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South Africa's Murder Rate Increases Amid Surge in Protests
South Africa's murder rate rose for the first time in six years amid an upsurge in violent protests over wages and the provision of basic services.
The number of murders committed in the year ended March gained 4.2 percent to 16,259, or 31.1 per 100,000 people, up from 30.9 a year earlier, the South African Police Service said in a report released today in Pretoria, the capital.
While the nation's murder rate has dropped by more than half since 1995, it remains six times higher than that of the U.S. President Jacob Zuma's government missed its annual goal of reducing homicides and other serious crimes by 7 percent to 10 percent as a wave of violent labor action in the mining industry peaked in the killing of 34 protesters by police at Lonmin Plc's Marikana platinum complex last August.
"Violence remains unacceptably high and should be treated as a serious crisis," Gareth Newham, an analyst at the Pretoria-based Institute for Security Studies, said in e-mailed comments. The "government's approach to crime is not working."
Zuma's administration has made combatting crime a top priority amid a jobless rate of more than 25 percent. There were a record 173 protests over a lack of proper shelter and basic services, according to Johannesburg-based research group Municipal IQ.
"This upsurge in public protests has had a very direct impact on the police," Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa told reporters in Pretoria. "That has diverted police" from their core duties.
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South Africa's murder rate compares with 4.7 homicides per 100,000 people in the U.S.
The number of serious crimes committed in the country rose 3.8 percent to 806,298 in the year through March, while the number of people convicted for such crimes rose almost 15 percent to 352,513, police data shows.
While the incidence of attempted murders increased 6.5 percent over the year, rape fell 0.4 percent, bank robberies dropped 8 percent and car theft declined 4.4 percent.
"There is no doubt in my mind that the crime situation in the country is under control," Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega told reporters in Pretoria.
Spending on defense, public order and safety rose by an average 9.1 percent annually for the three years through March this year, according to government data. South Africa, which has a population of 53 million, has 197,946 police officers.
"The latest crime stats have much to concern us," the Cape Town-based National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders said in e-mailed comments. "Primary first-line crime prevention is not the main function of the police. Good and efficient social policies are vital in the campaign to prevent crime."


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Check out this second set of fun turnings from Jim King down in the Peruvian Amazon. He'll be commenting on these incredible woods he used down below …. In the mean time, click on the pictures to see a larger version. I'm interested in that multi-part vessel at the end:
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Strange Woods and Beautiful Turnings, Part I
You're going to get a kick out of these turnings. Some are inside out or exceptionally intricate. Others look like regular ol' bowls. But all of them use a special and unusual wood that echos the beauty of the forest from which they came. Of course, let me not fail
Wood Turning in the Backwoods at the End of the World
In this guest blog post, Jim King takes on a tour, so to speak, of his turning shop down in Peruvian Amazon. I hope you enjoy his humor and enlightening pictures from a fairly primitive set up. – Mark Stephens Wood turning is one of the oldest crafts in the

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September is cholesterol awareness month, and a good time to get your cholesterol levels checked.
If your bad cholesterol, LDL, is below 100 mg/dL and your good cholesterol, HDL, is above 40 mg/dL for men or 50 for women, your levels are healthy. But two out of every three adults have high cholesterol, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. And high cholesterol puts you at risk for heart disease, the No.1 killer in the United States today.
For some people, high blood levels of cholesterol come from a diet that is high in fat and animal products, but for others, high cholesterol is genetic. In addition to getting cholesterol from dietary sources, our bodies make it too, and some bodies produce more cholesterol than can be safely handled, causing a buildup of fat in the arteries.
Everyday Health spoke with James Underberg, MD, from the NYU Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, to help us understand an inherited high cholesterol condition that is common mutation in certain populations. Dr. Underberg is Director of the Bellevue Hospital Lipid Clinic in New York City, and the President of the Northeast Chapter of the National Lipid Association.
Everyday Health: How common is the inherited, high cholesterol condition called familial hypercholesterolemia, or FH, in the United States?
Dr. Underberg: A lot more common than people think; it affects 1 in 400 people in the general population. It is more common than other genetic diseases that get a lot more air time. In founder populations — French Canadian and Ashkenazi Jewish populations, for example — [FH occurs in] 1 in 100 people. This is a genetic condition that shortens lifespan and is treatable.
Everyday Health: Is the incidence of this genetic form of high cholesterol stable or on the rise in the U.S. population?
Dr. Underberg: The incidence is stable as a genetic condition. We are seeing a slow uptake in awareness now, so that both patients and practitioners are more aware.
EH: How many people do you think have the condition but have not yet been diagnosed?
Dr. Underberg: The diagnosis rate is between 1 percent and 20 percent. At a maximum, 20 percent are getting diagnosed in the United States. In the Netherlands and in the U.K., there is more awareness [of genetic high cholesterol].
EH: How is familial hypercholesterolemia diagnosed?
Dr. Underberg: For the majority of people, there are no symptoms until they have a heart attack. Patients may have bumps [deposits of cholesterol] around the eyes, bumps on the tendons, but many patients don't. A white ring around the cornea of the eye is sometimes seen in patients, even under the age of 45 years. The main symptoms are high cholesterol levels and a family history of high cholesterol.
EH: Is it inherited by all the children in a family or only some of them?
Dr. Underberg: Assuming that a parent has FH, there is a one in two chance that a child will have it, a 50 percent likelihood.
EH: What is different about the genes in families with this inherited condition?
Dr. Underberg: There are several genes that are involved in how we dispose of cholesterol in the liver. The LDL receptor is a protein in the liver that gets cholesterol out of the bloodstream. In the majority of familial hypercholesterolemia cases, there is a mutation in the LDL-receptor gene. They can't get rid of cholesterol, so the liver makes more cholesterol, because it doesn't realize it has enough from the bloodstream. This makes it very difficult to get cholesterol levels down.
EH: What are the consequences of not treating very high cholesterol?
Dr. Underberg: Lifetime risk of a cardiovascular event — heart attack or stroke — is 20 times greater for someone with FH. And for women in the age group of 20 to 39, there is 125 times greater risk.
Men tend to have cardiovascular events 10 years earlier, in their thirties and forties, and women in their fifties and sixties.
EH: How is high cholesterol treated in patients with genetic high cholesterol?
Dr. Underberg: We encourage a heart healthy lifestyle: exercise, low fat diet, not smoking. But this condition starts at birth; cholesterol is high from day one [in patients with FH]. Diet alone is rarely enough. Statin medication is the cornerstone of treatment for these patients, but it is often not enough.
Other medications, like ezetimibe [Zetia, which decreases cholesterol absorption in the intestine] and bile acid sequestrants [such as cholestyramine or colestipol] can also be used. Some patients can't tolerate medications, or their cholesterol is so high that medications don't work. [For them] LDL apheresis is a procedure to remove cholesterol from the blood, like dialysis, done every one to two weeks.
New medications were recently approved by the FDA for extraordinary cases — Kynamro and Juxtapid — but these have side effects.
EH: Is premature heart disease preventable in people with familial hypercholesterolemia?
Dr. Underberg: There are no prospective trials for ethical reasons; data we have is observational. For FH patients on statins, the risk level is similar to that in people without FH. This fits with the cholesterol hypothesis, that patients born with low cholesterol don't get heart disease.
EH: What do you do to raise awareness about FH in your community?
Dr. Underberg: This is something I'm really passionate about. I am the president of the Northeast Chapter of the National Lipid Association. Because September is Cholesterol Awareness Month, we're going to work at a health fair on September 7 in New York City to promote awareness about FH locally. Nationally, the Foundation of the National Lipid Association offers public service awareness at www.learnyourlipids.com. Another source of information is the FH Foundation.
Because people with this condition are at higher risk, we try to make sure that people are identified so their kids can get screened. A child is potentially at risk, but no one may have told them to get screened. By ages 9 to 11, all children should get screened for cholesterol levels. Then if they have FH, they can institute diet and exercise early on as lifestyle changes.
