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Bison, the iconic creatures that are the largest North American land mammal, have been newsworthy in Connecticut because of a rare white calf born at a Goshen farm last month. For some Native Americans who consider a white bison sacred, the birth is an event to be celebrated and many of them are visiting the farm of Peter Fay, where the extraordinary bull was born.
Coincidentally, as the white bull is celebrated, Congress is considering naming the bison, or buffalo, the national mammal, partnering with our national bird, the bald eagle.
It is a fair assumption that most Americans are familiar with the bison and the fact that millions of them — some estimates say 60 million in all — roamed the western half of North America. About a half million of them inhabited woodlands farther east, as far as Alabama, Pennsylvania and — as the city of Buffalo testifies — western New York. The last bison in the Northeast were slaughtered during the winter of 1799-1800 by Pennsylvania farmers after a panicked herd stampeded over a settler's cabin, crushing his wife and three children.
Today, about a half million bison exist, most in private ownership but about 30,000 living wild in places like Yellowstone National Park and Canada's Wood Buffalo National Park. Bison were saved from extinction by last-minute action of a few early conservationists, notably Theodore Roosevelt. With Bronx Zoo Director William Hornaday, he spearheaded formation of the American Bison Society, which met for the first time in 1905 at the Bronx Zoo's lion house.
Had it not been for the zoo in the Bronx, where I was based for several years while a curator of the New York Zoological Society (NYZS), there might be no bison on the western prairies today. A few bison were rounded up at the turn of the last century from stragglers on the plains and private collections, then brought to the newly opened Bronx Zoo. There, they were bred in captivity. In 1907, a train carrying 15 Bronx-bred bison carried them to a preserve in Oklahoma, and restocking of the West began.
In 2005, the American Bison Society, which had disbanded, was revived by the
organization that evolved from the NYZS and operates the Bronx Zoo, the Wildlife Conservation Society. Its aim is to promote more restoration of wild bison in their former habitat.
Experienced zookeepers are especially careful when working with bison. A bison can be as aggressive and dangerous as a fighting bull. When an individual bison is out to get someone, it can maneuver for advantage like a skilled street fighter. I once was in a paddock with a big bison bull that took a dislike to me. When my eyes were on him, he remained still but each time I looked elsewhere, he deliberately tried to edge between me and the only exit from the paddock. Figuring out his intentions, I quickly exited as he pawed the ground and snorted.
Before he met his end at the Little Bighorn, General George Custer was so panicked by the ferocious charge of a bison he was hunting that he shot his own horse and landed on the ground. He was able to meet his date with destiny a decade later because the bison, as if brushing off Custer's undignified conduct, turned around and left the scene.
The American bison has a cousin in Europe. The European bison, which was painted on the walls of European caves by Late Pleistocene artists, is a rangier, humpless version of the American species. Unlike the American bison, a grazer, the European bison is more adapted for forest living and primarily browses.
Like the American bison, its European counterpart was saved from extinction by captive breeding. About 3,000 European bison remain, about half of them in the wild. During the 1970s, I was able to see the most notable wild herd, which lives in the Bialowieza Forest, which straddles the border of Poland and what was then the Soviet Union. Like the bison which inhabits it, the forest is a last
survivor, a fragment of the great primeval woodlands that once covered most of
central Europe.
In the dawn drizzle of a cold October morning, I stood among great trees, centuries old, and peered through the mists at a huge, dark mass in the middle of a meadow. The mist thinned and a great, shaggy beast appeared, raised its shaggy head, and looked at me. For a moment, it stood there, then turned away and, with rolling gait, disappeared into fog and trees. In the great silence of that forest, I felt a kinship to the prehistoric people who hunted that great beast's ancestors and recorded them on the a canvas of rock in the belly of caves.
(This is my last Outdoors With Ed Ricciuti column for Patch. For those of you who have read my columns during the past year or so, thanks.
— Ed Ricciuti)


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" Brand: Barry M / Type: Nail Varnish / Suitable for: Nails / Suitable for: natural or acrylic nails "
* Prices may differ from that shownMore Offers
Barry M are currently one of the leading nail varnish brands in the UK. At a low price and high quality, it is easy to see why it has become so popular.
I own many Barry M nail varnishes, including lots of different effects, such as:
The metallic nail varnish is amazing! It creates a brilliant pattern which only takes about 15 seconds to create, and once it is dry it last chip free for at least a week. This nail varnish is great because it is quite durable, especially if you put a clear top coat on afterwards. The only downfall is that it is quite gloomy when you paint it on so sometimes you end up with a thicker layer than maybe you would like.
The Gelly nail varnish is my favourite from the Barry M range. It comes in a huge range of colours and in my opinion lasts the longest without chipping. It is also really easy to paint on (whether you have a base coat or not) and once it dries it has a lovely shine, which means you don't have to worry about putting a top coat on to make it look nice.
The matt nail polish is not one of my favourites, I prefer my nails to be shiny. However, the paint goes on fine, and is durable just like the rest of the Barry M range, it just depends what your preference is. Obviously with the matt effect you can't put a top coat on because then it would just become shiny.
The shimmer nail varnish's look lovely and do last for quite a while. However, they often come out of the bottle quite gloopy which means that it is difficult to get a thin, even layer. If you can get past that however, the colour is lovely.
The normal Barry m nail paints are the most practical out of the lot and at only £2.99 per bottle they are great to stock up on different colours. However, they only last chip free for about 5 days. The colour is really vibrant and the paint is quite thin so it makes it easy to paint on (although sometimes it is a bit more difficult with a base coat).
Overall I would definitely recommend Barry m nail varnish because it is quite high quality and a very good price.
I love nail polish! I have a huge collection of them, probably one of every colour you could I ever want!! The range I am reviewing today is Barry M nail polish.
Barry M is a very well know range of make up and beauty products including nail polish.
All the Barry M products I've ever had have always been really good quality but the thing I love most about Barry M is that it's top quality and still usually at a good affordable price. Barry M products are widely available. They are available to purchase from the larger supermarkets such as Tesco and Asda and from the drug stores like superdrug and boots. Barry M is also available to order from the Barry M cosmetics website, www.barym.com , and from online stores like Amazon.
All Barry M nail polishes seem to come in a similar bottle. It is a square shaped bottle, different to the majority of nail varnishes that come in a round bottle.
I like the way the bottles are different from other brands. This is probably a bit OCD of me liking things tidy, but I also really like the way they fit together (as I have quite a lot!!), they stand together really nicely.
Barry M nail polish comes in a huge variety. You can get the normal nail paint, glitter colours, sequins and a newer effects range which is applied showing different patterns like cracking or patterns applied using a magnet.
They are all suitable for natural and acrylic nails.
In each variety of the nail polish there is an absolutely huge range of colours. Whatever colour you are looking for, Barry M are almost certain to have a shade for you.
The great thing for me about Barry M nail polishes, are how the colours are always so vibrant. I have never used a Barry M nail polish where the colour has been faint or 'washed out' as so many other nail polishes are (sometimes even the expensive well known brands are the worst for looking pale and watery).
The brush is inside the twist cap as with most other nail polishes. The brush is thin and smooth so it is good to apply the nail polish evenly. When you begin to apply to nail polish you can see straight away that the polish is quite thin so that is goes on nicely (nothing worse than thick gloopy nail polish that needs spreading around) but it is still thick enough to see the nice glossy colour.
After just applying the first coat the colour is bright, bold and glossy. Straight away you can see what amazing quality it is. It usually doesn't need a second coat at all but I usually like to apply a second coat as I do with most nail varnishes, (probably just out of habit though, as the colour with these are good enough it doesn't really need it.)
