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ules Boykoff writes on a range of subjects, including political activism, the Olympic Games, and climate change. He is the author of three books on the Olympics—Power Games: A Political History of the Olympics (Verso, 2016), Activism and the Olympics: Dissent at the Games in Vancouver and London (Rutgers University Press, 2014), and Celebration Capitalism and the Olympic Games (Routledge, 2013). He also wrote two books on the suppression of political dissent—Beyond Bullets: The Suppression of Dissent in the United States (AK Press, 2007) and The Suppression of Dissent: How the State and Mass Media Squelch USAmerican Social Movements (Routledge 2006)—and co-authored with Kaia Sand Landscapes of Dissent: Guerrilla Poetry & Public Space (Palm Press, 2008).
Boykoff has written across academic disciplines for more than a decade, publishing peer-reviewed articles in fields such as political science, sociology, geography, environmental studies, and history.
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His work has been published in journals like Social Movements Studies, PS: Political Science and Politics, Contemporary Social Science, Antipode, Human Geography, New Political Science, Capitalism Nature Socialism, Global Environmental Change, and Oregon Historical Quarterly.
He has written commentaries on politics for outlets such as the Guardian, the New York Times, New Left Review, The Nation, the Los Angeles Times, Dissent Magazine, Extra!, and Street Roots.
Boykoff is also a poet. He is the author of three full-lengths poetry collections— Fireworks (Tinfish Press, 2018), Hegemonic Love Potion (Factory School, 2009), and Once Upon a Neoliberal Rocket Badge (Edge Books, 2006)—as well as numerous chapbooks. He also collaborated with visual artist Jim Dine on The Slow Motion Underneath (Steidl Editions, 2008).
Boykoff holds a Ph.D. in political science from American University. He currently teaches political science at Pacific University in Oregon. He lives in Portland with his wife Kaia Sand and their daughter Jessi Wahnetah.
You can contact Jules Boykoff at boykoff at pacificu dot edu.


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Sexual Assault Charges Dropped Against Teddy Hart
Jun 10, 2016 - by Steve Gerweck
The Crown has dropped criminal charges against Teddy Hart, a member of Canada's legendary Hart wrestling family and known for his daredevil antics both inside and outside the ring as well as for his breeding of Persian cats.
Hart, whose legal name is Edward Annis, was charged with assault, unlawful confinement and sexual assault against two women in Sherwood Park, just east of Edmonton, in 2013 and 2014.
The charges were withdrawn at the start of a preliminary hearing May 26.
A spokeswoman with Alberta Justice says the Crown determined after a review that the case did not meet the criteria needed to proceed.
Lawyer Kent Teskey says his client had always maintained his innocence.
"Teddy has had this fog of charges over him for a year and a half," Teskey said Thursday.
"He's relieved and looks forward to getting back to work."
Teddy Hart via Facebook:
I would like to thank all of my fans, family and friends for their support and prayers during what was a trying time in my life. I am proud to say I have made it to the "other side" and I look forward to showing everyone the rebirth and evolution of Ted Hart. Thank you all, God Bless
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Q: Sqlalchemy sqlite url relative to home or environment variable A relative sqlalchemy path to a sqlite database can be written as:
sqlite:///folder/db_file.db

And an absolute one as:
sqlite:////home/user/folder/db_file.db

Is it possible to write a path relative to home? Like this:
sqlite:///~/folder/db_file.db

Or even better, can the path contain environment variables?
sqlite:////${MY_FOLDER}/db_file.db

This is the context of an alembic.ini file. So if the previous objectives are not possible directly, may I be able to cheat using variable substitution?
[alembic]
script_location = db_versions
sqlalchemy.url = sqlite:///%(MY_FOLDER)s.db
...

A: I have gone around this issue by modifying the values in the config object just after env.py imports it:
# this is the Alembic Config object, which provides
# access to the values within the .ini file in use.
config = context.config

# import my custom configuration
from my_app import MY_DB_URI
# overwrite the desired value
config.set_main_option("sqlalchemy.url", MY_DB_URI)

Now config.get_main_option("sqlalchemy.url") returns the MY_DB_URI you wanted.

A: As others have pointed out, one key is 3 slashes for relative, 4 for absolute.
But it took for me than just that...
Had trouble with just a string, I had to do this:
db_dir = "../../database/db.sqlite"
print(f'os.path.abspath(db_dir): {str(os.path.abspath(db_dir))}')
SQLALCHEMY_DATABASE_URI = "sqlite:///" + os.path.abspath(db_dir)  # works
# SQLALCHEMY_DATABASE_URI = "sqlite:///" + db_dir  # fails

A: From the alembic documentation (emphasis mine):

sqlalchemy.url - A URL to connect to the database via SQLAlchemy. This configuration value is only used if the env.py file calls upon them; in the "generic" template, the call to config.get_main_option("sqlalchemy.url") in the run_migrations_offline() function and the call to engine_from_config(prefix="sqlalchemy.") in the run_migrations_online() function are where this key is referenced. If the SQLAlchemy URL should come from some other source, such as from environment variables or a global registry, or if the migration environment makes use of multiple database URLs, the developer is encouraged to alter the env.py file to use whatever methods are appropriate in order to acquire the database URL or URLs.

So for this case, the sqlalchemy url format can be circunvented and generated by python itself.

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La The Willy Wonka Candy Company était une marque de bonbons utilisant une licence issue du roman Charlie et la Chocolaterie de Roald Dahl et du personnage Willy Wonka. La marque a été fondée en 1971, coïncidant avec la sortie de la première adaptation cinématographique. La marque a été rachetée par Nestlé et Jubily Candy Company en 1988. La marque est commercialisée au Canada, aux États-Unis, au Mexique, au Brésil et au Royaume-Uni. En 2015, Nestlé change le nom de la marque pour « Nestle Candy Shop ».

En 1983, la société Wonka nous propose un nouveau produit, les nerds, des petites billes de couleur qui sont aromatisées.

Produits
 Bottle Caps
 Chew Everlastin '
 Dinosour Eggs
 Dweebs
 Everlasting Gobstopper
 FruiTart Chews
 Fun Dip
 Laffy Taffy
 Laffy Taffy "Flippers Flavor"
 Lik-M-Aid
 Nerds
 Nerds Rope
 Oompas
 Pixy Stix
 Punky de
 Runts
 Spree
 SWEETARTS
 SWEETARTS Rope
 SWEETARTS Shockers (aussi connu comme "Shock Tarts")
 SWEETARTS Squeeze
 Tart 'n' Tinys
 Wacky Wafers
 roches Volcano
 Super Skrunch Bar
 Wonka Bar
 Wonka Donutz
 Warheads Extreme sour Candy (en spray et en bille )

Lien externe

Marque de confiserie
Marque du groupe Nestlé
Entreprise fondée en 1971
Charlie et la Chocolaterie

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Any active Chapter of the American Harp Society, Inc. may apply for the Chapter of the Year award. The winning chapter will be determined by a majority vote of the Executive Committee after they have had an opportunity to evaluate the materials, and will receive an award of $300.00. The announcement will be made at the annual event of the American Harp Society, Inc., preferably at the Annual Membership meeting.
The application should list activities including completed and projected projects from the previous annual meeting to the upcoming annual meeting (July through June). Activities must be documented in detail with accompanying programs, clippings and photographs. All materials must be submitted in one PDF file (10MB or less) with accompanying Chapter of the Year Form (PDF) by May 15th to: president@harpsociety.org.
Chapters considering an application may find the recent Chapter of the Year summaries helpful. To learn more, members may also login and read The American Harp Journal stories on earlier Chapters of the Year.
2. The activities of the Chapter will be evaluated in terms of fulfillment of the Mission Statement of the American Harp Society, Inc. Activities may often incorporate more than one mission element.
Our mission is to celebrate our legacy, inspire excellence, and empower the next generation of harpists.
Offer assistance to composers and arrangers in understanding and effectively writing for the harp.
Program recent works for harp written by local composers.
C. "Empower the next generation of harpists"
Introduce interested youth and adults to the instrument in casual settings during workshops, post-concert receptions, etc.
For further information contact the President of the AHS, Inc.
Download the Chapter of the Year Form (PDF) here.


