Clippers rookie Branden Dawson was arrested Sunday morning (March 13) on suspicion of spousal abuse, a felony charge, reports the Associated Press.
The 23-year-old was taken into custody on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. PT, and later released after posting $50,000 bond.
The report says the incident involves Dawson’s live-in girlfriend, and took place at a residence in the Playa Vista area, where the team’s practice facility is located. Details, however, are currently unknown.
The arrest took place just one day after Dawson was recalled to the Clippers from the NBA D-League’s Erie BayHawks on Saturday morning.
He was the 56th pick in the 2015 NBA draft and has appeared in three games for the Clippers this season, while making 26 appearances in the D-League with the Bakersfield Jam, Grand Rapid Drive and the BayHawks.


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The first day of IFSEC Connect 2021- which took place on 1 June – featured industry experts discussing the future of video surveillance and Tech Talk sessions from ONVIF, Axis Communications and Cisco Meraki.
Vendors provided attendees with exclusive demonstrations on their latest solutions: ONVIF explained more about how it was driving interoperability for IP-based physical security products; Axis Communications provided an overview of its AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry, an end-to-end solution said to unify physical access control and video surveillance in one platform and Cisco Meraki provided a comprehensive explanation of its cloud-based video solution.
A panel discussion on the future of video surveillance was the main event later in the day. Participants included: Fraser Sampson, Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Home Office; Ben Linklater, Chairman, BSIA Video Surveillance Systems & Sales Director, Optex; Alex Carmichael, Chief Executive, SSAIB; Oliver Philippou, Research Manager, Physical Security Technologies, Omdia; Leonid Levit, Chairman, ONVIF Steering Committee, ONVIF.
The panel discussed several themes, including how AI, deep learning and video analytics has developed to become increasingly useful for security professionals and how analytic applications have been repurposed during the COVID-19 pandemic to support in ensuring improved health and safety practices.
The discussion also covered topics such as AFR (Automated Facial Recognition), the growing relevance of integrated physical security systems and cybersecurity best practice for video surveillance devices.
The sessions are now available on IFSEC Connect to watch back for free.

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Snootie Wild is an extremely new artist. To the point its hard to find more than a few tracks he's attached to.
Nevertheless, his track "Yayo" has taken off, earning remixes from T.I., Chinx, and more.
Snootie Wild is very much a brand new artist, but he already has a minor hit under his belt. "Yayo", while released in 2013, has recently grown into a huge track, earning itself remixes from T.I. and Chinx, among others.


Eagles claim Bucs linebacker, add Niners cut to practice squad; Watkins tries out for Dolphins
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The Eagles also signed safety Trenton Robinson (5-9, 195) to their practice squad. Robinson was a 2012 sixth-round pick of the 49ers.
Robinson (Michigan State) is a free safety. Several teams were interested in him, per reports, but the Eagles convinced him he had the best chance of working his way onto the field with them.
The Eagles gave practice squad contracts to rookie offensive tackle Michael Bamiro, linebacker Travis Long, wide receiver Greg Salas and running back Matthew Tucker. All were part of the Eagles' final cuts.
Finally, ESPN's Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) reported that guard Danny Watkins, the first-round pick cut Saturday by the Eagles, worked out with the Dolphins.
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The final event of Pinky & Abbas’s wedding weekend was a stunning reception. I had the pleasure of flying back to photograph this event and I am so grateful – it was truly the perfect end to the festivities! It was my first New York Pakistani wedding and I could not have asked for a better couple to experience it with. The amount of details and time allocated for the photos was a treat and you can see it paid off!
We started with portraits at the NYIT de Seversky Mansion. It’s such a beautiful historic location that made a perfect backdrop for Pinky & Abbas’s reception outfits. One tip I like to give my brides is to make sure to check the details of your photoshoot location. This location required a photography permit, which we didn’t know of until we got there. Luckily we were able to get in, but it did cut the portrait session short – so be sure to double-check!
Pinky went for a classic Suffuse lehenga for her reception look. The work on Suffuse outfits is gorgeous but also heavy. Make sure you get sufficient lining or a can-can that can help you support all that weight! The jewelry was a nice set with contrasting red tones and MadebyWaida worked her magic again as the makeup artist for this day – I love how different all three looks were.
The wedding was held at the Hilton in Long Island and the decor transformed the venue! There were wall-to-wall drapes that set the backdrop, along with a beautiful stage. There was a chai cart and fun dessert set up – since receptions are usually more laid back, it’s always a good time to add something fun to your wedding!
We had a chance to take portraits and family photos at the venue with the backdrop before the event started, which is always nice! I loved all of the outfits and taking portraits of Pinky and her sisters! Especially the twirl shots 🙂
After some fun entrances were the cake cutting and the speeches – the candids during the speeches are some of my favorite moments to capture, and I always enjoy learning a little bit more about my couples!
The lighting and smoke for the first dance made the pictures so dreamy and regal, and we ended off the event with an open dance floor. It was the perfect end to this wedding weekend full of friends, family and fun!
Pinky and Abbas, thank you so much for having me be a part of your wedding festivities! I got a true taste of Long Island and all of its beautiful venues and shoot locations – I can’t wait to come back for my next New York wedding!

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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara stressed the “important contribution” of his “little brother” Oumaro Sissoko Embalo to the release of 46 Ivorian soldiers detained in Mali since July last year.
The 46 Ivorian soldiers released on Saturday have been accused by the ruling military junta in Mali of being mercenaries plotting a terrorist attack in Bamako.
Following international efforts, including United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, 46 soldiers sentenced to 20 years in prison were released on Saturday.
As a thank you, the President of Côte d’Ivoire did not forget the “efforts of the younger brother.”
“I also salute my younger brother, President Embalo, Acting President of ECOWAS, who spared no effort to mobilize ECOWAS, the African Union and the world to return our soldiers to Côte d’Ivoire,” said Alassane Ouattara.
The soldiers were part of a contingent of international soldiers stationed in Mali under the protection of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in that country.
As Acting President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Umaro Sissoko Embalo personally campaigned for the release of Ivorian soldiers.
The President of Côte d’Ivoire also thanked all the African heads of state “who took part”, which he said resulted in “overcoming misunderstandings”.
“I also salute the Secretary General of the United Nations, who has taken an interest in this issue of our soldiers, making the necessary clarifications,” Ouattara said in front of Ivorian dignitaries and the freed soldiers themselves.


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Please forward this error screen to 64. Material and nonmaterial culture essay solidarity papers, essays, and research papers.
Durkheim’s thesis in regards to social solidarity, based upon his views, which explain individuals influenced by social facts. Durkheim viewed social facts being outside of the individual but yet powerful in shaping the individual. Social facts defined as material and nonmaterial. Material social facts visible such as buildings, while nonmaterial social facts difficult to see but as a society we know they exist. Yes, the Soviet grip on Eastern Europe was complete. By the early nineteen eighties solidarity had more than nine million members, that was over a third of the Polish workforce and in a survey at the time ninety five percent of poles said they trusted solidarity. The Solidarity Movement In the summer of 1980 Communist Poland was experiencing labor unrest at an unprecedented level.
Living standards were still very low, the economy was stagnant, and food shortages and inflation were abundant. The Polish Communist Party was faced with nationwide strikes, and their tactics of buying off workers had failed because there were too many people striking. However, when the strikes spread to the Lenin Shipyard in Gdańsk on August 14th, everything was about to change. The culture of solidarity means seeing others not as rivals or statistics, but brothers and sisters. Solidarity is a word casually thrown around in theology.
My view of solidarity is constantly changing. After interacting with new people and now that I have a deeper insight into theological studies, I found that solidarity is different for every person and everyone’s experience is different. Is Solidarity for Only White Women? However, this is ironic since solidarity means agreement among individuals with common interest. The phrase species white women even though minorities are the people excluded from the debate agreements. Johnson would certainty say that the white women have the privilege in mainstream media.
Kenya has been a symbol of East African solidarity, as they gained a reluctant sovereignty after years of ram shaking batter with colonialist Britain. Many factors contributed to the gaining of Kenyan independence in December 1963, using both aggressive and passive styles of rebellion they rebuked colonial autocracy and gained their independence. During the 19th Century numerous European countries begun to take an active interest in African countries, Kenya and much of East Africa was soon swept under British mandate. Solidarity is an important linchpin in any type of organization. In a labor union, it is even more so, it is the foundation of the organization. A limited amount of labor unions today have a level of unity that gives them the power to wield when it comes to negotiating contracts. This assignment submission deals with the advantages and drawbacks of intellectual autonomy and intellectual solidarity on the basis of the arguments from David Hume, Thomas Reid and Immanuel Kant as presented on the video lectures of this class.

