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The teachers at Laurel Woods Elementary School are looking forward to meeting with you during our parent/teacher conferences that will take place November 20th & 21st. Each conference will be 20 minutes in length. We will conduct conferences during the following times:
Monday, November 20 1:30 PM – 4:10 PM and 5:10 PM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, November 21 1:30 AM – 4:10 PM and 5:10 PM – 7:30 PM
Parents will be able to schedule their own conference(s) using the Synergy student information system. To access this program, please click on the HCPSS Connect link on the HCPSS website http://www.hcpss.org. This program is easy to use and can be accessed at your convenience beginning Wednesday, November 8, 2017 and ending Sunday, November 19, 2017. After this day, please cancel or reschedule your appointments by calling 410-880-5960.
In order to access this program, you will need to have an email address registered with the school. This is the same email that you used to complete the online emergency card. If you do not have an email address registered with the school, please let us know immediately so we can enter one and you will be able to access this program.
We look forward to seeing you at conferences!
Susan P. Brown
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Dave & Buster's Inc. agreed to pay $7.425 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the Texas-based restaurant and entertainment chain of illegally reducing its workers' hours to deprive them of health-care benefits.
The settlement, if it gets court approval, would end a two-year lawsuit brought by an employee who alleged that her hours were reduced from approximately 40 a week to less than 30, which left her ineligible for health benefits. According to the lawsuit, Dave & Buster's reduced its workers' hours to prevent them from continuing to receive health benefits under the company plan.
The settlement could provide relief to approximately 1,200 class members, according to documents filed Nov. 17 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ( Marin v. Dave & Buster's Inc. , S.D.N.Y., No. 1:15-cv-03608, memorandum of law in support of plaintiff's motion for preliminary approval of class action settlement 11/17/17 ).
The case is noteworthy for being the first Employee Retirement Income Security Act lawsuit that alleged an employer, in response to the employer mandate of the Affordable Care Act, intentionally interfered with workers' benefits by cutting their hours to make them part time. How many full-time workers a company has plays in to whether the mandate requires them to provide those workers with health coverage. The employee brought the case pursuant to an ERISA provision that prohibits employers from taking an employment action with the specific intent to interfere with benefits.
Last year, a federal judge in New York declined to dismiss the lawsuit, holding that there was enough evidence to support the workers' claims that the company acted with an "unlawful purpose" when it reduced the hours of hundreds of employees and thereby made them ineligible for health benefits.
In her motion seeking court approval of the settlement, the participant also asked the court to conditionally certify the class.
Abbey Spanier LLP, Conover Law Offices, and Frumkin & Hunter LLP represent the proposed class. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP represents Dave & Buster's.
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~Guest post from the amazing Fraser~
Game of Thrones has come under a lot of criticism in its 4 and a bit seasons of air time. A lot of it warranted, some of it not so much. However, one thing that is rarely criticised (sorry Emilia you seem lovely) is the acting. You may be wondering where this is going. Just keep reading though. Or don't. One of the many criticisms being levelled at season 5 of the epic fantasy drama is that King's Landing is just a tad bit boring. I have some theories other than the writing is just shit that I would like to share. So I'm writing this.
As the capital of the Seven Kingdoms you'd expect King's Landing to be the centre of the show. This hasn't been the case. In season 5 it has seemed to be more of side plot or a throw away. A Feast For Crows had large parts of it based in King's Landing and isn't this the book we are supposed to be on? Seasons 1, 2, 3, and 4 saw huge parts of the story taking place in the capital, yet in the season where it should truly be the focus, it is not! This season has just lacked the spark it once had and it seems to be in large part due to the lack of strong characters in the capital. One thing King's Landing has not lacked is fantastic actors. Sean Bean, Mark Addy (no matter what you think of Robert Baratheon), Lena Headey, Charles Dance, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Aiden Gillen, Conleth Hill, Peter Dinklage, Jack Gleeson, Sophie Turner, Pedro Pascal, Natalie Dormer, Rory McCann, and Diana Rigg. The show has received various acting nominations and Peter Dinklage has an Emmy and a Golden Globe to his name for playing Tyrion Lannister. That list just shows the depth of brilliant actors that have at one point in time been at King's Landing. Even Michelle Fairley chilled at Littlefinger's brothel for a bit! David and Dan have had the ability to write scenes using two or three of these actors and just let it play out. No need for dragons, or magic demon babies. One of the strongest scenes of the first season was Robert and Cersei talking about their marriage. It wasn't even from the books!! The illustrious array of actors available for the King's Landing scenes has spoilt us as viewers and the people writing the scenes. Season 5 has lacked many of these actors in King's Landing. We have the brilliant Lena Headey and Natalie Dormer as almost the 'senior' mainstays in King's Landing in season 5 and both are brilliant at the roles they play, however the two of them are not able to carry the capital so to speak. In previous seasons dialogue between 2 characters in King's Landing have been captivating and interesting and in the season where the meat of the story should be in King's Landing, it is lacking. Mayhaps it is because of the writing or deviation from the books, but one thing remains clear: through 5 episodes, it has been lackluster at best. Nothing has really seemed to "happen."
The first season saw most of the action play out in the capital, culminating in Ned Stark's beheading (may the Old Gods rest his beautiful soul). Season 2 saw Cersei and Tyrion trying to take the reins and control Joffrey, culminating in the brilliant episode 9 'Blackwater'. Season 3, saw the scene stealing Charles Dance as Tywin Lannister and his interactions with many characters as he planned the death of our beloved KINGINDANORF/KINGOFDANORF and his lovely mother Catelyn. THREE GREAT SEASONS OF KING'S LANDING. Season 4 was arguably the best season in terms of King's Landing. Pedro Pascal waltzes seductively into the capital and goes toe to toe with all the great actors before he meets the Mountain (didn't end too well for him though). Jack Gleeson's time on the show sadly came to an end but with brilliant drama and acting of course. The trial of Tyrion was perhaps Peter Dinklage's finest moments in front of a camera. In the final episode of season 4, the deaths of Tywin Lannister and Shae resulted in Tyrion and Varys both leaving the capital, the loss of 4 important characters in King's Landing has certainly been felt.
The first 4 seasons saw a tour de force in King's Landing. Season 5 has been more of a tour de damp squib. The re-arrival of Diana Rigg who was not originally going to be in season 5 for me shows that the show runners felt there was a need for more 'heavyweights' in the capital so to speak. With Aiden Gillen's enigmatic Littlefinger re emerging from his helicopter or however he gets around Westeros nowadays it seems that the half season slump that King's Landing might be ending. However the writing does certainly need to improve, but with more brilliant actors to work with this seems likely. Also the fact there is only 4 episodes left and something more interesting than Loras merely being arrested by the Westeros Baptist Church has to happen. This of course will happen, if you've read the books you have an idea of what is in store for Cersei, and I'm sure Lena Headey will put in a performance worthy of all of those who have done so before her in the capital, herself included.
