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It's been a busy year for signage in the Pilbara. The Pilbara Regional Council (PRC) in collaboration with member Local Governments has made a commitment this year to focus on improving tourism signage across the Pilbara thanks to support from the Pilbara Development Commission.
One such project saw regional entry signs installed at key drive entry points into the region. The entry points, which had previously been unmarked, now warmly welcome visitors and alert them to the fact that they are in the Pilbara.
"It's astonishing to think that until this project was complete, visitors entering into the region would never have known they had arrived in the beautiful Pilbara" said PRC CEO Tony Friday. "Now the signs provide a warm welcome, enhancing visitor's experience of the region".
Not the only signage project delivered this year, the PRC has also been working with the Town of Port Hedland and City of Karratha to deliver additional tourism signage at Peawah Rest Stop as well as five more regionally consistent signs that welcome visitors to both local government areas.
"The PRC was able to deliver a great outcome for the region, driving significant value out of the available funding" said Mr Friday. "Not only that, but the consistent signage contributes to visitor's experience and improves the Pilbara's recognition as a destination that welcomes and encourages visitors."
The PRC has another signage project underway – to improve the Warlu Way Tourist Drive Trail. A combination of directional and interpretative signage will be installed on the iconic tourist trail, encouraging visitors to spend time and explore our beautiful region.
Pilbara Development Commission Chief Executive Officer Terry Hill said improving signage in the region would support the growing tourism industry.
"Tourism is a key economic driver of the Pilbara, and having consistent signage will help us to create a strong identity and sense of place," Mr Hill said.
The delivery of these projects is an exemplar of local and state government working together to swiftly address a need, and support the development of the regions tourism industry. Each project has been made possible by the Pilbara Development Commission through Royalties for Regions. A group of representatives from each of the Pilbara LGAs including the City of Karratha, Shire of Ashburton, Shire of East Pilbara and Town of Port Hedland, as well as Australia's North West Tourism, Main Roads WA, the Department of Biodiversity and Attraction, Pilbara Development Commission and the PRC are working together to drive these projects forward.


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One of the most frequently asked questions we get is how to tame ever-present frizz. For curly and straight haired girls alike, humidity and heat (just to name a couple) can wreak havoc on your hair and can leave you with more than a few hairs out of place. To combat this, we asked our very own Eric Hauck for a few tips.
It's all about the right haircut
"First off, start with a great haircut. I like to take weight out of thick hair so it bounces up, instead of being weighed down," says Eric. "Cleaning up split ends is crucial because you're getting rid of the hair that's naturally frizzy, so you're setting up your hair for success."
Conditioned hair is happy hair
In the colder months you're going to want extra moisture, so "apply a leave-in conditioner (I like No FrizzLeave-In Conditioner for extra frizz protection) from the middle to the ends of hair and comb with a wide-tooth comb," Eric explains. "This will give your hair an extra boost of conditioner and will weightlessly block humidity."
Using the right product cocktail is key
"If you're looking to achieve the perfect smooth, frizz-free blowout, apply a cocktail of the No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream and one pump of either No Frizz Nourishing Oil or the Satin Hair Serum. Finish the style with No Frizz Humidity Shield to block humidity and frizz before it starts."
Embrace your natural texture:
"Products can enhance your style, but remember to work with what you have! Sometimes the best styles occur when you let your hair dry naturally," says Eric. "Add a little Full Dry Volume Blast for natural waves, and you're ready to go!"

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The superior location backs onto and has access to the 5 star Bernal Heights Park and enjoys all the walking trials, playground, picnic spots and the 360 degree views the park has to offer. It is close to transportation, good schools, shops, and easy access to downtown and the freeway.
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Former Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) is a beloved figure amongst the libertarian movement in the United States and he has become the voice of the the conservative-libertarian movement in recent years. While Dr. Paul was never able to find success appealing to mainstream Republicans, he nonetheless remains an important voice for non-interventionist foreign policy in the GOP. Here's what Dr. Paul believes we should do about the recent violence in Paris.
The horrific attacks in Paris on Friday have, predictably, led to much over-reaction and demands that we do more of the exact things that radicalize people and make them want to attack us. The French military wasted no time bombing Syria in retaliation for the attacks, though it is not known where exactly the attackers were from. Thousands of ISIS fighters in Syria are not Syrian, but came to Syria to overthrow the Assad government from a number of foreign countries — including from France and the US.
Ironically, the overthrow of Assad has also been the goal of both the US and France since at least 2011.
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Because the US and its allies are essentially on the same side as ISIS and other groups – seeking the overthrow of Assad – many of the weapons they have sent to the more "moderate" factions also seeking Assad's ouster have ended up in the hands of radicals. Moderate groups have joined more radical factions over and over, taking their US-provided training and weapons with them. Other moderate groups have been captured or killed, their US-provided weapons also going to the radicals. Thus the more radical factions have become better equipped and better trained, while occasionally being attacked by US or allied planes.
Does anyone not believe this is a recipe for the kind of disaster we have now seen in Paris? The French in particular have been very active in arming even the more radical groups in Syria, as they push for more political influence in the region. Why do they still refuse to believe in the concept of blowback? Is it because the explanation that, "they hate us because we are free," makes it easier to escalate abroad and crack down at home?
It may not be popular to say this as emotions run high and calls ring out for more bombing in the Middle East, but there is another way to address the problem. There is an alternative to using more military intervention to address a problem that was caused by military intervention in the first place.
That solution is to reject the militarists and isolationists. It is to finally reject the policy of using "regime change" to further perceived US and western foreign policy goals, whether in Iraq, Libya, Syria, or elsewhere. It is to reject the foolish idea that we can ship hundreds of millions of dollars worth of weapons to "moderates" in the Middle East and expect none of them to fall into the hands of radicals.
More bombs will not solve the problems in the Middle East. But a more promising approach to the Middle East is currently under fire from the isolationists in Washington. The nuclear deal with Iran ends UN sanctions and opens that country to international trade. Just last week the presidents of France and Iran met to discuss a number of trade deals. Other countries have followed. Trade and respect for national sovereignty trumps violence, but Washington still doesn't seem to get it. Most presidential candidates compete to thump the table loudest against any deal with Iran. They will use this attack to propagandize against approving trade with Iran even though Iran has condemned the attack and is also in the crosshairs of ISIS.
Here is the alternative: Focus on trade and friendly relations, stop shipping weapons, abandon "regime change" and other manipulations, respect national sovereignty, and maintain a strong defense at home including protecting the borders from those who may seek to do us harm.
We should abandon the failed policies of the past, before it's too late.
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Rage Against Patent and Copyright Imperialism in New Zealand
Summary: New Zealand continues to lead the way in keeping software patents away
THE United States is saturated with software patents and this new example includes pure mathematics. To quote: "Roseville retail software company Revionics Inc. was awarded a new patent for its price optimization software." This is calculus as a monopoly.