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This is a story of sentiment that reaches far beyond a bicycle. This is a story of persistence. A story of belief. A story of winners and quitters. But this story is more than just a story, for this is the story of a dream.
This story starts in 1964: the United States Airforce had just unveiled a secret weapon. In what was hailed as a breakthrough in military recognisance and a milestone in aerospace engineering – the SR-71 ‘Blackbird’ was born to the skies and quickly became a pillar of its class.
The Blackbird’s design was considered something of impossibility. Recognisance jets in that era were under constant threat of ground-to-air missiles, and the collective thinking was that only a machine of absolute agility could overcome this obstacle. And it was that very thinking – the failure to explore the realm beyond that of the societal norm – that saw the birth of the Blackbird.
The creators of the Blackbird had no intention of following the crowd. The idea of out-maneuvering a missile was absurd to them. They believed in a greater ability. A design so fantastic, that critics and peers would immediately disregard. But disbelief did not stop them. The team believed in their own virtue. Their own ability. And after much deliberation, failure and learning, the Lockheed team set out to create a jet so powerful, that it would possess the capabilities to simply ‘out-run’ an incoming missile.
Such ambition was unheard of, until 1974 when the idea – which came in the form of the SR-17 Blackbird – broke all records and became the fastest of its kind to ever grace the skies.
With such a unique piece of engineering, came an equally unique story. The Blackbird – which still holds records despite retiring in 1999 – was a combination of genius, creativity and perseverance. A Blackbird was never shot down, and is still to this day a source of praise and heroism throughout the aerospace community and beyond; all the way to the high-rise corners of the FiftyOne workshop.
But it did not reach our hands by its own accord.
When a young man from working-class Dublin decided he was going to become a pilot, he received reactions of great disbelief and prejudice. He was salesman. He had security – sure – but he also had a dream. He had an obsession with planes. And the time had come for him to turn his obsession into a reality; he was no longer going to sit idly by watching his dreams cruise to 35,000 feet away from him. He was going to chase that dream. He was going to be a pilot. He was going to be the pilot.
Like the inventors of the Blackbird, his ambition was met with great prejudice and disbelief. But like that of Lockheed, it did not stop him from pursuing his dream. The pilot-to-be knew he would need to be creative. His life had never been handed to him on the end of a silver spoon, and neither would his dreams.
He was truly an outlier on the flying scene. His ambition was unorthodox. It was bold. Those who had been absorbed in the collective thinking that lingered in the halls of the flying community looked down on him. This attitude was one that would break the morale of many. Leaving his steady job and the streets he had always known to train in America, the pilot-to-be was ready to stop at nothing. Working 4 jobs a week and under constant criticism and scrutiny, his dreams were subject to many forms of dissent. For most, the obstacles put before the would-be pilot would be enough to consider throwing in the towel. But just as the creators who overcame the hurdles placed in the way of the Blackbird, the pilot excelled. He accomplished exactly what he set out to do, leaving the doubters and disbelievers in his wake.
His story is one of many. His story is one of hope and of belief, of overcoming doubt and impossibilities. His story is a dream. A dream that came true. Like the Blackbird, the pilot defied all odds. And like the Blackbird inspired a generation of aerospace technology and a passion for planes inspired a young man from Dublin, the ability to choose one’s own path and never give up was the simple yet extraordinary inspiration behind the custom built SR-71 FiftyOne bike.
This is a story of winners and quitters; for winners never quit, and quitters never win.


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Hello, I am a recent graduate from UC Davis, born and raised in San Francisco. I've spent some years in Hong Kong and traveled over Europe as well. There is no place like SF! From watching our home team Giants play baseball to exploring hidden food gems, this city will sure keep you busy!
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"SpaceX aims to connect rural communities around the globe to reliable satellite internet. The aerospace company is in the process of deploying thousands of Starlink satellites to orbit where each will beam broadband internet connection down to Earth. "With performance that far surpasses that of traditional satellite internet, and a global network unbounded by ground infrastructure limitations, Starlink will deliver high speed broadband internet to locations where access has been unreliable, expensive, or completely unavailable," the company states.
SpaceX currently operates approximately 960 Starlink satellites and plans to launch at least 120 satellites per month this year. The company is offering service to select customers living in high-latitudes by invitation only via Starlink.com, however, as more satellites are deployed to orbit SpaceX will increase its capability to provide Starlink internet to more customers worldwide. As of today, SpaceX has customers living in rural communities located in Canada, northern United States, and even the United Kingdom, according to social media users who have purchased the service. The company is also working alongside the U.S. government to provide free Starlink service to school districts and households in rural areas that cannot afford the service. Read more: SpaceX will provide Starlink Internet to Virginia’s Wise County School District and Rural Community.
To receive internet from the satellites in space customers purchase a Starlink Kit that includes a phased-array antenna dish, mounting tripod, and Wi-Fi router device. SpaceX says the technology these devices feature is more advanced than what is currently on fighter jets. SpaceX priced the equipment at $499 USD, with a monthly service fee of $99 USD. Long-term, Starlink customers will be supporting SpaceX’s ultimate mission to develop the Starship fleet that will enable humanity to colonize Mars." tasmanian
And now pilgrims, I see that Starlink has applied for licensing to operate in Greece where they would offer universal access at prices more expensive than at present from a patchwork of little internet providers, but at speeds up to 150 MPS. This is far, far higher than in Greece today where speeds are often down around 10 MPS.
Pilgrims! If this works on a business basis, you can expect that Starlink will spread across Europe and then the world transforming the internet providers market wherever it goes. pl


The pilot will subsequently be shopped to various networks.
The reality-based television show, tentatively named “Broadway Dreams,” will, press notes state, "follow hundreds of Broadway hopefuls as they learn the ropes from the industry’s brightest stars and savviest of insiders. The program will offer a thrilling backstage look at the triumph and tears, hard work, struggle and passion as these talented artists work to realize their Broadway dreams."
Preliminary shooting will take place during an open call audition for the Atlanta intensive. Some of BDF’s core faculty members, including Tituss Burgess, Billy Porter, Nicholas Rodriguez and Nikki Snelson, as well as BDF executive director Annette Tanner and BDF artistic director James Kinney will be on-hand for filming.
"It’s time for television audiences to get a real taste of the personalities and outstanding work that it takes to become a Broadway star and the Broadway Dreams Foundation is the perfect subject to tell the story. The market is ripe for a show of this caliber and I am really looking forward to working with BDF’s Executive Director Annette Tanner to find the right home for this new series," said producer Warren Skeels of TigerLily Media in a statement.
“Since the inception of The Broadway Dreams Foundation seven years ago there has been moment after moment of powerful stories, great characters, lots of laughter, tears and unreal talent. I cannot tell you how many times someone has said 'this should be a television show,'" added BDF’s Tanner. “The fact that Warren and Kevin have the same belief and that this is really happening is exciting beyond belief. We can't wait to share the magic of Broadway Dreams with the country!” For more information visit www.mybroadwaydreams.com.