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INEX Microtechnology Ltd was created in May 2014 to provide high-value micro-/nano-fabrication services to emerging technology supply chains globally.
The company assists customers to develop innovative solutions to new product challenges working creatively with diverse ideas and materials. INEX spans prototype to volume production and its economies of scale and stability provide a competitive production model.
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Houston Texans 2012 Season: Handling Expectations
Will they rise up or melt under the spotlight?
By Brian McDonald Sep 4, 2012, 9:32am CDT
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The Houston Texans are no longer an expansion franchise. That label, that expectation of failure is gone and has been replaced by expectations and goals much greater than they've ever had during their previous ten years as a franchise. These expectations are coming from everybody; the media, fans, and the players themselves who have publicly said that this season was "Super Bowl or bust". There's no doubt that this team has the talent of a Super Bowl contender, but I don't think the people using that phrase truly grasp what it means; "or bust" would mean that they'd blow it up after the season if they didn't reach the Super Bowl. This team doesn't just have the most talent in it's history, but a lot of that talent is young and will be together for the next five or more years, so there's no need to blow anything up after this season is they don't reach the Super Bowl.
The bigger picture for me is not how high the expectations should be for this season or what they should do next year, but how they handle the pressure of being a Super Bowl favorite. A handful of players on this roster have playoff experience beyond last season including Antonio Smith who went to the Super Bowl with the Arizona Cardinals in 2008, but most of the Texans players are entering unknown territory. Sure the Texans were the favorite to win the AFC South last season after the news of Peyton Manning's neck injury, but they were coming off a very disappointing 6-10 season and were the favorites to win their division more by default than anything else. They were thought of as a playoff team, but not a team that would make a deep playoff run and certainly not a team that would be in a one-score game in the 4th quarter of the divisional round at Baltimore with a third string, 5th round rookie quarterback. In a lot of ways, especially after the injury bug hit mid-season, the Texans were playing with house money even into the playoffs. The pressure wasn't on them, they were the team without their starting quarterback and star pass rusher, and they seemed to thrive in that role as the hunter. That won't be the case this season as they take on the role of the hunted, and the favorite in the conference instead of the long-shot. Some fans may want to dismiss this change in mindset, but there is a big difference between flying under the radar to being one of the teams everyone is chasing and getting every teams 'A' game each week. Everyone handles this type of pressure differently, some use it as motivation and it can drive them to new heights. On the flip side others can let the praise get to their head and cause them not to work as hard, or they can get a little tight trying to be too perfect to live up to the expectations. Not only are the expectations bigger, but so are the challenges this season with Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers both on the schedule in addition to the return of Peyton Manning who owns a 16-2 career record against the Texans.
The question now is, what will the Texans response be to the pressure? Will the pressure lift them up or will it crack their pipes? I think this team can handle the pressure because of a good mix of veterans and younger guys who are loose and can keep things light and upbeat over the 16 game NFL season. Guys like Andre Johnson, Johnathan Joseph, Danieal Manning, and Antonio Smith have been to playoff games, performed well in playoff games and know what it takes to be successful. On the other end young guys like J.J. Watt, Connor Barwin, and Arian Foster never seem to let anything get to them, are able to keep things in perspective, and will keep this team hungry, energetic, and motivated.
It's difficult to say with certain that the Texans will live up to the hype, because they haven't done so in the past. The Texans were expected to take the next step in 2005 coming off a 7-9 season, but fell flat on their face and finished 2-14 the following year. After winning their final four games, having their first winning season at 9-7, and missing the playoffs on a tie-breaker in 2009, they again fell off and finished with a 6-10 record the following season. However, I believe last season showed that this group of Texans players are different. They're able to thrive under adversity instead of folding. Will they win the Super Bowl, I'm not sure, but if they don't, it won't be because they melted under the spotlight.
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Goal setting doesn't have to be hard. If you're a smart leader, you should already be thinking about your goals for 2019 and how you can accomplish even more next year. We here at Weekdone are making OKR goal setting even easier to help you achieve even more.
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Creative Wedding Photography Workshop, Los Angeles.
Hello everyone! First things first. I know that you are all getting a little tired of me starting my blog with an apology for the delay in updating. Well, I would be if I were you. That being the case, I won't do it this time. OK? These last couple of months have been incredibly hectic however. And now that I am back from the workshops we ran in Pennsylvania and California, I can give you a bit of an insight.
In the week before leaving, I had to pack up my house and move, shoot Susan and Billy's wedding on the Saturday (more on that soon), pack for the US that evening, get married myself on the Sunday and then get on a plane the morning after - complete with my beautiful wife, Natasha. Yes, it was kind of a working honeymoon you might say. Tash and I love our work and we love to travel, so it was destined to be wonderful. My Love is a wonderful photographer in her own right and had never set foot on American soil before, so for her it was very exciting indeed. For me, it was a chance to give her a glimpse of how beautiful the country is and how hospitable our hosts could be.
I won't go in to the day by run of workshops and events or I will be here forever - and so would you if you were to keep reading! But I will say that we were overwhelmed by the warmth and hospitality of our hosts - the gang at Dans - and our friends who attended our workshops. Altogether we ran seven events and workshops in Allentown and we have been asked to return for more! Will we? Ah, yuh!
An early plane to Los Angeles was the next order of things. We had not even bothered to get a room in New York as our plane was scheduled to leave so early. Again, Creative Photo Workshops had been invited by our good friend, Mark Comon at Paul's Photo in Torrance, California to run workshops for them also. Film Noir kicked us off, followed by our Creative Flash Workshop Part One the day after and our Creative Wedding Workshop the day after that. Now, with Monday through Friday to ourselves, Tash and I could visit the sites and experience California.
We did that in some rather diverse ways. We wound up doing everything from being in the studio audience for Jerry Springer's "Baggage" program to experiencing the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park, the heat of Palm Springs, bad pizza in Temecula and the colour of the Gaslight District of San Diego. In LA itself, Graumann's, Malibu, Santa Monica, Hollywood Boulevard and the Hollywood sign were all on Tash's 'to do' list as well. Boxes ticked. Done.
A quick snap at sunset, Joshua Tree National Park.
For Tash and me this opportunity to run workshops and events in Pennsylvania and California afforded us a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We will never forget it. So many new things. So many wonderful experiences. So many new friends. So many boxes ticked and new ones to consider. We saw and experienced things both of us had long dreamed of, but now with the added beauty of holding each other's hand along the way. It made the getting there - in every way - finally comprehensible. I have travelled many times, to many places. My 'About Me' page in this blog is but a glimpse of my adventures, camera in hand. This one was an entirely new and unique one altogether.
So, as you can see, it has been a rather busy time, and I have only scratched the surface in telling you of the busy nature of my life these past few months. I am hoping finally for some calm, while working to continue the excitement and adventure. It is a wonderful life and despite its unpredictable paths, it continues to excite and fulfill me. With new and joyous love in my life, I am renewed in many ways. There is yet more to achieve, complete, restore and renew. Thank you to all who have borne with me through some rather difficult, confusing and exhausting times. Your friendship, kindness, patience and understanding have not been and never will be forgotten.


