| Makati’s generosity to elderly
Makati today can rightly boast of having the country�s best programs for elderly citizens. City hall employees affectionately refer to them as the �se�orito� and �se�orita� citizens of the country�s financial capital because Mayor Jejomar wants to treat them with old-fashioned reverence and affection. Under Mayor Binay, Makati�s elderly citizens enjoy privileges above and beyond those required by the national law. Seniors can watch movies for free in all cinemas. At city government expense, Makati�s seniors get to watch noontime TV variety shows live in the ABS-CBN and GMA studios under Makati�s �Lakbay Saya ni Lolo at Lola� program. Birthday cakes The city delivers a cake to their homes on their birthday and golden wedding anniversary; gives those who are poor a midyear and Christmas gift of P1,000 and sponsors free field trips and excursions to museums, historical and scenic sites in Metro Manila and other parts of the country.
Rooms with a view in Harbor Country
New Buffalo's Marina Grand Resort opened in July 2006 right on New Buffalo Harbor, upping the stock in chic shelters in the area known as Harbor Country. Part hotel, part luxury condominium, Marina Grand combines the best of both worlds: There's a concierge desk in the modest lobby, but the rooms are so quiet and private, they feel like home. There's a top-notch tavern adjacent to the hotel, but the suites include fully equipped kitchens and dining areas adequate for hosting a formal meal.
Not to mention location, location, location. Marina Grand is right on the water, a few blocks west of Whittaker Street in the heart of downtown New Buffalo. It's within walking distance of Whittaker Street's dining options and boutiques, the village's main grocery store (if you're putting that kitchen to use) and, of course, the beach.
Religion Briefs
This church service will be contemporary in style with music and worship more in keeping with today's culture and tastes.Mid-week Bible study is held 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Kathy Twitchell's home. "Discovering Your Church" is the topic.For more information, call Pastor Burns at 265-7293 or contact by e-mail at pastorwilly@qwestoffice.com. The church is located at NW 59th and Biggs. Turn west on 58th across from Newport Cinema.'Kickball' discussed at AtonementInterim Pastor Don Parsons will be preaching at both the 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. services this Sunday at Atonement Lutheran Church. The education hour for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. and the adult forum this week is "Kickball." This Sunday is also infant powdered formula Sunday. Everyone is encouraged to stop by the church between now and Sunday and drop off any brand of powdered infant formula.Also on Sunday at 1 p.m., Guy Di Torrice, also known as "The Fossil Guy," will be making a presentation in the Fellowship Hall about coastal paleontology history followed by a guided beach walk at 3 p.m.
Rumor found untrue at JCHS
Officials at Jefferson City School District are trying to quell another rumor of possible violence at a school.
According to School District Spokesman David Luther, around noon Thursday, one student at the high school spoke to another student and word eventually came to principals that there might be a weapon in the building."Our principals got enough information to do a search and went through several book bags and eventually the principals were satisfied that the rumor was false," he said. "Classes were never disrupted and students went about their normal activities."Acting principal Delinda Fitch also noted that students were very cooperative and understanding of the situation.Earlier this week the district put out a release to quell rumors about a threat written on a bathroom wall at Thomas Jefferson Middle School last week.
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CREATURE COMFORTS: SCI-FI FANTASIES
NEW YORK is no place to be in "Cloverfield," a modestly budgeted film about a monster who destroys the city (Jan. 18). The film is produced by "Alias' " J.J. Abrams, who steps in as director to steer the 11th "Star Trek" film into space with a young crew on board. Another TV talent stepping behind the camera is "X-Files" creator Chris Carter, who makes his feature directing debut with July's untitled "X-Files" sequel, starring Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny.
BATTLE OF THE SEXES: ROMANTIC COMEDIES
THERE are enough romances on the horizon to keep hearts fluttering -- Patrick Dempsey realizes he loves his friend in "Made of Honor" (May 2); Ryan Reynolds is a divorcing dad in "Definitely, Maybe" (Feb.
Radio Talk
The station is mostly appealing to Clear Channel's now killed-off 105.3/The Buzz, but is still throwing in an occasional Guns 'n Roses or Aerosmith cut to appease former 96rockers. Question: is the name Project a good one? Is it the type of name that will last 32 years? Is it cool enough to appeal to the 18-34 male audience they appear to be seeking? And how about 94.9/The Bull, formerly Lite 94.9? Unlike Project, which is a unique name in the Clear Channel family of stations, the Bull is used at several Clear Channel country stations. The name, introduced in December, conveys masculinity and in-your-face attitude. But the station is supposed to be a female-skewing country music station, according to its execs. And with the addition of the Braves, does the station's name and message vibe with its music? It's obviously too early to say but do you think it works? Also, let's go back a couple of years to the introduction of rock station Dave, formerly Z93.
Christian Democrat Cunek example of modern Czech segregator-press
I think that an unemployed person should get money for three months, but then he/she should come and apply for public benefiting work. Who does not want to work, must die of hunger." Nemecek says that not even Miroslav Kalousek, party former chairman who is considered a right-winger, would have dared say something like this. This year, Cunek moved a majority of rent non-payers, most of them Romanies, to "indestructible" container-like flats with washable plaster and transferred the others during the night far away from Vsetin from where they will not return because they do not have money for bus, Nemecek writes. Svehla writes in Respekt that the situation of the Romany minority, which is about 400,000 strong in the 10 million country according to estimates, has been worse and worse in the Czech Republic since the change of regime in 1989.
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