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Man Taken Into Custody In Prospect Street Standoff
Updated: Apr 21, 2022
Manchester Police SWAT and Hillsborough County Sherriff’s Department took a man into custody after a multiple-hour standoff on Prospect Street Wednesday.
Police responded to 242 Prospect Street a multi-unit building at about 10:15 a.m. to assist the Hillsborough County Sherriff’s Office who was trying to serve an eviction notice.
The man inside, identified as Brian Erunski 41, refused to come out and it was also determined that Erunski had several active warrants and was a convicted felon. Based on evidence inside the apartment, there was a concern for officer safety, related to a firearm possibly being inside the residence.
Members of the SWAT team secured a perimeter around the house that is located a few houses East of Russell Street. Police negotiated and asked for a man to come out of the building several times, and the man appeared to not respond to the request.
At about 1:00 p.m. SWAT deployed some sort of explosive device causing a loud noise that could be heard several blocks away. Police made entry and located Erunski hiding under a mattress and took him into custody.
After the man was taken into custody members of the Sherriff’s department were seen bringing paperwork into the building that is used as part of an eviction process.
An AMR Ambulance was at the scene when the incident started and stood by while police worked on the scene. No one appeared to be injured and the ambulance left without transporting anyone.
Erunski had active warrants including Stalking, Criminal Threatening, and Breach of Bail. He also faces a charge of Resisting Arrest for today’s incident.
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Everyday Everyday Everyday
Job duties that cross the line into everyday life every atom of life be filled with production at all times in exchange for stability. That has no fixed essence as if it was the horizon that we have never reached seem to be a normal phenomenon. When the concept of stability is the core of life, being pushed into the burden of individual problems, problems we had never realized were problems gradually form a thought. This leads to some depressing attitudes both consciously and unconsciously. Those manifestations are explained through the language of the paintings by Pawarest Choksaen.
Observing the surroundings and ordinary stories in everyday life we perceive and the ones that reverse back to us are what connect us to other things that they had formed. Behaviors and the society around us are transformed into an aesthetic meaning, shown in unique paintings, reflecting the situation within a social space full of diversity. With his artistic process, is a hope is represented through the paintings. It also represents a way to reconcile emotional conflicts. From the real world that constantly erodes life, swim away, and escapes in order to create distance by capturing the moment of things that reflected his life. What he had encountered were recreated on canvas with a well-matched, vague, free flowing manner.
With the nature of the objects, people in the picture showing gestures in daily life, some of the space being left blank., the fact that he intentionally left it incomplete, the foreground background atmospheric structure elements flow infinitely as if they’re inviting us to imagine what we see, take part in fulfilling the dim future in motion. While these paintings on canvas that record daily life show how the artist is in search of finding a personal space and letting it all out, the paintings also urge, disrupt the perception, criticize what is happening in the society from close-up experience, revealing abnormalities hidden in normality.


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Wake the Giant Festival on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 August in Warrenpoint.
Nestled on the picturesque shores of Carlingford Lough, Warrenpoint is a town steeped in history and culture, and the annual Wake the Giant Festival is the perfect opportunity to experience it all.
This unique, vibrant festival celebrates the town's heritage and legends and offers visitors a weekend full of exciting events and activities. From live music and performances, to Giants food feasts and children’s activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Fionn mac Cumhaill, the towering centrepiece of the eagerly anticipated Wake the Giant festival, will make a spectacular return to Warrenpoint again this year. Taking place on 19 and 20 August 2023, visitors will witness the legendary giant Fionn rising from the depths of Carlingford Lough to overlook a weekend of music and storytelling amidst a bustling festival atmosphere. Follow Fionn on his epic journey to Warrenpoint as he takes to the seas aboard the Carlingford Lough Ferry. Stopping off at Rostrevor, Greencastle, Greenore, Carlingford and Omeath.
One of the festival's most popular attractions is The Giants Parade, where visitors can witness enormous puppets of the legendary giant and other local folklore characters come to life. It's a truly unforgettable experience!
Throughout the weekend, musicians will take to the stage of the Park's beautiful bandstand. Kicking off Saturday's lineup is Newry-based Casino Jazz Band with No Oil Paintings, an Americana folk group bringing things to a close. Visitors can also enjoy the likes of local singer Sophie Lennon, from Junior Eurovision fame, as well as instrumental duo String Ninjas and The Unholy Gospel band.
With its stunning natural scenery, rich culture and friendly locals, Warrenpoint is the perfect destination for an unforgettable vacation. So why not plan your trip around the Wake the Giant Festival, and experience the magic of this enchanting town for yourself? We can't wait to see you there!
For more information, click here.
What is the Wake the Giant Festival?
The Wake the Giant festival is a family-friendly event that takes place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 August in Warrenpoint, County Down.
Fionn mac Cumhaill, the towering centrepiece of the festival, will make a spectacular return this year rising from the depths of Carlingford Lough to overlook a weekend of music and storytelling amidst a bustling festival atmosphere.
Hailed to be the largest moving and speaking giant in the UK and Ireland, spectators can follow Fionn on his epic journey to Warrenpoint as he takes to the seas aboard the Carlingford Lough Ferry before disembarking at Warrenpoint for the start of the festival weekend.
What is happening at Wake the Giant festival?
Taking place on 19 and 20 August in Warrenpoint, County Down, the Wake the Giant festival is a weekend of music and storytelling amidst a bustling festival atmosphere.
There are several activities on offer across the festival weekend for visitors to enjoy, including ‘The Giant Landing Point’, ‘The Giant Parade’, ‘Giants Arena’, ‘The Land of Giants’, ‘The Giant Funfair’, ‘Sensory Area’, ‘Irish Currach Championship’, and the ‘Giant Beach Clean’.
Click here for the programme of events
Do you need to buy a ticket for Wake The Giant?
The Wake the Giant festival is free to attend.
What times will Fionn arrive in Warrenpoint?
Fionn the giant will make a spectacular entrance to the festival this year aboard the Carlingford Lough Ferry. Spectators can follow Fionn on his epic journey to Warrenpoint as he takes to the seas aboard the Carlingford Lough Ferry. Fionn will greet shore side spectators in passing.
The ferry arrival and departure times are as follows:
Departing Greencastle at 10:35
Greenore 11:00 departing 11:05
Carlingford 11:45 departing 11:50
Rostrover 12:30 departing 12:35
Omeath 13:00 departing 13:05
Accompanying Fionn on his spectacular sea journey will be a flotilla of 40 boats with the assistance of the Carlingford Yacht Club.
Fionn will finish his journey disembarking the ferry at the ‘The Giant Landing Point’ (Warrenpoint Slipway) at 2pm on Saturday 19 August.
Click here for the programme of events.
What is the Giant Parade route this year and when does it take place?
The Giant Parade will take the following route:
Saturday 19 August
Giants Arrival Point – Old Town Dock (Opposite Lough and Quay)
Turns Right to Havelock Place
Turns Left onto Queen Street
Turns left into the Square/Giants Arena
Sunday 20 August
Giants Leaves the Giants Arena (Warrenpoint Square)
Turns Right onto Dock Street
Turns Left to Havelock Place
Turns Left onto Queen Street
Leaves Warrenpoint on the A2
Click here for the programme of events
What time do the Giant shows start?
In addition to the Giant Parade, Fionn will take part in two performances over the weekend. The first show ‘Enchanted’ is at 8pm on Saturday 19 August at the Giants Arena. The second show ‘The Hex Factor’ will be held at 2:30pm on Sunday 20 August with a leaving parade at 4pm, again at the Giants Arena. Please click here for the programme.
What is happening at The Land of Giants?
Warrenpoint Municipal Park will be once again transformed into The Land of Giants, featuring Giant Family Activities, a Giant Craft Village, Giant Workshops, and a Giant Food Village.
Visitors can also take the Poetry and Art Trail around the Park’s exterior, stopping at each gate to explore the magic and mystical world of the giants. Each gate depicts a magical poem, to spark the imagination into lands of mystery inspired by gigantic tales of legend and mythical folklore.
Throughout the weekend, musicians will take to the stage of the Park's beautiful bandstand for a weekend of live music. Please click here for the fetival map.
What food will be available at the festival?
There will be a food village with 21 vendors in ‘The Land of Giants’, located at Warrenpoint Municipal Park. Warrenpoint town also has a range of independent restaurants, coffee shops and food outlets to suit a range of needs. Check out the food trail listed on the programme where you can get your hands on some delicious Giant Specials over the weekend. Please click here for the food trail.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are permitted, but we ask that they always remain on a lead.
Planning Your Trip
Where is the Wake the Giant festival being held?
The Wake the Giant festival is being held in Warrenpoint, County Down. Directions on getting here can be found below.
How do I get to Warrenpoint?
Warrenpoint is just 45 minutes’ drive from Belfast and a little over an hour from Dublin, offering easy access to Warrenpoint, situated south of Newry City.
What is the closest bus or train station?
Newry train and bus stations are within easy reach of Warrenpoint. The bus stations in Downpatrick and Newcastle have direct routes to Newry as well as from the Europa Bus Station in Belfast, making travelling in and around here all that easier.
If you’re travelling from Dublin it couldn’t be easier, with regular train and bus routes operating daily to Newry city and then take a connection to Warrenpoint.
For more information on Translink timetables and fares please visit www.translink.co.uk or call the Contact Centre on (028) 90 66 66 30.
I’m travelling by car, where can I park?
Street parking is available in Warrenpoint. Details of charged and non-charged car parking can be found here.
Will there be accessible parking?
Accessible street parking is available.
Is there accommodation nearby?
There are a range of accommodation options available from family friendly hotels and B&Bs to self-catering and caravan parks. Click here for more information.
Is the festival accessible and wheelchair friendly?
Will there be toilets and changing places onsite?
Public toilets are located The Park, Queen Street, Warrenpoint and Warrenpoint Square.
There is a changing places facility located beside the Seaview Nursery School, Great Georges Street, Warrenpoint, Newry BT34 3NF.
Is there a sensory area?
There is a sensory area located at Seaview Nursery School, Great Georges Street, Warrenpoint, Newry BT34 3NF, which will provide a safe and relaxing space for children to enjoy over the weekend and the changing places nearby.
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We’re committed to running a sustainable event that minimises any negative impact on the environment, and we encourage visitors to help too! Brought to life through the street performances, compostable food packaging, beach clean, tree planting ceremony and the traditional craft village, Fionn mac Cumhaill plays an important role in sharing our environmental messaging during the festival weekend. Read more about the Council’s Sustainable Development here.
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Check out the seriously fun #happyplateadventures as #happyplateSG chefs cooked up some perfectly delicious dishes using less than perfect-looking food for visitors to Gillman Barracks Farmers’ Market on 19 November and at Tangs throughout October.
-PR Week Asia: Bronze Award for Campaign of the year (2017)
-PR Week Asia: Bronze Award in the Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign of the Year (2016)
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-Sustainability Award 2017: Food Waste Community Program
EMBRACING THE UGLY - RECIPES & TIPS
It’s very easy to avoid buying or to throw away food that it doesn’t look good. But here Chef Eric Low shares some easy and delicious recipes for you to try. Why not try to minimise food waste in the comfort of your own home (or anywhere there’s a kitchen!)?
The Food Bank Singapore
The Food Bank Singapore is a registered charity which aims to be the leading centralised organisation for coordinating all food donations in Singapore. Founded by siblings Nichol Ng and Nicholas Ng, the Food Bank collects cooked, dried, chilled and packaged food and redistributes them to the underprivileged in Singapore in food bundles. They are also adding perishables to the list this year with its Fresh Food Truck – which Electrolux is supporting with its #UglyIsTheNewGood social initiative to help get the truck on the road.
The Food Bank has several programmes which provide opportunities for schools, companies and the general public to volunteer their time to contribute to society, such as food bundling.
More information can be found at www.foodbank.sg.
Fiona Chia, Founder of Health Can Be Fun
Recognised under the Health Promotion Board (HPB) as an Accredited Workplace Health Consultant, Fiona is well-known for her innovative and fun approach towards health, and develops nutritional frameworks for companies to design effective health initiatives. Companies she has made an impact on include Shell Chemicals Singapore, Gate Gourmet Singapore, Kimberly Clark, Phillips Electronics Singapore, PPL Shipyard and more.
Fiona’s passion for nutrition plays out in her desire to help people achieve their health goals. She enjoys coaching individuals and advocating better health, and has conducted various talks, workshops and cooking demonstrations. She has worked with NUYOU, MediaCorp Channel 8, MotherCare, HPB, and more.
Chef Eric Low
Celebrated Chef Eric Low (Chef E) has more than 25 years delivering culinary excellence and expertise to a host of luxury hotels and yachts, as well as leading foodservice and FMCG manufacturers locally and overseas.
An alumnus of both the Singapore Hotel Association Tourism and Educational Centre (SHATEC) and Culinary Institute of America (CIA), he has won Food & Hotel Asia (FHA) Salon Culinaire medals for individual and team activity. A WACS certified culinary judge for international and national level competitions, Low also mentored the Singapore National Culinary Team to their recent world championship win.
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"I think it is going to get a little bit better," said economist Jack Kyser. "Locally you are looking at a one to two percent increase. That is not great because you are making a comparison to a very bad 2008."
Kyser says some stores are waiting to see how they do this Christmas and by early next year several may go out of business.
On Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, many stores at the Glendale Galleria will open earlier than usual, hoping to rack up strong sales.
"Many retailers are opening up either at midnight, 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. and the entire shopping center opens at 5 a.m.," said Glendale Galleria spokeswoman Janet LaFevre.
Analysts say that people who wait till the last minute to do their holiday shopping this year may have a tough time finding the items they really want.
"Merchants are not going to get caught with too much merchandise," said Kyser. "We are telling people not to wait till the week before Christmas and expect to find a lot of bargains. You are probably going to find more empty shelves than bargains."
Concerns about the economy and rising unemployment cause shoppers to tighten their purse strings. But this year many people appear to be ready to spend a little bit more.
"I still have my nieces that I have to buy for," said shopper Sherry Bracken. "You just can't stop shopping for kids because it is tough economic times. I expect I will continue to buy Christmas presents for those who are near and dear to me."
Retailers are ready to welcome shoppers back.