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Return of the Bicycle Kingdom? How pavement cycling is transforming Taipei
Cycling the city
Taiwan's capital – notorious for elevated highways and swarms of scooters – is in the early stages of a cycle revolution powered by legalised sidewalk cycling and a bike-share scheme where more than half of users are women
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A cyclist and her passenger stick to the pavement, while scooters rule the road
A swarm of scooters forms at the head of a queue of traffic waiting for the lights to change. Visors down, engines revving, they jockey for position ahead of the cars, trucks and buses on a specially marked patch of tarmac reserved for cyclists in many parts of the world.
The buzz rises to a high-pitched crescendo and, as the lights turn green, they shoot off. A minute later the lights change and the process begins again. Taipei is home to almost one million scooters – as well as 2.7 million people. Like many other large Asian cities, the roads here are seen as no place for cyclists.
But in the capital of Taiwan – an island once known as "the Bicycle Kingdom" – the authorities have taken the unusual step of legalising cycling on 240 miles of city centre pavement. Taipei is also tripling its network of cycle lanes to cover 120 miles over the next three years – although these too are strips of painted sidewalk taken from pedestrians.
Strange as it may seem, it works. Riding on the pavement feels 100% safe – for cyclists at least – and many of the riders are women, pedalling along at a leisurely pace and with hardly a helmet in sight. Picking your way through the city-centre pedestrians during rush hour may be pretty impossible, but in general the numbers are encouraging: whereas six or seven years ago few cyclists were to be seen in the city, now around 5% of journeys are taken by bike. That's around double the cycle modal share of London, for example, and four-times that of New York.
Taipei before cars, scooters and multi-level highways. Photograph: Taipics.com
YouBike has changed the image of the city. It's one of the city government's most popular policies
"We want to be a cycle-friendly city, but we're not trying to be like Amsterdam or Copenhagen," Anne Chung, transport commissioner for Taipei, tells me on the sidelines of the VeloCity global cycling conference, which is taking place in Asia for the first time. "There are too many scooters and motorbikes at the moment and it is too dangerous to ride on the road with them, so the pavement is safer for cyclists. We want people to make cycling part of their lives and be able to combine cycling with the metro and buses for the 'last mile' of their journeys. We want to be able to tell car and motorbike users that there is a smarter way to get around."
The YouBike cycle share system, a public-private partnership between manufacturer Giant and the city authorities, plays a key role. Since its launch in 2009, the YouBike network has grown to 7,000 bikes at more than 200 locations, most of them strategically placed next to metro stations and bus stops. Each bike is used an average of 8.6 times a day – the highest turnover rate in the world – and by 2018 the system will have grown to almost double its present size.
The transformation of Taipei: Fuxing Road - before and after
Fuxing Road before and after: a lane was taken from cars and a segregated cycle lane built on the widened pavement
At the same time, Taipei has announced plans to more than triple the length of its network of segregated city centre bike lanes to 120 miles by 2019. In addition, there are 240 miles of shared use pavements, and 70 miles of riverside cycleways outside the city's flood defence levees, which are hugely popular with leisure cyclists at weekends.
Combined with the implementation of on-street parking fees for cars and scooters, the approach seems to be working – a survey showed an estimated 31.2% of people riding YouBikes had switched from motorbikes and 4.4% from private cars.
Many YouBike riders are women … and few wear helmets
Taiwan earned its Bicycle Kingdom monicker in the 1980s, when the island's factories turned out more bikes than any other country in the world and the 'Made in Taiwan' label was ubiquitous. Facing increased competition from mainland China in the late 90s, Taiwanese bike manufacturers responded by ceding the low-cost end of the market, and concentrating on higher-spec machines. Giant and Merida have grown to become two of the world's biggest bike companies, and international firms such as Specialized, Trek and Colnago have manufacturing sites on the island.
Recently, this interest in high-end bikes has found expression in the huge popularity of cycle tours of the island. Taipei's mayor, Ko Wen-je, completed a 325-mile route last month, topping a previous 235-mile excursion. Giant's president and founder, King Liu, has completed the full island circuit twice – the first time at the age of 73, and the second at 80 – cutting his time from 15 days to 12.
Liu, now 82, calls his colourful, sturdy YouBikes the "last piece of puzzle" in Taipei's transformation. "It seemed impossible to introduce bike share with so many motorbikes and scooters," he recalls. "At the start the media, the public and politicians all disagreed with the vision of bike share. Motorbikes had dedicated lanes, but not cyclists. The rights of cyclists were not being taken care of well by the government. It took tense negotiations, but it passed in the end.
"In the past you wouldn't see many people cycling in Taipei – but now, with YouBike, it has changed participation and the image of the city. It has become one of the city government's most popular policies."
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You can take your bike into the public toilet with you in Taipei. Great idea #vc2016 pic.twitter.com/MPQKo8Qitf
I hire a YouBike – a simple matter of touching the dock with a smart card, valid for the metro and buses too – and head off on a cycling tour of the city with Phil Tai, president of the Formosa Lohas Cycling Association.
We want to be a cycle-friendly city, but we're not trying to be like Amsterdam or Copenhagen
Anne Chung
As we whizz along the riverside – the first area of the capital to see any cycle infrastructure – we pass a constant stream of cyclists of all shapes and sizes, on everything from YouBikes to top-of-the-range carbon, muddy mountain bikes to brushed-steel fixies – all making the most of a sunny day, the cycle-friendly toilets and the 70 miles of traffic-free tarmac on the outer side of the city's flood defence system.
Back inside the levee walls we negotiate the roads under a series of elevated highways – some double, some triple-deckers – and dive into the narrow streets of Wanhua, one of the city's oldest districts. Shared pavements here often run through the tight gap between lines of parked scooters and busy shop doorways. We stick to the road.
Heading into the modern central business district and towards Taipei 101 – the world's tallest skyscraper until it was usurped by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai – we encounter proper protected cycle ways. When major thoroughfares such as Xinyi and Fuxing were remodelled with new underground metro lines, the city authorities took the chance to grab a lane of traffic from cars and widen the pavement. A slice of that sidewalk was then painted as a cycle lane.
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The segregated lanes disappear into shared pavements at major junctions and metro stations, and what with all those rush-hour pedestrians, there's potential for conflict – but in a few days cycling around the city, I didn't see any. Even the car drivers pushing through pedestrian crossings on red were generally cautious and polite.
Charles Lin, deputy mayor of Taipei and a professor in urban planning, sees cycling as part of his strategy to make the city more liveable and sustainable by 2050.
"People have always said that form follows function, but the way I see it, form follows mobility," he says. "Mobility decides the image of the city – how we are perceived by visitors – and the way we move determines the way we live in the city. From now on, neighbourhoods will develop wherever the bicycles go, and the cycling-oriented network will lead city-wide development. We are, piece by piece, moving towards a more people-oriented city, even though it costs and even though it is hard."
"We are making progress," adds Chung. "If you come back in three years you'll see a big change in Taipei."
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All Things Dog Blog All Things Dog Blog: Ask the Vet, with Dr. Pat:What's Safe for Fido?
We use different human foods to supplement our dogs' kibble, like chicken, turkey, pasta, cheese and rice. No bones or fruit or vegetables. My friend told me about All Things Dog Blog and I see there that sometimes dogs are given carrots and green beans and broccoli. No onions or garlic? What else? I would be able to give Angel and Skippy vegetables but I want to make sure I do not feed anything that is dangerous. I know about chocolate and read here about grapes and raisins. Can you tell me what else to avoid.
Believe it or not, Penny, this is not as straightforward a question as it sounds. So I've grouped problem foods into "scientific" categories to help make it easier.
Alcohol, coffee, candy, chocolate, tea, colas (especially sugar-free), fruit pits, any food that is moldy or nasty, or your prescription medicines.
So my advice is to memorize and avoid the items in Categories I and II. And even if Angel and Skippy get some by accident, chances are they'll be OK.
People have given beer and chocolate and grapes to dogs for as long as I've been around. And dogs have been getting into garbage and stealing food off the counters since…well, even before there were kitchen counters. And probably 99% of them were OK.
Most dogs, like most humans, can tolerate moderate amounts of most things without long-term consequences. But we all know people who are so sensitive to things like shellfish or nuts or MSG that even one bite can be life-threatening.
I think it's likely that the items in Category III are like that. While I've never seen a bad reaction to grapes or garlic -- in fact, I recommended giving them for decades – individual dogs can be so susceptible that even a little can be life-threatening.
For a visual aid on dangerous foods for your dog, check out the slideshow by WebMD, posted here at Doggie No-No's at Snacktime.
* Check the Pet Emergency Resources page, here on All Things Dog Blog, to look for other poison control numbers, as well as many different types of emergency help.
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I actually just found the Pitcairn book at a antique store for $2. Made me pretty excited.
This is great practical information, delivered without the hysteria I see elsewhere. I'd be sure to add xylitol to the list which many people use as a sugar substitute. Thanks, Dr. Pat and Carrie!


In the Debian bugtracking system: Bug 443913.
In Mitre's CVE dictionary: CVE-2007-5037.
It was discovered that a buffer overflow in the filename processing of the inotify-tools, a command-line interface to inotify, may lead to the execution of arbitrary code. This only affects the internal library and none of the frontend tools shipped in Debian.
The old stable distribution (sarge) does not provide inotify-tools.
For the stable distribution (etch), this problem has been fixed in version 3.3-2.
For the unstable distribution (sid), this problem has been fixed in version 3.11-1.
We recommend that you upgrade your inotify-tools package.


