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The Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) to Enhance the Rehabilitative Effect of Vision Restoration Therapy
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'Whatever Happened to Baby Jane' Remake: Hollywood Feuds to Make It Work
Whatever it was that did happen to Baby Jane, it's about to happen it again. Hollywood.com has confirmed that Walter Hill, the writer/director responsible for 48 HRS. and the second and third Alien movies, will be remaking the chilling 1962 classic Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, which starred Bette Davis and Joan Crawford as two halves of the most vehement sibling rivalry in cinematic history.
The movie and its performances are so iconic, in fact, that the idea of a remake makes one a bit apprehensive. Who could possibly take on the roles of the Hudson sisters, a pair of former stars ousted from the spotlight at different times in their careers, forced to live together in tempestuous misery. In fact, just as Davis and Crawford have been rumored to have withstood a mutual off-screen enmity, the best way to ensure this kind of biting hostility is by casting two actresses engaged in a longstanding real-life feud. As young women, the pair might best be represented by highly publicized rivals Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton. Of course, Hilton hasn't exactly proven herself capable of handling a role of this merit.
Then there are some older couples, which would be more appropriate for the ages of the characters in the movie anyhow. Joan Rivers and Chelsea Handler, who have famously traded harsh words. Sharon Osbourne and Leah Remini, whose falling out came as a result of rumors that Osbourne had gotten Remini fired from The Talk. And of course, one of the hottest feuds in contemporary Hollywood: Dan Harmon and Chevy Chase … You know, in wigs. Okay, their y-chromosomes might make for a bit of a problem for this particular movie, but if Hill's remake calls for meta-humor and an old dude falling down a lot, then this is the pair to bet on.
Who do you think should take on the roles?
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If OGB isn't broken, why fix it?
Today the Senate Committee on Insurance will get to hear from Gov. Jindal's Division of Administration Commissioner Paul Rainwater, La. Dept. of Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon and La. Office of Group Benefits (OGB) CEO Scott Kipper on the matter of the privatization of the OGB.
Some legislators have been calling for this meeting, including Senate Insurance Committee Chairman Dist. 25 State Sen. Dan "Blade" Morrish, who met with the governor last week to voice concerns about the lack of information being made available to the public on an issue that would potentially affect all of Louisiana's active and retired employees participating in the state's group health, life and retirement benefits plan.
Officials pushing for the privatization issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) Monday, with the hopes of finding a private company that will outperform the efficiency of the current state-run system.
According to the OBG website, the RFP outlines evaluation criteria based on five categories. Before making a decision, OGB officials will have to grade each bidder on the qualifications and experience of their consulting firm and assigned staff, administrative management and coordination strategy, as well as the cost of both legal and actuarial services.
In addition, the proposer must meet certain requirements including a minimum of five years experience providing health benefits, as well as legal and actuarial services, at least one current client with 10,000 or more covered employees and retirees, a credentialed health actuary on staff, possession of legal and regulatory expertise including having legal counsel on staff, attendance to the Mandatory Proposers Conference by a representative of the proposer and finally, fiscal documentation and audit history of the company.
According to retired OGB CEO Tommy Teague, the state's group benefits program is already running with more efficiency than a third-party insurance company could possibly operate due to the fact that La.'s current self-insured benefits plan has been building a network of medical providers and discounts for over 30 years.
Most large employers do not have access to group discounts because it takes a lot of time and effort to build a provider network, while the OGB has built a network over the last 30 years to include nearly every hospital in Louisiana, as well as 16,000 medical providers statewide.
Jindal wants the credit for the one-time payout to the state for selling the OGB outright to a third party, and judging by the lack of information on the proposal to the public, has no intention of responding to the public's fears about increased premiums and decreased service.
Teague said claims are currently processed within two days and phone calls are answered in less than one minute.
"That is unheard of in the private sector," said Teague. "I fear we will be getting worse service and lower benefits."
You can't blame state employees and retirees who see change as a threat to their way of life.
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Oh BTW--I have to disagree with the birdshot portion of the article--it being hear say. Like I said
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had killed 2 deer eating up his garden---called the game warden up and said to shoot them if they were distroying property. He did--he thought he'd loaded the gun with 00buck that he usually kept in it for self-defense but it still had #6 turkey loads in it ....
I do not think that word means what you think it means. A hearsay statement usually begins with a phrase something like, "Someone else told me ...."
The Box O Truth results are corroborated by evidence (presented in pictorial form).
Now, if you personally witnessed your friend shooting the deer, then that would not be hearsay.
I have personally seen several dogs shot with bird shot - only to yelp and run away. I've personally seen bird shot knock feathers off of a pheasant - only to watch the pheasant fly away.
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As Told by
Mary Dunn
The Long Journey Begun
At last on April 14, 1852, we
Keokuk in company with Uncle Claybourne and his family; Mr. Stanard,
married cousin Jane Hill and settled in Brownsville, Oregon; two
of Templetons; John Pelton and a number of others making a train of
wagons and some seventy-five people. The roads out of Keokuk were
almost impassible, and at times the wagons were mired up to the hubs,
travel was difficult and slow. Mud, mud, mud that had to be got
and such "Geeing" and "Hawing" to the unruly oxen, the cracking of
and bellowing of loose cattle can neither be described nor
To jump up meant to wade over shoe tops and no rubbers or galoshes were
known in those days. Think of that first night out with tents in
the mud, supper in the mud, and feather beds for the men in the
It was a great celebration for my sister Has's fourteenth birthday, but
I guess no one remembered it but she. It was very tedious all
way across Iowa, and we had to double team to get through, but we
on our way steadily and arrived at Council Bluffs, May tenth.
Here we found an immense city of wagons waiting to be taken over in flat-bottomed ferry boats, propelled by oars. The river was very high and some two miles wide. Father had written to the man in charge of the emigrant trains crossing the Missouri River at this point and had informed him of the probable date of our arrival and had received a permit to cross. When we drove up ready to cross with the tongue of each wagon made fast to the wagon ahead, those who had arrived ahead of us were very angry. They ran our wagons back from the river and placed theirs ahead, then our men rolled the wagons back and placed ours in position again and stood guard iver them all night. There was great pushing and crowding, and many not belonging to my father's train got across on his permit. There were no houses then at Council Bluffs, and on the Nebraska side where Omaha now stands were only some Indian teepees. It took three days, May 10,11 and 12, to cross.
Almost all of our wagons were transported across the river the first day. The next morning, May 11, one of our wagons and a boat loaded with cattle started across the river. My brother John, a young man twenty-three years of age, accompanied them. Suddenly the boat sank. An effort to save John was made, but it was unsuccessful. He was drowned and his body was not found. A deepsense of loss and sadness fell upon us as we left the river to continue our journey, leaving John, who was so well beloved, behind us.
The next night we made camp on the site of the city of Omaha. The roads were very soft and miry in this vicinity. We arrived at a bog over which a bridge had been constructed by previous emigrant trains. Here we encountered Indians for the first time. They had surrounded the bridge and boldly insisted that we pay them to cross. My father told them to clear a path and get out of the way or he would make it unpleasant for them. They did as ordered in a hurry, and we went on our way unmolested.
Soon we discovered that three calves had been left behind; my sister Lou and cousin Caroline volunteered to go back and get them, provided they were supplied with pistols for the trip. After they had found the calves and were returning, the Indians gathered at the bridge again and demanded the calves as pay for having permitted the wagons to pass. Lou told them to take the calves, but Caroline drew her pistol and told them to get off the bridge. They did so without further parley.