It was only last night that we finally were able to see what Lena Headey and Natalie Dormer are capable of doing. They truly stole the episode with their powerful acting. And just in time too! The entire Kings Landing storyline was beginning to feel forced and stagnant. Now, with the upcoming trials of Ser Loras Tyrell, Queen Margaery and the Queen Mother Cersei, we might finally get a glimpse of what we have to come expect after all of these years.


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Heerema Delivers Jacket to Buzzard Oil Field Ahead of Schedule
Heerema Vlissingen, one of the fabrication facilities of Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG), has successfully completed the EPC contract for the construction of a jacket and piles for the fourth platform on Nexen's Buzzard oil field in the UK North Sea.
The 3,500t jacket which measures 42 x 42 x 124m together with eight 96-inch piles with a total weight of 2,200t were loaded on a barge from Heerema Vlissingen's construction quay for transportation to Nexen's Buzzard oil field some 30 miles north-east of Peterhead in Scotland. In the meantime HFG's fabrication facility Heerema Hartlepool is fabricating the 6,000t process deck and 500t bridge, due for load out in March 2010.
Wim Matthijssen, Managing Director of Heerema Vlissingen said, "We are very pleased in achieving our commitment for an early jacket completion well ahead of the scheduled date, allowing an earlier installation than originally planned. The early jacket installation reduces the installation and hook-up work when the topside and bridge, built to suit the as-installed jacket, are installed in the 2010 installation period. This successful delivery is a result of driving EPC contracts from a fabrication point of view. A special note of appreciation goes to our experienced and dedicated work force, who were able to get the job done under challenging conditions, as during the project execution phase various projects were simultaneously fabricated."
"Due to zero changes after design completion, timely procurement as well as our excellent relationship with the steel mill in Germany and the rolling mill in the Netherlands we were able to secure the tight delivery schedule of the jacket," continued Remco van Gilst, Commercial Manager of Heerema Vlissingen.
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St. Nicholas Church at the World Trade Center, New York City, New York, USA
10 comments:
- Pat said...
Fabulous news!
- September 11, 2012 at 9:10 AM
- thisisme said...
Good news indeed, especially on this day of all days , when we remember the events of that dreadful day.
- September 11, 2012 at 10:02 AM
- Ola said...
nice to hear that!
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- September 11, 2012 at 10:31 AM
- Gloria Hood said...
Great news!
- September 11, 2012 at 2:08 PM
- fernvalley01 said...
wonderful news
- September 11, 2012 at 5:48 PM
- Madi and Mom said...
OH MY GOODNESS what a grand rebuild it is too. Thank you so very much for the picture...Madi's Mom
Madi here!!
MOL MOL MOL Edward how great is it that all because of little old Madi
you get free reign of all your domain?!!! That cracked mom up and how glad we are that I could be a positive influence!! I do what I can for my fellow felines
Hugs madi your BFFF
- September 11, 2012 at 7:59 PM
- GrandmaK said...
It is good news! Thanks be to God! Cathy
- September 12, 2012 at 2:40 AM
- Half-heard in the Stillness said...
Brilliant news Ann!
- September 12, 2012 at 5:46 PM
- LindyLouMac in Italy said...
This is indeed good news Ann, thanks for becoming a recent follower on my Book Review blog. I do hope you will find it interesting.
- September 15, 2012 at 11:24 AM
- Celestial Charms said...
Wonderful news!
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Best Moms in Fiction
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Great list!ReplyDelete
OK...first, perhaps they're changing the "Mother's Day" to "Mothers' Day" because it is more common to have more than one "mom" these days. Just a though. As for best fictional moms, I love this list and am afraid I cannot add to it. However, an equally fun list would be "Worst Moms" in fiction. It seems there's more to choose from. You have every step mother in every fairy tale told since the beginning of time or the one that stuck with me the most, Corrine from Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews. Corrine was terribly selfish to hide her children away merely for the money but the grandmother, Olivia, is pure evil with the arsenic laden donuts. Good stuff!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Okay, here goes. I was never a great reader over my years, but my sister gave me a book for Christmas last year by Jodi Picoult and I haven't stopped reading. I bought several books over the years whenever they had book sales outside at Borders (I sure do miss this bookstore) and, consequently, I have a stack in my 2nd bedroom cabinets waiting to be read. Just finished "The Divide" by Nicholas Evans, and have now started to read "Somebody Else's Daughter" by Elizabeth Brundage. I'm proud of myself for getting back into reading and to see how much I've been missing.ReplyDelete
A list of the worst moms in fiction would be interesting and probably much easier! MandaPanda, Corrine would definitely top that list! Ah, but there are so many evil moms in fiction to choose from!ReplyDelete
Jodi Picoult has some excellent novels and I have to confess, My Sister's Keeper was one of the only books to which I've shed a tear (or two) while reading.


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During the Cold War, a female spy steals secrets from a politician after falling in love with him. And when he unwittingly closes the net around his own wife, she decides to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect him.
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Actor: Rebecca Ferguson, Antje Traue, Charles Dance, Thure Lindhardt
Director: Shamim Sarif
Country: UK, Canada, United Kingdom
Duration: 93
Release: 2016
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Cat is hosting her second writers' retreat at her B&B located in a small academic town of Aspen Hills, Colorado and hoping this retreat will be more tranquil than the first. Her hopes are dashed when one of her guests comes under suspicion for the murder of local bad boy romeo Tommy. To complicate things, a mystery man shows up who seems to know too much about her, and a series of book thefts has everyone scratching their heads. There's snow way Cat can't just sit around, she's out to solve the mystery!
Gliding down the slopes...blazing fires in the fireplace...the crunch of snow underfoot...steaming mugs of hot cocoa...the dead body in the hot tub - only Lynn Cahoon could make snowy Colorado a hot destination, even in the depths of winter! With several mysteries woven into one fast-paced plot, I was glued to the book until the very last page. I loved the action-packed plot - Stalkers! Murders! Kidnapping! Booknapping! *gasp* - all with so many twists and turns, it was like a cozy mystery slalom! The on-going mystery surrounding the death of Cat's ex-husband added a layer of intrigue and the mysterious stranger added a bit of spice to shake up Cat's comfortable life.
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• Alexander R. Rominger, 20, of 205 Oak St., Chapin, was arrested about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday on charges of reckless driving and aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude police. He also was cited on two counts of disobeying a stop sign and improper lane use.