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School Committee SLAMS Town Manager For Bathroom Budget Mess: Middle School Students Won't Have Access To 1st Floor Restrooms & Wildwood Students Won't Have Age-Appropriate Restrooms
WILMINGTON, MA — There's a messy bathroom situation which has the School Committee and Town Manager Jeff Hull at odds.
Despite unanimous votes of both the Wildwood School Building Committee (December 20) and the School Committee (December 21) to fund the construction of new restrooms at the Wilmington Middle School to accommodate the relocation of 7 Wildwood classrooms (approximately 100 students) for the next 5-6 years, Town Manager Jeff Hull recently reversed course and will no longer be including the capital expense in his proposed FY24 budget.
As relayed by School Committee members, Hull's new plan recommends having the Middle School's only first-floor public restrooms, located outside the cafeteria, designated as the Wildwood students' restrooms. Additionally, no funding is budgeted to adjust the current restroom fixtures to accommodate younger students.
The School Committee took turns lambasting Hull's decision at its January 18 meeting.
"Wilmington is in this position because of its own failure to address the Wildwood situation when there was time to do so. The Wildwood can was kicked too far down the road until building deteriorated to a point where we couldn't educate students in it anymore. That's the situation that we're in and the bill has come due," began School Committee Vice Chair David Ragsdale, also a member of the Wildwood School Building Committee.
Ragsdale noted Hull's new restroom plan makes things worse — not better — for both Middle School students and Wildwood students. For Middle School students, they lose access to their only first floor restrooms. For Wildwood students, their instruction time will be severely impacted.
"Even if we assign the restrooms outside the cafeteria to Wildwood students, they can't go there by themselves. That's out of sight, around the corner, out of hearing, from the area of the school they're going to be in. Students can't use the restrooms without being escorted by an adult. Teachers will have to stop teaching their classes and escort students to the restrooms," explained Ragsdale.
"The plan we already approved was a compromise to begin with," Ragsdale reminded members. "We're still splitting the Wildwood community across two buildings. We had to cut down on the playground to something minimal due to cost. Compromises have already been made to get it to this point."
Ragsdale was also frustrated with the process that lead to the bathroom plan being changed.
"There was a process thatwas put in place months ago. We hired a consultant to explore our options. We had a committee with representatives from the Select Board, Finance Committee, Town Admin, School Admin, Building Principals, School Committee, Permanent Building Committee, Public Buildings Department — all stakeholders were at the table," said Ragsdale. "For months, we spent times evaluating the options. Countless hours analyzing the possibilities. At end of process, the Wildwood Committee — of which the Town Manager is a member — voted on a recommendation to send to School Committee… and the School Committee approved it. As far as I'm concerned, that's the end of the process. The School Committee has voted on the capital item, and it goes forward to Town Meeting as a warrant article. But, at the end of this process, the Town Manager decided to throw out the plan and say 'here's the new plan.' That's not, at all, the way the process works."
School Committee member Melissa Plowman echoed many of Ragsdale's concerns.
"I feel like everything has happened backwards," Plowman said. "We expended so much money to hire [a consultant] to crunch numbers and figure it out and present all these options. And none would have ever been [financially] feasible anyway. Honestly, I would have preferred that the Town Manager had put some [financial] parameters around this at the start. This has been totally backwards. It's definitely frustrating and concerning. I'm not comfortable with this request."
"This is a significant blindside," Plowman stressed. "We have an entire building of children and staff that has been shut down in this town. We were charged with the responsibility of educating them for the next 5-6 years. What this means — we've been given a budget of $500,000 to do that. To, essentially, problem solve the closing of an entire building and educate students in another format. We've been allotted $500,000 to do that. My mind is a little blown by that."
Plowman suggested that, at a minimum, the average 5-year cost to run the former Wildwood should be allotted to fund the relocation project to the Middle School. The savings realized by closing the school should be spent towards constructing restrooms for its students at the Middle School.
School Committee member Stephen Turner was baffled by the Town Manager's plan.
"Fundamentally, developmentally, a Middle School bathroom and a 4-year-old just don't go together. It literally, physically, doesn't work," Turner said. "The thought process of using restrooms without making adjustments is just mind-boggling."
"This is already the 'cheap option,' continued Turner. "Anything 2 or 3 times higher would be in line with the use of a building for five years. It's already cheap, and to cut [the capital request] in half is stunning."
"With the Wildwood plan, we were already at bare bones before this. It's really shocking to do it with even less," added School Committee member Jay Samaha. "What is that saying about our priorities as a town and as a district? The way you convey you value a thing is putting money behind it. Through this, I think we are — in many ways — devaluing our community and our schools."
School Committee member MJ Byrnes was none to pleased with Hull's "last-minute" change.
"This is in very poor form. [Town officials] need to take into consideration what this actually means. This conversation should have been done months ago. This [change] was so late in the game," Byrnes said.
Byrnes ran through a list of concerns, including: Middle School students missing lunch in order to use restrooms on a different floor; students late to class after lunch if they have to use the restroom; more students wandering the halls; ADA compliance issues; potentially creating contractual issues with the teachers union by changing working environments if bathroom monitors become necessary; and — most importantly — an overall disruption of teaching and learning.
Ragsdale, Plowman, Turner and Byrnes brought these same concerns directly to Hull at the Wildwood Building Committee meeting the following night — January 19 — held on ZOOM.
The Building Committee discussed the matter for over an hour, but — ultimately — Hull's decision will stand, although Ragsdale did mention that a citizen-petitioned warrant article to fund the construction of age-appropriate restrooms for Wildwood students at the Middle School could wind up on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant. (February 3 is the deadline for warrant articles.)
Hull explained that he was concerned about spending essentially $1 million to retrofit offices into restrooms, and then having to remove them five years later.
"$1 million, while certainly not as expensive as all the other options on the table, we're still talking about a million dollars to provide a 5-year fix. That concerned me in terms of the overall budget I'm putting together," said Hull.
"It seems to me that to go through that kind of effort and cost for a 5-year temporary solution is not in my estimation advisable," continued Hull. "There's an opportunity to use the existing restrooms across from the cafeteria. I recognize the key here is maintaining segregation of the PreK and K to the middle school students. I know Superintendent Brand and Asst. Superintendent Ruggiero will have conversation with their staff about that. I think that's the far better approach."
"From my perspective, there's been considerable conversation over the past few years about issues at the Wildwood school. Students and staff have been moved out. While it's not an ideal situation, they've been in a better environment than in the Wildwood. I think by taking this next step, to reduce number the number of locations to two (West & Middle School), across from each other, improves things still further. None of these options are perfect. That's why we're pursuing a new school. I think this is responsible from a fiscal standpoint and provides an appropriate environment for the students to be educated," concluded Hull.
Hull confirmed that Public Buildings Superintendent George Hooper was told by the Town's Plumbing Inspector that the Middle School's bathroom fixtures would NOT need to be adjusted for Wildwood students. School Committee members, however, disagreed, and shared specific building codes (CMR 521). Hooper said he double check with the Plumbing Inspector, but wondered if the cited codes were for new construction and not applicable in this situation. School Committee member Stephen Turner noted that, regardless of the codes, the reality is the toilets, sinks and other fixtures aren't age-appropriate and may cause students to avoid using the restrooms, resulting in accidents and increased anxiety.
Hull said it was his understanding that Wildwood students are currently being accompanied to the restrooms by staff in the three schools they're housed in now. Principal Kate Bissell responded that this was only partially correct — PreK students are escorted, but Kindergarten students do independently leave the classroom and use the restroom. Bissell said they would be unable to do so under the new restroom proposal.