The day we were comming to the Platte River we saw a black cloud, and father called to hurry up and try to get to lower ground, but the cattle were slow and the wind blew very hard and it hailed on us. However, when we arrived at the river, we found that we had missed most of the storm. The wind had blown the covers off the wagons, flattened the tents, the cattle had stampeded and the people were greatly frightened. We were thankful to have missed being in its path. Father endeavored to keep his teams in good condition and loaded one wagon with corn to feed the cattle till the grass got better. Brother Cicero had one yoke of big raw-boned oxen in his team of four yoke. He named them "corn eaters." When he would get in the wagon, they would turn around and look at him, wanting some corn. Brother thought he would get even so he took the leather aprons off a saddle and made them some blinds. They presented a very funny appearance and caused a lot of laughter.
When we reached the Elkhorn River, we found a great band of Indians already camped. Uncle Claybourne selected a good spot for a tent and requested a young Indian who was standing there to move. The Indian refused, and Uncle pushed him out of the way. The Indian ran away and soon returned with a number of his fellows armed with bows and arrows. They insisted that Uncle be punished. Father talked to them in their jargon, and they finally agreed to make peace if they could have a lot of bread. This was ag reed upon; and while it was hard on the cooks, we all got busy and they were soon eating the bread of peace. In the morning we crossed the river by propping up the wagon beds so they would be above the water.
During this time we were milking about thirty cows where we had good grass, and would fill a large five or six gallon can with milk in the morning and put in the wagon. By evening we would have about a pound of butter. Soon, however, the grass grew scarce and the cows went dry, so we were without this food. The corn for the cattle became so reduced that one wagon had to be abandoned. It became hot and dry, but wheter under the scorching rays of the sun or in a p;ouring rain -- go we must or we would not get over the mountain trail before winter came. Sickness must not stop us or even death except for a short time. We girls were to cook supper and make down beds in the evening and to get breakfast and the packing done in the morning. It was our ambition to be started down the trail before the train. To get behind meant almost to be left behind. Along the Platte River all the cooking had to be done with "buffalo chips" for fuel, which we girls gathered as we went along. We walked a large part of the way; and when our hired men struck, I had to drive one of the yoke of oxen, so over that part of the road I at least doubled the distance. Beautiful scenery was often passed without a single look; we were so tired. I think the journey was harder on the women than the men. It usually took a couple of days to cross a river, and the women washed at these places.
We continued our journey along the Platte and soon arrived at Loup Fork. There were many wagon trains trying to cross it as it was late evening. The bed of the river was mostly quicksand and was extremely dangerous to cross, so one wagon could not follow the track of a former. Father watched them for some time and decided we would go farther up the stream to find a firm crossing. We followed up the river for two days and crossed without any trouble.
Cicero became ill before we reached Fort Laramie, and he could not ea t our usual far e of fat bacon and beans. He begged some of the boys to cross the river and get him some potatoes. Father was sure we could not get any potatoes until we reached Oregon, but the boys crossed and came back with a bushel of them. They made a wonderful diversion for all of us to have a tast e. As our small cousin, Luceren Hill watched the potatoes baking by the camp fire he solemnly stated, "All I want in the world is just one more 'tater'." Needless to say, he got it.
At Fort Laramie, where we arrived May 22, which was my birthday, we found that along the south side of the Platte the cholera had broken out and hundreds were dying. Every one was eager to get away from the dread disease as quickly as possible, and they crossed to the north side below Laramie, bringing the cholera with them. All was bustle, hurry and confusion. Father realizewd that it would be impossible to get away from it, so he calmly planned to go on our way and make the best of what should happen. He had a doctor in St. Louis prepare a box of medicines to use, and he probably saved many lives by prescribing these remedies. Many would pass us with their sick and dying, stopping only a few minutes to bury their dead by the wayside. It almost caused a riot in our own train. Those who had horse teams galloped ahead, but it only broke down their teams that they were already almost unfit to travel. The country here was barren and waste. Our cattle were getting very poor, and father lost two of his fine mares, but much worse was the fact that cholera had come into our midst. Our train fared better than many others, having very little sickness and only one death. The little Pickens child was sick a day or so before father knew it, and she died. We managed to get a box for the body and gave here a Christaian burial. The cholera stayed with the trains until they reached the Cascade mountains. As we traveled that three hundred miles up the Platte we passed many graves where loved ones had been left by the wayside. The depressing, lonely graves, coupled with a constant fear of the Indians, caused us to face each day with a dread of what it might bring to us.
The days when we were forced to do without fresh water were extremely trying; when there was no water for the stock, we traveled day and night. We had a fine Durham heifer that belonged to my brother John who was drowned, and she was very precious to me. She was about to give out on account of the her and lack of water. I stole a cup of water out of our scanty supply and gave it to her, then walked by her side the rest of the day in order that i might hold an umbrella over her. That help (with a biscuit which I fed her and for which I was roundly scolded) enabled her to reach the next stopping place and water.
We could see Chimney Rock ahead of us for days; it was a natural guidepost, and the road to it was very straight. We reached it June 6. One morning I was the first one up in camp,and upon leaving the tent I saw an immense herd of buffalo grazing nearby. I called the men, and one of them rushed out and began firing into the herd. Immediately they stampeded and the ground shook so much that our cooking utensils rattled. It was a spectacular sight as they went thundering off in the dawn. This hill where the buffalo went out of sight was one of the few places I recognized when I followed the trail as nearly as I could by train in 1902, just fifty years after.
Our route led past Independence Rock which covered some twenty-seven acres of ground and towered more than a hundred feet above Sweetwater river. We found good water here, plenty of green grass and many lovely flowers. Thousands of names had been carved upon the sides by those who had camped in the vicinity. We travelled a long distance along the beautiful Sweetwater river and eventually came to the Devil's Gate, an opening through the solid rock, said to be four hundred feet deep and nearly vertical. Practically all routes west came through this cleft in the granite ledge, although they might take other paths in other places. We drove down stream in the bed of the river for some distance. So full of deep holes was the river bed that the passage was very rough and dangerous. Many of us were freightened and nervous.
At South Pass here we crossed the Continental Divide we found the weather very raw and cold. There were snow drifts all around, and I picked flowers standing in a drift. As we moved westward we crossed the Green river on July 2, then on into Idaho where we reached Fort Hall on July 12. We crossed the Snake river near here for the first time. We found the country across Idaho very trying. The weather was hot and the dust heavy. The cattle suffered for water, and we were glad when we reached the Boise river, which we followed down to the Snake which we crossed near where the city of Boise is now. It was now July 31, and we lay by for a day, and it took us three days more to cross the river. The day the family crossed Mother and sister Has went with the first load, and Lou and I stayed with the goods until the last. The sun was very hot, and there was a group of Indians near. One of their number had died, and the whole tribe howled all day to add to our misgivings. It was nearly dark when father returned for us. He loaded the three running gears of the wagons, piled all of the loose traps on top of them, and Lou and I climed to the very top of the load. Across the river we started. Father had been rowing all day and his arms and hands began to cramp so painfully that he could neither row nor steer the boat. We drifted down the river for a mile or more before we finally found a landing place. It was pitch dark by that time, and father told us that we would have to go to camp for help, as he could not leave the wagon. We could see the light from the camp fires, so we started out, making our way the best we could. We scrambled over rocks, brush and vines; sometimes we were up and sometimes down. It did not take much imagination to hear all kinds of wild animals which added to our speed if not our comfort. We finally reached camp, two freightened, exhausted girls, and sent help to father.
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The four young guys that our lovable preteens came to gawk at are McConaughey, Ethan Hawke, Skeet Ulrich, and Vincent D'Onofrio as Willis, Jess, Joe, and Dock Newton respectively. The Newton boys are you're stereotypical cowboys turned bank robbers who have decided that a home on the range isn't enough for them.
