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Highfields Centre
A community hub serving one of the most diverse communities in England
Highfields, Leicester
Grant purpose
The grant will help repurpose the building. The café will be relocated to face the street and be more welcoming to local people, the sports hall will be upgraded so that it can function as additional space for weddings, conferences, and social events
Accountable to the local community
Over 200 individuals are members of the Highfields Community Association along with affiliated member groups. Every member is encouraged to volunteer, join the association's governing body or a committee.
Reducing isolation
The centre picks up elderly residents on a weekly basis and brings them to the centre to socialise and participate in art and exercise activities, reducing social isolation.
Improved social inclusion
The centre runs a job club, giving unemployed members of the community a chance to search for jobs in a supportive environment. With limited access to computers/ internet at home, members rely on job club to find employment and training.
Highfields Centre - a hub at the heart of the most diverse community in England
Opened in 1974,Highfields Centre has been the cornerstone of the local community in Highfields, Leicester. The centre is located in a richly diverse area of Leicester; behind them is a large public housing estate and only two miles away is Narborough Road, frequently referred to as 'the most diverse road in Britain'. The centre is an invaluable resource to all members of the community, and since its independence from the local authority in 2010 it has served over 500,000 users. In a half mile radius alone, there are a total of 9 state primary schools, making the centre's space even more important for local young people.
Highfields Centre has seen generations come through its doors, and in some cases it has had such an impact on some young volunteers that they have become staff. Open seven days a week for 322 days a year (plus additional days by arrangement), the centre offers everything from sports programmes for local schools and elders groups, music and media facilities, ESOL classes and other adult education classes, a nursery, youth work sessions, a fashion suite, a prayer room, community spaces, sports hall and a gym with first-rate facilities.
We are utilising our experience to be able to make a difference in the communities' lives…a positive difference, a material difference. So whether they are individuals, families or communities, they are assisted to move on and develop themselves… from the early years, youth work, advice work, business support, working with elders
Priya Thamotheram
Senior Joint Head of Centre
A struggle for independence
Highfields Community Association is the voluntary body responsible for the management and oversight of Highfields Centre. It was set up in 1972 as a registered charity to oversee the development of the old Highfields Youth and Community Centre.
In 2004, the centre underwent a near £5 million refurbishment to provide more services, including a nursery and a youth provision. It was a difficult time as the community and council had different visions for the building, but they got through it. Highfields Community Association then adopted a new management system to include representatives of user groups of the centre as well as other interested parties. And had the responsibility for planning the delivery, staffing and quality of services.
After years of struggling with the Council's changing funding and community priorities, in 2010 Highfields Centre achieved community governance through an asset transfer from Leicester City Council. This was a huge milestone for the centre, and a testament to all the staff, volunteers and centre users who had backed the campaign for independence.
Now the Centre is managed by an annually elected governing body composed of individuals from affiliated member groups. They meet bi-monthly to discuss issues and plan out the centre's programmes. Local community members are often consulted in the decision making process in order to ensure that the centre is successfully serving the community.
Serving a diverse community
Highfields Centre is located in a diverse and transient part of Leicester with 85% of residents from BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) groups. Originally the community had large Irish, African Caribbean and South Asian populations but has since expanded to include more groups from the Indian sub-continent, Eastern Europe and parts of Africa and the Middle East. Since the 1990s the Somali population has rapidly increased in large part to the ongoing civil war. No matter an individual's ethnicity, Highfields Centre is open to all and offers programmes that cater to the area's diverse population.
Meeting local needs
The Highfields area is faced with high unemployment, over-crowding, and poor life expectancy. Over 25% of the population are on benefits, 8.2% claim job seeker benefits which is very high compared to the national averages of 15% and 3.5% respectively. Highfields Centre offers a valuable resource to these people by proving job search support and qualification courses to improve employment prospects. Furthermore, life expectancy in the area is lower and chronic diseases are much higher than all other areas of Leicester. This is all made worse by poor housing conditions and overcrowding. Highfields Centre provides an escape and gives residents a place to improve their health in the fitness and sports facilities as well as through social programmes.
Making a difference to real people
"I was unemployed with not many qualifications but voluntarily running a football academy for boys aged 5-14. Staff at Highfields Centre provided me with the information and support to access various courses…Now I have 10 qualifications and have gained employment. – Efaz Ahmed
"I found the Advice Work course really enjoyable and it helped me to build my confidence. Course tutors were very supportive and helped me throughout my learning journey. I was able to make new friends and work with new people. I have also gained a valuable qualification and this has helped me to find employment" – Shaheen Malamy

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Sam Pack sold most of his collection last weekend it included two Model T's.
Ivan Warrinton: Those prices are just triple what they would bring around here. A nice roadster around here can be bought between $6,000 to $8,000 NO MORE. A good 26 roadster would even bring LESS.
I even see them sell between $6,000 to $8.000 at Chickasha.
RM auctions are for high rollers who don't care what they spend.
Those are not just "nice" or "good". You won't find any rattle can restorations there. The paint and body work is worth more than $6-8k. Probably not daily drivers though.
They had free beer, wine and cocktails for bidders.
The beer was good. Imported. Too much gin in the martinis.


Oil prices increased over 1 percent on Friday as turmoil in Venezuela raised concerns that oil exports could soon be disrupted, Reuters reported.
Washington on Thursday signaled that it could impose sanctions on crude exports of Venezuela as the capital falls further into economic as well as political turmoil.
At the early hours trading Friday, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up 1.5 percent or 77 cents, closing at $53.90 a barrel.
International Brent crude oil futures closed at $61.89 per barrel, rising 1.3 percent or 80 cents from their last close.
Earlier this year, in the midst of violent street protests, Juan Guaido, opposition leader of Venezuela declared himself the interim president, wining support Washington and large parts of Latin America, prompting the country's leader Nicolas Madura to break relations with the US.
Sanctions on Venezuelan crude which is under consideration at the White House would hard hit refiners in Texas and Louisiana, Bloomberg reported, a move that would leave American oil companies struggling to find alternative supplies.
These companies have also urged the Trump administration not to limit imports of Venezuela crude, as the action could disadvantage refiners of Gulf and East Coast designed to monitor the U.S's heavy crude, while also causing gasoline prices to rise.
According to the Reuters news, global oil markets, however, are still well supplied owing to increasing output in the United States, where the production of crude surged by over 2 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2018 to a record 11.9 million bpd.
Britain's Barclays said on Thursday in a note that the record crude production in the US would possibly counteract any short-term disruptions to Venezuela export due to possible US sanctions. The bank has cut its 2019 average Brent crude oil estimates to $70 per barrel, down from earlier forecast of $72.
Surge in the U.S. output has resulted in expanding U.S. crude oil inventories, Reuters reported.
Gasoline stocks climbed for an 8th consecutive week to January 18, by 4.1 million barrels to a record 259.6 million barrels, Reuters reported Thursday, citing the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). In addition, the fuel inventories surged by 8 million barrels.


