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You will visit: East Coast & Northern Territory, including Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise, Noosa, Fraser Island, Langmorn Station, Whitsunday Islands, Cairns, Alice Springs, Uluṟu, Kings Canyon, Tennant Creek, Katherine, Kakadu National Park & Darwin
The incredible mix of landscapes, activities & friendly people is what makes Aussie so unique. If you want to taste it all, then this is the trip for you. Up first, beach fun with loads of time on the East Coast, including two days sailing in the Whitsundays. Jump aboard & learn the sailing ropes as you experience an Aussie gem. Later, discover the Top End's endless landscapes & the colours of the Red Centre icons like Kings Canyon. It's all about good times & great memories in one of the world's most amazing places!
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Itinerary + Inclusions & ME Time Optionals
ME Time Optionals
ME Time optionals will take your trip to a whole new level with unforgettable experiences unique to the places you visit. See more, do more, live more & go home completely regret-free. Costs for these aren't included in your tour cost & are payable to your Trip Manager in local currency.
On our trips we don't just take you to the destinations, we make sure you get under the skin of every place you visit. From amazing food & accommodation, to exclusive access to incredible experiences, with Contiki you'll get unbeatable value & a completely unique travel experience.
Check into your hotel from 2pm & spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Sydney
Meet up with your travel buddies & Contiki team & get ready for your Down Under adventure! This morning we're heading out of the city & into the country for our included Blue Mountain's day trip. The dramatic landscape of gorges (some up to 760m) are massive & will impress with the endless views into the distance. We'll take a casual hike along the Jamison Ridge overlooking the ridge of the same name. You'll also check out the iconic 'Three Sisters' – the famous rock formations at the same location. With amazing views & photos to keep your memories fresh when you get home, we'll head back to Sydney. Later this evening experience true Aussie food when you get to cook you own delicious BBQ dinner of legendary Australian steak. Watching the sunset with a drink in hand & a great meal as you people watch the cool Sydney siders is the perfect way to end the day & the ideal start your trip.
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
- Day trip out to the stunning Blue Mountains
- See the famous Three Sisters rock formation
- Hike along the ridge overlooking Jamison Valley to Wentworth Falls
- Cook your own BBQ dinner
Sydney rocks & with Contiki you'll see the best of the city. First up, get in the know on Sydney as your Tour Manager points out all the hottest spots & icons of this harbourside haven. From the babes on the beaches of Manly, the buzzy Kings Cross & its colourful characters to Chinatown & Darling Harbour, the sights & sounds are as varied as its residents & we're here to uncover it all. We'll also take you to Macquarie Street & The Rocks, for undoubtedly the city's best views of the Opera House & Harbour Bridge in one go (so it's perfect for some of those legendary Sydney snaps). You could even try scaling the heights of the Harbour Bridge on an optional BridgeClimb or take a tour around the stunning Opera House! Later, it's a totally Sydney experience with an included ride to the famous Manly Beach. We'll drop you right at the beach. Bliss! On arrival, grab some lunch then throw down your towel, pop in your iPod & take time to paddle in the cool water, work on your tan if the weather is right, or just people watch as you soak up the vibes & atmosphere. There are loads of shops & restaurants here too, for those that are keen to check out the local buzz. Later, take the Sydney scenic route back - you'll get a panoramic view of the city as your backdrop whilst you cruise on the famous & iconic ferry.
Hotel Breakfast
- Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks
- Cruise across Sydney Harbour on a ferry from Manly to Circular Quay
- Sydney Opera House A$37
- Harbour Bridge climb from A$198
Chill out on the coach today and chat with your travel buddies as we head northbound over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We stop by seaside Port Macquarie for lunch before heading to Coffs Harbour, home to surf beaches, fishing and banana plantations.
This is a chance for a real Aussie overnight as we arrive at our Special Stay experience at our Aussie Surf Camp. Maybe get to know your Contiki team & travel buddies over a few drinks. Our cabins are right on the beach so soak up the surf vibes and relax by the open fire under the stars.
Surf Village Breakfast,Dinner
- Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie
- See the famous 'Big Banana' & banana plantations
This morning wake up to one of our Aussie highlights, a surf lesson! An awesome Aussie experience – hit the waves & learn to surf with some professional instructors as you have a go at surfing! Join some of the coolest people on the planet as you get involved with Australia's beach culture. It's a fun way to learn how to surf as our professional local instructors show you just how it's done. The perfect Aussie experience & will top off your Coffs Harbour stay!
Later, it's time to hit the road for our next overnight stop, gorgeous Byron Bay – one of Australia's gems & a great place to hang out! With a laid-back lifestyle, cute little shops, organic food, alternative therapies and around 30km of pretty beaches, it's a must see. Byron Bay is also known for its incredible marine life. Head out to Cape Byron, Australia's most easterly point and see dolphins and humpback whales if you're lucky, then grab some lunch back in town and maybe take a swim at the beach & soak up the hippy vibes & easy going atmosphere.
Byron Bay is situation on a marine park also known for its incredible marine life. Head out to Cape Byron, the mainland Australia's most easterly point and see the local pod of dolphins and if you're lucky the seasonal humpback whales. Grab some lunch back in town and maybe take a swim at the beach.
There are loads of other things on offer here too, like a sea kayaking adventure where you catch up with a family of dolphins at Wategos beach, their curiosity often brings them right up next your kayak, and snorkeling at Middle reef home to turtles, rays, corals, eels, starfish and sharks.
Hostel Breakfast
- Learn to surf the waves or ride a kayak at our beachside surf camp
- Visit Australia's most eastern point & Cape Byron lighthouse
- Get into Byron's organic lifestyle & cool nightlife
- Byron Bay Kayaking 3hrs A$65
This morning we cross over into Queensland and visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you'll get up close to Australia's amazing native animals. Cuddle a koala, feed the kangaroos and see wombats, emus, crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils and colourful birds. You can feel good about doing this too, as our visit to this not-for-profit organisation goes towards the sanctuary's animal hospital which helps over 4,000 injured animals every year.
Tonight we pull into legendary Surfers Paradise, the Gold Coast's party hot spot and home to some of the best surfing beaches in the world.
Grab some of your new friends and join the party atmosphere of Surfers tonight. With heaps of restaurants and a buzzing nightlife, there's something for everybody. Head to the happening Orchid or Cavill Avenues, where clubs and bars line the street or shoot some pool at a pub.
Resort Breakfast
- Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - cuddle a koala and see native Australian animals including kangaroos, emus, crocodiles, dingoes & Tasmanian devils
- Stay at a resort located right by the beach
With a free day, hang out among the bronzed bodies, bikini babes and surfer dudes on the golden sands. Check out what Surfers is most famous for, the three kilometers of gorgeous natural beaches. Kick back and spot some locals showing off their talents in the waves.
If you want to get amongst the action there's so much happening in Surfers Paradise you are spoilt for choice. You could head up into the Hinterland Mountains on a 4WD trip, visit South Stradbroke Island on a kayaking safari or spend all day at Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's Zoo, Australia Zoo.