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I lived in Austin when Slacker was made in 1991 -- I was a junior at The University of Texas at the time, not cool enough to personally know anyone involved with the production but certainly aware of it when it came out. You couldn't avoid it: The film earned a miniscule release and was ignored at the national level, but in the town of Austin (population about 800,000 at the time), it got the red carpet treatement, playing in local theaters all year long.
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Many ticket-holders couldn't get into the O2 Arena show on Tuesday night (September 19th) because they didn't bring photo ID to match their booking.
An album re-release, a new song and a documentary mark the singer's legacy this year.
The actor plays the titular hero in the forthcoming adaptation.
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95-Ton Cutting Machine Drills 4-Mile Tunnel Under Columbus
At nearly $350 million, a project to bore a tunnel under the City of Columbus is the most expensive in the city's history.
When completed, the 4-mile tunnel should fix a major environmental problem in Downtown Columbus – storm sewage overflow into the Scioto River.
Since 2010, the 95-ton blade attached to a cutting machine has snaked its way more 170 feet below the city's surface.
It started at the city's water treatment plant on Frank Road, bored below state Route 104, and will go under the Scioto River, north under Interstate 70 and will stop at the Arena District when the project is completed next year.
Below the city lies a world of towering limestone walls. A tiny train transports workers through a concrete tube made possible by one of the largest drilling machines in the world.
"This is really a one-of-a-kind machine," said project manager David Day.
Engineers say the blade can grind through any rock formation in its path.
The machine was brought to Columbus from Germany to help solve a decades' old problem – how to collect storm sewer runoff and prevent it from going into the Scioto River.
"You can store over 50 million gallons of flow in here," Day said.
Until the project is completed, an estimated 1 billion gallons of partially treated sewage and industrial waste flow into the Scioto River each year, officials said.
City officials said that the problem occurs during heavy rains. The city's combined sewer system gets overwhelmed with storm water. The pipes are unable to handle the flow and sewage and it is sent into the river.
"When it's complete, it will take all the overflows from the combined sewers from the downtown area and transport them for treatment rather than go into the river," Day said.
Experts said that would not be possible without the tunnel.
In order for this tunnel-boring machine to work, it has to know where it is going. Like your car, it needs GPS, only this one is laser-guided. It needs that so it makes turns and there are more than dozen in this 4-mile long project.
By drilling standards, the drill is on a sprinter's pace.
"We're averaging 40 to 50 feet a day," Day said.
The $341 million self-cleaning tunnel is the most expensive in the city's history, and experts said it is as close to a perfect solution as they can get to collect the storm sewer overflow.
"It will not eliminate all overflow events like a monsoon, but it will take care of all of the flows in the downtown area," Day said.
The project is not without controversy.
In order to pay for it, the city needed rate payers to foot the entire bill.
Beginning in 2001, Columbus water and sewer rates went up – at times, double-digit increases – which have then decreased over time.
When the project is completed next year, the city says the state-of-the-art sewer project will correct constant pollution problems and alleviate the stench that often permeates downtown.
The tunnel is part of a $2.5 billion wet-weather management plan paid for by rate payers.
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Quick And Tips On Aging Gracefully
As you probably know, there are a ton of different abdominal exercises out there, and I would say most of them work about the same for men and women. If the men are trying to bulk up their abs there are things you can do there, but for the most part, our bodies respond the same to a lot of the same exercises.
11. Make sure you're using the proper clothing and equipment for the exercise you've chosen. Otherwise, you may injure yourself and delay the steady progress you hope for. When you dress, think of the temperature, whether inside or out. If you're exercising outside, be sure to wear proper clothing for the conditions. And if you can't exercise outside, you can still pursue your Fitness for elder indoors.
Most lotions you find out in the market have some kind of coconut oil in them. It is very hard to find a lotion that does not contain some type of ingredient from coconuts in them. Finding a natural skin care product, or an organic skin care product with virgin coconut oil isn't to hard to find. Just be cautious when looking into those products so you are sure to find the right one that suits your needs.
Variety: 5 stars. I have all of Richard's tapes and DVDs. There is something for everyone's busy schedule. That includes short, intense 20 minute routines and longer 50 minute workouts. You get to choose the pace and type of routine you desire and, by doing so, sculpt your body in the manner you want.
If going to the gym does not really interest you, then another Pittsburgh weight loss method that really works to get you sweating away the calories is by signing up for a dance class. This is one of the best ways to burn off excess fat and tone up all over. Dancing is fun and allows you to socialize with others at the same time that you are building muscle and losing weight.
Consuming the juice from fruit and vegetables is also good for anyone who wants to old school new body reviews process. This is due to the amount of antioxidants that are in the juice. These antioxidants fight the aging effects of free radicals on the skin. Regularly drinking juice helps improve the condition of the skin, reduces wrinkles, and keeps you looking younger.
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Convince yourself. Confidence is the fundamental means for you to persuade yourself to exercise more frequently or to stick to an eating plan. If you have belief in yourself, you have success. As soon as you think you can do something, despite how hard, you can do it. Begin mentally talking to yourself. Hold debates with that angel and devil within you and don't compromise with the demon. You may lose a few debates in the beginning, but with practice, you'll hone your skills and come out the champ.
Some of the best exercises to do on the Total Gym are the ones that involve the arms and legs. You can do full workouts or selectively target different areas of your body; the choice is up to you. With the purchase of this equipment comes detailed information and descriptions concerning workouts. These are easily understood and you can quickly learn them all by heart, it's almost like having a personal trainer with you. The Total Gym can be a fun way to exercise and it will provide you the results that you want.


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Rows, Columns, and Chart Types: Dimensions and Metrics in Google Analytics
In a table of data from Google Analytics, rows = "Dimensions" (like page or page title) and columns = "Metrics" (like pageviews or bounce rates).
The left-hand column of Google Analytic's reporting page shows a series of expandable and collapsible menus (of dimensions), which allow you to explore data along a variety of metrics.
You can choose a variety of different formats to display metrics (pie charts, tabular charts, comparison charts, etc.), or plot rows for dimensions of special interest.
Near the "Primary Dimension" options, just above the table of data, is a dropdown menu labelled "Secondary Dimension." Making a selection from this drop down will add data to your rows.
See more rows of data by using the dropdown menu at the bottom of the page; you can view up to 500 rows at a time.
On Lynda.com's Google Analytics Essential Training, watch Detailed Reports:
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The trial for a Galt woman accused of severely beating an elderly man on New Year's Eve will continue in August, according to the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office.
Lisa Michelle Lea, 44, is charged with attempted murder and battery causing bodily injury for incidents that allegedly took place at the Royal Delta Hotel on North Lincoln Way in Galt late last year. The victim, a 71-year-old male, died at a Sacramento-area care home as a result of his injuries June 4.


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"I do not believe there ever was any life more attractive to a vigorous young fellow than life on a cattle ranch in those days. It was a fine, healthy life, too; it taught a man self-reliance, hardihood, and the value of instant decision...I enjoyed the life to the full."
- Theodore Roosevelt
The plan to break down the American can-do spirit and replace it with the notion we can only achieve as a collective overseen by the government is focusing more and more on the youth of America. When I was growing up, I used to hate our visits to Alabama for so many reasons but mostly because it was a harder life. My grandparents owned a nice-sized farm that had cows, chickens, pigs a couple of horses and an array of crops. They didn't have running water or central air and heat. Plus, you had to work. If you think the mule or horse does all the work with hand plows, you make the same mistake I made.
Man, holding that thing up and keeping it straight and in the ground is a physical challenge. I was squeamish when it came to milking cows and feeding slop to hogs. And I dreaded nothing more than having to use the outhouse. In short, it was a tough trip except for all the fun of riding the horse, picking fresh fruit from trees, and running free in the fresh open air. The older I got the more I appreciated that farm and my grandparents. They survived without government help. They lived off the land and raised a large family. I marvel at how they pulled that off in a time and place that offered brutal realities.
