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The event is to feature a Choreography Zone, B-Boy/B-Girl Battle Zone, New Talent Area, Meet & Greet, Greet Chill Out Zone, Trade Stands, Displays, Health & Beauty Area and VIP Guest Area.
The World of Dance Tour is staging its first UK event in the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on Sunday 25 September. The focus of the event will be on the art of street dancing and today’s new aged choreography and will embrace urban dance and youth lifestyle.
Video: World of Dance Tour UK 2011 promo (YouTube)
The dancers, participants and spectators will partake in performance festival settings awarding today’s top dancers with the most prestigious acknowledgments. The World of Dance Tour intends to deliver an unparalleled experience to both participants and spectators in effort to build its reputation as the global authority in urban dance and lifestyle.
Recently Carlos Neto was appointed creative director of World of Dance UK, who will oversee submissions ahead of the line up.
The competition is one of four events to be staged in the UK starting at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in September before continuing to Cardiff, Manchester and Birmingham in 2012.
The top 5 crews, duos and solos in the senior division from each event are invited to attend and compete in the National World of Dance Awards to be held in London in November 2012 where winners will be awarded the grand prize of an expenses paid trip to Los Angeles to take part in the World of Dance Global Awards in December 2012.
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Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NASDAQ: PFGC) is an American company that was founded in 1885 in Richmond, Virginia by food peddler James Capers. Headquartered in Goochland County, Virginia (just outside Richmond), the company distributes a range of food products.
Capers' original business grew into Pocahontas Foods. The company became Performance Food Group in 1987. In 2008, the company announced it was to be acquired by Wellspring Capital Management and Blackstone Group for $1.3 billion. Two other foodservice companies owned by the private equity firms, snack food distributor Vistar and Italian foodservice company Roma Foods, were then merged into PFG. PFG went public in 2015.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.
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Swansea City have rejected two bids for striker Michael Obafemi.
The forward has struggled to hit the levels he reached in the latter stages of his debut campaign at the club last time out and has been told he can leave the Swansea.com Stadium this month.
And it's understood Burnley have had two offers for the Republic of Ireland international knocked back by the Swans.
Vincent Kompany's side were keen to recruit the forward in the summer and had multiple offers for the frontman turned down by the Swans.
Despite currently being firmly on course to secure automatic promotion back into the Premier League, the Clarets remain eager to bolster their forward options in the January transfer window.
WalesOnline revealed earlier this month that Obafemi once again features on the Turf Moor outfit's transfer wishlist.
And it's understood Swansea have turned down a bid worth around £2.5m from the Championship leaders for the services of the 22-year-old while they have also rejected the advances of one club for the services of Morgan Whittaker.
"We've made two bids for a player that's not quite there," said Martin when asked if Swansea need to sell before buying this month. "Things have stalled a bit since then because both clubs are trying to get the best deal.
"We've also had bids for two of our players in Michael and Morgan. We've knocked two bids back for Michael. One for Morgan.
"That's where we're at. But we made the bid for the player we are interested in before those bids came in. It's all about seeing which one lands first, whether we land our one first or someone leaves here first.
"Then again, none of it might happen. It's January. I just can't give you any clarity on it at the moment."
Obafemi has not played since turning out for his country during the World Cup break in a 2-1 friendly defeat at home to Norway.
He has been omitted from the Swans' previous five matchday squads and has been told he can leave the club before the 11pm deadline on January 31. Obafemi has made 19 appearances for Swansea in the Championship this season, scoring three goals.
As for Whittaker, he scored nine times and registered seven assists during the first half of the season at Plymouth Argyle before being recalled earlier this month.
Given the possible departures of the duo, Swansea are bidding to improve their attacking options, with Rotherham United's Chiedozie Ogbene and Leeds United's Joe Gelhardt being among those who Russell Martin admires at present.


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You will be able to tweak your imported Mass Effect 2 character during the import screen.
A short animated film called Assassin’s Creed: Embers will be released with the Collector Edition of the upcoming Revelations.
Bioware, inclusive as ever, has given players the opportunity to choose what the next FemShep will look like in ME3.
Bioware talked up a storm about how they plan for The Old Republic to outlive most games.
A Chinese couple has been discovered to have sold three of their children to pay for their gaming habit.
Tune in to the video to watch nine new minutes of footage of the upcoming game.
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Halo 4 in development for the last 2 years, a 2012 release seems very much plausible.
This new Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim video shows off a variety of new footage, from monsters to combat to NPC interaction.
Microsoft has seen rather unprecedented revenue from their Xbox division this year, and especially in the last quarter, probably a result of the launch of Kinect.
Born to Fire, a new online first-person shooter for PC, is the latest title to be revealed as part of NHN Corporationâ€™s lineup for Gamescom.


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- At the presentation conference for the 23rd Rallye du Maroc, David Castera revealed the route of the race scheduled to run from 12 to 18 October under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The route will take in the Kingdom's largest deserts from west to east, starting from the international seaside resort of Agadir and finishing in the famous village of Merzouga via Zagora.
- A prologue followed by five stages, two of which will be itinerant and three in the form of loops, totalling 2,240 kilometres, including 1,470 kilometres of special stages have been announced. Three consecutive nights will be spent in bivouacs in keeping with the nomadic tradition.
- The final round of the World Rally-Raid Championship, the Moroccan leg will be decisive for the outcome of the season. An exceptional prize-giving ceremony will be held on the evening of the finish in the magical setting of the Merzouga dunes.
- The final event before 2024, the Rallye du Maroc will also be a dress rehearsal for the Dakar for both amateurs and professionals alike.
- As well as sport, the Rallye du Maroc will be sharing its route with all Moroccans. In Agadir, a concert in the town centre will accompany the start of the race. In Zagora, a school sports ground will be inaugurated. In the countryside the Medical Caravane will continue previous health initiatives.
Immersed in the heart of the great Moroccan deserts:
It was at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, in the presence of the representatives from Royal Moroccan automobile and motorcycle federations, the representatives from main sponsors of the Rally, Afriquia, Maroc Telecom, OCP and numerous Moroccan competitors, that on 20 June David Castera unveiled the details of the next edition of the Rallye du Maroc. The final round of the 2023 FIA and FIM World Rally-Raid Championship will gather at the Grand Stade Adrar in Agadir, as it did last year, for the traditional administrative and technical scrutineering from the afternoon of October 11. The racing will start with the Prologue on 13 October not far from the capital of Souss Massa. A podium will be set up in the town centre so that locals and tourists alike will be able to take advantage of the parade and get close to the stars of the sport and amateurs alike.
The following day, the competitors will set off on the first stage between Agadir and Zagora, featuring a stretch of dunes, before the competitors settle into a three-night bivouac on the outskirts of Zagora. Stages 2 and 3 will be run in loops around this encampment.
Stage 2 will feature the Chegaga Erg, the Kingdom's most extensive dune massif. On this occasion, the FIM and FIA routes will be separated. A guarantee of greater safety and enjoyment for the motorcycle competitors, but also synonymous with a challenge for the car navigators who will be opening the track without the benefit of the tracks usually left by the bikes and quads.
Stage 3 will be the only one without dunes to cross. But the technical nature of the stage and the navigation will be major challenges. There’s no rest day on the Rallye du Maroc!
However, you'll need to catch your breath on reaching the halfway point, as David Castera has announced: "Stage 4 between Zagora and Merzouga will be the toughest, most challenging stage of this year's rally. Firstly, in terms of time spent racing against the clock, but also because of the variety of terrain: fast tracks, tricky navigation, camel grass and dune crossings. This will be the most demanding stage, where the most accomplished competitors will take the limelight."
The final stage, a loop around Merzouga, will be another opportunity for competitors to confront the dunes of Erg Chebbi, the highest in Morocco, at the foot of which will be celebrated the finish. An atypical finale, as the race will not end on a red carpet in a big city, as the discipline is wont to do, but in a natural environment, a magical setting for an extraordinary evening.
The 2023 final and tomorrow’s springboard
As the final round of the W2RC (World Rally-Raid Championship), the Rallye du Maroc will be the centre of motorsport attention and the focus of all the contenders for the 2023 titles.
In the car category, Stéphane Peterhansel, aka 'Mr Dakar', is set to reappear at the wheel of the factory Audi for the first time since last January. Nasser Al Attiyah (Toyota Gazoo Racing), for his part, will have a twofold objective: to win a seventh edition of the Rallye du Maroc and a second World Championship title against, among others, Sébastien Loeb (Bahrain Raid Xtreme) and the event's defending champion Guerlain Chicherit (GCK Motorsport).
On the bikes, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing is expected to be led by Australian Toby Price. Husqvarna Factory Racing will defend the 2022 title of American Skyler Howes. Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing will be able to count on reigning World Champion, the British rider Sam Sunderland, while Hero MotoSports will, barring any surprises, field Botswana's Ross Branch. Last but not least, Monster Energy Honda, which boasts such aces as Brabec, Quintanilla and Van Beveren, may well be trying out a brand new machine developed by HRC for the Dakar.