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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Helper: Wednesday 8/5/20
Due to some afternoon games, the main slate on Wednesday night is a little smaller than most days in this condensed baseball season. As a result, it's going to more difficult to find an ideal pitcher to roster, even if you're willing to spend top dollar.
Our daily helper is available every day to help you sort through your best options on FanDuel's main slate. In addition to this helper, be sure to check out our daily projections, the latest starting lineups and weather, or batting and pitching heat maps to help fill out your lineups.
Since it's still early in the season, all stats referenced are from the 2019 and 2020 seasons combined unless otherwise noted.
Pitchers to Target
Lance McCullers ($8,100), Houston Astros
In his first two starts after missing the entire 2019 season, McCullers looked a little rusty. But the Astros didn't hold him back, as he topped 90 pitches in both outings, and he'll draw a more favorable matchup against the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Arizona ranks last in the majors with a .266 slugging percentage and have hit just two home runs. McCullers has allowed just 0.72 home runs per nine innings in his career, the fifth-best rate among active starters. So there's a good chance McCullers keeps the ball in the park tonight and puts together a strong outing against this weak Diamondbacks lineup.
Randy Dobnak ($7,100), Minnesota Twins
Any starting pitcher facing the Pittsburgh Pirates this season has to be on your shortlist of considerations. Pittsburgh is scoring just 3.4 runs per game while posting an anemic .262 on-base percentage.
Dobnak has tossed just nine innings through two starts, but he reached 94 pitches in his last outing, so there are no concerns about the team limiting his workload. This will be just the eighth career start for the Minnesota Twins' rookie, who was first called up late last season, but it's impossible not to be encouraged by his one home run allowed through 37 innings of work in the big leagues.
You'll probably want to wait and see more from Dobnak before using him in other matchups, but it's safe to trust him against the Pirates.
Hitters to Target
Jose Abreu ($3,200), Chicago White Sox
It's a little early to put too much stock in 2020 stats, but it's hard not to take notice of Jose Abreu's 12 balls in play versus righties with an exit velocity of at least 100 mph -- that's 30 percent of his at-bats versus righties ending with a scorched hit.
The Chicago White Sox will face Milwaukee Brewers' righty Adrian Houser, who pitched well in his season debut but has allowed a 34 percent hard-hit rate throughout his career.
Abreu's teammate, Eloy Jimenez ($3,400), who has also has 12 balls in play over 100 mph versus righties, is worth considering for the same reasons.
Josh Bell ($2,900), Pittsburgh Pirates
Avoid Bell if you're using Dobnak in your pitcher slot, but if not, Bell appears to be the one Pirate worth consideration for your lineups. Dobnak relies heavily on his sinker, throwing it over 40 percent of the time, and Bell has a strong track record against the pitch. Over the last three years, Bell has generated a .615 expected slugging percentage (xSLG) against sinkers.
Corey Seager ($3,500), Los Angeles Dodgers
Seager is locked in right now, posting an xSLG of 1.017 through the Dodgers' first 12 games. He'll have a chance to keep that hot streak going against San Diego Padres' starter Garrett Richards, who relies on a fastball/slider combo on just over 80 percent of his pitches.
Against that fastball/slider combo from right-handed pitchers, Seager has a .583 xSLG since the start of last season -- well above his .473 xSLG versus all other pitches.
The Colorado Rockies draw a favorable matchup with San Francisco Giants' rookie Logan Webb taking the field at Coors Field on Wednesday night. With an inexperienced right-hander on the mound, this puts most of the Rockies lineup in play.
Here's a breakdown of a few key guys to consider based on their stats versus righties in Coors over the last two seasons.
The Pirates send Trevor Williams to the mound to take on the dangerous Twins' lineup. Williams allowed 1.7 home runs per nine innings last season, and he's already given up two in just over eight innings of work in 2020. Any of the Twins' sluggers are worth considering in this matchup, but Williams has particularly struggled against lefties, giving up a .518 xSLG, compared to .465 versus righties.
Here's a look at the Twins lefty hitters (including switch-hitters) and their performance against right-handed pitchers since the start of 2019.
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Players to Avoid
Ozzie Albies ($3,100), Atlanta Braves
Normally, you need keep an eye out for the Atlanta Braves facing a lefty and be sure to slide Albies into some lineups. Albies has a career .960 OPS versus lefties, compared to .739 against righties.
However, Albies is dealing with a wrist injury, which apparently makes it difficult to bat right-handed. On Tuesday night against the Jays, the switch-hitter chose to face lefty Anthony Kay from the left side of the plate. If his injury is this significant, it's probably best to avoid Albies for now.
Justin Upton ($2,600), Los Angeles Angels
Individual batter/pitcher matchups usually aren't a reliable predictor because the sample size is so small, but Justin Upton's 9 strikeouts in 23 plate appearances against Marco Gonzales are tough to ignore. That 39 percent strikeout rate is far above his career average of 25 percent versus lefties, which seems to indicate Gonzales holds some advantage over him. On a deep slate of good outfielder options, it's best to stay away from Upton, even at this reasonable price tag.


