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Family Travel Ideas For Your Next Vacation
Posted on Jan 3 2013 at 12:19:23 PM in Travel
Where is your next family vacation? Do you prefer a tropical setting or perhaps a big city destination is more your style. How about a theme park? The choices are endless and the benefits of traveling together are priceless. When traveling with young children and teenagers it is important to choose a vacation that provides activities for all age groups. Once you decide where to go then it's time to check pricing, compare hotels, and buy that plane ticket! Here are a few family travel ideas to get you thinking:
Disney - You just mention the word and people smile. Disney is synonymous with Family Travel. Disney Destinations are always top quality and I've never met an employee that was anything but polite and helpful. How refreshing! If you've never taken a Disney cruise then you may want to consider that for your next family vacation. The cruise line makes sure that both parents and children are happy which makes for a fun and relaxing family getaway.
Hawaii - Looking for a tropical getaway? Then Hawaii's got you covered. It offers Sun, Sand, and Sea for a truly memorable experience. If you want a lot of action then Honolulu is a good choice but if you want a combination of action and relaxation then Maui is a great destination. Shopping and dining in Lahaina is a great way to spend your time. With a beach nearby kids never seem to be bored.
Cruise - Are you planning a family reunion? Cruising has become a popular choice for large family gatherings. With so many activities to choose from there seems to be something to suit everyone's taste. Onboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas there are so many activities available that you probably won't have time to participate in all of them. It has 18 decks and can accommodate almost 6300 passengers! It has an open-air park with trees and hanging gardens, a boardwalk-style area with a merry-go-round, and a pool that changes into a stage for high-diving shows.
Beach - We only have to drive about 2 hours and we're at the Oregon Coast. Seaside is a great coastal town because not only does it have a long beach with a promenade for jogging, strolling or biking, but it also has a very cute downtown area with lots of shops and an incredible fudge store called Tom 'n' Larry's Candies. Scrumptious!
America - You wouldn't be an American if you didn't pack the kids in the car and take a good old fashioned road trip. Nothing says family togetherness like a road trip! We've visited Yellowstone, Yosemite, Lummi Island (our kids favorite destination) where we stayed in a Yurt, and Idaho. The kids may balk at first and "pretend" they don't want to go but I'm pretty sure they are really looking forward to it! Actually what we have found is that once we get on the road and stop at our various destinations they seem to enjoy the trip and each other. Ah family togetherness!


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Dividing along party lines, Congress narrowly approved a Republican budget resolution on 15 April that would limit federal spending to $1.7 trillion in 2000. If strictly enforced, the ceiling would require cuts in domestic programs, including major civilian agency R&D budgets. According to a projection by analyst Kei Koizumi of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (publisher of Science), adherence to this plan would require civilian research agencies to cut back by 6% to 14% over the next 5 years, although education research would grow. But both Democrats and Republicans are looking for ways to get around the strict limits.
The current budget system, adopted in 1997 to bring down the budget deficit, is controlled by "spending caps" that limit appropriations in broad categories defined by Congress. But with the economy booming and the deficit replaced by a surplus, many lawmakers think the caps are too rigid. Among Republicans, the most outspoken critics are those who chair the appropriations committees--and they're critical for a reason. As authors of spending bills, they must deal directly with constituencies seeking increases in federal programs, and they will find it hard to defend cuts at a time when federal revenues are running ahead of outlays.
"I don't think we can live under these caps," Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK), chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said last week. And Representative John Porter (R-IL), chair of the House subcommittee that drafts the appropriation bill for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), blasted the caps as unrealistic. Speaking before a meeting of the National Health Council, a biomedical interest group, in Washington, D.C., Porter said that he wanted to raise NIH funding by 15% this year--just as Congress did last year. But this will be impossible if the budget caps are left in place. Porter said that both Democrats and Republicans want to change the rules, but neither wants to be the first to propose it. "In the end," Porter predicted, "the White House and Congress will sit down and quietly raise the caps."
Democrats were harsher. For example, Representative George Brown of California, ranking Democrat on the House Science Committee, was quick to pounce on what he saw as an irony in the budget resolution: The bad news, Brown said, is that it "treats R&D very poorly," and "the good news is that this budget is almost entirely irrelevant."

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THE KETAMINES with SAM COFFEY AND THE IRON LUNGS at Parts & Labour, Friday, January 25. Rating: NNN
The Shop under Parts & Labour had a show planned for Friday, but when the would-be headliner cancelled, the bar had to throw together a lineup at the last minute. Luckily, the venue is at its best in impromptu situations. Thin sound and diminished sightlines might not always be optimal for visiting bands looking for a showcase, but it's perfect for a raw, beer-spilling, informal love-in.
Toronto locals Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs relished the basement house party vibe. The band cultivates a loose, twangy garage-punk attitude, but the six-piece carries a surprising dose of musicianship under the slop. Oldie hooks and surf-rock guitar leads seemed somewhat studied, but the catchy, shouted choruses still provoked audience members to jump up to the mics and sing along.
Originally from Lethbridge, Alberta, the Ketamines have become a familiar sight on Toronto stages since moving to town. They fit the atmosphere on this night, playing fun, upbeat garage-psych throwbacks complete with brazen farfisa organ and cowbell.