The last rally-raid before the start of the 2024 season, which begins with the next Dakar, the Rallye du Maroc will attract all the stars of the discipline, as well as many amateurs. For all, it will be a dress rehearsal for the Saudi event.
To prepare the competitors for the challenges of the coming W2RC season, the Rallye du Maroc will once again assume its status as the event where innovations are rolled out. An electronic road book will be used by all participants, a first for the motorcycle competitors.
The Rallye du Maroc aims to be a springboard for the continent’s competitors thanks to the Africa Rallye Team's (A.R.T.) programme of training, detection and support for up-and-coming competitors. Supported by the Moroccan automobile and motorcycle federations and the Rallye du Maroc's major partners Afriquia, Maroc Telecom and OCP, the second year of this ambitious programme is already in the starting blocks.
On 17 and 18 June, around twenty candidates took part in the training and selection programme organised by ODC in Merzouga. Three nationalities were represented at this first grouping: alongside the Moroccans, the Mauritanian and Senegalese candidates testified to the continental influence of this young rally-raid school.
On site, David Castera and Loïc Minaudier, a former motorcycle racer turned top navigator (7th on the 2022 Dakar), ran theoretical workshops before putting the road book into practice. In the near future, the names of the candidates judged suitable for the adventure will be called upon to take part in the next edition of the Rallye du Maroc, for which the registration fee will be waivered. For the other candidates, coaching will continue to take them, step by step, towards their dream.
A rendez-vous with all Moroccans
The philosophy of the Rallye du Maroc and its major partners is to share rally-raid's values of fraternity and solidarity beyond sport. From the cities to the most remote areas, the passage of the caravan and the race is a moment of shared joy, a concrete trace for the future, a long-term project.
In Agadir, a giant concert featuring national and international headlining acts will once again be offered to the public of the city and its surrounding area (see programme below). Last year's festival attracted over 50,000 people.
In Zagora, this year's stopover town on the edge of the Drâa Valley, a school sports ground will be inaugurated. This is a concrete and lasting initiative aimed at the younger generation, who are more attracted than ever by the values conveyed by top-level sportsmen and women, of whom there is a wealth of talent in Morocco. The Atlas Lions' performance at the last World Cup is a case in point!
In Merzouga, the site of the rally’s prize-giving ceremony, will see crowned the winners of both the Rallye du Maroc and the 2023 World Champions. A spectacle and a day of celebration shared with all the inhabitants of the Chebbi Erg region.
The Rallye du Maroc Medical Caravan, inaugurated in 2021, will resume its consultations and supply of medicines to populations with very little access to healthcare in the desert areas that have counted for so much for the discipline since its creation.
As it does every year, O.D.C. Events will be working with the Moroccan authorities, its local partners and more than thirty national companies supplying the Rallye du Maroc.
All of this valuable expertise will be brought to bear on the ecological, logistical and human challenges of organising this major event in the Moroccan sporting calendar, which for ten days will welcome a caravan of around 1,200 competitors, media and organisers, with the greatest respect for the area and its inhabitants.
Registration deadline: 27/09,
- Private tests: all day on 10/10 and morning of 11/10
- Technical and administrative scrutineering: 11/10 afternoon and 12/10 at the Grand Stade Adrar, Agadir
- Prologue and podium: 13/10
- Stage 1: 14/10 - Agadir-Zagora
- Stage 2: 15/10 - Zagora-Zagora
- Stage 3: 16/10 - Zagora-Zagora
- Stage 4: 17/10 - Zagora-Merzouga
- Stage 5: 18/10 - Merzouga -Merzouga
- Prize-giving ceremony: 18/10, Merzouga
Agadir concert programming:
- DJ Aymoun, Toofan, Manal Benchlikha, Dystinct, Douzi, French Montana
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Walking a big dog that pulls can be quite challenging, especially if you have a strong and energetic breed like a Labrador. But fear not, because I’ve got some tips and techniques to make your walks more enjoyable and manageable.
How to Walk a Big Dog That Pulls
- Hold the leash firmly: Ensure you have a secure grip on the leash with your dominant hand. Avoid gripping too tightly, as this may lead to discomfort or loss of control.
- Use a comfortable leash: Opt for a sturdy, non-retractable leash that provides you with better control over your dog’s movements. A shorter leash can also help minimize pulling tendencies.
- Position your hand correctly: Hold the leash close to your body with your hand relaxed but firm. Keep your wrist straight and avoid wrapping the leash around your hand, as this can increase the risk of injury if your dog suddenly pulls.
- Start with basic obedience training: Teach your dog essential commands like “heel,” “sit,” and “stay.” Practice these commands during walks to reinforce good behavior and ensure they understand their role in walking beside you.
- Be consistent: Set clear expectations for how your dog should behave while walking on a leash, such as walking calmly beside you without pulling or lunging forward. Consistency is key in reinforcing these behaviors over time.
- Use positive reinforcement: Reward good behavior with treats, praise, or affection when your dog follows instructions or walks politely by your side without pulling excessively. This positive reinforcement encourages them to repeat desirable behaviors.
- Redirect attention: If your dog starts pulling or becoming too fixated on something during a walk, redirect their attention by using verbal cues or engaging them in a different activity, like playing with a toy or practicing commands.
How to Effectively Exercise Your Big Dog
In this section, I’ll share some tips on how to effectively exercise your big dog.
- Start with leash training: Before diving into long walks, it’s essential to train your dog to walk nicely on a leash. Use positive reinforcement techniques such as treats and praise to reward them when they walk calmly by your side. Gradually increase the duration of your walks while reinforcing good behavior.
- Choose the right equipment: Investing in proper equipment can greatly assist in managing your big dog’s pulling tendencies. Opt for a sturdy harness instead of a collar, as it distributes pressure more evenly across their body and reduces strain on their neck.
- Incorporate mental stimulation: Walking alone may not be enough to tire out an energetic Labrador. Consider incorporating mental exercises into your routine. This can include puzzle toys, obedience training sessions during walks, or even scent games where you hide treats along the route for them to find.
- Vary the route: Dogs thrive on novelty and exploration, so try different routes and environments when walking your big dog. Take them to parks or nature trails where they can experience new sights and smells – this will keep them engaged and less likely to pull out of excitement.
- Utilize positive reinforcement techniques: Rewarding desired behaviors during walks is key in teaching your big dog manners on the leash. Whenever they walk calmly without pulling, offer verbal praise or small treats as positive reinforcement.
- Consider professional help: If you’re struggling with excessive pulling despite consistent training efforts, seeking guidance from a professional dog trainer or behaviorist may be beneficial. They can provide personalized strategies tailored specifically for you and your big furry friend.
Remember, patience and consistency are key when working with a big dog that pulls. By establishing a routine, using the right equipment, incorporating mental stimulation, and reinforcing positive behaviors, you’ll be on your way to enjoying peaceful walks with your Labrador.

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Media Loves A Revolution/Extinction
A split album from 2 Glasgow punk bands gets the Louder Than War treatment from Nathan Brown.
One city, two bands, nine tracks but only one singer! The man in question, Joe Fear, aside from playing in Constant Fear for at least 10 years (probably more) has previous form singing for Disaffect who were a fine anarcho-punk band in the early 90s whose records would spend days on my turntable. You would think that perhaps 2 bands with the same singer would sound too similar, but it appears Joe has 2 settings on his gravelly voicebox.
Opening up with a track titled Millions will die for billions in arm deals, it is clear that Constant Fear are not the sort to hint at subject matter and write ambiguous lyrics for us to ponder the meaning of. The song itself – both in its music and the relentless vocal attack – put them in the same camp as Icons of Filth. This is not a comparison I would ever make lightly! We are talking driving punk with an anti-war, anarchist message.
Constant Fear have a slightly metal edge to them which is mainfested on Internal Darkness through the galloping rhythm and dual guitar leads. A song about mental anguish, the slow middle eight has a sinister edge with the intonement of “Welcome to my internal darkness” in an almost demonic voice. Media Loves A Revolution sounds like much of the bands excellent album What’s Next from 2013 and also has shades of The System’s Warfare EP, and Conflict (from The Final Conflict era). Returning to a familiar theme Unforgiveable is the band’s judgement on the horrors of war. A military snare roll and guitar leads into a chuggy number with a little more of that metal touch. Drummer Craig – who is a site to behold in a live situation – is kept busy on this one with doubled up tribal drumbeats throughout. The female vocals on the chorus provide atmosphere and the contrast with Joe’s vocal and the ferocity of the music act as a magnifier to the intensity of the song. Sometimes light produces more shade.
Frenetix appeared in my Facebook feed some time over the last 6 months or year. I can’t tell you much apart from the fact that Joe from Constant Fear sings for them and while they are a new outfit, I am sure someone told me they were a band back in the 80s. But don’t go quoting me on that! Beside which, does it matter? New or old, this recording is new and now.