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Victoria 2016, Part 2
Last week I told you that in about a week you could expect a second album, completing the story of our springtime in Victoria. As promised, here it is ... exactly one week later! Thank you to the many who took the time to send brief comments about the first album. I hope you will get equal pleasure out of these 35 photos. Spring is finally showing its face in this corner of Ontario and soon we will be able to enjoy blossoms first hand.
Apr 21, 2016
Photos: 35
Victoria 2016, Part 1
Last year, Joan and I travelled with Senior Discovery Tours to Victoria on Vancouver Island. It was such a good experience, that we decided to go again, but this time on our own. We knew where we wanted to stay and were able to reserve a suite for the last three weeks of March in the Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, located within minutes of the Inner Harbour, and close to so many parks, gardens, walks and interesting places to visit. Most things that we wanted to do or see could be reached on foot. Because there was no album sent out in March, you are going to receive two in April, both featuring our happy days of springtime in Victoria. You can expect the second album in a week or so.
Apr 13, 2016
Winter arrives ... at last!
Wasn't it just about a week ago that we celebrated the arrival of the New Year? Am I right in thinking that time flies by faster and faster? It must be the astronauts prowling around in space that is speeding things up ... or the changing climate ... or our new government in Ottawa. I simply refuse to think that it might be an aging thing! I invite you to have a look at this month's album, with a word of warning. There's a major emphasis on the colour "white!!
Jan 28, 2016
Photos: 30
Farewell to 2015
I was so sure that I knew what title to give this album. In October, it was "Days of Colour", November "As Colours begin to fade" and December was supposed to be "The White Days", with a nice 3-month play on colours. But then winter refused to arrive, thanks to El Nino, until last night when the Texas Low delivered a slushy mess of snow and freezing rain. Thanks, Texas! I didn't even venture outside today, so any "white pictures" will have to wait until next month. Instead I offer you an album featuring a most unusual December. I hope you enjoy it!
Dec 28, 2015
Photos: 29
As Colours begin to Fade
November — definitely not my favourite month of the year! Perhaps not yours either ...? But nonetheless, I went searching for nature's beauty and was pleasantly surprised. Perhaps you will find one or two of this month's photos adding a touch of colour to a somewhat drab month. I hope so!
Nov 26, 2015
Photos: 24
Days of Colour
Do you have one favourite month, a month that you value above all others? I don't — because I like so many — but if I did have to choose, October might be it. The colours of the autumn days invite the photographer to head out into the world of nature, camera in hand. Here is a record of some of the colourful sights I was privileged to see and enjoy during the past 31 days. I hope you find enjoyment in them too!
Oct 31, 2015
Photos: 33
Summertime Living
August is fast disappearing and soon we will be settling back into familiar routines as "the lazy days of summer" come to an end. Since posting my last album, Joan and I have been "on the move". A week in BC included time with cousins, exploring new places and the wedding of my great-niece. Back home, we headed to the Boehme cottage on Three Mile Lake. From that base, we took part in many activities, with lots of visits with family and friends. It's good to be home for a rest before fall activities rev up. I hope you had a good summer and are ready to welcome the approaching days of autumn.
Aug 26, 2015
Photos: 45
A Summer Surprise!
Okay ... so I told you there probably wouldn't be another album until the end of August. I lied! "Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned." There, being duly penitent for a fleeting second or two, I just couldn't wait until the end of the summer. If I already had 30 photos that I really wanted to share with you, what would a combined album be like in another month and a half? That's my excuse! If you're too busy with summer activities to open this album, then just skip it!
Jul 22, 2015
Moving into Summer
I truly appreciated the many comments I received on my last album. I felt good about a number of the photos in it. I don't think this album is of quite the same quality, but there is a variety of subjects covered in it. In addition to the usual pictures of birds, flowers and scenery, you will discover two or three interesting bridges, some trails you may not have heard of, a reptile picture, a festival, and some friendly animals. You're invited to enter and browse to your heart's content!
Jun 27, 2015
Photos: 32
Springtime in Peterborough
Last month, the title of my album was "Springtime in Victoria". What could be better than following it with "Springtime in Peterborough"? Joan and I have felt very blessed this year to have experienced the season of spring twice! Hopefully you will share some of our joy through these photos.
May 25, 2015
Springtime in Victoria
In the introduction to my last album, sent out on March 6, I promised, "Expect less white and more colour in my next album!" That's a promise I am happy to say that I have kept. We had a wonderful holiday in Victoria, a most welcome break from the winter we experienced this year. Returning to Peterborough, we entered into the beginning of spring all over again. A "win-win situation", don't you think? I tried to keep this album to 50 pictures, but failed. However there are less than 60 ... and I hope you enjoy everyone of them!
Apr 21, 2015
Photos: 57
In the Relentless Grip of Winter 2015
The "Weekly Update" from Trinity Church, Peterborough, received yesterday, began with the words, "After 37 days, we finally made it back up to 0° C yesterday." That pretty much explains the choice of title for this album! Because of the severity of weather, both frigid temperatures and an over-abundance of snow, there are fewer pictures this time. In fact, almost half of the photos were taken on one frosty outing. Expect less white and more colour in my next album!
Mar 6, 2015
Photos: 18
January ... 2015 is underway
January hasn't been a great month for me for photography. That's because I spent time fighting a cold/flu bug (for the second time this winter), plus the temperatures have been more severe than usual, plus I have just had a pacemaker surgically implanted. In spite of all that, I have some pictures to share with you, which I hope you will find interesting. Part way through the album, a surprise awaits you!
Jan 28, 2015
Photos: 20
December 14: "the Ending of the Year"
Surprise, surprise! My December album has only 14 pictures in it! That could be my little gift to you to make up for the albums that have had too many photos ... but, no, that isn't the reason. December didn't provide me with many photographic opportunities. Although we did have some beautiful snow and bright sunny days early on, they didn't last. Instead it has been a month of cloudy, often damp weather. And, for the best part of two weeks, I was "under the weather". Of course, I have many pictures taken over the last few days, but they are mainly family pix, so not eligible for this album. But, what I have, I share with you. Happy viewing!
Dec 28, 2014
Photos: 14
November '14: Winter comes and goes ...
It's been an unusual month for weather here in this corner of Ontario. The beauty of Autumn seemed to hang on longer than usual, but then we were treated to a "huge dump" of snow. For two or three days, our world became a Winter wonderland. Then the temperature soared to 16℃ accompanied by a Spring-like breeze and the snow disappeared, almost overnight. Now, near the end of the month, as I look out the window, I see gentle snowflakes in the air once again and the temperature hovering around -5℃. Maybe this changeable weather is Mother Nature's way of "toughening" us up for what we will have to face in the months ahead! Hopefully my camera will keep on working, no matter what the coming winter brings!
Nov 28, 2014
Photos: 25
October '14: Autumn Days
To those of you who may have felt burdened by too many pictures in last month's album, I apologize. I stayed closer to home this month, so the number of photos is more manageable! I send it to you in the hope that will you find enjoyment in it. As always, I encourage you to respond in any way you see fit. It's good to have a picture praised, but it's equally good to have flaws pointed out and suggestions made. Happy viewing! — Richard
Oct 24, 2014
Photos: 26
September '14: "Out West"
The pictures in this album are from "here and there", with more emphasis this time on "there" than "here"! I really must apologize for the number of photos in this album, but there were so many, many more that I wanted to share with you. I have posted pictures from our trip on Flickr and from time to time throughout this album I will give you a "site" to click on that will allow you to check them out if you wish. I urge you to visit them when you have time.
Please be aware that many of the locations on the map are "by guess and by golly". When I had an address, Google could find the exact place on the map. However, many of the pictures are taken as we drove along and I don't know their exact location. I marked them on the map simply to give an approximation of where we were at the time.
Sep 25, 2014
Photos: 59
August '14: Where did the "summer" go?