Police said as Rominger fled, his vehicle struck a curb near Washington and North Mauvaisterre streets, damaging the vehicle's right front and rear wheels and tires. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
• Shakil Berry, 24, of 1611 Illinois Route 78 was arrested about 11:05 p.m. Tuesday on charges of criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.
• Alisa A. Bowden, 23, of 527 Hooker St. was arrested about 12:40 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of theft of lost or mislaid property.
• Deonte J. Williams, 23, of Chicago was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 1:33 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of unauthorized possession of a prescription form.
• Cameo Woods, 19, of Jacksonville was cited for failure to yield a left turn after the vehicle she was driving hit another vehicle being driven by Audrey Just, 27, of Chatham about 8:36 a.m. Wednesday at North Diamond and Oak street.
No injuries were reported.
• Joyce K. Chaney, 71, of Jacksonville was taken to Passavant Area Hospital after the vehicle she was driving was hit by a vehicle being driven by Evelyn M. Mason, 83, of Jacksonville about 9:27 a.m. Wednesday at Mound Road and Woodland Place. Mason was cited for failure to yield at a intersection. Chaney's condition was not available Wednesday evening.
• Andre M. Wamalumba, 37, of Jacksonville was cited for following too closely after the vehicle he was driving hit the rear of a vehicle being driven by Mary Rouland, 72, of Waverly about 12:25 p.m. Wednesday at West Morton Avenue and Massey Lane.
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• Gregory A. Darnell, 42, and Zachary M. Paredes, 23, both of 6 Brenda Drive, were arrested about 9:35 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of domestic battery.
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• William V. Knight, 61, of White Hall was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 10:03 a.m. Tuesday on a possession of cannabis plants charge.
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• Joshua L. Farris, 25, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 3:03 a.m. Wednesday on charges of driving while license suspended and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.
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I'm thinking I'm too late to get my thoughts out to all you listservians. Someday I'll learn to check my email daily but that day is not today.
I often wonder if it's too late. Too late to start something or end something or meet someone. Everyday i like to wake up and think that it's a fresh new day and I can do whatever I want and be whatever I want to. And at my core, I really think that's true. But it's a whole other story to put that into practice.
I am an idealist. Anyone else out there taken the Myers Briggs personality test? If not, you totally should. It's surprisingly accurate. As an INFP idealist I worry about the grass being greener on the other side. It's something I'm trying to overcome because really life is very good right here. I've just finished my 3rd year of college and am almost ready for the next big chapter life brings.
If there are any ENFJs out there, we're supposed to get along really well. So shoot me an email!
I'm just a 21 year old trying to conquer my little corner of the world. If you want to chat about life or anything, drop me a line. Especially if you know anything about this stuff:
curing Alzheimer's
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One night a good friend (Luke) and I went to a field for a bonfire and stargazing. While there, Luke got a phone call from a friend. I took the opportunity and slipped away with a handful of post it notes in my pocket. See I desperately needed to pee. Covering my tracks I walked a huge circle away from Luke into the dark. Behind a hay bale I did my business. I also left a few post it notes behind that had helped my endeavor and got back to the fire. After Luke got off the phone he left to answer nature's call - behind the same hay bale.
When he got back he was holding several pink post it notes in his hand. When I asked him why he had them he explained he'd found them and wanted to check them out in the light to see if they had words on them. I could not stop laughing. But finally after a good 10 minutes of silent gut clutching laughter i told him he should really get rid of the post its. "Why?" he asked. "because they're pee post its!" and then another burst of laughter. Ah, I love curious people. Only curious people can get into predicaments like handling toilet paper post it notes.
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I really love the song: Come thou fount of every blessing.
the line "bind my wandering heart to thee" is so fitting, my heart wanders every which way
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Ephesians 2:8-9
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Baltimore mom hailed for dragging teenage son out of violent mob
As Baltimore settled down to a tense first night of curfew, an African American single mother of six found herself being celebrated as a better answer to the city's present problemsworld Updated: Apr 30, 2015 19:17 IST
As Baltimore settled down to a tense first night of curfew, an African American single mother of six found herself being celebrated as a better answer to the city's present problems.
Toya Graham found her 16-year-old son among rioters on Monday, all masked up. She just lost it: "That's my only son and at the end of the day I don't want him to be a Freddie Gray."
Gray's death from injuries suffered in police custody has turned Baltimore, a black-majority city just miles from the national capital, into America's newest race challenge.
Graham pulled the young man out of the crowd, trying to push back his hoodie and smacked him a couple of times, yelling and screaming. Unknown to her, she was on camera.
And by late Monday night Graham was an internet sensation, hailed as the "mother of the year", even as some quibbled about her methods, corporal punishment cannot be right.
But she had made more fans than critics. And Baltimore police commissioner Anthony Batts was among them, referencing the video in a conference with reporters.
"And if you saw in one scene, you had a mother who grabbed their child who had a hood on his head and she started smacking him on the head because she was so embarrassed," he said.
"I wish I had more parents who took charge of their kids tonight, he added. The police said the first rioters came from a high school, and were mostly of around that age.
Baltimore had a quiet, largely uneventful night, under curfew, enforced by police officers and National Guard troops packing areas worst hit by rioting the previous day and night.
But Graham's tough love was clearly the better strategy.
Graham is a single mother who is raising six children on her own. And she told a TV channel, "I'm a no-tolerant mother. Everybody that knows me, know I don't play that."
More than 72% of African American children are born to unwed mothers and 67% live in single-parent homes, according to government statistics, which creates obvious problems.
President Barack Obama referenced the problem at a news briefing on Tuesday at which he dwelt at length on his views not just on Baltimore but all similar cases, such as Ferguson.
He spoke of situations "where there are no fathers who can provide guidance to young men" as something the community must address, among other things.
Graham's way may fall short of copybook parenting, but she sure set an example for a lot of Baltimore mothers, or so the police commissioner said was his earnest hope.
Read: Baltimore: Race riots after funeral of black man; emergency declared, national guards deployed
Read: Police enforce curfew in riot-hit Baltimore
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When providing care for an Alzheimer's patient it can be important for a CNA training graduate to know what stage that patient is in and what that stage looks like for most patients. This helps you to determine how you might approach situations that arise during your care. It is important to note that every patient is different. In you CNA training you learned to treat every patient with respect and care. Patients with Alzheimer's are no different. Understanding what each stage looks like will help you determine what actions to take when caring for your patient.