There is something spiritual about succeeding against all the odds because you gave it all you had day in and day out.
These days there is an attempt to kill off that kind of euphoria and replace it with a cerebral sense of accomplishment that can only be measured in the context of the collective or the collective good. You don't score the touchdown, the team does, and while it sounds great in the post game interview, the fact is the person that scores the winning touchdown reaches a higher plain of joy than his teammates. Of course, it's even deeper than that. In a strange way, we are making it so there is no joy in the winning touchdown from the player to the team to the fans.
To accomplish this innate desire to win, American traditions of can-do must be stamped out as early as possible. It means the creation of spiritual and economic eunuchs.
Can't Keep Them Down on the Farm
The Department of Labor is antithetical to its own title and will make things worse by making sure children under the age of 18 can no longer work "in storing, marketing transportation of farm product raw materials." The rules don't just stop at prohibiting 18 year olds from working in silos, grain storage bins or manure pits, they stop younger kids from participating in farm life. Moreover, the new rules would eliminate 4-H and other agricultural education programs and replace them with government run programs. Heck, children will not be able to do chores or use wheelbarrows, flashlights, or screwdrivers.
The rules are an obvious power grab in the face of America's heartland tradition and actual trends. Kids are getting physically hurt less on the farm these days. According to statistics from the National Agriculture Statistics Service, youth injuries decreased from 13.5 per 1,000 farms in 2001 to 7.2 per 1,000 farms in 2009. I understand you can't keep them down on the farm, but these new rules impact 50,000 kids and the fabric of the American ethic. The idea that this administration would continue to lure young voters by offering the kind comfort that seems conscientious isn't surprising.
Keeping people on welfare, food stamps, housing allowance, free cell phones, and those crazy checks is viewed as being kind but at some point it's cruel. There is an old saying about teaching a man to fish, which can be applied to teaching a boy to farm. Giving people all the basics and them some makes them eunuchs and not introducing hard work to children makes them lazy, unprepared, and dependent. Maybe that's the game plan after all?
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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and there is also a Grinch that lives inside all of us and feeds on our poor fiscal habits.
On April 7, 2012, Virginia Fike popped into a convenience store and decided to play one Powerball and one Mega Millions lottery ticket but purchased two of the former by accident. The tickets had the same number based on her parents anniversary, age, and year they were married. According to kypost.com Virginia loves jackpot games and plays when "she can afford it." When discussing her great fortune of winning the lottery twice in the same day, Fike gave advice to others looking to strike it rich via the lottery:
"Just don't give up … it's going to happen one day."
Well, it's not going to happen one day, 99% will never win the lottery once, let alone twice in a single day. With that mindset, I worry about Virginia Fike being yet another lottery winner that ends up broke down the road. She has a GED and loves horses including her own quarter horse, Freckles. How should she and anyone with less than $3,000,000 in cash allocate their earnings or winnings?
> Old Formula- 100 minus your age gives you stock allocation and the rest goes into bonds
> Charles Payne Formula 120 minus your age gives you stock allocation, bonds (corporate) capped at 10%, Gold 10%, the rest in hard assets from land to antique watches and guitars.
We are living so much longer that you have to have investments with more upside potential and at the same time hedge against inflation. There will be times when gold is even larger, but for now it's about becoming a part owner of good companies. I'm not touting the stock market- I'm touting ownership. I'm touting putting your money to work. I'm touting living a great life and not waiting for a social security check that might not show up because the funds ran out to pay young men to sit on porches all day long while they watch the grass grow and our greatness fade.
For Virginia Fike, age 44, she should have 76% of her funds in stocks of which I would look for 20% of those stocks positioned for yield and the rest based on growth potential.
Ray of Hope
There were a lot of stocks that stood out yesterday but one that really hit me was Robert Half (RHI). The staffing company posted strong earnings result that at one point had the stock trading at a new 52-week high. The shares settled up 5.7% for the day and hint at positive things in employment.
Permanent job placements +28.1%
Temporary job placements +19.0%
Here's the catch-the company focuses on technology, legal, administration, and creative marketing jobs. On that note, I found it odd Ben Bernanke would say 100,000 a month would stabilize the economy when it's clearly much too little even in a normal environment.
Big Ben
The Street still isn't quite sure what Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke was saying, and the main thing that caught my attention was the "fiscal cliff" comment that should have made Wall Street excited. The Dow was up 41 points when the question and answer period began and almost got back to up 100 points. Yet, it was clear that nobody is really clear on the next move. Before the Q&A session the Fed increased its GDP forecasts for 2012, 2013 and 2014. Inflation expectations climbed and anticipated unemployment rates decreased. None of the adjustments were earth-shattering, and I even think were the perfect mix to green light more magic from that Fed bag of tricks.


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On October 4, 2009, I stopped posting on my old blog, Mister Anchovy's, on the Blogger platform and created this chunk of paradise, 27th Street, on WordPress. For some time after that, I continued to make some posts using my Blogger account, as I was making occasional posts on a blues blog called Squeeze My Lemon. I haven't had content in my little brain for Fitz's fine blues blog in some time, so I haven't had occasion to log into my old Blogger dashboard.
Recently I started getting messages from the good folks at Google like this one:
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I ignored these but after a while I thought it would be a shame to have the all the old content from Mister Anchovy's jettisoned into the ether, so I thought OK fine I'll comply. I clicked the link and it took me to a log in page in which it appeared they wanted me to use my old pre-Google account log-in. This was strange because I use my Google account to access the old blog. Of course I didn't have the log-in info. Not a problem though, because they provided a link to reset my password. I did this but it still didn't work. Then I thought, hey wait a minute, maybe I'm getting these messages related to some other blog I had posting privileges on that was never migrated. I don't know if that's the case or not, but I thought it was a possibility. A little more research led me to a forum and a post titled Some Answers to the Legacy Account Issue.
Blogger should have provided more information in the initial email, referred you to the blogger.com homepage to make it seem more safe, and provide you with all the details on your legacy accounts, and blogs, and tools to easily regain access to claim and migrate them. It seems they are on track to do something like that now, but if you don't remember or know what old accounts/blogs are involved, or can't gain access to them, there is nothing you can currently do, but wait for more information from Blogger.
I feel better now. I'm not the most technical guy. I don't care about legacy systems but when they make changes, I wish they would not make it the end users' problem. I've decided to simply ignore this whole business. I hope my old content isn't zapped into oblivion but I'm not married to the past either.
So far since I've been on WordPress, my user experience has been nice and clean. Hopefully that will continue.


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The Deputy Prime Minister spoke out against homophobia in Commonwealth countries ahead of the opening ceremony of Glasgow 2014.
Nick Clegg called for greater protection for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people around the globe on a visit to the city's newly opened Pride House.
He met campaigners, athletes and volunteers at the centre, which has been set up to promote diversity at the Games and within the Commonwealth.
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With just hours to go until the Games begin, campaigners have been highlighting inequality in many of the participating countries.
Mr Clegg said: "The Commonwealth core values and principles which all Commonwealth countries sign up to are clear.
"They say that 'We are committed to equality and respect for the protection and promotion of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights'.
"Yet almost 80% of Commonwealth countries (42 out of 53 countries) that are represented here in Glasgow this week criminalise homosexuality in some way."
He celebrated recent progress towards equality in the UK, including last year's landmark equal marriage reform, but added that a "huge amount" remains to be done globally.
Mr Clegg said: "As we celebrate the bravery of Olympians who have come out - Tom Daley, Ian Thorpe or Nicola Adams for example - some countries are taking backward steps; putting their LGBT Olympians so far back in the closet that they can't ever imagine their day in the open.
"We can't dictate how other nations behave but we can promote the principles we believe in - of a fair and open society both in the UK and abroad.
