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Toronto club owner says shooting took place after gender reveal party

Gender reveal parties: Just say no.

A shooting in Toronto that produced so many bullet shells police ran out of evidence tags to mark them with is the latest destructive incident linked to a prenatal sex reveal celebration, one of which was blamed for sparking a more than 8,600-acre wildfire in California on Saturday.

Police were first called to an after-hours club in Etobicoke's New Toronto neighbourhood around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning for reports of gunfire.

Upon arrival, they determined that more than 80 shots had been fired outside the venue. One man was found suffering from gunshot wounds and transported to hospital in serious but not life-threatening condition.

City Councillor Mark Grimes denounced the incident on Facebook and pledged to "immediately shut down any illegal activity" at the club near Lake Shore Boulevard West and Ninth Street.

It remains to be seen what sparked the shooting outside of it early Tuesday morning, but the owner of the venue told CP24 that it had actually been rented for a gender reveal party Monday night, prior to the incident.

CP24 reports that the "illegal booze can" had only been open for about a week before the gender reveal party that preceded the massive outdoor gunfight.

We can't say for certain at this point that the party and the shooting that followed it are connected, or even if the owner was telling CP24 the truth about the nature of the event — but nearly everyone can agree, either way, at this point that the gender reveal party trend is over.

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10 patios you can drink on right now in Toronto

It's patio time in Toronto - the sun is out and you can probably leave the house without putting on your long johns and balaclava - so, naturally we're itching to take our drinks outside. After all, it's been a long winter and we can't wait to thaw out under a warm afternoon sun.

Here are my picks for the top patios you can drink on right now in Toronto.

The Black Bull
The opening of the Black Bull patio is Toronto's surest sign that winter is over. This iconic Queen West spot is now open for drinks, and will soon be open for food. With a huge 100-seat side-patio, the space is often too full during the peak summer months, so this is your chance to get a table without having to fend off tourists.

Nothing says summer is near more than lounging on a Kensington Market patio. If you make it out this weekend you just might be able to elbow your way past the usual crowd of bearded hipsters and colourful market locals for a picnic table seat. Ronnie's Nassau St. locations is prime real estate for people watching during what will hopefully be a relaxing, spring-like weekend.

Bellwoods Brewery
The sidewalk patio at Bellwoods Brewery, in the heart of Ossington, is usually jammed with a long line of folks waiting to sip on local brews while cashing in on the neighbourhood vibe. But if you're willing to brave the cold, you can get there before the usuals and score a piece of the sidewalk action and a taste of their early-spring brews.

The Office Pub
This is a classic pub filled with young professionals in skinny ties and dark jeans in need of a place to gripe about their work day. The Office Pub offers a street-level patio facing John St., as well as a two-tier garden patio in the back for those hoping to avoid bumping into their bosses. Come to eavesdrop on disgruntled TIFF and CBC employees while enjoying a cool pint of beer.

There's only two tables here, so if you want a seat, start running, 'cause this niche Kensington spot has a cult following of discerning beer lovers. On the upside, unlike some of the other patios in the market, this one has a distinctly cool vibe - think brooding rock-star the day after a gig.

Cafe Diplomatico
CafĂŠ Diplomatico is a piece of the historic Little Italy community, which has continued to thrive on College. This no-fuss patio offers relatively cheap pints and a classic pizza and pasta menu - perfect for carb-loading while watching soccer games.

Leslieville knows how to take it easy during a sunny weekend day, and Stratengers' sidewalk patio is a local pub grub favourite. Expect an eclectic menu that includes a hodge-podge of typical Italian, Indian and "Canadian" favourites. Follow the locals and head here for brunch.

Rock Lobster
The east coast is still under a snowstorm but here at Rock Lobster you can get a taste of the region while sitting on their back patio. There are long rows of tables down the middle at this Queen W. location, as well as a few comfortable booths. To accompany your beer try a few regional trademarks like lobster rolls or the lobster tacos, and maybe shed a tear for our friends in Halifax still wearing their parkas as they shovel their driveways.

Joy Bistro
Joy Bistro, with a view of Jimmie Simpson Park, is another favourite Leslieville brunch spot. Pretend summer is already here and enjoy a salad or classic Benny on one of its two patios. This place is revered by locals for its good, locally-oriented food at a reasonable price. You can also drop by for happy hour and have a drink under the twinkle of the string lights.

Williams Landing
Guns, drugs and porn - that's what's some might surmise is lurking beneath the condo facades that now outnumber the historic warehouse spaces in Liberty Village. Get a birds-eye-view of the action on the patio at Williams Landing and decide for yourself.

What did I miss? Add your suggestions for the best patios you can drink on right now in the comments.

Follow Sima Sahar Zerehi on Twitter @SimaSaharZerehi. Photo of the Office Pub patio by Jesse Milns.