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" Where Shakespeare's wife lived before they were married. "
My partner and I recently spent a week's holiday in Stratford-upon-Avon. During the week, we managed to visit all five of the main Shakespearean attractions and on the Thursday, it was our turn to go to Anne Hathaway's Cottage. I remember going to this with my parents as a child in the 1980s, but didn't really recognise anything when I went back this time.
Anne Hathaway's Cottage is situated in a place called Shottery (CV37 9HH), half a mile from the centre of Stratford and well signposted. It has its own parking facilities and is open daily except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, from 9am to 5pm between April and October, then from 10am to 4pm between November and March. It costs £7.50 for adults, £4.50 for children and £6.50 for concessions, with under fives being allowed in free.
They have a few organised activities over the year, including the Sweet Pea Festival from late June to August and during the summer holidays, they have Nature Detectives activities in the Woodland Walk.
We paid £19.50 each for an adult five house pass to all the Shakespeare's Houses and Gardens (Shakespeare's Birthplace, Nash's House and New Place, Hall's Croft, Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Mary Arden's Farm) Tickets are valid for twelve months. Children £12, Concessions £17.50
This is Anne Hathaway's family home. She became William Shakespeare's wife when she was 26, he was 18 and she was three months' pregnant with their daughter Susanna.
As well as the cottage itself, there is a cottage garden, a sculpture trail and tree garden, a traditional orchard, a woodland walk (which takes around twenty minutes), a picnic area, a willow cabin, a maze and a gift shop. The car park is a short walk away and across the road, there is the tea garden, which is open from April 1st until the end of October.
As I am pregnant and didn't fancy doing much walking, we went round the cottage, had a quick walk through some of the gardens, visited the gift shop (and the toilets!) then went to the tea shop for refreshments.
The cottage is really pretty so don't forget to take your camera! As you get inside, there are tour guides in certain rooms who will explain bits of the history to you and answer your questions. We had a really good one here, an enthusiastic young woman who had a great way of bringing the history to life. She explained that it was very rare for someone of William Shakespeare's age to get married then and being only eighteen, he needed special permission. By then, Anne was twenty-six, which was seen as being quite old to be single. At twenty-four, single women usually began sleeping in a higher part of the house, which is where the phrase "being left on the shelf" comes from.
There are several interesting historical features in the house including a love seat where William and Anne were supposed to have sat and Shakespeare's 'Courting Chair' as well as the Hathaway Bed from the late 16th century. Details of these can be found in the souvenir brochure 'Shakespeare - Work, Life and Times' which can be bought from any of the five houses. (It is well worth buying as it covers all of the attractions. It is also available in a variety of languages.)
There seems to be more genuine items here than in some of the other houses. The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust bought the house in 1892 and at the time, Mary Baker was living there, who was a descendant of the Hathaway family and the Trust also bought the furniture that was still there.
The house is bigger than I was expecting, though there are always some low ceilings so watch out if you are tall. The rooms you can see inside include a parlour with various utensils, bedrooms, living room and kitchen. On the first floor, there is a section where you can see the structure of the original house from the 1460s. It is a 'cruck' frame which is curved oak timbers supporting the walls which are made of wattle and daub. Throughout the house, there are signs explaining what items are and the history behind them, so it is worth having a look at these.
It doesn't take long to go round the house, but you can extend your visit by walking round the gardens as you wish. The gift shop has a good range of souvenirs from tasteful to tacky and for a variety of prices, so it is ideal for little items to take back for someone if they are a fan of Shakespeare. As well as the usual books and postcards, there are a few more unusual items such as small Shakespeare dolls.
Afterwards, we went across the road to the Tea Garden, where we had hot drinks and cold snacks. It's nothing glamorous, but the prices are good enough and the refreshments were good quality and ranged from a quick snack to a meal. There is seating indoors and outdoors but as the weather was fine, we sat outdoors and were entertained by a duck with twelve ducklings wandering around, quacking a lot and looking incredibly cute.
Overall, Anne Hathaway's Cottage is worth visiting and especially if you have a Five House Pass, it is worth the money. I personally don't think a visit there will take more than an hour, but it is nice to see and a relaxing visit to somewhere of historical importance and cultural significance.
Anne Hathaway's cottage was our second stop in Stratford. We arrived on a beautiful sunny day and, knowing the temperamental beast that is the British weather, decided it was best not to wait for the following morning since this was the furthest out of town we were planning to walk. The cottage is about a mile from the far side of Stratford. Obviously far depends on where you are. If you're staying over there, then it would be about a mile from, erm, your side of Stratford, but we were staying across town, probably another mile away from the start of the path. You get there either by wandering along some residential streets or by following a footpath through some fields. I grew up in a holiday destination. I empathise with those who want to huff, 'I'm not a tourist...I live here' at the day trippers who traipse past their houses seemingly on the way to somewhere more exciting, but not so distracted they don't want to have a good nosy in your windows as they pass. We took the footpath.
You have two choices when it comes to tickets: buy the 5-house ticket (valid for a year) or purchase them house by house. The multi-buy is currently £19, but we had a 2-for-1 voucher, making it under a tenner each, or under £2 per house, a proper bargain. The cottage entrance on its own is £7.50. They don't say you have to, but they really want you to buy the all-in ticket.
The cottage is housed in extensive grounds and you get a free pass to these with your entry fee. Our first stop was the cottage itself, though it's something of a misnomer to call it that since it's a massive place and was Shakespeare's wife's family home for many generations. We entered to catch the tail end of a guide's explanation of the history and design which was interesting as all our Stratford house guide experiences were. They're clearly geared up for tourists, and they do it well. From here we ducked our heads (or, at least, the proper sized adults in our group did) and headed on through the narrow hallway and up the creaky stairs, to nosy in the kitchen and bedrooms and parlour. The beds aren't as colourful as in Shakespeare's birthplace, but there was a special courting chair which made up for it somewhat. It must have worked, too, since she was already knocked up by the time they got hitched.
Leaving the cottage we had to pass through a vaguely interesting but thankfully brief exhibition, before we were back in the beautiful gardens. They claim to have won prizes for these, and looking at them you couldn't doubt it. I do wonder if they drug the beasties, though, because although we were attacked my midges and critters as we approached along the footpath, there were barely any insects buzzing around once inside the garden, with the exception of a rather flamboyant dragonfly.
The gardens are vast and beautifully maintained, but paths are kept to a minimum so the map you get as you enter is really valuable. We wandered on to the Willow Cabin, a domed cabin made of, erm, willow where you can listen to a number of Shakespeare's sonnets, read by famous actors. These are shown by number, not name, but I think the first one on the recording list (#18) is one most people would know.
The Woodland Walk behind the property is a reasonably new development, and if you're so inclined (or have little ones with low boredom thresholds) you can complete the wildlife quiz as you wander along. We saw lots of birds, but no foxes. We'd have needed my special fox-spotting sister with us for that.
Passing through the orchard we came to the sculpture trail and tree garden, which boasts 40 trees mentioned in Shakespeare's work (handily labelled, with their literary reference, so you know what's what). The sculptures are a random mix - a cut out British Isles lets you know you've arrived at the trail, but is quickly followed by everything from a naked Brutus doing a poo, to Titania doing Bottom (or at least that's what they looked like). In the centre of the trail is a maze. It looks quite pathetic from the outside, but don't let that fool you: I was a-maze-d by how long it took us to get out once we'd got in. No one else ventured in the entire time we were there. Sensible people. Every time we went round a bend, my mind contemplated just how ace a place for a murder this would be. You could do away with someone and it would be weeks before anyone found them. Incidentally, this would be a simple way to get rid of your children during your stay - you could just come back a few days later on your way to the M40 to collect them. If you brought a bell or a whistle, you'd be able to call them back quite easily.
We spent almost 2 hours in the grounds of the cottage. It is absolutely beautiful, with lots to explore and plenty of places to sit and enjoy the sunshine. There are picnic tables if you wanted to have lunch there, and the gift shop sells ice creams and sweets. There's also a tea room just across the path, and the place has an astonishing number of loos scattered throughout the grounds. My mother is quickly adding the toilets of Stratford Upon Avon to her Mastermind specialist subject (along with the toilets of Quito...and of Manchester...and of just about anywhere else she's spent any length of time).
We walked back along the footpath. It seemed quicker on the return, even with a slight detour to the garden centre tearoom which was eerily quiet and, along with the shop housing it, entirely devoid of staff. We left swiftly, having had quite enough will-there-or-won't-there-be-a-body-round-the-corner suspense for one day though wondering why Miss Marple never came to Shakespeare land.
Open daily from 9am to 5pm
Anne Hathaway's Cottage is based in the village of Shottery just a few miles outside Stratford-Upon-Avon. You will need to have access to a car to get here, unless you are on an organised tour. There is car parking nearby, which you pay for, but there is a short walk to actually get to the admissions/ticket office. Admission for an adult is £7, but it is included on the Five House ticket (£17) and Four House ticket, but not the Town Houses ticket.
Anne Hathaway was Shakespeare's wife, and this is where she was born and grew up. Her late father had been a successful farmer who had left her a reasonable sized dowry on occasion of her marriage. It is believed that Shakespeare came here on business with his father, a wool merchant and glove maker, who presumably had business dealings with the late Richard Hathaway. They married the year after he died. Apparently the 26 year old Anne was pregnant, and her neighbours took out a kind of bond to ensure that the 18 year old William turned up for the wedding!