"The message is clear: LGBT rights are human rights. So we need LGBT protections to be a part of anti-discrimination laws everywhere."
Meanwhile the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) Human Rights in the Commonwealth conference published a "call to action".
The conference, held earlier this month, was organised by the Glasgow Human Rights Network at the University of Glasgow, along with Equality Network, Kaleidoscope Trust and Pride Glasgow.
Its statement calls for equal rights for LGBTI citizens to be a "substantive agenda item" at the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Malta in 2015.
Earlier this week Peter Tatchell, director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation human rights organisation, also spoke out against the persecution of LGBT people in Commonwealth countries.
He called on Commonwealth Games organisers to take a tougher line against countries that discriminate and urged Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond to voice his concern.
Mr Salmond said Scotland demonstrates its commitment to LGBT rights through its actions.
The Scottish Government is providing almost £25,000 to support Pride House and its programme of more than 70 events during the Games.
Speaking later Mr Clegg said: "I hope that through places like Pride House we can gently but firmly, respectfully but consistently urge fellow Commonwealth countries to not only pay lip service to the values of the Commonwealth but also honour those values that include respecting everyone in society, regardless of their faith, background and sexuality."
Asked why today was a good opportunity to highlight the issue he said: "The launch of the Commonwealth Games is a joyous celebration of sporting excellence and that's why I think this is a good moment to say we should not brush under the carpet some of the areas where Commonwealth countries have a lot more to do."
Asked whether the UK could put pressure on countries which discriminate against homosexuality he said: "Recently when there were measures taken to discriminate against homosexuality in Uganda we were very clear and outspoken in our condemnation of it but we can't run the domestic affairs of other countries. We can lead by example."


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What is the one thing you take on every vacation or trip away from home? Some people might make a point of always taking a particular pillow, snack food or favorite movie. But in our family, we make sure we have Moo Cream. Yep! Moo Cream is the solution for almost any problem our family with 3 kids might encounter. Moo Cream is actually sold under the name Udderly Smooth Udder Cream and if you haven't tried it, you are missing out on what could possibly be the most valuable product in our medicine cabinet.
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My Mom has always kept a jar of Udderly Smooth Udder Cream on her counter. Her hands always break out and crack in the winter. This is the only product that will help heal the skin. Since it doesn't have perfume or dyes, it is very gentle on broken skin.
When we have gone to the beach for vacation, Udderly Smooth "Moo Cream" is the only thing we have found to help heal the chafing that often occurs when you mix swim-trunks, kids rolling in the sand and long hours spent in damp suits.
In case you can't tell, I really am a fan of Udderly Smooth. They sent me several products from their Udderly Smooth line that I had never tried.
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I have tried for two years to find a home in Southern California that would like to do a home exchange with my husband and I in Louisville Ky. but have not had any luck. Our home is beautiful and the area in which we live is the best. I don't know if I have not shown enough of what goes on as far as events and interesting things going on here or if it's just a place people don't desire to come. We did one exchange with a family in California about two years ago and it worked great for both. Could someone help me in the area of contacting those from California who would like to trade for two weeks to a month. We are renting our home the week of the PGA in August for $ 6.000.00 which gives you an idea of how nice our home is. Thanks so much for any help you can give me. Ernestyne
Collaborative Consumption and More in our OuiShareFest Recap!
It's been a busy and exciting few days at OuiShareFest 2014, and now we want to share with you!
HomeExchange.com founder Ed Kushins was off to Paris this week to participate in an amazing meeting of the minds in the field of Collaborative Consumption. He stayed in an exchange home, of course!
We connected with some wonderful people doing some truly innovative things (car sharing, dress sharing, even concert sharing!) that we can't wait to introduce you to.
On Tuesday, Ed gave a great speech on the value of trust. Of course, as a HomeExchange.com Member, you already know all about that! But we wanted to share what we've learned over the years: that trust is the most important piece of the puzzle when it comes to Collaborative Consumption. Ed also shared some touching Member stories about the way peoples' lives can (and are) changed for the better when they swap homes.
We can't wait to return to Paris for OuiShareFest 2015! In the mean time, let's keep the spirit alive. What do YOU share? Is it your home? Your bike? A cup of sugar? Tell us in the comments!
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We have a home in La Quinta, Ca. It's in the lower desert next to Palm Springs. e-mail me if you're interested. My house can accommodate 4 people very comfortably.
Elda Wilmot
OK, so what is "Sharefest"…really?
This email to longtime members of home exchange is baffling. Is this an event for members? for the operators of Home Exchange? or just another advertising plug for Home Exchange. Its never really clear.
The "Sharing is Caring" is an incredibly trite and over used expression especially with Home Exchange now spouting such pablum. The expression, invented by those huge internet companies intent on hovering up our data, falls flat when now, very late in the game, adopted by Home Exchange. "Collaborative Consumption" is another awful expression that makes what we do feel a lot less noble and degrades rather than enhances the idea of Home Exchange.
Home Exchange really needs to focus on improving the operation of its website and correcting the many flaws in its operation and internal coordination before pumping such emails to their members.
I know many people miss their beloved pets when they leave home. We love sharing our Golden, Sammy, and the two small mischievous "kids" Diego and Frida with our guests. And I love having affection canine friends away from home. Phyllis
Phyllis , we do miss our Golden Uma when we go on vacations, and would love to find new pets yo care outside our home.
I would like to exchange my 1 bedroom Condo in the Seattle. Wa. area for one in Paris for 1 or 2 months.
I would like to have people exchange w us for our home near Stowe, Vermont. It is built from an old barn & has 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths. No immediate neighbors. Close to Elmore, where there is a lake. Best Wishes.
Before I sign up for a 3 month or so membership I would really like to know the parts of the world that are of greatest interest for exchange to determine if it would be worth the cost. I have two homes – a large house in a lovely town on Lake Ontario in the greater metropolitan Toronto, Canada area and a small apartment in Edinburgh UK. The latter would likely be of interest but possibly not the former. I am interested in an exchange to any part of France and south (Florida, Georgia etc.) or west coast USA.
I want to do some exchanges but my wife doesn't want anyone coming into our home.Any suggestions on how to change her mind
We have found the experience of Home Exchange to be one of the most delightful experiences, ever! Many of the people we exchanged with have become friends. The Europeans (for the most part) seem surprised by the space we enjoy. We have absolutely loved the unique living arrangement of each exchange we have experienced. It is such an adventure. However, I have never offered to exchange my automobile due to the liability, in this country, for fear of an accident and being sued. Are there insurance companies here that would insure a foreign driver? I, personally, have driven all over Europe….but with a rental car and purchased insurance. I am wondering if other people here are as concerned about the insurance issue. Thank you. Lee
We've done 3 exchanges and 2 with a car exchange. One family actually did have an accident here in California with our car. As long as no $ is exchanged they can use your car and there were no legal or financial issues. I had left info on what to do if there was an accident and the exchange people followed it and our car was all fixed (and looked better!) when we got home. (they had to rent a car for those last 2 weeks)
Life is short, risk a little and enjoy each day.
Are there any wheelchair accessible homes available anywhere in the world we could visit?


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The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Starting in model year 2003, the IPC/DIC is able to read out in 3 difference languages: English, Spanish, and French. Some questions have been received concerning how to change the DIC Language, mainly on vehicles without steering wheel controls.
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Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.


