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29% of Arvada residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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MRASA Toy Run 2011
- 33rd Toy Run 2011 -
Sunday, December 11th
Article from The Weekender Herald...
Toy Run Coming To Callington
by Jarrad Delaney
The sight of thousands of motorcyclists roaring up the freeway trailing tinsel and bearing toys may seem bizarre, but every year Father Christmas comes to town on two wheels in the form of the Motorcycle Riders' Association's Toy Run.
For the past 32 years, the Toy Run has brought happiness to many families at Christmas time.This year's Toy Run will be a little different as for the first time, the event will start and finish at two new venues.
The Motorcycle Riders' Association of South Australia has hosted the event in early December every year since 1979, when motorcyclists from around the state come together to donate toys for St Vincent de Paul to give to families in need at Christmas.
Since the event started the MRASA have hosted a motorcycle run where the motorcyclists travel from Glenelg to a charity event in Hahndorf. An average of 10,000-12,000 riders turn out for the event each year.
But this year is different as the Toy Run will now begin at Victoria Park and finish in Callington. Safety concerns about riding through Hahndorf and traffic delays have prompted the change in venues. Safety is always the main concern with organisers, with the safety of riders and pedestrians the main priority when planning the event.
The MRASA says the route will be about 10 minutes longer this year but will be a more enjoyable ride with less traffic hold ups.
The MRASA's Toy Run Coordinator, Harald Lindemann, said there was a lot of interest from towns in the Adelaide Hills to hold the end of the run.
"When people found out the Toy Run wasn't going to Hahndorf anymore, we had offers from quite a number of places to hold the end of the run," he said. " We chose Callington because it had a big oval and is on flat land which will provide easier access for people."
The MRASA is now calling for volunteers for the event as the work has been important in ensuring the smooth operation of the event.
For the Toy Run, volunteers fill rolls such as marshalling and setting up and packing away stalls and tents. Marshalls are required to undergo traffic control training by SAPOL.
Mr Lindemann expressed the importance of volunteers for these rolls. "Volunteers are always needed for the Toy Run and it is better to have more than we need," he said. "It's a worthwhile cause and the volunteers will be helping to bring joy to many families at Christmas time."
The new Toy Run route looks to be a permanent change for the event, one which the MRASA is confident will bring further success to this annual event. For everyone involved, the Toy Run is one of the most rewarding ways to bring happiness to those in need at Christmas time.
For more information on the Toy Run or to become involved as a volunteer, contact Harald Lindemann on 0421 289 714
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|Pictures of birdbath through Crepe Myrtles--January 2011
I do not know if I have said this recently, but I am loving my new camera! Above you see 3 shots of our birdbath with different points of view. If there is one thing I am quickly discovering about taking pictures of the same spaces in our yard is that if you move just so, or scoot to the right, or step in ever so closer, you gain a different point of view. Some views are obscure, such as looking at our birdbath through our Crepe Myrtles. Yet, if I do say so myself, the beauty of the Crepe Myrtles is appreciated more when used as a frame for our beloved birdbath.
The birdbath in the picture is almost 30 years old. It has been stained with pesticide and fertilizer. Its base has cracked due to hard freezes and the rebar that holds it steady is exposed. Yet it remains as one of our most beloved focal points of the garden. It is loved and appreciated by the birds every so often, but is loved by the dogs in the heat of summer for a cool sip of water even more. It adorns the beautiful blooms of our prized Irises when they are in bloom, and becomes the centerpiece when they recede.
Once again, I will urge you to step out into your garden, even now, and look for those wonderful points of view that are your favorites and snap a picture. Post a comment on this post with a link so others can enjoy the beauty of your landscape, too!


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"I chose Brooks because it really stood out to me how nice and considerate the kids were and just how family-like the school was," said Duncan Sutherland '19.
The room for growth was key for Gabi Hillner '17. "You can take anything you want in any direction," she said. "I came in as an athlete. I had no clue I had any desire to write. I love writing now. It's a huge part of who I am and I don't think that I would've been able to experience that if I didn't go to Brooks and wasn't so encouraged by the people around me."
Ritikia Kommareddi '17 was drawn to Brooks' inclusive spirit: "People at Brooks come from all backgrounds, all races, ethnicities, financial situations, but when you come here. . . It's just a part of who you are, it doesn't define who you are."
"Everyone here is just very open to different perspectives and different ideas," said Coco Sun '17, sharing what appealed to her. "I think that's part of the reason why you see students all over campus doing all kinds of different things. Whatever it is that you're doing, everyone respects it and thinks that you're great for doing something that you're passionate about."
"Brooks is very homey and comforting," said Hannah Latham '17. "It's a place where community, family and friends are very important. Everyone knows everyone."
The relaxed feel sold Caroline O'Shea '17. "It's a really welcoming place and a place that fosters learning in a safe and encouraging environment, rather than a stressful one," she said. "It's just a really fun place."
Kyle Helfrich '17 said that our supportive teachers made all the difference for him. "I think having teachers that care about you as much as they do here at Brooks has been the reason I've grown as a student and as a person," he said. "They made me push myself."
"I chose Brooks because of the balance between academics and sports," said Alex Nemon '20. "It's a place where you can grow, and just strive to be your best self, every single day, a place where you can have fun and achieve everything that you ever wanted to."
Academics inspired Jason Gold '18. "The academics at Brooks are challenging, yet no matter how advanced and rigorous the class is, every teacher is there to offer support," he said. "There are classes for every type of student. Collaboration with my classmates has been perfectly balanced with a sense of independence. In my AP AB Calculus class, my teacher would open his house once a week — as well as be in his classroom during free periods. He was always willing to help us understand the material. He taught us how to grow as students and as people, all while we were learning advanced calculus concepts."
Jackie Desautels '18 added, "The small class sizes at Brooks allow teachers to reach each student. My English teacher met with me many times outside of class to work on my essay writing skills. I felt supported and driven to improve."


