French.
Felix is excited to help students learn, improve and perfect their Spanish. He shares his passion for this language in an engaging and effective way.
Lucia Martinez
Lucía Martínez Álvarez holds a MA in Spanish as a Second Language Teaching from University of Oviedo, Spain. She is also accredited as a DELE examiner (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language) by the Instituto Cervantes. In addition. She has experience teaching Spanish language to students from different levels, ages and multicultural backgrounds.
She was responsible for created and presented Spanish Intensive Workshops for students and faculty participating in 2018 and 2019 Semester abroad courses in Costa Rica (York University). In these workshops she designed lessons with a specific focus on oral communication and daily practical activities.
Lucía loves to bring Spanish culture to the class which makes students more interested in the new language. She believes arts and culture are essential in the process of learning a foreign language. She knows every student learns a language in a different way, tailoring the lesson to each one.


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About Forest Glade
Forest Glade is a gated complex nestled at the foot of the Constantiaberg Mountains and under the watchful Elephant's Eye. There are 103 semi-detached double-storey homes clustered into 5 Hamlets. Two remote control gates provide access to the complex from Tokai Road. Each home has a single garage and access to parking bays throughout the complex for residents and visitors. The complex is surrounded by a fence and boasts a unique, central field of some 30 hectares on which no development may take place.
The Prinseskasteel River runs through this area and extensive rectification will occur in the near future, creating a beautiful sanctuary for birds, the endangered leopard toad, and residents and their pets. The field has a playground for children and is home to a variety of largely indigenous trees and shrubs. Forest Glade is managed by a Homeowners Association through an annually elected board and site and garden managers. A staff of eight maintain the extensive grounds.


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Written by: Zakariya Aslane
What better way to cap off 4th of July week other than this past boat cruise? This was a special one for sure with Matoma! Earlier in the day, there was thunder, lighting, and heavy downpour for hours. However, our veteran Boat Cruise Summer Series voyagers know that we set sail rain or shine.
Then came time for the show as the storm ceased its onslaught and opened the sky bringing out the sun with beaming rays of light and some summer heat to get the party going in the right direction. One could feel the excitement in the air from the early arrival of many, many fans and voyagers, ready to get tropical on the Boston Harbor.
Once everyone was abroad, the music was cranked up loud, the bars were packed, and everyone was just full of joy to see Matoma rip it up. Down in the 'brig' aka the bass deck, there were a few local artists, such as Uncle Bob, dropping all kinds of bass for the more intense BCSS voyagers. Before Matoma, Antrik started the ocean tropical vibes. He brought all types of energy to get the packed crowd going and put their minds on a tropical island. As Antrik was the appetizer, it was time for the main course and that was none other than mister tropical vibes himself, Matoma!
Matoma may have been playing a chill and euphoric tropical set, but he brought out the fireworks because drop after drop, the crowd exploded with hype. If anyone looked closely, Matoma was wearing his custom made New England Patriots jersey and you just knew he was truly excited to be in Boston on the Boat Cruise Summer Series just as the crowd was for him to be playing.
Along with a killer tropical set as the sun was setting, the sky turned into rainbow sherbet with all kinds of purple and orange hues that was something truly beautiful. One could not have asked for a more amazing night than Matoma and beautiful weather on the Boat Cruise Summer Series.
Link to all other boats this summer on the Boat Cruise Summer Series: Boat Cruise Summer Series Boat Lineups


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Recently I was on a training ride with a client horse in my favorite park. The horse was exceptional and I felt very secure on him. He just needed time and miles.
While walking up a fire road he all of a sudden became very stiff. In a blink he was bouncing all over the place trying to turn around and head back down the trail. Another blink and I could hear a large-scale commotion headed my way. In that split second my thought was it must be a group of mountain bikers (dang bikers!). Instead it turned out to be a loose horse being chased by a group of riders (those horseback riders are always causing trouble!).
While my horse and I worked our way through the trees and brush without a clear path, the frenzied group went by in a flash. I could see one rider who seemed to be in control of her horse with two other riders holding on for dear life.