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CNA Training and Stage 1- Mild
This stage is typically called the "slow down" stage because everything from energy to brain function is just slower. An Alzheimer patient at this stage may take longer to make decisions or react to situations. This is not always noticeable unless you are around the person often. The patient may also begin to make poor choices with money and forget to pay bills. If the patent begins to get frustrated, they might lash out verbally. You might also notice a slow progressing depression. It is often demonstrated by a lack of interested in favorite activities and family functions. This stage is slow progressing. It has been know to last over twenty years but some patients move very quickly through the first stage of Alzheimer's
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In Golden Hoops playoffs action, it was the Elegant Reflection Bandits who took to the court with Bank of Guam Ifit Wednesday night in the recreational division. But it would be the Bandits who would take control of the game from the start to pin down the Ifit, winning 55-30.
The opening minutes of the game looked promising with both teams eager to take the lead, however, it would be the Bandits striking first blood off of a deep three from Arvin Flores.
BOG quickly responded with a layup from Devin Franquez on the ensuing play. The Bandits' Christian Lopez was big in the contest as he hustled on both ends of the court garnering steals that he converted on the offensive end to extend his team's lead (7-2).
Despite a reverse layup for the Ifit, off of a Nicholas Camacho reverse lay-in, the Bandits exploded offensively off of timely buckets from Tyler Tanaka, Jared Meno and April Talledo.
With Elegant taking a commanding lead, it was smooth sailing as the Bandits close out the half as Tanaka nailed the dagger right before the buzzer to end the first half 30-10.
Elegant continued to put the pressure on BOG, forcing two straight steals off the bat , but it was BOG's Franquez who got the action started with a jumper.
The Bandits continued to flex their defense off of two steals from Chris Ueki and a monster block from Meno, but the Ifit were still able to spark a six point run off of buckets from Camacho and Gus Untalan (32-19).
The run was short-lived as the Bandits' deep bench gave BOG no breathing room, forcing turnovers and converting on fast break points.
Although BOG had a strong outing from Franquez who controlled most of the paint, Elegant was able to seal the game with their speed and through the late scoring surge of Lopez.
"Its always hard defense and hustling that contributes to a win", replied player of the game Lopez on what he credited the win tonight to. Regarding the improvements he felt were needed, Lopez noted that ball movement and decision making were necessary.
Lopez lead his team with 14, followed closely by teammates Tanaka and Talledo who pitched in 13 points respectively.
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I'm sitting here, Christmas lights twinkling outside and the glow of the flickering candle in the darkness lighting up the room. I have taken a small break from blogging recently. This isn't me saying I am no longer interested, but this blog is happily a place I can call my own. A place I love sharing with anyone who is interested, but always remains mine. Which is nice as there are no rules or any deadlines. I just feel, for me, if I don't feel like blogging or I am a little uninspired then a break is something that can really fix that.
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Ten minutes to go, play was going nowhere in particular, yet again, and Jurgen Klopp and Slaven Bilic stood having a technical area chat.
A long chat. The sort of friendly, demonstrative chat you can imagine them having over a beer and a smoke.
Maybe they were debating whether there was a better way of settling the tie other than doing it all over again in east London.
But maybe not. This may be portrayed as the result Klopp dreaded, but one Bilic – with fewer commitments – may be satisfied with.
It should be nothing of the sort.
True, Bilic will see a great opportunity to advance, but Klopp's sarcastic bemusement with the fixture demands of English football should mask approval for the chance to see his fringe players once again.
Gallery: Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
In this competition, they are at least giving Klopp a welcome indicator of the depth of devotion to his cause. It wasn't exhilarating, but it was exhausting in its commitment.
And he loves that. Boy does he love that.
He claimed the Liverpool team that sneaked past Stoke City in the Capital One Cup had 156km on the clock.
It is some sort of record, apparently – apart from being a broken one when it is coming from Klopp.
Never has so much distance been covered in a match to get not very far.
But, of course, the outcome was all that mattered and a Wembley bookmark in the diary – combined with the meterage stat – was always going to encourage Klopp to play a squad that needed Googling.
But, while one or two names might have been unfamiliar to those who did not catch the Liverpool-Exeter two-parter, it was a team that did not look like a shadow side.
That is because what counts as a first-choice XI is not pulling up trees.
This remains a Liverpool squad starting from scratch under Klopp.
Twenty-six matches into his tenure – 12 wins, eight draws and six defeats, if you count the Stoke second leg – yet the overriding feeling is that Klopp is still climbing a learning curve.
And these FA Cup shenanigans are merely extra cramming.
He might have learned a little from this.
Cameron Brannagan has an incisive edge to his game and a crisp strike in his skill-set, Joao Teixeira boasts a trick or two and a tumble or two. And, give Joe Allen the armband, and he will operate with the sort of demonic zeal demanded by Klopp.
That is one of the things about the Klopp operation – players are so consumed with covering those kilometres, it's hard to gauge other qualities. It is a thoroughbred-workhorse conundrum. Having said all that, Christian Benteke is never going to fall into his manager's arms though exhaustion.
But his labouring efforts are probably just a manifestation of his emptying confidence levels.
If Klopp has made up his mind about anyone, it would surely be Benteke.
Ponderous was about as sharp as Benteke got against a West Ham team that read strongly, but performed tamely.
There was an air of complacency about Bilic's team, although they were not helped by the early departures of James Tomkins and Cheikhou Kouyate. There was no learning curve in front of him. The only thing in Bilic's mental notebook was a gold star for reserve keeper Darren Randolph.
He ensured West Ham would have at least one more FA Cup fixture at the Boleyn Ground and, if Klopp fields a similar team, Bilic will fancy his chances.
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Pope Francis to make 3-day stop in Cuba
Before Pope Francis makes his way to the states next week, he's making a three-day stop in Cuba.
The pontiff will arrive in Havana Saturday, hoping to spread a message of peace and unity in the wake of the island nation's renewed ties with the United States.
The pontiff is already getting a jump start on sharing a message with Cubans and Americans. He spoke remotely with a young group of students in Havana and New York, promising to push for better diplomatic relations between their two countries.
A bullet was buried at the base of an olive branch at the end of the conversation -- a symbol of the pontiff's hope for peace.
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Economist Intelligence Unit white paper highlights risks of doing business in Qatar
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Dubai: The operational risks facing companies in Qatar are on the rise following sanctions implemented at the beginning of June, according to a new white paper from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
According to the paper, the EIU expects these sanctions to be tightened further as the crisis develops in to a protracted feud.
The EIU "expects the current diplomatic crisis to take years — rather than months — to resolve, owing to the deep level of mutual distrust between Qatar and its Arab neighbours."
It added in the white paper, released on July 16, that the tensions would threaten stability and "undermine business and investment sentiment in the Gulf region, with Qatar bearing most of the brunt."
On June 5, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt broke off relations with Doha over what they claim is the country's destabilising regional policy.