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I've been in Whitehorse roughly 30 hours now and as I wander the streets of this beautiful little city I've been blown away by all the beautiful street murals that adorn buildings all over town. I've taken a ton of photographs of them because they truly are works of art.
Seems God made sure I would stumble across the artist of these fine pieces of art as I strolled around Whitehorse, my camera recording everything I found of interest.
After returning to Red Square for more shots of the Prospector statue with Jane Gaffin's name on it I wandered down by the SS Klondike paddleboat display on the Yukon River at the far end of town. There I noticed something I hadn't seen the evening before when I came down here. A beautiful mural on the back of a shed of three galloping white horses. A ladder stood nearby, as well as a milk bucket of paint supplies.
I took a few photos of the fascinating scene before me when a guy wandered into my view. He waited respectfully for me to finish shooting the mural before walking on. As I turned away I noticed he stopped at the ladder leaning against the wall, leaned down and picked up some painting.
I turned back and asked if he was the artist.
"Yes, I am," he replied softly.
"You do beautiful work," I said.
His only response? A humble "Thank you."
I commented that I'd been wandering all over town taking photos of the murals that dotted my travels around the downtown streets.
"Most of those are mine," he said quietly.
He asked if I was from Whitehorse.
"No, I flew up yesterday morning for the funeral of a friend."
He offered his condolences and then explained the mural hadn't been there this morning, that he'd been painting over the graffiti someone had painted over his original piece.
"That explains why I didn't see it when I walked past here last night."
He smiled.
"It's even better than the first one, so it's not a total waste," he said quietly.
"It's such a shame that some jerks feel the need to destroy things just for fun," I replied.
He said he just wanted to make things beautiful and that he didn't get paid for any of his murals. He simply wanted to make Whitehorse a more beautiful place when he was gone than it was when he arrived.
"Life is so short, so fleeting," he said referencing my friend's recent death. "That's why I do this. I just want to make a difference."
"Do you mind if I take a few pictures of you with your mural?"
"No, not at all." He turned back to the mural and brushed a few strokes politely for my camera. I thanked him for his time and walked away. I stopped a few paces later and turned back to the young artist.
"Colin Alexander."
"Thanks Colin, for your beautiful artwork. Have a great afternoon."
"You too," he said cheerfully as I left him to finish his repairs on the three white horses...
If you've never been to Whitehorse I heartily encourage you to spend some time wandering the streets of the downtown core. Colin Alexander's murals dot buildings large and small all over town and they truly are beautiful works of art.
It's little things like a chance meeting and shared beauty… tiny slices of time where two people meet and share a positive moment together… that make life so amazing. I find it hard not to be thankful for God's graciousness at times like this; for giving me such a delightful treat as meeting the artist whose mural artwork I'd admired since arriving in this amazing Yukon city.
Whitehorse is a beautiful city where Colin Alexander's street art is just one of many of the delights waiting here for you to discover.


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Pre-School Assistants
Chearsley & Haddenham Under Fives have a vacancy for two Part-time Pre-School Assistants.
Hours are negotiable and will be term-time only.
Previous experience and pre-school qualifications would be an advantage, but are not essential as training is available.
Chearsley and Haddenham Under Fives is a registered charity. We were awarded a "Good" rating by Ofsted last year recognising that we provide a happy, secure and supportive environment to our children. If you would like to join our dedicated team we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please download an application form from our website, www.chuf.co.uk. For any queries contact us on 01844 299123 or email email@example.com
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 23rd February 2016.
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Lake Enchanto the location of a 1930 fairyland resort in the Malibu hills where a Kim West installation and the Heidi Duckler Dance theatre perform a one-time throwback performance to that distant time. As the sun dips below the trees at Peter Strauss Ranch, shadows elongate. When vintage bathing suit-clad dancers propel through the space, for a moment it ceases to be 2017. Then the ritual begins, and into the "lake" the dancers go, dragging with them their memories, and, setting them ablaze.
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"We have studied everything. There are no indications as to how the weapon functions. I am convinced we need to interface with it in order to learn of its function," Anise said.
"Interface with it?" O'Neill asked. "You mean like when Marty got it to light up?" Reacting to a spur of the moment, he sat down in one of the two seats, located at either end of the weapon. The device immediately lighted up again, like it had when Martouf touched it - just the other half of it this time. "Whoa - seems I got the gene too." He grinned. "So - this really is the weapon. I wonder what it does? Carter only said something vague about bolts of lightning that could take down ships, or something such."
"There are stories about weapons made by the Ancients, which fired swarms of a kind of energy bolts, which could somehow be controlled, and which could take down entire fleets," Anise explained.
O'Neill nodded. "That sounds awesome. Let's hope this one does the same - and that we can get it to work."
"I believe this may be a variation of that, and that it is perhaps controlled from the two seats," Anise said. "Supposedly, the other Ancient weapons are controlled from a single chair."
"Then let's see if we can figure out how to use it. Marty - why don't you sit down in the other seat, then I stay in this one," O'Neill said.
Martouf nodded. "Certainly."
They both took their places and now the entire device became active.
"I believe we are indeed connected through a neural interface," Martouf said. "When I concentrate, I can see the surface of the planet, the building, or mountain that we are inside, and the area around it."
"Yes, I see it too!" O'Neill exclaimed. "I wonder what happens if... whoa!"
Suddenly a glowing missile sprang from the middle of the device, and flew around the room in a circle.
"Jack!" Daniel cried, and threw himself to the ground.
Anise and Teal'c let themselves fall flat as well, looking worriedly at the danger.
After the missile had circled the room once more, it went straight for the corridor they had entered the room through, and disappeared. A few moments later they heard an explosion, and the ground shook.