Hull likened the decision of whether to retrofit school restrooms to bathrooms at one's home.
"Then there's the sheer idea of having to customize fixtures of PreK and K students," said Hulll. "It's not common for parents to customize their bathrooms to accommodate toddlers and then re-customize them when they're no longer toddlers. It's something we all have to go through as parents. From that perspective, I don't think this is an insurmountable circumstance."
Principal Bissell responded that using a bathroom with your own child is different than in a school setting, where restrooms need to be accessible for students to independently use without adult support.
In response to issues raised by School Committee member Melissa Plowman, Public Buildings Superintendent George Hooper believed the town was not realizing major savings by closing the Wildwood. The only notable saving is heating oil. The 1.5 FTE employees have been reassigned to other schools. Hooper noted no major work has been put into the building since 2012 since the town knew it would attempt to replace it.
In response to a question from Paul Melaragni, Hull said his new plan to not construct restrooms would save roughly $961,000. The entire plan was originally budgeted up to $1.1 million. (The School Committee underestimated the amount of the cuts at its meeting the night before.)
Hull added that, with the approval of the Select Board, he intends on redirecting $100,000 from the town's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase playground equipment for Wildwood students.
"When I looked at the big picture here, with all the budgets, the million dollars for this short term [need], I had some real concerns about," repeated Hull. "I know decisions I make aren't always popular, but I'm trying to present a budget that's reasonable and not escalating at a pace we can't sustain."
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88 MOVIES FOR 2019!!!!! WHO NEEDS A LIFE LET'S WATCH MOVIES!!!!!!!!
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Re: 88 MOVIES FOR 2019!!!!! WHO NEEDS A LIFE LET'S WATCH MOVIES!!!!!!!!
Post by Calamity Panfan » Sat May 04, 2019 12:01 pm
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1. Blockers (Kay Cannon, 2018) - 1/11 - A
2. Ready Player One (Steven Spielberg, 2018) - 1/11 - C-?
3. The Big Lebowski (Joel & Ethan Coen, 1998) - 1/30 - A-
4. First Reformed (Paul Schrader, 2018) - 1/30 - A
5. Minding the Gap (Bing Liu, 2018) - 1/30 - A
6. The Commuter (Jaume Collet-Serra, 2018) - 1/30 B
7. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (Joel & Ethan Coen, 2018) - 1/31 - A-
8. Annihilation (Alex Garland, 2018) - 1/31 - A-
9. You Were Never Really Here (Lynne Ramsay, 2018) - 1/31 - B
10. Eighth Grade (Bo Burnham, 2018) - 1/31 - A+
11. Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened (Chris Smith, 2019) - 1/31 - B
12. Fyre Fraud (Jenner Furst & Julia Willoughby Nason, 2019) - 2/1 B+
13. The Lord of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Ring (Peter Jackson, 2001) - 2/5 - A+
14. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones, 1975) - 2/6 - A+
15. The Emperor's New Groove (Mark Dindal, 2000) - 2/6 - B
16. Casino Royale (Martin Campbell, 2006) - 2/10 - A
17. Captain Marvel (Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck, 2019) - 3/8 - B
18. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Dean DeBlois, 2019) - 3/19 - A-
19. Skyscraper (Rawson Marshall, 2018) - 3/27 - C
20. Shazam! (David F. Sandberg 2019) - 4/9 - B-
21. Homecoming (Beyonce, 2019) - 4/17 - A++
22. The Mask (Chuck Russell, 1994) - 4/27 - B
23. Avengers: Endgame (Anthony Russo & Joe Russo, 2019) - 4/29 - A-
24. Get Smart (Peter Segal, 2008) - 5/1 - C+
25. Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward (Marcus Raboy, 2019) - 5/1 - D
26. Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid (Ryan Polito, 2019) - 5/1 - B+
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Post by Booyakasha » Sun May 05, 2019 1:40 am
I just watched 'The Last Jedi', what with it being Life Day and all.
...I didn't like it very much. Bigtime letdown after TFA. Like, I don't know but I'm going to watch Ep 9 at all.
Star Wars needs a good solid kick in the ass. It needs an 'Into the Spider-Verse', man, and also a 'Venom'. Some fun movies. Remember when Star Wars was fun? I do, barely (it kind of petered out after 'The Ewoks: Battle for Endor', but it was going strong up to then).
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Post by CaptHayfever » Tue May 07, 2019 4:28 am
26) Nutcracker & the Four Realms - C-. A boring film saved solely by Keira Knightly's bizarre & enthralling performance, & that's a phrase I never thought I'd type. (Her first two big roles being anyone-besides-Obi-Wan in a Star Wars prequel & an underwritten Pirates character did her a massive disservice.)
27) A Star is Born (2018) - A-. Thank goodness they didn't do the walk-into-the-ocean from the old versions. Look, it's the 4th iteration of this exact same story, so the only question is whether the actors carry it well, & they very much do.
28) Christopher Robin - A-. Honestly, my biggest complaint is that we can barely see Pooh's mouth move when he smiles. Other than that, this is a deft handling of the characters & themes.
29) Unicorn Store - B+. It's Larson's directorial debut, so her shaky handling of the technical design aspects is understandable. Otherwise, great if you like whimsy. And I love whimsy.
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Post by Heroine of the Dragon » Sat May 11, 2019 7:04 am
Had quite the movie marathon in the past 24 hours...
And, I finished it off with The Kid who would be King
I actually enjoyed them all in their own way!!
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Post by Deku Tree » Mon May 13, 2019 6:03 pm
6) Avengers Endgame was really good. Really liked the payoff for the Iron Man story arc. It's so impressive that they're able to manage the scale of this franchise and have it all be emotionally satisfying.
7) Detective Pikachu was about all I wanted out of it. Ryan Reynolds is Ryan Reynolds, and I was amused by most of the ways they used Pokemon in the world.
8) Missing Link was kinda forgettable. Smallfoot did something pretty similar better recently.
Post by CaptHayfever » Mon May 13, 2019 11:32 pm
30) Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 - A.
Post by Calamity Panfan » Tue May 14, 2019 3:11 am
27. John Wick (Chad Stahelski, 2014) - 5/4 - A
28. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (Jay Roach, 1997) - 5/4 - B+
29. Someone Great (Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, 2019) - 5/8 - B+
30. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (Jay Roach, 1999) - 5/9 - B
31. Gamer (Neveldine/Taylor, 2009) - 5/12 - B
32. The Dirt (Jeff Tremaine, 2019) - 5/13 - D-
33. Season of the Witch (Dominic Sena, 2011) - 5/13 - C-
34. ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads (Brian Oakes, 2019) - 5/13 - C
The first [i}John Wick[/i] is still incredible. I ended up watching the first Austin Powers movies within days of each other by accident. They hold up surprisingly well. Someone Great is a really good RomCom, especially by "straight-to-Netflix" standards. Gamer is honestly great. It's silly fun and I think it holds up better than Neveldine/Taylor's Crank movies (though that's probably a hot take). The Dirt is a really bad biopic for Motley Crue. It's got major tonal issues, an awful cast, and really has no point to it. Season of the Witch is very disappointing considering it's NIc Cage, Ron Perlman and Christopher Lee doing a silly fantasy movie. The last movie is an okay music doc about Robert Johnson from Netflix's ReMastered series. It's fine and they've got some big names involved but it really doesn't tell the average music fan much more about Robert Johnson than they'll already know.
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Post by Spritedude » Fri May 31, 2019 7:59 pm
Heck here I am 6 months late but I guess I better get going on this.
Movies 18/88
Glass - 5/10
Just felt... unnecessary.
Blue Ruin - 8/10
A pretty solid and engaging revenge flick.
Green Book - 7/10
Not quite as profound as it thinks it is, and definitely not Best Picture worthy, but a wholesome story nonetheless.
The Belko Experiment - 7/10
Good bloody chaotic fun.
Alita: Battle Angel -8/10
I'm not familiar with the source material but I enjoyed the cyberpunk visuals and the action was top notch. Alita's eyes didn't bother me at all.
Hereditary - 6/10
Some plot points were a little over the top and took me out of it, and the twist was... odd.
The Descent - 6/10
Funny enough I liked the whole spelunking and survival bits better than the monster parts (which weren't scary at all to me). Would've been cooler if they kept it to a psychological thriller with the characters turning on each other and such.
The Witch - 5/10
I don't know, I didn't find it scary, and the historically accurate dialects were hard for me to follow.
Mother! - ?/10
I guess it made sense when I realized it was all a biblical allegory but... man did I have no idea what was going on.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World - 9/10
Felt slightly anticlimactic and the villain was a bit underwhelming, but as far as Hiccup and Toothless' story and relationship goes, it wrapped things up perfectly.
Us - 8/10
Not as scary as I would've liked it to be but the actors did a great job at making the Tethered feel otherworldly and creepy, particularly Lupita Nyong'o. And that freaking I Got 5 on It remix...
Hellboy (2004) - 8/10
Hellboy II: The Golden Army - 8/10