Their intro track features a long sampled speech about the way humanity abuses animals over squealing guitars and pounding drums reminiscent of mid 80s anarcho punks such as Liberty. The theme of environmental destruction continues in the next song. Extinction kicks in with a metal guitar riff and grindy bass, that is perhaps inspired by those who’ve balanced on the metal punk fence before like Amebix, Nausea and early Hellbastard. The chorus is straight up punk though. The guitar break is pure unashamed metal with a couple of licks that reminded me of Jap metal punks GISM.
No Pasaran should need no explanation as the cry that went up among Spanish anti-fascists in the 1930s civil war and has been adopted ever since by street fighting antifa. A chunky, speedy, belter of a song with a distorted vocal it’s a definite head nodder. Original Sin is a rejection of the concept that underpins much of the Catholic church’s teachings. Church bells and wind are used perhaps a little too often and can become cliched but I forgive it in this case as there is a genuine context. Plenty of wailing lead guitar adds texture to the song. The hammer-on fest in the middle eight and towards the close of the song reminds me of 80s cross over and that point when Broken Bones stepped over that line into full on metal.
War Machine is a very Discharge style number in musical styling as well as lyrical content. Like No Pasaran earlier it is proper chunky punk with only a little lead guitar in it. Cleverly alternating the chunky punk rock numbers with the more metal guitar orientated ones, Frenetix provide variety in their approach.
Released as a CD on Shatterpunk, Let the Bastards Grind and Noise Noise Noise this was a pleasure to listen to and a purchase I’m glad I made. Always pleased to see Constant Fear live, on the strength of this offering I hope to catch Frenetix one day too. I believe that the download will only appear once all 300 physical copies have been sold.
All words by Nathan Brown. You can read more from Nathan on his Louder Than War archive over here.

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Has any S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) blue-chip share been more pleasing to own in recent months and years than BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)? You’d be pressed to argue against that question after looking at the numbers.
Today so far, BHP has gained a healthy 1.41% to $52.51 per share at the time of writing. That puts this mining giant’s share price performance over the past four weeks at 15.74%.
Over 2022 so far, BHP is now up a pleasing 23.9%. That compares very well against the ASX 200 which is still in the red by 0.9%.
Over the past 12 months, the performance has been more muted at a 14.14% gain. But over the past five years, BHP has given its investors a staggering return of 118%.
Add several dividend payments that have broken BHP’s very long list of record payouts and showered investors with cash, and you have an investment that has no doubt made plenty of people feel very grateful.
But is a 23.9% return in 2022 so far as good as it will get for the Big Australian? Or is this just the beginning for BHP shares? Let’s check out what some ASX investing experts reckon.
Is the BHP share price a buy or sell today?
BHP share price: Buy or sell?
One ASX broker who is bullish on BHP today is Morgans. As my Fool colleague reported last week, Morgans currently has an add rating on BHP shares. Although its 12-month target of $51.80 is a little below the company’s current share price, Morgans likes BHP for its “upside sensitivity, balance sheet strength and resilient dividend profile”.
But Morgans isn’t the only broker who likes what it sees at BHP. As we also covered last week, brokers at Macquarie are even more optimistic about BHP shares.
Macquarie has placed an outperform rating on BHP, replete with a 12-month share price target of $61. That would imply a further upside of 16% over the coming year. The broker is anticipating that high iron ore and coal prices will put a high floor under BHP’s earnings, cash flow, and dividends over the next few years.
So, that is how two ASX investing experts are seeing BHP shares right now. No doubt that will come as good news for existing shareholders.
At the current BHP share price, this ASX 200 miner has a market capitalisation of $262 billion with a trailing dividend yield of 9.26%.


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Minister Flanagan to co-chair first Review meeting on implementation of Fresh Start Agreement13 January 2016
Minister Flanagan to co-chair first Review meeting on implementation of Fresh Start Agreement
Minister Flanagan will also hold first official meeting with new First Minister Arlene Foster
The Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD, will today (Thursday) in Belfast co-chair, along with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Theresa Villiers MP, the first review meeting on the implementation of the Fresh Start Agreement.
Speaking in advance of the review meeting, Minister Flanagan said:
“Together with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, I am looking forward to co-chairing the first review meeting on the implementation of the Fresh Start Agreement. The meeting is an opportunity to review with the leaders of the parties in Northern Ireland the progress that has been made to date, including on work to end paramilitarism.”
Minister Flanagan added:
“It is important to maintain this momentum to ensure that this Agreement, which has brought stability and sustainability to the devolved power sharing institutions in Northern Ireland, is fully implemented for the benefit of everyone in Northern Ireland. The review meeting will also be an opportunity to take stock of the current situation with regard to taking forward the unresolved issues on dealing with the legacy of the past.”
While in Belfast, Minister Flanagan will also have a bilateral meeting Secretary of State Villiers and will hold his first official meeting with Arlene Foster in her new role as First Minister of Northern Ireland. He said:
“I have worked closely with Arlene Foster in her various ministries since my appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and I look forward to building on that positive relationship at today’s meetings.”
14 January 2016
Notes for Editors:
- A Fresh Start: ‘The Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan’ or the Fresh Start Agreement was concluded on 17 November 2015 following 10 weeks of talks co-chaired by the Irish and British Governments and involving the political parties of the Northern Ireland Executive. The Agreement provides a roadmap for the implementation of many aspects of the Stormont House Agreement of 23 December 2014 and a plan for ending paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland. The Agreement provides for quarterly meetings, to be convened by the UK Government and Irish Government and involving the parties of the Northern Ireland Executive, to review implementation of the Stormont House and Fresh Start Agreements. The first of these meetings takes place on Thursday, 14 January.
- Arlene Foster MLA was elected as the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) on 17 December, 2015 and was appointed as First Minister of Northern Ireland on 11 January, 2016. This followed the decision by Peter Robinson to retire from front line politics.

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Question 3 – audiences
Throughout the city, many arts and culture organizations host festivals and public events that broaden visibility for the arts, create partnerships among diverse communities, offer learning opportunities and improve quality of life for audiences and participants.
What specific initiatives will your party implement to support, acknowledge, diversify and enhance public participation in the arts, in keeping with the efforts of local organizations?
We have collected the following responses from COPE, the Green Party, the NPA and Vision Vancouver:
COPE will work with partners in the local community, including arts organizations and community organizations, to expand and enhance art and culture programs, and to ensure there is greater public access to culture. Much of this depends on identifying and strengthening the community’s own initiatives. Instead of trying to create culture through city initiatives, we will honour and respect the expertise, hard work, resourcefulness, and long experience found in arts organizations and community organizations, and build new initiatives to respond to community needs and goals.
In addition, we will preserve heritage buildings and viewscapes; advocate on behalf of the arts, film, culture and tourism to other levels of government; and create new positions in new media, visual art, dance, theatre and music that are like the current Poet Laureate. Our goal is to acknowledge the importance of art and culture in our city, and to create an environment where artists are valued and audiences have access to the art and culture that is being produced in their city.
We will work collaboratively with local organizations, artists and communities to create a long term vision for Vancouver 2050 as a city of culture: protecting and enhancing arts and culture organizations; prioritizing local arts procurement and hiring; ensuring accessible studio, workshop and gallery space.
In addition to the introduction of the Cultural Multipass, the NPA will restore funding to the 2015 Cultural Grants budget, which has fallen under Vision Vancouver’s leadership. We are also committed to advocating for new financial partnership from the provincial and federal governments for the new Vancouver Art Gallery. We believe the art gallery will be an economic driver for downtown Vancouver, ensuring continued access for Vancouver tourists and residents to one of North America’s pre-eminent cultural institutions in a central location and at an affordable price.
Many of the initiatives outlined in response to the question about venues/space [question 1] also serve to support, diversify and enhance public participation in the arts.


Five local organizations, La Comunidad, Everett Community Growers, Everett Haitian Community Center, NAACP Mystic Valley Chapter, and the Brazilian Women’s Group hosted a City Council Candidate Forum Aug. 30 at the Edward Connelly Center.
Each candidate had the opportunity to speak directly with residents and answer their questions at tables set up inside the hall. The candidates then delivered individual remarks to the entire audience.
Seven of the 13 candidates running for councilor-at-large – Councilor-at-Large Stephanie Smith, Guerline Alcy, Katy Rogers, Maria Bussell, Shaskia Bosquet, David LaRosa Senatillaka, and Kisan Upadhaya – participated in the forum.
Six candidates in the ward races – Ward 2 Councilor Stephanie Martins, Ward 2 candidate Joetta Yutkins, Ward 3 Councilor Darren Costa, Ward 5 candidate Robert Van Campen, Ward 6 Councilor Al Lattanzi, and Ward 6 candidate Peter Pietrantonio – also participated in the forum.
Jose Rozo of La Comunidad thanked the candidates for their attendance and support.
“Thank you so much for being here,” Rozo said. “This is what choosing the best representative for us looks like, having the candidates speak directly to us and having us be here asking the questions.”
Rozo said the organizations will be sending additional questions to all the candidates and putting their written responses into “a candidates’ guide,” that will be released to the community.
“We’re going to make sure everybody [in Everett] has the great information to make the best decision for themselves to choose the best representatives, because if we don’t make these decisions ourselves, somebody else is going to come in and they’re going to make it for us,” concluded Rozo.