O'Neill and Martouf/Lantash both let go of the pads with their hands, and sat up straight, looking somewhat shaky. When they rose, the weapon powered down.
"It would seem you found out how to make it work," Anise observed drily, as she picked herself up from the floor.
"Yes. I apologize for the small... mishap," Lantash said.
"Everyone okay?" O'Neill asked.
"Yeah, I think so." Daniel took a deep breath as he, too, rose.
"I am well," Teal'c said. "Major Carter is still unconscious, but is otherwise unharmed."
If Sam had been in control, she would have jumped when the missile flew above her with a whooshing sound.
As it was, she could do nothing, not even open her eyes and see what was going on. She could listen to their discussions, though.
Moments later, she sensed Jolinar waking up. She did not know whether the symbiote had been awakened by the sound, her host's shock, or if she would have awakened by then in any case.
Jolinar lay completely still, listening, trying to figure out what was going on.
*You could always ask me,* Sam suggested,
*You! You do not exist! If I want something from you, I will just take it!*
Sam 'rolled' her eyes. *If I don't exist, how come I've been awake, listening to what's been going on, while you've just been sleeping away?*
Jolinar was silent for a moment. *In that case I shall take the information you so kindly has gathered for me and use it against your friends!*
*No need to take it - I give it to you. Freely. Because it'll make it quite clear to you that there's no way you can use the weapon!*
Jolinar surged through Sam's memories of the events. *So I need a special.. gene as you call it,* she finally concluded. *Well, since two of your friends have it, that should not be a problem. I just need to convince them I am you. Since they also seem to hold affection for you, it should not be hard.*
Sam mentally 'snorted'. *Right. You can't even convince them you're you.*
*What kind of ridiculous statement is that!* Jolinar 'scoffed'. *A clear sign of why humans are inferior!*
*You're talking to me, aren't you?* Sam observed. *Anyway, I guess I wasn't clear - I meant you can't convince them you're the real you.*
*You mean the Tok'ra who owned your body previously. Yes, do not be so surprised. I do know you were a host to some creature calling herself Jolinar. I have also learned who the Tok'ra are, from you. It will be their undoing! Weak heretics!*
*There is nothing weak about the Tok'ra, but never mind that. They would listen to her, but not to you. Oh,well, it is good you are too much of a fool to see that,* Sam told her, hoping it would lure Jolinar to her plan.
Sam knew from a scan Anise had made some time ago, that she carried all of Jolinar's memories, even if she could not access them. If she could make Jolinar absorb them, she hoped it would mean she became the same Jolinar again.
Of course, she could not say that - it would probably assure that Jolinar did not absorb the memories.
*You have her memories! If I took those, I would easily be able to fool your stupid friends!* Her satisfaction and overconfidence overflowed the connection between them. *Did you think I would not realize this?* She 'laughed'. *I will take her memories. All of them! And then I will use them to fool your gullible friends! They will help me conquer your world - after I have taken control of Sokar's army! I will be the most powerful system lord in the Galaxy!*
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Tomorrow night is the College BCS National Championship. Though I lived in Texas for 5 years and always pulled for the Texas Longhorns (and I love Colt McCoy and Coach Mack Brown) – my heart is strong for the SEC. Therefore I'm picking and pulling for Alabama. Honestly, I'd be happy either way, but I think I'll be pulling for Alabama as I watch the game. Who you got?
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text: Steel Notes Magazine November 2016 Event Review Sands Event Center Sands Casino Enters a New Dimension By Foxxy Roxxy, Photos by Sheri Bayne The night of August 4, 2016 the Sands Event Center became an alternate universe. Surroundings became particles of outer space. Our performers, our guides, were in space suits. The narrator of our journey, a simple man dressed as a "nerd" with his glasses and bowtie. Dustin Bates, the narrator describes in songs that there are discoveries being made every day that the people of this world should know about. Instead of us knowing about these findings for free, for just extra knowledge, this information has to go through a series of steps just so one can make money. Dustin Bates, founder and lead singer of Starset, has set out on a mission to inform the audience of the Starset Society in which the band is based on. "We are a collective of like minded individuals dedicated to the publicizing of scientific discoveries that have been silenced or otherwise stolen by rogue agents. We do not support the release of technologies owned or developed by the government for the protection of its citizens. Rather, we toil day and night to make shed light on that scientific knowledge which is being hidden from an unassuming public for undeserved private financial exploitation. We subscribe to no political affiliations, only the self evident rights of man, paramount of which is his right to the general knowledge of his existence and place in the universe." – The Starset Society's Mission Their first album Transmissions is available online and in stores now. According to All Music, "The album is centered around a supposed transmission of human origin that was broadcast from the constellation Ophiuchus, which foretells the future and demise of mankind." On this same night, after Starset, came a local Pennsylvania band that hasn't performed in awhile. They're back and stronger than ever thanks to founder Benjamin Burnley. Even through his illness he stays optimistic, not 46 Steel Notes Magazine www.steelnotesmagazine.com


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Throughout my entire life, I can remember the number of times I've been impressed by a conversation with a particular person, or group of people – and I can honestly say that it hasn't been many. But, one of these instances happened just a few days ago when I was introduced to this lovely lady, whose real name I will not reveal, I'll just refer to her as 'Hawa'.
A few days back, I had the pleasure of sitting down with her, and what was supposed to be our first official introduction, turned into a heartfelt storytelling session between two women. Though covered from head to toe with the exception of her eyes and her hands, I was enraptured by her beauty, and there was something illuminating about her aura. I felt calm around this woman as she told me the story of her journey towards Islam. Hawa, is a Muslim who converted to Islam eight months ago.
The road towards Islam and getting closer to your Creator, especially for the converts, is not an easy one. Change is never easy, and converting to another religion is a life-changing choice; one that changes the course of one's life forever.