Once applied it is very quick drying. It doesn't take long at all, just a few seconds, until it is completely dry to touch.
I find it is long lasting and doesn't chip easily. I need a decent long lasting nail polish as I am a very busy working mum of two toddlers. Most nail polishes don't last too long with me but I am definitely a fan of Barry M!
The price really depends on what style you go for. The normal nail polish is generally about £2.99 but is often on offer where it is cheaper or on a multi - buy deal such as 3 for 2.
If you are going to go for a special effects polish or one of the magnets one they usually cost a bit more but again, shop around and you're bound to find a deal on somewhere
As you can probably tell from my review I LOVE Barry M nail polishes!
I think they are fabulous and at a great price!
I would definitely recommend Barry M to anyone!
5/5 dooyoo stars from me!
Thank you for reading my review, I hope it was useful
xx Mrs K xx
This Barry M nail varnish is cheap and cheerful! It costs just £2.99 for a 10 ml bottle which is a normal size for a bottle of polish. It is available from Boots and Superdrug and on Friday I noticed that my local Tesco has started stocking it too so it is certainly becoming more popular.
It is available in a whole host of colours and in particular Barry M seems to favour bold and bright colours rather than more natural shades
The nail varnish bottle is square which is quite unusual which I like. It makes it easily identifiable on the shelves and if you have a whole lot of these Barry M polishes they will stack together quite well due to the bottle shape.
The Nail varnish is quite thin and watery though so I have to use two coats to get a nice colour on my fingernails. I do not mind this though as I much prefer to later up thin coats rather than it coming out too thick as I find that can look lumpy and also it chips more when it is thick.
The brush is thin enough that it is not messy to apply and quite long which is good for applying a nice sweep of colour.
I finish off with a clear top coat to boost the nail varnish's lasting power.
The nail varnish looks good, no cheaper than any other brand I have ever used, and with the application of a good top coat, my nails remain free of chips for 4 days.
Removing the nail varnish after a week when my nails really do start to look tatty is easy enough with boots own brand nail varnish remover and cotton wool pads
I recommend this product and will continue to use it!
I absolutely love painting my nails and Barry M is my first choice in nail varnish.
I regularly change my mind about what colour I want and like to have a wide variety so Barry M is perfect for me. They have a wide range of colours and are normally priced from about £1.50 - £2.00, so you can stock up on a good selection without breaking the bank!
For the price, the quality of the nail varnish is exceptional. The paint spreads on your nails evenly, although I would recommend more than one coat otherwise the colour can come across a bit thin. I bite my nails and the colour still last without chipping for roughly five days.
Personally I wasn't impressed by the crackle nail varnish range released by Barry M, the overall look comes out tacky and gives the impression of chipped nail varnish, rather than the decided crackle effect.
I love to do my nails and am always looking out for new brands and shades to add to my collection of nail polishes. I give myself a full manicure every week at home, and as I have long nails I like to make a lot of effort to keep them looking neat and in good condition. I received a bottle of this Barry M Nail Paint as part of a gift set, but they are also available to buy individually from most high street beauty stores. It costs RRP £2.99 for a 10ml bottle.
I already have a few different Barry M nail polishes from their different lines, including a crackle top coat and a gel effect polish. This particular nail polish I am reviewing now is from their standard range of Nail Paints, which is available in a huge choice of colours. I have this in the shade "Buzz" which is a dark shade of pink - imagine a deep, dusky rose with just a hint of red tone to it. It bears a striking resemblance to raspberry formulation and spreads easily over my nails, with the thin brush giving me control over the application and coulis. I'm not 100% convinced if I actually like this colour or not. It seems ok but I usually prefer to go for either a very pale nude toned pink, or a candy coloured girly hot pink, rather than this darker shade.
The nail polish comes in a square glass bottle with a rounded black handle on the lid. It has a really smooth allowing me direct the strokes of the brush to fully cover each nail without smudging or going streaky. The polish goes on evenly, and gives a good level of colour coverage when two coats are applied. On the negative side, it gives off an awfully strong plastic sort of smell, which is pretty nasty and doesn't go away until the polish has dried. Once it has fully dried you are left with a bold block of colour that has a nice glossy finish to it. I found that this polish does seem to last well to begin with, and only started to show some scuffing around the edges by the third or fourth day of wear. However, the following day after this it starts to deteriorate more quickly, and bigger flakes come away leaving a messy, patchy look.
Overall I think this is a reasonable nail polish. It is a good price and very easy to use, with a huge range of colours to choose from. I'm not especially keen on the particular shade I have, but there is sure to be something to suit everybody's tastes within the selection that is available. I would probably buy it again, but in a different colour.
Barry M has a great variety when it comes to nail varnish. I love their broad range of colours and styles and at a bargain price of £2.99 (more for the more fancy effects like glitter etc) you can't go wrong. Boots also often do offers like 2 for 1 or buy 1 get one half price so I often snap a couple up when these offers are on.
In my opinion, Barry M definately provide the biggest range of colours in the nail varnish market. The colours are bright and there is one to suit every mood! The polish comes in a sturdy bottle which isn't easily breakable and the brush is attached to the lid for easy application. Though the colours are brilliant in their range, I am yet to find one that I only need to apply one coat of, this could be personal preference but I find I need to use a couple of coats to get the result I want. This hasn't stopped me from buying them though.
I do find with these nail varnishes they are not long lasting and do chip easily. If I'm going on a night out I have to paint my nails just before I go out, as I've found that it can chip within half an hour of it drying, not every time, but it does. I am a housewife and mum of two so this is quite frustrating as my hands are constantly busy and this nail varnish just does not last.
Like many females I have a massive collection of nail varnish and have found that Barry M varnishes do kind of 'go off' before the other brands I have. I notice within a couple of months they go that thick and gloopy consistency which means you can't apply them well so they need to be binned. This is annoying as they have to be replaced then.
Despite the negatives I've listed I do love Barry M nail varnishes. I love the range of colours, at the moment I particularly like all the pastel colours they have. I've also noticed that they keep up with the 'trends' making colours that are currently popular in the fashion world.
I would give Barry M polish 3 stars, for the colour range and the price but it loses out on longevity and chip factor.
I've been buying Barry M products for a few years now, and I do really like them. They always have a good selection of colours and styles like glitter, shimmer, different effects, etc. The prices are always very reasonable, and there always seem to be offers on in Boots and Superdrug. They're usually around £2.50 or 2 for £5.
I've had quite a few Barry M nail varnishes over the years, and they've all served me well, apart from one problem which I shall elaborate on later. The bottles are very sturdy, made of thick glass which if dropped do not smash easily. The bottle has Nail Paint - Barry M written on it in in gold lettering, and barrym.com written underneath. It is simple and easy to read, and the gold stands out no matter what colour is in the bottle so text is easy to read. The lid is made of black matte plastic, and is easy to unscrew. The lip of the bottle does not get gunked up with nail varnish, and is left clean. The metal balls inside the nail varnish keep it smooth and you can give it a shake every so often to keep it fresh.
However, I have had one problem which has been the same with all the Barry M nail varnishes I have bought. They all seem to go gunky and gloopy really quickly, after only a couple of months of use. Then you have to buy another one, which is a shame because most of the nail varnish in the original one is still left over and is a bit of a waste. It means you can't use it properly, it won't dry and the texture of the coat on your nails is not smooth and shiny like you would expect with nail varnish. I don't like waste, and this is definitely a waste. This has happened with every single nail varnish I have bought from Barry M.