Our hotel is only a short walk from both the beach and downtown Surfers Paradise so you could also hit the shops – Surfers has some great places to shop and a huge outlet mall for bargains, so get some tips from your Tour Manager on where's best to head.
Hotel Breakfast
- Relax on some of Australia's most famous beaches on the Gold Coast
- Tandem Skydiving from A$345
- Splash Sea Kayaking Tour A$90
- Australia Zoo A$128
- Southern Cross 4WD tour From A$80
As we make our way up the coast, we make a stop in Brisbane to see what this city is all about. You'll get a feel for the capital of Queensland's laid-back atmosphere when we have a look around town.
Noosa is up next. It's a trendy beach resort town. You could take a stroll through the shops or sunbathe and swim at the beach before we check into our resort. Tonight, go local and enjoy a taste of Aussie life as we head to the surf club for our included dinner overlooking the beach. Later, if you want to take it up a level, head out into the town & explore Noosa by night.
Resort Breakfast,Dinner
- See the Brisbane River, South Bank, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall
- See the Glass House Mountains
- Visit the picturesque seaside town & beach of Noosa
- Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club & meet a lifesaver
This morning we make our way north to Fraser Island, a slice of paradise. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site is the largest sand island in the world and is 800,000 years old. Packed with around 40 freshwater lakes, lush rainforests and diverse wildlife, Fraser Island lives up to its amazing reputation.
If you want to explore as much of the island as possible, jump on our included full-day 4WD tour. Meet your Local Guide in the morning and be shown some of the island's best spots and hidden treasures, taking you through the island's sand dunes, rainforests & freshwater lakes. Our Local Guide will show you some of the island's best spots and hidden treasures, such as Lake McKenzie – make sure you keep your camera handy – this is one of Australia's most beautiful regions.
Eco Lodge Lunch,Breakfast
- Take a locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island & indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks
- Stay on the world's largest sand island, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Drive along Australia's only sand highway
- Stay in an eco-village & enjoy the resort facilities
Back on the mainland this morning, we continue inland to an authentic country homestead, right in the heart of Queensland's cattle country.
During our time at Langmorn, a working cattle station, you'll experience a taste of real Aussie country life. The owners will show you around the enormous property in a behind-the-scenes look at daily life on the farm. Taste local hospitality tonight as your welcoming hosts pile your table high with a hearty roast beef and vegetables (like you've never tasted before) followed by an indulgent homemade decadent desert.
Later, have a go at whip cracking an authentic leather stock whip under night lights before heading back inside for traditional Aussie bush dancing. Have some fun and a giggle with some evening karaoke. See if you can spot the 'Southern Cross' amongst a chandelier of stars, a constellation only visible in the southern hemisphere & featured on the Australian flag.
Country Homestead Breakfast,Dinner
- Spot whales on a boat trip across Hervey Bay (seasonal)
- Stop in Childers, a small country town known for its heritage & farming history
- Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride, then try whip cracking!
- Meet the cattle station owners
- Aussie Outback experience: Langmorn Station Special Stopover
Today we drive to Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsundays Islands and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to board our sailing yacht.
Enjoy two nights sailing the stunning Whitsunday islands with your friends. Swim, snorkel, or laze your way around the 74 islands of this tropical paradise, where you will past the lush tropical islands, snorkel or dive the many spectacular coral reefs, laze on the world's best beaches and personally meet an extravagant array of sea life. You can help the crew & learn how to grind the winches & hoist the sails, and try your hand at or just relax and top up your tan in the sun.
Please note: Accommodation on board the yacht is multishare only.
Yacht Yacht Breakfast,Dinner,Lunch,Breakfast,Dinner
- Visit the vibrant seaside town of Airlie Beach
- Relax on the famous white sands of Whitehaven Beach
After a ferry back to the mainland, we head deeper into the tropics of Australia today when we hit Townsville for some free time. Check out the colonial buildings and get a feel for its maritime past as we drive along the esplanade and into town where you can grab some lunch.
See vistas over Magnetic Island, a National Park and bird sanctuary, before we continue our travels up north.
Back on the road, we cruise past waterfalls, waterholes, fruit plantations and thick, tropical rainforests into Tully, home to some of Australia's best white-water rafting.
Then it's on to the popular traveller's hub of Cairns. With a colourful tropical setting, vibrant restaurant scene and happening nightlife, this gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and rainforests is one of Australia's hottest destinations.
In your free time on the first night in Cairns, walk around the buzzing night markets. It's the perfect place for shopping and with everything from fun, kitsch treasures to local crafts like boomerangs and didgeridoos.
Resort Breakfast,Dinner
- Townsville city orientation
- See Magnetic Island
- Pass Hinchinbrook Island - Australia's largest island national park
- Pass through Tully, home to Australia's best whitewater rafting
Wake up to the warm waters of Cairns where there's something for everyone. This is your chance to experience the Great Barrier Reef on an optional day trip.
If you have always wanted to go scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef then this is your chance! There are scuba diving options for both certified and introductory divers (no experience necessary). Check out the amazing World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, you are sure to see one of Nemo's cousins, tiny schooling fish right up to giant Maori wrasse and if you're lucky, even a small reef shark! There are local marine biologists on board to answer 'which fish is that?'
Tonight you have the opportunity to try kangaroo fillets, amongst other delicious Australian delicacies during your included dinner at one of Cairns' most awarded restaurants.
On day 2, for those who are keen for a fun and thrilling ride on the rapids of the Tully River, join our optional whitewater rafting adventure activity with our professional Local Guides. There are loads more activities available in Cairns like hot air ballooning, sky diving and bungy jumping – just ask your Tour Manager for some more info.
Catch up with your new buddies to swap stories on your day at a local hot spot. The food and entertainment is sure to leave a lasting impression!
Resort Resort Breakfast,Breakfast
- Cairns city orientation
- Outer Barrier Reef Cruise from A$165
- Cairns Tropical Zoo with transfers A$60
- Rainforestation nature park A$65
- Cape Tribulation day trip A$177
- Skyrail rainforest cableway A$70
- White Water Rafting A$185
- Hot Air Ballooning A$220
- Skydive Australia From A$280
- AJ Hackett Minjin Swing or Bungee Jump A$105 / A$150
Catch a flight today as we cut across the state to land in the Northern Territory. We touch down in Alice Springs, smack in the middle of Australia and in the middle of nowhere. 'The Alice' is the original outback town and is also the artistic core for Aboriginal culture.
Maybe hold a snake or lizard at our reptile park experience!
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
- Flight between Cairns and Alice Springs
- See the MacDonnell Ranges from ANZAC Hill
- Visit West MacDonnell National Park & see the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap
- Alice Springs Reptile Centre experience
- See the dry Todd River which hosts the annual Henley-on-Todd Regatta
Jump start the day by learning about surviving in the bush with our included Aboriginal 'Bushtucker' tour. Our expert Aboriginal Guide will fill you in on the dos and don'ts of life in the bush, and you'll even get to taste insects and plants if you're adventurous.
Next up, Kings Creek Station. This working camel & cattle station serves up a real outback experience. Tonight, 'go bush' and sleep under the open sky at our overnight bush camp where you'll see the desert sky light up with thousands of stars.