This property was probably my favourite of all the five Shakespeare Trust properties I visited over the course of the weekend. It really is the quintessential English country cottage (albeit a large one) with its thatched roof and beautiful gardens. The original part of the house is estimated to have been built around the 1460s and was expanded by later generations. The house actually stayed within the Hathaway family, although they sold it in 1840, they remained as tenants until the Birthplace Trust purchased it in 1892. The first custodian was Mary Baker, the great-great niece of the last male Hathaway. Much of the furniture in the house was owned by the family and the bed was believed to have dated from Anne's time. There is also a chair, donated separately, which historians believed also came from the house during this time.
Within the house the period costumed guide will tell you anecdotes about the pregnancy scandal, what life was like for the Hathaways and how they would have lived. I found her very informative, entertaining and helpful. She was more than happy to answer any of our questions (which she's probably already been asked fifteen times that day) and was clearly passionate and well-informed on her subject. The house is accessed by steps and inside has uneven stone floors and a steep staircase, thus access for wheelchair users is rather difficult.
As previously mentioned the gardens are lovely, and there are plenty of seats if you want to sit and soak up the Englishness of the whole thing. The paths do have some slopes though. It is interesting to see vegetables grown in the garden instead of just herbs and flowers. There is also an orchard and sculpture trail if you have the time and inclination to explore these. The gift shop also sells plants and cuttings. There are toilets (including wheelchair accessible) but there is no café on site, however there is an independent tea shop across the road open seasonally.
Although logistics usually mean that people visit the houses in town only, this is well worth the journey. Like the other properties managed by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, you cannot take photos inside the property (they may miss out on guidebook sales!) but you will get some beautiful shots of the garden in season (and it still looked lovely, even in October).
The former home of Anne Hathaway, the wife of William Shakespeare. t is here that it is said 18 year old Shakespeare courted his bride to be who was somewhat older than him at 26 years.
We visited this property whilst on holiday in Stratford. We bought the 5 properties Shakespeare ticket which when purchased online cost about £15 (you receive an online discount). Once purchased the ticket lasts for 1 year so you can go back as many times as you like.
This property is outside of Stratford, about 3 miles, in a village called Shottery.
There is parking just up the road which you have to pay for. It was £1 for 3 hours which in my opinion is perfectly adequate time to see everything.
The cottage itself is quaint but a very quick walk through is all that is needed. There is quite a lot to look at and it has been perfectly maintained. The guides are very friendly and are more than willing to divulge much of their knowlege.
There are some beautiful gardens around the cottage, an orchard, a woodland walk and a sculpture trail. We went on a lovely autumnal day and really enjoyed walking around the grounds, it was very romantic and quiet. We did go at a quiet time of year and can imagine it can get pretty busy at peak times.
It is well worth a visit, secluded and romantic an important part of our heritage.
~~Ann Hathaway's Cottage~~
We spent a wonderful couple of days in Stratford looking at the lovely old properties in Shakespeare's town of Stratford; which just happens to be the second most visited town in England, the first being London; it actually has in excess of five million visitors a year and I am now one of them. During our two days we visited all five of Shakespeare's houses and in this review I want to tell you about the house that belonged to Ann Hathaway and her family; Ann was (for those that may not know) the wife of William Shakespeare, they married in 1582.
~~The Cottage~~
The cottage is just a few minutes outside Stratford in a small village called Shottery; it was a working farm right up to the 19th century and has been in the Hathaway family for over 300 years. It is currently owned by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. It took the name of Ann Hathaway's Cottage at around 1820 after receiving a few visitors to see where Shakespeare's wife had lived and William had done his courting. It has had some renowned visitors through its life like Charles Dickens and the famous poet Alfred Tennyson.
The cottage is a typical old thatched cottage, which has been excellently preserved over the years. The cottage has been altered over the years, much of the ground floor to the right of the garden dates back to the 15th century; Ann's brother Bartholomew added a section in the 17th century, also during the latter part of this century the central chimney was also rebuilt. A lot of the Hathaways furniture is still in the house on display so you do get to see this, but the range of furniture dates right across from the 16th - 19th century.
~~Our Visit~~
It was the first day of our break and we were on the tour bus. We decided to make Ann Hathaway's cottage the first of the five houses to visit. I was very excited as we approached the cottage, it looked really quaint and pretty with its thatched roof and black and white timber and stone walls, even its uneven shape gave it a lot of character. The front garden had a cottage feel and was very colourful on this lovely sunny day (for a change).
We stepped off the bus and walked up to the entrance which is the gift shop to show them our ticket and purchase our guide book for £3.95 (which shows all five properties belonging to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust). Ignoring all the tempting things to buy in the path they send you on; this took you through the lovely gardens and you came to what looked like a garden shed painted and covered with net, along with a net entrance to it look like you are entering a fairy grotto. A little sign tells us that this is 'The Cradle of the Fairy Queen'; as you walk inside everything is painted black and there little fairy lights on the ceiling and music playing. In the corner is the fairy queen lying at rest under a shroud of black netting. There is a little seat on the side wall and a notice asking you to sit and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere for a short while.
We stayed for a couple of minutes and then moved off through the garden and to the cottage. At the cottage you were greeted by a member of staff dressed in period costume, (at the time of our visit they were celebrating William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'). We were led with a crowd of visitors in to the hall and we were informed (very disappointedly) that we were not allowed to take any photos. Our guide stays with us here and tells us about the house, the furniture in this room and what to expect as we walk around. She told us that due to the uneven floors etc in the house that it was for our own safety that we could not take photos.
Anyway back on track the fireplace and the elm-wood bench (called a settle) were pointed out to us. She showed us how it was uneven as over the past people had cut out chunks of wood to sell as souvenirs to say that it was the seat where William and Ann sat during their courting. There was a lovely three legged dresser, this only had three legs because the back of it was supported by a shelf built into the wall design, the shelves we added to the wall at the back as well, so in effect it looked like half of a welsh dresser. The cottage is very well preserved inside with its lime washed walls.
The next rooms were the buttery and cold room where you got to see some period items that would have been used over the centuries like a butter churner and cheese-making equipment amongst a few of the items. From here you go up the stairs, to the next floor. The staircase is very narrow and uneven, when you enter the upper floor you will notice how the oak floor boards are very uneven and the wooden beams appear misshapen; again you get low ceilings and doorways, so occasionally you may need to duck. The furniture up there is beautiful, the wood carved bed and crib especially; I am only sorry that I did not get the chance to appreciate it a little more; but the space is limited and being part of a large group of visitors you were pushed along quite quickly.
In one of the rooms you find the 'Shakespeare Chair' which is made of oak and walnut and dates from the early 17th century; it was passed down through the family and at the end of the Shakespeare line, with the death of his grand-daughter it went back to the Hathaway family; who eventually got talked into parting with it and they had it sold; 200 years later the trust purchased the chair and bought it back home.
We got across to the other side of the house very quickly it seemed and I felt a little cheated as I didn't get to enjoy the rooms as much as I would have liked. At the far end was another staircase which took you back downstairs to the kitchen area and parlour onto the rear of the cottage, where you can take a look around the garden and orchard. We walked a little through the vegetable garden and the orchard, but then went back to catch the bus to go to the next house which we wanted to visit today.
~~Other Things~~
There is a sculpture trail and tree garden for you to look at, which contains about 40 trees which Shakespeare mentioned in his work and various sculptures which have been created by young artists who have been inspired by the written word.
They advertise that there are some really pretty woodlands walks and I even remember our tour guide on the bus saying you could imagine William and Ann walking hand in hand through these woods.
There are problems in some areas for people who are wheelchair users, especially inside the house, but they do have a virtual tour that you can look at if you ask at reception.
There is a free coach and car park provided for your use.
There are brown signs directing you to the cottage off the A422 Alcester Road, where you would turn left to get to it, or you could go right off Evesham Place and the B439 Evesham Road.
Address for you Sat Nav is
Ann Hathaway's Cottage
Cottage Lane
Stratford upon Avon
~~Opening times for 2009~~
November to March - it is open 1000hrs to 1600hrs daily.
April to May and Sept to October it is open between 0930hrs and 1700hrs - with Sunday being 1000hrs to 1700hrs
June to August - Monday to Saturday is 0900hrs to 1700hrs and Sunday is 0930hrs to 1700hrs
Closed for a week in December between 23rd and 26th inclusive.
~~Prices for 2009~~
Adult - £6.50
Children (ages 5-16yrs) - £3.50
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) - £16.00
Concession -£5.50
A multi ticket for all five houses is
Adult - £17.00
Children - £10.00
Family - £44.50
Concession - £15.50
This is really worthwhile but you may wish to consider the bus tour as the ticket will only cost you £5.50 more on the adult price and you will get driven to all of the houses, so no hassle trying to park etc.
You can buy the guide book at any of the houses in one of four languages, English, French, German or Japanese all are prices at £3.95, you can even buy these on line prior to your visit and you can get your tickets as well.
The Shakespeare multi ticket also gives you free entry into the Shakespeare Found exhibition where you will get to see a true image of William Shakespeare which has been discovered and has been proven authentic.
Everything was done by staff and the bus tour to promote this lovely home, and it is truly lovely; I just wish I had the time to enjoy it rather than feel like I was herded along and around the cottage with the large amount of visitors at one time.
I once again have to complain that photos were not allowed, most digital cameras these days take fairly good photos in museum mode; or just with the flash turned off, and this does not harm the rooms or the furniture. Also people will still buy the guide books and would probably purchase a photo ticket to allow them to take photographs; this would also bring money into the trust to help with the upkeep of the houses. Hopefully someone will read this and take note. It is definitely worth a visit, but I would time it for when it is less crowded and you can enjoy the house at a more sedate pace giving you the chance to absorb its beauty and really see what is there.
Many thanks for reading
Lyn x


