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State Offices for Consumer, Health and Safety at Work, as well as Youth, Welfare and Pensions, Saarbrücken, Germany
Competition: 2002 - 1st Prize
Construction period: 2004 - 2005
Design: Eckhard Gerber
Project director/Project manager: Thomas Helms
Project team: Gerd Gröschl, Markus Görtz, Georg Kolendowicz, Peter Masik et al.
Client: Land Saarland vertr. durch das Landesamt für Bau und Liegenschaften, Saarbrücken
Gross area: 9.109 m²
Volume: 35.237 m³
In terms of urban design and functional content, the ensemble of a 1956 office building to the north (today the State Office for Youth, Welfare and Pensions), a new bar-form building opposite (the State Office for Consumer, Health and Labour Protection) and a new connecting structure forms a complete urban neighbourhood which leads to the Saar waterside terraces. The three buildings enclose a public courtyard dominated by a reflecting pool and bordered, on its western side, by a grove and a tree-shaded parking area.
The laboratories and departmental spaces in the western section of the wide and long new building surround a planted atrium, and are complemented by the administration offices on the eastern side of the building.
The second new building (which replaces a derelict old building section) housing the cafeteria (which is oriented to the courtyard) forms the centre of the complex. A glazed hall connects the old building with this new wing. The intermediate space between these structures and the State Office for Consumer, Health and Labour Protection, though covered by a glass canopy, remains open and 'permeable'. A glazed bridge on the first upper level shortens the way between the offices and the cafeteria.
The outer appearance corresponds to the urban design intention to create clearly defined urban spaces. Vertically structured metal panels brass-coloured and shimmering in reddish and greenish hues with vertical windows cut into them clad the two new buildings, playing with their structural and spatial volumes.


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There's a crisp nip in the air that can only signal one thing: Cold weather is on its way. And since you'd rather your appendages not suffer from frostbite, or even frost-nibble, it's always a good idea to have the proper attire to keep your person at the proper temperature.
Obviously, as cold weather approaches, there's the tried-and-true layering technique to keep the chill at bay. But a girl can only layer on so many shells and camis and sweaters before you move away from stylish and into Michelin Man territory. (Not that we don't love the Michelin Man. It's just that not everyone can look so good covered in white, puffy, tire-like attire. Unless maybe you're a bride. Ahem.)
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It seemed like I drove forever to the middle of nowhere, where Vermont meets the end of the earth, to find Jesse Werner's slice of heaven! The surprise was that I wasn't the only one there.
Apparently, tourists from everywhere come in droves to see how cheese is made in a factory built by Calvin Coolidge's father. (Yes, that's the former President who actually set up a "Summer White House" in the upstairs of the general store down the street from the factory.)
Note: The Plymouth Cheese and Harvest Festival Sunday will be Sunday, September 19th from 10am-4pm. There will be cheese sampling by the Vermont Cheese Council, guided tours of the Plymouth Cheese Factory, wagon rides, historic farm and craft demonstrations, a cheese recipe contest, barbecue and more. Call the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site at 802-672-3773 for details.
He had entered two of his cheeses in the competition, (the Original Recipe category) so he will be getting good feedback soon in the mail (the judges give everyone who enters an evaluation).
Jesse didn't expect to win a ribbon in the prestigious contest because he has only been making Plymouth Artisan Cheese for less than a year! That's right- in one year, he has managed to set up his facility, including a retail store, produce over 900 pounds of cheese every week, enter the ACS cheese competition and attend his first conference in Seattle. Are you surprised to hear that he works seven days a week? And, he's only 29!
Jesse went on to get his MBA (Masters in Business Administration) from NY University in Prague, Czech Republic. He was deciding what business to go into and he thought of his Greek friend. He realized that making cheese is a fascinating business because it's a start-to-finish process. So, he attended the Vermont Institute of Artisinal Cheeses at UVN and then apprenticed with a master cheesemaker. When he heard that the Plymouth factory was available, he wrote a proposal, got accepted and opened for business.
The same recipe was always used and is still used by Jesse today. It's a "stirred-curd" cheese which they traditionally called "granular curd." Back then, however, the cultures were made by saving a little of the whey from each batch, heating it on the stove overnight and using it to start the next batch in the morning.
There is a retail store down the hall from the make rooms where they sell their three delicious cheeses- Hunter, East Meadow and Original Plymouth, as well as a large selection of other Vermont food products. They even sell our Mozzarella Kits!
I was lucky enough to be there when Jesse and his two fellow cheesemakers (Andy and Aaron) were starting a batch of cheese with 450 pounds of milk. Typically, they do this two days per week, but sometimes they ramp that up to four times. They get their milk from a neighboring farm (Holsteins) where the cows are pastured and the farm makes their own feed. (This is a good deal for the farmer who would be selling all his milk to the co-op, if not for this arrangement.)
Their tank holds 2000 gallons, but they generally use 550-600 gallons at a time. They do not have to pasteurize their milk because their cheese is all aged beyond the 60-day law.
First thing the next morning, they take the forms out of the presses and put them in a drying room for 24 hours. Then they vacuum seal them.
There is a total of 6 staff (including Jesse) - the three cheesemakers, Tracy in the gift shop, Sari who runs the gift shop (and also does everything else there is to do), and Mark, who does the sales and marketing. The day I was there, Sari and Mark were preparing an order for the distributor.
Oh, and on the way there, stop by the Vermont Country Store in Rockingham. They don't carry Plymouth Cheese yet, but they will when they taste it. Barbara Woods, in the cheese department, told me all about the village of Plymouth when I stopped in on my way there. Thank you, Barbara.


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Where was This Hot Bitch?
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As many of you pointed out in your Cannes emails…the reason why Cannes amfAR was so boring this year was because This Hot Bitch Sharon Stone wasn't there. She's there EVERY year. And they go bananas for her every year. That kind of adulation is addictive. I've seen her get off on it. Full Story
Madonna & Katy Perry: MET Moschino
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If you'd have asked me who I would have predicted to pull out the ching-chong eyes before the MET Gala, I would have told you Katy Perry. Dakota Johnson would not have been on my radar. Maybe it's because I'm so surprised that Katy wasn't offensive that I'm not totally offended by her outfit. Full Story
The Avengers assembled all weekend
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The Avengers: Age Of Ultron press junket was this weekend. Which is why Robert Downey Jr was so active on Twitter. He posted some great pictures and a couple of sassy videos, and you can see them all here, but this is the one Sarah's trained me for. Full Story
69 gives the eye
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I need you to see this. Check out Helen Mirren, hot as F-CK, on a shoot for L'Oreal in London the other day. At some point, as she's leaning against the bridge, a jogger comes by for a stretch? I don't know if this is part of the ad. Maybe, since I'm not sure anyone would have been allowed to get so close to her otherwise, but I want to believe it was a random. Full Story
Susan Sarandon is an actual cool mom
The Daily Beast's interview begins by asking whether Susan Sarandon will go back to Burning Man this year, where she's been in the past and where she indulged in mushrooms, among other things she's tried (but no chemicals, please). Full Story
This Hot Bitch's time of year
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Sharon Stone and Cannes. It's like an unofficial partnership. Every year it surprises me. That they scream louder for her there than they do for some stars who you think should be bigger. For example, they get crazier for This Hot Bitch than they do for Robert Pattinson who causes riot everywhere else. Full Story
Even his forehead crease is attractive
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Rob Lowe is promoting a new book called Love Life. I can imagine. What are the stories that aren't fit to print? Anyway, while promoting the book a few days ago, Rob talked about how his looks may have gotten in the way of his career. Like Mrs Timberlake and others before him, his beauty was, apparently, a burden. Full Story
Is Rob Lowe an incubus?
