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Written by two cruisers on 11 Aug, 2013
Hawaiians consider Las Vegas their "other" island. Many Hawaiians move here for employment in the hospitality industry or visit for entertainment. So it is only reasonable that Hawaiian Airlines makes a direct flight to Vegas. This was a special trip for us and my husband…Read More
Hawaiians consider Las Vegas their "other" island. Many Hawaiians move here for employment in the hospitality industry or visit for entertainment. So it is only reasonable that Hawaiian Airlines makes a direct flight to Vegas. This was a special trip for us and my husband insisted on first class air travel. Hawaiian Airlines provides excellent comfort in first class. We know that United and American have more bells and whistles on their seating. However, HA has very cushy seating for sleeping and with plenty of legroom. One armrest has your personal monitor that pops up easily. On it we could watch a large play-list of movies, TV shows and several video games. I also enjoyed listening to several CDs of my preferred Hawaiian music. The other armrest contains your pop up serving tray. One meal we had was breakfast-brunch serving of Quiche Lorraine, French toast with berry compote, a fresh fruit plate and a tasty muffin. An evening snack tray we received contained crab cake salad, BBQ sesame ginger beef croissant and a fruit plate. Not too shabby, huh?! We also enjoyed the preflight benefits of the First Class Lounge. It was a quiet room with comfortable chairs and tables. They served free coffee and soft drinks. In one lounge I was impressed with framed feather leis decorating the walls. All the staff, on board and at the terminals, was patient, kind, and helpful. Since air tickets vary with every flux in the economy, I won't give prices here. I can tell you that our tickets were a third less than they would have been on United. Oh yeah, did I mention the Champaign and Mimosas? Very good. Close
We wanted to spend most of our time on this layover in Paris-Las Vegas, but thought the sister resort Bally's might be a better value. I always considered Bally's the plain Jane sister of the two. I was very wrong, about the price.…Read More
We wanted to spend most of our time on this layover in Paris-Las Vegas, but thought the sister resort Bally's might be a better value. I always considered Bally's the plain Jane sister of the two. I was very wrong, about the price. Bally's has the largest hotel rooms I have ever stayed in that didn't have a kitchen and dining area. They also had a pretty high price ($225/night). Lets be frank about it. Most of the time you are in Las Vegas you are not in your room so there was no need for us to have that much space. Our view was of a construction site. Our friend had a view of the Eiffel Tower and the strip lights. Not fair! I doubt if I stay there again as they also were short on breakfast places. One good thing Bally's had was a helpful business center. They were able to print off a form from an on-line site for me. After I filled it out they sold me the supplies to mail it in. They do have a large casino floor with a wide variety of games. I also snagged some souvenirs in Bally's Avenue of Shoppes. More shops can be found on a lower level. Next door, or connected by the Avenue of Shoppes, is Paris-Las Vegas. This one is the glamorous sister. We love to stroll the Streets of Paris and the casino, too. Loaded with atmosphere. We shop the shops especially the bakeries. We ate three meals here. First stop was at La Creperie. This basically is French fast food. You wait in line to place your order at a window. For our group of three, we each ordered a savory crepe (cheeses, meats, an occasional vegetable and sauce folded in a crepe) and then a dessert crepe of caramel apple gooey stickiness. The trick is to have one person wait at the pick-up window while the others find a table in the Alley Courtyard. This can get very crowded because it also serves as seating for JJ's. There is nothing like eating crepes at a sidewalk café to enhance the illusion that you are in Paris. Be sure to visit the restrooms off the Alley Courtyard. They have some of the most beautiful sinks and tiled walls. And besides, you should wash your hands often!To reinforce that illusion that we were in France, we ate our second meal at La Café Ile St. Louis. We were seated "outdoors" at a fenced-in dining area overlooking the casino floor. With the dim lighting and fake cobblestone flooring we did feel very Parisian. In fact my friend and I ordered Boef Bourguignon to mimic what we had eaten on our meal on Ile Ste Louis.in Paris, France. Bill tried Croque Monsieur and was delighted that it was grilled ham and cheese. And just like in the real Paris, we lingered at our table talking until we were ready to leave.The third meal we ate here was at JJ Boulangerie. We wanted a light meal so we wouldn't be late for a performance we booked. We also didn't want to be so full we were sleepy. A slice of pizza and a small side salad was all one needed, although the dessert counter was very tempting. We took our trays out to the Alley Courtyard, but there is some seating inside if you prefer. Each restaurant we tried met our needs at the time. We have also eaten at Le Provencal on another trip and the singing waiters are a surprising treat along with the excellent food. Both Bally's and Paris-Las Vegas (3645 and 3655 South Las Vegas Blvd) are located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip across from the fabulous Bellagio fountains. Close
Written by catsholiday on 16 Jun, 2013
THINGS TO DO FOR FREE IN LAS VEGASWe spent a week in Las Vegas and apart from food we enjoyed free sightseeing the entire time we were there.THE BELLAGIO FOUNTAIN SHOWThis takes place throughout the day and is different each time so try and catch…Read More
THINGS TO DO FOR FREE IN LAS VEGASWe spent a week in Las Vegas and apart from food we enjoyed free sightseeing the entire time we were there.THE BELLAGIO FOUNTAIN SHOWThis takes place throughout the day and is different each time so try and catch it at least twice. The night time shows include lights where the daytime the lights are not so spectacular but the fountains and music are choreographed perfectly. Get there a bit early especially if you are there in holiday times as it does get busy.BELLAGIO CONSERVATORYThis is like a sort of mini flower show within the hotel. They change it from season to season so if you have been one year then it will be different if you visit again. It is open 24 hours a day. In the South garden they have live musicians playing at 5pm and 6pm so try then and you might be lucky. There are also small birds enjoying the atmosphere which you might see fluttering passed you.MGM LIONSWe did go and see the lions but I am not sure how happy I was to see them in their glass enclosure. They say they swap the lions with others so that the same ones are not kept in the small enclosure but it is something for children to see and a chance to see real lions if you have not seen them in the wild or in a zoo.EDITOR'S NOTE: The MGM Lion exhibit was closed in January 2012VENETIAN HOTELThis is amazing it is a sort of film set of a very clean stylised Venice but quite fun to see. You can go and visit the rather expensive and in my view tacky shop where Michael Jackson spent a small countrys' national debt. You can ride on a gondola or just wander around as we did marveling at the blue sky roof and the different shops.PARIS HOTELRather like the Venetian this one is similar only based on Paris. The Eiffel tower recreation is outside and I believe you can go up if you pay. We enjoyed wandering around once again taking in the very clean and neat version of Paris which was a quite fun to see.PIRATE SHOW AT TREASURE ISLANDThis was the most bizarre show as scantily clad ladies hung around the rigging of the ship. Lots of bangs and canon shots and people hanging from ropes with music and a sort of commentary. No idea what it was all about but the men enjoyed the young ladies and it was free and quite amusing. Not sure whether it is that suitable for children but certainly not offensive.FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCEThis is the old part of Las vegas cleaned up and covered with a roof. It is lively and a bit different from the Strip. It can be a bit seedy at night in some parts so be wary when walking around. The huge screen plays band performances, or it did when we were there which was quite noisy but did give a bit of atmosphere to the place.THE VOLACNO AT THE MIRAGEI have to say this was a bit of an anti climax but children might enjoy watching this. It takes place every hours from 6pm till 11pm. It combines a bit of music which is choreographed to go with the fire shooting out and it okay but hardly mind blowing but worth catching if you are passing at the right sort of time.SEEING PINK AT THE FLAMINGOThese beautiful birds enjoy the correct diet to keep them pink and seem pretty content but they are trapped wild animals none the less. This is open for viewing from 8am till dusk. In this wildlife habitat you can also see fish, koi carp I believe and other water birds but the flamingos steel the show.AND MOREThere are others but these are the ones we saw. It is also worth going into the Luxor casino and the one with the sights of New York seen from a roller coaster but that isn't free. You can go into any casino for free and if you are playing on the tables or machines they will bring you free drinks but they do expect a tip and of course it costs to play the machines and play at the tables so they are hoping to keep you there so the drinks are not really free!You don't have to spend or lose a fortune while staying in Las Vegas in order to have a good time. Close
Bargain Buffet deal in Las VegasMy children were going to treat us to a meal out while we were in Las vegas but so many were so expensive. I spotted this deal run by Caesars Entertainment. They had a 24 hr passes which was able…Read More