Now back on the trail after having found my hat and sunglasses (which had not survived so well), I noticed a rider running down the trail at a break neck speed. Obviously, the one who lost the horse to begin with and she was clearly on a mission!
The thing that worried me the most was all the "non-combatants" who were also on the trail. These people were in for an exciting morning whether they wanted one or not. I had passed hikers, dog walkers, and moms with strollers. At this moment without knowing it, they had a herd of crazed horses and riders heading their way!
All this could have been avoided if some rules were followed.
- Never chase a loose horse: They can out run the best. Besides, what are you going to do when you catch up to it? Rope it? Grab its reins? Tell it to whoa? Yeah- right.
- If solo, don't panic: Stay where you are and think things through – then react. You can call for help on your cell phone that you carry on your person – not attached to your saddle. Alert authorities. Then calmly walk or jog in the direction you think your horse went. Typically they don't go too far and generally stop to eat grass. When you catch up approach them calmly but naturally. If given the chance most horses will head uphill into wide-open grassy areas. Rarely will they run down hill unless it's for water. This is usually only if they have been loose for a while. Most don't run far and will usually head back to where they came from such as the barn or the trailer.
- If you're with a group of riders, bring all the horses together and keep them calm: Quite often the loose horse's herd instinct will kick in and they will stick with the group. At this point the downed rider, if uninjured, can calmly approach the horse and catch them.
- If the rider is injured, attend to them first: Create a chain of command. All horses and riders should stay with the injured rider. If you start separating horses you will have a whole new problem on your hands. Have two people call for help on their cell phones to make sure help is contacted. Keep the injured rider stable until help arrives. Once help arrives then it's time to find the loose horse. Most likely the horse will have returned to the group by now. If not, you can work with authorities to search for the horse.
A loose horse usually is not nearly as bad as it may seem if these rules are followed. But with any situation sometimes unexpected things happen.
If the horse does not return to the group, call for help on cell phones but stay together. Let authorities know where you lost the horse and where you believe it's headed. Try to stay calm and walk or jog to your trailer. You will need it once your horse is located.
You can minimize the risk of losing a horse by making sure you have good control to start. Your tack should be in good shape. Don't ride in places beyond your horse's or your abilities. Always wear a helmet and carry your cell phone on your person.
On this day the horse that got loose eventually turned uphill and was munching on grass when I came upon it about 20 minutes later. When he saw me he trotted right up as if to say, "Where have you been? I've been looking all over for you." Unfortunately, the green horse I was on wasn't at all happy about his enthusiasm. After I got back out of the brush again I dismounted and led both horses down to the parking lot where everybody had gathered. The owner was grateful to have her horse back and the lead rider was exclaiming what a good time she had had. The other two riders seemed thankful to be alive.
No one was hurt but there were definitely a few non-equine park attendees who were rattled by all the commotion. All in all the day ended well but it sure could have gone a lot smoother.


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Kolkata (formerly Calcutta)—the capital of the state of West Bengal in India and one of the most populated cities in the country—has come of age to be the cultural center of India. The city has an intimate but thriving party scene, and unlike other Indian cities, Kolkata has no curfew, so people are out and about late into the night. Many of the top nightlife options can be found in and around Park Street, where THE Park Hotel is the focal point. The hotel offers something for everyone, with various venues inside, though some have a high cover charge and require membership for certain events. This vibrant city with friendly people is referred to by many as the "City of Joy", offering an abundance of colorful religious and cultural festivals to check out. Visitors and locals will also find great spots for live music, comedy clubs, and many authentic Bengali and other types of cuisine at restaurants open late into the night.
It's getting easier to head out after dark as the city increases late-night transportation options. And overall, safety is not an issue—though like anywhere, visitors should be careful and avoid putting themselves in dangerous situations. Also, before planning your trip or night out, it's good to know about monsoon season from June through September; Kolkata is one of the cities receiving the most rain in the country during the season.