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It isn't that Rob Lowe is aging gracefully—Matt Damon is aging gracefully. Rob Lowe doesn't appear to be aging AT ALL. There has to be an explanation for how he looks so impossibly young and fresh on the cusp of his fiftieth birthday. I've narrowed it down to five things. 1) Rob Lowe is drinking unicorn blood. Full Story
I don't know how he does it
Rob Lowe. Does he sacrifice puppies or something? WHAT? HOW? I have nothing else to say about Rob Lowe except he's leaving Parks & Recreation. Fine. But what is your secret????????? Also posting new photos of Eddie Redmayne walking around in London because he looks really good in those pants and I like his grumpy I just woke up face. Full Story
Granny Freeze and This Hot Bitch
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This Hot Bitch... Look at her. Sharon Stone. She's a big deal in Cannes, every year, and she works hard for amfAR, and she was working it hard last night at the annual gala raising money for AIDS research in a white gown that was made for retired strippers. Check out the back of it. Full Story
Tom Hiddleston's best date
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Is Helen Mirren. He presented her with the Empire Legend Award in London last night. Look at this woman. She is spectacular. She is spectacular in that dress. She is spectacular with the coat on top of it. She is spectacular all the time. And did you see Phil Spector on HBO last night? I watched it on a screener last week and couldn't sleep afterwards, Al Pacino was so f-cking creepy. Full Story
Best Oscar Red: Sally Field
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You know, I know that red dresses are kind of frowned upon on this site from time to time. I know that the prevailing wisdom is that it's impossible to do one well. To this I say you know what? We're throwing out the rule book. Because Sally Field is fantastic, and she looks spectacular, and she's doing that thing where the dress reminds you of the part without actually being a costume from the show, and I was delighted. Full Story
Best Globe Cap Sleeve: Sally Field
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Love the cap sleeve. The cap sleeve works at any age. It worked for Reese Witherspoon at her first Oscars, it works for Sally Field here at her, I dunno, how many Golden Globes has she attended? The colour is lovely on her. And the cleavage too. And her face isn't jacked. And at 66 she still lights you up inside when she smiles. Full Story
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Sharon Stone is in Paris with her son Quinn. Holiday? Sure. And a convenient photo shoot. Just to rub it into your ass how well she looks in her 50s. Like, ridiculous. And totally the opposite of over-processed. Her lips aren't giving birth to new lips, her cheeks aren't filled, she has lines, she isn't trying to be 25, and in not trying to look 25, she's looking at least 10 years, if not more, younger than she is. Full Story


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Hometown: Helena, MT
Year in School: Senior
Favorite thing about SUU: I love being able to walk around campus and have teachers say "Hello Kylene". It's so nice to know that they actually care about who I am and my success at SUU. I really feel like I can go talk to any of my teachers about anything. They are genuine and sincere. I also love having small classes which allow me to really get to know my classmates.
Biggest Freshman Mistake: I regret not going to the library! It really is the best place to get homework done.
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Pro cyclists let themselves be poked and prodded like lab rats for good reason: Physiological and biomechanical testing can explain how the body reacts to training and riding—and pinpoint ways to improve. Here are four options you might want to try.
DXA Scan
What A type of X ray that measures bone density. Cyclists tend to have lower bone density than runners, weight lifters, even sedentary people, says University of Missouri researcher Pamela Hinton.
Where and How Much Hospitals or doctor's offices. Your health insurance may cover it; otherwise, expect to shell out about $250.
Use the Results Build your bones by jumping. The optimal dose: 40 to 100 jarring impacts at a time. Beyond that, bone doesn't respond any further until it has recovered for at least 8 hours, Hinton says. Start with 20 two-legged hops 3 times a week and progress to single-legged hops and more reps.
Dynamic Bike Fit
What Using computerized pedal-stroke analysis, 3D video, and laser alignment, certified fitters can tailor how your bike fits while your body is in riding motion.
Where and How Much Look for fitters certified by programs like Serotta or Retül. Pedal-stroke analysis starts at $50; a comprehensive fit runs $200 to $300.
Use the Results "The three pillars of proper fit are comfort, power, and aerodynamics,"says Matt Russ, owner of The Sport Factory Performance Center and a certified bike fitter in Roswell, Georgia. Adjusting the fit will help you ride more efficiently and comfortably, and can address unique biomechanical issues.


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Benjamin is an Assistant Professor in the School of Art, Media and Technology at Parsons The New School for Design. He teaches a wide variety of technology, collaboration and design studios. Beginning in 2006, he participated and helped organize a annual 1-month summer program at Tsinghua University - Academy of Information Art and Design (IAD) in Beijing, China. Each year the summer program collaborates with a wide range of Universities and organizations such as Tsinghua University in Beijing, China Academy Fine Arts in Hangzhou, SIVA/Fudan University in Shanghai, eARTS Shanghai, Nokia Research Beijing, Mercy Corps, IDEO and BBH International. In 2010 Benjamin was awarded a grant from the AMD Foundation for an educational project for migrant Youth at the Dandelion Middle School in Beijing.Benjamin also serves as the Information Technology Manager at Parsons Institute of Information Mapping (PIIM) and has 15 years of Information Technology experience incorporating a broad spectrum of technology, engineering, management and implementation work for companies such as West Group (Thomson Legal and Regulatory), Omnipod, Inc. and Schenker. Recent notable projects at PIIM include: The Geospace and Media Tool (GMT) for the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the Millennium Development Goals Monitor with the United Nations.Benjamin has a BA in Cinema Studies from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and an MFA in Design and Technology from Parsons The New School for Design. He is a new media artist, technologist and musician who has exhibited in the USA, Europe and Asia.
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Danby man jailed after police standoffDecember 10,2012A Danby man was jailed for lack of $100,000 bail Saturday afternoon after police converged on a residence on Old Otis Road where police said the man had a rifle, fought with a woman inside the home, then had a standoff with police.
The incident occurred Saturday at 4 p.m. when police say Josh Blair, 26, had placed a female victim in fear of being injured after he allegedly flipped her onto the couch and held her down with a mop handle.
The woman told police she thought Blair was going to shoot her.
A 911 caller previously told police Blair had a rifle.
Blair was eventually taken into custody by the Vermont State Police Tactical Services Unit and were assisted by the Rutland County Sheriffs Office, Danby Volunteer Fire Department and Manchester Rescue Squad.