Bargain Buffet deal in Las VegasMy children were going to treat us to a meal out while we were in Las vegas but so many were so expensive. I spotted this deal run by Caesars Entertainment. They had a 24 hr passes which was able to be used at any one of these seven locations for their buffets; - Harrah's, Flamingo, The Quad, Paris Las Vegas, Rio Hotel, Caesars, and Planet Hollywood. It cost $44.99 + tax but we joined their Total Rewards which was free and it was about $5 less if I remember correctly.The advantage with the buffets is that a group of you can all eat together and each can choose what they want to eat. You can try as many different types of food as you like and eat just a little of each. There is so much choice from Japanese through to Indian through seafood salads and Italian with everything else in between. You can of course make a total pig of yourself but if you are a normal sort of person there is a limit to how much you can or want to eat.We did very well out of this deal as we ate quite late on the first night. My son and girl friend had booked to see Penn & Teller at the Rio so we all went up to that buffet and ate just before they went in to their show. It was an excellent buffet as they all were ad plenty of cold seafood including great crab claws which were sweet and juicy. They went to their show and we went to Freemont Street to explore.The next morning we went to the Paris casino Hotel and had a great breakfast. hat was the one buffet where we had to queue the longest but we wanted to try different places. There was everything you might desire for breakfast from fresh fruit salads and pastries through to a variety of hot stuff that would put many a hotel to shame. It was set in a sort of Parisian style so a number of smaller 'rooms' all part of the same place with quite a French sort of feel to it all. For lunch, we didn't feel that hungry despite walking around all morning but we wanted to get our money's worth, so we found the buffet at Flamigoes. It was nice to see the flamingoes in their 'lake' side area and then we explored what was on offer at the buffet. There were different foods and more snack like stuff on offer but still plenty of choice and far more than we needed. They even had candy floss in bags which we took back for my daughter's boy friend who was not at all well while we were there.Finally, yes our fourth meal in the 24 hours we chose to eat early so that we were within the 24 hours and we had a reasonably early show booked too so we went to Planet Hollywood which was where our show was. Once again there was a huge choice of food and we didn't have to queue too long as we were quite early.I would certainly recommend this deal if you go to Las Vegas and if like us you time your meals right you can get four meals from the $40 price which is pretty good value in my view. Close
Written by dkm1981 on 15 Jan, 2012
Despite the fact that Las Vegas is located slap bang in the middle of the desert, there is lot of wildlife to be seen on the strip. Granted, not much of it is (if any) is local, but it is worth searching out all…Read More
Despite the fact that Las Vegas is located slap bang in the middle of the desert, there is lot of wildlife to be seen on the strip. Granted, not much of it is (if any) is local, but it is worth searching out all the same.-Flamingos and Friends-If you are on a budget, head to the Flamingo hotel where you will find a flock of their namesake pink birds amongst other things. You can wander around the gardens of the hotel spotting giant fish, turtles and many other birds and it is quite pretty. There are lots of signs telling you a bit about the creatures you will find and a little bit about them too.-Lions At MGM Grand-There are currently two lions living in the enclosure at the MGM Grand and you can walk through a glass tunnel to get a good view. It's a very busy exhibit so you may have to queue to get to the front. There is also a gift shop nearby where you can get all manner of souvenirs. There is a sign on the front that tells you when the feeding times throughout the day are.-Secret Garden-The Secret Garden and Dolphin enclosure at the Mirage Hotel is a tribute to Siegfried and Roy. Even though they no longer perform at the resort, their famous white tigers are still here and form the star attraction at the zoo. It's quite a big zoo and there are some fun animals here including the playful dolphins and it is a nice way to spend a few hours. Entry is around fifteen dollars a person so it's not for those on a budget.-Sharks and Fish-If you head up as far as the Mandalay Bay resort you'll find their star exhibit in the Shark Reef aquarium, which is probably not worth the entrance fee unless you are specifically interested in aquariums. A much better bet is the huge aquarium at the end of the Forum Shops in Caesar's Palace, which is free to observe and has some pretty big fish in it. Close
When you think of shopping in the US, you wouldn't necessarily think of Las Veags straight away but you should because it really is a shopper's paradise. Whether you are looking for bargain basement offers or high end designer wear, you'll find a mall to…Read More
When you think of shopping in the US, you wouldn't necessarily think of Las Veags straight away but you should because it really is a shopper's paradise. Whether you are looking for bargain basement offers or high end designer wear, you'll find a mall to entice you in Sin City.-The Forum Shops-This mall is the original one in Las Vegas and is located in the Caesar's Palace hotel. Apparently it is the most successful mall in the whole of America and i think that is probably because it is a tourist attraction as well as a shopping mall. Even if you aren't into shopping, it is a great place to wander round and admire the amazing attention to detail. It is a much more accessible mall than many because it isn't lined with mega expensive designer stores, but rather with a collection of designers and high street favourites such as Abercrombie and Fitch. It is generally always quite busy although, like everything in Las Vegas, it is big enough to accommodate the crowds.-The Grand Canal Shoppes-This mall is based at The Venetian hotel and is modelled around the Italian city. it is a very pleasant place to wander round and soak up the quite accurate Italian atmosphere. There is a grand square designed to be like St Mark's Square and it is lined with restaurants and coffee shops so is a great place to rest a while. The shops here aren't as many or as varied as in The Forum, but there is a nice collection none the less.-Las Vegas Outlet Centre-This is a huge outlet centre located around three miles south of Mandalay Bay at the end of The Strip. It has over 150 shops and a huge car park so is very easily accessible. The prices are supposed to be lower than usual, but you have to look fairly hard to find the real bargains. It is full of high street favourties like Levi's and Reebok.-The Fashion Show Mall-Located at the Northern end of The Strip just opposite the new Wynn Las Vegas hotel, this was the first shopping mall built independently of a hotel. You can spot it a mile off because it has a huge disc thing outside that is perhaps supposed to look like the rim of a fashion hat, but it doesn't! The difference between this mall and all the others is that it has the big department stores as well. So if you are a fan of Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Sak's Fifth Avenue, then this is the mall for you.So, take a break from the gambling and the over indulging on food and get some exercise whilst pounding the streets of the many shopping malls in Las Vegas. Close
Written by dkm1981 on 14 Jan, 2012
When you think about Las Vegas, you automatically think about spending money because of the gambling and the big budget shows, but Las Vegas doesn't have to be expensive. In fact there are a lot of things in Las Vegas that you can do for…Read More
When you think about Las Vegas, you automatically think about spending money because of the gambling and the big budget shows, but Las Vegas doesn't have to be expensive. In fact there are a lot of things in Las Vegas that you can do for free.-Bellagio Fountains-The huge man-made lake in front of the Bellagio hotel transforms into a free show throughout the day. It is probably one of the most iconic things in Las Vegas and is definitely worth a visit. The show consists of canons shooting water into the air to music and it is sort of like a dance. The music is well thought out and we particularly enjoyed it when the jets of water shimmied to 'Luck Be A Lady'. The show takes places every thirty minutes during the day and every fifteen minutes once the sun has gone down. It lasts about eight minutes and is better after dark.-Mirage Volcano-This is another free show that takes place outside of a hotel and is well worth a watch. It takes place on the hour every hour from 8pm and lasts about fifteen minutes. There is generally a crowd of people waiting before it starts so if you want to get a good front row place you are better getting there around ten minutes early. The display is excellent and will please all ages of visitors.-Lions At MGM Grand-There are currently two lions living in the enclosure at the MGM Grand and you can walk through a glass tunnel to get a good view. It's a very busy exhibit so you may have to queue to get to the front. There is also a gift shop nearby where you can get all manner of souvenirs. There is a sign on the front that tells you when the feeding times throughout the day are.-The Sirens of TI-This is a pirate related performance that happens in front of the Treasure Island hotel twice a night. It is again very popular and lasts a lot longer than the other shows at about half an hour. It involves singing, dancing and two huge pirate ships moving towards each other for the ultimate firework accompanied finale. To be honest I thought it was pretty lame and about halfway through I began to wish that I wasn't in the inescapable middle of the crowd. Other people seemed to enjoy it though so maybe it was just me.-The Fremont Street Experience-Away from The Strip (but close enough to get a fairly cheap bus ride there) you'll find Fremont Street in old Las Vegas. It is absolutely definitely worth making the effort to get here because the light show is fantastic. Every hour on the hour, all of the lights go out on the casinos on Fremont Street and the roof lights up in a show that will entertain you no end. The roof is actually a huge arch that is covered in over two million lights and the street is lined with huge speakers. You might get a little bit of neck ache, but it is worth it!So like I said, Las Vegas doesn't have to be expensive – in fact it can be the exact opposite and you can still have a great time in fabulous Las Vegas! Close
Written by dkm1981 on 13 Jan, 2012
There are so many options for dining out or eating on the go in Las Vegas that it is hard to know where to start, but here are a few suggestions:-Eating at a Buffet-Buffets are one of the dining experiences that Las Vegas is famous…Read More