Kolkata has many different types of bars. Some are enticing with amazing skyline views and DJs playing varieties of Indian Bollywood and other music. Others have pools to lounge by and international food to share with loved ones. You'll also find great craft breweries around the city.
- Roxy: Renowned for its classy cocktails, this cavernous bar inside THE Park Hotel has a retro-glam look reminiscent of the swinging 60s, resplendent with velvet and metal. DJs spin downstairs, while there's a small chill-out area upstairs. The bar gets super crowded on weekends and attracts a fashionable young crowd. The door policy is said to be inconsistently challenging.
- Aqua: The place to head for alfresco fun in Kolkata. This groovy lounge bar also inside THE Park Hotel really transforms itself post-sunset for a sexy poolside experience, with international cuisine and DJs spinning groovy tunes.
- Monkey Bar: This bar boasts a ninth floor location with a captivating view of the city's skyline, including the Victoria Memorial museum in the distance. Exposed-brick interiors are in keeping with the chain's quirky style. The great fusion food and inventive signature cocktails make this more than a fun place to party on weekends.
- The GRID: A gastro-brew pub with a central location, The GRID draws a crowd of beer-loving party people. The property sprawls across 10,000 square feet of an industrial parking lot and has seven of its own craft beers on tap, plus cocktails, tasty food, and the longest bar in Kolkata (an astonishing 92-foot-long bar made of 72,290 Lego toy pieces).
- M Bar & Kitchen: This venue has contemporary decor, a well-stocked bar, and a European menu. The lounge bar with an international vibe turns into a hot party destination on Friday and Saturday nights. Resident DJs play all kinds of music from Bollywood to techno. Dress to impress, because the door policy is tough.
- Shisha Bar Stock Exchange: Swanky Shisha with ghetto-style interiors was the city's first bar that started pricing drinks according to demand—the concept works in a similar way to the stock market. Drinking games and DJs keep the young college student crowd entertained. The door policy is informal, so be aware that the atmosphere can get a bit unruly late in the night.
Whether you are seeking a place to mingle with celebrities and listen to electronic dance music or a lounge with finger food and hookahs (water pipes used to smoke flavored tobacco), there is something for everyone looking to party in Kolkata.
- Tantra: This is one of the oldest nightclubs in Kolkata, which opened in 1999 and has remained popular over time. Spread over two levels inside THE Park Hotel, Tantra offers two bars, a massive dance floor, and plenty of space to hang out. International events, celebrities, and fashion shows all contribute to its success. The music is commercial and consists mostly of Bollywood, hip hop, and electronic dance tunes.
- Phoenix Bar/Club: In the basement of Kolkata's iconic The Astor luxury heritage hotel, this venue is an ideal place to experience Kolkata's cool party scene while enjoying a stunning light installation above the dance floor. You'll hear DJs spinning techno, and live music from underground to Pink Floyd to blues.
- Club Boudoir: The Kolkata branch of Dubai's legendary, glamorous venue inspired by the French lounge concept, Club Boudoir is a 6,000 square foot nightclub—one of the biggest in the city, with a 35 foot-long bar. Special events and live performances are frequently held.
- Nocturne: This venue is one of the favorites with Kolkata's young party crowd. A lot is packed into its 3,000 square feet of space. The basement has a relaxed smoking lounge with hookahs. Partying takes place on the level above with a dance floor, top-notch sound system, carbon dioxide cannons producing clouds of icy fog, and crazy LED screens and lighting.
- The Myx: A rocking open-air penthouse nightclub that's a mix of everything (food, drinks, and music), The Myx is owned by one of Kolkata's veteran DJs. Level one consists of a huge bar and dance floor, while the mezzanine level is a lounge bar with a separate smoking area. People love the top notch sound system and the diverse music performed by India's best DJs.