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A goat is basically an animal that can be classified and recognized as one of the oldest domesticated species of animals, and this type of animal is closely related to the sheep for they belong to the animal subfamily of Caprinae and the family of Bovidae. The goats are classified as a domesticated animal for they can provide the people with lots of products, such as their skins, milk, fur, and meat. The male goats can be called as bucks or billies, the female ones are called as nannies or does, while the juvenile ones are called as kids.

Goat meat has become very popular all over the world, and this certain type of meat is used as the main ingredient in various dishes for it has been stated that its taste when cooked is similar to the meat of the spring lamb, deer, antelope and calves. The term used to call the meat of the goats and sheep is mutton. Some of the common ways used by the people to prepare and to cook the meat of the goat includes frying, barbecuing, stewing, baking, grilling, and canning. Some people also make the goat meat into sausages, while some goat meat are being curried and minced. Some of the most popular breed of goats that are being grown for their meat are the myotonic or fainting goat which originates in Tennessee, the boer goat which originates in South Africa, and the Kiko goats which originates in New Zealand.

To explain further about the Kiko goats, they are breed of meet goats that originates in the country of New Zealand found in Oceania, and that is definitely where this certain breed got its names for Kiko is a Maori or te reo word that means meat or flesh. The Kiko goats are actually a cross-bred of the local feral goats, such as the Toggenburg breeds, the Anglo-Nubian breeds and the Saanen breeds. They are very popular to breed since they have great natural resistance to parasites. The Kiko breed has already been imported in the country of the United States of America in the early 90s, and such breed continues to grow especially in the warm and wet southern states of the country. There are definitely a lot of sellers of the Kiko goats in the country of the United States of America, and of the best sellers and herders of such breed are situated in the city of Tennyson. Tennyson is basically a city located in the US state of Texas. Aside from herding and selling Kiko goats, the said seller has their own ranch or farm and they are also selling Barbado sheep and Texas Longhorn cattle. The primary objective of the said ranch is to expand their operations and they can absolutely do that by providing their customers or clients with high quality of products, especially the Kiko goats. For the payment process, they are accepting credit cards but with an additional charge. The people who are interested may check out their website found on the internet to get their contact details.

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December 21st, 2020

Name: Benedikt Römer

Age: 26

Where do you live? Bayreuth, Franconia/Germany

How many relatives do you have with BCM? Only my grandfather. I am the only one of his eleven grandsons who was born with BCM. There are more cases in our extended family though.

What is your job/would you like your job to be? I am currently a research associate at a university in Germany and pursuing a PhD project in the Study of Religions. I occasionally also teach at our faculty. If I get the chance, I would like to stay in academia later, however the competition for positions at the postdoctoral level can be very tough.

What are your hobbies? Learning languages, aside from having been a necessity for my studies, developed into my greatest hobby throughout the past few years. Especially learning Turkish and Persian but also Arabic and Hebrew has been great fun! I also like playing the piano and guitar, reading (if possible with my e-reader or video magnifier since I find using magnifying glasses quite exhausting), going on long walks and watching football.

What is your most useful BCM tip? There are so many things that could be mentioned here! Generally, I have felt more comfortable knowing that the people around me are aware of my disability. This is why, whenever entering new environments, I have always tried to inform people about it as soon as possible. You can avoid misunderstandings and awkward moments this way, ranging from things like people thinking you purposefully ignore them when you actually cannot recognise them, to (more or less) humorous remarks about one wearing “indoor sunglasses”. My overall experience has been that people, once they know about it, are trying to be very welcoming and supportive. This is particularly true from a certain age onwards. Of course, being the only visually impaired pupil at a regular school can be hard now and then, as one is confronted with one’s being different on a daily basis and at a sensitive age. Children can be very mean and often are unable to understand the consequences of what they say and do. I think the best way is to deal self-confidently and rationally with uncomfortable situations – as someone else in this series has put it “stand up to bullies, but don’t let anger guide your response to ignorant people”. Another tip is that one should try to stay informed about what low vision tools are on the market. It is quite astonishing how rapidly new technologies are being developed! My rather simple go-to life hack when dealing with distant objects is taking a quick photo with my smartphone and then zooming in.

Greatest achievement/proudest moment so far…
Although I couldn’t really say I am proud of it, my greatest achievement has probably been to succeed at studying at university. I remember being completely overwhelmed with everything on my first day: big lecture halls, inconvenient lighting, large amounts of reading and generally the new environment – everything was completely daunting for me. I went home thinking “I am not going back there tomorrow”. This was at a time when I was completely unfamiliar with the many great tools out there and had not been in touch with any organisation offering support. I rarely ever wore sunglasses! I then contacted the university’s disability office who were extremely helpful and provided me with a working place in the library adjusted to my needs, purchasing a video magnifier etc. For the first time I was seriously looking into what tools could help me, for instance by visiting the “SightCity” fair in Frankfurt/Main. All that was seven years ago. Today I feel very much at home at the university environment and as I said above even would like to keep working there if possible. Sure, there still are (sometimes unforeseen) obstacles, but I have met many individuals who have encouraged me to pursue this path and supported me whenever problems came up. This has been a true blessing.