Over in NZ, NZOSS fights against what it perceives to be a back door for software patents. To quote: "In the past New Zealand has shown great foresight and leadership in the world by staying true to its national ethos, even at the cost of breaking from international conventions. From recognising a woman's right to vote and denying US nuclear powered warships the right to transit, NZ has shown the willingness to make a principled stand, even if doing so was seen by many as risky. These decisions have proven to be some of our best moments, and have helped to shape our national pride and culture. New Zealand again has an opportunity to make a principled stand. It's not quite as obvious as women's suffrage or as emotionally resonant as NZ's anti nuclear stance, but its effect on our nation's future could be similarly profound.
"Over in NZ, NZOSS fights against what it perceives to be a back door for software patents.""The issue is software patents. In NZ software is currently patentable merely because the Patents Act 1953 predated the widespread existence of software, and therefore does not specifically exclude it. Unlike mechanical inventions, software which is essentially written instructions for a computer, is also protected by copyright, as books, music and other expressions of creativity are. The NZOSS membership, along with most kiwi software developers, believe that copyright is sufficient protection, and that software patents are both unnecessary and actually detrimental to the industry. One need only look as far as the legal spectacles created by software patent disputes between major corporations in the US and EU to see the wealth they squander – as much as half a trillion dollars wasted since 1990 according to one academic study."
The New Zealand industry is overwhelmingly against software patents, but colonists like those who illegally hounded Kim Dotcom are trying to get their way. To quote this new report: "When the feds enlisted the help of New Zealand authorities to arrest Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom, I figured there was evidence. I'd forgotten that this is the new USA, where the concept that proof is vital in criminal proceedings seems to have died long ago. This is a fact the New Zealand courts are now realizing, as they delve into the matter of their police's involvement in the fiasco.
"They're also discovering that New Zealand law enforcement was acting on information that could come out of any cold war spy movie from the sixties. Our feds thought Dotcom had a suicide device, a way to instantly destroy the evidence and escape their justice. New Zealand Herald's David Fisher quotes testamony from Detective Inspector Grant Wormald, in charge of the New Zealand raid on Dotcom's home:
"Mr Wormald said he was told by the FBI that Dotcom 'carried a device with him to delete servers around the world'. Earlier evidence stated no such device was ever found.
"Mr Davison, who had called it a 'Doomsday' device, was told the device could have been triggered in seconds from any computer, laptop or phone in the possession of about 20 people on the property."
"I guess that's plausible, especially if you buy the theory that he's a mastermind criminal with a plot to end intellectual property as we know it".
As we showed here before, there are higher powers at work and they work hard to legalise software patents in New Zealand, planting that flag in another distant nation in the southern hemisphere. █


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The latest addition to the Minnie lineup, the rear-bedroom 2500FL model gets attention everywhere it goes, from a Massachusetts RV park to the middle of Manhattan
The minute we saw this trailer, we knew it was going to be a fun test.
Winnebago's series of Minnie travel trailers is designed for just that — family fun. The trailers are nicely designed and built with modern amenities. The newest member of the clan, the single-slide, rear-queen-bed 2500FL, doesn't disappoint.
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This test came on the heels of a remarkable acknowledgement by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and CNBC network that Winnebago Industries and its president, Mike Happe, were riding atop the RV industry's recent wave of success. And so it was that we started this test by towing the 2500FL into Manhattan from Massachusetts one Friday, as Winnebago and CNBC wanted to showcase the manufacturer's latest advancements.
Everywhere we stopped on the way to New York, whether at a Pilot Flying J travel plaza or parked within the security zone at the NYSE, this Winnebago received lots of attention. With its royal-blue-and-black two-tone exterior, sporty deluxe aluminum wheels and metallic-silver "W" graphics that glimmer in the sunlight, this is an RV that has "Check me out" built into its DNA. People would stop and give a thumbs-up for it, and everyone from network executives to NYPD officers had to come and take a look.
There are plenty of travel trailers we wouldn't want to haul around the southern tip of Manhattan, but the Minnie towed beautifully. At just a little longer than 28 feet, the 2500FL is small enough to handle without too much tail swing, yet, within, it still has a roomy, comfortable living space.
Following our little adventure in New York, we proceeded to Oak Haven Family Campground in Wales, Massachusetts, just outside the historic town of Sturbridge. A nice Good Sam Park equipped with 140 campsites, an outdoor swimming pool and a store, Oak Haven is a great place to stay while visiting Old Sturbridge Village or the weeklong Brimfield Antique Shows held in May, July and September.
While the Minnie's eye-catching appearance does attract attention, it's still quite at home in the campground. On the outside, you'll find all the usual trappings expected of a midpriced travel trailer. Under the plentiful shade provided by the optional 18-foot Dometic power awning are the two entrances, the front one serving the living area and the rear one the bedroom, both with dual manual pullout steps.
Besides the optional large grab handle for the front door, under the awning you'll find an optional backer plate area to mount an outside TV, along with an electrical outlet and coax cable connection into the trailer's central TV system, the freshwater-tank fill, refrigerator vent, furnace and water heater. While the water heater is probably OK, I'm not a big fan of furnaces under awnings, especially right where you'd be likely to put a picnic table and have to listen to the noise. Caution should be taken by any RVer when combustion appliances are under the awning. If the furnace kicks on, for instance, it can heat items on the table, especially plastic tablecloths, which can ignite. Also, if you use an enclosed screen room, make sure it is ventilated when using the appliances to reduce effects of carbon monoxide.
A cavernous storage area runs across the back of the Minnie with compartment doors of ample size to admit most chairs and large items. The doors themselves are standard radius-corner style with thumb lock and key lock, and are held open by the customary plastic catches. We would love to see magnetic catches here, but the plastic ones are serviceable.
The aluminum-frame trailer (walls and floor) has 5/8-inch plywood flooring and an optional enclosed underbelly, and is set on the NXG Frame chassis system. This chassis from BAL RV Products Group is said to be stronger and lighter than comparable fully welded steel frames. Made with high-strength low-alloy steel, the chassis is powder-coated to resist corrosion. While some common components like the trailer A-frame and bumper are robotically welded, the rest of the frame is built using individual pieces Huck-bolted together, providing a consistent clamp load, according to the manufacturer. Crawling under the trailer, I found a nicely engineered frame that looked tight and was free of rust, which many new trailers will have right from the factory.
Aluminum-frame tinted windows with radius corners are standard, with a mix of jalousie, slider and hung glass. The windows are set into high-gloss gel-coat exterior walls available in five attention-grabbing colors. In addition to LED lighting under the awning, LEDs take the place of the standard porch light, although some people may not think this is an improvement. In consideration of the neighbors, the use of a small amber light rather than super-bright LEDs will be less obtrusive.
The Minnie towed easily on this platform, even on the highways around New York City, and was well balanced and compliant. The standard spring suspension attached to dual 3,000-pound axles with 14-inch aluminum wheels provided a predictable amount of support without the trailer being too bouncy.
The street side of the 2500FL has the single slideout, as well as all the standard utility connections. Standouts include an optional exterior shower and black-tank flush, cable- and satellite-TV connections, and a 30-amp Furrion twist-lock power-cord set. The rear has a spare tire with a "Winnebago"-emblazoned tire cover, a 4-inch square-tube bumper for hose storage and an optional roof ladder. The Minnie comes standard with walkable roof decking.