I was gonna go see the newer one in theaters but my mom convinced me to just watch the old ones with her. A good decision, I'd say.
Pet Sematary - 4/10
Incredibly predictable and not very scary. I did like the bleak ending though, which I think most horror movies should have.
Eighth Grade - 9/10
Well now I feel old. Really shows how kids' lives are far different even from when I was in school less than a decade ago. Social media is scary, yo.
Avengers Endgame - 9/10
It wasn't quite as good as Infinity War in my opinion, but you really couldn't ask for a better conclusion to the Infinity Saga and certain character arcs. I also love how many expectations they subverted. There's so many plot points that if you had spoiled for people it would've just sounded like you were trolling them.
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum - 9/10
God these movies are freakin' fun as heck. There might have been a few moments where the action was dragging on a bit too long but man is it as entertaining and creative as ever. He kills a guy with a horse. No not on a horse. WITH a horse.
Brightburn - 6/10
I was pretty excited for this one because the whole "kid with power goes on a rampage" trope is really cool to me for some reason (Akira, Chronicle, the Genocide Run of Undertale...). What I got was... pretty disappointing. There's no build up or anything, there's no inner conflict, there's not even much environmental reasons for the kid to start lashing out, he just... does, because voices in his head or something. There's a part where he tells his mom that he wants to do good and I was sitting there wondering when he had ever showed that desire at any point in the movie. I guess the only part I did like was the violence and effects. It really showed just what a superhero would do to us human meatbags if they were real.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters - 6/10
There were a few cool parts, but overall it was kinda... meh. Giant monsters fighting is cool and all, but when a movie is just constant action and destruction, it gets boring fast. When chaos is the normal, you don't have the contrast to give moments real impact, especially when the action as all up in your face and you can't even get a good view of the fighting. Plus, you can't just have characters fight, you gotta give me reasons to root for them. Make me care. I see a lot of people online saying "Oh critics say this movie has too much monsters fighting so it must be PERFECT". I'm not a longtime Godzilla fan, but a movie can't rely solely on fanservice. Maybe that was enough for some people but it didn't do it for me.
Post by CaptHayfever » Fri May 31, 2019 10:42 pm
31) Ant-Man - B+
32) The Secret of NIMH - A+
33) Ant-Man & the Wasp - A-
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Post by Apollo the Just » Sat Jun 22, 2019 4:51 pm
I re-watched the Teen Titans Go! movie.
The thing about this movie is that it has absolutely stunning visual palettes and you can tell the animators had a ton of fun and creative liberty. It's one of the most visually interesting animated movies I've seen in a long time. Plus the soundtrack is honestly fantastic - I've been listening to it on repeat, it's so stupid and incredible at the same time. It's a really fun movie. It suffers from wearing the skin of a dark 2003 animated drama in the tone of a slapstick caricature comedy and I still don't know how I feel about that, but on the other hand seeing Teen Titans on the big screen in 2018 was such a weird and nostalgic feeling that I can't be that mad about it.
I honestly like this movie way more than I have any right to. I have to just separate it from the original series in my brain because at this point the Go "characters" are... well I can't honestly take them seriously as characters so much as memey meta jokes BASED on characters..... but while it just makes me wistful about how good the first series was, on the other hand the first series would never have succeeded with the absurd presentation of this movie, so I don't really know where I'm at here.
Anyway I think I love this movie but at the same time Go! in general inhabits this uncanny valley of discomfort and I still can't entirely put that aside. But honestly this movie is kind of great.
Post by CaptHayfever » Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:02 am
34) The Worst Witch - Mostly B-, but "Anything Can Happen on Halloween" gets an A++.
35) The Princess Bride - A+
36) The Westing Game - C+. Ray Walston & the kid playing Turtle were excellent, but a lot of the supporting characters were phoning it in. They also failed to build up Turtle & Sandy's friendship at all, which kinda gutted the significance of the ending.
Post by Valigarmander » Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:37 am
Man, I need to reread The Westing Game. If third-grade Val was a good judge of literary quality then that was a really great book.
Post by CaptHayfever » Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:52 am
37) The Sixth Sense - B+
38) To Kill a Mockingbird - A-
39) Operation Condor - A-
40) Splash - B+. I was impressed at how deep the story & the characterization went, and how well-designed the humor is.
Post by Calamity Panfan » Mon Jul 01, 2019 5:07 pm
35. Blade (Stephen Norrington, 1998) - 5/15 - B+
36. Pokemon: Detective Pikachu (Rob Letterman, 2019) - 5/15 - B-
37. Triple Frontier (J.C. Chandor, 2019) - 5/15 - B+
38. High Flying Bird (Steven Soderbergh, 2019) - 5/15 - A-
39. Polar (Jonas Akerlund, 2019) - 5/16 - C+
40. Olympus Has Fallen (Antoinee Fuqua, 2013) - 5/19 - D+
41. ReMastered: Lion's Share (Sam Cullman, 2019) - 5/20 - C
42. Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (Guy Ritchie, 1998) - 5/22 - B
43. John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (Chad Stahelski, 2019) - 5/23 - A-
44. The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience (Akiva Schaffer & Mike Diva, 2019) - 5/23 - A
45. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (Joe Berlinger, 2019) - 5/23 - C+
46. Burn After Reading (Joel and Ethan Coen, 2008) - 5/23 - A
47. Kingdom of Heaven (Ridley Scott, 2005) - 5/26 - C-
48. A Knight's Tale (Brian Helgeland, 2001) - 5/26 - A
49. Repo Men (Miguel Sapochnik, 2010) - 5/28 - D-
50. The Blues Brothers (John Landis, 1980) - 5/28 - A-
51. The Meg (Jon Turteltaub, 2018) - 5/29 - C-
52. Jupiter Ascending (Lana & Lilly Wachowski, 2015) - 5/29 - B-
53. Major Payne (Nick Castle, 1995) - 5/29 - D
54. Road House (Rowdy Herrington, 1989) - 5/30 - A+
55. Bruno (Larry Charles, 2009) - 6/2 - C
56. Godzilla: King of the Monsters (Michael Dougherty, 2019) - 6/3 - C
57. Raiders of the Lost Ark (Steven Spielberg, 1981) - 6/4 - A
58. Next (Lee Tamahori, 2007) - 6/14 - D+
59. Evolution (Ivan Reitman, 2001) - 6/19 C-
60. Legend (Brian Helgeland, 2015) - 6/18 - C+
61. Wanted (Timur Bekmambetov, 2008) - 6/20 - C+
62. The Terminator (James Cameron, 1984) - 6/23 - A+
63. Geostorm (Dean Devlin, 2017) - 6/26 - B-
64. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (Akiva Schaffer & Jorma Taccone, 2016) - 6/28 - B+
65. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey & Rodney Rothman, 2018) - 6/29 - A
66. ANIMA (Paul Thomas Anderson, 2019) - 7/1 - A-
Post by CaptHayfever » Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:58 pm
41) WALL-E - A
42) She's the Man - A-
43) Spider-Man: Far From Home - A-. Dealing with this particular villain lends itself to some absolutely mind-blowing action scenes, & the character work on the supporting cast was very welcome.
Post by Heroine of the Dragon » Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:59 am
Saw Toy Story 4... I'm sorry for donating all the toys!!!
Post by Booyakasha » Fri Jul 12, 2019 5:40 pm
...I hated 'Toy Story 3' far too much to bother with the fourth. First one was fine. Second one was okay. Number three was garbo-town.
Maybe I'll offer to take the kids to 'Toy Movie 4', like, in order to give Mom and Sis a break. That'd be a good avuncular move, even if the very thought of paying lots and lots of money for the dubious privilege of taking three kids to it in-theatre makes me want to puke myself hollow.
Post by CaptHayfever » Fri Jul 12, 2019 9:09 pm
44) Bell, Book, & Candle - B-. Clever scripting & character work and genuinely impressive special effects all undone for a Hays-Code-compliant ending.
45) Big Fat Liar - B+.
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California fish market buys 70-pound octopus,…
California fish market buys 70-pound octopus, names it Fred, sets it free
PUBLISHED: May 25, 2018 at 2:33 p.m. | UPDATED: August 1, 2018 at 12:15 p.m.
A 70-pound octopus named Fred sits in a holding tank at Giovanni's Fish Market in MorroBay. (Derik Stokes/Giovanni's Fish Market via AP)
MORRO BAY — Giovanni's Fish Market in Morro Bay, California, makes its money by selling seafood, but owner Giovanni DeGarimore made news this month when he bought a live 70-pound (32-kilogram) octopus — and set it free.
DeGarimore tells The Tribune of San Luis Obispo he's had a change of heart about selling or eating octopus after learning about their intelligence and an experience he had playing hide-and-seek with one while scuba diving in Fiji.
So when his dock manager called last week to say a local fisherman was selling an octopus that had been caught in a crab trap, DeGarimore couldn't bear the thought of it being cut up.
He says he bought the octopus, named it Fred and temporarily kept it in a tank at his market, then released it.
For more, head over to The Tribune at sanluisobispo.com
By the way, if you'd like to see sea life up close (without eating it), The Aquarium of the Pacific is celebrating 20 years in Long Beach with the help of the oldest sea otters in captivity and an octopus that likes to hang out in the daytime.