The relentless march of open standards online continues, as AOL effectively abandons its paid, premium offerings in favor of a free, advertising-supported model:
Besides e-mail, AOL will give away its proprietary software for accessing the once-premium offerings, as well as safety and security features such as parental controls.
Millions of subscribers are likely to drop their paid accounts, making the strategy risky for Time Warner and AOL. Subscriptions still account for about 80 percent of AOL’s revenues, contributing to 19 percent of Time Warner’s revenues in the first half of the year.
But AOL has little choice. As of June 30, AOL had 17.7 million U.S. subscribers, a 34 percent drop from its peak of 26.7 million in September 2002. AOL lost 976,000 subscribers in the past quarter alone.
Jeremiads against “media-merger mania” are fundamentally misplaced and mistaken–and for reasons that range far beyond the AOL-Time Warner deal (not to mention Time Warner’s subsequent merger with EMI). Such concerns reflect a basic misunderstanding of how the economy actually functions. Forget about media monopolies or a market-based Ministry of Culture, whatever that might mean. Assuming the merger passes government regulators’ smell test (and by all accounts it will) we can look forward to a $350 billion megacorporation that grovels even more abjectly for customers than AOL and Time Warner do now as separate entities.
Indeed, if AOL’s own corporate history is any guide, far from offering slimmer and slimmer pickings to an increasingly captive and dissatisfied audience, “AOL Time Warner” will be pathetically desperate to deliver more and more stuff at better and better prices to restless and demanding subscribers. Today’s “250 Hours Free!” on AOL and $40 “special discount” subscriptions to Time will seem positively stingy by comparison.
This is part of a long trend, of proprietary online services steadily giving way to the open Internet. Remember that in the 1980s and early 1990s, the online market was dominated by Compuserve, AOL, and Prodigy, companies that focused on services built on their own proprietary networking technologies. They only grudgingly began to offer ‘net access in the mid-1990s after the Web began its meteoric rise.
Fundamentally, centrally planned content and services couldn’t keep up with the dynamism of the decentralized Internet, where anyone could publish new content or launch a new service for very low cost.


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The pair - who celebrated their sixth anniversary in June - looked as loved up as ever this week as they enjoyed a mountain bike excursion alongside a umber of pals.
Clearly enjoying their surroundings and the seemingly hot temperatures, the pair stopped for a quick selfie before mounting their bikes and continuing on their way.
In the snap, the pair are pulling animated faces while wearing matching safery helmets and dark, stylish sunglasses.
"Just been out mountain biking with friends and my girl @NicoleScherzy #megazone #goodtimes," wrote Lewis on his Instagram account.
He added another two snaps which sees the couple posing with their bikes and friends in front of idyllic back drops.
Meanwhile, Nicole Scherzinger is reportedly in talks to star in a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical Cats in London's West End.
The former Pussycat Dolls star is said to be in "very early discussions" to take on the role of glamorous feline Grizabella.
Scherzinger, who recently served as a judge on The X Factor, already has ties to Lloyd Webber - she performed at the 25th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera in 2011, singing the title song alongside four former Phantoms, including Simon Bowman and Earl Carpenter.
Cats is slated to return to the West End stage later this year after closing in 2002.


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There are many benefits of customizing your chocolate box. Customized chocolate boxes are more likely to appeal to consumers. You can even customize the design according to the occasion or customer demand. Whether it is a birthday or anniversary, you can create a custom box to reflect the special occasion. It will definitely make the recipient smile and show you care. In addition to creating a great customer experience, chocolate box packaging can also help you increase sales and customer satisfaction.
If you’re looking for the right way to package your chocolates, then custom box packaging can help. A custom chocolate packaging box can have a number of different customizations, including a custom window, gold foiling, raised ink, and PVC sheet. For special events or as a gift, you can personalize it with the name or slogan of your business. And, if you’re looking for a really special touch, then you should consider a made-to-order candy box.
Print the Box on Metallic Paper:
Another choice is to print the box on metallic paper. The box can be printed on gold, silver, or copper foil. Metallic paper is also a suitable option for packaging chocolate. You can also use a combination of different types of paper, such as kraft, cardstock, and corrugated board. Printed chocolate boxes look more attractive and presentable in retail stores. A custom-made chocolate box can help preserve frostings and decoration on chocolate products.
In addition to the color, you can use beautiful illustrations or painterly landscapes on your chocolate packaging. This style of packaging can give off an impression of high-end chocolate to consumers. It will not be found at a corner store, but at boutique shops and gallery gift stores. Often, the packaging will carry a more expensive price tag. It will also be the perfect present for a loved one. When it comes to chocolate box packaging, beautiful design matters.
Choosing the Material for Your Chocolate Box Packaging:
When choosing the material for your chocolate box packaging, keep in mind the type of chocolates that will be packaged inside. Luxury chocolate brands should use heavier, high-quality materials, whereas cheaper brands should use lighter, cheaper options. Similarly, eco-friendly brands should opt for recyclable paper or tinplate. The best packaging for chocolates should also be durable and resistant to extreme temperature changes. But if you want to be eco-friendly, consider choosing paper that has been recycled from paper mills.
Incorporate sustainable, artisanal, and organic design elements into your packaging. Consider the environment-conscious and vegan consumer. Some chocolate brands are choosing sustainable and organic materials as an alternative to plastic. These brands will likely have a more organic and eco-friendly appeal than other chocolates. For example, hip chocolate is made from cocoa beans, which are grown without chemicals. The same applies to packaging for a tin of organic coconuts.
Contemporary Graphic Designs:
Another popular trend in chocolate box packaging is the use of beautiful artwork. Whether it’s in the form of painterly strokes, illustrations, or contemporary graphic designs, a beautiful chocolate box conveys a sense of luxury and quality. Despite this trend, chocolate bars marketed by luxury brands are unlikely to be sold in the corner store, but rather in boutiques, art galleries, and gallery gift shops. These boxes have the look of upscale confections and are priced accordingly.
There are numerous methods to create effective chocolate box packaging. First, the design must grab the customer’s attention and then turn it into interest. Think about how the consumer would choose a specific chocolate, and then design the box accordingly. For example, if the chocolates are packaged in a box with a back panel that tells a story, the customer would feel as if they are on holiday. A well-designed box would evoke the mood of a vacation, or it could simply be a gift for a family member.
Dividers and Handles to the Packaging:
Another option is to add windows, dividers and handles to the packaging. This will increase the look of the chocolate box and also minimize the need for plastic bags. Clear windows can be a great option since they will eliminate the need for unnecessary printing and will make the box appear more appealing. You can also get a logo or message printed on the packaging. In order to make your chocolate box packaging look more attractive, you can choose from a variety of different styles.
Depending on the brand, custom boxes will make a great marketing tool. Custom boxes may feature a company logo and other information, or even a window to display the chocolate product inside. A well-designed custom chocolate box can increase the appeal of the chocolate and encourage purchases. These boxes are an essential component of any successful marketing campaign. In addition to using your logo, you can customize your chocolate box to include the name and the website address of the company that sells the chocolates.
Custom Printing can Make your Product:
Another factor to consider when customizing your chocolate box is printing. Custom printing can make your product stand out and create a strong impression on your customers. Different printing techniques, including screen printing and graphic printing, can produce stunning results. While selecting the color scheme, keep in mind that CMYK and PMS are the best color palettes for printouts. You can even customize your box depending on your event or your customer’s needs.