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The superb opening chapter of Howard's new romantic thriller throws the reader deliciously off balance. Milla Edge lives in Mexico, where her doctor husband, David, is posted. She has just given birth to her first child and is basking in a maternal glow when baby Justin is stolen literally out of her arms, with chilling efficiency. A decade later, Milla is divorced from David and has become the devoted head of an organization called Finders. Hunting down the cabals that carry out these crimes, she combs North America for kidnapped babies, including her own. Her sometimes reckless exploits put her in harm's way and also land her in the path of two very different powerful men. Wealthy businessman True Gallagher contributes generously to Finders and pursues Milla with every donation. The dangerous and elusive Diaz, a mercenary—or is he a government agent?—provides Milla with the name of Justin's kidnapper, and offers to accompany her on the dangerous journey to his headquarters. Both men have secret personal agendas, and Howard, perhaps unwisely, gets into their heads to reveal them; the story works best when the reader is on the emotional and physical roller-coaster ride with Milla, not a few steps ahead of her. But Howard (Dying to Please ; Kill and Tell ; etc.) keeps a few surprises up her sleeve and delivers a number of exciting jungle scenes. Best of all is Milla, a complex woman whose struggles will win readers' hearts. Agent, Robin Rue. (Nov.)
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INDIANAPOLIS — Receiver Antonio Bryant isn't happy with what he considers an end-around the Bucs pulled from their playbook to keep him in Tampa Bay.
One day after being designated the team's franchise player, Bryant was displeased, his agent said, that the Bucs had not made more of an effort to sign him to a long-term deal.
The sticking point, Lamont Smith said Thursday, is that the one-year, $9.884 million offer that comes with the franchise tag doesn't provide the long-term commitment Bryant expected after playing for the veteran minimum, about $760,000, in 2008. Bryant maintains his stance of not wanting to revisit the long-term issue after 2009.
"Antonio's point is that he wants and deserves security," Smith said. "He proved himself in every aspect last season. He felt he is deserving of being treated like guys who play well and are good citizens, as he was (in 2008).
"He's not happy or pleased with it. He's pleased that he can remain a Tampa Bay Buc. But the circumstances he is not pleased with. And that was the case based on my conversations with him just a few hours ago."
Smith said he submitted his latest contract proposal two days ago but never received a response and was not informed the team was proceeding to franchise Bryant. He said he learned of the move after it was official.
"I don't know if they're still interested in negotiating," Smith said.
Bryant, who turns 28 on March 9, would be amenable to a four- to six-year deal. "We're open to talking about that," Smith said. "We haven't been inflexible, and we don't intend to be inflexible."
Last year, free agent receivers Javon Walker (Oakland) and Bernard Berrian (Minnesota) signed blockbuster deals that each included $16 million in guaranteed payouts. Bryant perhaps could have fielded similar offers on the open market had he been allowed to become an unrestricted free agent. As a franchise player, he can negotiate with other clubs, but the Bucs retain the right of first refusal and would receive two first-round draft picks as compensation from any club that signs him.
General manager Mark Dominik said the team will continue talks about a long-term deal: "We're able to discuss (that) until July 15 … but I'd like to keep that between the agent and the club."
After missing 2007, Bryant set career marks for receptions (83), receiving yards (1,248) and touchdowns (seven) to lead the Bucs last season.
That performance, combined with his relationship with receivers coach Richard Mann, prompted the Bucs to make Bryant one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL.
"We feel like Antonio is a very talented football player," Dominik said. "To be honest, I'm proud that he went from a guy that was basically making league minimum to earning the salary he is. (He's) a dynamic playmaker for us on offense. We haven't had that guy who could come in here and do that for a little while, and that's not disrespecting some of the other players on this football team. But Antonio Bryant is one of those players that you almost feel like can take over a game.
"Antonio was going to be one of the hottest names in free agency, in our opinion. And our thought with him is, let's make sure we have him here, so we thought it was in the best interest of us (to make him the franchise player). I think Antonio is probably very happy that he's earned what he's earned, because he has."
Mann has coached a lot of prolific NFL receivers during his 30 years at the pro and collegiate levels, including Keyshawn Johnson, Mark Clayton and Andre Rison.
"I'm starting to put (Bryant) right up at the top of the list with the ones I really thought were great,'' Mann said. "I haven't been around him as long as some other guys, but this will solidify it for me as soon as we get going again. But going into the season, there's no doubt in my mind he'll be there. He'll probably be better than last year."