In spite of the cool and often wet days of a summer that has been described as "the summer that wasn't", we enjoyed the weeks from late July to the third week of August. Much of the time was spent at the cottage, which allowed us to visit family and friends in South River, Magnetawan, Powassan, Chisholm and Lake of Bays, and to do some "wandering". Back home, we have been catching up and preparing for our next adventure, which will take us to Alberta and British Columbia. For the Boehmes, it has been a summer of "comings and goings" — and as long as we can keep going, that's all to the good!
Aug 22, 2014
Photos: 37
June '14: Summer Arrives!
Ahhh — summer days with sunshine, long evenings, sparkling waters, brilliant colours, fresh produce, people to see, places to go, things to do, cottages and holidays beckoning — it's the stuff of happy dreams! I hope my camera caught some of these summer blessings for you.
Jun 23, 2014
Photos: 34
May '14: Mainly Birds & Flowers
It's the last week of May already. Perhaps I should wait another 3 or 4 days before posting this album ... but, if I do, I will probably have more pictures to add and there's enough as it is! Is there a more delightful month to be "out and about" with a camera? I hope you share some of my delight as you look at my photos for May. — Richard
May 26, 2014
April '14: Spring Arrives!
The title "Spring Arrives!" is slightly misleading. We enjoyed a wonderful springlike Easter weekend, but since then cool temperatures and chilling winds have been more the order of the day. Oh, there are signs of spring, like returning birds and buds beginning to form on the trees. You will see some of those in this album, plus a few photos with a difference. I do hope you find some pleasure in looking at them.
Apr 27, 2014
Photos: 27
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March '14: At Home and Away
Although the album's title is "At Home and Away", the photos are mainly from "away". That explains why the album is larger than usual. In unfamiliar territory, a shutterbug's trigger finger is quick to respond! If you're not a butterfly enthusiast, there are 13 photos you can skip, making the album a better size. But, I hope you don't skip them, because I think some of them are quite special, and they are a colourful treat for the winter-weary. I know the Brits and Germans who receive these photos are enjoying spring, but here in Ontario, winter still rules. Bah, humbug!
Mar 25, 2014
Photos: 48
February '14: a month short on days, but long on winter!
I thought that we would be in the Dominican Republic right now, visiting the Gri-Gri Lagoon, exploring Haitises Park, watching Humpback Whales in the Samana Gulf ... always with camera in hand, creating pictures of tropical beauty for your enjoyment in next month's album. Unfortunately, plans have a way of going awry. A "medical hiccup" resulted in the loss of travel insurance coverage, so we had to cancel our dreams of sunny beaches and palm trees. BUT ... we can still enjoy a "getaway", so next week we will be vacationing in beautiful, snow-clogged Ontario! I hope that you will discover winter beauty in this month's album and, perhaps, enjoy a mini-getaway as you look at my February photos. — Richard
Feb 25, 2014
Photos: 31
January '14: A New Year
No sooner do we turn the page on a new month (or a new year, for that matter), than it's almost over! I know, of course, that time seems to speed by faster the older one gets ... but that's fine by me, especially when we are in the midst of the winter months. Here in Ontario, this winter is one for the record books. It started early at the beginning of December and shows no sign of letting up. But, we're tough and we can handle it! And, if we look closely, there is beauty to be discovered and enjoyed all around us. Perhaps you will see some of that in my January photos. I hope so. — Richard
Jan 27, 2014
December: "Through the Window"
It has been an unusual month, not a good one for picture taking. On December 8, I sang with the Bonachord Male Chorus and the Jubilaires in their "Welcome Winter" concert. That night, I developed bronchitis, which later morphed into some variety of flu. Being a generous, loving husband, I later shared these goodies with Joan. Until Christmas Day, the only time I was outside was for medical reasons. Hence the title of December's album: "Through the Window". There's not much variety ... mainly snow, snow, ice, and more snow! Even so, I hope you find some meaning and beauty in them.
Dec 27, 2013
November — Getting Ready for Winter
Few people welcome the month of November, with its cooler temperatures, shortening days, and shifting of the clock back an hour. And yet November has a special beauty of its own to share with us, if we are willing to look for it. Come along with me as I go searching along the Otonobee River, by the Trent Canal, on the Golf Course, to nearby Lakefield and right at our own patio — and maybe, together, we will catch a glimpse of November beauty!
Nov 27, 2013
The Cooling Days of October
My October album begins in Peterborough and ends in Chisholm Township, near Powassan, Ontario. One could say it begins in the present and ends in my past. It has been a month of pleasant "wanderings". I invite you to come along with me as I find my way into some quiet, but interesting places, sometimes by foot and sometimes by car.
Oct 30, 2013
A Late September Album
Welcome to a "here and there" album! We had friends from Germany with us for most of the last two weeks of the month (which is why this album is late, as I hinted last month it might be). What does one do with visitors from overseas? One travels "here and there", of course! One of the pluses of entertaining visitors from foreign lands is that we visit places that we enjoy ourselves, but seldom get around to going there on our own. So, come along with me and enjoy a little ramble around Ontario!
Oct 6, 2013
Photos: 41
Photos from August
Please don't think I'm in a prickly mood because the album begins and ends with pictures of thistles! Quite the opposite, for August was a good month with many happy gatherings of family and friends—and even a reunion that stretched over two days. Now September has arrived, perhaps more quickly than we would have liked, but it's here and so we look forward to returning to routines and, perhaps, fresh opportunities. I hope you had a good summer and that you will find much enjoyment in the beauties of the coming Autumn season.
Sep 3, 2013
July: Here & There
Ahh, summer ... there's so much to see and do! Here's a sample of some of my summer "see-ings" and "do-ings". July has been full of photographic opportunities and my camera has been busy, so it was difficult to choose which photos to share with you. I hope you find enjoyment in my new album.
Jul 28, 2013
Photos: 38
June: A Month of Nature's Surprises
Can you believe that June is almost at an end? It seems only a couple of weeks since it started! Is that a sign of my age? June has been an interesting month for someone carrying a camera. The temptation was to shoot too many pictures, but I have culled them for this album and hope that you find some joy in the "surprises of nature" that I photographed. Thank you to so many of you who take a moment from time to time to show appreciation for my albums. —Richard
Jun 26, 2013
May: Month of Birds & Blossoms
As the month of May nears its end, we can be thankful for the vibrant colours that have returned to brighten the landscape, the birdsong that fills the morning air with music, the gardens that are planted and beginning to germinate, and the slowdown of organized activities as we look forward to summer days. The weather has been unpredictable here, changing quickly from temperatures in the upper 20s down to threats of freezing at night. Today, May 28, was a chilly, drizzly day but we are promised readings of up to 30℃ by Friday! It's a bit of a roller coaster ride, but who would want to miss it?
May 28, 2013
March & April—a Combo Deal
This album begins with a few pictures from the end of March and features mainly shots of nature. It's sort of a "2 for 1 deal" with photos from two months. The price is still the same ... what a bargain! Whether you are in Western or Central Canada, England or Germany when you look at these pictures, I hope springtime has arrived in your area and that these photos will add to your enjoyment of this special time of the year. —Richard
Apr 25, 2013
MARCHing into Spring?
If, indeed, we are MARCHing into spring, it's a very slow march! I apologize for including so many pictures in this album. Believe me, I have already culled many that I would have liked to share with you. The trouble with taking a break away from home is that my camera gets too busy! It seems to have a mind of its own and takes possession of me. Is it an evil spirit, do you suppose?
Spring IS on its way, even if slowly. Enjoy it when it comes ... and, for now, enjoy these photos with their hints of springtime.
Mar 26, 2013
Photos: 43
February, the Unpredictable Month
February has been an unpredictable month, full of surprises ... some happy, some not so good. Normally the worst of winter comes in January, but this year February took the prize, with one storm after another. Granted, in the early part of the month, the storms were followed by mild periods, but in the last half we have lived much of the time in a deep freeze! The happy surprises? ... sheer beauty after the storms passed ... unexpected sightings of birds. Welcome to my February album!