Blair was charged with first-degree domestic assault and second-degree unlawful restraint and sent to Rutland jail.
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Dana White believes Gina Carano deserves an immediate title shot, says 'everybody knows she's legit'
Add Dana White to the list of people who are supportive of an immediate title shot for Gina Carano.
The UFC President spoke with members of the media following the UFC on FOX 11 post-fight press conference, where he stated that he is "confident" that the promotion will sign the former Strikeforce featherweight champion.
White also defended Ronda Rousey's suggestion that Carano be given an immediate title shot as he believes she is "legit."
Seemingly to add to his argument, White explained that Carano is one of the most "charming" human beings he had ever encountered, and that her comments on fighting in general impressed him tremendously.Quote:
"I do think she does [deserve an immediate title shot]." White said. "She's legit, everybody knows she's legit. When I met with her, if some of these people said half the [expletive] to me that she said to me when we met, I'd love it. I love what she had to say and I'm excited. I hope I get a deal done with her."
When asked to comment about other female fighters such as Miesha Tate speaking out against Carano's potential title fight, White was less than pleased with Tate.Quote:
"Wait till you guys here what this girl has to say. It's absolutely fascinating talking to her. I don't ever use this word ever; I don't think I've ever used it in my life - she's one of the most charming human beings that I have ever met. When you sit down and listen to what she has to say about fighting, it's awesome."
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"What could Miesha bitch about? Miesha got a title shot against Ronda again because Cat [Zingano] got hurt. She's been pretty lucky."
So Carano gets a title shot because she's legit, really really really wants it, and she's fascinating to talk to.
There have been title shots given out for worse.
Funny, Jessica Eye is on the UFC roster, and failed a drug test for marijuana against Sarah Kaufmann and was awarded a shot against current contender Alexis Davis, and wasnt ostracized by anyone in the UFC lol.
Dear Mrs. Winston,
I am writing you today in regards to my recent test results from UFC 166 in Houston. I first wanted to thank you in advance for your time and for allowing me the opportunity to explain my position. As one of the few professional female athletes currently competing in the UFC, I can't express you how upset and more than disappointed I am in myself for even being in this situation. I have worked extremely hard at my craft over the last 6 plus years to put myself in a position of influence where I really feel I can make a difference in not only our sport but beyond. I consider myself a role model and understand that as a professional athlete who is competing at the highest level of his or her sport, that I also have an obligation to be a leader and positive role model. The reason I tell you this is so you can understand how crushing this has been for me. Beyond the opportunity to make a living doing something I love to do, to me its more important to have the opportunity to continue to be a role model and affective people in a positive way.
Mrs. Winston, I assure you that I am not nor have I ever been the type of person to put anything unhealthy in body, let alone and illegal narcotic. In addition, I am well aware of the other athletes who have thrown away their careers over substance abuse issues and I could never understand how someone in that position would risk jeopardizing their career over drugs or alcohol.
I am not the type of person who makes excuses and can admit Im wring when Ive made a mistake. In this case, the mistake I made was trusting my family and not trusting my instincts sooner. From the time I was a teenager, my father and I have not been on the best of terms due to his own substance abuse issues which I was forced to move out of his home when I was a 18. As a young girl I saw the damage and destruction drugs and alcohol can cause and how it can tear a family apart. Well my family was not immune and unfortunately it took a very ugly incident recently to finally allow me to move forward with my life without my father.
Approximately 4 weeks or so prior to my UFC debut in Houston, I had decided to give my father another chance to get back into my life. As you can understand, I was very emotional leading up to my fight and was eager for any support I could get from family, friends and especially my father. After numerous apologies and attempts to make amends with me, I finally decided to give my father another chance and attend a family get together in my honor which he hosted at his residence, The get together involved mostly family members form his side along with many of my friends and even a few of my sponsors who had all come together to watch the fight the evening. What transpired that night , will be with me for my entire life and is what I feel may have led to the traces of marijuana that were found to be in my system.
Upon arrival at my fathers house, I noticed immediately that they had been drinking. Against my better judgment, I decided to stay and avoid another confrontation with my father especially with anyone else in attendance. As the evening progressed, the alcohol would eventually turn into marijuana. As my father and several of his friends began to smoke in the living room where we were watching the UFC, I politely asked him to stop smoking or id be forced to leave. Not only did he refuse, but he became irate and began to physically attack me in front of all of our guests. Luckily my friends and brother were able to separate us and get m out of there relative unharmed, but this would surely be one of the darkest and most humiliating moments of my life. Needless to say, I did not call the police in order to avoid this getting out in public as I knew I need to be distraction free heading into the biggest fight of my career. Looking back, I truly wish I would have filed a report not my benefit, but to share my story with others in hopers of stopping this from happening to even one other person. I sincerely feel this is what led to my test results as I have been around any other smokers for years prior to or since that night.
Mrs. Winston, I am not claiming to be completely innocent and realize I am in this position because of my actions. But I will tell you with all sincerity that I would never, ever gamble with my career or take for granted the opportunities I have in front of me. I would even ask you to contact Ohio Athletic Commission Executive Director Bernie Profato who Im confident will validate what I am writing you as far as my family history and this particular incident. Since then, ive actually gone public with my story and did an in depth interview with a reporter who went ahead and published an article about my relations with my father. Id be happy to forward this article to you upon request.
In closing, id like to thank you again for your time and consideration with this matter. Please get back to me or my manager Greg and let us know what the next step in the process will be. I am eager to put this behind me and start the next positive chapter of my life and what I hope will be a long career with the UFC.
Jessica Eye
AmericanMMA offers $5k bounty for KO of Rousey
An MMA apparel company says it will give a cash reward to the first fighter to knock out Ronda Rousey.
The Americana MMA Twitter account announced Saturday that $5,000 will go to the woman who KOs the UFC women's champion after Rousey called fellow women's MMA star Cris Cyborg "an it" in an interview with Yahoo! this week.
Americana MMA owner Peter Giannoulis turned down an interview request from FOX Sports on Sunday. Giannoulis believes Rousey should be suspended or fined for her comments about Cyborg the same way, writing as much on both Twitter and Facebook. Giannoulis cited the UFC's handling of situations regarding derogatory remarks from male fighters Matt Mitrione and Matt Brown. Mitrione was fined and suspended and Brown issued an apology.
I like how he's game now that she's had a couple movies [and hasn't fought at all in 5 years] and I'm sure the fact that it will be her first time at 135 in almost 10 years just makes it even better. I mean, tune up fights are for wusses, right?


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Beats Hostel Sao Paulo
The rhythm of the largest metropole on the southern hemisphere. That's what you will find at Beats Hostel. Extra Large beds, music from all over, a lively Bar. Daily activities. 2 Blocks from 2 metro stations. Great included breakfast, and freshhh bedlinens!