Everett voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 19 for the Preliminary Election in the Councilor-at-Large, City Council Ward 4, School Committee Ward 4, and School Committee Ward 6 races. Early voting begins Saturday, Sept. 9.


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My young son and I arrive in Colombo late and are looking for safe transport and accommodation. Where to stay in Colombo? How to get there at that hour?
Which restaurants in Jaffna serve South Indian style food like Saravanas in Chennai ( kind of 'Thali' as North Indians call it)? I loved the food in Chennai, but am still looking for a similar place in Jaffna. Tried already Vishnu in KKS Road, Malayan Cafe in the centre and Adchathai in Stanley Road. Not happy!
We are flying from Mumbai. Which beach towns will you recommend for a quick weekend getaway?
We just want to chill and lie on the beach with palm trees :)
I'm planning a 16 days long backpacking adventure to Sri Lanka in January 2016. But not litterary. Due to problem with my shoulders I'm gonna need a suitcase instead of av backpack.
I've heard there's not much luggage storage in the regular, local buses in Sri Lanka. Will not even a cabin size (and a small backpack) fit?
Is it easy to find bigger, tourist buses just for transportation between places? Like from Kandy or Ella to the east coast or sout coast. This far I've only found tourist companies that offers multi day tours with guided tours, hotels included etc. But I just want the transportation.
Mostly I will go by train, but I need to take buses or mini buses sometimes.
two of us will be travelling to Sri Lanka in Oct for 6 days. ( arrived on 7th Oct night and departure colombo on 14th Oct at 1am
would like to like what are the best itinerary to cover as many places as we can ?
any recommendation for agent ?
I can't find info on this. Do you know?
We have almost completed our December Itinerary to Sri Lanka. We will travel the following direction: Colombo, Habarana, Kandy, Unawatuna and Colombo. I still need to fill in two nights over the New Year period. Can someone please suggest a nice place (beach?) to stop over for the New Year (30.12, 31.12 and 01.01) between Unawatuna and Colombo?
Thank you :-)
Will they overlook 2 days of overstay? Were you in this situation before? What happened?
I'm having a difficult time deciding where to stay in Galle. My only requirement is that I be where the action is (perhaps markets, tourist attractions, beach broad walk etc. I don't want remote. Is this place near Galle fort? I'm guessing galle fort is the place to be in galle? Or is it in some remote area of town. Again, any hotel hotel recommendations? Cost is not a concern.. Just want to be In the center of action. I'm there one or two nights depending on how good the place is. It's my last stop before returning to the airport in colomobo.
I plan to take an early bus from kandy to Dambulla. Instead of going to the hotel/hostel and to To beat the heat, I will take my luggage with me to Sigiriya to be climbing before noon, as recommended. Would prefer to drop my luggage at a hotel but afraid id arrive too late to climb. Afraid of getting heat stroke.
1. Is there a place at Sigiriya to store personal items? If yes, cost?
2. Are you permitted to climb wearing shoes, or is it just socks to the top?
3. Is it really worth the $40? If one doesn't climb, does one pay less?
4. Besides water, a camera and perhaps sunscreen, is there anything else one needs if one does climb?
In case I decide not to stay the night, is there an afternoon bus back to kandy that would arrive before 4pm. The train from Colombo departs at 3pm.
Hi, Me and my SO are travelling to Sri Lanka next month, so I've been trying to obtain a visa online, through but after I enter my VISA card details, my application doesn't go through. Tried with my wifes Credit Card, same, tried with a different browser, same... anyone else have trouble... what should I do, call an embassy? I'm from Slovenia, Europe...
We are a familily on 5. to adults 3 kids age. 6-9-12. We are going to sri lanka in september.
Which place is best at that time thinking of weather? North/East?
Also please share some recommondations for hotel/resorts with Beach and fun for kids.
Just curious if one sees a lot of poverty in places like Colombo or Kandy..i.e. People (kids included)coming up to you asking for money? If so, are they legit or are they being sent by someone as a day job? Is it okay to give money and in the case of children, candy bars etc. if you encounter persons with an obvious need, or is it regarded as an insult?
Hi. We are 3 families with children between 3 and 10 years old. Considering a trip to Lanka in October. The plan is to stop in Kandy and go towards Dambulla, climb Sigiriya, do a few temples and national parks. We're also considering Wilpattu park. Is it worth it? As it is a little further out.
Maybe stop in Negombo on the way back to Colombo.
Any opinion/advice is much appreciated
Planning to spend one night in Dambulla to visit Sigiriya. Anyone have any hotel/hostel recommendations? Cost is not a major factor, just Prefer somewhere central, if there is a central place in Dambulla.
Also, is one night enough?? Planning to arrive in Dambulla in the morning, head to Sigiriya and cave temple. The next day I will return to kandy to visit Ella!
Are there buses/train from Dambulla to Ella or must I stop in kandy and transfer to Ella? Any hotel/hostel recommendation in Ella? Also is there any thing I must see in Ella? Or am I better off returning colomobo and heading to
Galle (my last stop) before returning to Colombo and departing the country?
Thank you! Trip almost planned. You all have been extremely helpful! Travelling solo!
When I visited Myanmar several years ago, I found It more convenient to hire a rickshaw for a day to take me around the city. I also paid for his meals and made a friend(we are still in touch).
In a city like Colombo, how much should I be looking to spend to hire a tuk tuk driver for a day to take me around the city? Let's say from 10am to 4pm? Would $20USD be enough?Again, the driver won't be driving the entire time since I'll spend 30 mins to an hour at a time visiting sites. However, the driver would need to wait or go and return if I'm spending more than an hour at a place.
Also, could I hire a tuk tuk to take me from Dambulla to Sigiriya? Cost?
Also,hiring a tuk tuk for a day in Galle? Cost?
Hey there! After Colombo and Kandy I want to visit Sigiriya. What's the next city/town I should be visiting that will bring me close to this destination? Is it Dambulla?
Do I take a train or bus from kandy to get there? Are these readily available or should I book online?
If Dambulla, do I need to spend a night there? If yes, can you recommend a centrally located hotel/hostel?
How does one get to Sigiriya from Dambulla? Are their busses? How long and how much should I be looking to spend on transport to and from Sigiriya?
Thanks for your wonderful tips?
From perusing this forum I've gathered the following:
1. Take hats and shoes off when entering temples
2. No holding hands if you're a gay couple
3. Dress conservative if single female
Any others? No touching Buddhas? No photographing locals without permission? No drinking alcohol outdoors?
Should I take train direct from Colombo to Sigiriyu and stop in kandy on the way back? My purpose for kandy is I must visit the elephant orphanage in pinnawala. Can't Leave Sri Lanka without seeking a wild elephant...
Not sure what else there is in kandy. I also want to visit Ella.. Heard that train ride scenery from kandy to Ella is beautiful. Should I also visit Pollunaruwa? Only have 3 days for kandy, Ella, Sigiriya and Pollunaruwa.
Any restaurant in Colombo that is a must? Also, any restuarant/cafe recommendations for Kandy? galle?
I'm staying at the downtown hotel at 59 Ananda CoomarAswamy Mawatha. I was quoted $38 to have a car take me from main airport. Seems quite high. Tempted to walk. Lol. Anyway, any cheaper options (airport shuttles)? Public bus? I arrive around noon, so plenty of time to get to hotel.
How long does it take to get into the city from the airport?
Thanks for you tip, :-)
1. Is Tipping at restaurants and hotels expected?
2. Any warnings I should pay attention to? Pickpockets at Markets? Train stations?
3. Will spend 3 days in Colombo before going to Kandy and other places. Is 3 days too much? What are the top 5 things/sites to visit? Any cultural shows, night markets, restaurants I must do/see?
4. Can Galle be a day trip from Colombo or is it better to spend one night?
Thank you! ;-)
Ha guys. Can someone please help me and my husband with planning three weeks itinerary in Sri Lanka. We will be arriving in Colombo on 14.12.16 in the morning. We are thinking to travel for a week inland and then spend two weeks exploring beaches. We would like to spend Christmas on a beautiful beach, any suggestions please? I understand that the best option is to travel by train? We need to be back in Colombo on 02.01.17 ready for our flight back home on 04.01.17. Is this workable please. Any suggestions? Thank you :-) M
Hello! Me and my friend are planning to travel to Sri Lanka this August. We are both female students (22) from Croatia.
We just want to know if it is safe for two girls to travel there, and how hard it is to manage to find all the little places which are not bigger cities like Colombo and Kandy. Where is it best to stay? Does the majority speak english and is it hard to understand how local transportation works (ex. trains which connect villages)?
Planning to go to Sinharaja Forest in august. Can't get clear what is the best entrance gate. Is there an entrance where it is possible to do long daywalks on your own or with (a reasonable priced) guide (i am a solo traveller and prefer not to join big groups on naturewalks)
I m travelling solo to Sri Lanka mid jully for 2 and a bit weeks. I was planning on doing Kandy, Adams Step, and train to Ella. I did book Tallala but now have been told that its not the right time to go down south due to monsoon. I want to meets some other travellers and do a bit of surfing etc. I am female traveller. Help wheres best to go, I m even happy to maybe fly back into India to Kerales.