One has to face a 360 degree transition in terms of lifestyle, clothing, social relationships and long-held beliefs. The hardest part would be gaining acceptance from one's family or loved ones, because when you undergo such a life-changing transition, people might think that you're not the same person anymore.
But you are. You are still you, and religion shouldn't be something that segregates you from another person because the world is made up of people from various religions, skin colours, races. And we can all live in harmony with one another, right? Luckily for Hawa, her family accepted her and treated her the same way as they did before.
When I asked her when exactly did she start falling in love with Islam, she told me that even from an early age, she had always been seeking for some sort of truth to fill the spiritual void in her. Back then, she was never content going to church – something about it didn't sit right with her. She went from one religion to another, looking for the truth.
The Who, What, Why, Where?
These questions remained unanswered until she finally learnt about Islam. To her, "Islam makes sense." Finally, she had a real grasp on the answers she had been seeking for the longest time. She started learning more about Islam and filling herself with knowledge, and as that progressed, her love for Islam grew as well as her love for the Almighty. Imagine sitting there, in front of her, listening to all this. MashaAllah, I felt defeated and refreshed at the same time. I love how well-versed she was with Islamic quotes – it's as if she were a magician who could pull out any hadith or Quran verse out of her sleeves! Aside from the obvious fascination and admiration, I realised something even more important: talking to her about Islam encouraged me to be a better Muslim.
There are countless things that she loves about Islam, but when I asked her to pick what she likes most, her answer caught me by surprise:
"The journey of getting closer to Allah. I love having the security of knowing that Allah is always there, that he is all-seeing, all-knowing, that wherever I am, he is always there to watch over me."
She has only been a Muslim for about eight months, but her devotion and passion for Islam is unquestionable – it feels as if she has been a Muslim for her entire life. She has even committed herself to a niqab. Even though it has been only a few days since she has started donning the face veil, to me, as someone who has always wanted to wear one, this act shows how brave she is at being a Muslim. Myself, born a Muslim, have never had the courage to even go out with a niqab, even when I tried wearing it a couple of times in the secrecy of my own bedroom. This is what I find inspiring about Hawa. When I asked her what gave her that courage to go out with her niqab, she simply answered, "Fear of Allah."
This is what I find inspiring about her; that Allah is always kept in her heart and mind, in whatever she does, in her life choices, and everything else.
I hope she will continue to inspire people, anyone that she meets, regardless of their religion. I hope that she will always be courageous in her pursuit of getting closer to Him. As Muslims, we need only to be courageous, and to think of Allah, and He will pave the way for us as He is always there, watching over us. So, have courage, fear not, for Allah has promised us in the Quran that, "Verily with every hardship comes ease."


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High school students across California recently submitted entries to the LegiSchool Project's "California Through My Eyes" photography contest. This contest tasks students with capturing images that are pertinent to California and accompanying them with a brief artist's statement. Shared themes were California's unique diversity, our stunning landscape, and post-drought shots of the snow!
This year was also a record breaking year! We ended up receiving 520 photos. A selection of judges were then required to narrow down the photos to the top 12% (featured below). Our top photos were judged by interim Director Elisia Hoffman, Sacramento State's Media Production Specialist Jessica Vernone and Sacramento State's Photographer and Design Coordinator Bruce Clark.
Many thanks to the 57 schools that participated in our contest! We also want to thank the district and legislative offices that did outreach to their constituents!
These photos will also be on display at the California State Capitol from July 10th-August 10th (originally June 15th-July 15th), located on the third floor of the annex.
And without further delay, the results:
Grand Prize Winner ($150)
Elysse's winning photo, "Source of Activism" shows a mother and child marching for immigration rights in Los Angeles. Elysse, in her statement, notes how hard immigrants work and fight for what they believe in. "The mother represents the source of activism; the child is receiving a flag from his older sister and you can see the happiness it brings to be in that environment….people of different cultures came together fighting for many different issues in the community, which are all important to California."
Runners Up ($100, in alphabetical order)
This year Kira and her class took a trip to Bishop, California and witnessed a two day Pow Wow. "The moment I saw the older Pow Wow Princess help position the crown on the tiny younger junior Pow Wow Princess' head, I realized how luck I was to be able to be apart of this amazing American experience."
Alejandro's photo, "All It Takes…Is a Bench," is of a park bench positioned between the trees with a beautiful view of the bustling city life. "Sometimes all it takes, is a seat at a park bench with a view–to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us, here in California."
Dante, in his artist statement, describes California's rich history of lowrider culture, which first began in the Latino community and has since spread to other cultures. The subject in the photo is Dante's father, who started lowriding in the 1970s. "Lowriding celebrates the families at the heart of California life. It is no wonder that California's culture and style has been exported worldwide through music, art and fashion."
Stephanie, accompanies her beautiful photo, "Golden Gate Bridge," with a poem. Here just a few lines:
"It was first constructed 1937. San Francisco
Is the fourth most populous city in California
And which is the showpiece of the bay area"
Honorable Mentions
Megan went to visit her sister, who is studying diary production at Chico State University. She was lucky enough to capture a picture of this curious cow. Her photo, "Udderly Ammosed Californian Cow," perfectly depicts California's rich agriculture.
Stephanie, hoped to capture California's unique beauty in her photo submission. "Everyone wants to come to California and see all the beautiful attractions and they fall in love with the state. Just as the rose attracts people, California does the same."
"When people from other states talk about California, usually their first thought is of our beaches." Megan's photo, "Reflections," perfectly includes all aspects when we think of a beach: sand, sunglasses and a lifeguard stand.
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One of the televisions series we are watching right now is Modern Family and one of the families has got two teen girls and a tween boy. A recent favourite episode of mine was when all three women in the family had their menstrual cycles synced and unloaded emotional armageddon on the men in the family. Part of what I enjoyed about the episode was the look of horror on Packrat's face and how the syncing of the menstrual cycles was termed "Satan's trifecta".