We offer private rooms, rooms with 4, 6, 9 and 16 people. There's 5 showers and toilets, so that makes about 1 shower for every 8 people. A nice garden, and a central location not 4 minutes walking from Avenida Paulista. Take a 15 minute stroll and you will end up in Rua Augusta or 13 de Maio, famous for going out. Both strolls are quite safe, even in the early early morning. Our kitchen rocks!
Chill in our hammocks, let yourself be informed about what is going on today by our knowledgable staff! Have an ice-cold beer to cool down before you go out :-)
We're the newest kid on the block in Sao Paulo, so come check us out !1!!one!
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Hostel Facilities & Policies
- 24 hour reception
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- Age Restriction
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- Bar
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- Book exchange
- Breakfast Included
- Cable TV
- Café
- Ceiling fan
- Common Room
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Free City Maps
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- Hair Dryers
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- Lockers
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Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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Prepayment of First Night.
We require you to supply the CVV code of your credit card right after making the reservation. We will charge the first night of your stay which is not refundable. If this charge fails your booking will no longer be guaranteed, and neither will the hostelworld price or deposit.
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We accept guests under 18, or over 35 years old only after communication over email.
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Directions to the hostel by foot from metro Brigadeiro, Avenida Paulista:
Disembark at metro Brigadeiro, green metro line. At the platform take exit Brigadeiro Luis Antonio. Up the stairs, on your right, take the the left exit, Brigadeiro Luis Antonio. Outside (the even side of Av. Paulista) follow the direction of the cars. Walk 1,5 blocks and take a right at McDonalds, into De Lima. Take a second left and find number 258, voila! Welcome!
Directions from Guarulhos Airport:
This airport is far from the city center. You have 3 transport options to get to our hostels central location:
1- We offer pickup service to Beats Hostel So Paulo.
Costs R$112,00. It takes up to 3 persons with luggage. Write us an email to book.
2- Take the shuttle bus transport, Hotel Circuit to our hostel.
Costs about R$38,00. Get out at Maksoud Plaza. From here it's a 300 meter walk. Walk to the contrary direction of the bus till the first crossroad. Turn left into Al. Campinas. Take the first right and you find Beats hostel at nr 258!
3- Transport to our central location by local bus number 257 or 299. Costs about R$4,00 from the airport to Tatuap Station. It runs from 5am 12pm. At Tatuap get the red metro line direction Barra Funda. Transfer at S station to the blue line, direction Jabaquara.Transfer at Paraiso station to the green line. Direction Vila Madalena. Disembark at Brigadeiro. Not advisable if you have too much luggage.
Directions from Viracopos (Campinas) Airport:
If you are flying Azul: The free shuttle bus takes you to Barra Funda Station, in So Paulo. Upon arrival, take the red metro line direction Corinthians-Itaquera. Transfer to the blue line at S Station, direction Jabaquara. Then transfer at Paraiso station to the green line, direction
Vila Madalena.Get out at Brigadeiro station.
Not flying Azul? Get a bus to Campinas Bus Station. Then another bus to So Paulo. The company Cometa has several buses leaving each hour.
Youll arrive at Tiet Station. There you get the metro, direction Jabaquara. Then transfer at Paraiso station to the green line, direction Vila Madalena.Get out at Brigadeiro station.
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ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
The ACT Cycle Network, to be built over the next ten years, has four main planning options that the people in the Transport section are requesting comments about.
The link is here: http://www.transport.act.gov.au/studies_projects/ACT_Strategic_Cycle_Network_Plan.html
Survey link is at the bottom of the page. Let 'em know which plan you prefer!
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
Very confusing documents. What the heck is the difference between option 3 & 4 that almost doubles the price? The only thing I could pick was a bunch of little lettered boxes with no legend on the map to show what they mean.
I've downloaded the prelim report.... I'll read it when I have a chance.
And... isn't it hilarious that the inidvidual cost of option 1 and option 2 is about 80% of the cost of combining them? Sounds like the GDE all over again. Nothing like spending almost twice as much to do the job a second time.
I ride, therefore I am.
...real cyclists don't have squeaky chains...
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
They might as well save their (our) money and not build any paths if they aren't going to maintain them. And they need to tell TAMS mowing contractors to sweep the paths after they finish mowing the grass on the side.
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
I just wish that I shaved my legs before the photo - not to mention I've since switched clubs!
http://www.transport.act.gov.au/studies ... erview.pdf
...but yes, highly confusing.
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
At least you don't have the helmet on the back of your head!
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Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
Saw that the other day and thought that was you
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Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
Great minds, etc... - I put the need for sweeping & maintenance in my comment.
I also think the city should plan to build a comprehensive network from the get go - which one hopes is a lesson learned from the GDE experiment.
Cycling is getting more popular - there was an interesting article on the uptake of electric bikes in Sunday's Canberra Times. Between new bike technology, petrol prices, road building costs, public health benefits, parking shortages, and carbon pricing, all the factors make investment in cycling a smart transportation policy choice. And since we're about to drop $300 million on widening 11 kilometres of Majura Road - aka the Gungahlin to Costco Parkway - the comprehensive cycling network looks like a total bargain.
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
Saw that article. I think there should of been some mention as to the rules and regualations regarding power output on these type of bikes so as people don't rush out and buy hotted up ones that can do 80km/h, though I guess all the ones available locally (as opposed to buying on the internet) would comply.
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
The original "bike path" network was adequate for most cyclists, the on-road one is the glaring failure.
And as for the GDE... do you remember when Gunghalin Drive was single-lane, before they duplicated and then extended it?
You can see still see the legacy of the NCDC - clearways, basic earthworks and bridge sections etc. all in place ready for when the roads needed to be duplicated. Those guys knew how to plan ahead and get value for money, even if it takes 20 - 40 years to get the return on the investment.
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...real cyclists don't have squeaky chains...
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
Governments both Federal and Local only think of the present and not of the future. They only think about the quick easy (and cheap - example road resealing) way of doing things and don't worry about if things they do will be good for the future because they know they probably won't be in power in 3 or 4 years time and then it will be someone elses problem and expense to fix it up.
Tuggeranong Parkway is a good example of planning ahead. There were only a couple of suburbs in Tuggeranong once upon a time and yet they had a dual carrigeway multi-lane expressway type road running down to there for the future suburbs that were still 10 - 20 years away. Flip the coin to Gungahlin where they build most of the suburbs and then years after think "we might build Gungahlin Dr" now and then do a half-arsed job of it and only build one lane in each direction. Then 5 minutes later they decide to add another lane each way and fix up the Glenoch Interchange and end up spending twice or more as much as the original GDE cost.
The Govt is still talking about Majura Parkway, this has been talked about literally for more than 20 years and it is still not started yet.
The Govt is also talking about duplicating Gundaroo Dr and William Slim Dr; just talking though, probably be another 20 years before they get around to actually doing anything physical about it.
Kuringa Dr is another road that is badly in need of widening as well IMO. AFAIK there are no plans to do anything about that so looks like we are stuck with it the way it is for a long time to come.