This is a real shame as Barry M has a great variety of colours and nail varnish effects such as croc, glitter and caviar, just to name a few. They always have great offers on in Boots such as 2 for £5 They don't chip easily and stay on for what seems like weeks. I would be raving about this nail varnish, but the fact that it goes bad so quickly is just something I can't be happy about.
I have been painting my nails again after a few years of not bothering, started after a family wedding when I wanted my nails to look lovely. I usually buy Rimmel nail polish but someone suggested I try the Barry M range instead so off I went to have a look for it.
I found the range of make up in Super Drug and was surprised at the low prices. They were £3.99 each which I thought was a good price to pay. I like to be a bit different so decided to buy the emerald green colour which surprised my Other Half who was with me.
I got my nails all filed down ready for painting and had a go. i am not that good at painting as my hand shakes a bit but with this nail polish it was quite easy to paint as the polish was not too thick. The brush was nice too without hairs sticking out the sides like some have and it left a nice clean edge so was easy to paint right up to the edge of my nails.
I gave them one coat on both hands, the coverage was not bad but you could see blurry bits through, think it was because I tried to put quite a thin coat on so I didn't have it dripping. I didn't know how long it would take to dry so gave it a good 5 mins for first coat then gave them another coat. This time the colour looked solid all over and the finish was really nice. I gave them a good ten minutes this time before moving my hands about. Even then I was pretty careful for half an hour or so to make sure they had set hard.
the polish stayed on my fingernails for about 4 days without me having to retouch which I thought was good as I usually end up knocking one and a bit flies off but with this it didn't seem to move.
I found the polish quite easy to take off, it is quite strong colour so had stained the edges of my finger nails a bit, think if I had had some stronger nail polish remover I might have got it off better but it didn't really matter as I was repainting them again and by the time I had finished you couldn't see anything.
I would certainly buy Barry M nail varnishes again, they have some lovely colours out at the moment which are just right for the summer.
My first Barry M polish was bought as a present from my boyfriend a few months ago and I was really impressed. Here are my thoughts.
These are small square glass bottles with black lids that have the brushes inside, the cap is matte plastic. All of the information is on plastic labels and writing is gold. The indigents are all on the back and the label on the bottom tells in the colour in white.
This glass is also nice and thick and does not break when dropped.
Colour range
There is a huge range of colours from the very pale, to the very dark and even includes a massive range of glitter. Also, two coats is more than enough to get the right colour pigmentation. You can get a nice sheer colour, with just one coat. I find this perfect when combined with a layer of glitter.
I also like to use a light colour as a base and then use a dark colour to create an effect on the top. As the brush is quite small this is very easy to do and leopard print style is one of my favourite! I would also like to point out I am not particularly good with my hands but even I can manage it!
This is a nice thick, formula that doesn't clump, this means it is very easy to apply. This also drys very quickly around 1 minute for each coat and it is very easy to layer. This does not get bumpy and as long as worn with a to coat it does not chip.
The one thing I would recommend with this polish is always wear a base coat as this polish has a tendency to stain the nails. This can be awful especially when it is green.
Staying power
This lasts about two days on its own but with a top coat it can last 5 days. I think this is decent as anyone particularly into nail art will change their nail colour every few days and will always use a topcoat.
Pice and Availability
These normally retail at about £2.99 but they are often on a 2 for £5 deal and these can be found at a whole host of different places. These include Superdrug, Boots and some chemists and a number of places online. Barry M have a huge range of different texture, effects and style and these are all priced differently.
I have tried a number of their nail polishes now and I love them all. I have already tried a number of the different effects and I will be trying these in the future. Great product.
I'm reviewing Barry M Nail Paint
It cost £2.99 in Superdrug .
I bought this Barry M nail paint a few months ago to match a christening outfit I'd just bought.
I was looking for just the right shade and this colour was near enough perfect for me. It's called "Berry Ice Cream" (308) and is a nice deep sweet lilac.
It comes in a small clear glass bottle that contains 10ml of nail paint .
The brush seems just the right size in my opinion, and the polish/paint itself is quite a good consistency.
Being so cheap I had thought it might be runny and thin, but it wasn't and the first coat went on really easily and dried in reasonable time, but I hate needing to strip and re-do my nails, so I waited a full 20 minutes anyway before applying the 2nd coat .
The second coat really brings these kind of colours into their own I think, and that was the case with this one. I added a clear top coat from the same range to give it a bit more protection. The top coat didn't affect the colour at all and it stayed true.
Like I said,this was for a Christening day ,so as long as I got the full day and evening out of it I would have been happy, but it was actually still perfect for three days, before starting to show signs of chipping round the tips of the nails. That's not bad at all for a £2.99 Polish. Plus there is still plenty in the bottle for a few more uses .
I'd say it's good value for money AND a decent product and there is an amazing array of colours to choose from in this range. I picked a quite sedate colour, but they do bright rainbow colours , glitters and dark colours too for £2.99 and £3.99.
Would I recommend ? Yes.
I am not a real girly girl and don't wear make up very often but I do like my nails to look good and feel great with a great set of colourful nails, I have loads of different nail varnishes and a great array of colour. One range I have a few colours from is the Barry M range.
I have seen these nail varnishes in both Superdrug and Boots but you can also buy them online directly from the makers website or from Amazon, a nail polish contains 10mls and costs £2.99 which is a decent price as these are great nail varnishes.
There is a great range of shades in this range and there are also different styles such as glitter, nail effects, high shine and textured, I personally just go for solid plain colours but do like the high shine nail varnishes in the range. The colours are great for me as there are plenty of pastels which I have to wear for work and then there are lovely bright colours which I like for brightening up an outfit.
The nail varnishes come in a very simple small glass bottle which is squared, there is a small black or silver lid on the bottle which screws and on and off and of course has the applicator brush underneath. On the bottle there is the nail of the company and then the colour is printed on a sticker underneath the bottle you also get the web address on the front of the bottle.
The applicator brush is quite narrow but seems to spreads out quite well when you are applying the nail varnish and I can do my largest nails in 3 strokes, I always think the less strokes on the nail the neater the finish looks so this is pretty good.
The nails varnishes are really smooth and paint on your nails very easily, the nail polish is really smooth and most colours generally take 2 costs to get the finish I want. The nail polish dries pretty quickly which is fantastic as that is one thing I really hate waiting for, these take about 5 minutes between coats which I think is a decent time.
The nail polish lasts about 3 days before it begins to show little chips around the tips of my nails but I do find once it begins to chip it does wear off quickly. I am pretty happy with 3 days wear generally as with the pastel shades you don't notice as much so it's not an issue if I don't have chance to take it straight off ad with the brighter colours they're never on for more than 3 days anyway as I generally only have 3 days in a row off work to be able to wear them.
I would give this nail polish 5 stars, it is a decent price, gives a lovely finish, dries quickly and lasts a period of time which I am happy with.
So in an attempt to whittle down my ridiculously large nail polish collection I am currently trying them all before reviewing them which brings me to the Barry M polish. I got three of these for my birthday just over a year ago and for the price these are pretty decent.
***The packaging***
The packaging of this nail polish is fairly standard - although the bottle is square and chunky looking rather than a round bottle. The brush isn't the biggest on the market but it is easy to hold and goes on in about 3 strokes.
*** The product***
One of the best things about Barry M nail paint is the array of colours they come in. You name it they probably have a colour of it in the collection and they are pretty ahead of the fashion curve so if there is a must have nail colour Barry M will try and reproduce it.
I have this polish in a lilac, deep red and dark blue and I find that it applies really well. In fact with the darker colours you could even get away with one coat but for the best coverage two is optimal. Once applied there is a nice sheen to your nails and the colour is even with no stroke marks visible on the nail. The other really impressive thing about this nail polish is that I have had it over a year and it still has a good consistency - it has not gone gloopy or claggy at all (unlike the rather more expensive Nails Inc polish I bought at exactly the same time which is now really difficult to apply).