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Aaron Rodgers, Packers Beat Rams 32-18 To Reach NFC Title GameDon't tell Aaron Rodgers the lack of capacity crowds in a pandemic will limit the Green Bay Packers' home-field advantage in the NFC championship game.
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For The 1st Time In SW Minnesota, Invasive Silver Carp Is ConfirmedTwo invasive silver carp have been caught in southwestern Minnesota after essentially sneaking into the state through the back door, marking the first confirmed discovery of the jumping fish in that area.
'We're Here To Help': Dayton Tours Flood Damage In SW MinnesotaDevastating flooding continues Monday in communities across southern Minnesota.
Strong Storms, Winds Move Across MinnesotaStrong winds and storms moved across the southern and central parts of Minnesota on Monday, felling trees and damaging buildings. WCCO meteorologist Lauren Casey said that the highest recorded wind gusts were 76 mph in Jackson, and 74 mph in Worthington.
Spring Rain, Flooding Wreaking Havoc On Roads, FarmsWater woes aren't getting any better for some Minnesota farmers and lake residents. In a normal year on his Locke Lake home, Loren Hafterson's boats would be out of storage and in the water. But it's anything but a normal year.
E. Coli Found In Water At Blue Mounds State ParkWith Memorial Day weekend coming up, officials at Blue Mounds State Park in southwest Minnesota are dealing with the discovery of E. coli in the water. The park's website says the water system serving the office and main campground tested positive for the bacteria May 12 and is not safe for drinking.
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U.S. Capitol Stormed
From CBSNews
D.C. locks down in advance of potential unrest for Inauguration DayCBS News' Jeff Pegues reports from Washington on the ramp-up of security ahead of Inauguration Day.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," January 17Today on "Face the Nation," the nation's capital is an armed fortress as America anxiously awaits the next 72 hours.
Ken Cuccinelli on inauguration securityKen Cuccinelli tells Scott Pelley the DHS has "a mission we're going to perform under all circumstances." See the 60 Minutes report, tonight.
Security challenges as a new president is sworn inA look at the increased security preparations for this week's inauguration of the 46th President of the United States, coming on the heels of a murderous attack on the U.S. Capitol by insurrectionists.
Up next, recap & linksStories, links, web extras and more from CBS News' "Sunday Morning"
Americans criticize vaccine rollout as too slow — CBS News pollA majority also feel that the process of how to go about getting a vaccine hasn't been well-explained yet.
Americans see democracy under threat — CBS News pollBiden takes office amid concerns about pandemic and more violence.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 17)A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
Kamala Harris on the job aheadIn part one of our two-part interview with the Vice President-Elect, Kamala Harris talks with "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley about her role in this unique moment in history. The former prosecutor, attorney general and U.S. Senator also looks back at the many "firsts" of her career; her debates with her mother about optimism vs. realism; and the January 6th assault on our democracy on Capitol Hill.


If I've said it once, I've said it a million times … I am NOT the crafty mom. I am not the teacher mom. I am not the play date mom or the Pinterest mom.
But, today I was … the Christmas Party Room Mom.
And I survived! Okay, okay, I had 2 other room moms who did most of the crafty-thinking. And there were several other parents who showed up to help with those crafts. And with lunch. But I did stuff too! And I was pretty good at it! Who knew?
I led 5 rounds of making reindeer food for 4 Kindergarteners at a time. I know most of you could do that with your eyes closed, but I'm pretty sure it was sheer luck that it all worked out for me. My daughter even said I was funny and that it was the best day ever.
I won't lie … I'm exhausted. And so, so grateful for people in this world who have hearts (and minds) to be kindergarten teachers. But I am also making a mental note that I will definitely want to do this again next year. What a great day!
Now … let's get this vacation started!
Big, BIG shout out to The Gray Matters for their always awesome Reindeer Food Classroom Treat printable!