Not many people know this about me but…
I sometimes when needing assistance in a shop, public office, restaurant, public transport etc. rather than going into all the “excuse me, I have a visual impairment, could you please…” simply say “oh, it seems I forgot my glasses at home, could you please …”. This may prevent typical follow-up comments like “Have you ever thought about getting glasses?”, “Are you sure there is no cure for this?”, “But you are so young?!” or “Stop pulling my leg, you look completely normal!” – although they sometimes can be quite entertaining!


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Below is a list of the common questions, feel free to contact us for more info though.

Do you have a toilet?

We have a proper flushing toilet.

-What time do trips leave?

Although we are licensed to operate at night, Dan needs his beauty sleep so we try to keep to daylight hours.

Full days will generally start between 8AM and 10AM in the Summer and 7AM and 8AM in the Winter. The specific time will normally be arranged a few days before based on whether the AM or PM weather forecast looks better.

Half days normally start at either 9AM or lunch time.

2.5 hours trips normally start at either 9AM, 12 noon or 2.30PM. In the summer we do start trips sometimes at about 5PM.

Once a deposit has been received, we will send a receipt/invoice confirming the details for the trip.

How do I get to you?

For directions Click Here.

Do you provide the fishing gear?

Yes, all gear is provided free of charge but feel free to bring your own favourites.

Do you provide wet weather gear?

No, not normally so please BYO jackets, trousers and shoes/wellies. Unfortunately, as everyone is a different size, we would need to fill the boat to be able to accommodate everyone.

Is there tea/coffee aboard?

No, fraid not. We don’t spend a lot of time sitting at anchor not catching fish so we are normally too busy fishing to make teas and coffees so just bring a thermos.

Is alcohol permitted?

We are obliged to advise against drinking booze on the boat as it decreases balance and judgement etc. If passengers wish to ignore this advice and drink a beer or two during the day, that is up to them and at their own risk. Drunken-ness is not permitted full-stop and will result in going home early at full cost to your party.

Is there an age limit?

Not really. We have had people from babes in arms to geriatrics aboard without any great problems. We supply life-jackets for kids as young as about two or three, below this age you will need to bring your own “baby” lifejacket. Kids under about eight or nine will struggle to fish on their own but get on fine with adult assistance, to fish the wrecks you need to be reasonably strong and we would normally say teenagers upwards get on best. Likewise, if you’re a bit infirm you may find deep water fishing hard work.

Is getting onto the boat easy for less able bodied fishers?

Getting on and off the boat requires an amount of physical agility. The Blue Pointer is often accessed from a smaller boat from the shore and you have to be able to step-up from one to the other (and step down again at the end of the day). Handrails are provided and Dan is available to assist but be prepared for a stretch. To be fair, a moving boat is not the ideal place for somebody who is not good on their feet and standing and fishing in anything other than flat calm conditions is difficult for those with poor balance or weak legs so you may want to think twice about booking a trip, especially a long trip, if your fitness causes you to worry about getting aboard the boat in the first place.

Can you accommodate wheelchairs?

The boat is not designed for wheelchair access but it does depend a lot on the fitness of the wheelchair user. We have had passengers in chairs before who, with a bit of assistance, have boarded the Blue Pointer easier than some “able-bodied” passengers but they have been otherwise very fit. We would say that if you have special access requirements to make sure you let us know well in advance of trip and before booking so we can advise further. We would never want to have to turn someone away just because they are in a wheelchair and we do our best to accommodate everyone.

How do I pay?

Bank transfer or cheque in advance, cash only on the day please.

Can I pay by credit card?

Unfortunately, due to the cost, we do not have card facilities.

Do I keep my catch?

Keep as much as you can use. A lot of the time the fish will go back alive so if you have caught enough of one species or another, they can go back if you wont use them. We don’t sell fish so if there is any left-over, it will be given to the old folks around the village FOC. As a rule, we keep only as much as people will take with them.

How far off do you go?

We go as far as is neccessary to catch some good fish whilst not spending too much time driving. On a half-day we normally drive between 40 minutes and 1 hour 10 minutes (absolute maximum and only when the fishing warrants it) and we may be as far as 10 miles offshore. On a full day we could drive for up to 2 hours 15 minutes and end up 30 miles from home, normally we find our fish closer than that though.

Do you fish in the River?

Not unless you want to. The River is worth fishing for Gilt-Head Bream and it is one of the best places in the Country to catch them but bream fishing is not for everyone and we only fish in the river if it’s a Private Charter and that’s what everyone wants. The best, most reliable fishing if offshore. Unless you have booked a trip to go after the bream, you will not be expected to fish in the Estuary unless you decide to make the best of a rough day and still get some fishing in.

Do you fish in the Winter?