It also (despite not making any claims that it dries quickly) dries in about 2 minutes which is a nice time saver. The other criteria I have for nail polish is how long it lasts and while we I don't get the same wear as I do from my Ciate polish (that is at about four times the price after all!) it does last well - about 3- 4 days which isn't bad. In fact my polish started chipping after 3 days on the most recent wear but that was when I was travelling by coach and around London on the tube so they did take a bashing. With a good top coat you are going to extend the wear of this polish but even without that it does last well.
At £2.99 a bottle from places like Boots and Superdrug it is excellent value and while I would still use Ciate for the classic colours that never date Barry M is perfect for a cheap fashion fix and for nail art. So while it doesn't last as long as Ciate I am still going to award it 5 stars because for the price and range of colours you can't go far wrong and when you compare it to similarly priced polishes (Boots 17 for example) you get a far superior product.
This review also appears on Ciao under the username SamanthaL82
~~* A Little Obsessed *~~
I am turning in to a bit of a hoarder when it comes to these nail varnishes I think! have been a massive fan of them ever since I was about fourteen and I am now nearly twenty.
Over the years I have tried a lot of the different colours and types, and I have amassed a pretty impressive collection of the varnishes and spent a fortune on them! I tend to buy a new one every couple of weeks (or whenever they're on offer) because I always spot a new colour shade that I've not tried yet and there are often new versions out too, for example the metallic, glitter, neon and gelly and cracked effect varnishes.Though I do use these and think that some of them look really nice, I tend to opt for the simple, slightly more toned down opaque varnishes (the nail paints) and I love changing the colour of my nails every week or so.
~~* Spoilt For Choice *~~
There is such a wide range of colours in the Barry M range and I really can't name all of them as it'd take so long! There is literally every colour of the rainbow to choose from and I think that there are around 80 all together. Obviously this includes the usual colours like pink, blue, red, black etc but I love that there are more unusual colours like blood orange, lilac, really light blue, chocolate brown and even white! I will admit that I very much doubt that I'd ever actually buy or use the white one, but most of the colours are gorgeous and the pastel shades are definitely my favourites as they're awesome for brightening up my nails during the depressing winter months and they really brighten up and add a little personality and a pop of colour to any outfit!
There is a colour to suit every personality and it is fun to experiment with the different colours. I wouldn't say that I'm much of a girly girl but from time to time it's nice to wear a bright pink varnish to feel a little more feminine, and then the next week switch it to black or a grungy metallic shade.Or, sometimes I will paint each nail a different colour if I'm particularly bored and feeling brave! The neon colours are great for fancy dress or clubbing and they really help to finish off the look I want to achieve.
~~* Cheap As Chips *~~
Another thing that I love about this brand of nail varnish besides the huge colour choice is the cheap price. A 10ml bottle (which lasts for ages) is only £2.99, which is a lot, and I mean lot cheaper than the likes of models inc and OPI, yet just as good quality and the colour payoff is no different, nor is the length of time that it lasts.
~~* My Opinion *~~
Applying this nail varnish isn't too fiddly. The little brush that comes attached to the lid is well designed and I can get a good, secure grip of the lid, so it isn't messy or awkward to apply! The only thing that is a little annoying is that the thin plastic part of the brush above the bristles tends to gather the varnish in the slight ridge, and the varnish then drips off so I have to remember to wipe it before I use it.
The colour payoff is excellent. Two coats is enough to be bold and completely opaque on the nail with dark colours and 3-4 coats is sufficient or the lighter colours. After I have used the varnish, the finish always looks amazing. The colour is always the same shade as shown in the bottle rather than washed out or full. The opaque varnish had a gorgeous glossy shine which lasts for the whole time that I wear it.
The nail varnish doesn't smell as harsh and chemically strong as some of the other brands that I use and the smell really isn't too noticeable if I don't have my hand/nails close to my nose before the varnish before it has dried, and once it is dry the smell is gone. It takes about 30-60 seconds to dry which I think is really quick and I never need to hang around, staying still for ages waiting for it to dry!
The lasting power of this nail varnish is excellent. I can usually get away with wearing it for a fortnight before it looks tatty and chipped, though because I enjoy switching up the colours so much I usually remove it and re paint them after a week when the varnish is only slightly chipped. This is without using a base or top coat, too so it is really long lasting.
~~* Conclusion *~~
These nail varnishes are brilliant. The quality is outstanding and they are extremely long lasting and they look amazing! I highly recommend these varnishes and will continue to buy them.
I love BarryM!
Since the days of my waywood yoof I have used this brand because they were one of the first companies to do BLACK lipstick and I was a rebel who wanted to scare old ladies. Well not really but that seemed to be the effect :-o
I grew up in a very conservative and middle class area. Monied and beautiful, there was no room for alternative really, the one pub which housed the freaks/bikers/acid casualties/rockers/punks et al closed down in the end and is now a horrible complex of "luxury flats".
Anyway, I digress.... as a yoof we wanted black lippie and with BarryM we sure got it. NOW that I am an old fart I still have flashes of colour craving and these nail paints tick all the boxes for me.
BarryM nail varnish is not only easy on the pocket, but you will find all manner of mad colours and effects to delight. My favourites are the blue hues and the electric purples but I have not seen a colour that BarryM do not produce in a nail polish.
It is not particularly hardwearing, but that is ok. For the price you are not going to get top quality stuff that stays on for weeks on end. And be warned- if you do not use a base coat you WILL end up looking like you have a magnificent and rare foot fungus when you remove the nail colour. This stuff stains....
Conclusion- fantastic stuff if you like your colour loud
I bought this from Superdrug for £2.99, although you can get it cheaper by buying as part of a 3 for 2 offer at the moment.
I chose shade 312 Indigo as I like to wear more unusual colours and this, as the name suggests, is a dark blue with a hint of purple.
It's in a nice chunky, clear bottle with yellow/gold writing that doesn't stop you from seeing how much is left, which is always useful. It is also a bit bigger than the tiny writing on most bottles so I can actually read what is says. The address of the Barry M website is on there, which might be worth a look, and on the back, is simply says to shake well, keep away from heat and advises that you apply a basecoat before use.
Being the rebel that I am, I skipped the basecoat and on went the nail paint. The brush was just the right size, and I found that one coat gave a good, even coverage.
There are no claims of this being particularly long lasting, and for the low price I was expecting it to chip before it had even dried, but I was very surprised to find that it took a couple of days before it started to chip, and even then it wasn't very much. When I did remove it after about 5 days, there was no staining or discolouration of my nails despite not having used a base coat.
This is one of the best nail polishes I have ever used and they have a fantastic range of colours, I can't wait to try more of them!
Choose from over 50 different shades, covering the whole colour spectrum-from pure white to decadent red / There are metallic pearls, matts and shimmering finishes to suit every mood and taste / All Nail Paints are in a quick-drying base suitable for natural or acrylic nails / We always recommend the use a basecoat before applying any coloured Nail Paint /


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Dave Johnson on Polling, Sensata, and more...
October 27, 2012
In Deep with Angie Coiro
Hour 2
Dave Johnson is in studio to discuss polls, lies and trickery from the conservative party, Sensata, and "clean coal". Plus, Angie's demented sidekick Buttercup (GottaLaff) talks breaking the story of Tagg Romney wanting to 'take a swing' at Obama, as well as Paul Ryan's misadventures in the soup kitchen.