Feb 23, 2013
Welcome to 2013
It seems hardly anytime since I sent out my last album, "End of Year Wrap-up" and now it is time for my January photos to be shared. It has been a month of extremes, extremes that were not always conducive to photography. However, I did manage to get "out and about" with my camera a few times, freezing my fingers while trying to get the "perfect" setting. Here are some of the results. As the friendly waiter says when delivering your meal, "Enjoy!"
Jan 29, 2013
End of Year Wrap-up
If this is to be an end of the year wrap-up, I'd better get it sent off or it will be NEXT year already! After the photo-taking binge while on the riverboat cruise in October, I have been less photographically active in the last two months ... in spite of the fact that I treated myself to a new camera. I hope you find some pictures here that will give you enjoyment. — Richard
Dec 28, 2012
Travelling Days, Album III — Prague
Well here it is ... my November album, filled with pictures from October, the completion of my "Travelling Days" trilogy! As I believe you will see from the photos, our days in Prague were very special. If you have never been there, it's a place to put on your "bucket list". My camera didn't behave as well as it ought to have. It gave me problems that at times led to frustration. When the problems occurred, I said to myself, "It's time for a new camera." That's the next item on MY "bucket list"!
Nov 14, 2012
Travelling Days, Album II — On the Danube
As promised when I sent out Album I a couple of days ago, there are 70 photos in the second album. I could have offered two or three hundred, but chose not to alienate you! I have appreciated comments about the Budapest album from a number of you. I can't predict when the final album about Prague will be available ... nor about the number of pictures that will be in it. There are a couple of projects that I am involved in over the next few weeks that may delay its preparation. Albums I & II were supposed to be end of October albums. Perhaps Album III will be my November offering.
Nov 1, 2012
Photos: 70
Travelling Days, Album I — Budapest
While on our recent European holiday, my camera was kept busy. In fact, I brought back a total of 3005 photos and videos, which, after extensive and ruthless editing, I have pared down to 699! All of which poses a dilemma for me — and a dilemma for you. How do I choose pictures that do justice to our trip without boring you our of your skulls? There was no way I could put together a single album. When I began working on a two part presentation, it was still too unwieldy. So, I have broken it all down into three albums: Budapest, On the Danube, and Prague. I can tell you now that there are 30 photos in the first album, 70 in the second ... and I haven't started work on the third yet. Your dilemma? After checking out this first album, you might have had enough ... but you don't want to insult me. The solution? Easy! When the next invitations come, just delete them and I'll never know the difference!
Oct 30, 2012
Mid-July to mid-August: Summer Hurries By
I know, I know ... I sent an album only a couple of weeks ago! But summer presents so many opportunities for photos ... and we're heading up to the cottage on the weekend for a couple of weeks ... and I wouldn't have time to get the album ready when we return ... and, and, and .... Promise: there won't be another album until the middle of September. Okay?
Aug 15, 2012
Early Summer in Ontario
Can you believe it? ... the last week of June already! June 25 to be exact. (Hey, boys and girls: only 6 more months until Christmas!!!) After Mother Nature's spring extravaganza of beauty, you would think her resources would be exhausted. But no, early summer holds its special treats for us too. Once again, an album of 30 photos, featuring the usual: flowers, birds, critters of one sort and another, and scenery. Sure hope you enjoy it!
Jun 25, 2012
Three Bs
Three Bs?? Birds, Blossoms & Bits (of this and that). Maybe a few too many bits of this and that, but I do find it hard to leave out a photo I like. So, apologies for sending 30 pictures — and a sincere hope that some of them will give you pleasure.
May 23, 2012
Welcome to Spring!
Spring arrived early in our area with warmth that was summer-like. Mother Nature roused herself from her winter sleep, eager to produce new life and colour. Then the weatherman pulled a "fast one" on us and the temperatures plunged in the last week or so, with nighttime readings below zero. We hope that not too much damage has been done. The up side of the colder weather is that the hardy flowers that bloomed early are blooming longer. Chilly or not, spring is here and it is welcome.
Apr 29, 2012
Cuba 2012 — Part 1
As you probably remember from my last album, we planned to spend a couple of weeks in Cuba in late February and March. We had a wonderful holiday, although I picked up a nasty bug the last day or two (not blaming Cuba ... it came from fellow Canadians!) I'm just now beginning to feel better. But the "down time" has allowed me to work on the photos and videos I took while there. I have combined them into a movie and now I am ready to share the first of two albums with you. After pruning the results, I still have about 490 items on file. So, as you can imagine, it's been a struggle to bring the number down to less than 100 to share with you. Hope that's not too many and that they give you a good feeling for Cuba.
Mar 28, 2012
Cuba 2012 — Part 2
When I sent out Cuba 2012 — Part 1 on Wednesday, I said that I would try to send you Part 2 by the end of the week or early next week. Here it is ... and it's NOT an April Fools joke! I have enjoyed hearing from a number of you since the first album went out. Thanks for your comments. I hope that these two albums have given you a little taste of today's Cuba.
Mar 1, 2012
Is February Over Yet? No? Soon, Please!!
This is a smaller album than usual. February was an "awkward" month for photography (or maybe I just wasn't in the mood). However, I hope what I have included will intrigue and entertain you, even if just a little bit. Now next month will be different, because we leave for Cuba on Tuesday ... and (surprise! surprise!) I'm taking my camera with me. Oh yes, of course, I'm taking Joan too!
Feb 22, 2012
The New Year (January 2012)
I considered "Roller Coaster Month" as a title for this month's album. Here in this corner of Ontario, we don't know from day to day whether it will be winter or spring! Temperatures have fluctuated wildly. There has been quite a lot of precipitation, but just when we get a good snow cover and we enjoy the beauty of a winter wonderland, the rains come and wash most of it away. In spite of all that, I have tried to find photo opportunities and I hope that in what I have to offer, you will find one or two pictures that "speak" to you! — Richard
Jan 25, 2012
Photos: 23
Dark & DeLIGHTful December
In the darkness of December, we long for more light. Everywhere we look these days, we see lights twinkling in the dark. Brilliance is added by the candles of Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanza, by the full moon and stars, by tiny lights illuminating trees in homes, stores, churches, and streets, and by the smiling faces of children who love this season. Forgive me for breaking a promise. I have said that I will not include family-type photos in my monthly albums, but this time I couldn't resist the temptation! What grandfather could?
Dec 29, 2011
Photos: 19
November Nuances
It's always difficult to choose a title for my monthly album. Last Sunday in church, a woman who was getting ready to head off on a trans-Atlantic cruise, said to me, "I'll be away when you send your November Nuances". Eureka! I had the title for this month! Thank you, Mary. Looking over the pictures again, maybe the title should have had something to do with trees, as I seem to have been fixated on trees. It would be hard to do an "N" thing though with trees and November, so I'll stick with Nuances.
Nov 27, 2011
Opulent October
October had some truly glorious days, but more than its usual share of overcast and wet ones. The Autumn colours were somewhat subdued, with the emphasis on golds, oranges, and ochres rather than brilliant reds, perhaps because of July heat and summer dryness. Nevertheless, I chose to call this month's album "Opulent October".
1. having or indicating wealth
2. abundant or plentiful
(World English Dictionary).
I especially like that second meaning when thinking about October. Garden produce and the harvests of the fields have been truly abundant and plentiful, a good reason to have celebrated Thanksgiving this month. And, we are surrounded by an abundance of beauty, which can be found in every nook and cranny, if we but open our eyes. So, I bid you welcome to this month's album, hoping that you truly enjoy "Opulent October" through the eyes of my camera.
Oct 29, 2011
Photos: 39
Satisfying September
I am a bit disappointed with this month's album. We had planned to go on a 4 or 5 day trip to some corner of Ontario (perhaps the Bruce or the Ottawa area), but that didn't happen. So this album is very local in nature. There were too many cloudy days ... and too many days with "appointments" that prevented me from roaming with my camera ... and too many days when "laziness" got in the way! I hope, however, that you will find enjoyment in some of the photos.