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Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School
Crazy 8s is an over-the-top recreational after-school club that gets kids excited about math. You'll build glow-in-the-dark structures, crack secret spy codes and play get-up-and-move games like... (37.36319,-121.91269) More >
San Jose, CA | ( No Reviews)
Interest Areas: Children & Youth, Community, Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy
Updated: 11/27/19 , Distance: 13.47 miles away
AFRICAN COMMUNITY HEALTH INSTITUTE
ACHI was founded in 2005, to provide services for the underserved immigrants especially new incoming immigrants from Africa that integrate linguistic and culturally appropriate activities. ACHI... (37.34341,-121.88839) More >
Interest Areas: Community, Education & Literacy, Health & Medicine, Immigrants & Refugees, Women
Updated: 11/25/19 , Distance: 15.2 miles away
SVDT DOT CLUB
SVDT.Club is the open club uniting Stanford GSB LEAD students and alumni, entrepreneurs, enterprise leaders, product managers, designers and people who want to learn how to innovate in practice. We... (37.4243,-122.16889) More >
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San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League
Founded in 1996, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League, SAL reaches over 2,500 underserved youth and teens living in San Mateo County with a dynamic range of education, recreation, arts,... (37.47652,-122.20318) More >
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Interest Areas: Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy, Sports & Recreation
PROJECT KILIMANJARO
Project Kilimanjaro is a non-profit organization that promotes the health and wellness of women and children internationally. Based in San Diego, California, students and professionals alike work... More >
Interest Areas: Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, Health & Medicine, Women
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
Since 1898, Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton has embraced its historic legacy, which traces its roots back to 18th century France. Grounded in the heritage, ministry, and spirituality of our founding... (37.44919,-122.19646) More >
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Silicon Valley Historical Association/SCVHA
The Silicon Valley Historical Association (SVHA) records and archives the personal histories of Silicon Valley's world-impacting individuals and the histories of technologies developed in Silicon... More >
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Interest Areas: Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy, Media & Broadcasting
Covenant House California - Bay Area
In the past several years, homeless and at-risk youth some as young as 13 years of age have turned to the one place in Oakland where they know they'll find comfort, a helping hand, and the... More >
Oakland, CA | ( 1 reviews)
Interest Areas: Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, Employment, Homeless & Housing, Hunger
Kaiser Permanente Hospice
Kaiser Hayward Hospice provides a coordinated program of care the for the terminally ill, their families and caregives. We offer a holistic approach addressing the physical, psychosocial, and... (37.6096,-122.071) More >
Union City, CA | ( No Reviews)
Interest Areas: Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors
Breathe California
Breathe California raises public awareness on lung health through education, community service, advocacy, and research. More >
San Jose, CA | ( 1 reviews)
Interest Areas: Children & Youth, Community, Environment, Health & Medicine
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Silver Falls, The Cascades, and Golden Falls
Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California, USA
North America >> USA >> California >> Bay Area and Central Coast >> Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Santa Cruz County
About Silver Falls, The Cascades, and Golden Falls
Difficulty: 4.5
Hiking Distance: 10.8 miles loop or round trip (out-and-back)
Suggested Time: 6-7 hours
Waterfall Longitude: -122.2722
Silver Falls, Golden Falls, and The Cascades are the series of waterfalls on West Berry Creek further upstream from the famous Berry Creek Falls.
I've devoted a separate write-up for these waterfalls instead of combining them with the Berry Creek Falls page because I view these falls to be optional extensions to that hike.
In any case, these waterfalls were arguably more spectacular and varied than Berry Creek Falls.
After all, Silver Falls had the vertical plunge just like Berry Creek Falls, and they had similar height.
The trail at the top of the falls even skirted the watercourse (sometimes flowing over the trail itself)!
The Cascades were a series of attractive waterfalls in succession between the Silver Falls and Golden Falls.
The Cascades between Silver Falls and Golden Falls
It featured an attractive colorful bedrock underlying parts of its cascading sections.
Finally, the Golden Falls was almost true to its name given its underlying golden bedrock color while the waterfall itself had a satisfying size.
Indeed, we easily could have thought of all of these waterfalls as one big waterfall.
If it were considered as such, that would make this waterfall have a drop of between 150-200ft in cumulative height!
Golden Cascade or Golden Falls
Is that reason enough to extend the Berry Creek Falls hike to encompass these West Berry Creek waterfalls?
Out-and-Back Hike on the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail
This was the way that Julie and I did this hike the first time we did it back in April 2010.
We basically started at the Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters and followed the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail all the way to the Berry Creek Falls Trail.
Then, we followed the Berry Creek Falls Trail up past Berry Creek Falls eventually arriving at this trio of waterfalls about a mile further from Berry Creek Falls.
Julie on the trail between Berry Creek Falls and Silver Falls
The Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail to the Berry Creek Falls Lookout Platform trail description was covered in the Berry Creek Falls page.
Beyond the Berry Creek Falls Lookout Platform, the trail continued climbing up to a ledge as it went past the top of Berry Creek Falls itself.
Then, the trail continued for another mile through seemingly damp and mossy terrain amidst more groves of tall coastal redwood trees.
At about 0.3 miles upstream of the Berry Creek Falls Lookout Platform, we reached a footbridge that crossed West Berry Creek.
The trail upstream of Berry Creek Falls, which went underneath these fallen trees
Just downstream of this bridge was the confluence of West Berry Creek and Berry Creek.
With the combined flow of these creeks, this was why Berry Creek Falls tended to have more reliable flow.
Therefore, I suspect this was the main reason why it also got most of the fame and literature as a result of this more reliable flow (let alone its pleasing 70ft drop).
The Berry Creek Falls Trail continued meandering gently upstream amongst more redwood trees before finally arriving at the foot of Silver Falls at about 0.6 miles from the West Berry Creek footbridge.
Silver Falls as seen through foliage on the trail
I thought what made 60ft Silver Falls attractive were the fallen logs criss-crossing its base in addition to its vertical drop and colorful underlying rock.
The best view was right in front of it, but that required us to leave the trail and cross a shallow part of West Berry Creek along with some additional scrambling past some fallen logs.
There was a sign discouraging scrambling near the revegetation area so the scrambling that we did to get a better view was from further downstream.
Next, the main trail climbed steeply up steps as it rose up to the brink of Silver Falls.
The trail skirting right by the brink of Silver Falls
Right at the top of the falls, the steps were carved right into the bedrock while hugging the steep cliff face as it went right besides the flow of West Berry Creek.
In high flow, the creek can even go right over the trail itself, which was almost the case when Julie and I first came here!
In any case, we had to be careful with the slippery footing, especially given the exposure to dropoffs here.
Just upstream of the brink of Silver Falls was the Cascades, where there were a couple of spur trails leading to the foot of different sections of this series of waterfalls.
Context of the Berry Creek Falls Trail with the top of the Cascades
The trail continued climbing up steps alongside the entire drop of the Cascades providing us with different perspectives of these waterfalls.
Finally, at the top of this climb, the trail rounded a bend and finally arrived at the foot of the attractive Golden Falls.
With this waterfall, we were able to get angled and frontal views.
And given how fewer people tended to extend their hike out this far, this would be a far quieter and serene spot for a picnic lunch (though we'd have to improvise with the fallen logs and rocks).
Our last look at the Golden Cascade before heading back as part of a long out-and-back route that we took on our first visit in April 2010
This was the turnaround point of this hike as the overall distance was about 10.8 miles round trip, and it took Julie and I about 7 hours to complete.
The Sunset Trail and Skyline-to-the-Sea Loop
The second time I visited this trio of waterfalls, I did it as a loop hike that was also roughly 10.8 miles round trip.
Because I hiked solo, I managed to do the whole thing in less than 7 hours, including rest breaks, a picnic lunch, and a pleasant chat with a stranger.
The ranger at the Park Headquarters recommended doing this hike in a counterclockwise manner, which meant doing the Sunset Trail first, then coming back via the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail.
Redwood Trees besides the Dool Trail near the Old Lodge
She made this recommendation because the Sunset Trail had more undulations as it went into Timm's Creek, West Waddell Creek, Berry Creek, and West Berry Creek.
In her mind, it was better to have most of the uphill climbing taken care of at the beginning when you have more energy and the morning temperatures would be cooler.
Doing this climbing at the height of the day's temperatures would make this a much more taxing hike, which would be the case had I done it in a clockwise manner.
In any case, I did this trail by following the Dool Trail to the Sunset Trail.
Near the Sunset Connector Trail
Like with much of the maze of trails and intersections near the Park Headquarters, it can be confusing.
Anyways, once on the Sunset Trail, I then took it for another mile towards the Sunset Connector Trail.
Then, I continued on the Sunset Connector Trail, which then proceeded to climb in earnest before descending towards Timm's Creek.
Most of this stretch of hike involved passing beneath redwood trees, including Walter W. Boardman Grove as well as another grove dedicated to Dolly M. Hornby.
The Sunset Trail became really muddy and sloppy near West Waddell Creek
Beyond Timm's Creek, the trail continued descending towards West Waddell Creek.
The trail in this stretch was quite sloppy and muddy during my hike in April 2019.
It eventually bottomed out at a footbridge over West Waddell Creek before climbing up to a trail junction with the north end of the Timm's Creek Connector Trail.
That trail was closed when I did this hike, and I suspected the muddy conditions as well as the fallen trees had a lot to do with it.
Dealing with more muddy surfaces along the Sunset Trail given the flood damage that the occurred along West Waddell Creek as seen in April 2019
There were also lots of mosquitoes given the high concentration of standing water in the area.