There are so many options for dining out or eating on the go in Las Vegas that it is hard to know where to start, but here are a few suggestions:-Eating at a Buffet-Buffets are one of the dining experiences that Las Vegas is famous for and there is no shortage of options. Probably the most famous, and arguably the best, is the Buffet @ The Bellagio. We actually tried to go to this one twice but the queue the first time was so long that we opted out that time. We found that going a bit later the following day (after 8pm) meant there was no queue at all. It was worth it when we got in there because the choice was amazing – fresh shellfish, a carvery selection and a counter full of puddings that will make your eyes pop! It's not as expensive as you'd imagine either at around $30 per person. The surroundings are surprisingly basic and plain though.We also enjoyed the buffet at The Flamingo, which is cheaper, plainer but no less plentiful. Like the Bellagio, this one had a long queue to get in before 8pm, but unlike the Bellagio, you could pay an extra $5 per person to skip the line. The buffet here is about $20 per person (excluding the queue-jumping fee), which is extremely reasonable I think considering the choice of delicious food that is available.-Finer Dining-There are again lots of choices for something a bit more upmarket, no matter what nationality of food you are in the mood for. I can heartily recommend the restaurant at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris hotel. The food is absolutely delicious and well prepared. I had salmon and it was perfect. It's not cheap though and the service is lame to say the least. The lady that served us was not very welcoming and in fact was quite rude. Annoyingly because there was more than five in our group, we were forced to give a 20% tip. Nevertheless the food and the general atmosphere were good enough to make up for this.-Food on the Go-As you would expect, there are so many fast food restaurants on and around the Las Vegas strip that you are indeed spoilt for choice. There is a McDonalds restaurant right next to Hurrah's hotel that is very popular but large enough to accommodate this. If you can't decide exactly what it is you want, you can head up to New York, New York where there is a food hall. Here you can grab Chinese, Italian or American food and there is a fairly large area to eat it. -For Those with a Sweet Tooth-Again you are spoilt for choice here too, whether it is sweets, cakes or ice creams that float your boat, you'll find it in abundance on the strip. One of the most popular places to get sweets is from the M&M shop where you fill find your favourite chocolates emblazoned on all manner of souvenirs. The star of the show though is the help yourself area at the back where M&M and M&M Peanuts are sorted into colours and, quite literally, on tap. If you prefer jelly beans head across the road to New York, New York, where you'll find the Jelly Belly shop, fronted by a huge Statue of Liberty made from jelly bean sweets.If cakes are your favourite, there is a great little patisserie type shop in the entrance to the Bellagio where the choice is mouth-watering. Always one for a bargain though, I have to tell you that you can head across the road to the coffee shop in Bill's Gambling Hall and Saloon, where you will find exactly the same selection of cakes for a much lower price!So, like I said, you are spoilt for choice, no matter what you want in Las Vegas. Even here I have only covered a small selection of the options available, there is so much more and most hotel rooms will have a free magazine inside them that lists almost every eating establishment in the city, so it is worth picking one of those up if you can. Close
Written by dkm1981 on 09 Jan, 2012
When you think of Las Vegas, you instantly think of an adult's playground because you have to be over 21 to enjoy everything that it offers right? Not so. There is a lot to do for younger visitors as well. In fact even more so…Read More
When you think of Las Vegas, you instantly think of an adult's playground because you have to be over 21 to enjoy everything that it offers right? Not so. There is a lot to do for younger visitors as well. In fact even more so since Las Vegas changed its image from gambling mecca of the world to the resort mecca of the world. So what will the kids love?1. Circus CircusIt's all in the name really. This hotel at the bottom end of the strip is designed with children in mind. The main part of the building itself is in the shape of a big top and everything inside brings you all the fun of the circus. When you first enter, you are hit with the sights and sounds of the gambling floor, but beyond that is a children's haven. Right at the centre is a theme park which includes roller coasters that will thrill the big kids and smaller rides for the little ones. Upstairs the area is lined with all of the games and stalls that you would see at a fairground and in the centre is a stage where there are numerous shows throughout the day. We particularly enjoyed the magician who was both funny and entertaining.2. New York, New YorkAt the other end of the strip is the huge New York themed hotel. Inside is everything you would associate with the big apple, from gift shops selling New York memorabilia and typical New York burger stalls. Upstairs from the main gaming hall is the thing that will please children no end. There are lots of games and rides to keep children of all ages entertained. For the thrill seekers there is the huge outdoor Manhattan Express roller coaster which isn't cheap at $14 a ride, but my husband says is quite a thriller (I was too sensible to find out!).3. Outdoor showsThe fountains at the Bellagio are entrancing for people of all ages, but I imagine that children would really be mesmerised by the dancing water cannons that are accompanied by familiar music. It takes places every thirty minutes during the day and every fifteen minutes after dark and is free to watch. For something that really packs a punch head down the Mirage where you can see the volcano that erupts every hour after darkness and is again free. it lasts about fifteen minutes and begins with the sound of the jungle to build up the anticipation.The third thing you can see for free is the Sirens of Treasure Island, which is a show put on twice a night and revolves around two pirate ships. it's pretty lame really, but it's accompanied by fireworks and the like. it is a fairly long show though at half an hour and children's interest may wane.4. ShoppingWhen I asked my fourteen year old niece what her favourite thing about Las Vegas was she excitedly replied that the Coca Cola and M&Ms shops 'were amazing'. Both of them are enormous shops that cover five floors and are filled with more branded merchandise than you can shake a still at. I didn't understand the point of them myself, but they were filled with excited children who had bags of pocket money burning holes in their pockets!5. WildlifeThere is plenty of wildlife related fun to be had and it will please children no end. If you are on a budget, head to the Flamingo hotel where you will find a flock of their namesake pink birds amongst other things. You can wander around the gardens of the hotel spotting giant fish, turtles and many other birds and it is quite pretty. Head to MGM Grand to see the lion habitat in which two lions are housed. It's a very popular attraction though and can be hard to get a good view unless you are prepared to elbow your way through to the front!So, it isn't just for adults by any stretch of the imagination. There is a lot to do for children too and not all of it has to cost the earth either. Close
Written by rufusni on 16 Oct, 2011
Las Vegas has never appealed to me as a destination in its own right...it never stole my soul like Rome...or my heart like Paris...or mind like New York. In fact the sole reason for passing through was it proximity to the main reason for my…Read More
Las Vegas has never appealed to me as a destination in its own right...it never stole my soul like Rome...or my heart like Paris...or mind like New York. In fact the sole reason for passing through was it proximity to the main reason for my trip. When I lived in the USA there were two places I wanted to visit and never had the chance...both are iconic of the US - New York and the Grand Canyon. I had the oppportunity with my studies to go to New York, but I concluded work or studies were never going to fund a trip to the Grand Canyon. So I planned a trip...and the nearest 'large' airport where I could get a well-priced ticket to was Las Vegas. Oh well I thought...Vegas is supposed to be an experience in itself.Landing on in Vegas during the Labor Day weekend, meant Vegas was crowded. I decided I would take a shuttle to my hotel...and we sat in snarled up traffic...the Strip was bumper to bumper. The next morning having not yet adjusted to the time change I was up at a time when many people in Vegas were just thinking of going to bed. I was on the Strip walking early...a few joggers...the odd straggler making their way home from the night before...and a handfull of people in search of coffee.It meant it was a good time to 'sightsee' and wander in and out of the various resorts and not have to push and shove. But in the bright morning light everything just looked tawdry. The flamingoes in the garden at the Flamingo just seemed sorry and pitiful...the inside of the hotels seemed dark...the canals at the Venetian oh dear...I was glad to make my tiredness to escape back to my room for a nap...even if it was an off-strip resort...and didn't head out anywhere before leaving for the part of the trip I was actually looking forward to.On return...I stayed one night at one of those standard chain hotels...and you could have been in any city that night...we ate at the brewery opposite...which again could have been in any city. It certainly didn't look or feel like Vegas.But then as I had two days to put in before my flight I had booked a cheap deal for a Strip hotel...when I had been booking it, the thought going through my head was that Vegas equated to the Strip, and that staying there was part of the experience. I slightly regret my decision except for the ease of access to public transport.I dropped my bags...had a wander...and the Strip depressed me nearly as much as the first time. So I decided to escape...shopping at the Outlets...so I caught the bus...and bought a pair of trainers...then a stop at Town Center and lunch...but the heat was getting to me...so I had to return to the Strip...and retreated to my room.A few hours passed...and my stomach was grumbling...so I had to venture out on the Strip again...dinner and a trip to Walgreens for supplies. But I retreated back...the casino held little appeal...flashing lights, noise, smoke...it didn't seem like a pleasant way to send the evening...never mind the fact I struggle to ever feel comfortable with gambling.I had one full day left...ugh...I debated escaping Vegas...but I was feeling tired...and knew any tour like to Grand Canyon South Rim would just leave me shattered...and I had to hit the ground running when I got back. So having enjoyed coffee...I wandered the shops...ate lunch...and went to watch a film back in my room.All in all...the best part about my Vegas trip was the part that was un-Vegas part...and my room in the Strip hotel which was the nicest of my trip. Vegas simply came across as fake - helped by Paris, New York, Venetian, pirate ship, castles. The lights and constant noise provide sensory overload, meaning it was difficult to process the lack of substance to the place. The only reason to return...the airport...but I'll not be spending time on the Strip Close


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Romantic Escape Sample Itinerary
Season: Summer
Day 1 - Wednesday
Arrive in the afternoon.