Sep 29, 2011
Abundant August
The title for this month's album, Abundant August, is the suggestion of a viewer in Combermere. Thanks ... it's a good title. If I hadn't been looking for an "A" word to go with August, I might have chosen a title such as "The Month of the Herons". While at the cottage on Three Mile Lake, we had some wonderful views of the Great Blue Heron at rest, in flight, fishing, preening, ... even a couple of comical situations where it looked a bit ridiculous. I hope you enjoy this month's photos. Welcome to Abundant August!
Aug 28, 2011
A Jolly, Jovial, Jaunty, Jittery, Joyous, "Judy" JULY
For months on end, we look forward to the long, warm days of July. Then at last it arrives and, almost before we know it, it is gone again. But, we have memories of happy days and photos to remind us of them. I hope that you get some pleasure from my July photos. See you again at the end of August!
Jul 30, 2011
Jubilant June!
Continuing my feeble attempts at alliteration, I have titled this album "Jubilant June!". Some of you who live in this area might question the title, as we have had more than our share of cool and damp weather. However, comparing June to May, which was especially poor, I think June has been jubilant indeed. Now, ... whatever "J" adjective will I be able to come up with for the July album? Any suggestions would be appreciated! — Richard
Jun 23, 2011
Multi-coloured May
May has been an unusual month in this corner of Ontario, with almost constant rain and cooler temperatures than usual. But who could complain when one hears of floods in Manitoba and Quebec, wildfires raging in Alberta, a volcano erupting in Iceland, and earthquakes becoming an almost weekly occurrence somewhere in the world? Because we have been "enjoying" Vancouver-like weather, the vegetation is lush and colourful. Just take a look!
May 26, 2011
Spring springs slowly ...
The last month and a half has not provided many "enticing" opportunities for taking pictures. After having so many pictures from our trip to Belize that I had to send them out in three separate albums, this time I had to go hunting to find anything worthy to share with you. It does strike me as a bit funny, however, that I had to travel hundreds and hundreds of miles to get the pictures of Belize, whereas the pictures in this month's album are all taken within a 20 minute walk of home! Hope you get some enjoyment from viewing them. Richard
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Last night I visited New Zealand's best pub for a drink. That's not just my opinion - it's the decision of the judges in the NZ Bar Awards, who awarded Galbraith's in Mt Eden Rd the award of "country's best pub." I felt obliged to pour a libation or three in their honour.
"Best Bar Team" was declared to be Clooney's, in Auckland, another opinion I'd wholeheartedly endorse: those bartenders make the best genuine cocktails I've had the pleasure to sample. Given the judges' clearly superior opinions then, I'm looking forward to visiting the "Best Bar," the Matterhorn in Cuba St, Wellington, when I'm down there for the Libertarianz conference - if that is we can tear ourselves away from the Mac's Brewhouse where the conference is being held.
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Galbraith's is good - perfect place for a beer on a rainy Sunday afternoon. I meant to write about it a couple of weeks ago... Last time I was going to try the Bitter & Twisted, but chickened out, and had the Bohemian Pilsner instead. Noice.ReplyDelete
Harden up, Mrs. Smith. :)ReplyDelete
The B&T is awesome, but my pick would be the Bellringers Best Bitter. Easily the best Best in NZ.
I'm going there for a pint or four myself this evening.
Who would have thought- best pub in Auckland and best nightclub in Christchurch :pReplyDelete
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Expert says SC trooper steered into suspect's path
Published: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 3:28 p.m.
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- Federal prosecutors wrapped up their case Wednesday against a South Carolina state trooper accused of deliberately running down a suspect with his cruiser with a frame-by-frame analysis of a key video of the incident.
A witness for the prosecution said Lance Cpl. Steven Garren steered his patrol car twice into the path of suspect Marvin Grant. Crash reconstruction expert Geoffrey Germane said when Grant suddenly cut to the right in front of the cruiser, Garren steered the car toward the suspect a second time, which "caused the pedestrian to remain in the path" of the cruiser.
Garren's attorneys argued there were assumptions and flaws in the Germane's report and have said the trooper tried to avoid hitting Grant, even though the officer apparently bragged about the crash. On the video, Garren says to a deputy: "Yeah, I hit him. I was trying to hit him."
The defense will present its case to the jury Wednesday afternoon, and is expected to focus on whether the trooper had enough time to react to Grant's sudden turn.
Garren is charged with using unreasonable force and depriving a suspect of his civil rights. Garren is white; Grant is black. A conviction could bring up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Garren's trial is the first of two federal civil rights cases to come from a spate of police videos that showed questionable tactics by South Carolina troopers. The videos and how supervisors treated the officers on them brought the ousters of the heads of the Highway Patrol and Department of Public Safety earlier this year.
Garren was initially suspended for three days. He has been suspended since his federal indictment in June.
The videos have drawn scrutiny from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the state's Legislative Black Caucus, which helped bring the videos to the public's attention.
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El programa de conciertos del III Festival Internacional Peregrinos Musicales arranca esta tarde en el Hostal dos Reis Católicos. Los nuevos prodigios musicales de Galicia comparten escenario con las nuevas estrellas rusas de las Fundaciones Rostropovich y Spivakov.
El Festival Internacional Peregrinos Musicales constituye una oportunidad única para que los músicos noveles de Galicia puedan trabajar conjuntamente con los chicos y chicas de la Fundación Mstislav Rostropovich y la Fundación Vladimir Spivakov de Moscú.
Esta iniciativa fue creada para promover y apoyar a los nuevos talentos musicales que hoy tenemos en Galicia, y que ahora están a punto de emprender su particular peregrinaje musical para convertirse en grandes intérpretes en el futuro.
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The festivities dedicated to the Apostle, the patron saint of Santiago, of Galicia and of all of Spain, last for about a fortnight. This festival combines religious and official solemnity, tradition and entertainment, which turn the entire city into a large fiesta.
July 24th and 25th are the two main days. On the night of July 24th there is an impressive firework display in honour of the Apostle, which coincides with the burning of a large pyrotechnic castle imitating the Cathedral's Gothic façade.
The exhibition is composed by contributions of the Library of 'Museo do Pobo Galego' the exhibition is divided into numerous display cabinets that show the evolution of the schedule of festivities in Galicia during a century of history, from 1880 until the 80s of the twentieth century.
Every year more than 1,500 people gather to savour the biggest paella made in Galicia with 1,000 kg of rice. The festival started in 2001 and has already been consolidated as an important event in the Municipality of Silleda's festive calendar.
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From 1984 to date, every first weekend in August, the Municipality of Val do Dubra pays tribute to its residents who have emigrated and its visitors.
This is a very popular festival that is well established in the Municipality of Silleda'scalendar. Every year, more than 10,000 people gather together to savour around 2,000 portions of omelette and 1,000 litres of wine free of charge. The festival began to be held in 1989, reaching its 22nd year in 2010.
The "Festa do Galo Piñeiro e Mostra Cabalar," declared a Festival of Galician Tourist Interest in 2010, is held every year on the first weekend in August in the village of Pedrouzo (Arca).
The gastronomy festival par excellence in the municipality of Padrón, held on the first Saturday in August in the parish of Herbón. It started in 1978 and is now classified as a Festival of Galician Tourist Interest.
Festival featuring the promotion and tasting of ham, which is held on August 14 in the parish of Bermés (Lalín) and will reach its 16th year in 2014. Cured and roast ham is served, along with bread and wine.
The local holiday in honour of San Roque that is held in Melide in August.
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San Caralampio is held in Melide on the second Sunday in September. This festival, also known as the Festival of the Drunks, has Bacchus reminiscences and is devoted to wine.
Lalín's feast day is held on the first Sunday after September 18th in honour of Our Lady of Sorrows. The festivities last for 5 days, since Monday and Tuesday are local holidays.
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Visit Kayakoy.
It's only 15 minutes by dolmus from Hisaronu. The deserted village has over 1000 buildings to explore, is fascinating, and there's a cafe right opposite the dolmus stop for post-exploration refreshments.
Directions: Get the dolmus from Hisaronu village, or a taxi.
Website: http://www.kayakoy.net
- Family Travel
- Archeology
- Historical Travel
Drink tea...........