/rant off
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
Finally got around to having a look at these "plans", couldn't do it at home because my computer is too crap. Anyway, the plans seem very light on in actual route details. Lot's of squiggly lines drawn over a map of Canberra but no actual road names (if some of these paths are alined with roads) or how they are going to cross these anonymous roads? Are there going to be bridges, underpasses, pedestrian crossings, traffic lights or...???
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
There is quite a bit more info in the "Preliminary Options Report", posted recently on the page. It states a goal of trebling the number of cycle trips over the next 15 years. There is quite a bit of detail in what the four proposed options are, and which type of rider they benefit. The difference between Option 3 and Option 4 is (to my brief reading) one of completeness; 21 main improvement projects vs 37 in the complete plan.
In any case, please share your cycling insights and wisdom borne of experience with these kind folks, either in the survey or in an email.
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
Ah, but you forget that before the GDE was Gunghalin Drive running from the Barton Highway to Gundaroo road... single lane the whole way, until they were forced to duplicate it. Thousands of houses in the new suburbs... three single-lane access roads, and even today it's not much better. We looked at a house in Amaroo, but at the time there were about two thousand houses and only the one access road.
And we lived in Palmerston from '96 to '99 - if you were ten minutes late in the morning, it was a 1km traffic line onto the Barton highway.
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Ok thanks. Just had a bit of a look at that link. Option 4 seems the no brainer to me, more paths and benefits the most amount of riders. Greatest cost though, but that's not really my/our concern, the govt has more than enough accountants on staff I'm sure to identify how they are going to fund this.
I think one of the major issues which didn't really appear to get addressed in the report was the crossing of major roads. Underpasses or bridges need to be built. One (or two) is badly needed on Barry Dr near the Uni/CSIRO and maybe another further up toward Civic as well near Marcus Clarke St.
Almost seems like the govt has been overthinking this bike path plan thing. It's a bit like when people post on here questions like "which brand of insert bike part here should I get" you get 10 different people give 10 different answers, none of them "right" and none of them "wrong".
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Juts had a read as well. I'm shocked - some common sense being displayed!
But I think the goals are too ambitious unless they provide some kind of financial incentives to get people out of cars. Killing off the local shops and local schools has forced people to own cars for most of the region, and once a car is sitting in the driveway, it's a no-brainer to take a car instead of piblic transport... or cycling.
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...real cyclists don't have squeaky chains...
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
Any chance the ACT Government could encourage shopping mall owners to install secure bike parking cages? No point having a great bike path network if you end up having to park your pride and joy out in the weather in some isolated street rack whenever you go to the shops.
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
New sign on Belconnen Mall - secure bike parking and shower facilities available for hire within the complex!
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Excellent news. Hopefully others malls will follow their example.
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Centers likevthis are really popular in Melbourne.
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a bit pedantic but i'd still love to know what they mean by "existing networks" or "some of this network already exists". Cos across Canberra that seems to range from a designated 2-way well lit bike path off the road to a poorly-marked white line on the side of a highway.
My experience of these type of things is also that the people who are going to cycle from Belconnen to Woden 4 times a week (whether for recreation, commute, whatever) are going to do it anyway. Whereas people who would like to cycle from Scullin to Belconnen shops one a fortnight (and still get all the community/social/health/financial benefits) aren't ever likely to until there's decent infrastructure in place.
Which means anything short of Option 4 won't have the desired affect with the desired target group.
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
Hopefully this would mean completing the parts where the well-marked on-road bike lanes suddenly peter out, such as going south over the Kings Avenue Bridge. There's an unused path on that bridge that is inaccessible for want of a curb or two and a few metres of path either side.
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
this was awesome, just for the 84 year old guy whose electric bike is going to keep him riding for another 10 years
I live in Palmerston now, and Gungahlin Drive is still a friggen disaster. I've only been in Canberra 5 years, so I've only recently learned the history of it (although i was here when the bridge fell down while they were building it). that they could build it, widen it within years - and for it still to be inadequate just defies belief in a city full of public servants (of which I can proudly say I'm not one - although i was when i first moved here...)
the "leaving time" has gotten noticeably earlier just in the 18 months that I've lived here. you used to be safe getting to the bridge/barton highway turn off if you left before 7.45. now the leaving time is 7.30 - or you run the risk of traffic backing up from Barton Highway, past Mitchell, past Franklin, and most of the way to Palmerston.
as i put in another thread, i'm brand new to cycling. after 2 weeks, i'm already confident that I could easily do the ride to work - but I'm still a little bit afraid to. I've seen so many cyclists lying on the side of the Barton Highway - I have no idea why this is a hotspot on essentially straight roads. but i've seen 2 "just hit" riders in about the last 3 weeks.
i'm also afraid of Northbourne Ave in the morning, cos the drivers are crazy - I drive that road every morning. they don't look before they turn to the left. i think the bus drivers are used to cyclists, so I'm sure they look - but they might see them, they may be in no danger of hitting them. but I've still seen some pretty confronting things with drivers still having no regard for riders.
so what I really want to say is that the critical elements of this plan needs to be:
a) i hope this plan includes cycling overpasses in critical crossing spots - Gungahlin Drive is the example that I'm thinking of. I haven't ridden down around southside yet, but I'd imagine the area around Woden town centre would benefit from this tremendously.
b) a bike path down the middle of Northbourne Avenue (that could start as far back as the Barton Highway). i don't know why this doesn't already exist! does this not make perfect sense for what is essentially a nature strip down the middle of a road that is a nightmare for riders?
i'll read the report over the Christmas, and might comment (that link doesn't seem to have a closing date for comment). from what I can understand after a quick look at those options, surely the GDE experience will lead us to option 3 or 4, and they'll build the 'primary' network first.
it has to happen. ACTION is a money pit - it will never turn a profit. People won't use it outside peak times cos services are irregular. but they can't be more regular because there isn't enough patronage. they're still using the frightfully old buses (that were phased out EVERYWHERE else last century) that are gross and dirty - but because they lose money, because people don't use them, they can't upgrade them.
on top of that, our road network is broken. Majura Road, GDE, Northbourne Avenue, Parkes Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue - all the roads that I can drive from home to work - are car parks at peak time.
it's a joke. you can't reinvent an entire bus fleet. you can't reinvent an entire road network. but for a minimal cost, you can give people an option that will be faster than driving or public transport, that's green-friendly and good for our health.
my question is why it's going to take 10-20 years. it should be a priority. i know (from the GDE extension experience) that things, even after commissioning, take ridiculous amounts of time in Canberra - but when you think about it, there's so much of what I would describe as a "tertiary" network already.
we don't have to rebuild these paths (eg dickson to ANU), we just have to fill in the gaps.
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
Riding on the roads is fine - you just need to assume that everyone is trying to kill you. In the case of action buses... a bit too close to the truth with some.
I prefer the on-roads, but that's because I cruise at 35+, and I hate stopping at lights/crossings etc. etc. But for a lot of riders, the off-road network is perfect.
For both options, wider or multiple lanes would improve the situation a lot.