Beyond West Waddell Creek, the trail then climbed once again before it descended into the next drainage for Berry Creek.
In this drainage, the air was noticeably cooler on the morning of my hike.
Eventually, this descent bottomed out at a bridge over Berry Creek.
More coastal redwood trees seen along the Sunset Trail before descending into the cooler drainage leading down to the waterfalls on Berry Creek
Then, the Sunset Trail made another climb even up beyond the forest canopy into the open air before descending towards the Berry Creek Falls Trail.
The Sunset Trail veered away from West Berry Creek at this point, which led to the Sunset Campground.
However, I continued on the Berry Creek Falls Trail, which then descended alongside West Berry Creek.
At about 0.1 mile downhill from the Sunset Campground spur trail junction (or 5.4 miles from Park Headquarters), I finally reached the Golden Falls.
Out in the open air part of the Sunset Trail between Berry Creek and West Berry Creek
The trail then continued its descent alongside the Cascades before making its dramatic descent alongside Silver Falls.
Beyond Silver Falls, the trail meandered alongside West Berry Creek while towered over by more groves of redwood trees.
Eventually, the trail reached the footbridge at the confluence of West Berry Creek and Berry Creek.
This was about 0.6 miles downstream of Silver Falls.
This was the footbridge downstream of Berry Creek Falls where going over the bridge on the left returned to Park Headquarters via the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail, but going right would have descended to Waddell Beach
In another 0.3 miles, the trail then descended to the Berry Creek Falls Lookout Platform.
After having our fill of Berry Creek Falls, I then took the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail back to Park Headquarters to complete the 10.8-mile counterclockwise loop trail.
Silver Falls, the Cascades, and Golden Falls technically reside in the West Waddell Creek State Wilderness, but for all intents and purposes, it's part of the Big Basin Redwoods State Park near Santa Cruz, California. It is administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. For information or inquiries about the park as well as current conditions, visit their website or Facebook page.
Since these waterfalls share the same trailhead as that of Berry Creek Falls, see the Berry Creek Falls page for detailed driving directions.
Moreover, since Silver Falls and Golden Cascade are actually an extension of the Berry Creek Falls hike, please see that page for the trail descriptions leading up to what's described on this page.
For additional context, San Jose is about 6 miles (roughly 15 minutes depending on traffic) east of Santa Clara, 32 miles (about 45 minutes) north of Santa Cruz, 48 miles (about an hour or more depending on traffic) south of San Francisco, 41 miles (about an hour or more depending on traffic) south of Oakland, 86 miles (about 90 minutes drive or longer depending on traffic) south of Napa, 120 miles (about 2 hours drive) south of Sacramento, and 340 miles (5 hours drive) north of Los Angeles.
Bottom up sweep from directly in front of the falls
Bottom up sweep along the falls trying to convey the unusual trail that goes right besides the top of the falls
Bottom up sweep of the middle section of the Golden Cascades
Bottom up sweep from right next to the uppermost of the Golden Cascades we saw
Checking out the Golden Falls from its side then front its front on my return visit in April 2019
Following along the so-called Cascades from its top down to its front during my return visit in April 2019
Checking out the lowest of the Cascades then descending some slippery steps alongside Silver Falls before reaching the bottom for a more frontal view. This was captured during my return visit in April 2019
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A main feature of the long hike to these falls as well as Berry Creek Falls further downstream was the presence of very tall coastal redwood trees
Berry Creek Falls was the main waterfall at Big Basin Redwoods State Park, but the waterfalls on West Berry Creek on this page certainly were worth the extra hiking
Even though Big Basin Redwoods State Park is around 2 hours drive south of San Francisco, we'll always associate the Bay Area with the charming City by the Bay
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One of the best destinations in the world for beaches is St. Ives. There is no disputing that. The beaches of St. Ives have a little something for people of all backgrounds and can accommodate everyone just the same. Whether you like to do nothing but relax on the beach or if you're looking for an adrenaline kick, there is a beach for you in St. Ives.
Taking a Carbis Bay holiday is a great idea. For one, this bay has been ranked inside of the top 20 of the most beautiful bays in the world. If that isn't enough to get you out there then I'm not too sure what is. The scenery, sun, water, and sand are all enough to ensure relaxation and a nice easy feeling. Sleeping away the day at the beach and taking in the sun is not just common here, its encouraged.
One of the coolest attributes to the beach at harbor is that it is a hub of activity. Local fishermen use the waters around this beach to catch the fish of the day that you may be eating later that night. There's no way to get closer to the action unless you went out and caught the fish yourself! You can watch the ships dock and see which fisherman had the most successful day. This is a great beach to check out if your looking for a unique experience.
For those looking for some action, Porthmeor may be what you need. This is the classic beach in St. Ives for surfing. If you don't know how to surf you can find classes here as well. Its never too late to learn something new! There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants right on the beach. In between waves you can grab a bite to eat or a drink or two with some friends. Although I wouldn't recommend drinking and surfing!
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Nigerian Malaysian-based actor Abbey Abimbola bags international award for action-packed movie
Abbey Abimbola, actor from Osun state has continued to trademark his impact on the Malaysian entertainment scene. The popular stunt actor recently won the Mumbai entertainment International film festival award 2022 for his action-packed movie production "Blackout."
The movie which was released in October 2021 features some A-list actors from Malaysia and Nigeria such as Segun Arinze, Ayo Mogaji, Shotayo Shobola, Murphy, Afolabi among others. So far, it has gained widespread recognition across Nigerian and Malaysian cinemas.
In his reaction to the recent award, Abbey expressed excitement and gratitude. "Honestly, this is impressive and overwhelming. To be appreciated for your effort is one thing every creative craves in this industry", the actor noted.
"Since the nomination process, I have had this feeling of excitement especially coming from such an international award organisation. This is a win for everyone that worked on this project with me. I am sincerely grateful to my team and yeah this win is for Nigeria too. I believe it's the right mindset to think that you can do everything once you put your mind on it".
As well as being listed on Wikipedia, the movie has amassed millions of views on YouTube and other streaming websites.
The post Nigerian Malaysian-based actor Abbey Abimbola bags international award for action-packed movie appeared first on ENTERTAINMENT — WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Recapturing The Soul Of The Ndc, The Final Stage Of The Revolution; Will Jj Succeed?
By Paramza Kofi Hamza
It has been widely speculated since 2010 that JJ has been trying to take back his party from people he called "greedy bastards". For a while the great Papa J came to a certain reality that it required a different strategy to undo a sitting Democratic president. He who wields the gun has the power. Despite all his machinations, despite being a master tactician in toppling regimes, with Prof Mills having the state apparatus and all the state resources at his disposal, it was impossible for JJ to succeed at removing him in any internal NDC elections.
Mahama's sudden ascension to power after Prof Mills death in office in July 2012 finally diminished JJ's chances of taking back " his party''. Despite Konadu's failure to oust Prof Mills in Sunyani Congress, the great Papa J had hoped that NDC lost the 2012 election. It was Mahama and the NDC who had the last laugh.
ANYTHING DIFFERENT IN 2017 GOING? THAT'S THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION!!! NDC's unexpected defeat in the just ended 2016 polls has given JJ a renewed hope of stamping his HUGE PERSONALITY ON THE VERY SOUL OF THE NDC. JJ has ONE GOAL and ONE VISION: to COMPLETELY DOMINATE THE NDC IN OPPOSITION at any cost.
This will even be easier if Mahama decides not to contest again and sit on the fence. The power vacuum that will be created from 2017 to probably end of 2018 is enough period for the great Papa J to completely occupy the power gap which has been created.
It won't be too difficult because with the NDC in opposition, there will be less resources. Those with greater resources are the ones who will be wielding the gun and JJ is without that one person holding a 'bazooka' of resources scary enough to deter any perceived enemy.
JJ may go to the extent of inciting his supporters to block the national headquarters of the party to eject his perceived enemies. In his own words CERTAIN PERSONS MUST BE KEPT AWAY. According to political observers Asiedu Nketiah is the number one on his radar. With the tacit approval of president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, one can trust Ghana police to give all manner of reasons why they couldn't protect lives and property.
It won't be too difficult for him since he has done it again and again and again. With open doors, simplicity of lifestyle, a team that includes one of the MOST HANDSOME AND LIGHTEST SKINNED GHANAIANS (GOOSIE TANOH), a perceived anti corruption crusader (Martin Amidu), disgruntled and alienated youth who cut across the length and breadth of the country, a disgruntled and alienated NDC gurus, founding members and stakeholders, ability to speak the language understood by the masses, bravado and an EXPANDED ELECTORAL COLLEGE it will be unwise and strategically suicidal for anybody to underestimate the venom and the fire which JJ is coming with.
JJ's success or failure will depend on two factors: 1.John Mahama: Whether he will contest again or not. How soon he will make his intentions known. 2. How soon Congress will happen. The person who will emerge as the next flagbearer of the NDC. How strong will the flagbearer be? ... Etc etc
The final revolution is just beginning. It's end depend on every single NDC sympathizer. Our will to stick together. The forces of Rawlings will make a final attempt at capturing the very soul of the NDC by doing all they can to purge the party of dissenters by ANY MEANS NECESSARY. This time around the odds seem to be in the old man's favour.
Paramza Kofi Hamza, © 2017
The author has 27 publications published on Modern Ghana. Column Page: ParamzaKofiHamza
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Q: Variadic Function caches argument list of last calls I wrote a Helper class with c functions for an iOS Library with the following pattern.
There are 2 wrapping (variadic) functions, which finally call the same function, with slightly different parameter. Idea is to have "default" properties being set.
__attribute__((overloadable)) void func1(NSString* _Nonnull format, ...);
__attribute__((overloadable)) void func1(int param1, NSString* _Nonnull format, ...);