Because it's served in the Turkish way (in a glass, no milk, with sugar cubes provided) and is extremely refreshing in the heat. And a great deal cheaper than alcohol (which is only slightly less than in the UK).
Address: Any cafe, anywhere.
- Backpacking
- Family Travel
- Budget Travel
Hisaronu Market
An intimate market where you can buy all kinds of wonderful things, from real fake D&G/Gucci handbags and GA jeans to Turkish ornaments, table cloths and spices.
See my tourist trap 'bartering in shops' tips for advice on how to get a good price when dealing with market traders.
Directions: At the beginning of the Hisaronu main strip on Mondays.Add to your Trip Planner
Fethiye Market
Travel a little further for a massive market with plenty of variety and competition. Fethiye market is about 3 times the size of the one you will see in Hisaronu but note that traders here seemed a lot more pushy than those in the more intimate Hisaronu market.
Takes place on Tuesdays.
Directions: Along the main streets of Fethiye.
Turkish Bath with Foam Massage
This is a must when in Turkey for the ultimate feeling of relaxation.
I can recommend the spa in the Magico Bronzo hotel. The gents there are University qualified and really look after you to give the best experience possible.
After a sauna and wash down, your skin is exfoliated and then massaged with foam.
It's the most relaxed I've ever felt.
Directions: Club Magic Bronzo, off the main street out of Hisaronu in Ovacik.Add to your Trip Planner
Horse Riding
Horse riding took place in the cool late afternoon when the sun wasnt so hot.Just outside Hiseronu at the Dortnal ranch.We booked with our hotel so a bus picked us up and took us here.The tutor was a very friendly man who chose horses for us depending on our riding experience and off we went on our trek up through the forest and climbing a small mountain.There are usually between ten and twelve horses and riders taken out on each trek at a time.My horse was called'Sarasen'and was quite well behaved apart from stopping every now and again for a quick nibble on a branch or two.The trek takes about an hour in total and half way through you get a ten minute brake to de-saddle and take a look down from the mountain at the Blue Lagoon.Then its back down the other side and back to the ranch.A great time and well worth the money.
costs 20TL per adult.
Address: Dortnal Ranch,Hiseronu
Phone: 0090(0)25246666431
Website: http://www.dortnal.com
- Family Travel
- Horse Riding
12 Islands
This gorgeous boat trip takes you off from Fethiye harbour around 12 neighbouring uninhabited islands in the Med. There are 5 stop offs at a selection of these islands with time to swim or just catch a few more rays.
I highly recommend doing one of these boat trips as they are a great way to see some more of the surrounding area.
Be warned that you need to get to the boat ealry in order to get your place in the sun as most of the boat is in shade and it would be disappointing not to get in the sun for the whole day.
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Inexpensive Boston Hotels
Inexpensive Boston hotels can save you a ton of money - and still give you a high-quality vacation and travel experience in the city's best neighborhoods.
Boston hotel rates routinely rank as the highest in the U.S. - even ahead of New York, LA, and San Francisco.
Fortunately, you can find bargain hotels right in the heart of the city ... if you know where to look.
In addition, you can use seasonal deals to get even more savings, sometimes at the city's most expensive hotels.
Our insider tips tell you where you'll find the best cheap hotels in Boston's top neighborhoods, special deals and packages on higher-priced hotels, and other affordable accommodations - WITHOUT giving up the convenience of a central Boston location.
Plus, find out how to save a bundle on parking, and where to find convenient suburban hotels offering even bigger savings.
Finding inexpensive Boston hotel rates can be a challenge - but you'll love the results when you save hundreds of dollars.
Inexpensive Boston Hotels - 4 Top Choices
These four hotels are the first places to look for reservations when you want a cheap (for Boston) hotel in a great neighborhood.
Each hotel does come with a "catch" - but don't worry. We'll tell you what it is, and you can decide if it works for you.
These hotels almost always offer some of the lowest rates in town - and you'll love staying in these exciting central locations.
Buckminster Hotel
If you're looking for a cheap but comfortable hotel near Fenway Park or Boston University, the Buckminster can't be beat!
The catch: Furnishings are comfortable rather than elegant. Don't expect designer linens or fancy soaps.
But you can't beat the location half a block from Fenway Park - or the cheap rates.
The Buckminster ranks as one of Boston's true bargain hotels - except for game and concert nights at Fenway, when you can expect rates to be higher.
Charlesmark Hotel
The Charlesmark Hotel offers a superb Copley Square location opposite the Boston Marathon finish line, gorgeous high-end custom furnishings, and lots of luxe touches - and great rates!
So what's the "catch"? Size...with only 33 rooms, this sought-after owner-operated boutique hotel is often fully booked!
So if you want to stay at the Charlesmark, you need to be very aggressive about booking as early as possible.
Hotel 140
The small, contemporary boutique Hotel 140 occupies part of Boston's elegant former YWCA building, built in 1929 and now on the National Register of Historic Places.
You get an excellent Back Bay location. Hotel 140 is directly across from I.M. Pei's soaring glass-sided John Hancock Tower, and only one short block from magnificent Copley Square. The hotel is also near the Back Bay Amtrak/Subway station, the South End, and the Theatre District.
The catch: Rooms tend to be small and basic (large and luxe would mean much higher rates in this location) but the grand lobby and staircase will take you back in time to the glamorous roaring twenties.
There is one problem ... lots of bargain travelers know about this gem, so getting reservations can be tough - book as far ahead as possible.
Midtown Hotel
Sporting the architectural design of a 1950s Boston motel (which is what basically what it is), the popular Midtown Hotel offers a small outdoor pool and a great Back Bay location just down the street from the much swankier Colonnade Hotel.
The catch: Decor could use a major overhaul. Don't expect fancy linens.
The Midtown is the closest hotel to cultural magnets such as Symphony Hall and Jordan Hall. It's also convenient to the Museum of Fine Arts and Prudential Center.
More Inexpensive Boston Hotels to Consider
The following 3 hotels are not for everyone. But if they meet your needs and the rates compare well with other options, you may find a big bargain. Read the reviews carefully to make sure they're a good fit for you.
At certain times of the year, you can find amazingly low rates (for Boston) at each of them.
Club Quarters Hotel Boston
Located in the heart of Boston's downtown Financial District near the Freedom Trail, Boston Harbor waterfront, and Faneuil Hall, Club Quarters is a "private" hotel - there's no lobby and you must have a key to get in.
Club Quarters targets business travelers, and also works well for 1 or 2 leisure travelers. You can't beat the location!
The catch: This small but extremely popular boutique hotel is often fully booked well in advance due to its excellent location and club-like ambiance (and cheap rates), especially during the week. And if you need or want services from a front desk or onsite concierge, this will not be the hotel for you.
Milner Hotel Boston
Visitors love or hate the Milner Hotel. Built in 1877 and one of the country's oldest continuously operating hotels, the Milner has a terrific location at the edge of the Theatre District and near Boston Common, close to many wonderful restaurants. It's a throwback to an earlier period.
The catch: Most rooms are small and fairly basic. Service gets mixed reviews. If you like luxury touches or updated decor or concierge service, you should stay elsewhere.
However, if you want a convenient location and don't care about aesthetics or amenities, you'll love the Milner's bargain rates and homey feeling.
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express offers a terrific location near TD Garden, Faneuil Hall Market, Beacon Hill, and the North End.
You'll also find lots of fun Irish pubs and sports bars nearby.
The catch: When the Bruins and Celtics play at the Garden, rates go up and the hotel books up fast. If you're not there because you're going to a game, you may not appreciate all the celebrating in the street, although the hotel has improved its soundproofing.
But at other times, look for attractive rates and enjoy the lively neighborhood. And even when the Garden is hosting home games, you may still find better rates here than at the nearby competition, as this small hotel does not have an onsite restaurant or garage (which is why it's a "Limited.")
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Cheap Rates at Mid-Range Boston Hotels
Boston hotel rates vary for so many reasons. Time of the year and day of the week top the list. For example, you'll almost always find better rates during January than July.