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Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
You may all have seen the front of the Canberra Times today with the article about designs for the redesign of Bunda St as shared use to complete Civic's cycle loop.
Here are more details, including the full plans, fact sheets, and information on how to comment.
http://timetotalk.act.gov.au/community- ... ompetition
I wonder the extent to which the urban planners actually consult different users of the road - I find all of these plans bizarre. As the blurb says, Bunda Street needs specific consideration because of its congestion and the lack of room...
So why are all these plans so determined on retaining all existing parking? In fact, one of them is talking about an increase to parking spaces. Is this not counter productive?
I don't like the first one - it's stupid. A 10 km/hr zone is ridiculous, and its unworkable. There will be so much traffic here, moving at a snails pace... and how does a car/pedestrian shared zone even work? Do they think people will happily drive along there behind pedestrians? I think not.
I'd like to say that this might decrease the use of this road - but it wont, because the parking spots there are awesome. And how will parking on the Garema place side work if there's a two-lane bike path there?
The second one is the best of the options - reduce it to a one way street. I don't think the partial closure of Mort St is an example of why this is feasible, as they've tried to say - in fact, I think the partial closure of Mort St hurt. I also don't understand, when the idea is for it to become a high traffic cycle loop - why does the parking remain on the bike path side of the road? (I do like the bike hub idea, but I'm not sure where you'd put it.
I think the third one is probably worse than the first. It seems incredulous that anyone could be paid to come up with a solution thats essentially to raise the crossings to footpath level, to lay different color pavers, and to lower the speed limit.
The solution to this is so easy... you want to fix congestion? You want to make Bunda St a real part of the cycling network? You want it to be a safe place for pedestrians?
Remove the parking!
Reduce the speed limit to 40km/hr, build a cycle lane where parking spots currently are on the Garema place side - turn the main Canberra centre side into the cab rank and the required loading zones.
Unfortunately, I think it's probably safe for us to suspect that the brief required the retention of parking, because the ACT Government has so few revenue and self-owned parking options available.
Anyway, I'm just about to give feedback... hopefully the survey just lets me have my rant... I don't want to be there forever.
Re: ACT Cycle Network Plan - comments requested
I don't really care as I never cycle on Bunda St and rarely drive there either but the seperarated cycleway seems the best option to me. Shared zones IMO are a nightmare for everybody involved - cyclists, pedestrians and motor vehicles. There is no order or rules to it, everybody is just doing their own thing oblivious to anybody else. At least with the separated cycleway you have the 3 different zones where people generally expect the 3 different lots of people to be; the pedestrians on the footpath, the cyclists on the cycleway and the vehicles on the street.
Childers St is a shared zone now and it is a nightmare to drive now as you you have pedestrians and cyclists wandering aimlessly from the footpath to the road and sometimes darting out from between parked cars onto the road. And from the pedestrian/cyclist POV not all of the vehicle drivers are on the lookout for pedestrians or cyclists and I reckon it's just a matter of time before a collision occurs (if there hasn't already been one).
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Bowl and Cover
This bowl and cover are an example of the translucent and delicate Chinese porcelain known as linlong. Yet the decoration of linglong ware, which dates to the Qianlong era (1736—1795), is believed to have been inspired by that of Iranian "Gombroon" ware, since no such objects were produced in China until the reign of Qianlong. The fragile, lace-like porcelain—known as the "rice- grain porcelain of China"—was produced by piercing rice grain–sized holes into the body of the vessel while the clay was still soft, filling the holes with a clear glaze, and then firing the object to create a translucent pattern.
This object exemplifies techniques developed by diverse Silk Route cultures to reproduce at home products and craftsmanship made familiar through travel and trade.
- Medium: "Linglong" exquisite porcelain with translucent white glaze
- Place Made: Jiangxi, China
- Dates: 1736-1795
- Dynasty: Qing Dynasty
- Period: Qianlong Period
- Dimensions: 3 x 4 5/16 in. (7.6 x 11 cm) (show scale)
- Markings: The bases of both bowl and cover have six character Qianlong seal marks written in underglaze blue.
- Collections:Asian Art
- Museum Location: This item is not on view
- Accession Number: 32.1178a-b
- Credit Line: Gift of the executors of the Estate of Colonel Michael Friedsam
- Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
- Caption: Bowl and Cover, 1736-1795. "Linglong" exquisite porcelain with translucent white glaze, 3 x 4 5/16 in. (7.6 x 11 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the executors of the Estate of Colonel Michael Friedsam, 32.1178a-b. Creative Commons-BY
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- Catalogue Description: Everted mouth; tapering body; circular foot. Includes knobbed cover. Bowl's body and surface of cover are carved with floral sprigs. Upper section of knob and lower section of circular foot are unglazed. Clear glaze covers entire vessel. Tea ware. Condition: Intact Old Accession Card: Bowl and cover, the bowl with a low foot and rounded sides, and the cover of inverted saucer shape with a low spreading foot. White glazed porcelain, both bowl and cover decorated with bands of stylized flowers and leaves cut through the paste and later covered up by the glaze, a type of decoration known as rice grain. The bases of both bowl and cover are glazed white and have six character Ch'ien Lung seal marks written in underglaze blue.
- Record Completeness: Best (87%)


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Posted 20 October 2012 - 18:42
Posted 20 October 2012 - 19:07
And it's all true
He exposes NASA's hidden agendas like no one else has. This is truly a must-read. This book will blow your mind and will open your eyes. We are truly not alone in the universe and our governments have been hiding the truth form us for years.
Posted 20 October 2012 - 19:14
And if you read the bible and take everything "on faith" you will learn that the earth is 6000 years old, Donkeys and Snakes sometimes talk and all life originated from a drunkards boat.
The above isn't impressive.
Posted 20 October 2012 - 19:26
The Earth is 4.5 billion years old, not 6,000 years. The Bible is wrong. It would be absolutely dumb and ignorant for anyone in this world to even think that we are the only ones in the universe. That this planet is the only planet with life. Religion fan boys will tell you that we are the only ones and that aliens are devils and anyone who believes in aliens is evil. Bullsh....t.
We live on one side of the Milky Way galaxy. What makes you think there isn't life at the other side? I believe there is a reason why "God" put us here. Isolated and far away from the rest of "life" in the universe. There must be a reason. Maybe "God" thinks we are too young and too dangerous to be with the "rest" of life or maybe that life out there is too dangerous for us to relate with. Who knows, but one thing is certain:
We are not alone.
Posted 20 October 2012 - 19:27
The Earth is 4.5 billion years old, not 6,000 years. The Bible is wrong. It would be absolutely dumb and ignorant for anyone in this world to even think that we are the only ones in the universe. That this planet is the only planet with life. Religion fan boys will tell you that we are the only ones and that aliens are devils and anyone who believes in aliens is evil. Bullsh....t.
We live on one side of the Milky Way galaxy. What makes you think there isn't life at the other side?
We are not alone.
Posted 20 October 2012 - 19:28
i think this says it best:
Posted 20 October 2012 - 19:29
Are you sure about that? What makes you think they haven't already?