Qatar is accused of supporting militant Islamist groups, including the Muslim Brotherhood. Since then, a group of nations led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia have severed all ties with — and closed transport links to — Qatar, impacting all aspects of business in the tiny nation.
Escalating tensions
The rift has reached new heights in the past weeks with Qatar refusing to comply with a list of demands laid out by the group of Arab nations.
Following this escalation, the EIU expects the conflict to enter a "new phase of tighter economic sanctions on the tiny Gulf state, with far-reaching ramifications for internal stability and business operations."
In its report, the EIU, the Economist's research and analysis business, assigns an incredibly low probability to the possibility of military action against Qatar, therefore leaving the Gulf state "subject to the current embargo for an extended period of time [years, rather than months]," inflicting "heavy economic losses on the tiny emirate."
"Even if a diplomatic resolution is brokered by Kuwaiti mediation, historical tensions and the deep mutual distrust between Saudi Arabia and Qatar mean that diplomatic spats would recur in the future," the report adds.
The impact on business
In the whitepaper, the EIU warns of the risks of continuing to do business in Qatar. Due diligence must be conducted on local business partners, in order to highlight any potential links to terror organisations, before entering into business agreements or conducting financial transactions.
The report also highlights the higher cost of doing business in the country now. Establishing new distribution channels, for example, will be "costly and time-consuming," with companies being warned to expect "higher freight costs."
Another risk that companies face is exposure to fluctuations in the Qatari riyal. Cautioning firms to hedge positions to mitigate riyal risks, the EIU report states that "those considering further investments in Qatar should be careful and take measures to mitigate their exposure to local-currency fluctuations."
This is because a growing number of foreign banks — outside of Qatar — are no longer buying the Qatari riyal, which they are now seeing as unprofitable to exchange, leading to a drop in its value.
A side effect of this fall in value may be that companies find it harder to attract foreign talent, "as it would undermine the value of worker savings," the white paper reports.
Borrowing too is likely to be an area of high risk for companies, as banks reduce lending.
The paper states that "Saudi Arabia and the UAE may tighten the embargo by recalling deposits from Qatari banks, which would tighten liquidity conditions further [and make it more difficult to source hard currency]."
Given the heavy dependence of Qatari banks on non-resident deposits, firms investing in the country should aim to avoid a heavy reliance on domestic financing options.
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The EIU believes that "the tourism sector [hotels and aviation] is heavily exposed to the crisis as half of the tourists arriving in Qatar are typically residents of the other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states."
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Joey is new to the area and did not know where to turn to so I told him I would put him in touch with Tim in your service department. I took Joey to your retail store where we met with Tim. Tim took about 25 minutes of his time to walk Joey through several scenarios as a process of elimination to try and find out when the issue problem was.
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Paula Ngov, Partnerships and Community Engagement Principal , DiUS
On Day Two of Agile Australia, John Sullivan and I presented to raise awareness of the gender diversity dilemma in the technology industry.
We wanted to:
- Communicate why it is a dilemma,
- Talk about why diversity is needed, and
- Let people know what they can do to help address the challenge
The feedback we received made it clear that the audience took on board our practical tactics on how to attract and retain women in tech roles. It's important to note that if we in fact do well in recruiting and retaining females in each of our organisations, we will inevitably see a "revolving door" type of pattern. That is, talented women moving from one technology team to the next.
Thinking bigger, more technology talent is needed for our future. Technology will play a huge part in creating a bright future for our society, which means it impacts all of us.
So what can we do?
We need to increase the number of people (and women) choosing a technology-based career. And we need to start today.
You might be thinking that there is not a lot you can actually do to influence this situation. You'd be wrong.Here are three actions that I believe that anyone can take.
1. Talk ourselves up
Two chilling anecdotes that show that IT has an image problem (to both males and females) are etched in my memory. And these underscore that this challenge starts young.
- Me interviewing a 10 year old: "So, do you know what IT stands for?"
Interviewee: "I don't know what the abbreviation means exactly, but I know what IT means. IT are the people that come to our classroom and fix our computers when they are broken".
- Me speaking to a technical tester: "So, Paula you would not believe what happened. I got invited to speak at my daughter's primary school about my interesting career. When asked why they thought my career was interesting, the teacher said to me 'Oh, your daughter said you kill bugs for a living'".
Start talking ourselves up. Find our elevator pitch. We can't be lazy, modest or shy and say "I work in IT" when someone asks us what we do for work. Kids today would want to know about the challenging and fulfilling stuff we do. Not only is a tech career fast-paced and fun, it is pervasive and is likely to be required in all industries in the future – in some shape or form.
2. Support
We need to support the organisations that live, breathe and exist to address the diversity dilemma, as well as the general talent pipeline issue.
Attend them, sponsor them, provide speakers for them or ask them to come and present to you.
- Act as role models
If you're a female in technology and have a story to tell, share it. A great example of this is the wonderful and inspiring Beth Skurrie. After hearing a talk "Integration tests are a scam", she got inspired to join the crusade and was attracted to an open source project called Pact.
Since her first public presentation, Beth has spoken and blogged numerous times and is now regularly asked to present at a variety of forums – from meetups to blue-chip organisations, worldwide. The most prestigious include YOW! Conference in 2014 and Agile Australia 2015.
So find your passion, connect to that cause and progress towards being a role model for the technology industry.
Please share your experiences or any gender diversity initiatives that you come across and tag them with the hashtag #beautyofTech.
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Great savings on selected budget hotels in Negeri Sembilan
It is always satisfying to budget your trip well and the easiest part is to start with choosing the right your accommodation. When you are visiting Negeri Sembilan, this list of hotels could come in handy to you whether you are on a business or leisure trip.
Located right at the heart of Seremban with close proximity to city centre. It is located within walking distance to banks, shops and Terminal.
Address: 33, Jalan Tuanku Hassan, 70000 Seremban (Google Maps)
Price Range: RM45 - RM65 /per night
Hotel Sun Lun Yik is a newly rejuvenated heritage style boutique hotel in the heart of Seremban. It is right opposite Pasar Besar Seremban and is walking distance to many of Seremban's highlights and must try food locations.
Address: 19, Jalan Tun Dr Ismail, Taman Unian, 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan (Google Maps)
Price Range: RM79 - RM139 /night
Situated in Rasah, Buddy Hotel is the perfect place to experience Seremban and its surroundings. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer.
Address: 1444, Jalan Rasah, Bukit Rasah Business Center, 70300 Seremban (Google Maps)
Price Range: RM50 - RM130 /night
4. Hotel Rembau
Rembau Hotel offers fully air-conditioned rooms with Wi-Fi. It is located close to Ostrich Farm and Rembau Crystal. Other amenities such as hot showers and towels will be provided.