Outback bush camp Breakfast,Dinner
- Aboriginal Dreamtime 'Bushtucker' tour in Alice Springs
- Hike to the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole and the 'Lost City'
- Stay at a cattle & camel station
- See the desert night sky & stars
- Sleep in a traditional Aussie 'swag' at an outback bush camp
- Quad Bike Excursion A$90
- Scenic Helicopter Flights from A$90
- Camel Ride A$60
Today we make tracks to Uluṟu!
We drive by ancient (700 million years old!) Mt. Connor for 360° views over the red desert and take a walk through Uluṟu's neighbour - Kata Tjuṯa, or 'The Olgas' - before arriving at Yulara Resort. This environmentally designed resort is all about the outback and has a pool for you to cool off in after the drive.
Lodge Breakfast
- Wake up to a bacon & egg breakfast
- See the 700 million year old Mt. Conner & Lake Amadeus
- Hike through Kata Tjuṯa (The Olgas)
Start off the morning nice and early and watch the sun rise over this iconic natural wonder from the viewing area.
Get familiar with Uluṟu when your Tour Manager takes you around its base and gives you the background of the spiritual significance of this site for Aboriginal people.
For something different, choose an optional Harley Davidson ride or scenic flight.
Tonight, catch the sun set over the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Uluṟu (Ayers Rock), and grab some nibbles and bubbly to toast this amazing view.
Lodge Breakfast
- Visit Uluru Cultural Centre
- See Uluṟu at sunrise
- Toast Uluṟu at sunset with drinks & nibbles
- Harley Davidson motorcycle rides from A$55
- Uluru & the Olgas Scenic Flights from A$90
It's an easy-going start to the day today. Your Tour Manager will cook up a storm for breakfast, so load up on bacon & eggs!
We swing by a traditional Australian roadhouse, and then pull back into Alice Springs.
Tonight, join the group for an optional dinner at the Overlander Steakhouse, where you can try out kangaroo, crocodile, camel & steak while listening to Aussie folk songs.
Hotel Breakfast
- Indulge in a BBQ 'Big Brekkie'
- Visit a traditional Outback Roadhouse
- Overlander Steakhouse Blowout A$65
- Quad Bike Excursion A$125
Get above it all in an optional hot air balloon ride over the red MacDonnell Ranges at dawn this morning. Enjoy a bird's eye view over these stunning, massive rock formations.
On the road, we stop by Ti Tree, an Aboriginal community, where there's a chance to pick up authentic artefacts, paintings and didgeridoos at the cute Aboriginal art gallery.
Chill out on the coach as we cut across flat plains and travel through a patch of no man's land. Stretch your legs at Karlu Karlu (the Devils Marbles), a strange grouping of enormous boulders, and maybe even sight a UFO in Wycliffe Well.
We overnight in Tennant Creek, a "true blue" Aussie outback town, where you'll get a feel for the size of Australia. In the middle of nowhere, this town is the only point of contact for the million-acre cattle stations of the surrounding area.
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
- Visit the unique rock formation known as Karlu Karlu
- Visit the site of Australia's last gold rush
- Visit Australia's UFO capital, Wycliffe Well
- Outback Ballooning A$275
Heading north, we stop by Renner Springs, which serves as a border between the lush tropics of the north and the red desert of Australia's centre.
Next up: the oldest pub in the Northern Territory, Daly Waters, licensed since 1893. Check out the knick-knacks and memorabilia that cover the walls of this Australian institution. Grab a bite to eat here and maybe meet a local character or two.
Afterwards, we pull into Mataranka Thermal Springs where you can have a swim in the thermal pools at a bush resort, where the mineral waters are a comfortable 34°C/93°F.
In the afternoon, we arrive in riverside Katherine – it's a total change of scene after the dry desert. Your Tour Manager will organise an optional dinner tonight, so you can relax by the pool.
Hotel Breakfast
- Visit the historic Daly Waters pub
- Swim at the Mataranka thermal pools
- Visit Elsey, the historic "We of the Never Never" homestead
Kick start the day with a hike, walk or take our optional cruise through the gorgeous Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. This National Park serves up vivid orange cliffs and rock formations that have been carved out by the river over hundreds' of years. Keep an eye open for fresh water crocs and learn about local wildlife and folklore from our Local Guide.
Later on, cool off in the swimming hole at Edith Falls, deep in the heart of the national park.
We overnight near Australia's largest national park, Kakadu, known for its ancient rock art, some of which is up to 20,000 years old.
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
- Visit Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge & see the sheer rock walls and wildlife
- Cool off in Edith Falls
- Stay near Kakadu National Park
- Katherine Gorge Cruise A$69
We spend the day exploring some of this 20,000 sq km World Heritage-listed site. It's packed with swamps, rainforest, wetlands, woodlands, plants, insects and 75 different types of reptiles.
We get the background on local indigenous culture at the Warradjan Cultural Centre before we explore the "rock galleries" of Ubirr, where time-old paintings line the cave walls. Depending on the season, you can watch the sun set over this stunning site before we head back to the hotel for dinner.
Hotel Breakfast
- Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
- Hike to see the Aboriginal rock art
This morning, our included boat cruise takes us out to spot some crocs & native birdlife
Then we head to Darwin! Cruise around the city on a sightseeing tour before we hit the Darwin Museum and find out about the unlucky past of the Northern Territory's capital. This afternoon enjoy some free time to explore Darwin, where you could jump on a relaxing harbour cruise.
Resort Breakfast
- Cruise to see crocodiles & native bird life
- Guided city tour of Darwin
- Visit the Darwin Museum & see the Cyclone Tracy display
- Harbour Cruise A$65
Today, we head to stunning Litchfield National Park. We stop by the termite mounds, a local natural curiosity, which are up to 4 metres high and are literally magnetic – your Tour Manager will fill you in on the details.
Then we hit the famous falls that make up the park – four waterfalls pour over a wide plateau into deep, picture-perfect waterholes surrounded by thick rainforest. Experience this natural playground and take a dip in the transparent waters.
This evening, we head back to the hotel where your tour ends. Say goodbye to your new friends and Tour Manager in Darwin where we maybe try lucking out at the casino or go dancing & party the night away.
- See the termite mounds
- Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls
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Computerized tomography (CT scan) — also called CT — combines a series of X-ray views taken from many different angles and computer processing to create cross-sectional images of the bones and soft tissues inside your body.
The resulting images can be compared to looking down at single slices of bread from a loaf. Your doctor will be able to look at each of these slices individually or perform additional visualization to view your body from different angles. In some cases, CT images can be combined to create 3-D images. CT scan images can provide much more information than do plain X-rays.
A CT scan has many uses, but is particularly well suited to quickly examine people who may have internal injuries from car accidents or other types of trauma. A CT scan can be used to visualize nearly all parts of the body.
Your doctor may recommend a CT scan to help:
During a CT scan, you're briefly exposed to much more radiation than you would be during a plain X-ray. This radiation from imaging tests has a very small potential to increase your risk of cancer. Still, CT scans have many benefits that may outweigh potential risks. Doctors use the lowest dose of radiation whenever possible. Newer machines and techniques may expose you to less radiation. Talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks of your CT scan.