But occasionally, you can find rates at mid-range hotels that are as low or lower than what you might find at inexpensive Boston hotels.
For example, accommodations catering primarily to business travelers may be pricey during the week but offer great weekend rates. Or, hotels near Fenway Park and TD Garden may drop their rates when no games or events are scheduled. Sometimes there's no obvious reason ...
Feeling lucky? Check rates for these very nice hotels in great locations where looking for deals can sometimes give you a HUGE payback.
Wyndham Hotel Boston
Across the street from MGH (Massachusetts General Hospital) and Beacon Hill, and just a short walk from TD Garden where the Bruins and Celtics play, the Wyndham offers an excellent location for reasonable rates.
But discounts and specials here can sometimes really sweeten the deal.
And the outdoor deck-top swimming pool is a huge bonus!
Millennium Bostonian Hotel
Located in Downtown Boston next to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the luxe Millennium Bostonian Hotel puts you close to everything: historic sites along the Freedom Trail, sightseeing cruises departing from the waterfront, wonderful restaurants and nightlife.
Find a cheap rate here? Grab it!
Doubletree Hotel
Great location across from Tufts Medical Center on the edge of the Theatre District and Chinatown. You'll enjoy dining in the wonderful Chinese and other Asian restaurants nearby, and exploring the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
The Downtown Doubletree caters to business travelers, so you can sometimes find very attractive rates, especially on weekends.
Courtyard Tremont Hotel
Marriott's Courtyard Tremont offers a terrific Theatre District location right down the street from the glitzier (and considerably pricier) W Hotel.
Public areas in this historic 1925 building have been restored to their former grandeur (that's a detail from the lobby in the photo).
With 15 floors and 315 rooms, the Courtyard Tremont is larger than you may realize at first glance. One of Boston's biggest dance clubs occupies space on lower floors at the back of the hotel, and Tremont Street itself can be loud at times - so ask for an interior room on an upper floor if you want to minimize noise.
Courtyard Copley Square
Tucked away in a gorgeous 1800s building on a quite side street in the trendy Back Bay neighborhood, the Courtyard Copley Square, a small boutique hotel that's part of the Marriott brand, is just around the corner from Copley Square, one of the city's loveliest plazas.
You'll be near the city's best restaurants and shopping, and you can walk to most major attractions.
Hyatt Regency Boston
The huge 500+ room Hyatt Regency's location in the middle of the Theatre District and Chinatown is also near the Financial District, making the hotel popular with business and vacation travelers.
The indoor lap pool and outdoor terraces are a nice plus.
Normally, rates are what you might expect for a high-end business hotel - but at some times of the year, you can find deals here - so it's always smart to check.
Hilton Boston Downtown/Faneuil Hall
The Hilton Boston Downtown/Faneuil Hall's downtown location puts it only a few blocks from the waterfront.
Weekday rates at this popular near-luxe business hotel tend to be high, but look for bargains on the weekend when savvy leisure travelers get to enjoy all the amenities, including larger than average (for Boston) rooms and gorgeous public spaces.
Boston Marriott Copley Place
The Boston Marriott Copley Place is a gorgeous modern hotel in an excellent Back Bay location across from Prudential Center.
I'm always surprised when I see relatively low rates, because there's no obvious reason why you would get such a bargain here.
During big conferences here, rates will be higher and the hotel may be fully booked - so there are no guarantees. But always check rates here, because sometimes . . . you may find a bargain!
Cheap Rates at Boston's Top Hotels?
At certain times of the year, such as Labor Day weekend when everyone heads to the beach for the last days of summer, almost every hotel on the city is on sale. If your timing is right, you can sometimes find amazing rates at some of Boston's best hotels, such as the Park Plaza Hotel Boston, the Lenox Hotel, and the Omni Parker Hotel.
Why? These are older (but beautifully renovated) hotels, with wide ranges of room sizes - no cookie-cutter rooms here! You'll sometimes find the smaller rooms at a BIG discount. I've seen them at rates even lower than what you'd normally expect at Boston discount hotels.


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Safeguard Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
To keep your food fresh and your stomach happy, be sure to follow the 2-2-4 formula for reusing leftovers
By Star Lawrence
Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD
They used to say that Chicago stockyard workers used "everything but the squeal." If you use everything but the gobble, you need to remember several important rules to make sure that table full of lukewarm, breathed-on food is safe to eat later.
William Stallings, MS, RD, clinical dietitian at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, says to remember the "2-2-4" formula. This means:
It also is important to keep the fridge at 34 to 40 degrees at all times. Don't forget, while preparing the feast, you probably opened it a lot. The setting may need to be lowered a little at least temporarily.
It is also important during prep time, Stallings tells WebMD, to wash your hands frequently and avoid preparing raw meat on a porous surface, such as a wooden cutting board, that might soak up contaminated juices and transfer them to other foods.


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Many of us have all done the same thing at one time or another…
In 1977 an Atari 2600 cost $200. Adjusted for inflation that's $589–more than enough to buy an Xbox 360, Wii, and some accessories for both. Check out this infographic for comparisons between computers, cellphones, and more.
Without a doubt you have probably seen many advertisements on TV and online which emphasize the importance of your credit rating. While these advertisements may be a bit of an exaggeration, your credit report is never-the-less important as it details accounts which have been opened in your name. As such, it is a good idea to periodically review your credit report as any suspicious activity could be an indication of identity theft.
There are a number of reasons one might want to delete their Google Chrome Sync data. Regardless of the reason why, there's one simple place to do it from, though it might not be obvious.
Once a week we round up some of the reader emails that come flooding into the Ask HTG inbox and share them with the greater readership. Today we're looking which files you should be backing up, using your scanner as a copier, and using the iPad as a secondary monitor.
Think you know the answer? Click through to see if you're right!
This standing desk is little more than an shelf mounted at the appropriate height for the owner. The notable part is the removable panel that conceals the cable clutter and four hard drives.
This seven-minute short film is an impressive display of Sci-Fi writing, directing, and CGI–put together sans budget.
Android: If you've been underwhelmed with the weather apps in the Android Market, 1Weather is feature packed, free, and definitely worth checking out.
One of the often overlooked features of Photoshop is the easily customizable GUI. If you've just been using the standard workspace, this simple how to will give you all you need to make your Photoshop workspace truly your own.
Most everybody can figure out how to change their IP address using Control Panel, but did you know you can set your network card's IP address using a simple command from the command prompt?
W3M is a terminal web browser for Linux. It's got a few tricks up its sleeve, including support for images, tabs, tables, frames and other features not usually included with terminal web browsers.
Our latest edition of WIG is filled with news link goodness covering topics such as the password hack of web-hosting service DreamHost, the attempted blackmailing of Facebook users by a bot (trojan), the $9.5 million worth of source code stolen from the NY Federal Reserve Bank, and more.
With all of the online accounts we all have, it's easy to get lazy and start using the same password for multiple websites, services, and accounts, for fear of forgetting an important password. However, this can compromise your private information.
If you are a collector of video game wallpapers, then you have most likely heard of Orioto and the fantastic game wallpapers he creates. So today we have a real treat for you and your desktop with the first in our series of Video Game Remakes Wallpaper collections from Orioto.
Note: The icons come in .png and mac formats, Assassin's Creed logo not included.


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can anyone reccomend a theme that fits the following requirement "out of the box", without having to adapt the code?
We want our blog to have one Sidebar and one Main Column. But the blog posts in the main column should be displayed in full width or 50% width. We want to switch between full width and half width articles for all blog posts.
I have found that PressWork allows full/half width posts but it happens automatically: new posts or featured posts are full width, older posts are half width - I have no real control to assign a format.
I am fairly new to this - do you usually have to make a lot of programming adjustments to themes? There are so many themes already available, I would assume that "everything" has been done before by someone!
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A pinch of nature ?
Daily DeviationGiven 2014-04-19
The seemingly calm atmosphere versus the out of focus background make for an interesting and subtle, dark shot. Mother Nature by StudioTamago ( Suggested by Rosella-of-Daventry and Featured by pullingcandy )
For a second there I thought that was the Crypt Keeper wearing a mask.