We fish pretty much year-round, although we may come out of the water for a month or so in the new year just for maintenance and improvements.

Do you do night fishing?

Not normally as Dan is busy during the day-time. Night-time trips can be arranged as private charters out of the busy season.

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Even as trade talks with the US seemed to take a turn for the worse last Friday (May 10), the yuan’s exchange rate fluctuated without establishing a clear direction. However, the yuan lost ground quickly after the opening of Chinese markets on Monday (May 13). By closing, it had fallen to a rate of 6.86 yuan to the dollar. On Hong Kong’s less-regulated yuan market, one dollar bought 6.91 yuan. On Friday (17.5.), yuan fell further to 6.90 per dollar (CNY/CNH 6.93).

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Yuan-dollar, yuan-euro rates and NEER*, 2014–2019

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10 cars that are powerful yet priced to sell

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2010 Ford Mustang (© Ford Motor Company)
2010 Ford Mustang
There's an economic recovery happening somewhere, but this Great Recession has shown us the folly of spending frivolously and has soured our appetite for expensive autos. The slump reveals something else: In good times or bad, the need for speed endures. So now the automotive subcultures of hot hatchbacks, muscle cars and 4-cylinder rally racers are looking more appealing than ever before. These vehicles aren't constructed for moneyed car collectors who gather German and Italian supercars like baseball cards; they are street fighters, made to be driven hard by people who work for a living. And there's never been a better crop of them. Here are our choices for the 2010 model-year vehicles that offer the best fun-to-drive, fast-and-furious demeanor for the price.

2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 (© Perry Stern)
2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
Mazda's hottest "hot hatchback" has been restyled for 2010, ditching the car's previously ho-hum looks in favor of a maniacally grinning front grille and a combination of smooth, sharp lines that suggest a gust of wind caught fire. The MAZDASPEED3 (starting at $23,945) carries over its predecessor's 263-horsepower 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and front-wheel driveline — and you'll get no complaints from us about that, since the little powerplant scoots the car from zero to 60 mph in around six seconds. In addition to its new skin, the Speed3's suspension was also upgraded, so the car won't be the only one smiling during fast cornering.

Volkswagen GTI
2010 Volkswagen GTI (© Volkswagen AG)
2010 Volkswagen GTI
Volkswagen invented the idea of the hotted-up compact car back in the 1970s, and the GTI (starting at $23,489) remains true to the original idea, providing tight handling and enthusiast styling (you can opt for the Interlagos plaid seats to "Euro" your ride). It's a shame that the engine hasn't improved with the latest-generation GTI. The 200-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-banger has plenty of pep, but it seems positively wimpy next to some of the other cheap hot rods in this segment. Still, you don't necessarily miss the horses when you're behind the wheel. The GTI has exceptional road manners and two marvelous transmission options in the 6-speed manual and the paddle-shift, dual-clutch DSG sequential manual.

Honda Civic Si
2010 Honda Civic Si Coupe (© American Honda Motor Co., Inc.)
2010 Honda Civic Si Coupe
The Civic has a long history with the 4-cylinder mini-hot-rod crowd; the cheap, easy-to-modify compact cars have been favorites of the fast-and-furious crowd for years. And for those who want a little hotness without swapping out parts, Honda offers the factory tuner Civic Si (the coupe starts at $22,055; the sedan starts at $200 more). With its 197-horsepower 2.0-liter engine, the Si isn't too fast off the line, but the engine starts delivering rewards in the high rpm range. Plus, the Si is an incredible bargain, and it holds onto corners like a champ, so pointing it at some twisties instead of an interstate will slap a smile on your frugal face.

BMW 1-Series
2009 BMW 128i Convertible (© Perry Stern)
2009 BMW 128i Convertible
Think of it as the weird little sibling to the more popular and well-known BMW 3-Series. The BMW 1-Series is essentially four vehicles (two coupes, two convertibles) running two versions of the same engine (a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder; one version is turbocharged, the other isn't). The only one that can be defined as "cheap" speed with a straight face is the nonturbocharged 230-horse 128i Coupe, which costs $29,000. Like all 1-Series cars, it is built with many of the same structural bits and pieces as the larger 3-Series, but it definitely has the look and feel of a smaller car, with steering and handling that are tight as a drum and an engine that is smooth and confident. The weirdness comes from the vehicle's oddball exterior — the last vestiges of the controversial styling of BMW's now-retired designer Christopher Bangle — with a bubble top and sheet-metal creases that have their own bizarre logic. The view from the outside is love-it-or-hate-it, but the feeling behind the wheel is likely to be unanimously positive.