Emma Watson as a feminist is a really successful one. The way she used her fame and influence for advocating issues of women worldwide is outstanding. She launched UN He for She campaign and started the conversation of feminism not being a man-hating movement.
Those who still find feminism as means of man-hating are pretty unaware of Emma Watson. What? You say you know her? You say she is the witty wizard form "Harry Potter"? Well, no objections. You are right. But have you ever considered Emma's role from her famous movies from another angle?
Ok, let's come and think together. I'll provide a hint. In "Harry Potter" series Harry manages to beat the evil due to Hermione.
"Beauty and the Beast" portrays Emma's image as independent, smart and bold. Already getting some idea? The movies show the true character of this famous actress. She is one of the most celebrated feminists of our days.
This is why we are going to discover the other side of Emma Watson as a feminist, get inspired by her UN speech and act in accordance with her "He for She" campaign.
The beauty of Hollywood, Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born in 1990 in Paris to the family of lawyers. So, this not accidental that she fights for gender equality. She might have inherited this from her parents. Anyway, besides being a gifted actress she is also a model and activist.
Getting stardom right after "Harry Potter" series Emma had to split her time between working on movies and continuing her education.
By the way, she graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's degree in English literature. Her modeling career has included campaigns for Burberry. She also contributed to the creation of a clothing for People Tree as a fashion consultant.
She also won the award British Artist of the Year in 2014. That same year, she was appointed as a UN Women Goodwill ambassador and launched the UN Women campaign "He for She which is quite unique in its type.
It calls all men to support women. The feedback from the campaign was incredible. This is how the story of Emma Watson as a feminist has stared.
Watson's speech at UN Women, her movies, and other activities come to prove that she is a feminist to the core. The pretty wizard from Harry Potter established herself as an amazing force of the 21st-century feminism.
What she did was to use her platform to call men to help to win the fight for gender equality. Emma did this from younger ages. Before her campaign, she used to promoted education for girls by visiting Bangladesh and Zambia.
If you stand for equality, then you are a feminist. Sorry to tell you.
What's interesting about this is that the interview was published at a moment when the conversation around Hollywood gender inequality, particularly, gender pay gap was a hot topic of discussion among celebs and other people.
Here is how the beloved actress sees feminism. And with this very same spirit, Emma launched the "He for She" campaign which simply boomed the world media.
When Emma launched the "He for She" campaign with an inspiring speech at UN on 20 September 2014, she stopped the suggestion that feminism is the same as man-hating.
And since it has started, millions of men from around the globe have already started fighting for gender equality. Besides the campaign has resulted in 1.2 billion conversations on social media.
The main idea of "He for She" is to bring the world together and strive for gender equality. Fortunately, people understand and support the idea of gender equality as a human rights issue, not women's only. The initiators are pretty sure that when all these powerful voices are heard, they will inspire others and make a change.
This is why He as She campaign inviting people around the world to stand together to create a bold, visible force for gender equality. This equality is achieved by mobilizing equality advocates to stand together, spread the word, and change the world with real action.
On the He for She website, a map using a geo-locator records global engagement in the campaign. It counts the number of men around the world that have taken the He for She word.
Its IMPACT 10x10x10 recruits key decision makers in governments and universities worldwide to make a change right from the top.
To fulfill the mission its mission "He for She" carries out other projects as well. Here are two of them. You can find more projects on their webpage.
The Pay Equity Office's Gender Wage Gap Grant Program was set on April 11, 2017.
The program looks for proposals that may include: actions or research exploring gender wage gap and pay equity issues for members of racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, and youth.
As part of the commitment to the UN Women's "He for She" IMPACT 10x10x10 initiative, the University of Waterloo presents the "He for She" writing contest to take place each autumn.
Through poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction, participants can write not only about their community's reflections on the challenges they have faced, but also their hopes, dreams, and directions for the future.
Does the name of the campaign give you some implications? It is like a hint about its main mission and activity. So Emma Watson as a feminist and other people engaged in this issue understand that gender equality is not only women's issue.
So, feminism is about addressing the power imbalances that limit people's opportunities to live their lives to the fullest and enjoy it. Every fight for women needs men to join the pursuit of social justice because it is the right and the fairest thing to do.
At "he for She" campaign they believe that it is a matter of human rights, not of self-interest.
After her appointment as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson made a stunning speech at the UN which left many people speechless.
The speech made headlines in media. Even three years later it remains up-to-date and motivates those who seek a society without discrimination and bias.
Women Empowerment Speech By Representatives Of UN Women: Celebrities, Government Officials, And Future Princesses Are In This List!
Hannah is our lovely contributor from Munich. Born and raised in Bavaria, Hannah loves every single culture, language, and cuisine in the world. She is nothing like a typical girly girl. She listens to heavy metal: Rammstein and Marilyn Manson, loves Japanese literature and Mexican cuisine. Pretty diverse, right? Hannah can't go without traveling, she's been to Americas, Asia, Australia, almost in every corner of Europe, Middle East, Egypt. Since there is some lazy time during flights, Hannah uses that time for freelance writing. Her biggest goal for the near future is finding adventures in Africa.