Address: PT 174, Jalan Tampin, 71300 Rembau, Negeri Sembilan (Google Maps)
Price Range: RM50 /night
Sai Villa Hotel, Nilai is situated 40 minutes' drive from Kuala Lumpur, 20 minutes to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA & KLIA 2) and Putra Jaya is 30 minutes' drive away. Sai Villa Hotel is a great choice for accommodation when visiting Nilai.
Address: PT 7337 Putra Point Phase 1, Jalan 1/2C Putra Nilai 71800 Nilai (Google Maps)
Price Range: RM80 - RM90 /night
6. Harraz Hotel
The price offered Harraz Hotel rooms are cheaper and still equipped with air conditioner and TV. Harraz Hotel is close to Sepang International Circuit with a 15-20 ½ hour drive.
Address: PT12955, Jalan BBN 1/7D, Putra Nilai, 71800 Nilai (Google Maps)
Price Range: RM45 – RM65 /night
Hotel Seri Nilai located at Bandar Baru Nilai. It is also near to Nilai toll. Hotel Seri Nilai provides their services sincerely and friendly. They will treat you like their family members.
Address: PT 12990, Putra Indah 3B, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai (Google Maps)
Price Range: RM50 - RM200 /night
Water Front Boutique Hotel is located in Port Dickson, enjoying vast outdoor spaces and views of the sea. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and in all its guestrooms. A 24-hour front desk and free parking are also available.
Address: 4-G-21, Persiaran Waterfront, PD Waterfront, Kampung Bahasa Kapor, 71000 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan (Google Maps)
Price Range: RM148.40 – RM222.60 /night
Lotus Hotel Seremban located at Kemayan Square, Seremban. It provides 24-hour front desk, free high-speed Broadband WIFI to all hotel rooms. All rooms attached with bathroom offering hot and cold shower, and TV.
Address: 1, Jalan Toman 2, Kemayan Square, 70200 Seremban (Google Maps)
Price Range: RM80 - RM240 /night
10. Sky Star Hotel
Placed in the heart of Salak Tinggi Sepang, this modern building is located a 10-minute drive from Sepang F1 Circuit and Tesco Hypermarket. Port Dickson is 30 minutes away by car while Putrajaya is only a 15-minute drive away.
Address: 58, Jalan 2, Medan 120, Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, 43900 Sepang (Google Maps)
Price Range: RM100-RM150 /night
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Vacation rental cottage. Sleeps 6, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. No pets allowed.
Grand Lake, CO 80447
United States
This charming and quaint 2 bedroom/1 bath cabin is a true mountain getaway complete with log interior and rustic furnishings. Located on Sun Valley Lake where you can enjoy catch and release fishing and non-motorized water sports. The wood burning fireplace
in the living room and log stairs leading to the 2 bedrooms add to the Colorado cabin experience. The back deck is a perfect setting for a relaxing afternoon. Free WiFi and cable included! This home also has a sleeper sofa bringing the accommodation for this
home to 6 people. NOTE: No power craft (electric or gas) of any kind is allowed on Sun Valley Lake. The lake is a catch and release sport fishing lake only. OPEN LOG STAIRS TO BOTH BEDROOMS. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A FIVE NIGHT MINIMUM STAY OVER THE 4TH
OF JULY HOLIDAY. Minimum Age Requirement to rent this home is 21. STAY 4 NIGHTS AND WE'LL WAIVE THE CLEANING FEE!
Welcome to Grand Mountain Rentals! We're a local, family owned business serving Grand Lake for almost 30 years. With a select group of properties, we are committed to fulfilling your lodging and vacation needs. We offer a wide variety of accommodations including
single-family mountain homes, quintessential Colorado cabins and condos with lake views. All of our properties are within a 10 minute drive of both Rocky Mountain National Park and Grand Lake. We also offer pet-friendly lodging choices.
Our attention to detail and outstanding customer service is what sets us apart. We want you to love Grand Lake as much as we do! Our office is open 7 days a week and conveniently located downtown; you also have the peace of mind of an emergency 24 hours a day
on call service. Our guests also enjoy special discounts for recreational activities including boating, four wheeling and golfing.
For additional information, please visit the websites of the Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce and Visit Grand County.
Stayed 3 days ending in
September, 2018
Overall satisfaction:
Amanda F from Newtown, CT recommends this vacation rental
Coyote Cabin was a perfect rural retreat and Grand Mountain Rentals was wonderful! Delightful people, very helpful, accommodating, and kind!
Coyote Cabin is pretty unique! So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Lori M from Aurora, CO recommends this vacation rental
We had an incredible time at the Coyote Cabin. Peaceful, beautiful and saw amazing wildlife. Will definitely return!
Coyote Cabin is truly a special place. So glad the wildlife cooperated!
Stayed 3 days ending in
August, 2018
Bill Y from Highlands Ranch, CO recommends this vacation rental
A terrific cabin...beats camping in a tent by a long shot. Very close to Winding River RV Resort if you're looking for a cabin nearby instead of camping with a group at the RV resort. That's what we did. Less than a half-mile to the RV resort and walkable
if you want. Everything in the cabin is as it says it is...rustic but comfortable. Perfect spot on the lake. It wasn't as quiet as we anticipated because sound carries greatly across the lake and its shoreline all the way around is dotted with vacation homes,
which during our stay included big families partying on their decks or on the shore. We'd rent it again despite the stairs from the bedrooms to the main level. Those are tricky.
Glad you had a good time. We look forward to your next visit.
Sarah G from Anderson, SC recommends this vacation rental
A family vacation. Our first trip to the Rockies as a family. Vacation filled with outdoor activity.
So cool. Glad you had a great vacation.
Stayed 5 days ending in
July, 2018
Justin R from Colorado Springs, Colorado does not recommend this vacation rental.
The lake was very pretty and relaxing. The views amazing! Though loud neighbors across the lake and beside us that really ruined some of the nice evenings for us, also lots of people speeding past the house making for some noise. Highly recommend investing
in a water softener, the water tasted AWFUL and with filling up camelbacks for hikes and bike rides, it made for some grosse water... Didn't really like that we had to bring our trash into town... we paid a cleanup fee... this should be included in said cleanup
fee! Also, I would suggest as well... getting some kayaks, it would have been nice to get out ON the lake... Other then those items, the house was super cute and the property very beautiful.
Thank you for the review and we are happy you enjoyed your time at Coyote Cabin and Grand Lake. July is our busiest month here in Grand Lake with lots of families having fun! The trash dumpster is provided free of charge to our guests as trash cannot be left outside the homes due to some of our furry creatures that roam here. There was no cleanup fee added to your stay since you stayed 5 nights - we always waive the cleaning fee of stays of four nights or more. We hope you get a chance to come back to Grand Lake again!