Subaru Impreza WRX
2009 Subaru Impreza WRX (© Subaru of America)
2009 Subaru Impreza WRX
Subaru's rally-bred Impreza WRX has always been a noisy, undisciplined tin can of a car, but its raw athleticism has always turned what would be drawbacks in any other vehicle into virtues. The current iteration somehow seems a bit less visceral; the hood scoops and spoilers are still there, but are less egregiously in your face. The WRX's mechanics have not been tamed; this is still a tremendously powerful and capable car. The $25,995 base hatchback has a 265-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and Subaru's grippy, symmetrical all-wheel-drive[LINK to AWD article] system. A bump up to the $34,995 STI variant ups the output of the turbo 2.5 engine to 305 horses and throws in Brembo brakes and a driver-controlled center differential to distribute power between the front and rear wheels. Still, at 35 large, you start longing for a bit more refinement on the inside.

Nissan 370Z
2009 Nissan 370Z Touring (© Bruce Whitaker)
Consider this: A Porsche Cayman has a 265-horsepower 2.9-liter 6-cylinder engine, does zero to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and costs $51,400. A Nissan 370Z has a 332-horsepower 3.7-liter V6, does zero to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and starts at $29,930.
The Porsche's engine is obviously more efficient, but we're willing to rile the Stuttgart purists and say that the Z gives you Porsche-like performance at a 20 grand discount. Plus, the Z offers an optional SynchroRev Match manual tranny that blips the revs for smooth downshifts at speed and an angry-looking exterior that will scare the lederhosen off of most German yuppie speedsters.

Dodge Challenger
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T (© Chrysler LLC)
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T
The arrival of the Chevy Camaro has tempered the buzz about the Dodge Challenger in recent months, but the Challenger is evidence that parent company Chrysler can still build one hell of a muscle car. The top-end SRT8, at $43,655 is a bit pricey to be included in this article, and the 250-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 base-trim SE ($23,460) is, believe it or not, a bit weak for a modern muscle car with its zero-to-60-mph time of around eight seconds. But the midrange R/T version is a reasonable $31,585 and comes with a heavy-duty 372-horsepower 5.7-liter Hemi V8, powerful enough to hit 60 mph in less than six seconds. When it comes to style, the Challenger is retro-cool on the outside, but bland as dry toast on the inside. Still, this may be the most exciting (if not the last) muscle car out of the Dodge brand for the foreseeable future, since Chrysler's new owner, Fiat, may not be as interested in big, heavy, V8 rumblers like this one.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (© Hyundai Motor America)
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
"Wait," you say, "a Hyundai sports coupe made your list? Seriously?" Yes, the Genesis Coupe is a serious performer, and a force to be reckoned with — although we have no idea why it shares a nameplate with the company's luxury sedan.
There are two engine options: a 2.0-liter turbo four cylinder (starting at $22,000) rated at 210 horsepower, and a 3.8-liter V6 (starting at $25,000) delivering 306 horses. The interior is perhaps a bit too Spartan to match the Infiniti G37, which it is obviously gunning for, but the Genesis Coupe has the performance chops to give Infiniti a run for its money. And speaking of money, it is priced more than 10 grand less than the G37. Cheap speed, indeed.

Ford Mustang
2010 Ford Mustang (© Ford Motor Company)
2010 Ford Mustang
You can't do an article on cheap speed without a tip of the hat to the Mustang, which practically invented the genre. The Mustang is such a franchise that — geez Louise! — there are 10 flavors to choose from. The Mustang's bottom-end, $20,995 V6 is a disappointing 210-horsepower 4.0-liter jobbie that shouldn't take as long as it does to get up and going. But the top end is a blisteringly fast, Shelby GT500 with a 540-pony 5.4-liter V8 that costs $46,325 ($51,325 for the convertible) and makes us want to cry over our empty wallets. Ever accommodating, Ford has provided a nice middle ground in the Mustang GT. At $27,995, the GT delivers a strong 315-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 that delivers impressive zero-to-60-mph times close to five seconds. The Mustang also delivers handling that is respectable, if not remarkable, and an interior that has lots of cloth and plastic unless you drop another three large for the GT Premium package. Normally, we're suckers for an upgrade, but given the context of this article, we'd say who needs leather — get yourself the cloth and a nice home theater system.

Chevrolet Camaro
2010 Chevrolet Camaro (© General Motors)
2010 Chevrolet Camaro
The latest of the reincarnated American muscle cars, the Chevy Camaro dispenses with the 1990s-era cheese-ball styling in favor of a muscular homage to the 1966 original. The Camaro has two engine options and five styles, ranging from the 306-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 LS ($22,680) to the top-of-the-line 426-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 2SS ($33,745).
Both engines are impressive, but the V8, which can be had for as little as $30,745 in the 1SS, is without a doubt the current champ of the horsepower-per-dollar competition. And unlike muscle cars of yore, the Camaro can actually hold itself together in the twists and turns, and has a sporty, high-tech interior that no longer screams, "Hey, Vinnie! Look-a-dis!"

By Sam Foley is a Connecticut-based automotive journalist who has written for GQ, Forbes, USAToday, theNewYork Post and various other publications.
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Remember the 90’s movie Total Recall with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone?