Links to check out:
Campaign For America's Future
Here's What's Happening With Sensata
The Powell Memo


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Pella — 1 1/2 cups stone-ground whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
4 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup olive oil
12 ounces crumbled feta cheese
3 Tbsp fresh dill
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly oil 2 (8 X 4-inch) loaf pans. (You can use 4 mini loaf pans if you prefer.)
2. Place first four ingredients into a large mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Add eggs, milk, olive oil, feta and fresh dill. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
3. Spoon batter into pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until done. Let cool on a wire rack.
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Morocco Kasbahs & Desert (DCKD)
Perfect for travellers looking for a fast-paced trip, this short but sweet adventure offers up a great combination of Morocco's must-see highlights and a little free time to explore on your own. Take to a camel to tour the dunes before really experiencing the Sahara on an overnight camping excursion. Explore high-walled kasbahs and wander the labyrinthine alleys of Fes and Marrakech. Discover the history and rugged natural beauty of mysterious Morocco.
Highlights: Wander the winding streets of ancient medinas, sip refreshing mint tea, explore natural gorges and Roman ruins, ride a camel to a desert camp, bargain in exotic souks, enjoy delicious Moroccan fare
- Travel Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Morocco Family Adventure (DCFF)
Wedged between the Mediterranean and the great Sahara, Morocco is home to some great beaches. But there is way more to do here than just lie around and tan. Bursting with captivating history and fascinating culture, this manageable 7-day itinerary is the perfect balm for your family's all-inclusive resort blues. Camel rides and campouts in the desert, kasbahs and Moroccan cuisine, the magic of Marrakech and more await. Don't forget the sunblock!
Highlights: Experience the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, try mint tea and learn Arabic, camel-trek along the beach at Sidi Kaouki, wander the souk of Essaouira
Morocco Kasbahs & Desert (DCKD)
Morocco Family Adventure (DCFF)
|Service Level
|Starting Price
|Morocco Kasbahs & Desert (DCKD)
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Natalie Shafer and Dustin Fecht of Marion, Ind., announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Hollis and Cindy Shafer of Astoria, Ill.
She graduated from Astoria High School and Augustana College, and is attending Indiana Wesleyan University where she is working toward a master's degree in counseling.
Fecht is the son of Jim and Trav Fecht of Milan, Ill., and is the grandson of Richard and Mickey Thomas-Irving of Centerville.
He graduated from Moline High School and is attending Indiana Wesleyan University where he is studying religion and philosophy with plans to attend seminary following graduation.
They are planning an Aug. 11 wedding at the Augustana Chapel in Rock Island, Ill. A reception will be held at the Black Hawk State Park Lodge.
Shafer, Fecht engaged, to marry in August
Natalie Shafer and Dustin Fecht of Marion, Ind., announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.
- Engagements
- Thomas, Huisman plan June wedding
Salladay, Starr plan October wedding
Flint and Penny Salladay of rural Udell are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Autumn Elise, to Justin Andrew Starr, son of Terry and Melissa Starr of rural Davis County.
Wardlow, Johnson plan September wedding
Shawn and Dan Purcell of Waukee and Darryl and Paula Johnson of Linn Grove are happy to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Jenny Johnson to Chad Wardlow.
Brown, Ryan plan October wedding
Niccole Lynn Brown and Nolan Chase Ryan, both of Oskaloosa, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.
Thompson, Thomas engaged
Melody Thompson, of Moulton, daughter of Larry and Jewel Thompson, of Moulton, announces her engagement to Jeff Thomas, of Coatsville, Mo., son of Ron and Mary Thomas, of Unionville, Iowa.
Brice, Skahill plan June wedding
Jack and Sharon Brice of Centerville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Chrissy Brice to Dusty Skahill, son of Joe and Shelly Skahill of Coin.
Blackledge, Pierce engaged
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Blackledge of Centerville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lynsey Nicole, to Chad Pierce, son of Bill and Susan Pierce of Edmond, Okla.
Harryman, Mosley announce engagement
Mark Mosley and Marsha Mosley announce the engagement of their daughter, Marcie Mosley, to Matthew Harryman, son of Roger Joe Harryman and Mitzi Vestal.
- Cooper, Knipper announce October wedding
- Dekker, Stamp announce engagement
- Wells, Mihalovich set September wedding date
- Menken, Bills announce engagement
- O'Hair, Blew plan August wedding
- Wolfer, Sidles plan June 25 wedding
- Johnson, Kruse announce engagement
- More Engagements Headlines


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Masters of Ceremonies!Jery Jewell is joining us for his 10th time as Master of Ceremonies. He can be heard as; Kyo Sohma (Fruits Basket), Jimmy Kudo (Case Closed), Taira (Beck:Mongolian Chop Squad), Barry the Chopper (Full Metal Alchemist), Happiness Bunny (Shin-Chan), Rin Tsuchimi (Shuffle), Zellman Clock (Black Blood Brothers), Tony Frost (Blue Gender), Suzaku (Yu Yu Hakusho), Jin (Yu Yu Hakusho), and Akito Hayama (Kodocha).
His voice can also be heard in Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball GT, Black Cat, One Piece, Tsubasa, Trinity Blood and a lot of other things that he may or may not remember or admit.
Jerry is very honored to have had the opportunity to work with a very talented and dedicated group of people at FUNimation, that take the quality of what they do very seriously.
When Jerry isn't working for FUNimation, he may be found on the road with his band, Peach Truck Republic.
Jonathan Klein is the Vice-President and co-owner of New Generation Pictures, Inc., based in Beverly Hills. His company produces the English language versions of some of the most popular anime and videogames around the world. New Generation Pictures has worked on hundreds of different projects, for both U.S. and international release, including such popular anime as; Hellsing & Hellsing Ultimate, Gun x Sword, Kamichu, R.O.D the TV, Ikki Tousen and many other anime titles. Jonathan was the director of the English language versions of such anime as Ergo-Proxy, Haibane Renmei, Texhnolyze, Melody of Oblivion and Satoshi Kon's Paranoia Agent. He has recently returned to directing anime for Funimation as the voice director on Ikki Tousen: Great Guardians and Xtreme Xecutor. His also company has recently continued work on dubbing the fan-favorite Hellsing Ultimate for Funimation.
Besides anime, Jonathan has also produced and/or directed many video game projects for Square Enix, Capcom, Namco & other companies including; Street Fighter IV & Super Street Fighter IV, Marvel & Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Street Fighter x Tekken, Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy: The Crystal Bearers, Final Fantasy; Chocobo's Dungeon, The Guided Fate Paradox, Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals, Rune Factory 3, Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny, Star Ocean: The Last Hope, Infinite Undiscovery, The Last Remnant, Time Crisis 4, Dawn of Mana, Valkyrie Profile 2, and Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume. Jonathan has also been working with Marvel Comics & several videogame companies on different projects based on Marvel's famous comic-book characters, including the recently released free-to-play MMO, Marvel Heroes Online. Beyond working as producer and director, Jonathan's responsibilities also include scriptwriting, script adaptation and even working behind the microphone as a voice actor. Jonathan has voice acted in such anime & videogames as Final Fantasy IV, Star Ocean IV, Rune Factory 3, The Guided Fate Paradox, Ergo Proxy, Rumiko Takahashi Anthology, Kamichu, Girls Bravo, Gun x Sword, Burst Angel, Galaxy Railways and Beck.
In addition to Jonathan's work in Anime & Videogames he is the co-founder of Anime Charity Auctions, an organization dedicated to help raise money for worthwhile charitable causes. Anime Charity Auctions donates rare and unusual autographed items from anime and videogames to be auctioned off at various anime & science fiction conventions. All the proceeds raised from the auction are donated to the not-for-profit charity that the convention sponsors.