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Sun 12th May 2013 9:00amEscape Surfboards's Polzeath Surf Report
8.45 am Polzeath: Still not much to shout about this morning but at least the wind has moderated enough to make surfing 'Zeath a possibility, it won't be brilliant though as the waves are pretty chopped up and slack. The forecast is for the wind to strengthen a little today and swing a touch more Southerly towards low tide at 1.30 high water will be again this evening at 7.45. There will be waves to be had at any sheltered beaches such as Harlyn , Newquay St ives. I won't be working today but will be back to it tomorrow morning so see you then or call us on 01208 863962 for anything surfboard email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Cove Lions Club hosts golf tournament March 23
The Copperas Cove Lions Club's 25th annual golf tournament starts at 8:30 a.m. March 23 at the Hills of Cove Golf Course.
There will a four-person scramble; bring your own team or sign up individually.
Entry fee is $50 and includes a meal, green fees and cart.
The cut-off to enter is at 5 p.m. March 20. A raffle will follow the tournament.
To sign up, call the Hills of Cove Golf Course at (254) 547-2606.
There are two levels of sponsorships: gold and silver.
For more information, call Terry Thompson at (254) 547-7521 or Cody Fenoglio at (254) 547-2833.
Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee's
The Copperas Cove Association for Challenged Citizens will host a Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. March 2 at Applebee's, 2525 U.S. Highway 190 in Copperas Cove. Tickets are $8 at the door. For advanced purchase, call (254) 547-5914.
The volunteer group helps empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead ordinary lives.
The association meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at American Legion Post 582 at 910 Industrial Ave. in Cove.
5 Hills Cowboy Church hosts guitar lessons, other events
The 5 Hills Cowboy Church is hosting the following events on a weekly basis: guitar lessons on Mondays at 6:30 p.m.; play date events in the arena Wednesdays at 6 p.m.; roping practice in the arena Fridays at 7 p.m.
The church is having a sweetheart's trail ride at 1 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call Charlene Cohen at (254) 542-4192.
The church is having a youth garage sale March 2. All proceeds benefit the youth group.
The church is at 139 County Road 4630 in Kempner.
VFW Auxiliary taking entries for scholarship contest
The Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8577 in Copperas Cove is accepting applications for the Junior Girls scholarship contest.
Applicants must have been a member for at least one year and have held an office. Entries must be submitted to the Auxiliary chairman by March 11.
For more information, call Juanita Workman at (254) 652-9080 or Tudy McGrath at (254) 394-7395.
Cove Dems meet Tuesday
The Democrats of Copperas Cove meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Taqueria La Jalisciense, 1217 E. U.S. Highway 190 in Copperas Cove. Linda Angel of the Texas Workforce Commission will speak.
Dinner will be Dutch-treat. For more information, call (254) 681-0091.
City offices close for Presidents Day
In observance of Presidents Day, all city facilities will be closed Monday. There will be no solid waste collection for residential customers. All residential services will be delayed by one day, as well as brush, bulk and recycle collection. Commercial customers will receive service on their normal schedule. The transfer station will be closed as well.
For more information, call (254) 547-4242.
Legal aid interviews set for Wednesday
Lone Star Legal Aid will conduct client interviews in Coryell County on Wednesday and then every third Wednesday of each month: from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Coryell County Annex at 205 S. Seventh St. in Gatesville and from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Justice of the Peace Courtroom, Coryell County Annex at 201 S. Second St. in Copperas Cove.
This is a free service for representation of low-income residents of Coryell County in civil legal matters such as landlord/tenant, Social Security, powers of attorney, wills, probate and more.
For more information or to schedule a time, call (254) 939-5773, ext. 2126, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Cove VFW Auxiliary meets Monday
The Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8577 will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in Hummer Hall at 1506 Veterans Ave. in Copperas Cove.
For more information, call Juanita Workman at (254) 652-9080.
Auction, barbecue to help Kempner volunteer firefighters
The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual auction and barbecue fundraiser March 2. Dinner will start at 4 p.m. The $5 box sale will be from 3 to 5 p.m., and the auction will begin at 5:30 p.m.
A grant enabled the fire department to purchase a truck but it must raise the rest of the money to convert it into a fire vehicle for fighting brush and wildfires and assist with medical emergencies.
For more information, call Fire Chief Dewey Owen at (254) 535-2199 or (512) 932-3993.
VFW Auxiliary plans schnitzel dinner
The Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8577 will host a valentine's schnitzel dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hummer Hall. A dinner consisting of schnitzel, German potato salad, green beans, red cabbage, cucumber salad, brotchen, tea and dessert costs $10 per person.
A meal for children 5 to 10 years is available for $5.
Carry-out and door sales are $12. Karaoke will start at 8 p.m.
Coryell County lifts burn ban
Coryell County officials have lifted the ban on outdoor burning.
Residents should contact the Coryell County Sheriff's Office if they want to conduct a burn. They are reminded that the standard state restrictions remain in effect, including that burns are prohibited if winds are or expected to exceed 23 miles per hour.
ACT provides anger parenting classes
Aware Central Texas provides a parenting class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church; 300 W. Avenue B. Cost is $10 per person.
Cove library hosts children's programs
The Copperas Cove Public Library will host Toddler Time from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and Story Time from 2 to 2:25 p.m. Thursday.
The Happy Bookers book club meets from 10:30 to noon Wednesday, and there will be a brown bag lunch at noon Tuesday.
The library is at 501 S. Main St.
For more information, call (254) 547-3826.
Crime Stoppers pays for tips
Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information that helps solve crimes. All callers will remain anonymous.
For more information, call (254) 547-1111 CASH FOR CLUES or go to www.tipsubmit.com.


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Get an overview of this hotelSki-in/ski-out aparthotel with a full-service spa
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Special Offer: Book by 2 August 2017 and collect double Nectar points!
Simply enter your Nectar card number when you check out. Your points will be credited 35 days after you return from your trip.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Popular property highlights
Situated in Encamp, this ski aparthotel is close to Pas de la Casa Resort and Grau Roig Ski Resort. Area attractions also include Soldeu Ski Resort and El Tarter Snow Park.
Property Features
Ski into Pierre & Vacances Andorra Pas de la Casa Alaska, where you can enjoy a meal at the restaurant and comforts including a spa tub and a full-service spa.
Room Amenities
All 50 apartments have LED TVs with satellite channels and feature kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Guests will also find free WiFi, sofa beds, and room service.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Pierre & Vacances Andorra Pas de la Casa Alaska
Property Amenities
Property Amenities
Dining options at the aparthotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. In addition to a full-service spa, Pierre & Vacances Andorra Pas de la Casa Alaska features ski-in/ski-out access and a spa tub. This ski aparthotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a terrace. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
- Arcade/game room
- Total number of rooms - 50
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Elevator/lift
- Full-service spa
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Billiards or pool table
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Multilingual staff
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Sauna
- Ski storage
- Ski-in/ski-out access
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Outdoor seasonal pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchenette
- Arcade/game room
- Playground on site
- Sofa bed
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium bedding
- Phone
- Kitchenette
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Sofa bed
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Stovetop
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Sofa bed size
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Pierre & Vacances Andorra Pas de la Casa Alaska has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
A seasonal outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include ski-in/ski-out access and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Snowboarding nearby
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Ski lessons available nearby
- Ski equipment rental shops nearby
- Playground on site
Spa Services
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the aparthotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily.
- Steam room in spa
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
Property Policies
Check-in time starts at 5 PM
Check-in time ends at 10 AM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 10 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 9.00 per day.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
- 2 per room (up to 25 kg)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Deposit: EUR 200.00 per stay
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 9 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: EUR 15.00 per night
- Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 9.00 per day
Property Name
- Aparthotel Alaska Pas de la Casa
- Aparthotel Alaska
- Alaska Pas de la Casa
- Pierre Vacances Andorra Pas Casa Alaska Aparthotel
- Pierre Vacances Andorra Pas Casa Alaska Pas de la Casa
- Pierre Vacances Andorra Pas Casa Alaska
- Pierre Vacances Andorra Pas de la Casa Alaska
- Pierre & Vacances Andorra Pas Casa Alaska Aparthotel
- Pierre & Vacances Andorra Pas Casa Alaska Pas de la Casa
- Pierre & Vacances Andorra Pas Casa Alaska
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from March to October. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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Change up baby's high chair with this seat pad and tray liner set by Boon. Pair your new seat pad with your flair chair to customize this bad boy to match your decor. This set includes a dishwasher safe tray liner and a flair chair seat pad.