At the same time, I recently had a weekend of being single mum to two boys; Packrat was busy at work last weekend and Jordan was off on a sleepover with her cousin. So, it was just the two boys and myself. While I enjoyed the fact that there was very little fighting, the whole weekend was about Star Wars/ Clone Wars and toilet humour and by the end of it, I was bored and missed my daughter and totally totally 'boy-ed' out.
Meanwhile, I have seen Packrat with the boys and I am grateful on various levels that they have him. He speaks their language, fixes their toys and plays with them while Mommy stands helplessly by, worried that they would clonk their heads on light sabres a little too hard. When I see him with them, I instinctively get all that child-rearing literature of why boys need their dad around.
And after that episode of Modern Family, Packrat is thankful that he doesn't live in a family with just girls or we'd all 'monstruate' together. He needs some testosterone to balance off the potentially ridiculous PMS hormones that would be flying around.


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The kids love to play with Legos. Mommy is pretty boring when it comes to this. I can build tall towers and houses and basic stuff, but I am lame.
Daddy is GREAT at Legos. Daddy builds airplanes that look like real airplanes. Daddy opened our children's eyes to the world of Legos.
This picture shows Little with one of Mommy's Lego creations of late. Since Daddy upped the anty, Mommy has been trying to think outside the proverbial box. This is a Lego lollipop. It's what Little asked for.
It actually reminds me of my first year at Troy State University when I attended the Baptist Student Union and sang with their ensemble. It looks like one of those big microphones we held to sing into.


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Episode 45: The Second Level Of Perfect, with Myke Hurley
We welcome returning champion Myke Hurley back to the show, giving refuge to a temporarily homeless podcaster. Musing about Scott Pilgrim following Myke's appearance on Defocused, sharing Amazon guilt during a therapy session, and creeping out couriers, in and amongst the following topics:
- Apple look set to announce their annual iPhone event
- September 9th (make a note in your diaries)
- Will we see wearables too?
- What size iPhones might we see and how on earth do you choose which one to get?
- Piracy in the UK
- Police move to cut torrent website advertising off at the source
- The availability of TV & Film in the UK vs the USA
- Amazon Prime Video
- Mark's experience of using OS X Yosemite and iOS 8
- Hand-off features
- Current stability
- Dark mode
- The Apple & Beats transition
- Implications for the employees
- The future of Beats Music
- The future for a bloated iTunes
- The Lytro Illum camera
- Very interesting but niche and ultimately... kind of unnecessary
- The HTC One (M8) and its similar camera features
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- mykehurley.net
- Twitter: @imyke
- Defocused: "A Constant Sense Of Achievement" with Myke Hurley
- Myke's previous appearance on this show: #28: A Bottle Of Champagne Each
- IRL Talk 35: You Can't Limit Infinity
- Re/code: Apple to Hold iPhone Event on Sept. 9
- BBC News: Police placing anti-piracy warning ads on illegal sites
- Technically Correct: Episode 16: A Stiff Drink And Three Hours
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- NBC: Parks & Recreation
- Apple: OS X Beta Program
- Apple begin transitioning Beats team
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Larch Class making Hot Cross Buns for Easter!
In Larch Class we have been learning all about the Christian tradition of Easter. Alongside learning lots of interesting facts about Palm Sunday and the Easter Story we have also looked at the religious symbols that relate to Easter. One of the religious symbols is Jesus being crucified on the cross. That's why we decided to have lots of fun and make delicious hot cross buns! Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten by Christians on Good Friday but we had ours a little early!


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Durbar Square is the generic name used to describe plazas and areas opposite the old royal palaces in Nepal. It consists of temples, idols, open courts, water fountains and more. Before the Unification of Nepal, Nepal consisted of small kingdoms, and Durbar Squares are most prominent remnants of those old kingdoms in Nepal. There are numerous local guides around, should you want to gather a bit more information on the location.
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Last week, in an interview with Edge magazine, Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami said, "We only need one console. Why do I have to make two versions of a game? And when Xbox One was first announced it had lower specs than PS4, but now they're almost identical." Considering the idea of a "console war" has been with the industry since the "bit war" days, and Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo have gone to great lengths to distinguish themselves from and disparage their opponents, it's kind of a bold statement to make. And, perhaps predictably, the comments on the Edge article, as well as on sites like IGN and The Sixth Axis, are filled with polite and less-than-polite disagreement with Mikami.
Sifting through the usual back-and-forth over which console is truly the most powerful, some comments have decided to actually address what Mikami is talking about and the one comment I've seen the most frequently goes something like this, "Having one console, as Mikami proposes, would be bad for the industry. Competition between companies forces them to provide the best product to the consumer." The gist of the argument being that the competition between Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo (although Nintendo mostly operates, for good or ill, as if they live in a universe outside of our own) ensures that the consumer gets the best product. But is the current business model for video games consoles healthy for developers, consumers, and games?
I think it's important to note that Mikami's statements about the two upcoming next-gen consoles are made from the point-of-view of a developer within the industry, not the typical gamer. Clearly, Mikami's concern is the stress and pressure that having two nearly identical, but separate, consoles to develop for puts on developers. In the same article, Keiji Inafune, the designer of Mega Man and creator of Dead Rising, sheds a little more light on the issue: "If you get down to the tiny details then maybe each is better at one thing than the other, but it doesn't really impact the way you make a game. It's not like PS4 or Xbox One are particularly hard to develop for. Quite the opposite: you can make whatever you want on either one, and that should be enough for anyone." The problem isn't figuring out how to port a game to the PS4 or Xbox One, it's having to do it at all that Mikami has a problem with. Ridiculous budgets, unrealistic sales expectations, and, as recently demonstrated by the "#RyseFacts" mini-controversy, developers being overworked to meet deadlines are all problems in developing a AAA game, and having to deal with two consoles, despite being nearly identical, only compounds those problems.