Me and bf are planning a trip to sri lanka in december and i basically would like to know if the following itinerary is doable or any suggestions:
14dec arrive colombo airport and go to hotel in negombo
15dec-18dec go to hotel in Sigirya and spent 3 nights (explore dambulla caves and other temples and safari etc)
18dec-21dec go to kandy and explore city and temples (wondering if 3 nights is to long?)
21dec-22dec catch the train to Nuwara Eliya and overnight
22dec-26dec catch train to ella and spend 4 nights (planning on doing trekking,tea plantations,adams peak and time to relax etc)
26dec-27dec move on to Yala national park staying hotel nearby Kartaragma overnight
27dec-28dec Tangalle overnight in a beach chalet
28dec-30dec Mirissa have 2 nights in a nice hotel
30dec-2jan Hikkaduwa for a more lively party scene - to visit beaches in Unawatuna and
3Jan-4Jan Colombo relax at the Cinnamon Red hotel
8Jan-9Jan layover in Dubai
Hi me my wife and 3 year old will be in sri lanka for 6, possibly 7 days. we are thinking of visiting the nuwara elya and the southern beaches such as bentota. our tentative plan is
day 1-arrive in sri lanka(5pm) and travel to bentota(or another southern beach)
day 2-3chill in beaches, visit galle-still not decided on what else to do
day 4-go to nuwara eliya
day 5-stay at nuwara eliya-still not decided on what else to do
day 6-return to colombo
1.im still not sure if this is too hectic a schedule with a 3 year old.
2.i get a feeling i must hire a car for the whole otherwise may not be feasible
3.bentota to elia takes around 5-6 hours-not sure how good the road is-are there many turns and is it uphill. i have the same concern for the trip to colombo as well
4.will eliya require lots physical activity-with a 3 year old we cant do anything very strenuous
5. apart from beaches, what else is there to see or do near the the south-west
would really appreciate your feedback
hi there anyone plan to travel srilanka mid of december ?
I have planned a couple of nights in Kandy followed by Harabana and I'm thinking Trinco next, has anyone got a travel route to suggest thereafter to get to the south west area for my remaining week without returning back along the A6 highway?
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Author: Natalie Gayle
Genre: Contemporary/MMA Romance
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Release Date: July 18, 2016
How does something so right suddenly go so wrong? Maybe because fate is an evil bitch.
Seth Harris was Onigashima Fighters resident womanizer, party animal and good time guy. He was just as quick with a joke as he was with his fists in the cage. Fast and loose—that’s the way he liked to play it in all aspects of his life. Was that the real Seth or a carefully crafted façade?
Sophia Sommers knew her looks were what everyone noticed first—until she threw a kick punch combination. Few realised, her real gifts were determination, courage and adaptability. Her course was clear and charted…until she let Seth Harris under her guard.
One night— two actions. That’s all it takes to set off a chain reaction that changes the course of their lives.
What happens when fate intervenes and leaves them both reeling, with nothing more than hazy memories of how they landed in their new and terrifying reality?
Will these two very different people accept the challenge fate has dealt them? Or will their inner demons convince them to walk away from a fight harder than they’ve ever faced before?
They must first accept—The hardest demons to defeat are the ones inside. They’ll have to rise to the challenge.
She loves spending time with family and friends, hitting the beach, cooking, working out and curling up with a good book. Her pet hates are cleaning and anything else that can be considered “domestic dullness”. If she could have one wish it would be to be able to fit 48 hours into 24.
Natalie is the author of the Centre Games Series. A fast paced, romantic suspense series set on the Gold Coast, Australia. The series tells the stories of the Centre, a quasi government agency established to fight environmental, biological and agricultural threats. The Centre Games books are filled with hot alpha males and the feisty independent females strong enough to capture their hearts. Natalie’s books pack lots of action, hot romance and surprises.
She recently released Brave—the first in her Oni Fighters Series. This series is MMA contemporary romance with inspirational themes. The series is about people overcoming tragedy, pain and circumstances—fighting their inner demons. The next book, Believe, will be released late 2015 with another early 2016.

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The oil market is facing an unprecedented crisis as COVID-19 is destroying demand and OPEC + has proven powerless to prevent oil prices from collapsing. But behind what appears to be an endless stream of new bearishness, a new bull market is already forming.
The cuts to CAPEX and OPEX by almost every oil and gas company on the planet, forced by falling incomes, weak demand and full of oil storage tanks, are the first step in what will likely become a roaring rebound in oil prices. Taking the position of the devil’s advocate, it could be argued that the main long-term driver of oil and gas prices is the current crisis. While the world oil and gas majors, the independents and the NOCs have announced major cuts and austerity measures, some bullish investors are already looking to the future.
As the global economy slowly moves toward reopening, almost no one expects demand or prices to rise later this year. Optimism about an average price of $ 35 to $ 40 a barrel may seem overly positive when markets expect demand to fall by around 30 million barrels a day in May.
The forecast by Norwegian consultant Rystad Energy that approximately $ 100 billion should be taken from E&P budgets in 2020 is presented as a negative development. The council warned that if oil prices remained below $ 30 a barrel in 2021, the total decline could reach $ 150 billion. This is a staggering amount, but one that is supported by COI revenue reports, such as Shell, which clearly show an area of life-sustaining care.
Related: does nuclear power have a future? The rating agency Moody’s is a little more optimistic, expecting a rebound in oil prices in the medium term. They predict that long-term oil prices will range from $ 50 to $ 70 per barrel. In the short term, Moody’s is less optimistic and sees the effects of the CAPEX cuts being passed on from E&P companies to oil service companies (OFS).
Big Dutch oil and gas company Shell announced this week that it will cut underlying operating costs by $ 3-4 billion a year over the next 12 months from 2019 levels. The government also announced a reduction in capital spending to $ 20 billion or less for 2020 from a forecast level of around $ 25 billion. The big French oil company Total also reduced its organic CAPEX by more than $ 3 billion, while anticipating savings of $ 800 million on operating costs in 2020, against the $ 300 million announced earlier as well as a suspension of its buyback program. The US super major ExxonMobil has already indicated that further reductions are planned. US giant ConocoPhillips has started cutting its 2020 capital program by about 10% or $ 700 million, while Chevron is targeting $ 2 billion in savings. And the CIOs are not the only ones to suffer, with a financial crash in the United States, closings in Canada and of course the OPEC agreement.
All hope is placed on voluntary or government-imposed shutdowns to reduce the glut of oil and prevent oil storage units from filling up. These steps, however, are not a workable long-term strategy, as a total shutdown of 25 to 30 million barrels per day is unrealistic. In a possible post-Corona environment, most of the cut production will have to come back upstream.
Despite the overload of bearish news, there is reason to be optimistic. Insufficient attention is currently not paid to a major fundamental factor in oil and gas production. Investment levels in oil and gas have, for almost a decade, been well below what is needed in a normal market. The serious underinvestment has not received attention amid negative price developments, OPEC + conflicts, Trump tweets and the global economic crisis.
The main support for oil prices over the next 12 to 18 months is likely to come from a lack of investment in the replacement of mature oil fields. Even in an apocalyptic scenario, in which demand in a post-coronavirus world could lag 10 to 15 million barrels a day from 2019 levels until the end of 2020 or 2021, we will need more of production to return to production. The financial destruction of American shale, North Sea oil and Canada, combined with a growing lack of investment in low-cost production areas, will open the market to yet another perfect storm, this time causing a possible shock rising oil prices. Related: Shale’s Decline Will Make Room For Next Big Oil History
Analysts must realize that zero investment in existing production could threaten a decline in production of 6 to 12% per year. Although there are approximately 70,000 oil deposits worldwide, approximately 25 deposits account for a quarter of global crude oil production, 100 deposits account for half of production, and up to 500 deposits account for two-thirds of cumulative discoveries. Most of these “giant” fields are relatively old, and many are well past their peak production, the majority of the rest will begin to decline over the next decade, and few new giant fields are expected to be discovered. The remaining reserves in these fields, their future production profile and the potential for reserve growth are therefore of crucial importance for future supply. One of the most important elements of today’s oil markets is the persistent underfunding of investments, which began about ten years ago.
The shale bust could occupy many media headlines, but most of the oil supply will continue to come from the open fields. The combination of the destruction of non-OPEC oil production and the rate of decline in production from natural oil fields is toxic. If the market doesn’t recognize it and continues to underinvest, oil prices will rise much faster than most analysts expect. 2021 could be a very bullish year for oil. Investment cuts, layoffs and total closures are major obstacles to a rapid and functional resumption of supply worldwide. A decade of investment deficits could do the rest.
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Henrik Jensen came to London from Denmark in 1997 to study electric bass at The Musicians Institute. He later transitioned to the double bass and became a student at the Royal Academy of Music on the Under-Graduate Jazz course.