Live Music
Kolkata offers multiple options for those interested in live music. To enjoy a real British pub atmosphere, the place to be for live entertainment is Someplace Else Pub inside THE Park Hotel. Each day, there's a different act by some of the city's top musicians and newcomers, and sometimes international artists. The venue features various genres of music, including jazz, rock, blues, and more. PPT, or Perfect Place in Town, has live music and DJs, food from Italian to Continental to North Indian, and an outdoor terrace with a riverside view. Trincas Restaurant has North Indian, Chinese, and Continental cuisine in a fancy atmosphere with live music every night, including jam sessions on Sunday afternoons, soft rock shows, and more. Daily evening performances are also held at the Rabindra Sadan cultural center and theater in Kolkata, located near the Academy of Fine Arts.
Comedy Clubs
There are some good places to get your giggles on while traveling or living in Kolkata. Kalkutta Komedians, the city's first standup comedy group and the only one performing in English, hosts various fun events such as open mic nights on Saturday at the gastropub Aqua Java Chinar Park and on the third Sunday night of each month at Cafe Plot 15. Or have a blast at the group's "Everything Entertaining" event, which includes dance, music, poetry, and magic—along with comedy—on the first Sunday afternoon of each month.
Late-Night Restaurants
Kolkata has several restaurants for those who are out on the town late. For a taste of flavorful Indian food, carnivores and vegetarians can head to Peshawri in the ITC Sonar hotel, 6 Ballygunge Place near Patah Bhavan School, or Oasis Restaurant near Park Plaza Hotel (which also serves Chinese food). East Asian food lovers can try Pan Asian in the ITC Sonar hotel, which serves specialties from Japan, China, Mongolia, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and additional countries. To fulfill cravings for some Italian food and wine, head to La Cucina in the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Kolkata has a plethora of religious and cultural festivals throughout the year. The capital is typically very hot in the summers, but between October and March when it cools down is an ideal time to check out some of the festivals that hit the city.
- Usually in late September or early October, Bengal's largest carnival Durga Puja comes to town (for ten days!), with dates planned according to the lunar calendar. Day or night, look for colorful pandals (displays or temporary shrines) with individually-decorated statues in celebration of the goddess Durga. Taking a Durga Puja festival tour is a great way to experience all the festivities.
- Kali Puja honors the goddess Kali usually in October or November—on the same day as Diwali, the festival of lights. The night rituals of Kali Puja entail celebrants wearing special clothing, using red hibiscus flowers, lighting candles, and more.
- Since it came to life in 1995, the Kolkata International Film Festival has occurred each November over several days and nights. The country's biggest such event features international, national, documentary, children's, and other new films every year.
Tips for Going Out in Kolkata
- When you are out for a night in Kolkata, you can use taxis or rideshare apps like Uber or Ola. If taking a taxi, watch out for scams such as sped-up taxi meters. Some nighttime WBTC trams and buses (which run later) are another option.
- In India, baksheesh or tips are typically optional, but the average amount is about 10 percent, including at restaurants and bars. If you would like to tip a taxi driver, just round off the fare.
- The majority of the population speaks Bengali or Hindi in West Bengal. If you understand a bit of the local language, chances are you'll enjoy your trip more and deepen cultural connections. However, most locals speak English fluently.
- If you are caught drinking in public, you may be fined, and if the police feel you are creating a nuisance, you may face varying jail time. The legal drinking age varies in different states of India; it's generally 21 years, which is the case for West Bengal. On "dry days" such as major national festivals or special religious occasions, most states prohibit the sale of alcohol, though five-star hotels may serve alcohol on those days.
- Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday are the nights with the most partying in India. You can usually find free or discounted drinks for ladies at bars and clubs.
- Before you go, review the rules of a given establishment for a better chance of getting in the door with the expected attire. Some nightclubs have strict dress codes while others are more open to skimpy clothing. Traditional locals don't always approve of alternative or sexy clothing or lifestyles, so dressing more on the conservative side can make your stay smoother.


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(chrihss' shuhn) The Greek Christianos originally applied to the slaves belonging to a great household. It came to denote the adherents of an individual or party. A Christian is an adherent of Christ; one committed to Christ; a follower of Christ. The word is used three times in the New Testament. 1. Believers "were called Christians first in Antioch" because their behavior, activity, and speech were like Christ (Acts 11:26 ). 2 . Agrippa responded to Paul's witness, "Almost thou persuade me to be a Christian" (Acts 26:28 ). He spoke of becoming an adherent of Christ. 3. Peter stated that believers who "suffer as a Christian" are to do so for the glory of God (1 Peter 4:16 ). A Christian is one who becomes an adherent of Christ, whose daily life and behavior facing adversity is like Christ.