Settle into your room and relax a bit.
Get acquainted with the area by renting some bicycles (on-site) Or, if you prefer to walk, try Historic Green Lake's Walking Tour.
Enjoy a casual dinner at the Goose Blind, located in downown Green Lake.
Walk next door for Concerts in the Park (check schedule). They have different entertainment each week during the summer and you get a different view of the lake than you do from the resort.
Day 2 - Thursday
Head to the Sunroom for Eggs Benedict or the Heidel House omelet.
Allow yourself to unwind at Evensong Spa. Our signature Inner Journey Massage in our couple's suite is just what you need to start your romantic getaway off right. Have a spa healthy lunch at Evensong Spa Cafe. Let your worries drift away.
Walk back to the resort and take a dip in the
outdoor pool before getting ready for dinner.
Take a short drive or walk across the street to 680 North for cocktails and dinner.
Finish off the night by taking a
leisurely stroll around the lake.
Day 3 - Friday
Head to Sugar Lips in downtown Green Lake for a light breakfast. Grab a latte and scone or danish.
Spend a fun day enjoying the lake. Rent a pontoon, kayak or jet ski (on-site). Or try your hand at fishing. Fishing poles can be rented at the recreation tent, or fishing charters are available by reservation.
Come ashore and grab a table at the BoatHouse patio and enjoy a casual lunch of salads and sandwiches while overlooking the lake before heading back on the water for the afternoon.
Enjoy a casual dinner at Christianos, located on Hwy 23 in Green Lake for some amazing pizza. Try the Pizza Florentine or Combo "Danza," or if you can't decide get one of each! The Minneapolis Star Tribune said their pizza is one of the state's finest.
After dinner, treat yourself to an after-dinner snack at the Pump House Parlor (on-site). Try one of our delicious Kemps ice cream flavors or indulge in one of specialties such as the Brownie Bomb.
Day 4 - Saturday
Grab a light breakfast in the Sunroom with the fresh seasonal fruit plate while enjoying the view.
After breakfast, it's time to explore the local area. Take a short drive to Princeton and check out the famous Princeton Flea Market and the shops of Water Street. After shopping, enjoy lunch at Once in a Blue Moon. Or head to Ripon and visit the Vines and Rushes Winery for a tasting and tour.
For the rest of the day, choose between a round of golf at the Golf Courses of Lawsonia or a sightseeing cruise around Green Lake aboard the Escapade Yacht (on-site).
As the day winds down, walk over to Grey Rock (on-site) and indulge in the fine dining experience Grey Rock offers. Kick back and enjoy the live pianist in the lounge after your fabulous dinner overlooking Green Lake.
Before turning in for the night take a dip in our outdoor or indoor pool.
Day 5 - Sunday
Grey Rock's champagne brunch which offers an array of delicious items on it begins at 9 a.m.
Be sure to make advance reservations for:
Your meal at Grey Rock
Your services at Evensong Spa
Pack your bathing suits, walking shoes and camera.
Call ahead to Cedar Ridge Ranch or Mecan River Outfitters or the Golf Courses of Lawsonia to check availability, and check the schedule for some of the other suggested, seasonal events.
Local area events can be found at www.visitgreenlake.com
Be sure to double check restaurant hours with the resort staff as they may vary.
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Tuesday night's matchup at McQueen was just the first HDL dual of the year for Spanish Springs, but most around the HDL wrestling ranks went into the year thinking the Cougars and Lancers were the top two teams in the conference. If that's indeed the case, Spanish Springs took a big early season step in the right direction, handing McQueen a 40-26 defeat on its home mats Tuesday.
"Right now we have a lot of new guys in the lineup that were not there last year," Cougars coach Joe Imelli said. " They need to be put in some difficult spots now, so when the end of the year rolls around, they are not wide-eyed to the situation. Last night was one of those tough spots. McQueen has a very good team and came after us. We had some guys really respond and as a team finished the job."
McQueen had the early edge thanks to getting a trio of wins by pin, in the 132, 145 and 160-pound weight classes. The meet started with the 126-pound weight class. After McQueen's win at 170s, the Lancers had a 22-13 lead in the team score.
That's when the Cougars began to rally. Spanish Springs ripped off wins in six of the final seven matches to capture the 14-point team triumph.
After McQueen's win at 170, Spanish Springs got back-to-back pins from Jake Sylvester and Brik Chesley at 182 and 195 to take a 25-22 edge.
McQueen won the 220-pound match to take its last lead, 26-25, but that's as good as it got for the Lancers.
Spanish springs regained the lead, 28-26, when heavyweight Conner Hendricks won 7-6. The meet finished with Spanish Springs getting wins by Nick Poalillo at 106 pounds (11-8), Wade Wren winning by forfeit at 113s and Dustin Congdon winning by decision at 120s.
The visiting Cougars also picked up wins in two of the meet's first three matches. Tyler Poalillo won a 12-1 decision at 126 and Cole Drescher won a 5-0 decision at 138.
"Freshmen Cole Drescher had a big win for the team as he beat a transfer from Arizona, who placed third in state last year," Imelli said. "Then we went back and forth a bit. We really got our run going when we got to 182 and sealed the victory after freshmen Nick Poalillo won his match at 106. We won nine of the 14 matches but the fact that they got three pins early really kept them in the dual. We will correct that and will be a tougher team going forward after having dualed McQueen."
Spanish Springs will compete in a tournament hosted by Lowry High in Winnemucca Saturday.
•At Hug, Reed breezed to victory in its HDL dual opener. The visiting Raiders drubbed the host hawks, 69-3, on the strength of winning 12 of the 13 matches.
Neither team got any points in the 220-pound weight class as both teams forfeited.
Reed ran out to a 69-0 lead before Hug won the last match of the night. Reed's Madison George dropped that 106-pound match by a tough 7-6 decision.
Despite the defeat, first-year Reed coach Mike Klapp said the match was still the most impressive by a Reed wrestler in the dual.
"Of all the matches, the most impressive was the one we lost," Klapp said. "Madison is a first-year wrestler. He is improving a ton and just at the last second he went down. There have been some things he's struggled with and tonight he did better. You can ask any of our kids and they'd all tell you, his match was the most impressive."
Of Reed's 12 wins, 11 came by pin or forfeit. Raiders 120-pounder Israel Casarez won the only match that went the distance as he posted an 8-5 victory.
Lavell McDaniel (113), Cameron Jones (126), Chase Heit (138), Jake Otuafi (145), Erik Stockwell (182), Roberto Landa (195) and Luke Claypool (HWT) all earned wins by pin for Reed.
The RHS crew also picked up four wins via forfeit. Those came to Mason Irwin (132), Brady Wood (152), Alex Landa (160) and Tim Eubanks (170).
"It's a good start," Klapp said. "The guys were supportive of each other, which I was excited about. They pushed through it and were also respectful of their opponent."