The trailer can be stabilized on all four corners with optional manual-crank lateral-arm jacks that function well, in addition to the optional 12-volt DC power A-frame jack. Twin 5-gallon LP-gas cylinders and the standard battery tray complete the attachments to the trailer A-frame.
Upon entering the 2500FL, the first thing you notice is how bright and open it is. Winnebago uses light-tan wall paneling and whitewashed oak-colored cabinets with darker accents in this package. Of the six interior combinations, Onyx was the one featured in the test unit. The counter is a dark-marble laminate with a faux-glass-tile wallpaper backsplash. Upholstery is soft vinyl in dark chocolate, and the dinette seat backs and window valances are clad in an attractive tan-and-black swirl fabric. All of this is atop a vinyl floor that has the appearance of recycled oak, which looks modern and stylish.
Of the three "optional" packages — Value, Comfort and Convenience — two are mandatory. Dealers are required to order them, and no trailer will be sold without them.
Although "optional" and "mandatory" have opposite meanings in the real world, here these packages aren't options at all but standard features. A long list of à-la-carte options means the Minnie can be outfitted in just about any way the purchaser desires.
To the right of the main entrance is a jackknife sofa that is set out just enough from the sloping front wall to allow comfortable seating for a 6-footer. A small shelf sits low behind the sofa to act as soft-goods storage, or whatever you like, and the open space in front of the shelf leads to a cavernous storage area under the sofa, which is accessed by a large hinged door on the front of the couch. Accessible from the front entry door, the compartment is really handy, as we could open the door and put camera bags, purses and such inside without having to go inside the trailer.
The sofa has end-table cabinets on both sides and a pair of bookend ceiling cabinets with a long overhead shelf between them. Windows that open on each side of the sofa provide nice ventilation for when you're watching the 32-inch LCD TV, for instance, which is mounted on the opposite wall. Next to the screen is a Dometic thermostat for the furnace and the optional 15,000-Btu air conditioner (13,000 Btu is standard). Wall outlets on each side are convenient for plugging in chargers for all those necessary electronics. Well-positioned LED lighting is standard throughout.
The slideout contains a booth-style dinette that converts into a small bed. Folded down, it's great for kids or a small adult. Set back up, we found it adequate for meals, although we missed having a power outlet close by. We wound up running an extension cord across the window valance to the outlet behind the TV.
Across from the slide is the nicely appointed galley. The neo-angle base cabinet features a large under-sink space and three full-length drawers facing the dinette. A large two-level storage cabinet is around the corner. A stainless-steel double-bowl sink sits in the countertop, and an optional three-burner range is to the right, next to the 6-cubic-foot double-door Dometic LP-gas-and-electric refrigerator.
We found the counter space sufficient for moderate cooking duties, especially with the sink covers in place. Above the counter is a single-door wall cabinet, flanked by the stereo and command center on the left and the microwave on the right. The command center is concealed neatly behind a cabinet door and includes the light switches, tank-level gauges, awning controls, and water heater and water-pump switches.
The hallway contains abundant cabinetry along the curb side of the trailer, and includes a combination closet-and-pantry cabinet. The cabinet is conveniently arranged, albeit a bit hard to access because of the narrowness of the hallway, but it works. Below it are two smaller cabinets and the electrical load center.
On the street side of the hallway is the full dry bath, which includes a ceramic toilet, a stainless-steel sink, a mirrored double-door vanity and a walk-in shower. While compact, the bathroom is adequately sized for the task with ample counter space for all the necessities. The rectangular shower with ABS surround has plenty of room and features a skylight and an arched accordion-topped, magnetic-latched shower screen that offers extra shoulder room. The only addition we would like to see is lighting both above the sink and in the shower area. With the single LED fixture above the door, the room is somewhat dark at night, especially in the shower.
The roomy and well-appointed master bedroom fills out the rear of the 2500FL. A queen-size memory-foam mattress sits atop a nicely designed storage cabinet, which is accessed by lifting the bed with the assistance of gas props. On either side of the bed are shirt wardrobes with two-door cabinets above. Access, or for that matter, egress, is easily facilitated in the bedroom, as it not only has an outside entry door but two emergency-exit windows, one on each side. The curbside emergency exit window is a bit odd because it's right next to an exit door. A jalousie window opens at the head of the bed, and a standard 14-by-14-inch crank-up roof vent is directly above the bed. The mattress wasn't the best, but what factory RV mattress is?
The Winnebago Minnie is a well-designed and well-equipped trailer. While the price point on the 2500FL is on the higher end for this class, the build quality, feature set and the support of the Winnebago brand are more than worth the difference.
Chris Dougherty is technical editor of Trailer Life and MotorHome. Chris is an RVDA/RVIA certified technician and lifelong RVer, including 10 years as a full-timer. He and his wife make their home in Massachusetts and hit the road with their travel trailer every chance they get.


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Even though you're reading this slightly before the first day of E3, I was lucky enough to get some hands-on time with Microsoft's self-proclaimed Gran Turismo crusher over a month ago back at the GameSpy offices. I'd been told that Microsoft Game Studios was going to swing by to demo its new never-before-seen racing game which was exclusively being developed for Xbox and all information was under strict embargo.
I couldn't really imagine what would be different over and above the likes of the excellent Project Gotham Racing 2 and more recently the gritty RalliSport Challenge 2. Surely I wasn't going to be presented with a new NASCAR title? Boring... After a few hours of waiting -- I mean working -- the guys from MS arrived and all my questions and queries would be laid to rest almost immediately.
Forza Motorsport is quite literally the Xbox's answer to Sony's legendary Gran Turismo series. Seen by everyone who's got eyes as the very best in video-game car racing, GT has long been the beast to beat in the digital racing genre. Slick, smooth, and refined, Polyphony's world-famous series is about to get a little static shock when it realizes that Forza should by no means be dismissed as another pretender to the crown of racing.
It was explained to me by the MS people that Forza has been in serious development for well over two years at this point. It aims to nail virtually all the same levels of gameplay, polish, and reverence that Gran Turismo 4 is set to bring to the table, while taking the car-ownership experience to dizzying new heights via online racing through Xbox Live.
Boasting a similar level of graphical detail to that found in the tracks, environments, and car models of the lush PGR2, Forza does away with the arcade-style gameplay elements and replaces it with teeth-jarring realism. Take my spin in the sexy Subaru Imprezza WRX-ST for example. The car stuck to the corners of the incredibly realistic-looking asphalt almost exactly the same way that the real-life car would do.
This is probably because the 100 plus real-world cars in Forza have all been painstakingly modeled -- both in terms of physics and appearance -- to be as lifelike as is humanly possible. Full damage modeling is also included -- damage does, of course, alter the performance of the cars -- and boasting gorgeous real-time reflective algorithms, Forza ain't no slouch in the visuals department.
The single-player game will consist of a monstrous career mode where winning races and competitions produce cash which is then used to build up a healthy garage of cars. In the garage, you'll be able to pimp out and fully customize pretty much all aspects of your car's performance by choosing from over 150 after-market parts and additions.
Tuning, tweaking, and polishing is an important part of the car-ownership sensation, and MS is pushing this aspect of Forza particularly hard. While the single-player game represents a huge challenge, MS was not really talking much about the online portion of the game.