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New Zealand will outlaw possession of all military-type semi-automatic weapons within a month and ban the sales of all such weapons effective immediately.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said a gun buy-back of all semi-automatics was expected to cost between $100-200m but she would no longer tolerate private ownership of such high-powered weapons and large-capacity magazines.
All military style semi-automatics, all assault rifles, all high-capacity magazines, all parts that can convert any firearm into a military-style semi-automatic and any part that generates anything close to automatic gunfire will be banned.
"The attacker on 15 March took a significant number of lives using primarily two guns," Ms Ardern said. "They were assault rifles and they were purchased legally on an A-category gun licence, the standard licence held by gun owners in New Zealand.
"The capacity of these assault rifles was then enhanced using 30-plus round magazines, essentially turning them into military-style semi-automatic weapons.
"While the modification of these guns was done illegally, it was done easily through a simple online purchase.
"The guns used in this terrorist attack had appalling distinguishing features.
"First, their capacity and also their delivery. They had the power to shoot continuously but they also had large capacity magazines."
She said there would be a common agreement among New Zealanders that the time for owning such weapons must end.
"And today they will."
Ms Ardern legislation would be urgently drafted with the law in place by April 11, but would take an immediate interim measure that required all such weapons to require an E-class licence.
"The effect will be nobody will be able to procure these weapons without a permit from police," she said. "I can assure people there is no point in applying for such a permit."
Ms Ardern said it there would be a gun buy-back scheme with "fair and reasonable" compensation that on early estimates would cost between NZ$100—200m.
She said some retailers have voluntarily ceased to sell semi-autos but all others must immediately stop sales and return them to suppliers.
Ms Ardern asked people to not approach police stations to hand back weapons without first making arrangements.
On Monday, cabinet will look at closing loopholes and further announcements would be coming.
New Zealand's show of 'solidarity' for the Muslim community in the wake of the Christchurch massacre is the way to prevent revenge attacks, a leading security expert warns.
Dr Paul Buchanan, the director of consultancy firm 36th Parallel Assessments, said the horrific shootings gave the Islamic State "a recruiting tool and incentive [revenge]," New Zealand Herald reports.
"The threat is real," Dr Buchanan said, according to the newspaper.
"But New Zealand may be safe if the non-Muslim population rallies around the Muslim community.
"How we respond as a nation will determine the level of threat."
The warning came after a spokesman for the jihadist group, Abu Hassan al-Muhajir, broke a six-month silence to say last week's attack on two mosques which resulted in 50 deaths "should incite the supporters of the caliphate to avenge their religion".
The release of a 44-minute recording to the New York Times came as US-backed Syrian forces said they were nearing victory over ISIS in its final bit of territory at Baghouz in eastern Syria.
"The scenes of the massacres in the two mosques should wake up those who were fooled, and should incite the supporters of the caliphate to avenge their religion," al-Muhajir said in the recording.
Plans are underway to hold Friday prayers in parkland across from the main Christchurch mosque that was targeted by the Australian terrorist a week ago.
Religious leaders hope the traumatised Muslim community of Christchurch will have the strength to turn out in numbers to the park near the Al Noor mosque where 42 were killed.
Yet the leaders themselves remain traumatised.
The accused, Brenton Tarrant, 28, live-streamed the attack on Al Noor but his vision cut after 17 minutes, meaning he was not able to show the attack inside the smaller Islamic Prayer Centre at Linwood where eight died.
Photos in the aftermath showed the Linwood imam, Lateef Alabi, who came from Nigeria three years ago, wearing a white gown that was drenched in blood.
"I'm traumatised but it's normal to be traumatised," Imam Alabi told News Corp Australia. "I've never seen such a thing in my life."