For more information on New Generation Pictures, please visit www.newgenerationpictures.com
Guest of Honor
YURI LOWENTHAL Born with a D20 in one hand and a six-gun in the other, Yuri Lowenthal is a writer, actor and producer. He has had recurring roles on The Gilmore Girls and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles as well as lead roles in video games including Dragon Age, Prince of Persia, Fallout and many more. Best known for his voice acting work in such roles as Superman (Legion of Superheroes), Jinno/Kuma (Afro Samurai), Lagoon Boy (Young Justice) and Ben Tennyson (Ben 10: Alien Force/Utimate Alien/Omniverse) as well as popular VG titles including the Persona series, .//hack series, Saints Row series and lots of anime. He has appeared in one incarnation or another in possibly every CoD title since Big Red One. He also co-authored Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It's Like Behind the Mic with Tara Platt which is available through Bug Bot Press. He is also the author of pulp noirvella Tough City out on Lulu.com now.
Yuri just finished post-production on his production company's second feature film, the mockumentary Con Artists about the wonderful world of pop culture conventions. And his irreverent award-winning web comedy Shelf Life, about 4 action figures on a young boy's shelf, is now in its fourth season. twitter: @yurilowenthal, FB: TheYuriLowenthal, YuriLowenthal.com
Greg Weisman (BA Stanford, MPW U.S.C.) has been a storyteller all his life. His first professional work was as an Associate Editor and Freelance Writer for DC Comics, where he worked on the Captain Atom title, among others.
Greg worked at Walt Disney Television Animation from 1989 through 1996. He rose through the ranks to become Director of Series Development for the division, working on such diverse properties as Darkwing Duck, Gummi Bears, TaleSpin, Bonkers, Raw Toonage, Duck Tales the Movie, Aladdin the Series and The Mighty Ducks, among others.
In 1991, Greg and his team created and developed a new series for Disney: GARGOYLES. Greg left his position as an executive to become the Supervising Producer and Supervising Story Editor of the first 66 episodes of that series. In 1996, Greg left Disney for DreamWorks Television Animation, where he also developed numerous projects.
In October of '98, Greg left DreamWorks to become a full-time Freelance Writer, Story Editor, Producer, Voice Director and Voice Actor. He has written scripts for Men In Black, Disney's Hercules, Big Guy & Rusty the Boy Robot, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, The Mummy, Kim Possible, The Batman, Alien Racers, Ben Ten, Bionicle: Mask of Light, Legion of Super Heroes, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, RescueBots, Kaijudo, Octonauts, Beware the Batman, Transformers Prime, Octonauts and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, among others.
He has written and story edited for Roughnecks: The Starship Troopers Chronicles, and he produced, wrote and story edited on both Max Steel and W.I.T.C.H. He has also voice directed the original DVD Movie, Atlantis: Milo's Return and the English dub of the Japanese anime video series 3x3 Eyes.
More recently, Greg wrote the new Gargoyles and Gargoyles: Bad Guys comic books for SLG Publishing plus an issue of The Amazing Spider-Man for Marvel Comics, all while producing, writing, story editing and voice acting for Sony's The Spectacular Spider-Man. He then moved over to Warner Bros., where he wrote the Green Arrow direct-to-DVD short for DC Showcase and produced, story edited, wrote and voice acted on the new Warner Bros./DC Comics/Cartoon Network series, Young Justice, as well as co-writing the companion Young Justice monthly comic book for DC.
Greg is now an Executive Producer on Star Wars Rebels for Lucasfilm and Disney.Greg is blessed to have a wonderful wife and two great teenagers.
Miley spends a lot of time on camera as well, having hosted shows like AnimeTV(Revision3) and TechKnow(CraveOnline) and has also been on Nickelodeon show's like How to Rock (Ms. Nye) and Attack of the Show! on the late, great G4.


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The Nebraska continued spring practice Saturday morning for just over two hours in full pads.
Head coach Bo Pelini said afterwards he didn't particularly like the team's mental state during the workout. "What I watched was a mentally weak football team, a bad football team, especially on the defensive side of the ball. I call what it is, got a long-long-long-long way to go."
Saturday concluded the first full week of practice and was the Huskers' fifth of 15 workouts. Pelini said the Huskers did do some scrimmage work Saturday.
NU will be back on the practice field Monday as the Huskers will practice three times next week before taking a week off for spring break.


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Multicultural Ministry Cohort
DTS is pleased to offer a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree in Ministry Leadership with an emphasis for Multicultural Ministry.
This program is formatted as a modified cohort in which the same group of students will go through a select portion of the program together. This program will use procedure similar to the Harvard Business School case study approach.
Multicultural ministry is a broad idea that can be described as any local church or non-profit ministry that serves one or more of the following people groups: refugee, immigrant, one-point-five generation, second generation and/or Third Culture populations.
"Multicultural" is not necessarily about ethnicity; it can be mono-ethnic or multiethnic in form. For example, while the Chinese church in America is mono-ethnic, it is often made up of multiple languages (Mandarin, Cantonese, English etc…). As language embodies a culture, the Chinese church in America is actually multicultural, even though it is not multiethnic.
In addition, growing numbers of English speakers from one-point-five and second generation immigrant groups, as well as Third Culture populations, are regular attendees or members in ethnic and multiethnic churches.
Advanced leadership training is needed for ministers in these culturally diverse ministry contexts.
The Multicultural Ministry Cohort will be taught by Mike Pocock, Ray Chang and Todd Bradley.
A native of England who spent his formative years in the United States, Dr. Pocock always has subscribed to an intercultural approach to the gospel. Before joining the Seminary's World Missions faculty in 1987, he pastored a culturally diverse church in Chicago. He also ministered for 16 years with The Evangelical Alliance Mission, first in Venezuela and later as mobilization director in Wheaton, Illinois. Over the past several years Dr. Pocock has researched and written on the development of multicultural churches in America (2002) and the impact of globalization on missions (2005). He currently is researching human migration in Scripture and the implications for ministry worldwide. Dr. Pocock has been a visiting professor at Christian colleges and seminaries around the world, and in 2008 he began serving as chairman of the board for Evergreen Family Friendship Services/China.
"We see the need and want to help leaders minister more effectively to the cultural diversity that surrounds them. For some this this means becoming more effective in their own ethnic group, for others it means pulling together peoples from diverse backgrounds for spiritual growth in a united group."
~ Dr. Mike Pocock, Department Chair and Senior Professor of World Missions and Intercultural Studies
Dr. Ray Chang is originally from Southern California. There he attended Talbot Seminary to earn his Master's of Divinity and shortly after completed his Master's in Sacred Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. Most recently Dr. Chang completed his Doctor of Ministry at Trinity Divinity Evangelical School. Dr. Chang has an extensive ministry experience in second generation Korean American and multiethnic ministry. He began as a youth pastor in Southern California, then moved to an internship at First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton under the pastoral leadership of Chuck Swindoll. It was there that Dr. Chang was ordained and received his call to Korean Central Presbyterian Church as their English Pastor. Afterwards, he planted a multi-ethnic church, Ambassador Bible Church, in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. In 2000, Dr. Chang moved back to EV Free Fullerton to become the Outreach Pastor. In 2003, Dr. Chang planted his second church, Ambassador Church.
Dr. Todd Bradley is the associate director of Dallas Theological Seminary/Houston where he teaches missions and Christian leadership. He has also taught for Grace Theological Seminary in Indiana and the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Beirut, Lebanon. He holds a doctorate in missions from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, has done graduate work at the Jerusalem University College in Israel, and has lived and traveled extensively in the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. A retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, He has recently served as the associate academic dean at the prestigious National Defense Intelligence College in Washington, D.C., where he taught Middle East studies.