Google up: Jessie Marcel
Before he died, he revealed everything he knew. He was dying. He didn't care what the government did to him anymore. I believe every word he said. He was a righteous man and a man of honor and dignity. We have had contact since the Roswell incident my dear friend.
Why does the government hide it from us civilians? Very simple:
We are prejudice against each other. We can't live together in peace with our own, what makes you think we will accept another race of beings in our lives?
The world is not prepared nor ready for such a shock. We are still ignorant and stupid. We are savages with a lot to learn still.
Posted 20 October 2012 - 19:32
I can't tell if you missed the obvious sarcasm in his post, or if I'm missing yours.
Anyway, I have little doubt that we are alone. I just don't believe some guy who wrote a book available for only $14.99 has all the answers here. I mean, it sounds like a bit of a stretch here, and I don't want to sound like a "conspiracy theorist" but... he could be just trying to sell a book.
Why should anyone believe him over this man http://www.adelaiden...3-1226055976446
Posted 20 October 2012 - 19:40
His book is about his experiences at NASA when he worked there and the things he saw and had to do to cover up things.
Because that man on your link its an obvious hallucinating idiot whos never worked for the government in his entire life. Please...Do not try to compare Mayor Jessie Marcel to that fake clown. Everyone on this planet knows Jesus came and went thousands of years ago.
Posted 20 October 2012 - 19:56
Well no actually they don't because there are no independent accounts regardless relaying on personal testimony is idiotic, For example lets say there has been no alien contact and the sighting's in the sky are simply advanced aircraft (something for which their is actual evidence for I might add) and this man has been paid off to prevent nosy people like you from revealing the truth.
So while you are crying wolf about these sightings being aliens from another planet the real story that these are in fact the next generation of aircraft has been buried.
That's just one other claim, One for which there is the same (ie no) evidence for. So even if we accept your appeal to authority I can just as easily turn the whole thing around.
Call me back when you have real tangible evidence not an appeal to authority
Sure but people take it "on faith" which is what hum suggest we do.
There might be, Although how such life managed to come from the other side of the galaxy to earth and then crash at Roswell needs a big explanation. What did they get in range of our wifi and take their eyes off the wheel while looking at porn.
The time to make that claim is when we have sufficient evidence to demonstrate it not a book divinely inspired or not.


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New York Times best-selling author Kathy Reichs returns with her 16th riveting novel featuring forensic anthropologist Tempe Brennan, whose examination of a young girl killed in a hit and run in North Carolina triggers an investigation into international human trafficking.
When Charlotte police discover the body of a teenage girl along a desolate stretch of two-lane highway, Temperance Brennan fears the worst. The girl's body shows signs of foul play. Inside her purse police find the ID card of a prominent local businessman, John-Henry Story, who died in a horrific flea market fire months earlier. Was the girl an illegal immigrant turning tricks? Was she murdered?
As the case deepens, Tempe must also grapple with personal turmoil. Her daughter, Katy,, grieving the death of her boyfriend in Afghanistan, impulsively enlists in the Army. Meanwhile, Katy's father, Pete, is frustrated by Tempe's reluctance to finalize their divorce. As pressure mounts from all corners, Tempe soon finds herself at the center of a conspiracy that extends all the way from South America, to Afghanistan, and right to the center of Charlotte. "A genius at building suspense" (New York Daily News), Kathy Reichs is at her brilliant best in this thrilling novel.
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"If you're reading them in order skip this one..."
I've read all of the Temperance Brennan books so far and this one is definitely sub-par. It seems as though Ms. Brennan spends way too much time reflecting about stuff. This isn't really a spoiler but it does tell something about the story. At one point she goes to Iraq and sees her Marine Corps daughter (someone that she also thinks about a lot). She manages to disinter two bodies, get buried by the debris of a bomb hit and dug out, do her forensic investigation, write a report, get debriefed and fly back to the States to testify at a military hearing about her findings. All this zips right along but then she's back home ruminating about her cat or why she doesn't have any food in the house. Really, no food, well here's a clue - buy some. Do I care about her food problem, not a little tiny bit. Does this have anything to do with the plot? No, but it seems to be a recurring theme throughout this book. Poor Tempe, no food in the house, oopsie, she forgot to eat for 3 days. I exaggerate, but that's what I remember from the book and I don't think that's what I should be taking away with me.
And then there's the ending...well, suffice it to say that if I hadn't already slogged through the rest of the book, I wouldn't have bothered with the last 75 minutes, I was that angry. I won't tell you how it ends, but I will tell you that I do not appreciate it when an author insults the reader and takes the lazy way out by suddenly pulling out the stupid stick and smacking the main character with it, not once but several times, just to "set up" the ending. Am I really supposed to believe that our heroine is so intelligent that she can figure out this rather complex mystery instead or ahead of the police and yet act so irresponsibly and brainlessly as does Ms Brennan at the end of this book? Is her inability to find a grocery store or restaurant supposed to be the ultimate excuse for her inexcusable behavior? Is lack of food a legal defense for trampling on the Constitution? Frankly if she behaved this way in most jurisdictions she would've been arrested and rightfully so.
"I'm done"
I used to love these books. I couldn't wait until the next one came out. But the last couple of books lacked any substance. The story wasn't compelling. Also the writing which is mostly question and answer style, got too repetitive and boring.
Spoiler Warning: In this particular story the fact that ALL of the various story lines came together was just too far fetched for me. I had figured out what was the problem with "Candy" early in the book and just waiting for Tempe to get it.
I love the Ryan character and the fact that he made a cameo in this book also irritated me.
Anyway, I'm done with the Tempe books. I'll use my time with something that is entertaining.
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"Kathy Reichs in fine form, narrator, not so much"
I have loved all the books in this series and would buy again IF Linda Emond is not the narrator - she's horrible.
Didn't get past the first hour, so no idea.
It would be, if the narrator wasn't so bad.
Gonna buy this on Kindle instead.
I just started reading the Temperance Brennan series this summer. I devoured the first fifteen, and was eagerly awaiting the release of "Bones of the Lost". It is difficult to assign this installment a specific rank among my favorites, but I will definitely re-read it, probably more than once. The only other books I've looked forward to re-reading so enthusiastically have been 206 bones and Bones to Ashes.
In this installment we see a stronger, more resilient Tempe. Just when I thought the character was growing somewhat stagnant, Reichs delivers a dramatically complex plot, complete with a myriad of professional and personal pitfalls Tempe must navigate. In the process, she reveals several new avenues that this series could explore, and, as usual, delivers one terriffic mystery!
Don't let the publisher's summary fool you. While Tempe's divorce from Pete does figure into the plot, the author focuses more on the challenge she faces disentangling the small details of her life from her long-time spouse than she does on the "will she or won't she sign?" question. The big interpersonal challenge Tempe faces in this novel is conveyed more by the absence of a certain familiar detective from active participation in most of the book--but when he does eventually show up, watch out!