In his Zero Punctuation: "E3 2013" video, Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw closes with a list of reasons why the forthcoming console market deserves all the ridicule he heaps on it, but one in particular stood out to me: ". . . The flagrantly anti-consumer culture of artificial exclusivity that has created a world in which games are expected to support consoles, in which artwork exists to serve the medium on which artwork is presented, as if the words of a great novel exist to serve paper. . . ."
Yahtzee's argument is twofold: one, exclusives hurt consumers; and, two, console manufacturers using games to sell their consoles puts the "paper" before the "words", so to speak. It's not hard to see why exclusives hurt consumers. While the aforementioned internet comments would argue that exclusives increase the competition between consoles, it does mean that if a gamer wants to have certain experiences then they would need to buy more than one console. Not only does this require the consumer to shell out upwards of $500 two times to get certain experiences, but it also places an inordinate amount of industry (read: publishers, developers, press, and gamers of all types) focus on consoles and not games. If video games are a form of art then certainly there's something backwards here. I mean, how much should the hardware actually matter besides whether or not it runs the game? The "console wars" are a by-product of this unnecessary shift of focus, where what you play the game on is made just as important as the game itself.
So what is the solution? I'm not sure I have one. I think an argument could be made to model the console space after the PC market, where all PC games can run on all PCs no matter the manufacturer of the hardware (that is of course if you have hardware capable of running it). Companies could produce lines of consoles with varying degrees in hardware specs and price. Only play 2D indie games and platformers? Buy the third tier PlayStation or Xbox for just a few hundred dollars. Want to play the latest big budget game to see just how real those explosions can look? Buy the first tier console for more than a thousand dollars. Manufacturers could give the consumers options while still maintaining the convenience that serves as the console market's biggest draw. On top of that, competition between console manufacturers would still remain as companies try to give consumers the best hardware for the lowest prices.
I'm not sure exactly how a company like Nintendo would fit in because of their recent interest in new control devices, and getting rid of exclusives seems impossible without some outside force demanding it. Changing the entire console market isn't exactly realistic and my idea probably has more than a few flaws in it, but, hey, I'm not a console executive. I'm just some guy who loves video games and I don't want the paper to become more important than the words or the writers.
– Cam
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British theatre's longest running show returns in fine form for its 60th anniversary.
It's been a miserable few days in Cornwall with the latter stages of August feeling more like bleak December than the warm summer break we were all hoping for. This is all the more fitting though for a winter-set murder mystery tale.
The set is spellbinding. A country house isolated from the outside world, cut off from society thanks to a thick snow storm, has been crafted beautifully. Snow falls outside the lounge window, an open fire burns and doors and staircases lead off to unknown passages off-stage. The attention-to-detail of the design cannot be flawed here.
Eastenders' Mark Homer leads an impressive cast that succeeds in sparking the classic mystery back to life. Edward Elgood's Christopher Wren storms the stage with bombastic melodrama that initially threatens to grate rather than entertain. However, the obvious shared anguish of the other characters is reassuring and eases his babbling and bleating into an enjoyable slice of comic relief from the seriousness of the story.
If you like melodrama then you'll happily soak up all that's on offer here, but at times the cheese comes off a bit too strong and strays into cliche and parody.
The play overall balances humour and detective intrigue well and certainly keeps the audience captivated throughout. Mutual gasps and laughs sprinkle the performance that never fails to entertain.
Whodunit? Well, if you don't already know the story chances are you'll be in for a thrilling ride.
The Mousetrap runs at Hall For Cornwall, Truro until 29th August.
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Many of us are immensely proud of Maj. Mariam Al Mansouri of the United Arab Emirates Air Force who was the first female pilot from her country to fly combat missions over Syria this week. Prior to becoming a pilot, Maj. Mansouri was a soldier in the UAE Army.
The UAE has long been an important ally of the United States, and I have fond memories of Emirati soldiers welcoming me in for meals once or twice a week at Bagram Airfield back in 2006, when I'd go there with my Egyptian and Korean colleagues to eat the best food to be found on a military installation in Afghanistan–plus they welcomed us to play pool and ping pong in their nicer-than-American-standards recreational building. They were profoundly hospitable, and never once did they make me feel any less valued or welcome because I am a woman. And never once did I value the UAE's contributions to the military effort in Afghanistan any less because they had a different culture, language, or religion from me. Rather, they expanded my world. And they introduced me to coconut chocolate milk, which is amazing in itself. But that's just my own personal appreciation of Emirati troops in a combat zone.
The efforts of the UAE's military against the Islamic State are absolutely crucial, and I proudly voice my thanks and support for the participation of our Arab allies. And to see the story of a highly motivated pioneer like Maj. Mansouri is nothing short of inspiring. She has struggled and sacrificed, and her willingness to be in the public eye is subjecting her to a great deal of criticism and further hardship. I can only admire her for such bravery in what she does and how she chooses to live. She is more than deserving of our steadfast support. Yet–some Fox News commentators said a bunch of stupid crap about how "she can't park" her fighter jet, and that her bold combat service constitutes "boobs on the ground."
This isn't about finding something offensive. This is about American public figures being assholes about critical allies in our military effort against a common enemy who is threatening our safety and national security. The more Americans are assholes about our allies across the world–and in this I mean being assholes about differences in culture, religion, food, beliefs, or whathaveyou, which have nothing to do with a military coalition, by the way–the more we alienate those who would otherwise be glad to work with us, and the more isolated and alone our nation will be as we face challenges to our national security, economic prosperity, and standing in the world. This isn't about "political correctness." It's about not being a dick.
For all of these reasons I was more than happy to sign on to an open letter by the Truman National Security Project's Executive Director Mike Breen calling these commentators out on what they said. Read it HERE.