But the most fun I had with my limited time with Forza was climbing behind the wheel of the Ferrari Enzo -- a 660 bhp supercar with more style and rasping acceleration than practically any other vehicle on the planet. It was fantastic to drive this sucker around a twisty-turny gran prix track, accelerating hard into long straightaways and then breaking manically in order to avoid a spin out on the tight chicanes. Just a few short minutes of driving the Enzo was enough to leave me begging for more.
Luckily, Microsoft's internal development team is hard at work slogging away in order to ship Forza in time for the holidays later this year. I'm ready to get some more playtime with that Enzo here at E3, so stay tuned to GameSpy for more updates on this potential Gran Turimo killer in the near future.


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The Trustee Community Relations Committee will be in Sewanee on Thursday, April 26, at which time the Community Council will update the Trustees on topics of interest and concern to our community. If you have topics that you would like the Council to consider, please contact a Council member.
Community members are invited to join the Trustees and Council members for a reception at 5:30 p.m.,Thursday, April 26, in the new upstairs venue at Shenanigans.
Members of the Community Council include: Abbey Shockley, Annie Armour, Charles Whitmer, Cindy Potter, Flournoy Rogers, Jeremy Carlson, John McCardell, June Weber, Kate Reed, Louise Irwin, Michael D. Gardner, Nancy Berner, Pamela Byerly, Phil White, Pixie Dozier, Rich Barrali, Sallie Green, Shirley Taylor, and Theresa Shackelford.


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We are encouraged since childhood to strive to "be the best," shoot for A+'s, go for the gold, and, most importantly, avoid making mistakes at all costs. The result is a set up for those who value and strive for excellence. Perfectionism is often at the root of depression, anxiety and negative self-image. Psychological science has begun to unravel why perfectionistic standards are correlated with so many psychological and physical health problems.
The problem with perfectionism is not that the perfectionist expectations are too high, but that they are unrealistic. Research has demonstrated that perfectionists underestimate how long it will take to realize a desired goal and how difficult it will be. As a result, when the goal takes longer and is more difficult than expected, the perfectionist assumes that this is due to a personal failing rather than unrealistic expectations. This is described beautifully in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8pti-Swh_E
Angela Duckworth and other social scientists have demonstrated how perseverance is much more important than perfectionism when pursuing goals. Making and expecting to make mistakes is a critical part of the path toward mastery and excellence. By avoiding making mistakes, perfectionists interfere with their progress toward meeting their goals and cultivating their abilities. Duckworth has a terrific Ted Talk on this: https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance
Perfectionism is on the rise. A recent meta-analysis (Curran and Hill, 2018) finds that undergraduates today are significantly more perfectionistic than students from 1990 to 2010. Despite the media reports of the younger generations being more entitled and less motivated, the research shows that high school and college students are growing up in a world of photo-shopped images and social media that leads to unrealistic expectations of themselves and others. For more on this: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/well/family/more-college-students-seem-to-be-majoring-in-perfectionism.html and https://hbr.org/2018/01/perfectionism-is-increasing-and-thats-not-good-news
Perfectionism can be hard to address in a culture that encourages and idealizes it. Perfectionistic people will resist the idea that they are perfectionistic because they see themselves as "underachievers" who are unable to meet their unrealistic standards. Perfectionists mistake unrealistic standards for high standards, and are not able to get satisfaction from their efforts. This can often culminate in fear of failure and procrastination, leading the perfectionist further away from their goals and reinforcing their self-critical thoughts. This video provides an excellent overview of the causes and consequences of procrastination: https://www.theschooloflife.com/thebookoflife/natureandcausesofprocrastination/
If you or someone in your life struggle with perfectionism, get informed and get help if needed. These are some resources that I find particularly helpful when I am working with individuals who struggle with perfectionistic goals and expectations:
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First, Deque is pleased to host a very special guest, Robert Pearson, who will be presenting "Impossible is Nothing", on Wednesday night (March 16th). Robert is an information technology professional who has been functioning, influencing, and engaging in the web accessibility industry since 1999. Robert says, "Impossible is a word often heard in the accessibility industry. 'It is impossible to access this web page, it is impossible to include money for accessibility in the budget'."
Impossible is also a word that has been used to describe how Robert Pearson overcame the challenges afforded by his physical disability, which nearly resulted in him losing his life more than two dozen times over two years. With a passion for life and an understanding that anything is achievable and nothing is to be feared, it becomes clear how "impossible" is only a word. Cocktails and small plates start at 4:00 pm, and Robert's special presentation starts at 5:00 p.m.
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The Facebook of memories can be a life saver
LOSING something precious to you can be devastating.
While many things can be easily replaced; a phone, a car… it is things you often take for granted, like photographs, that when they are gone, they are gone forever.
I've had a number of friends in the past month lose all their photographs stored on a computer or a phone.
There were no negatives to reprint, and no prints had been made at all.
Some took the option to spend big bucks to attempt to do data recovery, others just gave up all hope from the start.
It is a problem unique to this electronic era, and it is so easily preventable.
Backing up your data is one solution. Another is posting on social media.
You have your memories but after time even these will fade.
That is why I'm happy to have posted so many photographs and snippets of my life online.
Even if my computer died and I hadn't backed it up, it is all still there on Facebook.
And it is not just for the photographs either.
For years I have been writing some of the funny conversations I have had with my son, and I am so glad I did.
I took a trip down memory lane via Facebook recently, and laughed so much at some of his crazy observations.
Like when he was calling Havaiana thongs his hyena fongs.
And when he told me he liked carrot sticks. "Not the big ones, just the sticks."
Even when critiquing my cooking, sampling a piece of spaghetti out of the pot, then telling me it wasn't quite cooked yet, but to keep trying.
There was the time we were walking past a manicure place and he asked if he could get his nails sharpened.
And the time he cleared the dance floor during a waltz because he didn't want to do a 'marrying song'.
For anyone out there who rolls their eyes whenever friends post random photographs and statements on Facebook, just think what they are doing it for.
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Personality traits linked to high college grade point averages
Rice University researchers say there is a link between a personality trait and high grade point averages among college students.
A recent study examines research that analyzes how the "big five" personality traits – agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, neuroticism and openness to experience – affect college grade point averages.
The researchers discovered a link between higher levels of conscientiousness and high grade point averages. No correlation to grade point average was discovered with the other personality traits.
Sam McAbee, a psychology graduate student at Rice and the study's lead author, said the new study could be used among college admission offices and employers, who use personality tests to measure potential for success.
"Research on these personality tests helps us gain a better understanding of how various personality traits may affect academic outcomes and other important life outcomes," McAbee said in a statement.
High-school grade-point averages or test scores, keys to college admission, may not alone predict how a student will perform in college, said Fred Oswald, professor of psychology and the study's co-author.
"Of course, institutions like Rice provide intellectual environments for any student to flourish," Oswald said. "But because college admissions generally does not select directly or heavily on personality traits, admitted students who score higher on measures of conscientiousness will tend to excel in academic pursuits above and beyond what their high-school grade-point averages or achievement test scores would suggest by themselves."