Reed will compete in dual tournaments at Ponderosa and Natomas high schools, both of suburban Sacramento, Friday and Saturday respectively. The Raiders do not have another league dual until Jan. 8 when they host McQueen.


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"The construction and operation of the dams and the plant will have serious impacts on our rivers. We will have fewer fish, and our native aquatic species will be threatened. Small-scale fishing is one of the region's most important economic activities, and our fisherpeople will also be negatively impacted by increased ship traffic in the Aysén fjord." Alianza Aysén Reserva de Vida"
One of the biggest upcoming battles for Friends of the Earth Chile and other groups around the world will be the planned Alumysa megaproject, which will site an aluminium plant, three hydroelectric dams and a new port in one of the most pristine areas remaining on the face of the earth.
The corporate power behind this appalling scheme is Noranda, Canada's principal mining company as well as a key player in the logging and energy sectors. Noranda is a notorious environmental offender, with at least 87 documented violations in North America alone and fines exceeding US$1.9 million in the United States.
The $2.75 billion aluminium production plant, 2 kilometres in length, will require a new port for the import of raw alumina and other materials. The three planned hydroelectric dams that will supply the requisite 758 megawatts of energy for the plant will flood an area of 9,600 hectares. The project also includes 95 kilometres of new roads, 79 kilometres of power lines, a wharf and the expansion of two nearby towns.
The costs to the local biodiversity in Aysén, a unique area in Central Patagonia that was settled only 80 years ago, are incalculable. The massive amounts of waste generated by the project (over 1 million tons per year) will pollute pure rivers, streams and lakes and impact local flora and fauna. The sparse local population has encouraged the development of sustainable activities including eco-tourism, smallscale fishing, and organic agriculture and cattle breeding.
The approximately 100,000 inhabitants of Aysén do not stand to benefit economically from the project: only 10 percent of the 1,100 jobs that the plant will create during its operation stage will be local. The looming threat of Alumysa has prompted local people to unite in order to protect their region, which they call a "reserve of life".
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In August 2003, the planned Alumysa mega-project, in which the Canadian Noranda company would have sited an aluminium plant, three hydroelectric dams and a new port in one of the most pristine areas on earth, was cancelled.
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In Tennessee, if someone writes in a name when casting his or her ballot, the local Election Office where the vote is cast will only count that name if there is a candidate with a corresponding name who has filed a write-in candidacy form.
This procedure came as news to environmentalist and former actress Park Overall, who was one of several candidates in the state Democratic Party Primary election for U.S. Senator.
Overall was defeated in the Primary Election in August by Mark Clayton, who went on to be defeated by Republican incumbent Sen. Bob Corker in the General Election on Nov. 6.
After Clayton won the primary in August, however, he was almost immediately disavowed by the Tennessee Democratic Party for having volunteered with Falls Church, Va.-based Public Advocate of the United States, which describes itself as a conservative advocacy group for issues such as traditional marriage between a man and a woman.
The Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit organization, has termed the organization a "hate group" because of its positions on issues related to homosexuality.
After disavowing Clayton, the official party nominee based on the primary, Democratic Party leaders urged Democrats across the state to write in their candidate preference for U.S. Senator rather than voting for Clayton.
Following the Nov. 6 general election, Overall said she received numerous communications from her primary supporters saying that they wrote her name in on the ballot.
Curious, she contacted Secretary of State Tre Hargett by email and requested to know the number of people who wrote in her name when they cast their ballots that Tuesday.
Hargett responded, explaining that the county-based election offices and the State Elections Office would not be able to tally such votes since Overall had not filed a write-in candidacy.
The shock and surprise of that response was evident as Overall replied back, asking that Hargett provide the information on the basis that "no one has the right to suppress the outcome of any election."
This polite back-and-forth continued for a few emails, with the most recent that has been made available to The Greeneville Sun having come from Hargett's office, in which he directs Overall to TCA 2-7-133 (i):
"Any person attempting to be elected by write-in ballots shall complete a notice requesting such person's ballots be counted in each county of the district no later than twelve o'clock (12:00) noon, prevailing time, fifty (50) days before the general election.
"Such person shall only have votes counted in counties where such notice was completed and timely filed. The notice shall be on a form prescribed by the coordinator of elections and shall not require signatures of any person other than the write-in candidate requesting ballots be counted.
"The coordinator of elections shall distribute such form to the county election commissions. Upon timely receiving the notice required by this subsection (i), the county election commission shall promptly inform the state coordinator of elections, the registry of election finance, as well as all other candidates participating in the affected election.
"A write-in candidate may withdraw the notice by filing a letter of withdrawal in the same manner as the original notice was filed no later than the fifth day before the election."
"I've had several emotional supporters who gave a little money who simply want to know how we did," Overall said in a telephone interview on Tuesday. "I'm very upset."
Considering the short period in which she campaigned before the primaries, Overall even questioned if she would have known to give the Election Office 50 days advance notice.
She did say that she could understand some of the likely reasonings for the law: that it would cut down on their work, and that it would be difficult to count write-ins for the correct person for common names such as "Tom Smith" if they had not filed their candidacy.
However, her objections remain.
"The vote should always be exposed and open," she said.
"I don't know why they don't want to tell me. It would just be interesting to see."
While Overall said she will probably not pursue the matter, she did indcate that she would like to have a legal opinion on the matter.
"The vote should be open, that's all," she said. "If Big Bird got a vote, then we should know.
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Happy Hump Day !!! WAY TO GO 577 DAYS, keep up great work, Your newest GB..AL
Wow, sounds like quite the storm! Saw the news and freeways were parking lots with cars abandoned! scary. I better call my friend down there........I think he lives closer to the bad part.......tried calling yesterday and no answer, but I heard lots of power out too. Best to stay off the roads if you can! We've warmed up here......about 8C so 48F and wind and rain.....makes me miss the cold weather........lol Here's looking forward to monday! take care.
How did you fair thru the horrible storms you just had down there? NC has been on our local news for the last 3 days! omg Hope all is well. Helena
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I use to have a pet chicken called LUCY when I grew up. I've stayed away from chickens a dog that loved to kill them and too many coyotes here. Even with the dog....she's indoors so the coyotes set up in our yard end of the year.......pretty scary. Cats are spending the winter in the garage while my vehicle sits outside. No neighbors to count on here and whenever I think of going away one of the animals gets sick and shows me I"m needed. It's a good life! cheers
Thank you........it will be years yet!!! Just something to get thru these cold spells..........LOL I have 4 cats a dog and a horse that all need my care. My daughter is grown now so she's replaced with needy 4 legged family. She's still at home too.......but not here much between work and her beau.
Something to look forward to, thanks!
I know.........Called my friend back there at christmas and he said the same. It's amazing how you guys can be 70 one day and 40 the next..........brrrrrrrr. Hard to know if you should blanket the horse or not. To have that be my problem instead of trying to figure out how I'm going to keep the critters liquids from freezing.........lol. My dream one day is to spend time in palm springs......I go thru the listings on line to have my little escape from the cold! lol NC is a lot like bc....I watch the old Andy of Mayberry shows and very pretty just like here.
Woo HOO!!! Congrats on the 500!!! I miss my NC buddy! Hows the weather there? We're at -7 with wind chill it's about -12 and going to be -16 tonight...........brrrrrrrrrrrr. Heat lamp on the hummingbird feeder and in the horses water trough. Electric/gas companies love this cold weather! not me.
Say hi to my friends Dennis and Dutch out your way.............lol. cheers, Helena
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A couple of afternoon posts - I take some Canucks-related questions in this mailbag edition of my Canucks Army weekly piece. My thoughts on Luongo, the second line, and the overall expectations for the team in 2013.
And for the PlayNow Sports blog, I tackle four big questions in the West - replacing Lidstrom, the Wild as playoff contenders, the Kings as repeat winners, and Edmonton's window to win.
How busy has trade activity been in your keeper league since the NHL and NHLPA resolved the lockout this past Sunday? If I could place a guess based on the number of trade advice e-mails I have received, I'd say trade activity is up... a lot.
One trickle-down effect that the lockout is going to have is players in the AHL and CHL will now be given more ice time and responsibility that they didn't have before. Keep an eye on prospects who emerge offensively now that the log jam of talented players ahead of them has been cleared a bit.
First off, let's start with the Burke firing. A surprise to many, I am sure. I wrote a post on the Luongo trade rumors yesterday, and had to make some changes to it after the Burke news came down.