Both will then call the following function:
void prefixAndArguments(int param1, NSString* _Nonnull format, va_list arguments);

Implementation as followed:
__attribute__((overloadable)) void func1(NSString* _Nonnull format, ...)
{
    va_list argList;
    va_start(argList, format);
    prefixAndArguments(0, format, argList);
    va_end(argList);
}

__attribute__((overloadable)) void func1(int param1, NSString* _Nonnull format, ...)
{
    va_list argList;
    va_start(argList, format);
    prefixAndArguments(param1, format, argList);
    va_end(argList);
}

void prefixAndArguments(NMXLogLevelType logLevel, NSString* _Nullable logPrefix, __strong NSString* _Nonnull format, va_list arguments)
{
    // Evaluate input parameters
    if (format != nil && [format isKindOfClass:[NSString class]])
    {
        // Get a reference to the arguments that follow the format parameter
        va_list argList;
        va_copy(argList, arguments);

        int argCount = 0;
        NSLog(@"%d",argCount);
        while (va_arg(argList, NSObject *))
        {
            argCount += 1;
        }
        NSLog(@"%d",argCount);
        va_end(argList);

        NSMutableString *s;
        if (numSpecifiers > argCount)
        {
            // Perform format string argument substitution, reinstate %% escapes, then print
            NSString *debugOutput = [[NSString alloc] initWithFormat:@"Error occured when logging: amount of arguments does not for to the defined format. Callstack:\n%@\n", [NSThread callStackSymbols]];
            printf("%s\n", [debugOutput UTF8String]);
            s = [[NSMutableString alloc] initWithString:format];
        }
        else
        {
            // Perform format string argument substitution, reinstate %% escapes, then print
            va_copy(argList, arguments);

            // This is were the EXC_BAD_ACCESS will occur!
            // Error: Thread 1: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (code=EXC_I386_GPFLT)
            s = [[NSMutableString alloc] initWithFormat:format arguments:argList];
            [s replaceOccurrencesOfString:@"%%"
                               withString:@"%%%%"
                                  options:0
                                    range:NSMakeRange(0, [s length])];
            NSLog(@"%@",s);
            va_end(argList);
        }
    ...
}

My Unit Tests for the function look the following (order is important).
// .. some previous cases, I commented out
XCTAssertNoThrow(NMXLog(@"Simple string output"));
XCTAssertNoThrow(NMXLog(@"2 Placeholders. 0 Vars %@ --- %@"));

The crash happens when I want to use the arguments and the format (making format strong did not solve the problem, and does not seem being part of the problem, see below):
s = [[NSMutableString alloc] initWithFormat:format arguments:argList];

Here is the Log:
xctest[28082:1424378] 0
xctest[28082:1424378] --> 1
xctest[28082:1424378] Simple string output
xctest[28082:1424378] 0
xctest[28082:1424378] --> 4

Of course we won't see the desired string "2 Placeholders. 0 Vars %@ --- %@" as the crash happened before.
So, the question is now: Why is the amount of arguments now being 4 instead of 0? As none being passed in the second call, are the arguments being collected when the function is being called immediately again?
So, I started to call the function "again" to make sure the argument's list is being cleared, although va_end was being called:
__attribute__((overloadable)) void func1(NSString* _Nonnull format, ...)
{
    va_list argList;
    va_start(argList, format);
    prefixAndArguments(none, nil, format, argList);
    va_end(argList);
    NSString *obj = nil;
    prefixAndArguments(none, nil, obj, nil);
}

This does work now like a charm (argument's list is being cleared and the desired output is being received):
xctest[28411:1453508] 0
xctest[28411:1453508] --> 1
xctest[28411:1453508] Simple string output
xctest[28411:1453508] 0
xctest[28411:1453508] --> 1
Error occured when logging: amount of arguments does not for to the defined format. Callstack: ....
xctest[28411:1453508] 2 Placeholders. 0 Vars %@ --- %@

Here is finally my question:
What is the reason for this behavior and how can I avoid it? Is there a better way to solve the issue than "stupidly" calling the function a second time with "no" arguments to clear the them?
P.s. I tried not to use macros, because I consider them as more error prone than c functions. See this thread: Macro vs Function in C

A: You appear to have some misconceptions about variadic functions, exemplified by this approach to counting the variable arguments:

        while (va_arg(argList, NSObject *))
        {
            argCount += 1;
        }

That code assumes that the variable arguments have at least one member, that all of them are of type NSObject *, and that the list will be terminated by a null pointer of that type.  None of those is guaranteed by the system, and if those assumptions are not satisfied then the behavior of one or more va_arg() invocations will be undefined.
In practice, you can probably get away with actual arguments that are pointers of other types (though formally, the behavior will still be undefined in that case).  If the arguments may have non-pointer types, however, then that approach to counting them is completely broken.  More importantly, your test cases appear to assume that the system will provide a trailing NULL argument, but that is in no way guaranteed.
If your function relies on the end of the variable argument list being signaled by a NULL argument, then it is relying on the caller to provide one.  It is very likely the absence of null termination in your argument lists that gives rise to the behavior you are asking about.