Stayed 2 days ending in
September, 2017
Gary S from Altoona, IA recommends this vacation rental
My son, daughter and I stayed at Coyote Cabin. The property has a hand crafted cabin feel and backs to a small lake. My kids really liked the property and enjoyed our short stay. Great value, highly recommended.
I left a bag at the property the management company went out of their way help us out- Thanks Again!
Stayed 4 days ending in
August, 2017
a guest from Independence, MO recommends this vacation rental
This is a beautiful cabin in a fantastic location. Cabin was really clean and decorated nice. Would love to stay again. Lake views from two balconies!
a guest from Grapevine, Texas recommends this vacation rental
What an amazing place enjoyed by our whole family; age 5 to 65. So close to everything (National Park, hiking, horseback riding fishing, Grand Lake, the lodge). I will be returning. I recommend renting this cabin!
Stayed 3 days ending in
July, 2017
a guest from Fort Collins, CO recommends this vacation rental
Overall we really liked the cabin. It's clean and cozy, great Lake. A few things though, would like to be able to use a canoe like most of the other rentals on the lake. The water smelled like rust and the shower water was tinted red, actually stained
the towels when drying off. On Saturday it sounded like a military excercise was going on across the street with all the gunfire.
Bruce F from Knox County, TN recommends this vacation rental
It was a beautiful location. The cabin was comfortable. If there was a drawback, it was that the bathroom was on the lower level while the bedrooms were on the top level. The stairs made it potentially hazardous to go to the bathroom at night. Having said
that, the lake is great and the cabin in the wooded area is a wonderful setting. It was cool during the day and pleasant sleeping at night, very quiet. Good access to the national park and Grand Lake town. We saw moose and elk, birds and other wildlife close
by. I enjoyed the stay there.
Stayed 4 days ending in
June, 2017
Jamie S from Round Rock, TX recommends this vacation rental
We have been to Colorado twice loved every second of it stayed in the same cabin both times wonderful exciting experience. I was going to say that I didn't want to recommend it to anybody else because. I want to keep it for myself when I want to be there
in the same condition that it is now. But I think everybody should be able to experience that place it's wonderful.
Stayed 7 days ending in
August, 2016
Janice A from Littlerock, CA recommends this vacation rental
It was a wonderful cabin, enjoyed thoroughly the deck overlooking the lake, it was very serene and peaceful each day. The only item of concern was the water, not drinkable, as it was rusty from the pipes. Even after the filter was changed it was still
rusty and smelly.
Stayed 4 days ending in
August, 2015
a guest from Kearny, NJ recommends this vacation rental
Myself and my three sons stayed at the Coyote Cabin for four days in August to attend a wedding at Grand Lake Lodge. The cabin was isolated, but had all the amenities, which was what I wanted. My sons were a bit disappointed that the water around the dock
behind cabin was too overgrown with seaweed for fishing, but otherwise the cabin was perfect. I particularly want to shout out the people at the Grand Mountain Rentals office in Grand Lake, who were super-friendly, helpful and patient with all of my questions
as a first-timer in the area. They helped make my family vacation all that more enjoyable.
We are so pleased you had such a nice time at Coyote Cabin with your sons. It is a very special cabin. Thanks for the "shout out" to us here at the office. We really enjoy helping our guests get the most from their vacation here in Grand Lake! Hope you will come back and visit again!
Stayed 5 days ending in
July, 2015
Melanie N from Omaha, Nebraska recommends this vacation rental
Had a great time ! Used this rental for over flow from our other cabin we rented. Love the area. Had great family reunion.
Tom C from Ponder, Tx recommends this vacation rental
The Coyote cabin was very clean and cozy . We slept 5 there for 5 nights and we were very comfortable . Great location by the lake ( I do wish there was a paddle boat on site instead of having to rent one from town though ) . Overall great place .
So happy you enjoyed Coyote Cabin. It is a charming place! Please come back and stay with us again!
Stayed 3 days ending in
September, 2014
a guest from aurora, CO recommends this vacation rental
Cabin was clean ,great location right on the lake,grandson caught his first fish,would definitely stay again
RICHARD C from TUSCOLA, TX recommends this vacation rental
House on the lake was perfect setting. The house was very clean with the exception of mice. A couple of traps seem to eliminate that problem. Only suggestion I have is to enlarge the dock. We like to fish but found it hard to fit more then one person at
a time on the dock. We did get to experiance a Moose cow and her baby. That was very exciting, our first live Moose encounter. I highly recommend the cabin and the area it was in, especially to a young family, Watch out though, both bedrooms are up stairs
with some pretty steep stairs to navigate.
Stayed 3 days ending in
July, 2014
a guest from Brentwood, TN recommends this vacation rental
Great, quiet location. Close to town and RMNP. Beds a bit small. No dishwasher.
Stayed 4 days ending in
June, 2014
DAN W from Hesston, KS recommends this vacation rental
Spent 4 nights in the coyote cabin. Nice location with wildlife. We had 2 otters on the property as well as a young moose several times.
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This morning John and I ran the Forest City Road Race 5K - one of 5 races held in London today. They also put on a marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and kids fun run.
Everything happened around Victoria Park, downtown.
We each got two coupons for special food stations after the race, but the lines were so long that we just took our loot and went home. But our number bibs are also coupons for a smoothie joint in town, so we'll be making a visit later this week.
John walked the course in 39:49, though he ran a sprint for the last 100 meters or so. The excitement of the race and finish line made him want to run, I think.
I came in at 32:39, which is 2 minutes faster than the last 5K I did, and the best time I've gotten since I was a senior in college. So it was an all around success! We're running another in Indiana on May 22nd, and I'm interested to see John's reaction to how different it will be. The one today took place all around downtown and was pretty large. The one in Indiana will be around a lake, a trail run, and it will probably be a lot smaller.
My participant's medal is hanging proudly from my "new" desk, which I'm sure will be on this blog soon enough (Goodwill, $14!).


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The Game
I'll say upfront that it's hard-ish for me to be critical of Fincher. I've liked him since Alien3, which I always thought was significantly better than Aliens. Yes, I am that ahead of my time.
So, I thought I'd give The Game another go. I remember it being fun.
Yeah, it's got Michael Douglas in it, but sometimes Mikey is great. I mean, who doesn't love him in Traffic (recently rewatched; review coming soon) or Falling Down? And Sean Penn. Come on. How can this film fail?
And it doesn't.
Conrad (Penn) buys super-wealthy brother Nicholas (Douglas) a gift certificate to partake in a "game" of some sort, but he gives no clues about what it involves. There follows a veritable plague of calamities that befall our hapless (but frankly not very likable) hero Nick.