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Introducing the BookSavvy Author News Roundup – Part II

Here’s part two of our glance back at BookSavvy authors in the news, this time for the first half of April.  So far this month, our clients have been featured in news outlets from The Huffington Post to WGN-TV’s Morning News.

They’ve commented on topics ranging from the difficulties of elder care to speculation about what a Trump presidency would look like. Here’s a closer look:

  • In this Huffington Post article, BookSavvy alumna Peggy Payne covered the Pope’s view on dignified sex.
  • WGN-TV’s Morning News in Chicago  interviewed Jessica Kriegel on the utility of generational stereotypes in the workplace.

  • Dr. Virginia Simpson penned an article for the Pittsburgh Better Times on practical advice for improving your loved one’s final moments.
  • Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke’s Blog named Nicole Waggoner’s Center Ring a “best book” of the month of April.
  • Caregiving can be difficult. No one knows better than BookSavvy’s Dr. Virginia Simpson. See her guest post at Working Daughter.
  • Big Blend Radio Network interviewed Mark Fins on slipping into the mind of an 8 year old narrator for his new book Imagine That.
  • Looking for a “realistic, exciting, moving” read? The End of Miracles author Monica Starkman just received a glowing review from Mama Reads, Hazel Sleeps blog. Grab a copy!
  • Poet Arne Weingart was interviewed by Savvy Verse and Wit in celebration of national poetry month. Check out his debut collection, Levitation for Agnostics.

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ENSLAVED BY DEMONIC PASSION! Her mother’s death freed Lea from a lifetime of repression and frigidity, only to make her the helpless prey of erotic fantasies and nightmare terror. Alone in her mountain cabin retreat, Lea’s body and her very soul are subjugated to a phantom from the depths of Hell,

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Firehouse Expo 2012 Extrication Speaker handouts

The handouts for a good number of the Fire house Expo 2012 were posted online for everyone to benefit from.  Check out Ron Moore and Billy Leach’s handouts!

Hopefully,  I’ll get a chance to present at Firehouse Expo 2013.  I have a few great ideas for classes!

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Cambridge Goes After Uber…Again

The Licensing Commission is scheduled to talk about the on-demand service's practices during a hearing.

For the second time in as many years, officials from Cambridge are taking aim at Uber’s on-demand car services, and proposing the company adhere to all the same rules and regulations as the taxicab industry.

According to a meeting agenda item posted on the city’s website, the Licensing Commission will meet tonight, Tuesday, June 17, to discuss “policy with respect to regulations for smartphone technology for the taxicab and limousine [and] executive sedan industry in Cambridge.”

Uber, which was aware of the meeting in advance, posted a blog on Monday night along with the commission’s series of sweeping regulatory changes, which would specifically hinder their UberX and UberBlack operations, basically shutting them out. Among the proposed changes is a request to bring all car services that use apps to summon vehicles under the guidance and watchful eye of Cambridge’s Hackney Unit. The proposal also states that any livery services like UberX that rely on handheld technology, not registered with the Hackney Unit, could face strict penalties and fines of up to $100 for a first offense. The changes would also bar the use of GPS-based fare calculations.

“This is particularly disturbing given the enormous impact these regulations would have on Cambridge residents, visitors, and businesses,” according to Uber’s blog post. “For a city known for its innovation and progressiveness, it is shocking that Cambridge would cling so blindly to the past and ban an innovation that thousands of its residents and small businesses value and use on a daily basis.”

Uber representatives asked riders who utilize the service to show up at Tuesday’s meeting, or at least reach out to City Manager Richard Rossi to ask them to curb the reforms. They also started a hashtag on Twitter—#CambridgeNeedsUber—to rally supporters.

While Uber claims the regulations were slipped into the meeting agenda under the radar, it seems some elected officials—specifically on the City Council—are aware of the proposed changes. “Looking into this with colleagues,” said Cambridge City Councilor Leland Cheung, when someone on Twitter brought Uber’s blog post to his attention.

Emails sent to members of the Licensing Commission about the policy shifts were not immediately returned late Monday night or Tuesday morning, but officials made a statement via Twitter indicating the proposed guidelines are a preliminary step at this time:

This isn’t the first time Cambridge has gone after the tech-savvy car services. In 2012, Uber was nearly shut down when the city conducted a sting operation and issued citations to drivers that picked them up. The city argued that Uber’s technique stepped the bounds of Cambridge and state laws pertaining to taxi rides. The state later backed Cambridge’s mission to stall the company and issued a cease and desist, claiming “there are no established measurement standards for its current application and use in determining transportation costs similar to that of approved measurement systems for taximeters and odometers.”

After public outcry and a petition signed by users, Governor Deval Patrick stepped in and reversed the state decision. Cambridge kept the fight going, and later sued, but a judge ruled against the city in their court battle with Uber.