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Returning to school can be fun for children and parents, but it is important to remember that common health problems such as allergies and asthma can interrupt that fun and interfere with the learning process. It is estimated that 9 million children suffer from allergies and asthma. Symptoms can range from a minor inconvenience to serious health issues which can result in missed school days and expensive medical bills.
It is important for students and their families to be proactive in dealing with allergies and asthma as we head into another school year. Look through the following checklist to see if you are prepared.
- If your child requires an epinephrine auto-injector or inhaler, be sure to bring it in to the school nurse and complete the necessary forms so the medication is available when needed.
- Contact your school nurse and food services staff regarding food allergies.
- Keep all emergency information up-to-date.
- Be sure your child is taking all their medication as prescribed.
- Review all allergy and asthma triggers, and discuss how some triggers might be avoided.
- Call the school if your child is absent due to allergy or asthma symptoms.
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The Trammps are an American soul music group, known for being based in Philadelphia and being one of the first disco bands. The band's first major success was with their 1972 cover version of "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart". However, they are best known for their Grammy winning song "Disco Inferno", which was originally released in 1976 and became a U.K. pop hit and U.S. R&B hit. Re-released in 1978 and also included in the 1977 soundtrack to 'Saturday Night Fever', it then became a big U.S. pop hit.
The music journalist Ron Wynn has noted that "the Trammps' prowess can't be measured by chart popularity; Ellis' booming, joyous vocals brilliantly championed the celebratory fervor and atmosphere that made disco both loved and hated among music fans." The first disco-related track they released was "Love Epidemic" back in 1973. That made them trailblazers of its pop and soul fueled sound.
The history of the Trammps grew from a 60s-era group, called "The Volcanos", which later became "The Moods". With a number of line-up changes by the early 1970s, the band membership included gospel-influenced lead singer, Jimmy Ellis, drummer and bass singer, Earl Young, with brothers, Stanley and Harold 'Doc' Wade. Members of the Philadelphia recording band, MFSB played with the group on records and on tour in the 70s with singer, Robert Upchurch joining later. The group was produced by the Philadelphia team of Ronnie Baker, Norman Harris and Young, all MFSB mainstays who played on the recording sessions and contributed songs.
Their debut chart entry came via an upbeat cover version of the standard, "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart", which became a Top 20 US R&B chart hit in 1972.
Their first few recordings were released on Buddah Records, including "Hold Back The Night" which was a hit in the UK and on the Billboard R&B chart in 1973, before a re-release saw it climb the U.S. Hot 100 two years later. Several R&B hits followed during a stay with Philadelphia International subsidiary, Golden Fleece (run by Baker-Harris-Young) before they signed to Atlantic Records.
Their single "Disco Inferno" (1976), which was included on the Grammy Award winning Saturday Night Fever soundtrack in 1977, reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 1978.
Other major hits included "Hold Back the Night" (1975) (UK #5) and "That's Where the Happy People Go" (1976). In late 1977, the Trammps released the song "The Night the Lights Went Out" to commemorate the electrical blackout that affected New York City on July 13, 1977.
Their signature song, "Disco Inferno", has been covered by Tina Turner and Cyndi Lauper. In addition, Graham Parker covered "Hold Back The Night" on the "The Pink Parker EP" in 1977, and reached #20 in the UK Singles Chart, and Top 60 in the US.
On September 19, 2005, the group's "Disco Inferno" was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame at a ceremony held in New York. The song was part-written by Ron Kersey, a producer-arranger and a member of MFSB, who also played with Trammps in the 1970s for a time. During the ceremony, the original band members performed together for the first time in 25 years.
Two versions of the group, with differing line-ups, currently tour the nostalgia circuit. On March 8, 2012, lead singer Jimmy Ellis died at a nursing home in Rock Hill, South Carolina, at the age of 74. The cause of death was not immediately known but he suffered from Alzheimers' disease.
Earl Young's Trammps still continue to record and as at August 2014 have recently released "Get your lovin while you can" written by the Steals brothers renowned for their Philly hits such as 'Could it be I'm falling in love' for The Detroit Spinners.
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You will realize that many people who enroll in physic programs will eventually stop. Then you will later hear them beat themselves that they are lazy, undisciplined or they will even make the excuse of being weak. But on closer examination, you will realize that it has nothing to do with their character flaws, but it is only that their training program was not a good fit for them. We should note that every fitness program is personal to each.
This is why it is prudent that one chooses the best physic program so that they can achieve rejuvenation, vitality, and longevity. All this can be achieved if one properly understands their being, their lifestyles and the responsibilities that they have. All you need to get is a program that is fit for you since you don’t have to prove anything to anybody.
To ensure that you choose the best physic training program for you and that which will save your time and money, we recommend that you observe the following suggestions. These are the same principles applied by all successful fitness enthusiast, both amateurs and even those that take part in a physique competition.
Selecting the best physic training program
What do you want to achieve out of your training? If for instance, you are training in preparation to participate in a marathon, it is not appropriate that you run for 45 minutes a day. Your training must be a little bit rigorous. For you to attain what you want, I will recommend that your training is informed by your ultimate goal.
Is the training aimed at muscular development or you are training your whole person?
You will discover that most individual will concentrate on training their muscles, while they will neglect other aspects of their bodies like the breathing system, joints, coordination, body balance and even circulation.
To make sure that your body is in good shape, you need to select a program that does not neglect the above as they ensure the maintenance of the long-term body fitness.
Can you separate your fitness goals from your weight loss goals?
The best physic program must be able to separate the two. It is not possible for one to ever burn all the excess calories that the body obtains from consumption of too many refined foods. Science stipulates this. This is why most individuals will not attain the results that they desire, since their goal of burning off the extra calories from the body may force them into a wrong type of exercise program. This contributes to many of them quitting as they realize they are not making any progress.
Does your program fit your life schedule?
Establish whether your job, kids, family and other responsibilities interfere with your physic program. Then see how you can plan around them. If you don’t have two hours to go through the program at the gym, then you can as well do it at home.
Does the physic program incorporate more than one training benefit?
Find out which type of physic program can offer you the best combination of benefits that can value you. For instance, yoga can offer training for both mind and body at the same time. Crossfit will enable you to stretch and offer strength training at the same time while Ti-Chi trains joints and body balance.
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Mercadona, demonstrating its support for and solidarity with the Ukrainian people, is donating 1.5 million euros to help refugees from the war in Ukraine. This support will be provided from June to December in the form of €50 Society Cards, with the aim of covering the basic expenses of refugees arriving in Spain and Portugal at any of our stores. Through this collaboration, Mercadona expects to be able to help around 5,000 refugees.
The company will issue these cards through authorised entities within the official reception plans for displaced persons from Ukraine in Spain and Portugal.
At the same time, this support will be complemented by donations of essential products to Reception, Assistance and Referral Centres (CREADE) for Ukrainian refugees located in different parts of Spain, based on the needs communicated to the company by these centres.