- Boon flair high chair sold separately.
- Includes seat pad and tray liner
- Tray liner is dishwasher safe
- Seat pad wipes clean
- Dimensions: 12" x 12" x 9"
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OCCRP Weekly News Roundup
A website called "Russian Untouchables" produced a short investigative documentary, found here, about the alleged murder of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky. The video examines how organized crime figures connected with government officials, tax agents and lawyers supposedly colluded to steal millions of dollars through tax fraud and silence Magnitsky's investigation into the crime, and eventually kill him.
The Magnitsky case has recently made headlines as the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the "Magnitsky Bill," which would sanction Russian individuals involved in the scandal. Russian authorities have responded by planning to sanction all supporters of the Magnitsky Act.
Sergei Magnitsky was a Russian lawyer imprisoned after accusing officials of tax fraud, only to have charges of tax evasion leveled back at him. He died in jail in 2009 under dubious circumstances.
In legislative developments, the Irish Times reported that foreign NGOs operating in Russia are under fire as a proposed law would force them to register with authorities. Opponents call the law an attack on democracy aimed at discrediting foreign funded organizations as the NGOs would be labeled "foreign agents."
Aleksandr Sidyakin, a deputy for the ruling United Russia party and co-author of the bill wrote on twitter, "Get your cash ready, foreign agents!" Sidyakin has proposed that NGOs that fail to register face fines up to €24,360 and four years in jail.
- Fabricating fake Euro coins was the business of four Bulgarians detained by authorities on June 27. The coins were made at a factory producing metal goods, then transported to Greece and put into circulation. Three Greek citizens were also arrested in the sting, including the group's ringlinger, a 59-year-old man with duel Bulgarian and Greek citizenship.
- Last Friday, Bulgarian authorities busted a six-person gang of drug dealers, including the notorious Sofia mobster Viktor Batsev, aka "the Lip," who is believed to be the group's boss. The gang was active in five cites, including the resort city of Sunny Beach. Authorities had investigated the gang for four months before moving in.
- Bulgaria authorities from multiple agencies busted the most powerful hacker group operating in Bulgaria. According to focus news:
"Its members used cyber terrorist methods and discredited the services of lots' of big financial and Internet-based companies. In addition, they were illicitly accessing computer systems, finding cracks or faults in the building of lots' of governmental and non-governmental websites, sharing specific software for illicit access to computer information, stealing and distributing data stolen from credit cards of people across the world."
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The government of Ukraine is facing accusations that individuals close to President Viktor Yanukovych pocketed billions of dollars in no-bid contract kickbacks related to Euro 2012 construction projects. Up to 40 percent of over £6bn could have been pocketed by individuals with close ties to the current government, according to The Independent.
And this is coming at the expense of AIDS treatment, because the state says it does not have the funds to treat patients.
In addition, much like the soccer scandal, groups say that the Health Ministry is buying drugs at inflated prices and keeping the kickbacks to themselves. The millions of dollars in corrupt drug tender money is depriving patients of treatment for AIDS.
Meanwhile, Borys Kolesnikov, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, has reacted harshly to the Euro Cup accusations. He said he "Absolutely" can account for every penny that was spent.
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I'm an African-American woman in my mid-twenties who has a history of keloid scarring. Sometimes I scar, sometimes I don't. My skin responds well to Kenalog injections Is it possible to have a hip-to-hip TT scar placed as low as the pubic area with a little loose skin left to prevent tension that I suspect would aggravate scar? Can I have Kenalog injections at time of TT closure? and would taking vitamins for months i.e. A,C,E,omega3s truly encourage more supple, healthier, better skin healing?
Best Strategic Methods for a Tummy Tuck Scar in African-American Women?
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Best Strategic Methods for a Tummy Tuck Scar in African-American Women?
Here are the things to consider:
Very low incision so the scar can be hidden in sportswear
Closure with progressive advancement sutures to take all the tension off the skin closure
Dilute Kenalog into the skin at the time of closure using Kenalog 10 diluted 4:1
Meticulous closure with intradermal monocryl sutures.
Prolonged taping
Best Strategic Methods for a Tummy Tuck Scar in African-American Women?
- Careful incision planning. Sometimes it is possible to avoid incision around the navel, albeit with some compromises.
- All the tension of the closure in the fascia, not the skin
- Use relatively faster dissolving sutures--Monocryl rather than Maxon in the dermis.
- Early attention to scar hypertrophy with kenalog. Probably not at the time of closure.
- Early use of mechanical aids, such as silicone tapes.
All the best.
Factors in scar formation and how to minimize them in TT
There are several factors that affect the quality of the scar:
1. Genetics - this includes your race, but also specifics related to you and your family. I have many African American patients who have no issues with scars after cosmetic surgery, including TT, and have seen pale caucasian patients who do. Unfortunately, neither you nor your surgeon can change this.
2. Wound tension at closure - the tighter the tension on a healing wound, the more likely the scar may be of unsatisfactory quality.
3. Types of sutures used. I am not convinced yet how important this really is. This assumes that you have no reaction to the sutures. I like monofilament sutures that last a long time (PDS) but dissolve in the deeper layers where the strength of the closure is, and use monofilament absorbing sutures that dissolve much sooner in the superficial layers of the wound (monocryl). I have been using a barbed suture that doesn't need to be tied with knots (Quill PDS) and distributes tension across the wound very nicely and I have had some beautiful TT scars.
4. Scar management - massage, use of topical agents, sun avoidance are all very important.
5. Dressings - Dermabond is a tissue glue that seems to contribute to a favorable scar
6. Lasers - We have just purchased two lasers in our practice to treat scars so as to maximize the improvement but I have no data to report as yet. From what I have heard, they can be quite helpful in reducing the time the scar is red and improving the overall appearance. Time will tell.
7. Location of the scar - This probably one of the least thought about factors. One would think "the location is in the waist crease" but the fact is that many scars are either mispositioned or in a suboptimal position. Marking the patient with underwear or bathing suit on is critical to see how her clothing will lie against the body to ensure the scar is kept out of view. So, if the scar should be, for whatever reason, suboptimal, at least no one is ever going to see it when the patient is in a pair of shorts or bikini. There is an art to doing this but its not rocket-science, just common sense.
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Preventing Keloid Scars with Tummy Tuck
In my opinion, the keys to a successful outcome in your case would be to place the incision as low as possible, to potentially inject kenalog in the post-operative period and to closely monitor your incision for any signs of the keloid starting in the first year after your surgery. If it does start, early intervention will save a lot of difficulty down the road.
Tummy tuck scar in african-american patient
Scar management for a tummy tuck will vary from surgeon to surgeon. I prefer to use tape for several weeks and if a patient has a history of unfavorable scarring silicone sheeting may be suggested.
Keloid scars in tummy tuck.
Many of the suggestions listed are very good points. In particular a lower scar to hide if keloid does develop, reduced tension on the skin by placing tension on the fascial closure beneath the skin, NOT using an intradermal running suture and scar care after the surgery.
I have changed my wound closure method by eliminating the intradermal running suture as this adds a foreign material in the dermis which causes more inflammation and subsequently more scarring.
As of April 2013, I now GIVE a 2 ounce tube of SkinMedica Scar Recovery Gel to all my cosmetic patients to apply over Medpore tape for six weeks and then up to six months without the tape. It has really made a big difference in my scars.