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Asus ZenFone 7 Series Launching Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Specifications
admin Tech News August 26, 2020
Asus ZenFone 7 is set to launch today. Asus is hosting the global debut event for ZenFone 7 series that will be livestreamed. It is set to begin at 2pm local time (11.30am IST). The Asus ZenFone 7 specifications have leaked on several occasions in the run up to the launch and it is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. The big highlight of the Asus ZenFone 7 is its expected to be the flip camera setup that rotates upwards to be used as a selfie camera setup as well. Alongside, the Asus ZenFone 7 Pro is also expected to launch at the event.
Asus ZenFone 7 launch details, expected price
The Asus ZenFone 7 launch event will begin at 11.30am IST on YouTube. The live stream will carry all the details of the phone, including price and availability in the company's home market of Taiwan. There could also be an announcement regarding the international availability of the handset. The Asus ZenFone 7 Pro is expected to launch alongside the Asus ZenFone 7 at the event today. There have been no leaks regarding the pricing of the phones. However, all details should be official in a few hours.
Asus ZenFone 7 specifications (expected)
Coming to the specifications, a recent retail box leak tipped the Asus ZenFone 7 to support 5G connectivity and have dual-SIM slots. The phone is expected to feature a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display. The phone is reported to be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC, clocked at 2.8GHz, whereas the Asus ZenFone 7 Pro is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 865+ SoC. The Asus ZenFone 7 is expected to pack 8GB of RAM and offer 128GB of internal storage. Both the devices are tipped to run on Android 10.
Another leak suggests that the Asus ZenFone 7 may have a triple camera setup at the back with a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel secondary sensor, and an 8-megapixel tertiary sensor. This should be integrated in the same flip mechanism as its predecessor Asus ZenFone 6. There is no clarity whether the Pro model will see the same camera setup.
Recent render leaks of the Asus ZenFone 7 suggest a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a white colour finish. More colour options could be introduced during the launch event.
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Trapt are taking a break from Twitter beefs to put out a new album
Now we'll finally see if Trapt fans actually care about anything beyond "Headstrong."
Trapt are revealing the release date for their new album Shadow Work after teasing a new song last month.
The band have been wrapped up in constant social media battles since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic but now we'll all get to see just how well a new release from the band goes over on streaming services.
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The band are, of course, still battling with people in an attempt to try to justify the decisions made by the Trump administration during the pandemic.
Now, they're promoting a new record too though and after many debates over streaming service numbers, we're going to get to see exactly how a new Trapt record goes over with people in terms of sales and streams.
Shadow Work is arriving on June 19 while new songs "Make It Out Alive" and "Tell Me How You Really Feel" are coming May 15.
A third single, "Far Enough Away," is also coming on May 22.
As previously reported, Trapt teased "Tell Me How You Really Feel" with a snippet of the track. The song drew a mixed reaction with Trapt fanboys stepping in to give light praise for the generic song while others were quick to dismiss it.
Pre-orders for the new record are available on May 15, if their music is your type of thing.
In case you're out of the loop on who Trapt are or what they've been up to, here's a brief rundown.
Frontman Chris Taylor Brown has been getting into Twitter beefs with just about everyone in the metalcore scene, Captain America star Chris Evans, Ice-T, a Trapt parody account and plenty of others.
The controversy began with comments defending Trump's response to the ongoing pandemic. From there, inflammatory and derogatory comments have been tossed around leading to bands trolling the musician over their streaming numbers relying on their hit track "Headstrong."
Now, we'll get to see just how many streams and sales Trapt can actually bring in with new music as their album comes out next month.
What do you think of Trapt releasing a new album right now? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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The Bicentennial Experience
From Singapore to Singaporean: The Bicentennial Experience
1 Jun - 15 Sep 2019
Fort Canning Centre
As the centrepiece event of the Singapore Bicentennial, this multimedia sensory experience brings you back in time to witness key moments in Singapore's transformation from as far back as 1299.
Reserve your free tickets today for this one-of-a-kind showcase.
(Tickets for weekdays in July and August are still available.)
Overview Time Traveller Pathfinder Visitor Information FAQ
From Singapore to Singaporean: The Bicentennial Experience brings to life Singapore's momentous evolution from 1299, shaped by wider regional and global shifts. It comprises an immersive, ticketed experience within the Fort Canning Centre, and a free and easy exploration through pavilions within the greenery of Fort Gate.
Enjoy a front-row view of Singapore's 700-year history. Experience first-hand the sights, sounds and drama of formative events throughout our evolution. This segment requires a ticket for entry. It is a timed experience that will last 60 minutes. (Show Advisory: Recommended for children aged 5 and above. Please note that there are strobe lights, loud sounds and rotations during the show. Guests prone to motion sickness or dizziness should avoid the experience. )
To view the full Admission Policy, please visit this page.
To find out How to Get There, please visit this page. Please note that parking at Fort Canning is very limited on weekends and public holidays.
Act 1: Beginnings
In her early days, Singapura was a thriving maritime emporium under the rule of Sang Nila Utama and his successors. Being connected to the region brought Singapore waves of fortune and prosperity, but it also put her at the centre of regional disruptions.
Through it all, Singapore evolves – from being the seat of the Kingdom of Singapura in the 14th century, to how her fall gave rise to the Melaka Sultanate in the 15th century, and eventually, as naval base and gateway to the Johor Sultanate in the 17th century.
Act 2: Arrival
The arrival of the British in 1819 marked a new trajectory for Singapore as it evolves once again, this time into a colonial port linking Singapore's trade not only with the region, but also with Europe. The absence of port duties and new economic opportunities attracted waves of migrants who flocked to the newly-opened port, turning Singapore into a more cosmopolitan town.
Act 3: Connectivity
The long 19th century saw to Singapore evolving further into a bustling metropolis. It witnessed the emergence of new technological inventions, expansion of physical infrastructure and industries, as well as the proliferation of new ideas of identity and belonging.
However, beneath these glitzy developments were grim realities, especially for those of the labouring masses who had to contend with a whole range of social ills. These prompted prominent members of the various communities to step forward in attempts to address these issues.
Act 4: Occupation
Life in the city of Singapore came to a standstill with the outbreak of World War II in 1942. The British surrender of Singapore and the ensuing occupation between the years 1942 to 1945 made the people of Singapore not only realize the dangers of dependency, but also prompted them to seek ways to chart their own destiny, and renegotiate their relationship to the island they have called home.
(Show Advisory: Part of this Act will be an audio segment in a dark room.)
Act 5: Destiny
With a recap of scenes from previous Acts, journey through the story of how our nation emerged through the contribution of ordinary people.
The Pathfinder is a series of pavilions where we experience our 700-year old history through space. It takes the visitor through Singapore's place in the world across the centuries by using artefacts, maps, flora and the written word. This is a free and easy exploration which will take approximately 30 minutes or more.
Emporium of the East
This space simulates Singapore as an Emporium of the East between the 14th to 16th century, featuring replicas of trading goods that were found in Singapore and the surrounding region in this period.
Visitors can access information on our historical connection to the region's culture and trade.
House of Maps
The House of Maps is a showcase of maps that show the evolution of the marking of Singapore's place in the world across time, as well as its different names throughout history.
The kinetic façade of smaller cartographic volumes responds to the wind, which symbolises the power of the element that has influenced much of maritime history in this region for the past 700 years.
Seed Conservatory
The Seed Conservatory features the historical flora of Singapore over the last 700 years. This pavilion features native plants, alongside those which were brought to the island either by forces of nature, or to be cultivated for aesthetic as well as economic reasons.
The Lookout consists of three telescopes that showcase how the sea has been a key constant in Singapore's history as it changes over the centuries.
Reflections of Our Past
Reflections of Our Past is a space for visitors to pause and ponder on their experiences and stories of the Bicentennial.
Lightbeam
In the day, the Lightbeam is a sculptural feature of mirrors. When night falls, a beam will shine from the centre of the Pathfinder in three colours - each representing one of the Bicentennial DNA traits: Openness, Self-Determination, and Multiculturalism.
Pavilion of Words
The Pavilion of Words is an open-air library housing quotes, books, and excerpts taken from histories and stories related to Singapore for the past 700 years, ranging from key historical figures to our contemporary writers.
Visitors are also encouraged to pen their thoughts on the past and their hopes for the future.
The Old Married Soldier's Quarters is transformed into the Observatory, where visitors can see how historical events around the world coincide with our 700-year history.
Created by Brian Gothong Tan, Echoes is a series of four site-specific short films projected at Fort Canning Green nightly. The fictional stories explore the themes of love, compassion and multi-culturalism, in scenes inspired by life in early Singapore.
There are 4 MRT stations within walking distance:
FASTEST ROUTE
DT Line: Fort Canning station (8 mins)
From Exit B, turn right to Fort Canning Park, take the escalator up Fort Canning Hill.
CC / NE / NS Lines: Dhoby Ghaut station (10 -12 mins)
From Exit B, turn left at ground level to exit the station, cross Penang Road, turn left and follow the walkway that will lead to the Fort Canning Tunnel.
CC Line: Bras Basah station (12 -14 mins)
From Exit E, turn back towards Bras Basah Road and take the road crossing. Walk straight and lookout for the escalator leading up to Fort Canning Park.
NE Line: Clarke Quay station (20 mins)
From Exit E, turn left and walk along Coleman Bridge. Continue along Hill Street and enter Fort Canning Park via the flight of stairs on your left.
Taxi / Private Hire Car / Car
Take a taxi / private hire car and direct the driver or drive towards Fort Canning Park via Stamford Road / Bencoolen Street from Fort Canning Road. Fort Canning Rise is closed. Drop off at the roundabout at The Battlebox.
Parking at Fort Canning is very limited. Visitors are encouraged to park at Liang Court Shopping Centre, National Museum Singapore or SMU, then take a Grab with our discount codes.
Alternatively, park at Raffles City or Plaza Singapura, then take our free shuttle buses.
Please set aside sufficient time from these alternative parking venues to Fort Canning Centre.
If you are with young children or the elderly, there are free shuttle bus services available 7 days a week from 1st June to 15 September 2019 from two locations near MRT stations:
A. Plaza Singapura pick-up/drop-off point (near HSBC, #01-60); at Dhoby Ghaut station
Monday – Friday, Sunday
B. Raffles City Mall taxi stand** along North Bridge Road (near Nespresso); at City Hall station
Saturday (1 June to 10 August)
C. One Raffles Place (near 1-Altitude); at Raffles Place MRT
**Due to road closures on Saturdays (1 Jun to 10 Aug) for National Day parade rehearsals, instead of departing from / arriving at B.Raffles City Mall taxi stand, shuttle buses will be re-routed to One Raffles Place.
First bus from all locations departs at 8.20am. Last bus from all locations departs at 4.00pm on Mondays and 8.50pm from Tuesday to Sunday. Last bus from Fort Canning Centre departs at 10.40pm to all locations. Frequency of shuttle bus service is between 10 – 20 minutes' interval.
Wheelchair-friendly shuttle bus services will be available at A.Plaza Singapura pick-up/drop-off point from 9.00am to 11.40pm and 2.00pm to 4.40pm on weekends and public holidays.
For shuttle bus and wheelchair-friendly shuttle bus schedules, please visit this page.
The estimated journey time from all locations to Fort Canning Centre is approximately 15 minutes. Please cater sufficient time for travelling and waiting as these are 19-seater buses and you may need to wait for the next one if the first bus is full.
Wheelchair Information
Access within Fort Canning Centre is wheelchair friendly. There are wheelchair-accessible toilets on all levels.
Due to space and loading restrictions indoor, there is a limit of up to four wheelchair users for each show.
If the maximum wheelchair capacity for a show is reached, we seek your understanding that subsequent wheelchair users will be rescheduled to the next available slot.
Wheelchair users and persons with special needs: Visitors who require special access may contact hello.ticketing@kingsmen-int.com.
The Time Traveller is housed within the Fort Canning Centre and is sheltered.
The Pathfinder is a free-and-easy experience within the greenery of Fort Gate. While the individual pavilions are covered, the entire area is open air. There are partially sheltered areas and tentage nearby.
Strollers/prams are not allowed into the Fort Canning Centre. There is a designated parking area outside. However, as the area is not monitored, please ensure that all valuables and personal items are removed from your strollers/prams.
Motorised or Wheeled Mobility equipment are not allowed into the Fort Canning Centre. These include, but are not limited to, skate-scooters, in-line skates, roller-blades, unicycles, Segway, bicycles, tricycles and pull-trolleys.
Rating: Parental Guidance (PG)
The Time Traveller is recommended for children aged 5 years and above.
Each visitor is required to obtain a ticket for entry to the Time Traveller. For the Pathfinder, no ticket is required.
Visitors are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the ticket time to go through registration and view the Visitors' Gallery.
The Time Traveller is an indoor multi-sensory experience with flashing strobe lights, loud sounds, smoke and water effects. As this may pose some level of discomfort to those who are hypersensitive to light and noise, visitors are advised to enter the Time Traveller at their discretion.
Late Entry Advisory
If you arrive after your ticket time, you will miss your allocated show for the Time Traveller, and there is no guarantee that the next show can accommodate you or your accompanying visitors.
Admission Terms and Conditions
The maximum capacity for each show is 60 pax for the Time Traveller.
Entry to the Time Traveller is strictly based on the ticket time.
Tickets are only valid for the stipulated date and time.
Please note that all tickets must be presented at the point of entry; each ticket admits one visitor.
Visitors who are unable to present their tickets will be denied entry. Visitors may book new tickets at the on-site ticket counter, subject to availability.
Ticket duplicates that are unauthorised will be denied entry. Visitors will need to obtain a new ticket if an existing ticket or a copy of it has already been used by another person.
Visitors are advised to retain their tickets throughout the show.
Tickets are not for sale or exchange.
Tickets are void if altered.
Event Organisers may postpone, cancel, interrupt or stop the show due to unforeseen situations, or any other causes beyond their reasonable control.
Visitors must comply with all relevant safety announcements and regulations whilst attending the Time Traveller.
Visitors must agree to submit to any search of prohibited items including, but not limited to, weapons and dangerous or illegal substances.
Event Organisers retain full discretion to grant or deny visitors entry into the Time Traveller.
As a courtesy to other visitors, Event Organisers reserve the right to ask any person(s) to leave the premises due to unruly or objectionable conduct and behaviour.
Visitors voluntarily assume all risk and danger incidental to the event whether occurring prior to, during or subsequent to the actual event.
Event Organisers are not responsible for any loss, damage or personal injury sustained by visitors.
For enquiries, please contact hello.ticketing@kingsmen-int.com.
Visitor Etiquette
Photography / Video Recording Rules
No flash photography is permitted
Use of selfie-sticks and tripods is not permitted during the show.
Please do not touch any object on display, or rest on display panel showcases and gallery walls.
Please set your mobile phones to silent or vibrate mode, and keep your voice down during the show.
There is narration in English within the Time Traveller. Audio guides offering narration in Mandarin, Malay and Tamil will be provided upon request (subject to availability).
Food and beverages are not allowed within the Fort Canning Centre.
Smoking is prohibited anywhere within the Fort Canning Centre and the Fort Gate area.
Photographs, videos and audio records may be taken of visitors to The Bicentennial Experience. By visiting the show, visitors grant the Event Organisers full rights to use the resulting images and recordings without claims for payment or royalties. This may include (but is not limited to) printed and online publicity, social media, and press releases.
More information can be found at our FAQ page.
Be sure to reserve your tickets early for this immersive experience that showcases key moments in Singapore's 700-year history.
Find out the important roles our partners play in this unique commemoration of our history.
Discover how our volunteers help to make a difference to the Singapore Bicentennial.
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To improve retention and transfer, you need to systematically reinforce training. In this session, you'll learn of four brain-based techniques that Google is using to overcome the forgetting curve and create sustainable behavior change. These techniques include booster quizzing, social elaboration, strategic coaching, and depth of processing. You'll see how you can easily incorporate these techniques into training programs and dramatically improve learning and retention.
Post-training reinforcement and social media.


Harold, the sugar-loving vampire boy, is back with all his spooky friends for an all-new adventure! In the wake of Book One, witches are no longer plaguing the country… but their hats remain, charged with magical mischief! Jess Smart Smiley returns for a delightful all-ages romp in beautiful black, white, and green.