Tell your doctor if you're pregnant. Another type of exam may be recommended, such as ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to avoid the risk of exposing your fetus to the radiation.
In certain cases, your doctor may recommend you receive a special dye called a contrast material through a vein in your arm before your CT scan. Although rare, the contrast material can cause medical problems or allergic reactions. Most reactions are mild and result in a rash or itchiness. In rare instances, an allergic reaction can be serious and potentially life-threatening. Tell your doctor if you've ever had a reaction to contrast material.
How you prepare for a CT scan depends on which part of your body is being scanned. You may be asked to:
A special dye called a contrast material is needed for some CT scans, to help highlight the areas of your body being examined. The contrast material blocks X-rays and appears white on images, which can help emphasize blood vessels, intestines or other structures.
Contrast material can enter your body in a variety of ways:
If your infant or toddler is having the CT scan, the doctor may recommend a sedative to keep your child calm and still. Movement blurs the images and may lead to inaccurate results. Ask your doctor how best to prepare your child.
You can have a CT scan done in a hospital or an outpatient facility. CT scans are painless and, with newer machines, typically take only a few minutes to complete.
CT scanners are shaped like a large doughnut standing on its side. You lie on a narrow table that slides into the "doughnut hole," which is called a gantry. Straps and pillows may help you stay in position. During a CT scan of the head, the table may be fitted with a special cradle that holds your head still.
The table will move slowly through the gantry during the CT scan, as the gantry rotates in a circle around you. Each rotation yields several images of thin slices of your body. You may hear buzzing, clicking and whirring noises.
A technologist will be nearby, in a separate room. You will be able to communicate with the technologist via intercom. The technologist may ask you to hold your breath at certain points to avoid blurring the images.
After the exam you can return to your normal routine. If you were given a contrast material, you may receive special instructions. In some cases, you may be asked to wait for a short time before leaving to ensure that you feel well after the exam. After the scan, you'll likely be told to drink lots of fluids to help your kidneys remove the contrast material from your body.
CT images are stored as electronic data files and usually reviewed on a computer screen. A radiologist interprets these images and sends a report to your doctor.
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quote: Chelsea man strongly considering a move to LA
quote:The combination of Mata and Hazard on the wings should be one of the best pairings in Europe (assuming Mata's primary role is wing).
quote:@mbretosESPN: British reports claim Galaxy offer Frank Lampard 2 years, $20 million and Chelsea man strongly considering a move to LA
quote:Mata will play mid and Hazard left correct?
quote:I'm also interested to see how big a role Marin plays on this team.
quote:I'm also not really comfortable entering the season with Torres, Sturridge, and Lukaku as our only striker options.
quote:Everyone also seems to forget we still have McEachran, although another loan may not be the worst thing for him.
quote:Sturridge has had flashes that excite me and times where I want him to get viral meningitis. Lukaku needs to be loaned out. He's nowhere near being ready.
quote:I haven't seen enough of Lukaku to really make a fair judgement.
quote:We all know what Torres is capable of but he's also just as capable of going like 3 months without scoring again which is a scary thought with no proven backup.
quote:Lukaku needs to be loaned out. He's nowhere near being ready.
quote:I think he needs a chance to show what he can do, but I don't think he's ready either. I just want to see what he would do with a chance. He's been begging to see the field.
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I Still Love Ayo Adesanya - Pasuma
I don't want to rush into it. I would have been married earlier but it didn't work out. The person I was supposed to have married was Ayo Adesanya. I love her so much. Everybody in my family knew her and knew that I wanted to marry her.
Wow after breaking up so many years ago? Awww, love nwa tin tin.
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- Anonymous19 January, 2013 09:40
Ye, u were still a child den n der were no blogs in Nigeria den. Jobless kay
didn't know they ever had a thing going,instead of him to be talking he had better move fast and repair all the broken/damaged bridge of communication…ago adesanya is one of those ladies that i really like her personality and I'm sure she will make a good wife to someone
ReplyDeleteRepliesSpeechless,speechless....that's how you make me feel.I can't believe you actually said something positive about her because you are always quick to call full figured ladies 'Fat' and she 's got big tummy too and you seem like someone who lives in a 'perfect girl' world.I love me ayo adesanya too but she has just gone and burnt her face (still heart her silly though). I think you have really turned a new leaf this year because you used to be so mean/rude but for the first time I feel like kissing you.
Deletelooool you won't kill me oooo she is a truly lovely lady,met her once and she is one of the most laid back and real people ever unlike most actresses putting on fake artificial airs
Deleteluca u be superstar oh...see toasting for broad daylight...abeg how u dey manage ds cold, it's minus 7 in my hood....i'm soooo pissed, we need to hook up, even if na out of curiosity, lorrl
- 2012 Bride19 January, 2013 00:11
They were an item, they were close to getting married. People discouraged Ayo saying she wouldn't cope with Pasuma's friends.
Pasuma is not married and Ayo is divorced, both can still work out something good. Pasuma has upgraded since them, so less criticism will crop up!Replies- Mama somtee19 January, 2013 17:14
Yes welcome back missed you ------------- follow your heart pasuma after all both of you were once an item . All the very best .
- Anonymous19 January, 2013 00:57
Alhaji Paso, go for her now she's divorced
What a pair they were then. Paso was razz, Ayo was well educated and tush. Ayo Adesanya practically turned Paso to the well dressed guy he is today. - Anonymous19 January, 2013 00:59
Ladies, be careful of the kind of tattoos you get.
Ayo is stuck with the matching, ratchet "No fear" tattoo she shared with her ex husband - truthurts19 January, 2013 01:09
Instead she went to settle for that bleached out-skirt chasing-good for nothing Gory Hassan that used to beat her blue-black,sleeps with underaged girls and caged her like tweety bird in their off Ojuelegba Surulere home.
He so hurt her career cos he never allowed her star in any movies he didn't produce. And she that used to be in the Bimbo Akintola level started adorning tacky tatoos and plaiting 'koroba hairstyles' like a village wife.
Now that she has left him with the son she bore I wish her luck in the choices she makes sha. Paso isn't a bad email@example.com- Anonymous19 January, 2013 09:46
Ayo if he would mk u happy abeg do, happinness is d key, dnt listen to nyone.
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this guy you know people stories sha. this daysmen and amebo #hian
- Anonymous19 January, 2013 07:28
Didn't know Pasuma dated her! I think I've lost count of d ladies pasuma "was supposed to marry". From SheBaby to that dark yoruba actress with big boobs n ass(I think her name is Ronke;I'm not sure sha) to d many others we don't know! I think Pasuma is just a confused person and if he truly has genuine love for Ayo Adesanya,they shld go ahead and give it one more try.
ReplyDeleteRepliesi think it has much more to do with the ladies who intentionally leak stories to the bloggers in a bid to somehow pressurise the guy into saying so it has nothing to do with him but the desperate ladies
Delete- Anonymous19 January, 2013 16:39
maybe cause they are from the same part of naija if not he wld have analysed her body well..truth
- Anonymous19 January, 2013 08:03
Foolish people, better go and spend ur time and money looking after ur children and stop looking for cheap thrills under the guise of true love.