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TT Scar in pigmented skin
I totally understand your conflicting concerns. I am not sure there is one right answer, but here are my thoughts.
I want my patients to get the best result possible based on my ability and their physical presentation. I would not make the skin too tight or too loose. There is a lot of flexibility in scar placement. I have patients wear either underwear or a swimsuit bottom so I can try to hide it. One thing to note however is that if the umbilicus is located high, a residual vertical midline scar will result, and this may influence incision placement.
Finally, there is another post tonight about the complications of kenalog. My suggestion is to only use it if needed. The thing about keloids and hypertrophic scars is that although persons of color and persons who have had them before are more at risk for keloids, they don't always occur. Best to treat them early if they start to develop, and avoid possible complications of needless steroid injections.
The scar depends on you
The scar is not ethnicly related, it depends on the configuration of your abdomen. A plastic surgeon should take your history into account and explain what is and what is not possible. Kenalog can be used.
Tummy tuck methods to reduce scar hypertrophy
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Though she has appeared in many films and television shows through the years, Bo Derek is undoubtedly still best known for her small, but indelible role opposite Dudley Moore in 10.
AppealThis is a no-brainer: As the woman who won over Dudley Moore and male viewers worldwide with her breakout performance in 10 (1979), it's virtually impossible to think of the name Bo Derek without associating it with pure sexiness. And there's little doubt that Bo still has what it takes to attract the opposite sex, as evidenced by her current relationship with actor John Corbett.
SuccessThere are few actresses who have appeared in as many critical and financial bombs as Bo Derek has, yet she is still in demand for roles on television shows and in movies. That, in itself, is quite an impressive feat, and there's little doubt that her continued success is due primarily to her looks. And never let it be said that Bo Derek lets her celebrity status go to waste, as the actress continues to use her fame as a means for furthering a wide variety of social and political causes.
Bo Derek BiographyMary Cathleen Collins was born on November 20, 1956 in Long Beach, California. The oldest of four children, Bo's childhood was far from glamorous. Though Bo's striking looks brought her compliments and lascivious stares, she never gave a second thought to pursuing a career within the entertainment industry. "As a teenager, I wasn't very ambitious and had no big plans," she recalls. "I certainly never dreamed of going into films; my main interest was the beach and I assumed I'd end up working in a surf shop."
In fact, Bo first got into modeling in order to pay for a sleek new surfboard she had her eye on. But it wasn't long before she was landing one gig after another, including a three-word role on a commercial for deodorant. Although she was making good money as a model/pitchwoman, Bo found that she had a genuine knack for performance. She subsequently found herself an agent and began the slow auditioning process.
bo derek changes her nameIt was at one such audition, at the age of 16, that Bo met a filmmaker named John Derek, who just happened to be 30 years her senior. The two hit it off immediately and began dating, but, because of Bo's youth, the couple had to move to Germany to ensure that John wouldn't be prosecuted for statutory rape. Once Bo turned 18, however, John proposed marriage and the pair were able to return to the States, where the would-be actress officially changed her name to Bo Derek and resumed her efforts to forge a career within the movie business.
Her hard work finally paid off in 1977, when she landed a fairly substantial role in the Jaws knock-off Orca opposite screen-legend Richard Harris. Although the film garnered mostly poor reviews and fared even worse at the box office, it did announce Bo's arrival as a fresh new face in Hollywood, and the actress soon found herself being invited to audition for increasingly high-profile projects.
bo derek in 10In 1979, Bo's fledgling career was given a boost of astronomical proportions when she was cast opposite Dudley Moore in the sex comedy 10. Though it was only her second movie role, Bo left an indelible impression on critics and viewers alike and emerged from the film a bona fide star. The actress even sparked a nationwide fashion craze stemming from her unusual hairstyle: Cornrows became all the rage following the release of the film.
Unfortunately, Bo spent the next several years appearing in one flop after another, the majority of which were directed by her husband John (including the infamous 1984 bomb Bolero). Her status as a sex symbol only grew as the years progressed, however, and, in 1980, Bo appeared in the first of many Playboy spreads photographed by none other than John Derek.
bo derek in fashion houseAfter Bolero, Bo took a break from making movies, but she re-emerged in the early '90s with a string of disastrous efforts, leading even her most ardent fans to wonder if she was finally finished in Hollywood. But Bo's fortunes changed in 1995 after she was cast opposite Chris Farley and David Spade in Tommy Boy, a film that introduced her to an entirely new generation. Unfortunately, along with her rebirth, she also spent the next few years caring for her ailing husband, who finally succumbed to heart problems in 1998.
Bo has recently found a niche for herself as a hot older woman, appearing in both TV shows, including 7th Heaven and Still Standing, and movies -- she had a pivotal role opposite Jamie Kennedy in 2003's Malibu's Most Wanted.
Bo has even bounced back in her romantic life, having embarked upon a serious relationship with fellow actor John Corbett (Northern Exposure, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Sex and the City). In 2006, Bo worked with Morgan Fairchild on the nighttime soap called Fashion House.
Most recently, Bo Derek appeared on CSI: Miami in a small role.
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I am 47 years old and I had a LS Lift 6 weeks Ago. During the cosultation I expressed to the doctor, and the coordinator who met w/ me my reasons for considering the procedure- my marionette lines as well as my neck. I was told the LSL and a platysmaplasty would take care of both -they did not.I have good skin elasticity and really didn't need anything else done. I recently expressed my concerns to the doctor and he said he would never promise the complete removal of marionette lines. The platysmaplasty didn't work either.I look the same but w/ scars.What can I do at this point?
What do I do when LSL and Platysmaplasty fails?
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Marrionette lines and platysma failure
Marionette lines which I named in 1980 in my fat grafting paper( which started fat grafting) are as difficult to remove now as they were then. Fat grafting and corner mouth lift do help but nothing lifestyle lift offers does anything for them. Have the platysma fixed by a plastic surgeon and consider your lsl experience as a bad investment
Lifestyle lift failure
The lifestyle lift is a trademarked term that generally refers to a lower third facelift and neck lift. It is very difficult to correct marionette lines and a lower third facelift is not a great treatment strategy for these lines. A midface lift may be more effective, however, even a midface lift is limited. The lifestyle lift should be very effective at correcting laxity in the neck. If the platysmplasty didn't work I would seek a second opinion to determine whether or not a revision may be necessary. Good Luck!
Sub optimal results from lifestyle lift
If you are unhappy with the results from a lifestyle lift, you may want to see a board certified plastic surgeon to see if they can improve the results more likely with a full facelift.
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The leader of Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) has called for a referendum on whether the country should give up the euro and said leaving the European Union was a possibility, according to a newspaper interview.
Saying he was inspired by British Prime Minister David Cameron's promise of a referendum on whether to leave the European Union, FPÖ head Heinz-Christian Strache the daily Österreich this was just the kind of direct democracy Austria needed as well.
"If the EU develops into a centralised super-state then the final consequence for Austria would be an EU exit. I would rather have an alliance with Switzerland," Strache said.
"It would make sense to have a referendum on a euro exit," he said.
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It's a big weekend for getting Christmas trees! If you're looking for an old fashioned family adventure, the Douglass Tree Farm on Sconticut Neck Road in Fairhaven is having their annual tree sale today to raise money for ALS research. Pick any tree…any size…they are all $40. Every penny of the proceeds goes to ALS-TDI, the world's largest ALS research institute. The Douglass family is out in full force, cutting down the chosen trees with their saws at a rate of about one every 90 seconds. They expect to raise $18,000-$20,000 this weekend. The sale ends this afternoon at 3.
On a personal note, below is a picture of the Rock family Christmas tree that we bought at the Douglass Tree Farm. I have no idea how this will fit through any door of our home.