Jensen now leads his own quartet ‘Followed By Thirteen’ which he founded in 2010. The group released their 2nd album 'BLACKWATER' in September 2016, which features Andre Canniere-trumpet, Esben Tjalve-piano, and Antonio Fusco-drums. 'Blackwater' has received some outstanding reviews including the Guardian and the Evening Standard.
Henrik Jensen's rich bass tone has worked all over world from the Blue Note in Tokyo to concert halls in Moscow while still keeping busy on the London jazz scene.
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“The Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced that Norton’s annual free Tax and Financial Services Fair will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2014, from 10 a.m. – noon at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (801 Mt. Vernon Place NW). The event is for D.C. residents only, and preparation of tax forms is only available to residents with a household income of less than $52,000 a year and income only from wages, salaries, and pensions. Norton’s one-day Tax Fair features tax preparers who serve on Norton’s Congressional Tax and Financial Services Advisory Committee, whose services are available throughout tax season, until April 15. The Fair offers not only tax preparation, but also financial services, including information on the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant Program, college savings plans, and credit unions.”
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I believe loving yourself should be a priority in life. If you start appreciating yourself, loving yourself, then automatically, it will showcase your positivity and optimism. Besides, it will gear up your confidence level and make you feel great. Just embrace yourself and be the real you. Also, loving yourself and keeping yourself up to date could bring positive changes in your life.
Here Are 7 Things That Happen When You Start Loving Yourself More
1. Enjoy Being With Your Own Self
As you will start loving yourself, you will try to focus on yourself and try to give time to yourself. Sometimes thinking about enormous projects for the future could be kept aside, and only doing simple things that you like can bring you satisfaction and happiness. This can bring peace to you. Like going for a walk while playing your favorite songs can bring more joy to you.
When you think about yourself, then you will surely get a chance to notice and be aware of yourself. You will get to know about your likings and disliking. You also will see your strengths and weaknesses. Hence, you can work on your strengths as well as your weaknesses. This way, you can also turn your weaknesses into strengths. Also, your mind becomes clearer and focused.
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It's been a busy few weeks... The premiere of Batman Begins, the start of summer, and more DVD, movie and UMD news than you can shake a stick at. Heck, so much in fact I had to break my stick in two and shake both ends!
Box Office Bust
It's official. Home video has taken a HUGE bite out of box office revenues. Mainly, theater quality home setups and DVD's have contributed to the biggest slump in Hollywood's box office since 1985, but videogames, the Internet and other media distractions have played a part as well. Still Hollywood's just as much to blame as anyone. Long having suffered from sequelitis, studios are creatively bankrupt. Pumping out recycled (BeWitched, The HoneyMooners, House of Wax, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and over hyped fare (Kingdom of Heaven, Madagascar) that lands in theaters with disappointing results.
Granted, nothing takes the place of the movie theater experience - the smell of the popcorn, the previews, the guy next to me taking calls on his cell phone or talking throughout the film - but at almost $12 a clip (and more in some places) owning the same film you just bought viewing rights for - for just a few bucks more - doesn't really seem like a bad idea.
Is there any hero that can save our summer and get the movie business out of this slump?
Apparently not even Batman Begins can save the day. It too fell short of analyst expectations and while Fantastic Four looks great in the previews, if the film is anything like the 15-minute press preview I saw, we have only Superman to believe in - and he won't be flying into town until 2006.
While it's bad news for box office owners, it's good news for DVD fanatics. How's that? Well, in an effort to recoup lost revenue from poor theater showings, studios will push home video divisions to make up for it by selling more DVD's. That means lower prices on special editions and new releases as well as better produced DVD sets that feature exclusive extra content (an effort to thwart film piracy which has also taken a chunk out of theater receipts). In the end consumers demand will cause studios to rethink how they market films and where they put their money. You need look no further than the darling Napoleon Dynamite (a low-budget indie that stole the thunder away from every other major release last year) for an example of that. Indeed it's a good day to be into DVD.
AFI News and UMD Notes
George Lucas Receives AFI Lifetime Achievement Award
Maybe you saw the recent induction of George Lucas into the American Film Institutes Hall of Fame with a fancy Lifetime Achievement Award.? If you didn't you missed William Shatner opening the show singing "You Did It Your Way" backed by a chorus line of Stromtroopers. At times more like a roast than an induction to the coveted AFI Hall of Fame, during one segment Harrison Ford commented , "You can write the shit George, but you can't say it!" This was in reference to dialog from the first Star Wars film which actors have called 'cubersome.'
"Hey this Shatner fella ain't too bad!"
The ceremony covered Lucas' entire career from his days as a student filmmaker to the final chapter in the Star Wars saga. And even though American Graffiti got only a brief mention while the science fiction toy franchise (some movie called Star Wars) got top billing, it was still quite the show.
AFI Names Top 100 Movie Quotes
If you love movies like I do you probably often find yourself working a line or two from your favorite film into your everyday vernacular (if you don't know what it means, by all means, look it up). Heck if I have a nickel for everytime I've used a line from Raising Arizona or Blazing Saddles in the past two years, why I'd have seven dollars and fifty cent. This past week the AFI selected the top 100 movie quotes of all time and personally speaking it's a pretty comprehensive list. Be sure to memorize a few for your next multiplayer gaming session.
Star Wars and Evil Dead on UMD?
The PSP UMD format is still humming along as more releases come down the old retail pipeline. Many of you have emailed me asking about more recent flicks and when old classics are coming to the format. So here's an update: First up no word on the original Star Wars or Indiana Jones films. Lucasfilm hasn't made any official regarding the release of either, although Lucas is officially supporting the PSP platform with the release of Battlefront II. Rumors have indicated that a UMD release for the flick(s) would be well after the home video release of Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The reason? Lucas wouldn't want to hurt sales of DVD box sets that will include the first three and all six Star Wars films.
There are however some classic sci-fi and horror flicks that are coming to UMD though. Namely, Ghost in the Shell, Time Bandits, Halloween, Evil Dead, Blood the Last Vampire, and Ninja Scroll. All will be hitting stores on August 23rd and for under 20 bucks. Anchor Bay Entertainment, the studio behind the releases, looked at similar titles already out on UMD and based the release line up on sales performance of those titles.
Stay tuned for more DVD news and a roundup of the last two weeks worth of best buys.
Posted: June 08, 2005
We're back with another installment of the DVD Insider. It's a scary week for DVD, mainly because of lack of good sequels, but there's hope in them thar hills - the Hollywood hills that is, since we've got lots of stuff to choose from! So let's get started!
Be Cool (2005)
Format: Widescreen (anamorphic) and full screen versions. MGM.
John Travolta is Chili Palmer, the mobster turned entertainment mogul (aren't they one in the same?) in the follow up to the 1995 hit Get Shorty. The story follows Chili as he exits the movie biz for greener pastures in the music business, only to find that while the faces may change, the cutthroat characters are just as shady.
Based on Elmore Leonard's novel, it's the supporting roles (like in Leonard's books) here that keep us entertained - in particular, Vince Vaughn's primp pimp, Outkast's Andre 3000 and The Rock (as an openly gay bodyguard), that steal the show. Like Shorty the supporting cast keeps the film afloat while Travolta tries desperately to plug the many holes in the dialog and script. Guest stars Uma Thurman (trying desperately to re-kindle the chemistry the two actors had in Pulp Fiction) and Harvey Keitel (desperately trying to just, be cool) are sadly unnoticeable among the many celebs (Steven Tyler, Cedric the Entertainer, Wyclef Jean, Anna Nicole Smith, etc.) that compete for attention onscreen.
"You know what would really 'cool' you down out here? A five dollar shake - and I know just where to get you one."
It's rare that a sequel is better than the original - just ask Chili "I hate sequels" Palmer - and this film is prefect example of that. (Apparently Chili saw a screener of this one prior to making that statement.) It never comes close to crafting the magic and mirth of Get Shorty since the good bits are few and far between. Hailed by many critics as the worst film of 2005 (until The Pacifier will come along a few months later to take that title), Be Cool is a unsteady sequel that provides a few laughs, but nothing worth investing your chuckle-buck in. If you think Travolta's cool and enjoy seeing him 'be cool' you'll enjoy this flick, however, if you're not into Travolta, you'll find yourself wishing you could reclaim the last two hours of your life. Personally, I'm a fan of the actor, but so enamored with Get Shorty I couldn't get past the fact that this wasn't fit to even be considered a sequel to it. If you really must own it, wait 'til it hits the used bin.
Featurettes: Be Cool, Very Cool, a 22-minute behind-the-scenes documentary, the short profiles/close-up featurettes Dance Partners, The Rock, Andre Benjamin, Cedric the Entertainer, and Christina Milian.
- 25 minutes of deleted scenes.
- Gag reel of bloopers and outtakes.
Seed Of Chucky (2004)
Format: Widescreen (1.85:1 anamorphic) and full screen versions. Universal.