Secondly, AIDS id real - Anonymous19 January, 2013 09:13
I can't believe Ayo actually left a handsome boo to Goriolla
ReplyDelete - Anonymous19 January, 2013 09:48
Fine woman, I love her, pls gree for paso o if he mks u happy.
ReplyDelete - happy Yoruba bunny19 January, 2013 12:17
They will actually make a good couple cause they are matured now, Paso has touched up and Ayo is every pretty and please forget the tattoo, if she does not need them anymore she can take them off, that's not a big deal
She has a child, Paso has 'shildrens' so they fit wella - Anonymous19 January, 2013 13:06
so pasuma used to date this fresh woman. Na wa o, i see her around the estate and she looks pretty cool. Paso goodluck in retrying.
ReplyDelete - Anonymous19 January, 2013 16:35
then go and get her no time o...if she is your soulmate go get her
ReplyDelete Ajibola popular know as Roll Model pls make sure you get married with Ayo Adesanya Bcoz Me Self like her natural and i like you as well....Well we gonna talk better about it in Malaysia soon when i invite you to Malay...Alabi Pasuma you are the best among Egual...Keep it up..I wish you all the best.
ReplyDeleteAjibola popular know as Roll Model pls make sure you get married with Ayo Adesanya Bcoz Me Self like her natural and i like you as well....Well we gonna talk better about it in Malaysia soon when i invite you to Malay...Alabi Pasuma you are the best among Egual...Keep it up..I wish you all the best.


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By the numbers, Curt Schilling may be the best postseason pitcher baseball has ever known. But when he visited Cooperstown last November to help dedicate the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's new Character and Courage statues, Schilling's steely nerves and icy demeanor betrayed him.
Schilling, invited to speak on behalf of Lou Gehrig at the ribbon-cutting for statues honoring Gehrig, Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente, was visibly moved during a short speech in front of a packed Museum foyer.
"I can't believe I'm standing here," said Schilling, who — after missing all of the 2008 season — announced his retirement Monday. "I'm embarrassed to be standing here, really. These three men accomplished so much."
Not that Schilling is any slouch in the stats department. The six-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion posted a 216-146 career record with 3,116 strikeouts (one of only 16 pitchers to reach the 3,000 plateau) and a 3.46 ERA. His 4.38 career strikeout-to-walk ratio ranks first among pitchers in baseball's modern era.
In the postseason, Schilling posted a 2.23 ERA and an 11-2 record, good for an .846 winning percentage, the best of any pitcher with at least 10 decisions.
Schilling, who will become eligible for the Hall of Fame in time for the 2013 Baseball Writers' Association of America vote, has been a generous Hall of Fame donor over the years. The bloody sock from Game 2 of the 2004 World Series is currently on display in the Museum, and Schilling has also donated these items:
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Honestly as a Red Sox fan, Schilling is a hero, but he is one of those players who is definitely on the fence of being a HOFer. He wasn't dominant throughout his career, it wasn't really until his last few years in Philly and obviously as a D-Back that he became that dominant pitcher that all hitters feared. When the ballot comes out in 2013 he will get votes but ultimately I do not think he will get in. There have been more consistant pitchers such as Tommy John and Bert Blyleven.
You could view this one of two ways. The numbers approach puts Schill on the fence. He did surpass the 3,000 strikeout mark. The other approach is the "immediate response" approach. Ask yourself, was Curt Schilling great? I would say yes. He was a winner. He won games in the World Series for three different teams along with the World Series MVP in 2001. I put Curt Schilling in the Hallf of Fame.


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Honkamp NJ, Shen W, Okeke N, Ferretti M, Fu FH. Knee: Anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the adult. In: DeLee JC, Drez D Jr, Miller MD, eds. DeLee and Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 23, section D.
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06-23-2009, 01:57 PM #41GDS Dabbler
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I just realized how long ago the last post was. So does this mean that this thread id dead? I am new so I feel kinda silly now.
Don't worry about it Irishblues, the poll is an ongoing one, and you can respond and vote. When you see the title on the forum topic page, and it has a "sticky" tag to the left of the title, that means it's not dead. It's still there so newbies can see what others have said and just because it's interesting.
I think it means just answer about how many times you both use the kit exclusively, and pull specific elements or paper from it to use on a layout.
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Thank you! It depends on how many pictures I have to scrapbook. I just used VK Winter Kit exclusivly for 8 pages. I like to keep a group of photos that go together in 1 themed design.
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No kits
I don't even have any kits to scrapbook with, so I can't say how many I'd make.
I have a lot of kits I haven't used yet, but they are mostly freebies that I haven't found the right pictures for. What can I say, I'm a freebie junkie!
usually 1-2 for me
I don't have a lot to spend and so when I buy a kit I have to like it a lot. So I try to use it as much as I can even if it is just a favorite piece of it. But, with that said, I do have to admit that I have purchased kits and still not used them. Not many, but a few!
I am a shopoholic. I have so much stuff that I don't know where to start! Usually when I buy a new pagekit or download a qp that I really like, I will use that for a layout. I surprised myself this month and have done 14 layouts so far. And I will use certain kits that I like for more than one. The collab kits at GDS give me the freedom to create different looking layouts so I enjoy using those. November and December's collab kits were fantastic and I am still using them at this time.
I am also a freebie junkie and enjoy downloading new stuff, even if I haven't used 99% of it. I have paid for a large amount of my digi stash so am trying to use some of it.
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I'm a shopaholic too! Well, actually, as somebody wrote, now I consider me a collector! I have hundreds of kits (I think, I've never counted them!), most of them never unzipped. I don't always make the same numbers of LOs. It could be that I make 1 or 4. It depends. I love mix and match elements/papers and recolorize them to match other papers/elements or photos.
As a CT, I usually make 1 or 2 (if I have time) but I could make more if I like a lot many elements that I couldn't use in the LOs I made.
I like designing kits, but I haven't started to sell them. So I make at least 4 LOs with my kits; just in case I'll decide to sell them!
I don't know if the designers will like this, but I borrow from one kit to use with another or 2 or 3 kits to use in one page. I just like to make up my own pages, using a lot of different elements and papers. Whatever looks good to me.