Is this part of the game? Or has Nick been taken for a ride by a bunch of conmen? Is Conrad involved? How about waitress Christine (Deborah Kara Unger), who Nick has picked up along the way?
Full of twists and turns, this movie should keep you guessing even while it increases the heights to which you're asked to suspend your disbelief. But it's a fun couple of hours, even on a repeat viewing.
Ultimately, though, this is a film that entertains. Nothing more, nothing less. For that, I award The Game a solid 70 points.
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I went to the bath again recently…. this time one that overlooks the ocean. It was probably a very bad idea since I'm still not over whatever nasty bug hit us last week.
But it is a beautiful bath overlooking the ocean in a most amazing hotel. Very different from the bath house near my daughter's apartment in Nagoya!
Now that was old school. The kind where the attendant can look into the change room if he wants to… Yes, he! There was a man on duty when I arrived. Of course, he or she seldom looks. And I think I was actually more disturbed by the fact that the doorway to the change room had not only no door but no curtain. And there was an unobstructed view through the change room of the bath beyond.
At least there was no door between the men and women's bath! That used to be par for the course – it was ostensibly for the cleaning ladies but children liked to go back and forth from one side to the other. One was always in danger of seeing and being seen (by people one knew!)
I felt, well, uncomfortable. And it sent me back 37 years to that time when pregnant with our third child I found myself unable to reach our own bathtub. I just couldn't maneuver that baby bump past the washing machine which shared the drain with the bath! So in desperation I headed for the local bath house telling myself that if my tall blonde colleague could do it, so could I.
Still, it was… challenging for a rather young (early 20s) and rather modest New Englander.
Modest… what was modest?
I don't think I knew any more….
No American would have blinked an eye at my mother in her back garden with rather short shorts and a halter top and bare feet. But I suspected it would probably shock our language school teachers. I didn't show them the photo. Sleeveless was still taboo in Japan. So were North American necklines. And for that matter, so were red dresses.
It seemed there were so many places we had to be careful not to offend.
And yet there were so many other things that offended my own sense of modesty… a perfect stranger snatching the covering from my carefully concealed breast in the midst of a very crowded thoroughfare with the excuse "Your baby is going to suffocate!"
There was so much underwear… It was obvious everywhere. It hung in racks over our heads while we entertained. On hot nights men stripped down to their underwear to lounge – or walk the streets! On long ferry rides even prim and proper ladies might strip to their underwear and sit around (in mixed company) eating and drinking with their friends.
And there was the lack of underwear… when my husband went calling he would, as often as not, be met by an old women clad only in an undershirt (no bra) and often zipping up her pants as she came to the door. (Young women also went without that item of clothing – they were just less obvious about it.)
Sometimes it was hard to identify on just how many levels a thing jarred.. for instance, when the ramen delivery man cheerfully greeted me as he peed on the street!
And the strange dichotomies when my worlds collided.
Toilets… I'm pretty sure that toilet conversations were common in North America. I had never thought twice about talking through the toilet door to close friends and female family members. My 4 daughters, however, all informed me that this was just plain gross.
They also complained loud and long about the the space under the door in public toilets in North America. The doors in Japan go to floor. Always.
And yet the child who complained the loudest about that space under the toilet door was very proud of her junior high class for their mature attitude toward changing their clothes together – boys and girls – in the classroom. Whaat?!
You can't talk to your mother through the toilet door but it doesn't bother you to change your clothes with the boys!
There's more. While in high school this same child greeted a colleague of ours who unwittingly walked in on her in the bath with perfect equanimity. I learned about it from his Asian wife who thought it was terribly funny.
And me? Well, I was left wondering why the 12 inch space at the bottom of the toilet in the girls room is a problem…
Such a different world.
Such different standards.


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I have seen many people came out with this idea!Even I used it...lol!
The person who inspired us all and who was the first creating it was Ellie (fakeshake3). By wearing it and putting different kind of accessories etc. many people thought it was/is awesome and thought to use it too.What's your opinion?Personally I love it! :)
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Many women from all over the world have tried out the WEN cleansing conditioner products by Chaz Dean, and rightfully so since it has been formulated to bring results to all hair types for all women. Chaz Dean is a well known hair stylist that has been in the industry for many years, and today he has worked with many different celebrities. His main goal in creating WEN was to create a product that could help women tame unruly hair, and breathe new life back into each strand, regardless of the hair type. Even damaged hair that has become dry or brittle can benefit from Wen cleansing conditioners. For the health conscious women out there, WEN is also an all natural product, containing no chemicals for styling or cleaning.
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10 Steps to Happiness
Post #1
Last Tuesday I went to the dentist where one of the dental assistants asked me, "So, how many kids are you up to now?" I told her seven and her mouth dropped open in the usual response. She recovered and said, "Well, I struggle with my two, I don't know how you do it!" This is also the usual response.
On Friday I took all seven of those kids to the dollar store, to be honest I was really nervous about this trip. Seven kids in the dollar store? Ya, that's for crazy people! Before we went I reminded them that we were shopping for Nana's birthday party this time, not for themselves. At the door I hushed them all and in we went. I quickly ushered them all to the "hair and beauty" aisle where I told them that I would give them a tour of the store so they could find the perfect gift for Nana. After the first round we walked through again and they all picked their perfect present for her. When we went to the front of the store to pay I jokingly said to the cashier, "Sorry to disturb your peace!" Her eyes went wide and she said, "Oh no! No you didn't! Your kids are so well behaved! I don't know how you kept them so quiet!
Later on Friday I was watching the Deacon's basketball tournament when someone from our ward sat beside me. In the midst of our conversation he said, "Well, you two have one of the nicest families in Cardston, I don't know how you do it!"
I bet you are starting to see a theme in my conversations with people about my family. "How do you do it?"
Most of us want to know ways to make our family relationships healthier and stronger. Lucky for us we have been given some guidance in that area. Some great information on how to have a happy family life comes directly from The Family: A Proclamation to the World.
In President Henry B. Eyring's BYU Address about the Family Proclamation he said, "the title tells us something about how to prepare. We can expect that God won't just tell us a few interesting things about the family; he will tell us what a family ought to be and why. And we know at the outset that we could be easily overwhelmed with such thoughts as "This is so high a standard, and I am so weak that I can never hope for such a family." That feeling can come because what our Heavenly Father and his Son Jesus Christ want for us is to become like them so that we can dwell with them forever, in families. We know that from this simple statement of their intent: "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man" (Moses 1:39)."
In the middle of the seventh paragraph of that sacred document it reads, "Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation."
Check back tomorrow to see these main points broken down to see how they can help with family happiness...