This method of study will be an excellent opportunity for students to interact and learn from others in their same areas of ministry. Case studies will be developed in the evaluation of problems, programs, and/or procedures unique to pastors and ministry leaders in a multicultural ministry context. Emphasis will be placed on leadership development and research methods. Each case will be developed around a ministry setting that will enhance the student's ministry. The cohort will involve onsite field trips to area multicultural churches and parachurch ministries. In addition, seasoned professionals will also be invited to class to discuss case studies in their designated areas of ministry. The objective is to provide students with practical ideas coupled with individualized coaching, and peer mentoring to increase the student's competency and ministry effectiveness.
Applicants must possess an accredited MDiv or ThM degree or equivalent, with two years of Greek and one year of Hebrew. Prospective students with three semesters of Greek may apply.
Degree Breakdown
Required Cohort Classes (18 hours)
First Winter (6 hours)
- An introduction to evaluation of problems, programs, and/or procedures unique to pastors and ministry leaders in multicultural ministry through case-study methodology with emphasis on leadership and research methods.
Second Winter (6 hours)
- Continuation of evaluation of problems, programs, and/or procedures unique to pastors and ministry leaders in multicultural ministry through case-study methodology with emphasis on leadership and research methods.
Third Winter (6 hours)
- Conclusion of evaluation of problems, programs, and/or procedures unique to pastors and ministry leaders in multicultural ministry through case-study methodology with emphasis on leadership and research methods.
Additional Required Courses (12 hours)
- DM101 The Ministry (3 hours)
- DM102 The Applied Research Development Seminar (3 hours)
- Elective Course/Elective Independent Study (3 hours)
- DM103/105 - The Applied Research Project (3 hours)
- Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
- Doctor of Educational Ministry (DEdMin)
- DMin General Approach
- Cohort-Based DMin Approach
- Admissions Requirements
- Degree Requirements
- DMin Course Design
- Information for Church Boards
- Purpose & Goals
- Research Resources
- Sample Dissertations
- DMin en Espanol
- Important Dates


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Availability: Palazzo Sant'Angelo sul Canal Grande - A SINA Hotel
Classic Double or Twin RoomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 infants)
Deluxe Double RoomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
Junior SuiteMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
Exclusive Suite (Gran Canal)Max Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
Deluxe Suite (Gran Canal)Max Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
Double Room Single UseMax Occupancy: 1 guest
Boutique Venice hotel facing Grand Canal
With a stay at Palazzo Sant'Angelo sul Canal Grande - A SINA Hotel in Venice (San Marco), you'll be minutes from Palazzo Barbarigo and St. Mary of the Friars.
This 4-star hotel is close to Rialto Bridge and Squero di San Trovaso.
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as wireless Internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting/childcare. Additional features include a fireplace in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Venice? This hotel has facilities measuring 215 square feet (20 square meters), including a meeting/conference room.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Palazzo Sant'Angelo sul Canal Grande - A SINA Hotel Amenities
- General
Staff at the Palazzo Sant'Angelo sul Canal Grande's 24-hour front desk offer a range of concierge services, including making restaurant reservations and calling water taxis to the hotel's dock.
The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public rooms.
- Bar/lounge
- Concierge services
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 26
- Number of floors - 4
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Fireplace in lobby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- One meeting room
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Room service (limited hours)
- Year Built 2001
- Conference space size (feet) - 215
- Conference space size (meters) - 20
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Room Amenities
- Minibar
- In-room safe
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Slippers
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Jetted bathtub
- Bidet
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Satellite TV service
- Desk
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Complimentary newspaper
- Dining
Guests of Palazzo Sant Angelo enjoy a complimentary American buffet breakfast each morning.
Sant Angelo Bar - Bar featuring leaded windows with Grand Canal views, contemporary paintings, gold-and-green marble floor, and aqua brocade chairs and window seats. Open mid-morning to late night for snacks and drinks.
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Taverna La Fenice
Ai Mercanti
Cantinone Storico
- Recreation
The Lido, a slender, 11-kilometre-long island facing the Adriatic Sea lies a 15-minute water-bus ride east of historical Venice's centre. In summer it becomes the city's playground, when beaches and water sports draw visitors and Venetians alike. Year-round, visitors rent bicycles to explore the island, take horseback rides, and play golf, tennis, and volleyball. Deep-sea fishing is available in the Adriatic Sea.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Windsurfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Palazzo Sant'Angelo sul Canal Grande - A SINA Hotel Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Special check-in instructions:
A tax is imposed by the city and will be collected at the property. This tax does not apply to residents of Venice City and children under 10 years of age. Further exemptions may apply, subject to submission of proper documents to the property, to patients, their companions and people staying in the city for specific purposes/duties. 30% reduction applies from 1-31 January and from 1-31 December.
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 1, Pet maximum weight in kg is 10
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
- Fees
- Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
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I am so tired and doing the least amount ot activity wears me out. I am noticing some increase in my Parkinson's complaints, mostly the chest pain and shortness of breath. I assume this can be called a "flare" or is there another name for it?
I also wanted to ask the other ladies on this site something that I have noticed the past few months and keep forgetting to ask. I rarely feel the "need" to urninate unless my bladder is really full. Even then, I am finding that I need to "push" to initiate the stream and keep it going. Anyone else experience this?
I wondered why you had not posted.
I am so glad you are recovering. I know your recovery has been hell but hang in there.
As far as the problem with urinating I have not experienced that problem yet. Parkinson's attacks everything so I would not be surprised it is the culprit.
I think this is a Dr Stacy question.
Wish I could help. Sounds like it is time for your 4 legged therapy crew. If your still in the hosp some will allow pets in.
So, it's day 3 of this setback. I slept in til almost 9 am. Felt "off kilter" when I first got up, but that has cleared some. I have been using my cane all of the time ever since I came home from hospital a few weeks ago because of the vertigo. This morning, there is a tightness in my head, and I feel like a truck ran over my upper back.
So, it looks like I have another day of rest ahead of me. I wonder how long this flare up of the meningitis will last. I swear there seems to be an internal battle between the PD and the meningitis.
thanks for letting me vent again. My dogs are being super nurses! My husband is great, but doesn't know quite how to help me.
Wouldn't that be something if meningitis cured PD.
By the way vent all you want and if your husband wants to join that would be fine also. We all need some where to let it out and this is the ideal place to do it. Those who are new to PD have an idea of what is to come and sometimes you get advice that you did not ask for. Then there is Dr Stacy who is a big help.
lovedogs1955 I know you are feeling like someone has kicked you all over but there is a post on this page from a woman whose son I think is terminally ill but has not told heer everything. I am not the most tactful person and my response may have been a little on the cold side. Could you take a look and respond.
Okay, so back to your request. I am just wondering which posting you are asking my opinion on. I'll look around and see if i can find it.
Thanks so much for your ears, especially worn1! Sometimes I feel like what I am feeling is just a bad dream or being "made up" but I know it's not.
They say laughter is the best medicine. I put it behind the 4 legged therapists. I always look for the positive and laugh as much as possible. I think it slows the enemy down. I have found anger brings out parkinsons. Let me give you a laugh. I ghave been trying to figure out how I can get back into running. The problem is I have no sense of balance. The other night I dreamed I was running in a marathon---I dream big---and when I looked down I was using a walker with wheels. Now wouldn't that be a sight to behold. I use to be a runner. When I was assigned to a post in Italy a group of us use to run with the locals. They would have 100 K runs periodically. I did try and the furthest I made it was 50K running from Fiencze to Firenze.