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Dogz of Oz Tour sees Toto return to Netherlands with sold out shows!
X July 11, 2022
TOTO started their European leg of the Dogz of Oz Tour with two sold out shows in Tilburg's O13. We went on the first night for a night full of blues, pop, soul, funk and jazz influenced rock.
Sitting in the car as a young child, I remember having to listen to this band with the sword on the cover. It was back in the era of CDs's that were still playable in cars, and my dad would listen to Past to Present. The best off album with all the hits and classics.
Many of the car rides I was listening to TOTO, Dire Straits, Europe and a lot more "classic" music. To bring it all to the present: my dad and I went to see TOTO in the O13 in Tilburg.
You got legends and then you got TOTO. I don't think this band needs much of an introduction. As a band, they sold over 40 million albums. Scored multiple number one hits and changed the way of music around the globe. A brilliant fact from the band is that you can hear the band members of TOTO on over 5000 albums. That results in sales of over half a billion albums. Truly shaped the way of music!
The iconic group became successful in the 80s with hits such as Africa, Hold the Line and Rosanna. Formed back in 1977, the American band has many different influences, which you can find back in their music. TOTO combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, R&B, blues and jazz which makes them unique in their genre. The band has a turmoil history with band members and went on short hiatuses on several occasions.
In 2020 guitarist Steve Lukather and lead singer Joseph Williams announced the return of the band with the Dogz of Oz World Tour. With over more than 40 million sold albums, TOTO continue to sell out arenas around the world. To start the tour they opted for a smaller, sold out, venue. The Netherlands have always been kind to TOTO as they gave them their first hit single. In a way, it was the homecoming of the band, and loud applause and open arms received them.
Dogz of Oz Tour
At eight o clock, the lights went out and TOTO made their way onto the stage for an hour and 45 minutes of live music. A set that included a big chunk of TOTO's repertoire. A great mixture of hits and deep cuts would be performed for an eager Dutch crowd. Perhaps that is the strength of TOTO: being able to perform a set that isn't just a nostalgic night out. It is a night out that offers the hits, but also great hidden gems that will make you listen to it more after the show.
The amount of talent in this band is noticeable from the first notes of the show. Starting with Orphan before bringing out the big gun: Hold the Line. It's the first (of many) big hits here in the Netherlands. Stop Loving You, and I'll Be Over You, quickly followed suit.
The sound of lead vocalist Joseph Williams is clear and sounds great tonight. Although Williams is the lead vocalist, he shares vocal duties with guitar legend Steve Lukather and multi-instrumentalist Warren Ham. The latter blew the crowd away with his skills on horns, drums and vocals. The mixture of the voices sounded incredible live and felt like listening to the studio recordings.
Dominique Xavier displayed his talent with a great keyboard solo before the band went on with Georgy Porgy. As Lukather mentioned to the audience before the song started, it was a new composition made by Xavier. It sounded great live!
It was great to see the comradery of the band between all the members. Pamela and Kingdom of Desire. The latter isn't something the band often plays, and Steve Lukather wasn't always on point with his singing and apologized for it during and after the song. It didn't stop me from not enjoying hearing it live and see something new (old) played.
With A Little Help From My Friends
Drummer Robert "Sput" Searight didn't miss a beat. His style made the drumming part look effortlessly. He combined vocals from James Brown into his drumsolo, which turned out to be a surprise to his bandmates, who were digging it as much as the audience was.
You are the Flower, I Won't Hold You Back, Waiting for Your Love and Home of the Brave kept this thrilling night going.
With A Little Help From My Friends (The Beatles cover) saw the whole band getting the introduction they deserved. So far, we only didn't mention on the bass, John Pierce. Famous for his role with Huey Lewis & the News and his many studio sessions with other musicians. Steve Maggiora supported on backing vocals and keyboard. The whole band played extremely tight as they played on with main set closer Rosanna.
The show ended with Africa. A cult classic that might be the most recognizable song ever made. Williams and the crowd had a great sing "battle" at the end, which made the show closure great to watch. After the last bow, it was the end of the first night of the Dogz of Oz Tour. What a successful night it was!
TOTO is an unstoppable train that just keeps on going. They sound amazing, are great to watch, and are true musicians at heart. The first show of the European tour was an amazing spectacle filled with the hits, deep cuts and incredible playing.
The sheer talent that this band captured during the show is something special. They caught the crowd's attention from the get go and didn't drop it for a second.
I'm so glad I managed to see them and can't thank my dad enough for having me grow up with great music. Moreover, of course, to TOTO for making these amazing songs and for an amazing show in Tilburg! You guys were absolutely amazing and on fire.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The No.32-ranked Florida State women's tennis team travels to Virginia for a pair of ACC matches to close out the regular season. The 12-7(4-5 ACC) Seminoles will face No. 17 Virginia at 11 a.m. on Saturday before taking on No. 68 Virginia Tech on Sunday at 11 a.m.
For the first time this season, the Seminoles will face three ranked doubles pairs when they take the court against the Cavaliers. Erin Vierra and Maci Epstein are listed as the No.23 duo, while Li Xi and Stephanie Nauta are No.34. Hana Tomlijanovic and Julia Elbaba round out the rankings at No. 89.
Virginia (14-8, 7-2 ACC) fields two ranked singles players in Elbaba (No.12) and Natua (No.77). Florida State will counter with three ranked players. Sophomore Daneika Borthwick (No.57) along with seniors Francesca Segarelli (No.106) and Amy Sargeant (No. 110) all were included in the April 16 rankings.
Borthwick and Segarelli have been listed in every poll this spring, however Sargeant climbs back into the ranks after debuting the season at No. 100 back in January.
Sargeant leads the team with a 25-6 showing in singles this season. Alongside Mia Vriens, the pair is also on an eight-match winning streak in doubles.
Virginia Tech (13-9, 2-7 ACC) does not field a ranked singles player or doubles pair.
The Seminoles are 21-4 in the all-times series against Virginia while holding a 14-1 advantage over Virginia Tech.


These days, Jenelle Evans is happily married to new husband David Eason. But it's easy to forget this isn't the first time the Teen Mom 2 star was a newlywed — she had a number of exes before becoming Mrs. Eason.
All of the 25-year-old's ex-boyfriends and ex-husbands will be documented in the upcoming spin-off, The Ex Files. The MTV series will not only check in with the big names like Courtland Rogers and Nathan Griffith, but also find out what's been going on with forgotten exes like Andrew Lewis and Josh Miller.
While we anxiously await the show's premiere, let's get a little head start. Scroll down for a refresh on where Jenelle's exes are now.
Jenelle's first boyfriend and baby daddy was Andrew Lewis, whom fans met on 16 and Pregnant. But by the time their son Jace was born in 2009, the teen parents were already over. Since then, Andrew's been mostly out of the picture and pursuing a modeling career in NYC — only to show up only briefly for a 2013 reunion. Apparently he's only seen Jace once since he was born, and Jenelle wrote in her book that he "signed away his custody" and won't be a part of his son's life again.
Jenelle moved on from Andrew with Kieffer, dating him on and off for two years. The couple had their fair share of drama, getting arrested together for breaking and entering and drug possession in 2010. They got back together after her breakup from Gary Head in 2012, but Jenelle fell back into using drugs and checked in to rehab, ending their romance. In 2016, Kieffer and Jenelle had a brief fling after her split from Nathan Griffith, resulting in a brutal fight between the two. Since then, Kieffer's kept to himself, and appears to be single and living in New Jersey.
Jenelle and Josh had a quick relationship in 2011, and she moved in with him during her hiatus from Kieffer. They broke up less than a month later, and we didn't hear from him again until August 2016, when he was reported wanted by the police. He was said to have allegedly stolen a car and kidnapped the three-year-old child in the back seat. It's unclear if he was ever found or if charges have been filed.
Jenelle's rocky romance with Gary Head hit a high in May 2012 when Gary proposed. They were both arrested two months later for domestic assault, spurring them to call it quits. They briefly reunited in 2013, but Jenelle soon checked into rehab and it was over for good. That same year, Gary was sentenced to seven days in jail and unsupervised probation for multiple DUIs and driving without a license. He seems to be on the straight and narrow now, working as a barber and spending time with his family and new girlfriend.
This was a whirlwind romance for Jenelle, who accepted Courtland's proposal in Nov. 2012, just two months after they first got together! They were married in December, and were already filing for divorce by late Jan. 2013. They reconciled in the spring, but that was over once they were arrested for assault and possession in April. Two years later, Courtland was sentenced to three years in prison for possession of heroin and multiple violations of his parole. He was released early in March 2017, and he and girlfriend Lindsey Renee are expecting a son in spring 2018!
Just months after the end of her marriage to Courtland, Jenelle met part-time model Nathan through Tinder. They moved in together, got pregnant, and got engaged at rapid speed, welcoming son Kaiser in June 2014. After months of fighting — and two arrests for violent altercations — the couple called off the wedding in July the following year. These days, Nathan and Jenelle continue to fight — both on Twitter and in court for custody of their toddler son. Nathan's also gotten serious with girlfriend Ashley, and an engagement might be right around the corner!