Most of the bodies have now been released by authorities to families and burials have begun, though hospitals continue trying to save lives of victims.
Vascular surgeon Abid Khanafer from Christchurch Hospital told of operating on four-year-old Alen Alsati, who was shot through the pelvis and had the main arteries to her legs severed.
"I have four kids, the youngest is seven and the oldest is 14. I imagine that this job is one of my kids. I was able to perform my job. I left my emotion out of it.
"It was definitely the highlight of my career as a vascular surgeon."
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who is yet to announce the detail of promised changes to New Zealand's lax gun laws, told students in Christchurch to remove Brenton Tarrant from their thinking.
"Don't dwell on who he is," she said. "Dwell on your students and friends, on the Muslim community. He was not a New Zealander."
Meanwhile, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said there will be two minutes' silence on Friday to remember the victims of Christchurch shootings.
The prayer will also be broadcast across New Zealand radio and television.
As the first victims were buried on Wednesday, there are still plans for a mass funeral to happen at Christchurch Memorial Park Cemetery, which is likely to happen over the next three days.
The mass funeral will reportedly include 32 victims. Each individual family can make the decision to have a private funeral, or be part of the mass funeral. Some families have opted to have their loved ones returned to their country of birth.
The man who allegedly murdered 50 people in the Christchurch terror attack faces a "solitary and miserable experience" in prison, a former inmate has claimed.
According to the New Zealand Herald, Dr Paul Wood, an Auckland life coach and consultant who spent more than 10 years in prison for the murder of his former drug dealer, said that Brenton Tarrant would not "get an easy ride" on prison.
"I really want the New Zealand public to know that this guy is not going to be having an easy ride in prison. The softer option for him might have been suicide by police," Wood told the newspaper.
"For the rest of his life, he is going to have the choice out of extreme loneliness and everything that comes with prolonged isolation — and, if and when he gets put with others, anxiety about the constant threat and stress of attacks. He doesn't have any good options."
Dr Wood also made clear he wasn't advocating violence against Tarrant, but was speaking to his own experience in jail.
The Department of Corrections in New Zealand has given little detail into Tarrant's current status.
He has reportedly been moved to New Zealand's one maximum security jail where he is said to be under 24-hour surveillance.
He is reportedly being segregated from other prisoners, with no access to TV, radio and newspapers, and had no approved visitors.
"He is being managed in accordance with the provisions set out in the Corrections Act 2004 and our international obligations for the treatment of prisoners," The Department of Corrections said in a statement to the New Zealand Herald.
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Cell Therapy, British biotech company co-founded by Nobel Prize winner Sir Martin Evans, announced that it has raised £689,246 through crowdfunding platform Crowdcube to help cell-based regeneration medicine for heart trauma get to the market.
The project's description reads,"Cell Therapy Limited (CTL) has developed a breakthrough stem cell medicine, Heartcel that regenerates heart muscle damaged as a result of heart attack or heart failure. This potential to regenerate damaged heart tissue in situ, is beyond conventional medical treatments and was discovered and developed in-house by CTL. Heartcel is scheduled to launch in 2016 in the $50B global heart failure market that affects 20 million patients worldwide.
According to Reuters, executive director Ajan Reginald recently shared that crowdfunding was a quick way to raise money for the final stage trials and commercial launches. Today, he revealed, "It was very fast and very efficient. We have spent 5 percent of our time on fundraising, which enables me to spend 95 percent of my time on the business."
Reginald noted that backers of the medication's project included investment bankers, hedge fund employees and scientists. "Crowdfunding allows investors to look in detail at a company in their own time."
Reginald is former senior executive and deal-maker at Roche Pharmaceuticals, the £130 Billion Swiss Bio-Pharmaceutical group. He started at Roche as a deal maker for Roche Pharmaceuticals, becoming a Business Development Director and leading the valuation and acquisition of medical companies and medicines in clinical trials.
The media outlet also announced that Cell Therapy is set to publish data from clinical trials for the drug next month, which is before the final stage trials will begin.
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