Congrats on the DD!
Looks like one of the zombies from "Hell of the Living Dead". Only less blue.
this is a captivating photo. just amazing. you really have talent (:
brilliant. just brilliant.
Congrats on the DD
That blurred object in the back looks like an axe ... ]]
wow... just wow!
Oh wow, very interesting concept. Humans are a part of nature and when our lives are spent we are consumed by it. Awesome!


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Public Transit
Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan
The Coordinated Plan provides a five-year blueprint for the implementation of public transit and social service transportation concepts described in San Diego Forward: The Regional Plan. It establishes a regional strategy to provide transportation to recognized transportation-disadvantaged groups, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and persons with limited means. The plan also combines the regional requirement for a Short-Range Transit Plan with the federal requirement for a Coordinated Plan into one planning document.
2016-2020 Coordinated Plan
On July 15, 2016, the Transportation Committee approved the final 2016-2020 Coordinated Plan and its Technical Appendix. The Coordinated Plan is updated every two years and assesses current transportation services, as well as the transportation needs for individuals with disabilities, older adults, and persons with low incomes. The plan also proposes strategies to address identified gaps between current services and needs, and identifies priorities for implementation based on resources, time, and feasibility.
2016-2020 Coordinated Plan Update Process
The Coordinated Plan is updated every two years and assesses current transportation services, as well as the transportation needs for individuals with disabilities, older adults, and persons with low incomes. The plan also proposes strategies to address identified gaps between current services and needs, and identifies priorities for implementation based on resources, time, and feasibility.
In preparation for the 2016-2020 Coordinated Plan update, SANDAG hosted a series of meetings in December 2015. A total of three public meetings were held throughout the region. Feedback received through this outreach process, in addition to comments received by mail and by phone via the Coordinated Plan hotline at (619) 699-1934, were considered in the development of the 2016-2020 Coordinated Plan.
Specialized Transportation Grant Programs
The Coordinated Plan includes priorities for funding and implementation related to federal and local grant monies available for specialized transportation projects:
Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) provides funding for transportation projects for reverse commuters and employment-related transportation for persons of limited means.
New Freedom provides funding for transportation projects serving individuals with disabilities that go beyond the minimum requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Section 5310 provides funding for transportation projects for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Senior Mini-Grant provides funding for specialized transportation services for seniors whose special needs cannot be met by conventional transit or paratransit services.
SANDAG currently administers the Section 5310 and Senior Mini-Grant programs. Requirements mandate that a competitive selection process be held to award these program monies to eligible recipients. SANDAG also continues to monitor projects funded through the former JARC and New Freedom federal programs.
Cycle 8 Grant Awards
In the fall of 2014, SANDAG held a competitive process to distribute two years of funding through the following two specialized transportation grant programs: Federal Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities and TransNet Senior Mini-Grant (SMG). External evaluation committees (one for each grant program) scored and ranked project proposals. Funding recommendations – based on project ranking and availability of funding – were brought to the TransNet Independent Taxpayers Oversight Committee (Senior Mini-Grant only) and SANDAG Transportation Committee for their review and recommendations to the SANDAG Board of Directors.
On February 27, 2015, the SANDAG Board of Directors approved the Cycle 8 funding recommendations. A Successful Grant Applicant Workshop was held for each grant program.
Successful Grant Applicant Workshop Presentation – Senior Mini Grant
Successful Grant Applicant Workshop Presentation – Section 5310
Program Management Plan
The Program Management Plan (PMP) guides the management of the JARC, New Freedom, Section 5310, and TransNet Senior Mini-Grant programs. The PMP is designed to provide program guidance to potential and successful applicants; provide public information on SANDAG's administration of the grant programs; and ensure that all applicable SANDAG policies and federal, state, and local statutes and regulations are fulfilled.
Program Management Plan - April 2015
Specialized Transportation Grant Program Monitoring
SANDAG has developed a standardized monitoring program applicable to JARC, New Freedom, Section 5310, and Senior Mini-Grant programs. The purpose is to collect information on individual projects and grant programs as a whole for reporting to the Federal Transit Administration and SANDAG Committees.
To be reimbursed for project expenses, grantees must submit an invoice, documentation of all expenses incurred during the reporting period, and a grant progress report. SANDAG staff will provide grantees an invoice packet customized to their individual project(s) at the start of their grant project(s). An example of the invoice packet is included in the Program Management Plan.
Each subrecipient of Section 5310 funds must submit the following forms prior to execution of a grant agreement: Certificate of Civil Rights Assurances, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Title VI Non-discrimination Information, and Buy America Certificate. These forms are included in the Section 5310 grant agreements. Additionally, federal subrecipients must develop and submit to SANDAG a Title VI Plan prior to execution of a grant agreement and update their Title VI plan every three years.
Title VI Program Compliance Guide
All grantees (Section 5310 subrecipients and Senior Mini-Grant recipients) must submit Title VI information to SANDAG annually. To assist grantees in collecting Title VI data, SANDAG has developed a Client Voluntary Demographic Data Survey Form that grantees may distribute to their clients.
Client Voluntary Demographic Data Survey Form (Word)
SANDAG performs regular site visits to monitor recipients. The monitoring checklist is a tool used at site visits and helps determine a performance-based adjustment to the scoring of a new proposal submitted by an existing grantee.
Specialized Transportation Grant Reporting
In addition to the ongoing oversight of the three specialized transportation programs, SANDAG reports regularly to the TransNet Independent Taxpayers Oversight Committee (ITOC), the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC), and the SANDAG Transportation Committee. Originally, SANDAG provided annual performance reports.
2010 Performance Report
2011 Performance Report
2012 Performance Report
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2013, SANDAG began giving quarterly updates on the Specialized Transportation Grant Programs to the Transportation Committee.
Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4
Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4
Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4
Project Manager
Brian Lane, Senior Transit Planner
Phone: (619) 699-7331, Email: email@example.com
For media inquiries, please contact Helen Gao at (619) 699-1950 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Hi guys,
We are using WordPress in a way where multiple blogs are using the same DB.
At the moment we use symlinks to share the same wp-content across multiple instances of WordPress.
If there was a WP_CONTENT constant define()'d, then we could redefine this bad boy in our config, and everyone would be happy. This would enable us to not rely on symlinks (which isn't great for testing on Windows).
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Finally, BMC moves towards mandatory structural audits
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After a delay of more than three years, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has finally put on fast-track the process to make structural audits mandatory for all buildings in the financial capital that are older than 30 years. Soon, the civic administration will prepare detailed bylaws regarding a structural audit for buildings, under Section 353(A) of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act. The BMC is also planning to make it mandatory for residents and building owners to ensure better maintenance of their buildings and building facades, once in five years, under the 'preventive maintenance concept' that will also be included in the bylaws.
"We have received directives to prepare the bylaws which will later be opened to public for suggestions and objections and finally sent to the state government for approval. The process might take a few months, but we are trying to implement this directive before the coming monsoon," said City Engineer D M Phase. The mandatory structural audit of buildings was mooted following the collapse of the Laxmi Chhaya building in Borivali, in 2007, which claimed 30 lives.
In 2008, the state government decided to amend the Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporation (BPMC) Act. According to the proposed amendment, all buildings older than 30 years will be required to have an audit conducted and the report submitted within a year. Moreover, all structures will have to conduct an audit after every 10 years or as suggested by the engineer or the commissioner. Also, all corrective repairs suggested by the authorities will have to be followed within six months, failure of which will result in heavy penalty based on the property taxes they pay. The amendment has also suggested that the societies and residents should voluntarily come forward to the authorities concerned for structural audits.
The civic administration will appoint the executive engineer of every ward as the head of a special cell, which will include officials and private structural engineers, to oversee the structural audits of private buildings. According to an official, structural audits of BMC buildings will be done by their own officials. Currently, it is being mooted that the committee should have at least 10 members, mostly structural engineers, said an official. The structural engineers selected for the audits will be BMC approved.
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