Talk about sequelitis! Chucky returns (resurrected by a ventriloquist dummy?!?) with bride in tow and guess what - baby makes three - er, four - as Jennifer Tilly is the downtrodden actress that is recruited by the devilish dolls to birth their little nipper. Why not just call it Three Dummies And A Baby? Good Jesus! Is this the best Movieland can do these days? Why not Chucky In Space? (Note to Hollywood studio execs, please don't take that last comment seriously!) Alas, it's a horror film that doesn't take itself too seriously (hence the inanimate Chucky getting an actual starring credit) or its audience too serious (have you considered a movie John Waters or Redman was involved in to be serious?) - it's not like they selling a star-studded drama here people, the movie is called Seed of Chucky after all. That said if you go in knowing that, you might be expecting most of the gags and bits, still there are some decent jokes and scenes that will leave you pleasantly satisfied.
It's campy and contrived fun that never gets beyond TV-quality fare or the fact that this material has been done before (and better) in a movie called Gremlins, but what do you care, they're possessed dolls, right?
- Commentary by writer/director Don Mancini and star Jennifer Tilly.
Three-part documentary Conceiving the Seed of Chucky.
- Jennifer Tilly clip from The Tonight Show.
- Behind-the-scenes FuZion Up Close with the Seed of Chucky stars
- Family Hell-iday Slide Show.
Matilda (1996): Special Edition
Format: Full screen, Sony.
From the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James And The Giant Peach comes the adaptation of his best-selling children's book to date - Matilda - a funny, fun and fractured fairytale directed by Danny Devito. Mara Wilson (Mrs. Doubtfire) stars as the little girl who is misunderstood by her parents and teachers alike.
While the film may be disguised a kid-friendly fare, it really isn't, instead Matilda is a dark twisted tale about a dysfunctional family. The story isn't the only thing that isn't exactly as it seems, as the 'Special Edition' title really shouldn't be applied here. This version is pan and scan (the film was originally released in 2.35:1 aspect) and 2 hours of extras are appreciated, but don't make up for the fact that it's not in widescreen. Nonetheless, it's a film that's solidly made and DeVito is obviously a fan of the material, capturing Roald Dahl's vision and distrust for adults with a flair reminiscent of Throw Momma From The Train (which he also directed) with a hint of Lemony Snicket tossed in for good measure. Paul Rubens (Pee Wee Herman) makes an appearance as does Dahl (the author the film is based on) - who can be seen in portrait - he's Miss Honey's father Magnus.
You'll whince, cringe and cheer, although you will probably want to wait for the widescreen version to do that.
Matilda features over 2-hours of extras and 900 active menus, the largest motion menu sets ever created for a DVD.
Check back for more DVD reviews and news coming later today!Posted: June 03, 2005
Greetings again from Movieland! This week we turn our watchful eye to UMD's and upcoming releases - join us won't you? There's danger, suspense and popcorn, and it's all just a paragraph or two away...
PSP UMD is H.O.T.
Video game sales may be in a rut but PSP is red hot. It's also revving up store traffic and retailers. Why not? Not only does the thing play the coolest portable PlayStation games it also plays music and video. And the disc format for it, UMD, is even hotter as major Hollywood movie studios and music publishers hop on, releasing even more UMD's than games.
Currently, there are over thirty movie titles available for the PSP - that's almost triple the amount of games the system has available. Studios have embraced the format in a big way, releasing everything from TV series to classic films onto it. Noticeable absent however are extra disc features, and few titles (Kill Bill Vol. 1, House of Flying Daggers) have had any extras -- it's a difficult proposition fitting a full 2 and a half hour movie (without losing picture quality) on a 1.8GB UMD Video disc. Thankfully though, studios are looking seriously at price points (newer releases will release at lower prices - 15 bucks or so) and extra content, making UMD movies look even more appetizing.
Here at DVD Insider, we're big fans of portable video devices (the Archos Gmini has been entertaining us on long plane flights well before the PSP came along) and the PSP is no different. Here now an update of the latest UMD releases:
Who ya gonna call? Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd and Harold Ramis. Ghostbusters. Presented with newly remastered video this comedy classic was the first comedy to gross over $200 million dollars. A Three Stooges-esque buddy picture, it's about a group of guys and their new start-up, a ghost disposable business. From theme song to company logo (the ghost was drawn to look like John Belushi), this film is packed with funny and it leads our upcoming UMD releases. (It's unknown if the UMD will feature any extras.) Ghostbusters on UMD releases August 2.
UPCOMING UMD RELEASES:
National Lampoon Presents The Best of The Romp Volume 1: Animated Shorts
National Lampoon's Tooned Up: Animated Sketch Comedies
The Hillz (w/ Paris Hilton)
Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel
The Chronicles of Riddick: Unrated Director's Cut
Dawn of the Dead: Unrated Director's Cut
The Fast and the Furious
Assault on Precinct 13 (July TBD)
Team America: World Police
Without a Paddle
Coyote Ugly: Unrated Extended Cut
Shaolin Soccer The Rock
Sahara (releases day and date with DVD)
MTV's Viva La Bam: Vol. 1
SpongeBob SquarePants The Movie
Ren and Stimpy Volume 1 1/2 ish
SpongeBob SquarePants: Volume 1
Chappelle's Show: Volume 1 Uncensored
South Park: Volume 1
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It has now been four years since Fall Out Boy’s bassist Pete Wentz, 35, and Ashlee Simpson, 30, called it quits on their marriage after three years and one son together.
Since that time both have moved on with their lives while co-parenting their now 6-year old son Bronx Mowgli as Wentz welcomed his second child and first with girlfriend Meagan Camper in August 2014. Meanwhile Simpson went on to marry actor and singer Evan Ross in August 2014 and confirmed they are expecting their first child together later this year.
While time has passed and they’ve worked out how to stay friendly, Wentz revealed what was really going on at the time of their split in a candid interview on Howard Stern’s Sirius XM show on Tuesday January 20.
He admitted to Stern that he thought their marriage would be “forever” but things began to crumble when his band went on hiatus in 2010. “Here’s what it really was: At 31, we’d had all these great years as a band, and then we took time off, and I basically became Mr. Mom. I had the beard, the flannel shirt. I didn’t know what my identity was. That factored in. When your identity is what you do, it’s hard when you stop doing it.”
He explained that as the fame with the band ceased he stopped caring, “I think when you stop caring about your personal appearance, your personal hygiene, it makes you even more depressed, but it makes you do it more. It’s like a vicious cycle.”
Stern then bluntly asked if Wentz felt betrayed that Simpson broke up with him while he was depressed. “I would be an idiot to think that I didn’t contribute to the unraveling of it,” he replied. “Of course, at first, I’m like, ‘This sucks! You bailed on me!’ But you get perspective. We have a kid together. Our kid is awesome. He’s great.”
Even though Wentz and Camper already have a child together he is hesitant to confirm a wedding is in the works, “I think that understanding that commitment can be…when you’re really committed to somebody, you know that you’re going to be with them, whether a ring changes that or not. I think it’s important to the kids. I do still believe in marriage.”
Also Check Out: The 9 Most Amicable Divorces In Hollywood

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On April 27, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Merit-based Incentives Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Model (APM) Incentive under the Physician Fee Schedule, and Criteria for Physician-Focused Payment Models proposed rule. MIPS and APMs were established under section 101 of the Medicare Authorization and CHIP Reauthorization (MACRA) legislation which also repealed the sustainable growth rate (SGR) and created stable updates for physician annual payment.
In this proposed rule, CMS proposes to sunset the current PQRS, Value Modifier, and EHR Incentive Program as of 2018; components of these programs are carried forward into the new MIPS program which will affect physician payment beginning in 2019. CMS also proposes standards for APMs through which eligible clinicians can become qualified practices (QPs) and earn incentive payments for participation in APMs as specified under the MACRA; these are termed Advanced APMs. Of note, CMS proposed that 2017 be the first performance year for both MIPS and APMs.
CMS estimates that MIPS would distribute payment adjustments to between approximately 687,000 and 746,000 eligible clinicians in 2019, and that the MIPS payment adjustments would be approximately equally distributed between negative adjustments ($833 million) and positive adjustments ($833 million) to MIPS eligible clinicians, to ensure budget neutrality. CMS estimates somewhere between 30,658 and 90,000 eligible clinicians would become QPs through participation in Advanced APMs (avoiding MIPS), and are estimated to receive between $146 million and $429 million in APM Incentive Payments for CY 2019.
Per the law, both positive and negative adjustments would increase over time (2019: 4%; 2020: 5%; 2021: 7%; 2022+: 9%). Additionally, in the first 5 years MIPS would distribute approximately $500 million in exceptional performance payments to MIPS eligible clinicians whose performance exceeds a specified threshold; the bonus payments can be no higher than an additional 10%.
Under MIPS, physicians will receive a composite score based on their performance in four categories, weighted as below for FY 2019:
FY 2019 Weighting: 50%
FY 2019 Weighting: 10%
FY 2019 Weighting: 15%
FY 2019 Weighting: 25%
CMS proposed three main criteria for an Advanced APM; clinician participation in such an Advanced APM, with revenue through an Advanced APM meeting a threshold of 25% of Medicare FFS dollars or 20% of Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in performance year 2017, would satisfy the requirement under MACRA to avoid the MIPS program.