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Windows XP (with Service Pack 2)
1. Verify that wireless communication is enabled on your laptop.
2. Right-click the wireless network connection icon in your taskbar then click View Available Wireless Networks.
3. The Wireless Network Connection dialogue box appears as shown in Figure 2. If no networks appear, click Refresh Network List in the upper-left corner.
4. Choose the wireless network Kiosk by click on its name and then click Connect. If Kiosk does not show, you may need to create a new connection with Kiosk as the SSID.
5. Windows XP will briefly change the network's connection status to Acquiring Network Address, and then to Connected. You can now choose the Wireless Network Connection dialogue box.
6. Open your web browser to reach your homepage. At this point, you can type in the name of the website you wish to visit. Please note that not all web sites are accessible through the GBMC Internet connection.


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RONALD McDonald, Pudsey Bear and Hampden Roary...the list of weird and wonderful mascots out there is endless.
But have any of them struck a lightning pose with Usain Bolt, patted Kate Middleton's baby bump and had dozens of statues erected in their honour? No they have not.
When it comes to mascots there's only one giant cuddly thistle in our hearts.
This week we reported how a petition had been launched to keep Glasgow 2014 icon Clyde in the spotlight. Such is the demand for the purple haired fella that more than 1600 signatures have been gathered to make him the city's permanent mascot.
You could argue there are more important issues going on in the world and you'd be right. But the power of a mascot can't be underestimated. I still have my childhood Angus the Bull - proud mascot of Aberdeen FC - soft toy and wouldn't dream of throwing him out.
If the marketing teams get it right, like they have with Clyde, mascots can appeal to all generations. The fact that Clyde was designed by schoolgirl Beth Gilmour adds to his appeal.
I do have a wee confession about Clyde, though.
When he was first unveiled two years ago I just didn't understand his purpose. I met him way back at the start and found his big eyes, sprouting hair and plant-based hands kind of creepy. Even backstage at events people would pander to him so I decided Clyde was a diva.
But, you know, it does take a while for a symbol to become accepted. And Clyde really did earn his place. The moment huge floral hedges of Clyde appeared outside Kelvingrove Museum and in Glasgow Green, my fondness of the thistle began to rise.
It looked like Edward Scissorhands was having a field day and I couldn't wait to see what was next.
I wasn't disappointed - because a series of Clydes wearing different outfits (I liked the Unicef one best) were dotted around the city to form a trail.
People have bought into the mascot too. He became a sell-out after all the cuddly Clydes, except a few of the 1m tall models sold out. More than 46,000 fans bought Clyde toys since the beginning of July, generating £675,000. Catherine Yuill, who is behind the petition urging officials to let Clyde stay, says he was the highlight of the Commonwealth Games.
That's maybe a bit much - surely the athletes like Erraid Davies, Lynsey Sharp and Micky Yule were the real stars?
But Clyde did have a certain je ne sais quoi and it would be nice to have him around a while longer.
If only to lighten up things as we enter the final sprint to the referendum.
I'd take Clyde the friendly thistle over the ducking and diving Alistair Darlings and Alex Salmonds of the world any day.


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Exactly a year ago, unsigned duo Honeyblood were playing the T Break stage at T in the Park. Now here they are with a cool label deal and a debut album that's easily one of the best of 2014.
Their surface style - a melodic collision of grunge/shoegaze/C86 - is something that's in favour right now, but there's more to this than fashion: the lyrics set out a feminist agenda that's sweetened by old-school girl-band harmonies. Nevertheless, every ex-boyfriend on the planet will wither at Super Rat ("scumbag, sleaze, slimeball, grease"), as every abuser will be humbled at Choker ("what doesn't kill you just makes you stronger"). Stina Tweeddale's defiant, don't-mess guitar and iron-will vocals are to the fore, but there's a rhythmic joie de vivre in Shona McVicar's drumming and a hefty rumble at the bottom end that negates any need for a bass guitar. No filler exists across a dozen songs, from rabbit-punch opener Fall Forever through moshpit instigator Killer Bangs, the latter simply another minor classic on a major indie album.
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Diane Farr Set for Recurring Role on PRIVATE PRACTICE
Diane Farr, best known for her full-time gigs on the hit shows NUMB3RS and RESCUE ME, has officially joined the final season of PRIVATE PRACTICE in a recurring role.
Her arc will stretch over several episodes - including the series finale early next year - but her debut is set for Dec. 11. Farr will reportedly play a woman named Miranda, though no other details on her profession or relationship with other characters have been announced at this time. Though nothing has officially been laid out on Farr's character, there's speculation that Miranda might serve as the "happily ever after" for series favorite, Dr. ShelDon Wallace (who will be the focus of the Dec. 11 episode.)
Farr has continued to land guest roles on many television shows since NUMB3RS concluded, including Shonda Rhimes' initial breakthough drama, GREY'S ANATOMY, as well as DESPERATE HOSUEWIVES, CALIFORNICATION, and THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER.
ABC's PRIVATE PRACTICE is set to conclude its six-season run in early 2013.


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WE are taking the Grand Princess cruise in Septmeber 5th 2009, 2 65 year old woman. We need some information on these 2 ports. Nothing looks that great to see or am I missing something. We really don't want to use private don't want the stress of it.
Welcome to Cruise-Chat.
Since I have no idea what you've looked at I'll just say I found the Titanic Tour in Cobh very interesting. I haven't been to Bruge yet, so maybe someone else can comment.
In Bruges you can take a taxi from the port & just wander around the town or take a canal cruise.
That is what we plan on doing
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Scott Jagow: I'm here to pronounce that the private equity buying spree is dead. I'm sure at some point huge deals leveraged with massive amounts of debt will be resurrected. But for now, the credit market has killed them. Thompson Financial just came out with the numbers. Stephen Beard has more from London.
Stephen Beard: Thompson says that the global volume of private equity acquisitions is down by 64 percent from a year ago.
The sharp decline is due to the banks' reluctance to lend. They shoveled billions of dollars into private equity firms during the boom, but now they've stopped shoveling.
They're up to their necks in private equity loans that they've underwritten but cannot now sell on to investors, says Andrew Hilton of the CSFI think tank.
Andrew Hilton: The markets are completely clogged, they're constipated, they're stuck. You can't clear $500 billion worth of deals that are out there and the banks can't fund them.
The problem is most acute in the U.S. American banks have been left holding $280 billion worth of debt.
In London, this is Stephen Beard for Marketplace.


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You buy 'em here -- you are buying them because you think something is going to happen positively tonight in Europe.
That's the only reason you can buy 'em, because nothing good's going to be happening here.
We have a whole party that doesn't want anything to happen and we have a president that is committed to a different agenda and we have a Federal Reserve that just told us to be afraid.
Now, stranger things have happened. Maybe the 20% declines in equities over there finally inspire a concerted effort to stem these declines.
I just don't see it happening.
And the strength of the dollar says I am going to be right.


