Experts say that engaging in playful activities through adulthood can help lower stress, improve cognitive functions, and build social bonds with others, which is so much more than what your phone can do for you. So what are you waiting for? Round up the family, grab one of these lawn games for adults, and let the good time sroll.
Spikeball Game Set $59.99
The flexible, hula-hoop-sized net stands on its foldable legs and can be taken to the beach or the park to give four players plenty of space to run around. Start the two-on-two game by bouncing a ball off the net, sending it flying toward your opponents—they have three passes between them to send the ball back over to your team. When they miss, you score, and the first one to get to 21 wins.
The Pocket Shot $25.00
Who doesn't love lining up cans and shooting them down with a slingshot? It's demanding yet thrilling. The Pocket Shot is a super powerful slingshot that shoots at two or three times the rate of a regular slingshot. It's super tiny, so it fits in your pocket.
Giant 4-Connect-In-A-Row $79.99
Two players at a time try to insert their red or blue coins into the wooden frame to form a vertical or horizontal line of all the same color. It's way more challenging than you'd think.
Visa Medical Appointment
For your appointment you must bring:
·Your valid original passport. Driving license is not accepted.
·HAP ID (体检号) and your e-Medical Referral Letter.
·Prescription glasses or contact lenses.
·Any specialist's reports about your medical condition.
At visa medical assessment
·A phone interpreter will be made available upon request.
·You will be required to change into a medical shirt provided for your visa medical assessment. We recommend that female applicants NOT wear a dress or clothing which is difficult to remove to the appointment.
·If you are having an x-ray, you will be asked to remove all necklaces and neck chains and tie long hair back. We request valuables not be brought to the assessment. Change rooms and lockers will be available to store your belongings, including your mobile phone which must be kept in a locker during your assessment.
Important information for your appointment
Blood Test
You are required to have a blood test, please eat and drink as normal before your appointment. There is no need to fast.
Arriving for your appointment
Please arrive on time for your appointment and allow approximately 2 hours for your assessment to be completed.
Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, please call our contact centre on 1300794919 as it may affect you being able to proceed with the assessment.
Menstruation (生理期)
If you have booked your appointment when menstruating, please go online to reschedule your appointment so it falls 4—6 days after you have finished menstruating.
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The world's craziest festivals
Crazy festivals all over the world are out there just waiting to be celebrated. Join Cornelia Kumfert on a trip to the most unusual events taking place around the globe.
Burning Man Festival
Every year in Nevada (US) there is artwork and cunosities galore to marvel at when the Black Rock Desert changes into a mammoth art exhibition.
In August and September, some 70,00 people come here to celetrate the Burning Man Festival.
San Diego Comic Con
Surely superheroes don't queue? Well, at San Diego's Comic Convention they do. Each July hey open their dos to fans of Superman and other comic figures. More than 100,000 annual visitors have paid homage to their mythical heroes.
Crying Baby Festival, Tokyo
At the Crying Baby Festival in Tokyo (Japan), sumo wrestlers do what they can to bring babies to tears.
Sadists run riot? Certainly not! It's a 400-year-old tradition based on a Japanese proverb, which says that crying babies grow fastest and parents believe the event brings good health to their children.
Palio Contest, Siena
Fame and honour await the winner of the Palio contest in Siena (Italy).
In July and August, ten inhabitants of different districts of the city jockey for first place in a spectacular horse race.
The trophy goes to the contestant whose horse crosses the finishing line first—whether he's still in the saddle or not.
Adult Summer Reading
How to participate (参加):
Starting Saturday July1 sign at the Circulation Desk and receive a Summer Reading T-shirt! Enter a raffle ticket (彩票) for each book you read for a chance to win a weekly prize.
Read any book of your chance. The more you read, the greater your chance to win a prize! Entries must be received by Tuesday, August 22 at 9pm.
Notes：Send us a photo of yourself wearing your Summer Reading T-shit to framinghams ummerreading@ gmail. com for a chance to win a grand prize.
What you can win：
Weekly prizes will be drawn on the following days
July10- Gift card for a dozen donuts donated (捐赠) by Cael Bagel
July 17- ﹩5 gift card donated by Mad Willes
July 24- ﹩5 gift card donated by Mad Willes
July31- ﹩10 gift card to Barnes and Noble donated by the Friends of the Framingham Library
August7 ﹩10 gift card to Barnes and Noble donated by the Friends of the Framingham Library
August14- ﹩25 gift card donated by Zaftig Delicatessen
Grand prize
880 gift card to Barnes&Noble or a Kindle Paper white donated by the Friends of the Framingham Library
The Finale Concert
Wednesday. August 23 at 7pm Costin Room, Main Library
The grand prize winners will be drawn, followed by a concert by The Love Dogs. Enjoy ice cream donated by Ben & Jerry's Natick.
For more information: Call 508-532-5570 x4351 or visit www. Framingham library. org
This year, we are delighted to launch the first time American Short Fiction (ASF), From Thursday, May 26, to Monday, May 30, we will welcome twenty-four writers to Austin to study with short-story masters Karen Russell and Dantiel W. Moniz over the course of five inspiring, enlightening days.
Participants will attend daily fiction workshops, one-on-one meetings with distinguished faculty, and craft lectures by faculty, special guests, and ASF editors. We'll provide space to create new work and make lasting connections in the atmosphere of the sights, sounds, and swimming holes of Austin.
How to Apply
Applications are due February 15 by 11：59pm. To apply, please send us a double-spaced writing sample of up to 25 pages through our submit table application site (https：//American short fiction. org/workshop/). There is a non-refundable ﹩20 application fee. We will inform applicants of their acceptance by email on or before March 15.