I also tried out for SETAF. Setaf held try outs and there were 2 of us who won and we were invited to Germany for the final tryouts. I had to decline do to lack of staff. If only..... Well back to reallity.
I wonder sometimes if i had contimued to run if I could have beaaten Parkinson. Exercise and diet seem to be the weapon to use.
I see a bright future for science. I had the pleasure of a Highschool student doing some computer work for me and she also did some work in Micorbiology. Plating cultures. She graduates this year and plans to become a biologist. She has it together and knows where she is going,brains and beauty. the total package.
Thanks lovedogs1955 for responding to the mother.
I was never a runner---hated it as a matter of fact. But I danced as a young girl through high school and then changed it up to walking and going to the gym for weight training and cardio. Both of those necessary to keep working as a nurse! ha! My main source of exercise now is walking my dogs--I'm quite a sight with two dogs, my leg brace and my cane! But, because of the current health issues, I haven't been able to walk them (or me, for that matter) since before Easter. I'm gradually increasing my activity, which then means I have to give in afterwards and take a nap.
Anyone else had time to think about my bladder question yet?
Have you thought about a tandem bike? Your husband could peddle the front while your feet are attatched to the back peddles and if your dogs do not try to pull they could run along side. We have people that ride bikes with there dogs running along side. Just think a family exercise
They do have dance class for parkinson's.
My doctors and physical therapists have told me that I am still standing straight because I was so active prior to cancer. My muscles were strong and even though I have had extensive muscle wasting, I can still stand straight. I don't know how much longer that will be....I just take it one day at at time. I am anxious to being able to walk my dogs again!
still on the serious side. I have been doing a lot of thinking lately. I am still in my 50's. What would I have done differently if I knew I would have Parkinsons's. I never took the time to smell the flowers long the way of lifes path. I started working at the age of 12 and never took time to really enjoy life. I never went to the prom,attended graduation and i did not date until I was in my 20's. I always thought there would be plenty of time to enjoy life after I retired. I always wanted to study art. I use to be pretty good.
Looking back I can honestly say even though I did not smell the flowers or live a "normal" child hood I would not change a thing. It is not to late to smell the flowers and to study art.
Life is what you make it. I will retire in 3 years at that time we plan on moving to Arizona. until that happens I plan on taking up art and gardening also start looking at housing in AZ.
I wonder if this is what is called a mid life crisis.
Thanks for letting me bend your ear
Unfortunately, I am not able to tolerate any of the PD medications, so we just treat the symptoms when they become too much for me to tolerate without meds. I did learn to stop and smell the roses in my mid-40's when I was diagnosed with cancer...and I believe that has helped me to cope with my current health situation. I am approaching 58 (next month) and am satisfied with the way my life has gone for the most part. I enjoyed life and tried to take advantage of everything offered to me.
worn1, I think your and I would definitely enjoy each other's company!
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- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together oil and sugar until well blended. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, then beat in the eggs. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually stir into egg mixture. Mix in cranberries and nuts by hand.
- Divide dough in half. Form two logs (12x2 inches) on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Dough may be sticky; wet hands with cool water to handle dough more easily.
- Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until logs are light brown. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- Cut logs on diagonal into 3/4 inch thick slices. Lay on sides on parchment covered cookie sheet. Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until dry; cool.
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This is perhaps the most fantastic cookie I have ever made in my life. Here are my tips: 1) I used 1/2 the amount of dried cranberries (actually used orange crasins) 2) I used 1 tsp. of orange zest and added it right into the batter (next time I am upping this to 1 tablespoon) 3) I used slivered almonds instead of the pistachio nuts. The slivered almonds worked very well because they did not "chunk up" the batter. 4) When I took the loaves out of the oven, I immediately covered them with two dishtowels so that the loaves would cool more slowly. It's the sudden change in temperature that makes things out of the oven "crack" on top, and the dishtowels minimized this. 5) I transferred one loaf at a time to my wooden cutting board and cut diagonal slices with a large bread knife. I did now saw. I simply leaned into it with my body weight, and all my slices came out pretty cleanly. I also first cut off just a tad bit from either in at first before cutting the slices off. 6) I melted white chocolate in the microwave and dipped on end in, then sprinkled with red and green colored sugars. By doing all of this, (oh, plus you MUST wet your fingertips while working with the dough before it goes in the oven), I got 24 clean slices. These freeze beautifully as well. I LOVE this recipe!
This is a wonderful recipe. Italian friends have told me this taste "just the way biscotti is supposed to taste." I reduced pistachios by 1/2 cup and increased the cranberries by 1/2 cup. I also add 1/2 tsp. real orange extract. Otherwise, the recipe is perfect. If you are not getting 3 dozen, you may be making the logs too wide. Make them 2 inches wide and then flatten them slighty. It is a smaller biscotti than those sold in jars at coffee shops. DON'T use butter or margarine. Find a light good quality olive oil. Butter doesn't belong in biscotti--it won't age well and will become rancid instead of allowing the flavor to develop.
By gads! This is the very =best= biscotti recipe! Usually I can't stand those nasty little bricks, but these are delicious! Try these even if you usually don't like biscotti... m-m-m-m yummy. HINT: Use a regular knife to cut these... the serrated blade makes a big mess.
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I went bird hunting three times over the holidays and did fairly good, so you know it takes something special to get me on a different topic (all you non-hunters can breath a sigh of relief and continue to read on). I'll bet you that Pete Rose doesn't get into the Hall of Fame. Baseball's all-time hits leader is under a lifetime ban from America's favorite pastime because of his gambling problems.
However my all time least favorite player is making a push to get reinstated. In his recently published autobiography Rose has finally admitted he bet on baseball. And apparently since not many people care to read the book, Rose has taken to the talk shows to air his admission of guilt. I think its great that he finally came clean. Unfortunately I think there's still plenty of dirt left on this Rose. The confession didn't seem to be anything more than another ploy to try to get back into baseball. I don't think Rose was saying he was sorry for tarnishing the game. Instead he was saying he was sorry for ruining his name and it's earning power. He was expressing regret that he was unemployed, was not allowed to manage in the sport and was not in high demand on the memorabilia and autograph circuits.
Why else would the man, who has lied all along about betting on baseball, finally change his tune? It doesn't sound like a person that suddenly has realized they were wrong. Especially when you hear the transcript of the meeting between Rose and baseball commissioner Bud Selig. Rose finally comes clean and tells the commissioner that he bet on baseball four or five times a week. But he then seems to attempt to justify his actions or at least lessen the blow by stating that he never placed any of his bets from the clubhouse when he was managing the Reds after his playing career was over. John Dowd, the investigator in the case against Rose documented that while managing the Reds, Rose placed more than 400 bets on baseball games including 52 bets on his own Reds during the two-year time frame.
In his book, My Prison Without Bars, Rose stated that he finally admitted he had bet in baseball after years of lying about his wrongdoings, mostly because of all the people that were telling him that if he came clean that he would be forgiven.
I might not be as objective as most, simply because I can't stand the guy and never could, even before I knew that he bet on baseball and lied all these years. So I suppose I could be wrong about the authenticity of this apology. Then again it may have something to do that December 2005 is the last chance for Rose to appear on the sportswriters' ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame. He could still be elected later by the veteran's committee, but most feel that is unlikely as fellow ball players have been less than amiable to include Rose in the sport's highest honorees. I don't think Pete is sorry that he bet on baseball or hurt the game. I think he's sorry that he got caught and couldn't lie his way out of it. They used to call Rose Charlie Hustle. I'd say change that to Charlie Hustler.