Luongo is traded to Toronto (all the signs seem to be pointing this way) for Tyler Bozak and Nazem Kadri. According to Botchford, Burke hasn't been the point-man on the Luongo trade talks (likely his right-hand man Dave Nonis, who now may walk into another GM position after Burke is fired from the post).
Pierre LeBrun offers his reasoned take on the Burke firing over at ESPN.
That's a sentiment shared by several NHL team execs we talked to Wednesday, who believe the rest of the Leafs front office is pro-Luongo but Burke wasn't sold on him.
(On a side note, expect trade talks between the Leafs and Canucks on Luongo to heat up big time now that Dave Nonis is GM, Nonis having acquired Luongo during his days as Vancouver GM and has always been high on him.)
And on Tuesday night we get this tweet from James Duthie saying that the Flyers are interested in Luongo. Well, to be fair, the Flyers seem to be interested in every single big name that ever becomes available.
More seriously, though, the Flyers could make a move for Luongo and buy Bryzgalov out in the summer. It would cost a lot of money, but nothing against the cap (using one of their two amnesty buyouts). And what Philadelphia wants, they get (or at least aggressively pursue). This isn't a team that sits around and waits for something to happen.
The Seattle arena owner Chris Hansen is on the verge of purchasing the NBA's Sacramento Kings. What does this have to do with hockey? A lot, actually. The NHL may be coming to Seattle in the not-too-distant future, and this is another positive step towards that.
Here is more on hockey in Seattle from a post I wrote last fall.
The NHL can't come to Seattle without an arena, and an arena can't come to Seattle without an NBA team. Even if you love hockey and loathe basketball, it's time to bust those Sonics colours out (imagine for a second that the reincarnation would be named the Sonics, similar to what Winnipeg did with the Jets) and cheer for the NBA's return.
Who should start on opening night for the Senators? The argument could be made for Robin Lehner.
Lehner will get an invite to training camp but his chances of staying up in the NHL are low. Unlike Anderson (and Ben Bishop), Lehner has a two-way contract. Paying Lehner his NHL salary of $900,000 instead of $67,500 for two weeks would cost Eugene Melnyk around an extra $70,000. It does seem like small change, but there is always the matter of perceptions.
Craig Anderson played very well for Ottawa in the last half of the season and in the playoffs. He would not take too kindly to being bumped for a rookie. The other option would be to play Bishop. He hasn't done quite as spectacularly as Lehner, but has stopped 92.8% of shots in the AHL this season.
Lehner's play this season has been great, and Ottawa must be very excited about his upside. He has always had the talent, but attitude-related issues have arisen in the past (and the team brought Ben Bishop over from St. Louis to push Lehner a bit more).
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Rick DiPietro is healthy and ready to go for the Islanders. Not something you read every day. Jokes aside, it would be foolish to put any faith in his ability to remain healthy. That being said, if you are dumpster diving for a goalie, he could be a worthwhile risk. Not really much downside, as it is almost an expectation that he will get injured at some point.
"I'm confident with how my body feels now and my ability to be smarter. Older and smarter. I'm not stupid. You can't have everything fixed by the doctors, which I've learned the hard way, and it's a fact of life. I'm bright eyed, bushy tailed, and ready to rock and roll. … It's going to be all about having a solid start and not having an extended losing streak. That will keep you where you want to be through the 48 games."
Trying to handicap the Islanders goaltending situation is tricky. Nabokov is the starter, and DiPietro will be the back up (provided that he is healthy). Kevin Poulin is a solid young goalie, and Anders Nilsson is as well. But they may play no games, or a few games, depending on DiPietro's health.
Allan Muir from Sports Illustrated offers his take on what to expect from a shortened season.
Lots of penalties:
The lockout-shortened 1995 season was the beginning of hockey's dark time, the clutch-and-grab era. A good part of that descent into on-ice anarchy was due to a recent influx of lesser-talented players who had arrived through the course of expansion. But it was also a coaching technique that took advantage of lax rules to compensate for the lack of conditioning that was the direct result of limited camp time that season.
I am already drooling at the thought of watching Schultz-Eberle-Nugent-Hopkins-Yakupov-Hall on the power play for Edmonton.
Friend of DobberHockey Dirk Hoag and I chatted over at On the Forecheck, previewing the fantasy hockey season ahead of us in 2013.
On who I like in Carolina:
I like several of Carolina's players from a fantasy perspective. Eric Staal is as consistent as they come, and he has the best supporting crew around him since the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup back in 2007. On the back end, Justin Faulk is one of the best defensemen no one has heard about. He played top pairing minutes as a teenager last season. Jamie McBain is another talented young defenseman, but he is further down on the offensive depth chart (behind veterans like Joni Pitkanen and Joe Corvo).
Jordan Staal will love having more offensive responsibilities centering Carolina's second line, and he will have either Jeff Skinner or Semin as a primary passing target.
The Tuomo Ruutu injury news also opens up a top six spot for one of Carolina's young forwards - likely Jiri Tlusty, Zach Boychuk, or Drayson Bowman. Boychuk and Bowman haven't developed as hoped over the past few years, but they have each had very solid 2012-13 campaigns down in the AHL with the Charlotte Checkers.
Carolina likes Jokinen at center, but his value as a playmaker may be most useful on Jordan Staal's wing. Here are some lines I came up with:
Tlusty-E. Staal-Semin
Vladimir Tarasenko is on his way to St. Louis after dominating in the KHL this season. He should be considered a Calder favourite, even on the Blues, a team with a lot of depth up front. Ken Hitchcock is reportedly going to play Tarasenko with Steen (at center, where he has played all season in the SEL) and Andy MacDonald on the left side.
That leaves Backes, Perron, Berglund, Stewart, Oshie, Schwartz, and so on to combine to form the other two scoring units.
Ilya Bryzgalov is back in Philly, and enjoying life (for now).
"All I have to worry about is work hard," Bryzgalov said when asked what impact a buyout might have hanging over him. "Give my team chance to win. The rest of the stuff is out of my control. I don't have to worry about it."
Call me crazy, but I have high hopes for Bryzgalov this year. I know he has struggled in the KHL in 2012-13, but I think he is due for a rebound. I also think the Flyers will have a better defensive group in front of him, too (Luke Schenn will benefit from a change in scenery). I'd consider Bryzgalov one of the better second tier goaltenders to own in one-year pools. However, a Luongo trade to Philadelphia (as far-fetched as it may seem) would create a very interesting and very complicated situation.
Big news out of Washington – Nicklas Backstrom may not be ready to go for the first game of the season. That would obviously bump up Mike Ribeiro to line one, and one of Laich/Johansson/Perreault to line two.
Having suffered a neck injury on Dec. 26 while playing with Dynamo Moscow of Russia's Kontinental Hockey League, the status of the 25-year-old is unknown as of this time.
My latest post (busy few days of writing…) for DefendingBigD – four reasons why Dallas will make the playoffs in 2013.
The top reason? Kari Lehtonen.
As I alluded to at the beginning, a shortened season introduces a lot more luck and chance into the playoff equation. It also makes goaltending even more important. The Pacific Division is stacked with great goaltending, and Lehtonen has quietly developed into a top 10 goaltender in the league over the past few years. His play didn't decline noticeably last season, but he did struggle a bit once the team in front of him started to slide. Even really good goaltenders can't cover up every blemish on a roster. That being said, Lehtonen was able to mask some of the issues on the Stars last season, and he should do the same for them in 2013.
Not hockey related, but here are 10 fitness tips from Angus Certified for the month of January. I hope you can find some useful information in there.
Warming up serves many purposes. It gets the body ready for working out. It gets the mind ready for working out. It grooves movement patterns. It helps to prevent injury. There are many more reasons to warm up. But most people don't warm up properly.
He's still got it after all of these years:
Some news and notes from around the CHL – including some prospects with NHL futures, perhaps this year.
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Apr 19 - Louisville : Radcliff - Dogs & puppies
I have 5 Pitbull puppies born on January 24, 2014.They are 10 weeks old 3 females and 2 males. The females are one black with white marking, one white with blue marking, one white with black marking. Both males are blue. Have been fed natural dog food and are a little big for their age. Parents are on premises. Contact me for more information.
Apr 14 - Cincinnati : Hamilton - Dogs & puppies
I have 5 adoreable puppies looking for there forever home. They were just born the 11th of this month so they wont be ready until 1st or 2nd week of june. Mother is American pitbull terrier father is St.bernard x cane corso so they will be extra large dogs. please do your research first. Both parents are on site. They will have first vet check, first shots and dewormed. there is a rehoming fee. I will send pics upon request.