Tuition for the workshop is ﹩1, 800, which does not include room and board. We are working with a local hotel within walking distance of our office for a discounted block of rooms, and you are also welcome to seek out accommodations on your own.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
We are proud to offer financial assistance to attend the workshop in the form of two scholarships and two fellowships. Our merit-based (基于优秀的) scholarships will come with a 50% reduction in tuition. Our fellowships are need-based, and cover the entire cost of the workshop and accommodations. Writers from historically under served communities are encouraged to apply.
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Could you cook Christmas dinner in an AIR FRYER?
Graphic shows they deliver juicy results on a roast chicken…and they are up to three times cheaper than an oven to run.
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WHICH APPLIANCE IS BEST FOR COOKING CHICKEN? |
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Appliance |
Electric oven |
Pressure cooker |
Air fryer |
Slow cooker |
Halogen oven |
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Cooking time |
76mins |
32mins |
53mins |
180mins |
54mins |
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Energy used to cook |
1. 157 kWh |
0. 336 kWh |
0. 54 kWh |
0. 9 kWh |
1. 166 kWh |
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Cost to cook |
39p |
11p |
18p |
31p |
40p |
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Quality |
Meat was a little dry but the skin was crispy and browned |
Cooked rather than roasted, skin not crispy |
Juicy, flavorsome meat with a crispy brown skin |
Well cooked but skin only slightly crispy |
Full of flavor with a crispy skin |
The Which? testers initially cooked a three-pound (1.4 kg) chicken in all these appliances, including both a halogen and conventional oven. This bird would be big enough to feed four people, with enough meat left for some Boxing Day sandwiches. They found the pressure cooker was both the cheapest and quickest way of roasting it, taking 32 minutes and costing a tiny 11p – 28p cheaper than the electric oven. But unlike the oven, it fell short on getting achieving one of the highlights of the Christmas roast – the brown, crispy skin.
The air fryer also cooked the chicken's skin nicely but gave perfect, tender meat, all for just 18p and in under an hour. Additionally, if you ditched the oven and used an air fryer for every Sunday roast for the rest of the year, using the gadget would equate to an annual saving of £11.
The testers did note that the chicken cooked in the electric oven was also a little dry, meaning the air fryer came out on top over all other appliances.
The cost savings will soon be lost if you have to cook more than one batch though, so it's still better to use your oven if you're cooking large quantities.
However, the slow cooker received a bonus point for requiring less hands-on attention, and was therefore the most convenient.
Hours&Admission
Open daily 10 a. m. —5 p. m. except major holidays(see below)
July and August only—Thursdays until 7 p. m.
Please note: all MIT Museum sites are wheelchair accessible.
Admission beginning July 1, 2018
Adults: $10. 00;youth under 18, students, seniors: $5. 00;children under age 5: free
Admission is free on the last Sunday of each month, all day, from September 2018 to June 2019.
Evening programs are free with Museum Admission.
Visit our Partner Organizations page for more information about discounts(折扣).
Closed, 2019:
January 1: New Year's Day
May 27: Memorial Day
July 4: Independence Day
September 2: Labor Day
November 28: Thanksgiving Day
December 24&25: Christmas Eve&Christmas Day
December 31: Early Closing for New Year's Day
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers trails (路线) for all skill levels and we've pulled together a list of some of the easier hiking trails that are perfect for kids.
Gatlinburg Trail
The Gatlinburg Trail is easy to get to and perfect for a first time hiking experience. Pets and bikes are allowed on this one too. The trail is relatively flat and follows along the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River for about 2 miles, so the roundtrip length is just 3.9 miles. Hike at your own pace and enjoy!
Porters Creek Trail
The Porters Creek trailhead is located in Greenbrier Cove. The trail makes a great hike any time of the year due to its lower elevation (海拔). As you make your way along the hiking trail from the parking lot to Porters Flat, you'll see remains of the Elbert Cantrell farmhouse, Ownby Cemetery, the John Messer farm site and more. And if you happen to visit during the spring season, be on the lookout for all the beautiful spring wildflowers beginning to bloom. The roundtrip length is 4 miles.
Laurel Falls
The Laurel Falls trail is 2.3 miles round trip and considered to be one of the best waterfall hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains! Laurel Falls Trail is paved but rocky and uneven, and there are a few steep drop-offs as you get closer to the falls, so wear appropriate shoes and keep small children close.
Andrew's Bald Hiking Trail
Andrew's Bald Hiking Trail is 1. 8 miles each way and relatively easy to negotiate. You may find patches of wild berries and beautiful wildflowers but best of all, some amazing views of the Great Smoky Mountains. It's also a great spot to stop and enjoy a picnic with the family.
Check out our top 5 weather apps for your smart phones, which will keep you one step ahead of nature.
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Tornado Warning and Alert App This app from the American Red Cross tracks a tornado as it approaches with step-by-step advice about what to do before the storm hits. A siren warning is built into the app and goes off when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issues a tornado warning in your area. |
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The Weather Channel App This app includes weekly weather forecasts from more than 200 meteorologists and lets you check what kind of weather lays ahead, complete with storm prediction maps. The Weather Channel App also alerts users to storm warning in the area. |
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Lightening Finder If the goal is to get to the storm, rather than avoid it, this app is here to help. The Lightening Finder color—codes the age of the lightening bolt, and estimates a safe distance from which to watch it. |
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NOAA Weather Radio HD This app broadcasts radio reports from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and gives you around-the-clock updates on the latest weather warnings, watches, advisories, and forecasts. Push notifications alert you to serious storm warnings in your area even when you are not currently using the application. The app also gives detailed four-day forecasts based on your GPS coordinates, or a chosen location. |
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Dark Sky Stay dry with Dark Sky, which offers weather reports, including minute-by-minute rain forecasts for your exact location. To keep its predictions as accurate as possible, this app forecasts only one hour into the future. |