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By Chanda Veno, The State-Journal
Frankfort's Tucker Phelps, 21, and his brother Parker, 19, have embarked on a 3,600-mile cross country bicycling ride to raise money and awareness about Alzheimer's disease. They are the sons of Jennifer and Tony Phelps of Frankfort. (Photo submitted)
Tucker and Parker Phelps do a lot together. The Frankfort brothers, who were homeschooled, are both majoring in nursing at Western Kentucky University with aspirations of becoming nurse practitioners. They are also brothers in the same fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta, which is how they got involved in the adventure of a lifetime.
On Thursday, Tucker, 21, and Parker, 19, set off from San Francisco on a 3,600-mile cross country bicycling trip that they have been planning and fundraising for more than a year. Along with 12 of their fraternity brothers, they dipped their back wheels in the Pacific Ocean and are riding east to put their front wheels in the Atlantic in an effort to raise both money and awareness for Alzheimer's disease research.
"We have family members who have already passed from Alzheimer's and several who are currently battling Alzheimer's or dementia," their mother, Jennifer Phelps, told The State Journal, explaining why the cause hits particularly close to home for the young men.
Bike4Alz.org.is a nonprofit organization started by a WKU alumnus and fraternity member who lost his grandfather to the disease in 2010. Each summer, a group of about a dozen Phi Gamma Delta brothers crosses the country. The Phelps brothers will be part of the seventh team to take on the challenge.
For Tucker and Parker it was an easy decision, albeit one that required foresight and preparation.
"Last summer, they worked long hours to save money for their expenses for both the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school year," Jennifer Phelps said, adding Parker had a full-time job at Montaplast and a part-time gig at Chick-Fil-A and Tucker built decks for Hall Brothers Home Improvement and mowed grass. "They both wanted to be able to take this summer off from working to help raise money for this cause."
While neither of her sons has much riding experience, with the exception of few light rides they were able to squeeze in during the spring semester, they are athletic — both participated in basketball and tennis during high school.
The riders will notch anywhere from 50-120 miles per day, depending on the terrain. They have already mapped out their route, broken down the mileage into doable chunks and built rest days into their calendar. For instance, on Saturday, the group will cover 57 miles from Vallejo to Davis, California.
"Sometimes they visit memory care facilities in the cities along their route or have scheduled fundraising events on their rest days," Jennifer said.
On their trip east, Jennifer expects the group to travel through Frankfort on July 8 during a leg that begins in Louisville at 8:30 a.m. and ends in Lexington, but she is uncertain what route they will take or what time they may come through. Other Kentucky stops include Bowling Green and Elizabethtown, with more likely to be added.
Each night, the bikers will be hosted by churches and fraternity brothers at universities along their route, rely on the kindness of strangers or tent camp. Over the years, previous riders have built quite a few relationships with folks who are happy and willing to host the next year's group.
"They sometimes do not have a scheduled place to stay but are always able to find someone eager to help them and they leave with new friendships formed," Jennifer said.
The objective is to avoid staying in hotels so there will be more funds to donate at the end of the ride. In the past six years, Bike4Alz.org. has raised more than $250,000, and this summer's goal is a lofty $70,000.
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Discussion in 'Cards: Strategy and Rulings Discussion' started by poke_master2008, Dec 5, 2007.
Is there ANY card (that is legal) that stops or reduces your pokemon from doing damage to themselves?
Example: Wormadam Trash Cloak's Pokebody.
But it has to work for ALL pokemon on your side of the field....is there any??
Cloyster d, Dugtrio d, and Bastiodon MT.
My question is it there any card (pokemon or trainer) that can stop my pokemon from recoil damage?
You may do 40 damage plus 60 more damage. If you do, Electrode does 100 damage to itself.
Read the BOLD part and thats what im wondering if a card can prevent even tho you do the extra damage.
Only Metal Energy can work for Metal Pokemon. For cards like Electrode, it is impossible.
Good thing too, else Electrode would've been broken.
I don't know of any tournament legal solutions to your problem, and I don't think there are any. Back in the day, I guess the card was Defender. You never know, that could be reprinted like Plus Power. -but they would likely change the text on the card.
Defender should be getting reprinted next set.