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Today was my favorite menu in Yangyang
Really unforgettable ..! Even at the drink that I came back to Incheon
I'll tell you the best restaurant that I've talked about ◟̊◞̊
I went for lunch on the second day.
Our choice is famous for Sol Beach
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I feel like I'm hiding
It is surprisingly easy to find. Signs tell you from the road
It's like a garden, but this hidden restaurant
How do all you know?
The menu itself is also for body care, but the air is good and perfect!
As soon as you noticed,
It's a place to sell
There are baeksook, ducks, ducks
I ordered it as a nuungji chicken white soak.
We ordered 20 minutes before arrival
I could wait a bit ~
Baeksuk-eok takes more than 40 minutes
If you call in advance about an hour before,
Notice the boss's food pride!
Our restaurant does not contain MSG!
It's a health priority restaurant,
Seasoning is absolutely no no!
Grow your own vegetables in the field! Nono side dish reuse too!
Like a famous Yangyang restaurant ,
I wanted to give 100 points
We arrived on open time and were first guests
How many guests are there even on weekdays?
I didn't stop making reservations at the counter while I was eating.
It's really awesome ... I know why everyone comes here
My love, Gangwon-do ෆ This day is more sunshine than the first day
It was a sunny day! Even if you don't see the sea
Blue ~ Yellow ~~ Very good
Many celebrity footsteps-we too Kong Kong!
There is also a room, so it would be great for groups
Now, I'm hungry, let's eat first!
You have to eat the chicken very well, so wash your hands first!
Are you surprised? It's the king of the end plate
The side dish is crazy!
We refilled the side dishes two times while waiting for our main dish
Especially yo leek !!!!!! Real life leek TT TT
I like the giblets so I used to eat leek a lot
Wow, it really tastes like gel!
How can this taste come out ...
It's a Yangyang restaurant I've already played at the side dish!
Not to mention famous pickles and homemade pickles.
I don't have any rice but I'm going to eat the relish
The kimchi was really good ...
Made with vegetables grown directly in the field
It just tastes so different
We ate 100%
Samgyetang has a lot of reservation phone calls !!
When I come back to Incheon,
Unforgettable taste TT TT ... Where parents want to go!
The party we went with said she wants to come with her.
I really liked it
I'll show you the main menu, Nurongji Chicken Soup! :)
It's really amazing ... We call in advance
It wasn't too long!
I boiled it for 40 minutes
There's a bunch of leek on top
The smell was so amazing
If you look at Sol Beach restaurants,
Baeksuk is usually for 3-4 people
But we're three girls eating well!
What do you know, wait for the picture
You cut it nicely
It really tastes like it
Even though I'm posting, my mouth is very ...
Not to mention the lean meat
The soup is very thick and amazing
How do you all know where you are hiding?
It's really amazing but it's really rumored
If you go to Yangyang, you can eat sashimi + seafood
Put your thoughts aside!
It was really the number one restaurant for me
It was awesome, admiration again!
Especially this potato was really delicious
Potatoes are sweet! ~ Oh my god?
I almost wanted to add some potatoes
Obviously, I had a bag stew for lunch.
Why are you hungry again when I write this post?
I still remember the leek and white sour taste!
And the highlight of this house!
If only chicken is delicious, gather it ~~~~
We've made Nurungji chicken white rice !!
Even though we have so many
I've eaten all the time ...
On the way to the highway
It's too late
One person and I can be Nurungji Holic
I told you I couldn't scratch it.
Go ~~~~ The smell smells very vibrating!
It's really amazing
I don't want to have a good Nuungji Chicken Baeksuksuk
Garden feel, Gulpyeongri chicken
If you go to Yangyang, it's a must-see restaurant!
The day is good ~ I'm so full
It's the memory of the happy second day
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Welsh Liberal Democrats are calling for local Labour MPs to support the Gurkhas after they voted against proposals to allow those who had fought for Britain to remain in the UK.
The vote on a Liberal Democrat motion was held in the House of Commons on 29th April and resulted in a shock defeat for the Government. Both Peter Hain (Neath) and Hywel Francis (Aberavon) sided with the Government, despite the overwhelming popular support for the Gurkhas.
“I was greatly disappointed to hear that Mr Hain had voted for thousands of Gurkhas to be deported from the UK,” said former Welsh Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate for Neath Sheila Waye. “But the Government was defeated because a few brave Labour MPs defied their party bosses and backed the Gurkhas who have so bravely fought for Britain.
“The Government has a moral duty to support those who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms and fight for our country. I am sorry that Mr Hain voted the opposite way.
“The Government must take notice of the will of Parliament and bring back new proposals that will allow Gurkhas to stay rather than have them kicked out of the country. I hope Mr Hain undergoes a change of heart and presses the Minister to bring forward new proposals as soon as possible.”
Aberavon Labour MP Hywel Francis has been asked to explain a “shameful” u-turn after announcing his support for Gurkhas to remain in the UK but then voting to boot them out of the country.
Angry Welsh Liberal Democrats are demanding Mr Francis writes to Gurkha organisations to explain his change of mind.
Parliamentary records show that an “Early Day Motion” (EDM) supporting the right of Gurkhas who had served in the British Army to stay in the UK was signed by Mr Francis on 29th April. No debates or votes are held on EDMs but they are used by MPs instead to show their support for a particular cause.
“Hywel Francis sided with the Gurkhas in the EDM,” said former Welsh Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for Aberavon Claire Waller. “Then on the same day, according to the parliamentary record, he had betrayed them by voting for the Government’s policy of deporting most of them.
“Dr Francis has performed a rapid and shameful u-turn. He owes the Gurkhas an apology and his constituents an explanation.”