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A Guide to LeedsLeeds is a city famed for its shopping, but which offers so much more besides. With some great hotels supporting a vibrant nightlife and some interesting tourist attractions, most of which are free, Leeds is well worth a visit. Through Leeds you can also access Yorkshire's spectacular dales and countryside. Getting There and AwayBy AirLeeds Bradford International Airport is situated 11 miles/ 18 km from central Leeds. To and from Leeds Bradford International Airport:MetroConnect 757
By TrainLeeds Railway Station (LS1 4DY) Formely known as Leeds City Station, is located centrally and is the main station for all arrivals into Leeds. By CoachAll National Express coach arrivals will terminate in York Street (Leeds, LS2). This is the main bus station for both local and national services. Getting AroundWalkingLeeds centre is relatively easy to navigate on foot; however for journeys outside the centre it is advisable to consider the Leeds Free City Bus, or the extensive bus network which is available. By BusLeeds Free City Bus
Family DayRover
Must SeesCity Art GalleryThe Headrow, LS1 3AA
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00 (Wednesday until 20:00) Prices: FREE Royal ArmouriesArmouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT
Opening times: Daily from 10:00-17:00 Prices: FREE Kirkstall AbbeyKirkstall Road (A65), Leeds
Opening times: 11:00-15:00 Tuesday to Thursday Weekends only during winter. Prices: FREE Henry Moore Institute74 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AH
Opening times: Monday to Sunday 10:00-17:30 (Wednesday until 21:00) Prices: FREE Temple Newsam
Opening times: House: summer 10:30-17:00, winter 10:30-16:00 Prices: Adult: House £3.50, Farm, £3.00, Joint ticket £5.50 Where to StayLateRooms offers some great Leeds hotels whatever your needs - from 5 star luxury and boutique hotels to great 3 star properties. LateRooms Tip
Where to EatFlying Pizza60 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 2DQ, +44 (0)113 266 6501
Bibis Criterion RestaurantOff Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4AG, +44 (0)113 243 0905
Hansa's Restaurant72/74 North Street, Leeds, LS2 7PN, +44 (0)113 244 4408
Ciao Bella20 Dock Street, Leeds, LS10 1JF, +44 (0)113 246 9444
Sukothai8 Regent Street, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 4PE, +44 (0)113 237 0141
NightlifeLeeds' nightlife is exceptional, despite the relative size of the city. There is a great choice of pubs, bars and clubs to cater for a range of tastes. Whatever you look for in a night out, you will be guaranteed to enjoy yourself in Leeds. Bars:-Mojo18 Merrion Street, Leeds, LS1 6PQ
Sandinista!5/5a Cross Belgrave Street, Leeds, LS2 8JP
Sela20 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU
Zed16-18 Stainbeck Lane, Chapel Allerton , Leeds
Fab Bar46 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds
Clubs:-HiFi Club2 Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DEM
Oceana16-18 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 8LX, 0845 2932 862
My House1 Brick Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 8AA
Gatecrasher Seven54 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU
Theatre & EntertainmentLeeds Grand Theatre46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU
West Yorkshire PlayhouseQuarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UP
The CarriageworksElectric Press Development, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3DN
City Varieties TheatreSwan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LW
As well as some great theatre opportunities, there are also many festivals which take place throughout the year: Opera in the Park and Party in the Park
Leeds International Film Festival
For the KidsAbbey House MuseumAbbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH
Opening times: Tuesday to Friday 10:00-17:00 Prices: Adults £3.50 Lotherton HallLotherton Lane, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB
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Prices: Grounds and bird garden: FREE Tropical WorldPrinces' Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1DF
Opening times: Summer 10:00-18:00 Prices: Adults £3.19 ShoppingLeeds is renowned for its shopping and it's said to offer some of the best choice outside London. From sprawling indoor markets to quaint shopping centres and large department stores, Leeds has something to offer everyone and makes for the perfect shopper's paradise. This is aided by the fact that vast areas of Leeds' shopping areas are pedestrianised, making them a safe, clean environment to enjoy your time in the city. Designer:-Victorian QuarterLeeds, LS1 6AZ
The LightThe Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8TL
Independent:-Granary WharfNeville Street, Leeds, LS1 4BR
Leeds Corn ExchangeCall Lane, Leeds, LS1
High street:-Headrow Shopping CentreThe Headrow, Leeds, LS1 6JE Leeds Shopping PlazaAlbion Street, Leeds, LS1 5ER Merrion Shopping CentreMerrion Street, Leeds, LS2 8LV Markets:Kirkgate
Gay & LesbianLeeds gay scene is growing rapidly and has developed much over recent years. The scene is predominantly located around Lower Briggate. Blayde's Bar3-7 Blayds Yard, Lower Briggate, Leeds, LS1 4AD
Bar Fibre168 Lower Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LY
Homo @ Misson8 – 13 Heatons Court, Leeds
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common disorder of the upper gastrointestinal track. It's estimated that up to 40% of Americans take some form of anti-acid medication at least once a month, making it one of the most commonly used types of medication in the world.
Heartburn is simply a burning sensation behind the breast bone, and is not necessarily from GERD. It can be caused by a variety of other disorders, including heart disease, musculoskeletal disorders, and disorders of other parts of the gastrointestinal track, including the stomach, pancreas, gall bladder, liver, or intestine A simple way to differentiate GERD from heartburn is to take antacids or over the counter acid suppressants. There are two classes of acid suppressants: H2 blockers like ranitidine/zantac; and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like prilosec/omeprazole. If the symptom partially or completely responds, it is likely caused by stomach acid, particularly GERD.
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Malocclusion means the teeth are not aligned properly.
Crowded teeth; Misaligned teeth; Crossbite; Overbite; Underbite; Open bite
Occlusion refers to the alignment of teeth and the way that the upper and lower teeth fit together (bite). The upper teeth should fit slightly over the lower teeth. The points of the molars should fit the grooves of the opposite molar.
The upper teeth keep the cheeks and lips from being bitten and the lower teeth protect the tongue.
Malocclusion is most often hereditary. This mean the condition is passed down through families. It may be caused by a difference between the size of the upper and lower jaws or between jaw and tooth size, which results in overcrowding or abnormal bite patterns. The shape of the jaws or birth defects such as cleft lip and palate may also be reasons for malocclusion.
Other causes include:
There are different categories of malocclusion:
Most problems with teeth alignment are discovered by a dentist during a routine exam. The dentist may pull your cheek outward and ask you to bite down to check how well your back teeth come together. If there is any problem, the dentist may refer you to an orthodontist for diagnosis and treatment.
You may need to have dental x-rays , head or skull x-rays , or facial x-rays. Diagnostic models of the teeth are often needed to diagnose the problem.
Very few people have perfect teeth alignment. However, most problems are minor and do not require treatment.
Malocclusion is the most common reason for referral to an orthodontist.
The goal of treatment is to correct the positioning of the teeth. Correcting moderate or severe malocclusion can:
Treatments may include:
It is important to brush and floss your teeth every day and have regular visits to a general dentist. Plaque builds up on braces and may permanently mark teeth or cause tooth decay if not properly cared for.
You will need a retainer to stabilize your teeth after having braces.
Problems with teeth alignment are easier, quicker, and less expensive to treat when they are corrected early. Treatment is works best in children and adolescents because the bone is still soft and teeth are moved more easily. Treatment may last 6 months to 2 or more years. The time will depend on how much correction is needed.
Treatment of orthodontic disorders in adults is often successful, but may require longer use of braces or other devices.
Call your treating dentist if toothache, mouth pain, or other new symptoms develop during orthodontic treatment.
Many types of malocclusion are not preventable. It may be necessary to control habits such as thumb sucking. Detecting and treating the problem early allows for quicker results and more success.
Tinanoff N. Malocclusion. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 301.
Ilona Fotek, DMD, MS, Palm Beach Prosthodontics Dental Associates, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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Just my opinion... but you might want to post with a more meaningful subject line... "SMF 2.X" might not make sense to anyone so most people might not click it and read it.