The criteria include:
A marginal risk rate of at least 30 percent (marginal risk rate meaning the ratio of financial risk to the amount that actual expenditures exceed expected expenditures); and
Total potential risk of at least four percent of the expected expenditures
A Physician-Focused Payment Model (PFPM) is an APM wherein Medicare is a payer, which includes physician group practices (PGPs) or individual physicians as APM Entities and targets the quality and costs of physician services. CMS proposes to require a PFPM to target physician services and may address such elements as physician behavior or clinical decision-making. APM Entities may be individual eligible clinicians, physician group practices (PGPs), or other entities, depending on the payment model’s design.
CMS proposed three categories of criteria for PFPM; the criteria include:
In this proposed rule, CMS has demonstrated willingness to seek and use stakeholder input to define plans for implementation of MIPS and APMs. MIPS in particular is very responsive to provider demands, lessening the burden of measure reporting and paring back the number of measures to choose from to move toward outcome and intermediate outcome measures. The MIPS composite score categories provide flexibility to eligible providers, allowing them to earn points through relaxed EHR use requirements and a broad array of CPIAs. However, it is important to note that many eligible professionals required to participate in MIPS are relatively immature in meeting quality reporting requirements under existing programs (PQRS, VM); with all reported measures now pay-for-performance, physicians will have to both learn to report and improve performance on measures very quickly with 2017 being the first performance year.
As expected, CMS did narrowly define Advanced APMs such that very few existing models meet the requirements; CMS’s projection for eligible professional participation in MIPS vs APMs reflects this reality, with an extreme majority of eligible professionals expected to be in MIPS for the first year of the programs. The requirement that eligible professionals take on a marginal risk rate of at least 30 percent (marginal risk rate meaning the ratio of financial risk to the amount that actual expenditures exceed expected expenditures) or a total potential risk of at least four percent of the expected expenditures is high; development of models to meet these requirements will take time.
Only five existing CMMI APMs meet the requirements of an Advanced APM, which require that eligible professionals take on a marginal risk rate of at least 30 percent and a total potential risk of at least four percent of the expected expenditures. For providers to be exempt from MIPS, they would need to record over 25% of Medicare revenue through an Advanced APM.
Advanced APMs based on CMS’ proposed criteria:
The incentive structures of these programs require eligible professionals to face significant financial risk based on performance, and the time to prepare is limited – 2017 was proposed as the first measurement year. Physicians will be required to improve quality and manage cost of care in short order, with strategies targeted to reduce healthcare utilization (readmissions, post-acute care utilization) and select lower cost therapeutics potential “quick wins” to focus on.
As ADVI clients review the rule and have questions about the evolving physician payment incentives, your ADVI team can help assess threats and opportunities for your products, evaluating structural pieces of the initiatives (i.e. measures, risk-sharing arrangements, attribution methodologies) to identify and mitigate any threats or develop strategies to leverage new opportunities to improve patient access and uptake of our client’s products.
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Pirates claim 9th state bid
For the ninth consecutive year, the Blue Earth Pirates are heading to the amateur state baseball tournament.
Wins over Lonsdale and New Prague catapulted Blue Earth to the Region 4C championship title and their typical state tournament birth.
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Aaron Wendt threw eight innings of shutout baseball to lead the Pirates to the Region 4C title. The hard throwing left-hander struck out nine New Prague batters while surrendering four hits and one walk.
In the first inning, Cody Sukalski set the tone for the Pirates doubling to leadoff the game. The center fielder later scored on a Bobby Olson groundout to second.
In the second inning, the Pirates took advantage of a Kane Malo walk to score run number two.
After reaching on the free pass, Kane Malo, stole second base arriving in scoring position. A sacrifice fly off the bat of Justin Schaible set up a Trent Sonnicksen RBI bunt single, bringing in Malo.
After scoring single runs in the first two innings, the Pirate bats remained dormant until a two run fifth. Two costly New Prague errors set up Blue Earth for the multiple run frame. Sonnicksen reached base on an error from the second baseman and Sukalski reached after an error by the shortstop that eventually scored Sonnicksen. T.J. Schmidtke singled next to drive in Sukalski.
The Pirates were scoreless in the sixth inning, but exploded for a four-run seventh.
Sukalski got things started with a solo home run. Schmidtke doubled after the home run and was later driven in by a Lee Hodges single. Hodges eventually scored on a Schaible sacrifice.
With the victory, the Pirates improved their record to 27-8 overall.
Pirates 10, Lonsdale 5
Two home runs during a five-run fifth inning propelled the Pirates to a 10-5 victory over Lonsdale last Saturday.
Hodges and Malo went deep in the Pirates big inning after a slow start for the team in blue and silver.
Lonsdale took advantage of a two-run first inning to capture an early lead. Hodges struggled early from the mound surrendering two singles and a double.
The Pirates earned a run back in the second when Jon Traetow hit a sacrifice fly to drive in Malo who reached base earlier on a single.
Sukalski led off the third inning with a double and was later driven in by teammate Bobby Olson on a double of his own to tie the score at two runs apiece.
The tie ball game was shortlived when in the next half inning, Lonsdale plated another run to go up 3-2. The Aces scored on a Kevin Kalina RBI double.
The Pirates made their move in the fifth inning scoring five runs on five hits.
Sonnicksen got things underway for the Pirates with a single. Sukalski followed with a ground out to second moving up the Pirate runner. With Sonnicksen in scoring position, the first of five runs was brought in on a Schmidtke single. Olson then hammered an RBI double and set up the major blow of the inning.
Hodges stepped up to the batters box and cleared the fence for a decisive two-run homer. After a fly-out by T.J. Stallman, Malo hit a solo home run for Blue Earth’s final run of the inning.
After the outburst in the fifth, Blue Earth and Lonsdale traded runs to reach the final score of 10-5.
Blue Earth scored two runs in the sixth and one in the seventh and Lonsdale scored two in the eighth to round out the scoring. The Pirates final run in the seventh came off of a Traetow homer.
Hodges went the distance for the Pirates, despite allowing five earned runs and eleven hits. The pitcher was able to work out of jams by striking out 10 Lonsdale batters while only walking two.
The Pirates will now focus their attention on the Class C State Tournament. The Pirates’ first round showdown against Nisswa took place Saturday after the Register’s deadline. The game was played in Brownton with the winner advancing to the second round on Aug. 26.


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How did Mexico win its independence?
On September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest, launched the Mexican War of Independence with the issuing of his Grito de Dolores, or “Cry of Dolores” (Dolores referring to the town of Dolores, Mexico). … After some initial successes, Hidalgo was defeated, captured, and executed.
When did Mexico become independent 1980?
Mexico declared independence from Spain on September 16, 1810.
How did Mexico become a country?
In 1521, Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztecs and Mexico became a Spanish colony. For 300 years Spain ruled the land until the early 1800s. … Father Miguel Hidalgo declared Mexico’s independence with his famous cry of “Viva Mexico”. In 1821, Mexico defeated the Spanish and gained full independence.
Who did Mexico gain independence from on Cinco de Mayo?
According to the Smithsonian, Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, which happened on May 5, 1862. Mexico’s independence day was Sept. 16, 1810.

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West Ashley’s Sunflower Cafe to close at end of September
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A West Ashley restaurant plans to close for good after 17 years in business.
The Sunflower Cafe, located at 2366 Ashley River Road, will serve its last meal on Sept. 30. Owner Jennifer Adams said a lot of things led to the decision, among them ongoing staffing challenges, food shortages and rising food costs.
“The price of everything has literally doubled,” she said. “When you’re a breakfast and lunch place, how high can you go?”
She said the COVID-19 pandemic really changed everything, but especially so for small businesses.
“I don’t really see an end in sight,” she said.
The family-owned restaurant, located at 2366 Ashley River Road, opened its doors in August 2005. Operated by four generations of women, the cafe has come to be known by its regulars at least as much for its personal touch as the authentic family recipes.
Those recipes have included breakfast favorites like omelets, benedicts, waffles and pancakes. Lunchtime staples have included “the Best Sandwich in Charleston,” with grilled filet mignon topped with swiss cheese and onion aioli on grilled ciabatta bread and au jus for dipping; a pan-seared Salmon filet served over fresh spinach salad with strawberries, feta and toasted pecans tossed with balsamic vinaigrette; a shrimp platter, or a grilled chicken sandwich topped with caramelized onions and swiss cheese on a toasted croissant with basil dijionnaise.
For some regulars, no visit was complete without a dessert of powdered sugar-dusted beignets.
“We treat them like family,” Adams said of her customers. “I never felt like it was a restaurant. I thought of it as another version of my home where I feed them. We genuinely love our customers.”
Their loyal, longtime customers feel the same way.
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many restaurants were forced to offer take-out-only service, Adams said they were overwhelmed by the community’s reaction.
“I do love all of them and I appreciate the support we had during the pandemic,” she said, adding that people even offered donations to the restaurant to help keep them going. “It was really amazing to know we touched people and they touched us.”
The restaurant is open Wednesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. offering breakfast and lunch; and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for breakfast only.
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