Is this book the pinnacle of literary creativity and story-crafting ingenuity? No, not really. But is it a fun, fast-paced book that will leave you waiting for the next novel in the series? You bet!
"Tempe is Losing Her Touch"
I like spending time with Tempe. I wish that there was more emphasis on the forensic archeology as in earlier books,
I don"t like when Tempe puts herself needlessly and foolishly in danger. She never seems to learn from the past.
Yes. Linda Emond is a decent reader. I preferred the previous reader.
Yes. Reread a early Kathy Reich"s book.
I like the interaction with her daughter Katie in the Middle East. I also like Ryan a lot and hope that now they can get back together.
The story was pretty good.
A good detective novel. The least is that I didn't think I was buying a detective novel.
A good performance doesn't make you think you are listening to a performance. She did a good job.
Don't make a film of this book.
What has hooked me in the past about the Tempe Brennan novels is the fact that she's a forensic anthropologist. Not a detective. I loved Tempe's reviewing of the body, it's location, what she discovers. Kathy Reichs sometimes got a bit too detailed, but basically, it's Tempe's job that interested me. In this book, there's very little of her forensic anthropologist part of her life. She seems to have forgotten exactly what she does for a living. In this book, she mostly plays detective alongside a bumbling, painfully difficult to get in touch with homicide detective.
A previous review made mention of the fact that Tempe can be something of a snob, and I have to agree. Anyone less education and intelligent than herself seems to cause Tempe to look down her nose at those in more menial occupations or life situations.I listened to this on Audible and was wondering, did we ever find out what happened with her cat? Maybe I missed it.
I have loved the Tempe Brennan books and will probably give it one more shot. I hope Reichs goes back to what made these books popular.
"This Was Horrible"
Fair, Fair, Fair
There are absolutely no memorable characters.
This may be the worst book I have wasted time on. It was poorly written. It was virtually impossible to follow. The performance was fair at best.
"Not a favorite, but I won't stop reading Reichs!"
No. I like Tempe's forensic anthropology work and this one was more detective work.
Hmmm, probably not this one, but I recommend many other Kathy Reichs books to my friends all the time.
"Tempe is always fun"
I have not read the print version.
I liked Tempe's relationships with the other male characters.
The ending.
Tempe rides again
A fun mystery that kept the reader guessing.
"Worthy Addition to the Series"
Two notes on the audiobook, then a review of the book as a whole.
For me, Linda Emond is the voice of Temperance Brennan; she handles voices of other characters well; the pacing is great and her voice is pleasant.
I enjoy the essay that appears at the end of the more recent books in this series. This was added to just one of the audiobooks--and is missing from this one. I think it should be added to the recorded material. (Switching back and forth between the audiobook and Kindle book, I read the essay at the end of the latter.)
As an aside, Whispersync is great--love the ability to switch back and forth between audio and e-book.
A fan of Kathy Reich's books (though not the related television series), I enjoyed Bones of the Lost. The book's plot, complexity and cast of characters kept me engaged, and I enjoyed its diverse settings for the action. I appreciate the way the author grounds her stories in interesting factual material—the product of research and of her own experiences as forensic anthropologist, and as someone who traveled to Afghanistan at the behest of the USO "to thank our troops for their courage and dedication."
As ever, I found the narrator, Tempe Brennan, relatable, apart from her inclination to rush into dangerous situations—particularly her intelligence, and an inclination to introspection that tempers her the effect of her impatience on readers, if not on the fictional recipients of brusque interactions. The relatable aspects of her life—connections with relatives and pets, with her ex; the way her fridge ends up bare as mine does when we are busy—ground the drama, make it easier to relate and care when her actions seem rude or reckless; more readily accepting of improbable coincidence.
As one who read this book as part of a series, I enjoyed the continuing evolution of the characters in this book, particularly the evolving relationship with Skinny Slidell. Slidell is sometimes comical in his pretensions, often repellant due to poor grooming and other rough edges, but this seems secondary when he demonstrates effectiveness in his work as a detective, willingness to work with Tempe when she goes beyond the boundaries of her official role, and tolerance when she is rude. I can also relate to daughter Katy's transformation after joining the U.S. Army; I've seen and experienced the effect that military service can have on previously-aimless young people. Katy still clearly loves her mother and enjoys her company, but is increasingly independent, appropriate as she is in her mid-twenties. And Pete, reliable, caring ex-husband (possibly officially divorced, possibly not), apparently over his mid-life fling with a much-younger woman, though there have been others. Andrew Ryan's brief appearance was enough for me--I'm not much of a fan of his so far.
From my perspective, this book succeeds as entertainment. I also appreciate the opportunity to further consider issues related to human trafficking, as well as the experiences of deployed members of our armed forces.
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SAN FRANCISCO — Look out Las Vegas, here comes FarmVille.
Silicon Valley is betting that online gambling is its next billion-dollar business, with developers across the industry turning casual games into occasions for adults to wager.
At the moment these games are aimed overseas, where attitudes toward gambling are more relaxed and online betting is generally legal, and extremely lucrative. But game companies, from small teams to Facebook and Zynga, have their eye on the ultimate prize: the rich American market, where most types of real-money online wagers have been cleared by the Justice Department.
Two states, Nevada and Delaware, are already laying the groundwork for virtual gambling. Within months they will most likely be joined by New Jersey.
Bills have also been introduced in Mississippi, Iowa, California and other states, driven by the realization that online gambling could bring in streams of tax revenue. In Iowa alone, online gambling proponents estimated that 150,000 residents were playing poker illegally.
Legislative progress, though, is slow. Opponents include an influential casino industry wary of competition and the traditional antigambling factions, who oppose it on moral grounds.
Silicon Valley is hardly discouraged. Companies here believe that online gambling will soon become as simple as buying an e-book or streaming a movie, and that the convenience of being able to bet from your couch, surrounded by virtual friends, will offset the lack of glittering ambience found in a real-world casino. Think you can get a field of corn in FarmVille, the popular Facebook game, to grow faster than your brother-in-law's? Five bucks says you cannot.
Betable has set up shop in San Francisco, where 15 studios are now using its back-end platform. "This is the next evolution in games, and kind of ground zero for the developer community," Mr. Griffin said.
As companies eagerly wait for the American market to open up, they are introducing betting games in Britain, where Apple has tweaked the iPhone software to accommodate them. Facebook began allowing online gambling for British users last summer with Jackpotjoy, a bingo site; deals with other developers followed in December and this month.
Overseas, online betting is generating an estimated $32 billion in annual revenue — nearly the size of the United States casino market. Juniper Research estimates that betting on mobile devices alone will be a $100 billion worldwide industry by 2017.
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A Wandy fight is Sonnen's for the taking, but I kinda think it would've been REALLY smart of Chael to go out of his way and cut a promo that trolled on Vitor, think there's more to gain from that fight and he could talk his way into Vitor's brain something fierce.
Shogun has become a pathetic excuse of a fighter. Retire already, don't even bother trying anymore. I was such a huge fan but tonight was the last straw. And I'm a chael fan and even expected him to win but not by a first rd sub.
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