My best guess is that I'll be performing the migration on Saturday, March 9, which means the forum will be unavailable for most of that day.
Steve,Much respect and love for all you do. Any major things we'll notice as a result of the upgrade?John K
who before joining this forum thought all pizzas are the same
This must be an Irish thing I just said the same on another post... We must be in need of more pizzeria's in ireland
So when do the lights go out....Midnight tonight?Do you plan on deleting all of the Chicago Bob posts?
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A key step for losing weight, keeping the weight off, and staying healthy is learning how to buy the right foods at the store.
Avoid buying foods in bulk and shopping in warehouse-type stores if you can. Getting a good deal can lead to overeating. If you do buy large amounts of a food, divide it into smaller portion sizes and store what you will not use right away.
When you buy protein, choose:
Buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. They will fill you up and provide vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients your body needs. Fresh ones are best. Remember though that most fruits have calories in them, so unlimited eating is not a good idea. If you buy them frozen or canned, make sure they do not have extra sugar or sauces added. Some buying tips:
Choose healthy breads, cereals, and pasta, such as:
Always buy real foods. Look for 100% fruit juice and whole food items. Choose foods with no extra sugar or salt and as few additives as possible.
Avoid processed foods. They are much more likely to:
Before you buy food for the week, think about your schedule:
Then, plan your meals before you shop. This can keep you from buying whatever foods look good to you, whether or not they are healthy.
Make a shopping list. Remember to take it with you, and promise yourself you will not buy things that are not on it.
Never go food shopping when you are hungry. You will make better choices if you shop after you have had a healthy meal or snack.
Learn how to read the Nutrition Facts labels on food packages. Know what the serving size is and the amount of calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrates per serving.
Learn how to tell the difference between foods that are truly organic. Two words on food labels that can be misleading are "natural" and "pure."
Some other tips for reading labels and buying healthy foods are:
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang.
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Grasping at economic evolution
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My daddy used to say, "Money makes the mare go." He was correct, as daddies usually are.
In this case, being a member of the Dust Bowl generation, my daddy meant that money makes the world function a lot better -- just as the money spent on terraces, grassed waterways, and so forth made the Dust Bowl go away.
From my viewpoint, it would be clearer to say "economics control everything." We can rant and rave and finagle until hell freezes over but, in the long run, nothing succeeds without financial clout.
Just look at what happened to Kodak. This financial juggernaut ruled the photographic world a decade ago. You could find your favorite Verichrome or other flavor of color film at every grocery store, drug store and tourist trap in the nation.
Then what happened? Digital pictures happened. Film was abandoned. Today, Kodak is virtually broke -- along with every one-hour-photo shop that developed and printed their film.
The fickle American consumers found digital cameras and ink-jet printers would fill their picture needs quite economically, thank you. Now the color-happy public even buys telephones with digital cameras built in.
We shouldn't be surprised, because this has happened before. Several times.
The village smithy was a favorite stop on the horse-and-buggy roads a century or so ago. He nailed shoes on the horses that the livery stables rented to travelers. Then the automobile happened and the blacksmith shop eventually lost most of the horse trade and the piles of manure and the livery stable faded into gasoline and oil stops.
Talk about destructive! Cars and trucks ruined the railroad business too.
The automobile liberated small-town folks from passenger trains and allowed people to drive directly to their destinations -- if the roads weren't too muddy. But a fateful decision was made while building our highways. Trucks were allowed to drive on the recently paved highways.
The cars knocked the mighty railroads and their famous trains right out of the passenger business. Then big trucks roared onto those highways -- grew and grew -- and took over the freight business, much to the chagrin of railway owners. So, just like Kodak, the Union Pacific and other monopolies hauled less freight and showed a slimmer profit.
These days, some newspaper publishers are afraid the Internet will steal their advertisers and run them out of business. On the book publishing front, the owner of a successful bindery is worried for his 80 or so employees, wondering how digital books that are read on Kindles and various other hand-held contraptions will affect book publishing.
It could be argued the Internet is killing the U.S. Postal Service too. Almost everyone tweets and talks to one another on Facebook and email, seldom buying a stamp. This has to be a tremendous loss. And lately we see those ubiquitous UPS trucks stop at nearly every address.
In the case of the post office, it is further hampered by Congress' stipulation it must show a profit.
In the face of government waste in most other departments, this would be humorous if it weren't so tragic.
So it will be interesting to see whether our senators and representatives vote to keep post offices open, especially in small towns. A strong argument can be made for continuing this traditional mail service that binds American people and businesses together.
Much stumbling and many false starts accompanied the economic losses that we've discussed above. Certainly, it deserves much deep thought.
One Smith Center businessman summed up the attitude of his progressive grandfather, who as a state senator many years ago had voted for good roads to build up Bellaire.
"Grandpa forgot one thing," my friend told me. "He forgot that those highways leading into Bellaire were two-way streets."
So the shoppers drove out and left Bellaire a ghost town.
Darrel Miller lives near Downs in rural Osborne County and is a retired weekly newspaper editor.


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Our site works much like eBay. You will need to need to set up an account so you can bid on items. The process is simple. Go to the registration page and it will take you through the process step by step. You will then be approved and you are ready to bid on items. Thanks, enjoy shopping!


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Literary Lions Book Club: The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud
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Nora Eldridge, an elementary school teacher in Cambridge, Massachusetts, long ago compromised her dream to be a successful artist, mother and lover. She has instead become the "woman upstairs," a reliable friend and neighbor always on the fringe of others' achievements. Then, into her life arrive the glamorous and cosmopolitan Shahids--her new student Reza Shahid, a child who enchants as if from a fairy tale, and his parents: Skandar, a dashing Lebanese professor who has come to Boston for a fellowship at Harvard, and Sirena, an effortlessly alluring Italian artist. When Reza is attacked by schoolyard bullies, Nora is drawn deep into the complex world of the Shahid family; she finds herself falling in love with them, separately and together. Nora's happiness explodes her boundaries, and she discovers in herself an unprecedented ferocity--one that puts her beliefs and her sense of self at stake. Told with urgency, intimacy and piercing emotion, this brilliant novel of passion and artistic fulfillment explores the intensity, thrill--and the devastating cost--of embracing an authentic life. Reserve it.Time to Sign
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quote:So, Are We Done?
quote:Was there any doubt that someone smart enough to state this case would be a republican?
quote:This still appears to be a great class... I would assume Top 10 when all faxes are in
quote: the fact that top 10 now considered "great" by some fans is extremely disappointing. we used to be LSU.
quote:Yes, great class but we are done.
quote:we used to be LSU.
quote:You've been quite the debbie downer lately.
quote:no doubt, i know I sound like a dick at times lately, that was never the case before this year and I apologize. this is a good class, but "good" might not be enough in the SEC West anymore, not with our offensive coaching who could sign tom brady and adrian peterson and still be ranked 85th.
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He told his radio audience that he was intending to sue British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, who he described as the "lunatic ... Home Secretary of England".
"What does that say about the government of England? It says more about them than it says about me."