The study, "The Criterion-Related Validity of Personality Measures for Predicting GPA: A Meta-Analytic Validity Competition," analyzed 51 previous studies published between 1992 and 2012 that investigated the relationship between personality traits and college grade point average.
The studies used one of the five common tests for personality to measure the link between personality traits and grade point average. The tests ask people to rate how much they agree or disagree with statements of descriptions about themselves.
The authors hope more research will be conducted on personality traits and student success.
"Grade point average is just one of many factors that can predict student performance and long-term success," McAbee said. "We hope our findings will encourage research that investigates how different personality traits impact important outcomes."
Personality traits linked to high college grade point averages – Houston Chronicle.


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WAUKEGAN, Ill. (STMW) — Police in north suburban Waukegan are warning residents of a recent increase in armed robberies at ATMs.
At least two men approach people attempting to use ATMs after dark and order them at gunpoint to hand over their cash or withdraw more money, according to a release from Waukegan police.
The robbers successfully stole money from two of the four victims, police said. Nobody was injured.
The suspects are described as men in their late teens wearing ski masks and carrying black handguns, police said.
"The Waukegan Police Department stresses that people should avoid using ATMs after dark," Waukegan police Chief Daniel Greathouse said in the release. "If you find that you must utilize an ATM after dark, please use one that is located indoors at a business such as a grocery or department store."
Greathouse said police have "several" leads. Nobody is in custody.
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Thinking About Your Next New Car
By L. Lori Irwin, MBA, CFP®, Financial Planning Association Member and Coordinator for Virginia Saves
Aside from a home and funding our retirement, our transportation needs often consume a large portion of our monthly costs. For those who do not live where there is reliable mass transit, buying a car becomes a necessity we need to build into our monthly costs.
Retailers benefit when we don't have substantial savings or good credit. Our options are far more limited and we are forced to focus on the payments we can afford rather than the total cost of the purchase. In this article, I would like to outline a plan that might just get you out of the car payment cycle forever:
1. Pay off your existing car
Many of us are already in a payment cycle, so continue paying off the existing vehicle loan is our first step. If you are not making payments on your current car, you can begin to make payments on your future car; just skip to #2.
If you are interested in accelerating that repayment plan, there is a great free web tool at www.powerpay.org to build a debt snowball and get the debt monkey off your back. Most people will either replace their car at the end of the loan or redirect that car payment to funding other lifestyle choices; these habits keep us in the cycle of debt.
As an example, I chose a loan of $10,000 for my car for 60 months at 5% interest.
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By default, I am paying about 11% more than the purchase price because of the interest I pay on the loan. Note: interest rates may vary depending on credit score and any special promotional offers at the time of purchase.
#2. Redirect your car payment
Keep making the car payment even after the debt is paid, but now direct it to a savings account to build up a reserve for car replacement in the future. At four years old, the car should still have a lot of life in it. If the car is maintained, it can give a lot more life. In this example, I drive the car for five additional years. I can save not only the principal, but I can also have more than $1,000 to maintain the car or to upgrade my ride when the time comes.
#3. Sell your car
A nine to ten year old car is usually worth less as a trade in than what you could sell privately. But selling your car privately will also require some patience and perhaps some cost in placing an ad. In my example, I found that I could get between 15% - 30% of what I paid for my car if it is in good condition. I might net $2,200 – $4,400 for my sale. Add that to my savings and I have a tidy nest egg to go shopping.
#4. Buying your new car
Cash has always been king when it comes to buying; particularly larger purchases. Since you don't have to worry about financing now, you call the shots when it comes to your next car buying experience. You can choose from new or used. I have found some really sweet deals private sale, but I always have them checked out by a good mechanic before purchase.
#5. Repeat
Now that you have your new wheels payment free, all you have to do is repeat the process. In repeating the process, you will find that it takes less time to get you to replacement phase of your car purchase. So there you have it: a plan for breaking free from the payment trap!
To learn more about saving for a car and set your goal with the America Saves pledge, visit AmericaSaves.org/pledge.
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people and draining them for everything they are worth.
Then when they run dry he is all of a sudden not their
friend. Ralph Nickleby always seemed so evil and cold. I
see many similarities between the characters of Ralph
Nickleby and Scrooge from A Christmas Carol. They
both are very greedy men who only care about
Another very good example of realism in the play
is Ralph Nickleby's niece and nephew. Nicholas
Nickleby and his sister Kate are very benevolent people.
They are very caring and excepting of others. They reach
out to the people who need it the most. When Nicholas
saw Smike and the rest of Dotheboys Hall he was shocked
and saddened to see how they were treated by the
Squires. Nicholas and Kate are almost opposites of their
uncle, Ralph.
Smike is one of those people who make you feel bad
when you feel sorry for your self because even though he
had never really received love from anyone he was a
loving and caring person. He was grateful of what he
had when he had nothing. He was very appreciative of
Nicholas' and Kate's caring treatment to him and he
always made that clear. He is somebody who we could
all learn a thing or two from.
The Mantolini's are a family of snobby people.
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Michael Valgren (Astana) took the biggest victory of his career at the 2018 Amstel Gold Race, beating Roman Kreuziger (Mitchelton-Scott) to the line in a two-up sprint.
Valgren, who finished second at the 2016 Amstel Gold Race, made the key move of the race with just over 2km remaining, breaking clear of a select eight-man leading group which included the likes of Alejandro Valverde (Movistar), Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe), Julian Alaphilippe (Quick-Step), Tim Wellens (Lotto-Soudal) and his team-mate Jakob Fuglsang.
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Kreuziger was the first to jump over to join him, while two-time Amstel winner Enrico Gasparotto (Bahrain-Merida) delayed before making pursuit in the final 1500m.
Kreuziger and Valgren entered the final 800m with a significant gap to group behind, and prepared to battle it out in a sprint with Gasparotto looming just behind.
2013 winner Kreuziger never looked confident of taking on the Dane, letting him drift behind him in the final few hundred metres.
Valgren was then able to launch his sprint with his Czech rival unable to respond, allowing the Astana man to celebrate over the line as he took victory. It's Valgren's second major Classic win of the season, after taking victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in February.
Gasparotto rolled in just after for third place, with Sagan winning the sprint for fourth ahead of Valverde.
How it happened
With 263km on the cards from Maastricht to Valkenburg, the peloton were happy to let a substantial group get up the road and gain some time early on.
Bram Tankink (LottoNL-Jumbo), Tsgabu Grmay (Trek-Segafredo), Matteo Bono (UAE Team Emirates), Lawson Craddock (EF-Drapac), Oscar Riesebeek (Roompot), Eddie Dunbar (Aqua Blue Sport), Marco Tizza (Nippo-Vini Fantini), Willem Smit (Katusha-Alpecin) and Preben Van Hecke (Sport Vlaanderen-Baloise) were the riders to break clear, gaining over 15 minutes in advantage.
With little action to speak of over the attritional climbs of the race and the gap gradually reducing, it only severely came down ahead of 50km to go, dropping to three minutes.
Things really began to heat up towards the Eyserbosweg climb with around 37km to go, with a huge number of riders shed out of the back of the peloton on the climb, and the gap down to 1-40.