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Your cast bullets should not have any mould halve fins on them. They should look like they have come from a CNC machine. The fins are 'adding' to the diameter of the bullet(s) and are causing the brass to bulge (according to what you have described). You are also attempting to correct a problem that will not go away with the use of the Lee Factory Crimp Die. This die is not intended to be used with cast bullets. You are swaging the cartridge (and the cast bullet) down to a lesser diameter. Fix the cast bullet problem first, stop using the FCD for cast bullets, and get the Lyman 2 Step M Expander Die to properly prepare your case mouths for cast bullets. You will be back in the ballgame once you have achieved this.
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Correcting some misinformation
Take a look at the SAAMI drawing for 9 mm Luger. It likely answers a lot of your issues.
Note that the diameter of the case mouth of a loaded round is 0.3800" -0.007", or 0.3730" to 0.3800". Set your crimp die so the case mouth diameter falls into that range.
Note that the COL is 1.000"-1.169", and not 1.100" minimum. I don't know where you got that.
Keep in mind that SAAMI specs are for manufacturers to follow so their ammunition is compatible with all brands of guns and magazines. If something else works better in one of your particular guns, you can use it. It just won't necessarily work in some other gun. The main thing is that you work your load up in your gun with your seating depth, while watching for pressure signs.
Also note that while commercial jacketed round nose bullets tend to have elliptical noses, many makers of molds for cast bullets seem to have found that harder to cut than just a simple hemisphere on top of a conical section (Lee molds, for example). That shape is shorter and fatter than an elliptical nose profile is for a given weight. It is also often fatter at the ogive forward of the bullet bearing surface (the cylindrical portion). This forces you to seat deeper for the same feed reliability.
You may already be at your best seating depth. The "plunk" test works when a cartridge headspaces on the case mouth, as is the design for this cartridge. However, with lead bullets it often improves accuracy and reduces leading if you headspace on the bullet instead. This means the bullet sticks out just enough to come to a rest in the throat of the barrel just before the case mouth makes it all the way to the end of the chamber. This is because it is easier to distort a lead bullet on its way into the throat, so it's important that it start out straight. Jacketed bullets are tough enough to tend to align themselves on the way into the throat without distorting. Below is how this looks in the .45 1911 (third from left) but it applies to the 9 by analogy. It won't make so pronounced a "plunk", but it shoots well.
I don't know where the guys calling for .358" bullets are getting that idea. It is standard practice to make commercial lead bullets 0.001" wider than bore groove diameter. While the .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and .357 Maximum cartridges all have .357 groove diameter barrels and therefore get .358" cast bullets as standard, the .380 ACP, 9 mm Luger, .38 Auto, and misleadingly named .357 SIG all have .355" groove diameters and therefore will want .356" lead bullets standard. Unless slugging your barrel has shown you to have an oversize groove diameter, .356" is what you want.
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Because every 9mm I have slugged is .357. I know its not always the case, but almost everyone I've talked to in person and on castboolits forum say the same thing for 9mm and for .380.
I cast and load for seven .380's and four 9mm's, and they all have .357 bore's and get .358 bullets
The .357's and .38spl get .358-.360.
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Interesting observation and a surprise to me. Certainly the .357" and .451" bores are not made that much over their nominal dimensions. It should tend to cause terrible leading issues with all the .356" commercial cast bullets out there. It should also tend to cause some underperformance of 9 mm ammo, as the SAAMI test barrel spec is 0.3550" +0.0005" groove diameter, so you know ammunition pressure and velocity testing isn't being done with the loose bores. The only 9 mm I have is European-made .380 and it slugs 0.3553".
I see the complaints about 9 mm bore diameter variability on Castboolits.com. So this leads me to fall back on the standard casting advice to slug your bore before choosing a final sizing diameter.
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[Yang Aili aka Olive Young ... or vice-versa]
For the researcher on some aspect of Chinese culture, especially one using Western language resources, a recurring source of confusion is the practice of Westernizing Chinese names. To take a current example from motion pictures, the modern international star Maggie Cheung has a name familiar to many movie fans in the West, although in her native Hong Kong she would be known by her Cantonese name Cheung Man-Yuk, and by its Mandarin pronunciation Zhang Manyu on the Chinese mainland. The Taiwan Mandarin pronunciation would be the same as the mainland's, although it would be romanized as Chang Man-yu. Filmmakers in Hong Kong adopt Western forms of their names to a great extent, and those from Taiwan less so. On the mainland the practice is almost unknown today, although it had a vogue during the 1920s.
But we know the names of today's stars because we have their films, with credits we can use as a reference. If we didn't already know it, the English credits would inform us that 成龙 (Cheng Long) is Jackie Chan, that 李明 (Li Ming) is Leon Lai, or that 林岭东 (Lin Lingdong) is the director Ringo Lam. But for the historian the problem is especially troublesome: so many of the early Chinese films are lost, we have little to aid us in linking the Chinese and English names. As I mentioned earlier, the 1920s present a special headache because Anglicizing names was the fashion, and in English language books and articles which discuss Chinese cinema, the English form of a name was usually the only one mentioned in the article, while Chinese resources today ignore the English names completely. Since some of their movies exist, we know that "Butterfly Wu" was Hu Die 胡蝶, and "Raymond King" was Jin Yan 金焰. But what about those many directors, performers, etc. with no surviving films?
Film historian William Drew wrote recently seeking information about a 1920s actress credited as "E.E. Dick," and publicized as "China's Pearl White." He thoughtfully sent along some mid-1920s English language newspaper articles about Chinese movies, which said this actress was noted for her daredevil movie roles, hence the Pearl White comparison. Unfortunately, my research didn't turn up much: E.E. Dick was the English screen name of an actress named Zhai Qiqi 翟绮绮 (Chai Ch'i-Ch'i in the Wade-Giles romanization still used in Taiwan). We know this from the credits in the one silent film of hers which survives,《A String of Pearls》, based on DeMaupassant's "The Necklace." She made only three silent films for the Great Wall studio in 1925-26. In the first two, her role was that of principal supporting actress, the female lead's best friend. Neither of these was of the action/adventure genre. In the third,《The Hypocrite》she had the female lead. This film is also lost, but written sources which provide the film's synopsis do indicate her character was often in peril, without providing any details as to specific situations, how she escaped, etc. (This lack of specifics is a recurring problem in working with written sources alone: hero confronts villain, they struggle, villain is slain. How? Gunfight? Fell off a cliff? Run through with a sword? The written sources rarely tell us.) So while this film may well have included the Pearl White-type cliffhanger situations, without the movie itself we have no way of affirming that. After this third film, Zhai Qiqi/E.E. Dick vanished from the screen, for reasons unknown, although marriage was a common reason for actresses retiring back then. Whatever the reason, she returned in 1934 with a recurring supporting role in a popular comedy series ("Mr. Wang"), as the wife of the title character's best friend.