Now I've stopped laughing at his stupidity I'll say what I want to say.
Dim wit. We don't have a government of England because we invaded Scotland, Wales and Ireland to make them all one (Britain).
Do Americans know the difference? I just want to know because quite often you think it's all England.
But anyway we have the right to ban scum like this; tough sh*t get on with it. Just for his appalling lack of geographical knowledge he should be banned.
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Gen. Ed. Category: Required Skills and Competencies Dr. Kara Laskowski TR 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Gen. Ed. Category: Required Skills and Competencies Dr. David Godshalk MW 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. MW 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Gen. Ed. Category: B Dr. Sharon Harrow TR 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Gen Ed. Category: C Dr. Allen Armstrong MWF 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
Gen Ed. Category: D Dr. Niel Brasher TR 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Gen Ed. Category: E Dr. Skip Pineda-Volk MWF 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Dr. Joseph Shane TR 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Counts as one of the required Honors seminars. Open to Honors sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
This Honors Seminar will provide students with a philosophical and historical overview of the interactions between science and religion, two indisputably profound cultural forces. The epistemological differences between science and religion will be addressed along with various perspectives and specific examples regarding their interactions. Although science-religion relationships are often portrayed as hostile and divisive, in particular, with conflicts over teaching biological evolution in the United States, this seminar will broaden students' historical perspective and, thus, increase understanding of contemporary issues related to science and religion. In addition to traditional journal responses, class discussions, and exams, students will select a supplemental project that explores a specific topic in depth.
Dr. Sara Grove, Dr. Janet Smith, and Dr. Alice James MW 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Dr. Thomas Gibbon TR 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
This course provides students in education and other related areas a background in the field of special education and the nature of exceptionality in children and youth. Emphasis is placed on societal attitudes and practices in relation to persons with exceptionalities, current practices in identifying and classifying children and youth with exceptionalities, characteristics of all exceptional population groups, programmatic needs of individuals with exceptionalities, and issues and trends in the various fields that affect diagnosis, classification, and programming or service delivery. The knowledge base for the course content comes out of social, cognitive, and developmental psychology, medical aspects of exceptionality, educational law and policy, and special education.
Dr. Mark Sachleben MWF 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Counts as one of the required Honors seminars. Offers major credit for political science majors and minor credit for international studies minors. Open to Honors sophomores, juniors, and seniors and other students by permission of the instructor. Please note that there is a required application process for this course.
The Model Organization of American States (MOAS) is a simulation that allows students from several universities from the Western Hemisphere to come together and discuss problems and topics that affect countries in the Americas. In order to prepare for the simulation, students spend the semester researching the country that they will represent, the OAS, and the issues that confront the region.
Prior to the beginning of the simulation, students receive a briefing at the embassy or mission of their country. Often times this briefing is from a high-level representative of their country and affords students the opportunity to engage in a question and answer session with a person who is actually working on the issues that the students are researching. Work sessions occur in a hotel conference center and at OAS headquarters in Washington, D.C. The students work on topics as diverse as economic development and planning, security, international law, human rights, education, social issues, labor practices, and environmental protection.
Gen. Ed. Category: Required Skills and CompetenciesDr. Eveline LangMWF 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. This course is designed with two primary goals. First, as an introductory course, Introduction to Human Communication introduces you to the field of human communication and provides you with the background to pursue upper-level courses in Communication. Accordingly, this course focuses on communication contexts, vocabulary, and basic theories of the discipline to provide you with a foundation for advanced study. In addition to public speaking, we survey important features in the study of all human communication, including language, conflict, climates, culture, and gender, and we locate specific study within the contexts of interpersonal and group communication. Second, as an introduction to a humanistic field of study, this course seeks to provide application of theory in order to further your skills as communicators, and abilities as critical thinkers. Consequently, this course focuses on experiential learning in order to demonstrate the purpose and practicality of academic inquiry.
Gen. Ed. Category: Required Skills and Competencies Dr. Sharon Harrow TR 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. TR 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. The goal of this course is teach you what it means to be a Public Intellectual: a scholar whose particular academic training helps him or her to contribute to the larger world. We will examine the discourse, or language, of your chosen field, and you will develop the rhetorical skills you need to write well within your own discipline. However, this course will do more than simply teach you to write well; you will learn how writing acts as a force of change in the world. You will also learn how and why it is important to present your ideas in a public forum and thus will be required to present your research in class. You will also write several mock conference proposals. This will help you to think of your work as part of a conversation beyond the classroom.
Gen. Ed. Category: Required Skills and Competencies Dr. Christine Senecal MWF 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. MWF 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. History is the study of the past, but it is certainly not immutable. What college freshmen were required to learn in their courses a few generations ago has changed considerably. Obviously, the past has not changed, but what historians have thought is important for you to study certainly has. To illustrate, in this course we will focus on important trends in the history of the world, beginning with humanity's earliest origins and ending around 1500 of the Common Era (C.E.). In other times and places, the stress of undergraduate history has been on Western Europe. Thus, we can see that even though the past might not change, history--the study of the past--does, depending on who tells the story.
Gen. Ed. Category: BDr. Blaine ShoverT 6:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Gen. Ed. Category: CDr. Curtis ZaleskiMWF 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Gen. Ed. Category: DDr. Alison FeeneyTR: 12:30-1:45 p.m. In this course we will examine patterns and processes that define human settlement in various places around the world. We will examine the historical context to help identify relationships between societies and their environments, and the spatial patterns that have emerged within those societies. Topics that will be examined include: location, population, landforms, ecology, culture, natural resources and settlement patterns. While we will cover the same content as in the regular general education World Regional course, I will try to present the information in a different manner with many group learning opportunities, student presentations, and hands-on computer projects.
Gen. Ed. Category: E Dr. Alice JamesTR 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Why do people do the things they do? The many answers to this question and many more questions are the focus of this course. Students will actively explore some of the major principles, concepts and applications of contemporary psychology. We will cover some of the traditional topics such as learning, development, states of consciousness as well as the controversial issues in the field of Psychology. Bring your critical thinking skills, your motivation and your curiosity; be prepared for an exciting adventure in learning about people.
Dr. Gretchen Pierce Fulfills the Honors Program's capstone requirement. Open to Honors juniors and seniors.
This course will be the springboard to launch year seven of the Reach Out program. We will fundraise for school supplies and student travel money, create and maintain a budget, prep curriculum that will be implemented in the Dominican Republic in January, research important issues that shape that country today, and continue our public relations campaign which advertises our activities and helps to maintain the sustainability of the project. You will also get an introduction to the history and culture of the Dominican Republic as well as its current events, practice your Spanish-language skills, and otherwise prepare yourselves to travel (whether this January or in the future). This service-learning course ought to stimulate your desire to help others, immerse you in an interdisciplinary learning environment, and supplement your academic program by providing you practical, hands-on experience. Along the way, you ought to improve your abilities to work with a team, effectively communicate in both oral and written formats, problem-solve, and meet deadlines.
Dr. Gretchen Pierce
Counts as one of the required Honors seminars. Open to Honors sophomores, juniors and seniors.
See course description for HON396.
Dr. Nathan GoatesR 6:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.