Attacks came thick and fast in the final 30km to try and thin out the main group, with world champion Peter Sagan among those attempting to break away.
Enrico Gasparotto and Roman Kreuziger made the first distinctive move from the peloton, getting a circa 25 second gap on the main group and eventually bridging to the original break on the Cauberg.
The peloton loomed with 27 seconds to the front group after setting a ferocious pace up the Cauberg with around 18km to go, with no-one able to break free with an attack, despite riders like Julian Alphilippe and Jakob Fuglsang trying to get free over the top of the race's iconic climb.
Greg Van Avermaet (BMC) and Rudy Molard (FDJ) were able to briefly get clear approaching a crossing of the finish line with around 15km to go, but were unable to bridge to the break out front which still had just shy of 20 seconds.
The breakers were eventually caught over the top of the Geulhemmerberg, with Alejandro Valverde dragging a group of Tim Wellens, Peter Sagan, Michael Valgren as well as Fuglsang and Alaphilippe across the gap with a stinging effort up the climb.
Van Avermaet, Philippe Gilbert (Quick-Step) and Michal Kwiatkowski (Sky) were the key riders to miss out on the move, and were quickly dropped into a group that found itself over 20 seconds behind the leaders.
Fuglsang was the first to try on the final climb of Bemmelerberg as he tracked two riders from the original break before going solo, but was soon joined by Valverde and the rest of the group.
Astana then tried to make their two-man advantage count as Valgren attacked with 4.6km to go, but he was tracked closely by the group who were keen to stop anyone getting clear.
But Valgren then tried again with just over 2km to go, taking advantage of the hesitation from the likes of Sagan and Valverde who were perhaps thinking of a sprint finish, with the Dane getting clear with Kreuziger joining him.
No-one looked up for chasing them down until Gasparotto made a late move, but he was unable to get back up the pair as they fought it out for victory.
Amstel Gold Race 2018 (263km)
1 Michael Valgren (Den) Astana Pro Team, in 6-40-07
2 Roman Kreuziger (Cze) Mitchelton-Scott, same time
3 Enrico Gasparotto (Ita) Bahrain-Merida, at 2s
4 Peter Sagan (Svk) Bora-Hansgrohe, at 19s
5 Alejandro Valverde (Esp) Movistar Team
6 Tim Wellens (Bel) Lotto Soudal
7 Julian Alaphilippe (Fra) Quick-Step Floors, all same time
8 Jakob Fuglsang (Den) Astana Pro Team, at 23s
9 Lawson Craddock (USA) EF Education First-Drapac, at 30s
10 Jelle Vanendert (Bel) Lotto Soudal, at 36s


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1. Introduction
This report focus on the brief statement of British business status with her heavy industry, civic industry, government policy, income level and investment to show the readers that although Britain had problems( retardation ) during this period, it is a good place for foreign investors to invest in.
2. Heavy Industry
Most studies of the British economy in this period emphasize the continued over -commitment to the old basic industries. In 1907, coal, iron and steel, engineering, shipbuilding and textiles still accounted for nearly half the net industrial output and 70 per cent of all exports. By the Census of Production in 1907 there had been a great progress of steam-powered mechanization in industries, especially, an immense deepening of using in coal, iron/steel and shipbuilding industries. Water and wind power of the traditional kind, was now of little significance, though new-style hydraulic and pneumatic machines were being increasingly developed.
Moreover, the power of gas and oil engines and electric generators was being added to that of steam and many goods were being mass-produced.(Musson, 159)
2.1 Coal
Throughout this period British industry continued to be based primarily on coal for fuel and power. Ever-increasing quantities were consumed in the furnaces and steam-engines of iron and steel works, textile mills and a widening range of other manufactures, in gasworks and coking plant, in railway locomotives and steam-ships, and also in domestic households. Since the later 19 century, the electricity had begun to be developed, the steam-driven generators still depended on coal. Although internal-combustion engines have introduced in the 1860s and developed from the 1890s, they presented no serious challenge to coal and steam power in this period. In 1913, there were 3289 collieries in Britain, operated by 1589 separate undertakings: thus the average colliery employed 340 men and produced 87000...


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If you are reading this and you haven't already formed an opinion in your mind within two seconds, then you must be so lame that you don't even have your own political cause. My advice to you is to get up off your big lazy okole and get knee deep in the shit around you because there is lots of it. Don't know where to begin? Look deep within yourself and find something that you're passionate about, even remotely, you lethargic creature of capitalism, and argue desperately in your underdog's favor. There are plenty of great causes that continue to mark our disgusting human existence and will remain until death do us part: human rights, the Angelican faith, racial and sexual equality, hunger, child labor, overdevelopment, Catholic priests, oppressive governments, our deteriorating and polluted environment, the wrath of war, the existence of aliens and your right to be nude 24/7. Just stay away from the cults, mush brain. [JR]
Best Radio Station
Turn on the radio and you will no doubt hear The Red Hot Chili Peppers followed by Evanescence, Linkin Park and Audioslave. It's inevitable. Turn the dial as much as you want, you're going to hear it. But 101.1 The Point is the lesser evil in the land of limited song play. And sometimes, being the lesser evil makes you the best. The Point consistently plays good music, is based on Maui and has the best commentary and sound bytes between songs. Best of all, they don't cut to lame shows like Loveline every night. For those of us with a broken tape player (not even a broken CD player), the radio is all we have. The Point makes those hot days in the car a little more bearable and getting stuck on the Pali just that much more fun. [IH]
For as outstanding as Halloween in Lahaina has gotten over the years, thanks to Lahainatown Action Committee, what with the scantily clad and overly clad all partaking in the act of self-humiliation, I'm still left with memories from a time when they didn't close that big chunk of Front Street. One such memory was when my friend Ben and I took all of our crap candy and threw it at the costumed fools while my dad drove down Front Street. We managed to get a trial-size pack of Sixlets down a –let's say "bountiful"–woman's cleavage and I'm sure you're all aware that for an 11-year-old boy, that's like finding Jesus. In its own way a brag-worthy memory and to me, it sums up Halloween on Front Street. Candy and Cleavage. [GG]
This category was the subject of vicious argument and dedicated campaigning that ended in a tie. Both movies have blondes with pigtails. Both movies have Hawaii's spectacular scenery. And both scripts have the line "Marsha, Marsha, Marsha" in them. The obvious movie is A Very Brady Sequel but the second is a little less apparent. In our second film, the "Marsha, Marsha, Marsha" line is not a result of sibling jealousy but is instead screamed as part of a money shot. Our co-winners in the category are the stunning cinematographic genius of the Brady movie and the collection of pornographic films shot at Maui's Blue Pool. This combination of hearty family entertainment and pure, sexual filth covers both sides of the cinematic spectrum and the merits of each have earned them both a share of the best Hawaiian film title. After all, where would the world be without porn and the Brady Bunch? We start to run into problems when the two come together but hey, I would love to see Marsha…well, that would be neat. [IH]
Best Place To Hear Live Music
This past year alone, Hapa's has hosted live music from hip-hop to Hawaiian and punk rock to jazz. With Willie K leading the forefront, other bands that have made special appearances include Kapena, Malino, Fiji, Oshen, BET, Dezman, Gomega, Piilani, Catch a Fire, Crazy Fingers, Kanekoa, Nuff Sed, Cool Rush, Neto Peraza and Louise Lambert, Kohomua, Typical Hawaiians, Sex With Lurch, The Eyeshadows, Pepper, Soulive and ALO. Oh, the list goes on and on. Thank you, Hapa's for continuing to pioneer the way for live music venues on Maui! [SC]
Best Art Gallery
Galerie Lassen undoubtedly was voted Maui's best art gallery because it evokes the same sense of awe as Lassen's paintings. Touring it is like entering into one of Lassen's gloriously luminescent paintings. The experience immerses you in flamboyance, color and a sense of other-worldliness. You feel like you're on a trip to Disneyland, when you come face-to-face with Lassen's audacious painting of Mickey Mouse in his role as the Sorcerer's Apprentice. The gallery is a perfect reflection of Lassen's art: breathtaking, bold, dazzlingly colorful and chosen the best on Maui. [JK] [I think I'm gonna vomit now-Ed.]