Below is an outline of the proposed policy changes, as outlined by the Licensing Commission:

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Director's Column: The Giving Tree

January is The Giving Tree month at Bowen. It has been a long-standing tradition to take up a collection throughout the month to help children in need. This year, we will be collecting for the Newton Food Pantry. When I contacted them to ask what items they most needed, the response from the coordinator was, "It is great to hear from you. My children attended Bowen Cooperative, so I have a soft spot for your school." Sure enough, her (now 32 year old) son's tiny handprint is on a quilt hanging outside my office! Some items the Newton Food Pantry is looking for are: Hearty Canned Soups Shelf Safe Milk Broth Tuna Snacks (e.g. granola bars) Shampoo and Conditioner Toothpaste and Toothbrushes Laundry Detergent Dish Soap Please NO Travel Size or Oversized Items. It is our belief that even preschool children can begin to learn the value of thinking of others and their needs. Please consider bringing your child with you to purchase an item for our "tree". We touched on the topic of giving when we put our Thanksgiving baskets together; the Giving Tree is a great opportunity to circle back to the concepts of kindness and giving. Best, Nina

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Pre-K: What's In a Name?

Your children are settling into the routines of Pre-K so beautifully. Martine and I are very impressed! As we’ve been absorbing and referring back to the classroom guidelines we set last week, we are also noticing acts of kindness between friends. This is, without doubt, a kind group. We have watched one child rub a sad friend’s back, we’ve seen children finish cleaning up their assigned area and move to another to help, and we’ve heard lots of “do you want to play?” - and it’s just the end of our first full week! This first month or so is a time of moving through anxieties about the start of the year and beginning to feel confident as a community of individuals. Martine and I are starting to learn how best to connect with your children, how to support them, how to build their confidence and how to understand them as learners. It’s an exciting time.

Language and Literacy

Our literacy work this week focused on our names. We ask children to write them on just about everything they do. As much of our work this year revolves around the lower case alphabet, starting them off by writing their own names including lower case letters is a simple introduction. They made place cards for lunch, we tied our names into Writing about Reading through the book Alma and How She Got Her Name, and we examined the letters in both our own names and in each other’s. We also created our classroom alphabet through finger painting and negative space - take a look under the window in the art area! As we begin to introduce writing more formally, we will use a variety of sensory materials. An example this week was our use of smooth grooved sensory stones into which children fit wiki sticks. We are also already starting to focus on pencil grip, which we describe in Pre-K as “alligator” or “pencil” grip. Lots of activities throughout the year will help to strengthen those fine motor muscles, many of which you can try at home as well: using tweezers/tongs, manipulating pipe cleaners and play dough, beading...all work the muscles that children will use in beginning to write efficiently.

Math and Science

Our focus this week in math was simple number recognition and counting while demonstrating 1:1 correspondence, which is a foundation of future math work. While we stop at 10 at the beginning of the year, we will be building up to 20 as the year progresses. Our floor number line, connecting small chain links while counting and moving counters from one pile to another one at a time while counting out loud reinforces this skill. We will be building on it all year. We incorporated the letters in our names into some of our exercises as well, and children are already asking for math challenges and telling us “I want to do one more.” Our large “How many letters are in your name?” graph is hanging up on our math board - the children built it collaboratively today during group work.

We kept Dramatic Play and our Building Area pretty basic this week, as we wanted children to have familiar activities interspersed with new ones. We love watching the block structures grow and meals being served each day. Next week, those areas will look different, so, stay tuned.

Our goal this week was to encourage children to try different media that they will use during the year. They drew with chalk, used their hands and brushes to paint, stamped, cut and were very careful as they used watercolor to paint sunflowers. Lots of techniques and likes/dislikes emerged, and it will be interesting to watch as those develop throughout the year. Each month we ask each child to create a self portrait through looking in a mirror and recording what they see. Our first self portraits are on the wall above the cubbies, be sure to take a look!

We began our family traditions game! Throughout the coming weeks, we will be showing the group one of the family tradition photos hanging on our entry board. I give clues and the children have to guess whose family tradition it is. I’m hoping that, as everyone gets to know each other a bit better, a designated friend might be able to provide the clues instead of me.

Thank you for sharing your children with us; we can already tell it’s a special group. Have a wonderful weekend, and we will see you on Monday when we start "Pp" week!

Emily and Martine

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Alma and How She Got Her Name

Be Kind

My Magic Breath

My Name is Elizabeth

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  • What is one way to be kind?

  • What is a bunny breath?

  • Who teaches Creative Movement?

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Christmas message from the Bishop of Elphin

Last February, I had the privilege of visiting Bethlehem with a group of pilgrims. It was my first time to visit the Holy Land. Those seven days helped to put some new shape on the Bible for me, and I have found that very helpful during what has turned out to be a very difficult year. Sheep still graze on the hillsides around Bethlehem. The Shepherds are still poor and still living on the margins as they were at the time of Jesus.