Another Great Wall studio actress during the 20s, in fact their top performer for most of the decade, was Yang Aili 杨爱立, also credited as "Olive Young," and hyped by her studio as "China's Mary Pickford." Western media praised her as a role model for young Chinese women aspiring to Hollywood-style modernity: she was the very image of a flapper, and as an article in an American newspaper put it:
"Miss Olive Young seems to be the reigning movie star of China. Miss Young employs a secretary, who spends a good deal of her time sending away autographed photographs in response to a huge fan mail from all over the country, and even from sections of Siam, where Chinese-made films have become popular. Her picture appears almost daily in the Chinese press to whose representatives she grants frequent interviews. She rides to the studio from her home each morning in an imported sedan (automotive) which would do credit to many Hollywood stars. She wears silk hose and her hair is marcelled. She will go down to fame as the first Chinese actress to consent to participation in an actual kissing scene before the camera. In the formal Chinese dramas such a scene would have caused a riot in the conventional plays which usually began at 11 in the morning and ran on leisurely until midnight, with time out for tea and then a resumption until dawn. Once the ice was broken the Chinese scenario-writers wrote kissing scenes into all the pictures, and now no picture starring Miss Young is complete without several such scenes..."
--San Antonio Light" American Weekly section, "China's Movie Queens," October 24, 1926
"Out of a remote canton there came to Shanghai a little Chinese girl who was destined to become the greatest motion picture star of the East. Her Chinese name has long since been lost in the shuffle. She became Miss Olive Young when her name got into the lights of the motion picture theaters in Shanghai, Canton, Hongkong [sic] and Peking. She is a splendid example of the modern Chinese girl, who has won her way to fame in a profession which has been such a boon to other women from every part of the world. She employs a secretary to answer the thousands of "fan" letters she gets from all parts of the world. She rides from her home to the studio in an imported automobile, driven by an imported chauffeur. She speaks several languages. Her picture appears almost daily in the Chinese press, in some section or other of the vast country. She marcels her hair, uses a lipstick exactly as does [sic] her Caucasian sisters in Hollywood, and she is, in a word, the modern woman. And to her may go the credit for the general modernization of many other women in China. Every Chinese girl takes Miss Young as a model of what the young girl should be.
What was it that sent Miss Young from her country home in the interior of China to seek a career in the great city? She had read of the success of another young woman, Anna May Wong. Miss Wong, born in San Francisco, went to Hollywood, the capital of the film empire. Against the competition of beauties from all parts of the world she won fame and fortune. Her success inspired many girls in China to seek careers, not only in their native, but also in the Occident. ..."
--San Antonio Light, November 18, 1928, "The American Weekly" section.
The last paragraph is mostly fiction. Anna May Wong was born and raised in Los Angeles, not San Francisco, but that is irrelevant to the story of Olive Young. To begin with, while Ms. Young did leave her country home in the interior, it was not the interior of China, but that of the United States. St. Joseph, Missouri, to be precise, where she was born Olive Young on June 21, 1903 or 1907. Yes, Olive Young was her birth name. In Chinese film credits she was billed as "Yang Aili" 杨爱立, a Sinocized version of her actual name. (In China, the surname is given first, followed by the given name.) Written in Western format, as in sources such as the Internet Movie Database, the name would be Aili Yang = Olive Young. While she may well have been inspired by Anna May Wong, Olive's original trip to China came at the age of 16, when her parents sent her to Hong Kong to complete her education. The record doesn't tell us specifically how she got into acting, but two years later she was in Shanghai, where she appeared in two films for the Anglo-American Tobacco Company's Film Department in 1925. The following year, she moved to the Great Wall studio, and quickly became one of its leading stars, acting the lead or a major supporting role in seven silents made between 1926 and 1928. In 1929, Olive Young had the lead in one more Chinese film, with the Minxin Film Studio, after which she returned to the U.S. She had a brief career in Hollywood, appearing in three early sound movies, in one of which, the 1930s Western "Trailin' Trouble" starring Hoot Gibson, she had a major supporting role. During this time, she seems to have been a favorite on the Hollywood party circuit, as her name turns up in several gossip columns of the day as attending this or that party. For one example:
Wanderings around Hollywood....or perhaps I'd better say Chinatown...naturally, I couldn't miss seeing Mei Lanfang, China's greatest actor, make his bow before the critical eyes of Hollywood folk...so it was up to Paul Spier to throw me a Chinese dinner...to sorta get in the mood of the evening, you know....pretty Olive Young, "China's Mary Pickford," was in the party.
--Jimmy Starr's column in the May 14, 1930 Los Angeles Record
Her last film role was an uncredited part as a maid in 1931, after which the record of her life is blank until the end. We do not know for certain why her movie career ended at that point, but she probably ran up against the same lack of meaningful roles for Asians that drove Anna May Wong to Europe. We do know that at the end of the 1930s, Olive was a New York-based nightclub singer, and on the evening of September 29, 1940, after appearing in a floor show in Bayonne, NJ, she collapsed and was taken to the hospital. She contracted pneumonia, and died on October 4, 1940. Her age at time of death is unclear: the Internet Movie Database lists her year of birth as 1907, which would make her 33 when she died; her New York Times obituary lists her age as 37, which would mean a 1903 year of birth. Also uncertain is why she left China, when she was young and at the peak of her stardom. Of course, the answer may be as simple as homesickness. But another possible reason is that while Olive Young undoubtedly spoke Chinese, having been born and raised in the U.S. may have left her with an American accent, and with sound films on the horizon she perhaps felt inadequate. This could also explain why she did not return to China when her Hollywood career dried up. A further hint of this is found in her listing in the China Cinema Encyclopaedia (Shanghai, 1995), which states that her family's ancestral home was Guangdong, indicating her dialect was most likely Cantonese, useless in Mandarin-only Shanghai sound films. In Hong Kong, where Cantonese was dominant, the film industry was just starting to emerge from the disastrous general strike, so that was probably not an option.
[late in her China film career, Yang/Young was the hero's love interest in two swordsman films. Left, in 1927's《The Arrow of Hate》, and right, in 1928's《Heroic Gan Fengchi》. Click on images to enlarge.]
It is also noteworthy that the Great Wall studio, in building up her image as the model of the modern young Chinese woman was so vague, indeed evasive, in its publicity regarding such details as her hometown, her background, Chinese name, etc. For while the volume of her fan mail demonstrated how admired she was by young Chinese women, they might not have been so enthusiastic about taking an American flapper as their role model, even an ethnic Chinese one.
*************************************************************************************China Filmography (all as actress):
Closing a Rift
The Shameless Girl
Unlucky Couple (Han Xuemei)
At the End of her Rope (Liang Shucan)
The Arrow of Hate (Miss Hu)
Hero Gan Fengchi
The Shadow of Evil
Romantic Opportunity in a Poor Village
Hot-blooded Man (aka Her Love) (female student)