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Posted: Fri, September 15th 2006 05:13pm
Post subject: Imperial Palace: High Command Board Room
Socra Testudinata stood before the empty chairs, looking at holoscans of Supreme Moff Jendob, Colonel-General Scyntor, Grand Admirals Treshan and Zend, and Grand General Onca. He spoke clearly as he laid the datacard onto the reader, allowing all of the members of High Command to view former Grand Marshal Jax's last words in his capacity.
"As you can see, Sirs and Madam, Jax has resigned his comission as Grand Marshal and left the position up in the air. He felt it was in my best interest to apply for the vacated seat, as the datacard can attest. With this being said, I would like to formally place myself in contention for the position."
He inhaled deeply as his eyes met the holoscans of the High Command members.
"Have you any questions for me at this time?"
Jendob's holoscan flickered as he leaned in, eyes no doubt taking in the palm-sized scan of the High Marshal. "Your service record speaks for itself, High Marshal. I believe you are the best qualified to receive the promotion. If the rest of High Command will agree with me..."
The scans of the Grand Admirals nodded their assent, as well as Grand General Onca, but Scyntor seemed hesitant. The man did not move, and Socra was sure they were having a feedback loop when his voice spoke, dead calm and slightly venomous.
"Your record is indeed admirable, Testudinata, but I ask what firsthand knowledge of the capabilities of your fighters you have. It is useless to put a bureaucrat in a position of authority if they don't know what they are dealing with."
Rather than grow angered with the Colonel-General, Socra instead removed a small patch from his pocket and slid it into the scanner. His eyes met those of the Colonel-General, a trace of a smirk on his lips.
"Per orders of the former Grand Marshal, our identities were to be kept under close guard, but I feel as if this situation warrants it. The patch you are now viewing identifies me as a member of Jax's fighter squadron Dark Blade, specific designation DB-007. His wingman, to be precise. I trust this fulfills your specifications as to my capabilities.
Scyntor smiled very slightly to the High Marshal, then turned his attention to the rest of High Command. Jendob noticed Scyntor's affirmation, then turned to Testudinata. "By unanimous consent of Imperial High Command, the Galactic Empire hereby promotes High Marshal Socra Testudinata to the rank of Grand Marshal, with all of the privilages and responsibilities as set down in Imperial Law." The holoscan winked out, followed by the rest of the High Command board members, leaving Socra alone to come to terms with his newest assignment... management of every fighter in the Empire...
Grand Marshal of the Imperial Starfighter Corps, DB-007
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Thanates Scyntor
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Posted: Sat, January 03rd 2009 03:29pm
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The Colonel-General, dressed in an immaculate suit of white with a crimson rose in the lapel, took a breath before pressing the activation controls. Supreme Moff Yittreas was the first to appear, his life-sized holoscanned image dominating the head of the High Command Board table. On his right, the figure of Grand Admiral Thrawn followed suit, representative of Naval command.
He offered a respectful nod to the Supreme Moff before turning and pressing a command on the terminal before him. A diagram popped up, an 'overhead' view of the Galaxy. It quickly zoomed in, until it focused on a single sector. A faint pulsing red line marked the Perlemian Trade Route, and towards the bottom of the screen sat the faint Imperial Blue orb of Carida. Another command, and a green circle appeared around a planet lined in black. A name faded into view before it: Nak Shimor.
"Supreme Moff, Grand Admiral. This is Nak Shimor, a system located squarely on the Perlemian Trade Route approximately one thousand light-years from Carida. It is the closest system to Carida, and also the only system standing between it and the Rebel holding of Arkania."
Another key, and the planet in question flared bright blood-red, about the same distance from it as Carida.
He laid his hand on the desk and leaned forward, closer to the holoscanners.
"With the ongoing battle against Nespis, I do not believe we can afford to have my system so close to the enemy, at least without a stopgap in place. I am requesting clearance from the Supeme Moff to acquire the system through military means, with support from the Fleet to ensure the success of the mission."
"I do not forgive. Look into my eyes, and you will see only the promise of Hell."
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Moff Yittreas
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Posted: Mon, January 05th 2009 12:14am
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The hologram cocked its head, mirroring the gesture made by the man on Kuat. He drummed his fingers on an absent desk, pondering. He also would cast a glance off into space from time to time, the gaze filled with disgust. Though not immediately apparent to an observer in the room on Coruscant, or aboard the command ship of Grand Admiral Thrawn, the venomous glance was directed to the miniature, shimmering image of Thrawn that played on Yittreas' conference projector.
This Nak Shimor
," he began, his odd accent deepened by his mixed curiosity and distaste, "
I know of it. It will not be lightly defended, even for a trade world, Colonel-General.
He paused to stroke his chin. "
And it is true, Arkania has an uncomfortably close position to our Stormtrooper training facilities.Though, there is little to prevent a hyperjump from there to Carida, even
," he paused, and spat the next word with bile, "diplomatic
acquisition of Nak Shimor.
Supreme Moff Lorth Yittreas
Supreme Commander of the Northern Galactic Segment
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Posted: Mon, January 05th 2009 12:30am
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The hologram representing the third-senior Grand Admiral, too, flickered as the being behind it shifted position. Hands folded and laid on the table, the cool and modulated tone of the Chiss a stark contrast to the accent from Yittreas. "A military outpost and a defense garrison at Shimor would not necessarily provide a checkpoint against invasion. There are many factors to consider. However..."
A pause, and the eyes that burned dark in the blue line-scanned image half-closed as a consideration was made. "The extra thousand light-years of distance may provide a small but potentially crucial advance notice to the marshaling of the defense of Carida. Perhaps the Colonel-General is not looking for an end-all solution, but rather an excuse to stretch his legs and also provide the Empire a valuable service in one fell stroke."
The eyes opened again, and the Grand Admiral could not help but notice the slight eye twitch from Thanates. The Colonel-General was no doubt remembering the manipulation of Zero that had allowed the grand display at the ball, and was fuming with its implications. There was a choice to be made, either to try to make recompense for the act, or to twist the knife a little deeper.