I never realised how far it is from Nazareth in Galilee, to Bethlehem in Judea. One hundred and fifty kilometres! It was a long way to go, in those days, to have a baby. Allowing for the time they spent as refugees in Egypt, after the birth of Jesus, the child was probably walking and talking long before his grandparents ever set eyes on him. Many of you listening to me will understand how that feels, from your own experience during this past year.

Each Christmas our hope is renewed as we celebrate the birth of Jesus who is “God-with-Us”. This year, as we look at all the statistics, and think about vaccines and Brexit, we need, more than ever, that sense that God has created us for a purpose, that he loves us and that he is still with us. Christmas is often thought of as a time for giving and receiving gifts. This year, perhaps, there is less emphasis on material gifts than on the gift of serving and caring for one another. I thank God for the gifts he has given to scientists and technicians, for the service provided by truck drivers and paramedics and for all who even now, are using their gifts in the service of humanity. When we use our gifts in the service of others, we do the work of God, whether we know it or not.

It is good that we do at least have the opportunity to gather in our Churches for Christmas, even if the numbers have to be smaller than usual. I am very grateful to our priests and deacons and to the many volunteers in all our parishes, who have been working so hard to make that possible. If it turns out that you were unable to get a place at Mass on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, or if you simply feel safer at home, please don’t think of yourself as having been excluded. Like the grandparents of Jesus, your place in the Christmas story is just as important as anyone else’s. I encourage you to make use of the opportunities made possible by radio link and on the internet to join in prayer with your parish community.

Even as I have been preparing this message, things have been changing rapidly. That is the nature of pandemic. Unfortunately, we are facing into another period of lockdown. I understand how difficult this is for so many people. Like the Holy Family, we will be refugees, even if it is in the comfort of our own homes. While we are required to suspend public Mass once again, our Churches will remain open for personal prayer. I encourage you, throughout the Christmas Season to visit the crib and to pray there for a moment, following all the usual health guidelines to keep everyone safe.

I am conscious that this has been a stressful and challenging year for all of you. We have lost family members and friends, cancelled plans, and made many sacrifices. There may still be challenging times ahead. I will be remembering your intentions as I celebrate Mass at Christmas. I take this opportunity to wish all of you and your extended families, whether at home or abroad, every blessing and peace for Christmas and for the year ahead. May God, who loves you, keep you in his care during these coming months.

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Late John McPherson

The death has occurred of John McPherson, 13 Plunkett Ave, Boyle, Co. Roscommon on the 23rd of December 2020, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin.

Predeceased by his sister Dorry and brother Paul.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Jean, his children Martin, Joanne and Shane,daughter in law Finola and  partners Jerry and Queli, his adored  grandchildren Conor, Noah, Ryan, Lily, Logan and Julianna, his sisters Kay, Josephine, Maureen and Philomena, brothers-in-law, niece and nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends R.I.P.

John’s funeral cortege will leave his house  on Saturday morning 26th of December  to arrive to St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle for Funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards to Aughanagh Cemetery, Ballinafad, Co. Sligo.

In keeping with current government guidelines, John’s funeral will be restricted to family only. For those wishing to offer their sympathy, we suggest using the online condolence link below.

The MacPherson family very much appreciate your support at this time.
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Cutting through the legalese: Legal Professional Privilege

Legal Professional Privilege (Privilege) entitles a party to withhold evidence from production to a third party, an opponent to proceedings, or the court. Once Privilege has been established, it’s an absolute right to withhold the document in question.

It is generally accepted that Privilege cannot be claimed unless the evidence in question is confidential, so where the communications or the document has ceased to be confidential the document containing it can no longer be privileged. For the same reason, communication between opposing parties cannot be subject to Privilege (unless they are on a “without prejudice” basis).

There are 2 main types of Privilege:
• Legal advice privilege, this protects confidential communications between the legal professional and the client provided that the communication is providing or receiving legal advice.  It does not protect communication between third parties.
• Litigation privilege, this protects confidential communications or evidence between legal professional, clients and third parties made for the purpose of litigation, whether such litigation is actual or pending.

The underlying purpose of Privilege is to allow a party to obtain legal advice without comprising his position with the opponent. The legal advice can come from any member of the legal profession including, solicitors, barristers, in-house lawyers, legal executives and trainee solicitors.

Privilege belongs to the client and it is, therefore, only the client, or their legal representative (with authority) who can waive Privilege.

In litigation, Privilege entitles a party to withhold inspection of the Privileged document, it does not provide the right not to “disclose” the document. The Privileged document must be included in the list of documents sent to the other side for inspection. Section 31.10(4) of the Civil Procedure Rules provides that the list of documents must indicate “those documents in respect of which the party claims a right or duty to withhold inspection”. Section 31.19(3) goes on to state that “A person who wishes to claim that he has a right or duty to withhold inspection of a document, or part of a document, must state in writing that he has a duty”.

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