Best Movie Theater
Do I really need to tell you? Here on our small island, we really only have one movie theater that can be considered the best – The Maui Mall Megaplex. Not only is it the newest movie venue we have, but it smells the best. Only those select few that have no sense of smell would have voted for the Wallace Theater at the Wharf. Seriously, the Wharf? I know we are rich in tradition and we love to preserve pieces of history, but the wharf is no ancient treasure. The Megaplex, on the other hand, with its high ceilings and stadium seating – no wonder it's the best. I mean they have everything. They even have reclining chairs for the kids when they get bored during "Sinbad; Legend of the Seas," and parents, don't forget those love seats… [KH]
I don't like Mondays. Fridays are always so far away and the weekends are just too much hype. Wednesdays are the days of pleasant surprises for me: the ambience of an outdoor café, friends mingling, strangers smiling and music playing creates the perfect setting to forget my mid-week blues and do some serious people watching. Enter the Castle Theater and experience a multi-level (where else can you sit in the balcony to see a big-screen movie?), gorgeously designed building, where you can view the best in independent and Oscar-caliber films. The Maui Film Festival at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Wailuku is a slice of societal and cinematic pie – the sweetest, most delicious kind. [SC]
Best Local Musician
The only reason this guy classifies as Best Local Musician instead of an international legend is because he doesn't promote himself off of the rock. Seriously, Willie K is one of the best entertainers you will ever see. EVER. His voice is better than 90-percent of the singers you hear on the radio and his guitar playing is virtuoso-like. In fact, I don't know which he's better at, singing or playing the guitar. And to top it off, he's a one-man comedy act at the same time. If he ever looked beyond the Hawaiian Islands, Willie K could make a career out of entertaining people the world over. [TH]
Best Reggae/Jawaiian Band
Marty Dread has put Maui Reggae on the map, and kept reggae alive and kicking with his weekly reggae nights at venues around the island. My first Marty experience happened to be over 15 years ago, as a young teen carousing the Baldwin beach area for cute boys, where he would perform free shows as a Maui youth himself. While neither of us has aged a bit, Marty Dread's reggae career has matured with several CDs, lots of airtime and regular *paid* gigs on the island. Irie! [JR]
The Fourth of July is such a great day to celebrate our country's independence. Lahaina Town is the best place to see the fireworks celebration. Front Street is closed down just as it is on Halloween. People from all over the island and all over the world flock to the street to play witness to 10-15 minutes of spectacular fireworks. Whether you are watching them from Baby Beach, in a car up Lahainaluna, in a boat or drunk on the street, you are guaranteed a wonderful show. It'll make you proud to be an American. [CM]
Best Jazz Musician/Ensemble
Maui's man of gypsy jazz takes the top number in votes according to our readers. His soulful strumming takes my jazz hands out of my pockets and onto the steering wheel searching for more shows. While Best of Maui's top Jazz musician Tom Conway is not often gigging, he can be heard by picking up his CD, Hot Gypsy Nights. Mana'o Radio in Wailuku, FM station 91.5, features local, independent musicians who are trying to receive recognition for their hard work. Conway presented his CD to Bill Best, one of the DJs at the station. Best played the CD immediately and Conway was put on the air to talk about the CD. "I am so grateful for the people at Mana'o Radio," Conway said. "They still play my CD and I have had people recognize the group because of Mana'o Radio." [JR/CM]
I am considered by many to be the best straight "gay friend" in the world. I am a good listener, I am a professional shopper and, of course, I give the best beauty tips. On several occasions, I have ventured to Hapa's nightclub in Kihei on a Tuesday night. Tuesday night is "Ultra Fab Tuesday". "Fab" as in fabulous, gay, dance-with-your-shirt-off night. As soon as you enter Hapa's, house and techno rhythms fill the air with a touch of sass. Okay, not just a touch. A full-blown, smack-in-the-ass room filled with sassy, hot men and women. All in all, each night has turned out to be loads of fun and since we've lost Jabba's Place this past year, Hapa's thankfully accommodates with the best gay night on Maui. [CM]
Best Club DJ
Daniel J has been a centrifugal force in Maui's spinning scene bringing fresh spinning meat to our carnivorous ears and generous servings of dance parties for past, present and future. Keeping with the blips and beeps of the DJ scene that changes faster than you can say turntable, Daniel J has treated Maui to an extravagant buffet of DJs and sounds, always handing out the latest CDs to his fans. I have indulged on many a sweaty night of sweet groovy capering to the sights, smells and ear candy served up by Daniel and his cohorts. Obviously you too, Maui Time readers, have a swell memory or two as you cast your votes for this Maui mixmaster icon. [JR]
Best Place For Karaoke
The Sansei restaurants in Kapalua and Kihei are not only known for their fabulous sushi, but for also for their karaoke nights. On Thursdays and Fridays, the wonderful residents of Maui go to Sansei to belt out their favorite tunes. Amateurs and professionals all attend –you never know who'll show up (like Michelle Branch in Kihei a few months ago!) – and sometimes, a little bit of alcohol helps the performances. Out of all the places on Maui to karaoke, Sansei's was voted the best and my screeching renditions may have had something to do with that. [CM]
Okay, I can't even write this without laughing. Let me start by saying that platform slip-on leather sandals do not double for bicycle shoes. Walking down Front Street, you are bound to see your fair share of freak shows and South Kihei Road is no stranger to the occasional failure to negotiate a curb resulting in a nasty little tumble. But the happenings of one sunny Wednesday afternoon takes top-billing in my accidental street theater memory bank. Walking alone, minding my own business, I see a young lady wearing a mini skirt, dark glasses and the above-mentioned bike riding foot apparel. A perfect get-up for disaster and not necessarily the best choice for chugging along on a Schwinn. The recipe for disaster culminates with the approach of an oncoming car and her efforts to get onto the sidewalk. As she angles her bike, one of her sandals slips off, ends up under her back tire, sends her front tire into the curb and she goes ass over tea kettle into the dirt. She had this look on her face like, yeah, I'm pretty much screwed. After I made sure she was okay and grabbed her sandal for her, tears of laughter streamed down my face and I wet myself. [IH]
Best Cover Band
What's better than hearing all your favorite alternative rock songs as you down your fifth Jägermeister, chat it up with friends and attempt to use that "fail-proof" pickup line on your next victim? Crunch Pups are a talented group of musicians who help you achieve this nighttime nirvana. They effortlessly breeze through an eclectic mix of some of the best college radio hits so well that at times, you'd swear you were listening to a surprise live concert by 311, The Strokes or Third Eye Blind. You can catch Crunch Pups island-wide also playing covers from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blind Melon, Incubus, Dave Matthews, Matchbox Twenty, White Stripes, Violent Femmes and Sublime. [SC]