Apr 14 - Lima-Findlay : Lima - Dogs & puppies
Sweet Girl Cream and White Pitbull Puppy, pure, 7 weeks, first shots and wormed, no papers, rehoming fee is $250. Nashville Tennessee. For any question or address e-mail me.
Apr 12 - Nashville : Nashville - Dogs & puppies
Boy Brindle Pitbull Puppy, pure, 7 weeks, first shots and wormed, no papers, rehoming fee is $250. Nashville Tennessee. For any question or address e-mail me.
Apr 12 - Nashville : Nashville - Dogs & puppies
These adorable little babies are ready for their forever homes! They will not have shots yet to help keep the price down for everyone and to get them out in time for Easter. These are the only 2 left from 6. Call or Text 740-975-3594 PIC 1 GIRL PIC 2 BOY
Apr 11 - Columbus (OH) : Marion - Dogs & puppies
Big Boy Pitbull Puppy, very pure , red , 10 weeks, first shots and wormed, no papers. Nashville Tennessee. for any question or address e-mail me.
Apr 9 - Nashville : Nashville - Dogs & puppies
Big Boy Pitbull Puppy, very pure ,black, 10 weeks, first shots and wormed, no paper. Nashville Tennessee. for any question or address e-mail me.
Apr 9 - Nashville : Nashville - Dogs & puppies
Pit Bull Terrier - Tito - Large - Adult - Male - Dog Hello everyone! I am Tito an adult male American Bulldog and Pitbull mix. I was turned into a local high kill shelter with a very bad skin infection! I was put on the E as most Pitbull mixes are there but luckily for me one of Bullie Nation Rescue fosters saw me and couldnt leave me there to die. My skin is much better now and I ready to find my forever home! I am a great guy with a very lovable and cuddly personality. I do great with children, ...
Apr 8 - Evansville-Henderson : Evansville - Dogs & puppies
I have 11 awesome blue pitbull puppies. They are ADBA registered pups. More pics to come as they grow. So far I have 2 males sold. That leaves 4 males and 5 females left. My males are for sale for $500 and my females will be $600. This is going to be my last litter before I get my female fixed. These will be big dogs! The sire is weighing in at 115lbs and the mother is about 80lbs. Im going to get some pics of the last litter these 2 had and post some of those pics on here as well. That litter turned ...
Apr 7 - Evansville-Henderson : French Lick - Dogs & puppies
My two dogs had puppies&now they are of age and ready to go to a good home. There are three blues, 1 girl and 2 boys. Two black, 1 boy 1 gril. 1 red boy. My house is small and im anxious to get the babies to their forever homes. 6153301924 please contact for further information.
Apr 3 - Nashville : Smyrna - Dogs & puppies
PUPPYS ARE BLUE and some are BLUE-BRINDLE. PAPERS IN HAND. PUPS ARE UKC(purple ribbon) REGISTERED. BOTH PARENTS ON SITE. PUPPYS HAVE HAD ALL THEIR SHOTS AND HAVE BEEN DEWORMED. PRICE IS COMPLETELY NON-NEG. YOU DO NOT NEED TO INQUIRE IF YOUR NOT WANTING TO PAY $400. Puppy's pedigree is online. Both parents have a championship linage . These dogs are not table-scrap dogs. VERY SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY
Mar 27 - Greenville : Piedmont - Dogs & puppies
Adorable pitbull puppies please contact for rehoming fee mom and dad on site will be ready April 1st
Mar 26 - Indianapolis : Indianapolis - Dogs & puppies
Blue/Triple Blue Pitbull Puppies. Ready to go around or on 14 April.
Mar 23 - Louisville : Radcliff - Dogs & puppies
He is a gorgeous chocolate brindle red nose. He is 11wks old and has had his first shot and deworming. Must pick up at my home in Abbs Valley (bluefield VA)
Mar 13 - Blacksburg : Bluefield - Dogs & puppies
ADBA Reg. Copy of Ped. Fancy Folder wth Shot& Worming records. Shipping is an additional 350.00 ( Includes: Crate, Airline Ticket, Vet Check& Certificate to fly& Gas round trip to the airport& back being that we are a hour one way so 2 hr trip) the airlines only ship above freezing in both the shipping& receiving end. So Spring& Summer are the times to get a pup. https://sites.google.com/site/leonesseoldfamilyrednoses/home 707.815.6492 Price Reduced... Leo'ness (Leonesse Bloodline) Gorgeous, Gorgeous ...
Mar 10 - Tri-Cities (TN) : Chuckey - Dogs & puppies
10 wk old pitbull puppy. blue fawn/white in color. razors edge/gotti bloodlines. both parents are fawn and weigh around 70-75 lbs each. Dew claws removed and tail docked. call 256 601 0944 for more info and pics of parents.
Mar 9 - Chattanooga : Collinsville - Dogs & puppies
Beautiful Razor Edge Pitbull Puppies, we have 3 females left, 1 blue female, 1 solid white female w/blue ring around her eye, And one solid white female which is the biggest of the litter VERY BRIGHT BLUE EYES, THEY ARE A MUST SEE, We have both parents onsite for your viewing, the puppies are up-to-date on shots and have been dewormed.. We ARE NOT OFFERING PAPERS WITH THIS LITTER... They come from a purple ribbon champion bloodline... Feel free to text me or send email... These pups are very thick ...
Mar 7 - Clarksville : Ashland City - Dogs & puppies
We have two litters of pups currently for approved homes: 1} Litter A - Jade (off of Mr. Pitbulls Bandit & Mr. Pitbulls Blue Bells) and Chino (off of Makavelis Congac & Makavelis Bettin a Buck). This breeding is world class razors edge, great structure, color, and temperament; we have 1 blue male, 1 red tri male, 1 brindle male, 1 brown/white male, and one brown/black/white tri male...pups born on 4/29/13 and will be ready in a few weeks. 2} Litter B - Mercedez (off of Ch. Gladiator & Ch. Shakira) ...
Mar 3 - Cincinnati : Lawrenceburg - Dogs & puppies
Pitbull Puppies for sale!!! 8 weeks old ready to go, 450$ without papers 800 with! 4 males two blue two blue and white Bull pedia http://www.bullypedia.net/americanbully/details.php?id=158922 http://www.bullypedia.net/americanbully/details.php?id=154890
Mar 1 - Charleston (WV) : Williamson - Dogs & puppies
Blue Pitbull Terrier Pups for sale. Razors Edge Bloodline. Mom Registered- UKC...CKC...APBR...ABKC...ADBA Dad Registered- CKC...APBR Pups Can be registered CKC & APBR. Born Nov. 29th 2013. 1 Female $500 or best offer Text or email for more info. 615-2 nine 0- 4 one 8 one
Feb 25 - Clarksville : Joelton - Dogs & puppies
Pit Bull Terrier - Xena - Medium - Baby - Female - Dog Hello I am Xena a female Pitbull and Hound mixed young adult. My brother and I were born as an unplanned litter. However our human mom wants to make sure we find the best homes, so she asked Bullie Nation to take us in. Now I am ready to find my forever home! I am a sweet girl with a ton of personality. I have been raised around small children so I am very good with them! I am great with meeting new people. I am good with other dogs also. I have ...
Dec 19 - Evansville-Henderson : Evansville - Dogs & puppies
Pit Bull Terrier - Herc - Medium - Baby - Male - Dog Hello I am Herc a male Pitbull and Hound mixed puppy. My sister and I were born as an unplanned litter. However our human mom wants to make sure we find the best homes, so she asked Bullie Nation to take us in. Now I am ready to find my forever home! I am a handsome guy with a ton of personality. I have been raised around small children so I am very good with them! I am also good with all people but take a few minutes to warm up when I first meet ...
Dec 19 - Evansville-Henderson : Evansville - Dogs & puppies
Pit Bull Terrier - Jazzy - Medium - Senior - Female - Dog Jazzy has plenty of spunk, love, and affection to share with you! This beautiful Elderbull (senior pitbull mix), was dropped off at the shelter by her owner at the age of 7. She did nothing wrong they just were not able to care for her anymore and she suffers because of it. She lives for human affection and wants to be near her person at all times, a true Velcro dog. She is dog, cat, and kid friendly; however, she would really enjoy a quiet ...
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Why all of a sudden are LSU backers and state government officials with LSU ties concerned about a pro-UL power bias? Where were they in the entire previous history of our state, when governors and state government did nothing but support LSU with obvious bias, and at the expense of other institutions of higher education in Louisiana?