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The board publicly asked their toughest questions to date of district administration during the workshop designed to discuss the concerns residents voiced to the board and district administration during three public hearings.
The district’s BOLD proposal to “right-size” elementary schools is designed to create more equitable learning spaces to meet the needs of all students, invest in programming and learning instead of buildings and to create more financial sustainability moving forward, according to Superintendent Denise Pontrelli.
Opponents of the plan to close Oak Park, Marine and Withrow elementary schools have asked the Board of Education to present alternatives, provide additional data regarding the proposal, make sure the plan is well vetted and to slow down the process.
Will BOLD impact the bond?
Discussions during the workshop ran the gamut regarding BOLD, but one series of questioning from Mike Ptacek caused a bit of a stir — and will result in district administration asking the Minnesota Department of Education for their opinion regarding any possible ramifications on the $97.5 million bond, if BOLD is adopted and three elementary schools are closed.
Since the BOLD proposal was announced during a board workshop on Dec. 17, many opponents to the plan have said the proposal flies in the face of the promises made during bond and levy campaigns that gained voter approval in 2013 and 2015.
The language in the Comment and Review process of the recently-approved $97.5 million bond included $1.6 million in HVAC upgrades, playground improvements, renovations and fees and contingency funds for Oak Park Elementary; and $342,038 for playground improvements, renovations and contingency and fees at both Marine and Withrow elementary schools.
Following up on questions brought forth during an open house this week at Oak Park Elementary, Ptacek asked district leaders to talk about the Comment and Review Process (required by state law) of the bond, and to address whether or not portions of the bond specific to Oak Park, Marine and Withrow elementary schools could be used if the schools are closed.
When a bonding project is designed, the district submits a Review and Comment — which is reviewed by the board — that identifies the scope of the project, the dollar amounts and provides some history that is then presented to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Kristen Hoheisel, District 834 Director of Finance said. After the MDE completes the review and comment the district’s bonding question is then presented to the voters.
The scope and approximate cost of the bonding project is then posted in the Stillwater Gazette as a public notice.
The public notice explains what the district is going to do with the bonds, but what happens if the district doesn’t follow through with those promises? Ptacek asked. If it’s decided to close three schools, does the district have to resubmit the Review and Comment to the Department of Education?
There are options the board has to move the bond funding for Marine, Withrow and Oak Park elementary schools to the high school, middle school and other projects within the scope of the bonding project, Hoheisel said.
“My understanding from legal is that the board can just choose where to spend the money if various projections for the bond were undershot or overshot, we have the right to do that,” Hoheisel said. “I haven’t spoken with the Minnesota Department of Education in regards to their stance, but my guess is, and it’s only a hypothesis, is they would take the same stance as legal.”
A school district needs to abide to the terms of what is on the ballot, Hoheisel said. There are options the board has to move the bond funding for Marine, Withrow and Oak Park elementary schools to the high school, middle school and other projects within the scope of the bonding project, she said.
Board Member Tom Lehmann said he appreciates Ptacek’s questions, and would like to hear the answers, but the issues relating to the bond should be directed to the bond counsel and the district’s attorney, who were not present during the workshop.
Following the meeting, Ptacek said his line of questioning about if the bond would have to go back to the MDE for another Comment and Review, and if it impacts the public and the people who buy bonds, was aimed at addressing public trust and learning if there are legal ramifications regarding the bonds — including those that have been sold — if the project changes.
The public notice tells voters what they’re voting for, Ptacek said.
“When I look at the public notice, and it’s not by accident, there is something in it for every facility in our district,” Ptacek said. “My point being that this is done to garner political support.”
Families at Oak Park are irked that the HVAC will be used for district administration, not students, if the school is closed at Central Services relocates there, Ptacek said.
“The people we have to come back to for trust and support are real disappointed by this,” he said.
The public notice also gives the people who buy bonds information to decide if buying the bond is a good investment, Ptacek said.
“Who have we sold the bonds to? Could it become a legal issue? These are an example of the tough questions staff needs to be able to answer,” Ptacek said. “There’s too much at stake here for there not to be straight answers — and there are many other important unanswered questions that are being brushed off. The tough questions are not getting the answers and candor they deserve.”
Hoheisel said she will seek clarification for the questions regarding the bond, if BOLD is approved, from the Minnesota Department of Education and legal counsel.
BOLD: ‘Just the first step’
Pontrelli said all of the things in the long range facility plan are happening — and all of the things that are in the bond are happening — with the exception of the projects at Marine, Withrow and Oak Park, if the schools are closed.
“We have to look at what we would do with the promises that were made with those buildings,” Pontrelli said, “but all of those other things are happening.”
The change, which Pontrelli said she “believes is hard for people to understand,” is that the focus isn’t just about buildings anymore, it’s about programming and learning and how that is going to impact kids.
“That’s when we started looking at the projections and looking forward,” Pontrelli said. “Not only did we have to look at the space and what is there now, but what will be in the next two years when we move ninth grade out and sixth grade out. Those numbers, with the capture rate and a little bit of declining enrollment, are much bigger than any of us expected.”
A middle school model costs more money than district leaders anticipated, Pontrelli said. Moving students up to middle school costs another $750,000, one of the many things that have a price tag.
“That really forced us to look at all of the different components of our system to see what might we do,” Pontrelli said. “The long range plan didn’t look at closing schools, it didn’t look at consolidating schools, and when you look at those plans, this (BOLD) is looking one step forward, instead of six months by six months for the budget process.”
With a need for additional funding for developing the middle school model and increased transportation costs, facing the possibility of losing integration and AVID funding ($800,000) and looking at collaborative staffing, those costs are way higher than any projected savings the consolidation would bring, Board Member Shelley Pearson said. “So how do we do all of this? How does it all work out?”
Pontrelli said the transportation cost “is what it is,” and the middle school model discussion is in the beginning stages, but closing schools is just a start to addressing the district’s budget issues.
“This one thing we’re doing (closing three schools) is the first step, it’s not going to ease all of the budget needs that we have,” Pontrelli said. “We have to look at different places. We have to look at our athletics and activities. We have to look at our staffing. Just about every area of our system we have to review and look at if we are being effective and efficient. Those are all costs we have to look at. We have to increase costs in one area and decrease costs in another area.”
A Levy, A Bond and Public Trust
In a time when school funding relies on passing levies, what will this proposal do to voter confidence and trust?
“In the next six years, we will have to go back to the voters and ask them to support a levy,” Ptacek said. “If this southwest area continues to grow, we’ll need additional facilities. If we have to do that soon, how do we put this back together? That’s troublesome to me. We have collectively felt a lot of turmoil, and I assume that turmoil will increase as we move forward with the school boundaries discussion.”
School districts depend on passing levies, which make up about 30 percent of the school district’s budget, to properly fund schools, Pontrelli said, and to pass levies, there has to be community trust.
“When I came here … folks throughout the district told me trust has been an issue for some time,” Pontrelli said. “This isn’t new… You have to build trust, and to build that trust, you have to do the work and you have to follow through with what you said you were going to do. So when we go back to the bond, the levy and the facilities planning, all of those things are going to happen. (BOLD) is taking it one step farther.”
Pontrelli described the proposal to close three elementary schools when staff was asked to look into capacity issues as an “aha” moment — something district leaders had to look into.
“We had to put it out on the table to say this is what we feel will happen in the next few years,” Pontrelli said, “because we have integration, middle school funding and costs for transportation we have to cover.
“A few people have said to me if this proposal moves forward then that’s the end. And for us, I know that we believe as directors and principals, that it is just the beginning. We recognize and want to be able to take the time to see what are schools need to look like, so they serve more of our kids well.”
If drastic changes like closing schools has to be done, Ptacek said he believes there should be a better process, more public engagement and answers to the unanswered questions.
“You call this BOLD,” Ptacek told the Superintendent. “I call this risky. Very risky.”
“There is so much talent and wisdom among the people who live in our district — you have to involve them,” Ptacek said after the workshop. “You have to involve the public. Proper process is crucial.”
The school board is expected to vote on the BOLD proposal at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11 at Stillwater Junior High School. A listening session, allowing 18 people to give feedback on the proposal, will be held prior to the meeting at 5 p.m.
- View District 834’s Dec. 17 proposal
- View District 834’s Jan. 11 BOLD proposal
- Watch the Board workshop online
- Watch the BOLD proposal online
- Listen to the Jan. 21 Learning Session
- Stillwater Area Public Schools FAQ web page
- B.O.L.D website
- Stop B.O.L.D Cold website
- Support for Withrow, Marine & Oak Park Elementary Schools Facebook group
- Contact information for Stillwater Area Public Schools District Administrators
- Contact information for the Stillwater Area Board of Education members
- Minnesota State Legislators Express Concern About Stillwater Area Public Schools ‘BOLD’ Proposal
- Mike Ptacek Shares His Views on Stillwater Area Public School’s BOLD Proposal
- Shelley Pearson Shares Her Thoughts on Education, Discussion Surrounding Stillwater’s BOLD Proposal
- Stillwater Area Public Schools to Present Controversial BOLD Proposal


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Case in point: Johnny Vicious (nee John Coles). He started out as a rock DJ in the '80s and has since moved on up to remix everyone from Whitney to Britney and to turn out some of the most popular mix CDs on the market, including Club Nation America (2001), Ultra Dance Volume 1 (2002), and Ultra Dance Volume 3 (2003). While radio-friendly remixes of songs like Mrs. Bobby Brown's "It's Not Right... But It's Okay" have made Vicious accessible to fans far beyond the confines of the New York underground, such formulaic hits have hurt his reputation among the electronica elitists of Miami Beach. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing depends largely on your taste in music, and how far you have to drive to find a decent dance club. Despite this significant commercial success, however, Mr. Vicious still retains a hint of the street cred he earned back in the '90s with underground tracks like "Ecstasy (Take Your Shirts Off)." Once upon a time, people knocked into his DJ booth too. -- John Landers
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