"The system would provide not only that extra bit of warning space, but also a valuable choke point on the Perlemian Trade route with nothing more than the addition of small squadron of Interdictor Cruisers. A small monetary investment on your part, Supreme Moff, could result in a total trade lockdown to the periphery of mid and outer rims."
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Thanates Scyntor
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Posted: Mon, January 05th 2009 12:49am
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The implication that Scyntor was doing this for personal reasons was infuriating. It was true, almost to the point of brutality, but still... the fact that the Chiss Grand Admiral was calling him out so openly about it in the presence of Yittreas was enough to set his teeth grating. Still, he maintained his composure... though the self-satisfied smile from Thrawn told him that he hadn't been able to keep his emotions completely in check.
"I would feel betters,
if there was something in blue on our map between my system and the Rebel disease that infects that sector. The system is logical, can serve multiple purposes, and would help establish more control in that sector."
However, there was still the matter of its defenses. Formitable, to say the least.
"Intelligence reports say that the system is guarded by a first-generation Golan defense platform, as well as two XQ-6 platforms that serve as both their docks and repair facilities. They also claim no less than three squadrons of Xg-1 Gunboats serving as security and peripheral guard duties."
Scyntor looked up at the Supreme Moff, first, then the Grand Admiral.
"Field Marshal Zero has already outlined an assault on the platforms that would result in less than twenty casualties from the Corps, if we can get to the platforms. The details are being sent to your terminals as we speak."
True to his word, the battle outlines would appear in the dataterminals of the two officials almost as he spoke.
"I do not forgive. Look into my eyes, and you will see only the promise of Hell."
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Moff Yittreas
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Posted: Mon, January 05th 2009 01:22am
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Yittreas' hologram raised an eyebrow at the even more faded hologram of the hologram that appeared before him in his Kuat office. The plan was sound. He was surprised it came from that abominable amalgam of man and machine.
He never understood why anyone would willingly taint themselves with metal. He was less radical about it than some: a soldier needed an arm or leg to continue in his duty, but... there was a line. And that Zero creature crossed it.
A brief moment of sardonic amusement crossed Yittreas' mind: he couldn't decide who was the lesser being between Thrawn and the cyborg.
Nevertheless, the plan was quite sound. And if it failed by some freak chance, it could be traced back to the alien and the 'borg. His hands were clean.
Very well, Colonel-General Scyntor. You have my approval.
Supreme Moff Lorth Yittreas
Supreme Commander of the Northern Galactic Segment
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Lance Corporal
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Posted: Wed, January 07th 2009 06:29pm
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"The acquisition is sound, and you may expect cooperation from the Admiralty. Thirty ships will be allocated to this project. I'll designate Commodore..." He scrolled through the terminal, glancing at the list of names of commanders in the sector. He needed one that could stand up to the Colonel-General in matters of fleet engagement, but would still allow Scyntor's command of Stormtrooper operations.
"Commodore Ebb. Veteran of the Civil War, and commander of the Star Destroyer
Shir Manis.
Trust him with the fleet, he'll trust you with the boarding." A brief nod from the Colonel-General was the last thing the Grand Admiral saw before the hologram winked out.
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Thanates Scyntor
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Posted: Thu, January 08th 2009 05:48pm
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The ship listing that came up as the holograms winked out brought a faint smile to the Colonel-General's lips. One Imperator and two Victory-II Destroyers... those alone would probably be enough to secure the system. The rest of the ships, with footnotes designating them as possible picket forces, would only serve to reinforce the initial assault.
He gathered the flimsies of his notes and arranged them, then slipped them into a rancor leather folio before turning and exiting the Board Room. His steps were heavy but perfectly timed, a militaristic walk of a man that was on his way to battle. He pressed button on a pad in his pocket, signalling the
to prime its engines.
Upon turning from the board room, however, he found himself face-to-face with depthless black eye visors and a flared helmet. The upthrust saurian grillework of the mask glinted in the harsh, artificial light, and the deep sound of mechanical breathing assailed his ears.
"What is your report, Colonel-General?"
A pause. Scyntor decided to make this first impression one to remember, and did not immediately genuflect in the presence of Darth Vader. Indeed, he didn't even make mention of the Dark Lord's presence by a change of his posture... and the fact that he was the only Imperial officer with both the height and the size to stand toe-to-toe with the Sith would help matters in this.
"While Jendob is making himself busy with the gnats of Nespis, I've taken it upon myself to get some actual work done. Nak Shimor, about seventeen hundred light-years from Carida, right on the Perlemian Trade."
The Force grew thick around Scyntor, though the officer did not feel it... Vader was a half-breath away from strangling the Colonel-General where he stood, then thought the better of it.
"You had best have a good reason as to why I just spared your life, Thanates. What significance does this speck of a system have to the Empire? What makes it worth your life?"
The heavy mechanical breathing, and the deep rasp of the voice grated on Scyntor's nerves, and it was all he could do to not clench his jaw in annoyance.
"Advance warning post against the Rebels in that sector, a possible choke point for that entire quadrant on the only established trade route to it, and an excuse to kick the so-called 'independent government' in its hindquarters and lower the possibility of resistance when we move in to take the rest of the planets."
Not once did his gaze flinch, his body remaining at perfect ease in his presence. He would have done the same with Palpatine, though with a sliver more apprehension perhaps.
Silence. That awful breathing. Finally,
"See that you do not fail me, Colonel-General. I would hate to make an example of you to Yittreas."
A swish of a heavy armorweave cloak, and the Imperial Executor and Dark Apprentice departed the corridor. Scyntor exhaled slowly, then made his way back to the landing platform where his shuttle waited.
"I do not forgive. Look into my eyes, and you will see only the promise of Hell."
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