Best Luau
Old Lahaina Luau wins this victory with an amazing count of votes. Why is this luau so loved? Perhaps it's the remarkable luau grounds that give you an intimate look at the Hawaiian culture and food and dance, despite hundreds of other malihini around you. Is it the beautiful performers and their mesmerizing dance through Hawaiian history, or the 'broke da mout' onolicious spread of kau kau? Perhaps it's the pour of mai tais faster than a waterfall in Hana, or the dazzling sunset views. It's all of these things and more. Old Lahaina Luau dancers also brave the New York winter cold (in hula costumes) every year to bring a taste of our islands to the Macy's parade, spreading Maui's aloha nationwide and further. Well done, Old Lahaina Luau, ho'omaika'i. [JR]
Soulful ass-grinding grooves are just what we need on a Friday night and Crazy Fingers can deliver, making themselves a Maui institution at Longhi's. While Longhi's may suck as a venue without them, Crazy Fingers gets the pheromones flowing for many a Friday night hook-up by infectious soul-reggae-hiphop-rock-pop covers and originals, despite the crowded bar with overpriced drinks. Crazy Fingers has played just about every possible location on Maui, catch them when you can and keep your dancing shoes on 'cuz you will be bumpin' and grindin' with the best of 'em. [JR]
Best Guitar Slinger With A Drum Machine
This is the life; we can lay in the sun on Kaanapali beach on Saturday afternoons drinking beers hidden in cozies, listening to the sweet sounds of Maurice Bega, Maui's favorite guitar player with a drum machine. His catchy songs and smooth strummings keep the beer going down and the conversations playful at the Hula Grill, and their outdoor venue keeps folks like me on the beach entertained, too. I am not sure what Maurice has been up to since his last well received CD, 2 Hearts, so I leave it up to you readers to catch up with him. You can hear this hard-working local musician also at BJ's on Tuesday from 8-10:30 p.m. [JR]
Best Place To Go Dancing
You can always dance the night away at Hapa's. They have the biggest and best dance floor on Maui. My favorite night happens to be Amatuer Pole Dancing night. Hot pants and hooker heels required. Shake your bootie and find a cutie. Hapa's has a great schedule with something different going on every night so if pole dancing isn't your thang maybe Willie K on Mondays is. [JR]
For pure, unadulterated entertainment, check out the stacks at Paradise Spice in Wailuku. We're talking serious intellectual X-rated cinema, of course. With titles like "Fast Times at Deep Crack High" and "Saving Ryan's Privates", just perusing the endless video titles is enough to keep you in stitches, and in stock, of only the highest caliber of pornorific film fun. You can even tell your co-workers that you're doing "research" in order to take an extra-long lunch break and venture out to the most video-intriguing adult store in Maui. I mean, so I've heard anyway. [SC]
Best Hard Rock/Metal/Punk Band
For over five years, the guys of Khrinj have rocked you hard, all over the island, and these days they've never sounded better. Now you show them your appreciation by voting them the best original Hard Rock Band – good job, Maui! There is something to be said for musical diversity and Maui Time readers know that when it's time to rock, it's time to Khrinj. Soon the world will know, too (insert diabolical laugh here) – right guys? Right?! [SC]
A casual walk under the Banyan tree can turn into a not-so-typical church service. You have seen him with his long, gray hair and mustache – we call him Preacher Man. He plays the guitar and preaches like the world is coming to an end. His passion for the Bible runs deep through his blood and then shoots straight out of his mouth, However, there's another contender for the title. Driving from Lahaina to the other side (and vice versa) on the Pali can be curvy and dangerous. So when you are rounding the corners, keep a careful eye for the ever-popular Pali Walker. Preacher man and Pali Walker are definitely the best street characters on Maui. [CM]


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Diving With The Bull Sharks in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Prepare yourself for an unbelievable Playa Del Carmen diving experience. The bull shark dive allows you to explore the mysterious world of these magnificent creatures. Words can't explain the rush you feel while you're dive master is preparing you on the boat and you know that the bull sharks are beneath you. Bull sharks vary in size, with the females average length reaching 7.9 feet while the male slightly smaller averages 7.4 feet. However, the bull sharks can reach a staggering 13 feet. A scary fact about the bull shark is they boast the strongest bite pound for pound among all cartilaginous fish.read more >


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It was no match.
Smoking-hot actress Alex Stebbins knew she didn't stand a chance when her boyfriend dumped her to go back to his former love — Lady Gaga.
"I wasn't going to go toe to toe with Lady Gaga, because that's like fighting Jesus," Stebbins told The Post yesterday.
"She's the most powerful woman in the world, and there's no winning."
Stebbins, 21, and Luc Carl, a 29-year-old bartender and drummer, had been together for a year, she said, when Gaga reentered his life.
"She can literally have anything she wants, and I had the one thing she couldn't have, and that made her want it more."
Stebbins — who played a bondage pinup girl in an episode of "Law & Order: SVU" — met Carl in August 2009.
"The first thing he told me was that he had a very famous ex-girlfriend. I didn't care," she said.
The two began dating.
But trouble started once Gaga heard Carl was dating a new woman.
About three months into their relationship, Stebbins said, the 24-year-old pop superstar started calling and texting Carl.
"Luc ignored her. He said he was done with her. All they did was fight," Stebbins said.
"She'd pick at him for anything, and he couldn't take it. He said she was a very jealous person."
Stebbins said Gaga was the only problem in their otherwise "perfect relationship."
"It was really hard to be with someone who has a really famous ex-girlfriend who would stop at nothing to get him back," she griped.
Last June, Carl took Stebbins to Las Vegas for her birthday.
When they returned, she found she had run out of Luc.
Carl confessed that the day before heading west, Gaga had showed up at their apartment in Brooklyn's Carroll Gardens.
She stayed for half an hour, begged for him to come back, and he agreed.
Later, when Gaga made a spectacle of herself at Citi Field — stripping to her underwear and flipping the bird during a Met game — Carl was with her, according to Stebbins.
"It was so in my face," she said. "It felt like I got punched in the gut."
Reps for Gaga and Carl declined comment.


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Overwhelmed by the August Challenge | Declutter Your Closet???
Here's a painless method to declutter that closet.
1. Take EVERYTHING out of the closet one Saturday morning.
2. Sort by 3 piles:
- Throw away.
- Give away.
- Keep.
3. Take Give Away to a charity.
4. Throw Away goes straight to the trash outside.
3. Put the Keep back in the closet by color and season.
4. Work fast!
5. Reward yourself.
So, what do you think…like this method or hate it? Talk to me!
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