How can LSU call itself a flagship school when it does nothing to exhibit leadership and shows more greed and good-ole-boy cronyism? Dare I say that LSU (Baton Rouge) is the flagship of only the LSU system? UL (Lafayette) is the flagship of the UL system. If LSU-Baton Rouge really had a desire to be a true leader and not a greedy money-monger, then why don't they try and distribute state funds more evenly? Oh wait, that's not possible, considering the state government is pretty much taken over by LSU backers.
Sen. Jay Dardenne is quoted as saying that LSU can jettison the Eunice and Alexandria campuses because they are more akin to other systems, but not UNO's campus? What he really means is that UNO has a whole lot of money and the other ones don't.
The name issue even comes up, too. If LSU wasn't so damn greedy for money and attention, then why did they refuse to let us change our name? Say what you want about laws and legality, the fact of the matter is that LSU-Baton Rouge didn't want us to gain stature or prominence and is too chicken to share the spotlight, and that's why they did what they could through whoever they could to prevent us from getting the name that is rightfully ours, and that we will have one day: the University of Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
I think the moral of this whole story is: "Shame on you if you try to help your own university and others, and LSU's well-being is not your foremost concern."
The Lafayette City-Parish Council on Tuesday will vote on a resolution that if approved would clear the way for a December ballot proposition asking voters to approve a 1-cent sales tax parishwide to help fund the construction of a new terminal at Lafayette Regional Airport.
Just days before the fourth anniversary of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster and oil spill, the Coast Guard has moved cleanup of Louisiana's coast to a new phase, allowing BP to end its "active" efforts in the area.
Legislators still must leave their guns at the door of the Louisiana Capitol.
Sen. Fred Mills may have an "R" behind his name, but his actions in the Louisiana Legislature transcend the established boundaries of his party.
The Louisiana House overwhelmingly rejected a repeal of the state's unconstitutional anti-sodomy law Tuesday.
The Louisiana Senate sided with Gov. Bobby Jindal and the oil industry Tuesday, agreeing to void a lawsuit that a south Louisiana flood board filed against more than 90 oil and gas companies for coastal damage.
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Here's your daily look at late-breaking national and international news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday, April 16, 2014:
Acadian rep notifies would-be supporters that an April 25 fundraiser for the embattled U.S. rep won't go on as planned.
While it isn't all too unusual for public bodies to have hired security present during meetings, the LPSB's push to do so is arguably a response to the antics of one board member.
"I'm running. Why would I be raising all this money? Just to have to return it to people?"
With incumbent U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu watching from afar, and with a united Democratic Party in her corner, the fight to get the GOP officially behind Congressman Bill Cassidy is gaining just as much momentum as it is hushed controversy.
15th Judicial District Judge Durwood Conque has announced that he will not seek re-election after 27 years on the bench.
The controversial standardized tests are set to be used in third-grade through eighth-grade public school classrooms next year.
The Louisiana Senate has agreed to prohibit unmanned aircraft from flying over chemical plants, water treatment systems, telecommunications networks and other items considered "critical infrastructure" in Louisiana.
It didn't take long for KATC TV 3 to jump all over the news of a dead body found in Girard Park, but in its rush to produce headlines, the local TV station got sloppy.
An unholy trinity of civil-society upheavalers whose first names are not Conner, Tanner or Logan are facing charges in Eunice.
Now that lawmakers have shot down efforts to cap annual interest rates for payday loans, supporters for stricter regulations of the storefront lenders are rallying behind another strategy.
The Appropriations Committee held public testimony day, letting people talk about what they like or don't like about Gov. Bobby Jindal's budget recommendations for the 2014-15 fiscal year that begins July 1.
Lafayette police are investigating the death of a 21-year-old woman whose body was found early Sunday in a drainage ditch in Girard Park.
Former Grant parish District Attorney Ed Tarpley says he's running for the U.S. House seat currently held by Republican Vance McAllister of Swartz.
Louisiana-Lafayette got strong starting pitching and timely hitting to hold off Arkansas-Little Rock 6-3 in Sun Belt Conference baseball in Lafayette, La.
Chris Williams knows how to pilfer from the public coffers, this time with a back-pay lawsuit filed three years ago against the Lafayette Housing Authority, which netted the former city-parish councilman a cool five figures.
McAllister's office vowed that he intended to stay in office — for now. As for questions about whether he would stand for re-election in November, those were dodged.
The Green Army's Lafayette brigade has announced it will pay a visit Friday morning to Sen. Page Cortez to urge him to vote against Sen. Robert Adley's SB 553, which the group is calling the "Big Oil Bailout Bill of 2014."
APR 16 Lamar Parmentel writes about the latest forecast for Louisiana's future - and it ain't rosy. The fiscal experts in the budget office are predicting a shortfall of nearly $1 billion for the 2015-16 fiscal year, he writes. This is what the "dead beat" governor is going to leave us as his legacy, Lamar says.
APR 16 The extended controversy surrounding Louisiana College may begin to wind down now; the Town Talk reports here that embattled president Joe Aguillard has been reduced to a professor position. It's likely that soon we will begin to see the post-mortems begin -- this story isn't over.
APR 16 Clancy DuBos writes about the McAllister affair in this post, commenting on the moral confusion of a state that votes to "free the sodomites" on Monday and then to make the Bible the state book on Tuesday, as well as the hypocrisy of the Reps, the Dems and our fearless leader. Clancy says he's "not even sure if Jindal's hypocrisy has a limit."
APR 16 The fence blocking the public from Newcomb Boulevard in NOLA came down Tuesday morning, The Lens reports in this post. The fence was put up by neighbors who didn't want just anybody walking on a public street, but there's a big ole picture of a city worker cutting it down in this post. The general public should be able to drive on the street (which they own) in about a week, the story says.
APR 16 Here's a movement to get behind. NOLA Defender reports that there's a push to have A Confederacy of Dunces named Louisiana's state book in lieu of the Bible, which is the current contender. Although there is plenty of sin and politics in the Good Book, it's probably a lot easier to read the more contemporary (and more Louisiana-specific) prose in John Kennedy Toole's book.
APR 16 When you report on something as important as a historic local building, you need to get it right. According to blogger Lamar White Jr., that's just what an Alexandria TV station did not do. In this post, he tells us about a historic ball field that the station reported as targeted for demolition. Apparently, that's not even close to true.
APR 16 Here's a link to ALEC's annual competitiveness report, which ranks states according to that shadowy organization's opinions of good and bad. (Louisiana's on page 23) You can read a very brief lead-in, with a sentence or two about what ALEC is, in this Advocate story.
APR 16 DIG Magazine's Cody Worsham blogs about the Baton Rouge bus system in this post. Although the system has been the focus of extreme controversy, he's focusing instead on his own recent (and pleasant) experience taking the bus. In the end, he didn't turn in his SUV keys for a permanent bus pass, but it sounds like he'll be taking the bus more often.
APR 15 Blogger CB Forgotston is writing in this post about the newest hire by Gov. Bobby Jindal, a press secretary whose only means of contact is (apparently) Twitter. (Yeah, because that worked so good for Kyle.) CB has done a little digging on the lady, but wants more info -- and he's not getting it from the source, because she won't return his twits. Twerps. Uh, tweets.
APR 15 Blogger Elliott Stonecipher has his say on the McAllister mess in this post on Forward Now. Looks like the architects of the plan to oust McAllister are getting a little blow-back, Stonecipher opines, and it reminds him of an old cliche about revenge.
APR 15 Not one to walk past a golden opportunity, Democrat John Bel Edwards says his piece in this Picayune post on the GOP's issue du jour. The hypocrisy of the GOP calling on McAllister to resign and staying silent on Vitter is so massive there's not even a word for it, Edwards says, and so he came up with his own: hypo-hypocrisy.


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Was judge right to toss lawsuit against Merhige's parents?by Opinion Staff
A survivor of a deadly Thanksgiving 2009 massacre at a Jupiter home sued the parents of the killer, Paul Michael Merhige, arguing that they should be held responsible for his horrific act.
But a judge last week ruled that the parents of Merhige, who killed four people at his relatives' home, could not be held liable for the actions of their adult child. Merhige was 35 at the time, but his parents supported him financially.
Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Meenu Sasser ruled that no Florida court "has imposed liability upon parents for the intentional acts of their adult child simply because the child was financially dependent on, or needed to reside with, his parents."
Was the judge's decision correct? What do you think?