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New Josephite welcomed by virtual congregation
Pandemic doesn't stop ordination
By Emily Alster
As Father Fred Kaddu was ordained a Josephite priest May 23, just ten people were physically present at St. Peter Claver and St. Pius V church in Baltimore to witness the sacrament.
The virtual congregation, however, was much more robust.
Nearly 150 devices were livestreaming the ordination on YouTube. Within a few days, nearly 900 people had watched on YouTube.
Father Kaddu, 32, originally from Uganda, said the location of the Mass was changed three times because of the pandemic. His mother and family, which includes two brothers and a sister, had to watch from Africa.
"This ordination takes place under the duress of the pandemic," Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ, superior general, said in his homily. "In 1995, I went to Uganda. They were ordaining young men for the priesthood under the radar of the genocide, which was taking place at that time, and so they had to do the ordination quietly – almost in secret – because it was so dangerous then.
"Later on, with CRS (Catholic Relief Services), I went to Bosnia, Eastern Europe. The bishop who was there in Sarajevo was ordaining two young men for the priesthood in secret because he couldn't do it in public."
Today, despite the limitations imposed by the pandemic, ordinations proceed.
"The point is that the Church goes on," Bishop Ricard said. "The priesthood goes on despite wars, persecutions and pandemics."
The bishop made a special point to give a shout-out to Father Kaddu's mother.
"She is on the other side of the world in Uganda watching this," he said. "I'm sure she is like any other mother of priests, and wants to be here with her son, but can't."
Father Kaddu's brother, Pius Kayanja, who also watched from Uganda, said he had mixed feelings about the ordination.
"Fred is becoming the first priest in the family and we can't take even a memorial photo together; we can't embrace him, though we would love doing it," he said. "On one hand, I really thank the almighty God who gave knowledge to the inventor of this technology. I can't imagine how I would feel if this event took place without following it at all."
Father Kaddu knew he wanted to be a missionary from the time he was in high school seminary. After learning about the Josephites from a friend of the then-superior general of the society, Father Kaddu began reading.
"I (saw) the work they were doing ministering to the community – love and promoting social justice," he said. "I want to go all over the world proclaiming the Good news bringing hope (and) bringing love to the people."
Father Kaddu said he was inspired by the Josephites' charism of social justice.
"They use the Gospel teaching to promote love and hope," Father Kaddu said. "Everyone is loved. Everyone matters."
Father Kaddu has now been in the United States for seven years. He completed his pre-theology at the Dominican House of Studies, then entered his novitiate. He studied theology at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where he graduated in May 2019.
Each year he was assigned to work in a parish – most recently at St. Peter Claver/St. Pius V/St. Gregory the Great church in Baltimore – and has also ministered in hospitals.
"It has been so wonderful to see the love of people (and) how committed they are to the parish," Father Kaddu said. "They are so committed to working together."
The parish families, he said, have been his support system, praying for him, inviting him to spend holidays with them and inviting him for lunches and dinners.
"I have no family here," Father Kaddu said. "Each parish that I have been to – they have been my fathers and my mothers and my sisters and my brothers and they've supported me so much."
Being in the United States was not the first cultural adjustment Father Kaddu had to make. After high school seminary, he lived in the United Kingdom for a few months before coming to the United States.
"That opened my mind," he said. "To see how people live, how people behave, how to deal with another culture. Because we wanted to be missionaries, they told us (in seminary) when you are a missionary wherever you go, you have to live like the people. … You have to adapt. … You have to live like them."
While studying to become a Josephite, Father Kaddu has learned how the priests truly love their flocks.
"Show love to the people you're ministering to," he said. "When you show love, they'll love you back."
That also means being present to the people, something Father Kaddu does by talking to them, phone calls, sending flowers when someone dies, and checking on and visiting those who are sick.
Many of the parishioners who have been impacted by Father Kaddu's time at their parishes were present by livestream at his ordination. Congratulations flurried in on the YouTube comment section – some in English, some in Nyanja and other common African languages – as the Mass continued.
"Fred's ordination is going to be the ordination of a pandemic priest," Bishop Ricard said in his closing remarks. "Fred, we're not going to leave you with that label."
Father Kaddu said his ordination was "simple, but I was filled with joy."
"I feel just joy and happiness," Father Kaddu said. "God answered my prayer and it is so beautiful."
He enjoyed reading the comments from the live streamed ordination, but got an extra surprise following his first Mass the day after his ordination outside of St. Peter Claver and St. Pius V church.
Parishioners arranged a parade of cars – Father Kaddu estimates about 50 – with signs, gifts and honking as a show of support.
Father Kaddu said he cannot wait to begin ministering in his next parish in his first official assignment.
"I can't wait," he said. "I can't wait to be the kind of priest who is there to accompany people."
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Old Catton Junior School opened on March 6th 1874 as a Church of England Endowed School when children 'moved into the new building' built at the sole expense of Samuel Gurney Buxton.
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(YOUNG SAVAGE) While not specifically about us personally, 'Young Savage' was quite autobiographical; it was our take on the maelstrom we were in the centre of. It was one of my favourite songs and, though I usually always have various criticisms and reservations about any of our recorded works, both the 'studio' and 'live' versions of that song are just about spot on. Play it loud! Then turn it up some more...I dont recall much about the recording of'Young Savage' but I remember us having a lot of fun playing it... that song was like a big Harley, you'd get on it and kick it and rev it up until you were going like hell. There were times during playing 'YS' -especially during some of the Marquee gigs where we had the place crammed to where the Fire Marshals would have fits - that due to all the people, heat, and smoke, that I wished I'd had an oxygen mask to take hits off of... Those gigs were so intense and we were so wound up that when we came off, the backstage dressing room looked like the boiler room of a torpedoed ship. Even the metal fittings on all our equipment became pitted and rusting.
(SLIP AWAY) The Rainbow Theatre in North London had been a long established rock venue, lots of very famous bands played there and when we were told we'd be playing the Rainbow (albeit as support for Island's Eddie & The Hot Rods') we felt like we'd really arrived. This would be the biggest gig we'd ever played.
Someone, somewhere, had ordained that the gig would be recorded. It was still a time when mobile recording technology was the purview of heavy-duty money and influence, I was very impressed to hear that the Rolling Stone's 'mobile' studio was to be used. We'd never even seen one before, let alone been recorded by one.
We were at the gig early in the afternoon, we were keen to look around and take all of this grand experience in! It was also vital to be available to jump in at a moment's notice to take our soundcheck... we wanted to be at our very best. We ended up sitting around all day for hours and hours as the mobile's engineers fiddled and flaffed about setting everything up. 1 lived only a relatively short distance from the Rainbow and had been constantly assured that we'd have several hours to kill after our soundcheck, before the gig, so I hadn't brought rny stage clothes.
Time dragged on... and on... and on... but still no soundcheck. Finally, it was obvious we weren't going to get one. Typical. At this point, I still had plenty of time to drive home and get my things so I said I would be 'back in an hour.' I picked up my clothes but - guess what?? Halfway back to the Rainbow, the petrol pump on my old banger of a car died and I was stranded! Desperate to get back to Hie theatre, I tried hitching a ride as I walked but no one would pick me up. And there were no taxis to be seen... Not good. Not good at all!
By the time I got back to the gig I was frantic and well late... we'd been due to go on about half an hour earlier and when I tore into the backstage area I could hear the audience was very restless. The rest of the band were standing by their gear going crazy as I literally ran up to my kit and ripped off my jacket as the curtain began to rise. The stamping and chanting crowd was READY!!! But they were ready for Eddie, not us! It's the fate of every support band.
Between my mad dash to try and get back to the theatre in time, and the rest of the band's worry, anxiety, and anger, we were so vibed up and full of adrenaline when the curtain opened that we hit the first song like a downhill ninaway train.
It was quite a show and probably one of our best gigs till then.
The whole of our set was recorded; while it's remotely feasible that some of the first numbers may have been unusable due to the engineers still getting the balances together (a common occurrence), I'm fairly certain it was alright from the very start. I recall us only bothering to do a 'rough mix' of the songs for listening purposes which somehow, ultimately, ended up being the mix(s) which were used... I think we never did any 'proper' mixes of the Rainbow gig. It's probably better that way.


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We work day and night to ensure standards are maintained which is why we are a Security Industry Authority Approved Contractor for Security Guarding and keep our very own team in tip top condition (you never do stop learning).
Being proud veterans we have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure fair treatment is given to HM Forces personnel past and present.
Chris has over 8 years military experience in reconnaissance and a trained Military Working Dog Handler. His passion for dogs pushed him to start his own company that is now Armatus Canine. He is also a trained decoy and trainee trainer for NASDU.
Scott has over 14 years of military experience including being a Military Working Dog Handler working alongside UK and foreign special forces. Keen for adventure he is a canine first aid instructor working towards becoming a fully qualified NASDU trainer.
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Jazz trialed her first gundog at the age of 8. She has 10 years of experience as an army dog trainer including the training of dual role dogs. She is a trained decoy, NASDU/NIPDTU trainer and BIPDT member. A recognised Master Trainer by the Guild of Dog Trainers.
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Lee has 12 years military experience in reconnaissance helping to conduct operations. Passionate about dogs and an outdoors enthusiast he is now a trained decoy and trainee trainer he is working towards trialing his own dogs from spaniels to herders.
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Military Working Dog Titch is our mascot and for good reason. She served 8 years in the Army and was one of the most successful High Assurance Search Dogs to deploy to Afghanistan. Now retired from the Army she lives with her last army handler and our head trainer, Jazz.
We are now running out of our new 7 acre training ground located just outside Waltham-on-the-wolds, Leicestershire.
Whilst it is still in the early stages, we have big plans for what we want to achieve here. Classrooms, accommodation, search lanes and a whole variety of dog training equipment is well on its way.