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Iranian religious leaders, US bishops condemn terrorism, weapons of mass destruction
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Catholic World News – August 25, 2016
Four US bishops met recently in Rome with five Iranian religious leaders and issued a joint declaration condemning terrorism.
Bishop Oscar Cantú, chairman of the US bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace, and Cardinal Theodore McCarrick led the delegation that represented the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
"We regard the development and use of weapons of mass destruction and acts of terrorism as immoral," the signatories stated. "We call on all nations to reject acquiring such weapons and call on those who possess them to rid themselves of these indiscriminate weapons, including chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons."
"For similar reasons, we oppose all acts of terrorism, especially those that directly target innocent civilians, whether the perpetrator is a state, a non-state group, or an individual," they continued. "We also reject indiscriminate sanctions and other policies that impose harm on innocent civilians, especially the most vulnerable."
The signatories also condemned "the forced expulsion of people from their homelands" and lamented "the spread of extremist ideologies, often fueled by superficial and erroneous readings of religious texts, that negate the inherent worth and dignity of every person, regardless of religious belief."


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By Blitzo
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|Fun easy solo!
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|it is a wide jamcrack. but very straightforward and fun
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rating: 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
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rating: 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
|Nice easy intro to climbing wider cracks--especially good for beginners. I'd say that the old Wolfe guidebook of F5 was correct, and I'd call it 5.4, especially if led. More challenging and interesting than B-2 and B-3 on Trashcan rock.
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|For a crack there wasn't much crack climbing. I don't think I've ever groveled so much on a 5.3. I must've missed something!
By Dave Kos
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|Set this up for my kids this weekend. There's a crux section about 8 feet up that's definitively harder than 5.3. This one may be frustrating for small children.
By Justin Peacock
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|Fun for a quick route but nothing magical. The first 1/3 of the route protects with hand size cams, but the rest needs big cams. Saw a beginning leader get stuck mid route when he realized he had no pro.


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While his royal teammate is steady addressing a million and two questions, Dwyane Wade, secretly known as Agent D3, is a death-defying, paragliding, intelligence officer assigned with the sole task of restoring ring ceremonies to the city of Miami. He, along with his trusty sidekick, Specialist H, have approximately 82 games to prepare to meet their destiny and achieve their goal.
Top-tier athletes usually have the most bodacious commercial campaigns going into a new season and this Jumpman23 ad is nothing to scoff at, dude. This makes two of the Heat's "Big Three" already cashing checks off the court. Chris Bosh, anytime you wanna get in on this action, there's money to be made my dude.
Get the full briefing on their Facebook page. With the strenous missions that a NBA year has to offer, this saga could get quite interesting.


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Champaign, Ill. - At least one team scored 10 or more runs for the fourth straight games in the four-game series between Penn State and Illinois on Sunday but unfortunately for the Nittany Lions, it was the Illini's turn to put up double digits as the Illini earned a split of the weekend series with the Nittany Lions with a 17-6 win in the series finale.
The game capped a weekend of offensive fireworks for both teams as the teams combined to score 92 runs, including 43 for the Nittany Lions. Penn State put up 10 or more runs in three of the four games while Illinois did the same for two of the four games, including 20 runs in the first game.
An eight-run fourth inning by Illinois broke open the game, as Illinois had led just 3-0 heading into the fourth. Meanwhile, Penn State did not record a hit until the fifth inning against Illinois starter Billy Barrett and after scoring two in the fifth and four in the sixth, it got no more runs. The Illini, meanwhile, scored in every inning except for the second.
Offensively for Penn State, Ryan Boonie went 2-for-2 with a pair of walks and an RBI and reached base in all four plate appearances. Wes Borden had two RBI and extended his hitting streak to 15 games. Rick Marlin scored a pair of runs and went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Illinois took a 2-0 lead in the first inning as they got a pair of singles from Joe Bonadonna and Kyle Hudson to lead off the inning and they used a throwing error and balk to move up. Bonadonna scored on the balk and Hudson later scored on a groundout. Another pair of throwing errors in the third helped the Illini score one more run, unearned, to take a 3-0 lead.
The disasterous fourth inning for Penn State featured just four singles but also two walks and and another error, making three of the runs unearned. Seth Whitehill relieved starter Mike Lorentson to begin the fourth and after getting the first out, walked a hitter and then gave up three straight singles, leading to one run being scored. He then issued a bases-loaded walk to Bonadonna to force in a run before being relieved by Paul Hawkins, who was greeted by a two-run single by Hudson. After getting the second out of the inning on a fly out, Aaron Johnson reached on a fielder's choice when Lou Picconi's throw to second on a grounder to short pulled Landon Nakata off the bag for an error. That was followed by a double by Ryan Hastings to knock in another run and a two-run single by Daniel Webb to score two more.
After being held hitless in the first four and two-thirds innings by Barrett, the Nittany Lions finally broke through both in the hits and runs column in the fifth inning as Marlin doubled with two outs and was followed by back-to-back walks by Boonie and Picconi. Borden followed by extending his hitting streak with a single through the right side to score two runs.
Hawkins gave up one more run in the fifth before being relieved by Calvin Grumley. Penn State then scored four runs in the sixth, putting together a string of six straight hitters reaching base, but also having two runners cut down at the plate. Joe Blackburn began the inning with a double to right center. Rob Yodice walked and Brian Ernst reached on an infield single. Cory Wine drove in Blackburn with an infield hit and Marlin drew a bases-loaded walk to force in another run. Another infield hit, this one by Boonie off relief pitcher Mike Stankiewicz, scored another run. Then, Wine was forced out at the plate on a grounder to third by Picconi before Marlin scored and the other runners moved up on a passed ball. However, Boonie was then cut down at home on a close play on a chopper back to the mound off the bat of Borden and Nakata lined out to right to end the inning.
Illinois scored one in the sixth off Grumley and then scored three more in the seventh off John Karr. They also scored one in the eighth off closer Drew O'Neil, who was making his first appearance of the series, although it was unearned as it was helped by a passed ball and an error.
Penn State finishes the weekend with a 10-10 overall record in Big Ten play and in the same place in which it started the weekend, in a tie for fifth place with Northwestern, who split with Ohio State. The Nittany Lions will play a midweek road game at Villanova on Wednesday, its final scheduled midweek game of the year, before returning home for two straight Big Ten series and their longest home stand of the year, beginning next Friday against Michigan State.
Notes: Borden's 15-game hitting streak is the longest for a Nittany Lion since Dan Beers hit in 15 straight games in 1998....O'Neil gave up his first run of the year to a Big Ten team but it was unearned. He is still yet to give up an earned run to a Big Ten team during the regular season and has only given up one earned run to a Big Ten team in his career, which came during the Big Ten Tournament last year....Penn State's 43 runs scored in the four-game series were the most for the Nittany Lions in a series under head coach Robbie Wine and the most since April 10-12, 1998 in a four-game series against Northwestern, which the Nittany Lions also split.


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Moving to Boston
There are many traits about the city that you will notice as you begin moving to Boston. First, Massachusetts is a commonwealth and not technically a state—though the distinction primarily means Bostonians think they're a little different from the rest of the country.
Another Boston distinction is the use of language. One of the first things a newcomer moving to Boston should realize is that there isn't actually one single Boston accent, despite the classic "pahk the cah in Hahvad Yahd."
A seasoned local can tell which neighborhood another Bostonian grew up within a few sentences. Specific Boston vocabulary includes calling water fountains "bubblers," submarine sandwiches "grinders," clams "steamers," and describing something exemplary or very good as "wicked."
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When moving to Boston, keep in mind that the real estate market is based around September-to-September school calendars.
Landlords know college students are their bread and butter (or their New England clam chowder), and many professionals work at Boston's colleges. Because of this, housing fluctuates on the school-year schedule, with the lowest prices during the off season of March to May. The best apartment deals are usually found in July or August, getting a jump on leases starting September 1.
Month-by-month rentals are uncommon except for pricey, furnished apartments catering to corporate professionals. Off-season apartment deals, for example in March, can appear when vacancies prove hard to fill—but waiting is riskier; the nicest spots are usually gobbled up in late August.
If you're looking for the best deals for moving to Boston, real estate agents are a common option. Word of mouth, footwork, community newspapers and websites can help—but the expense of moving to Boston and the desirability of specific neighborhoods often makes experience invaluable. Because of the quarter-of-a-million students, booking moving companies and planning in advance are crucial, especially during Labor Day weekend. Moving to Boston in the dead of winter isn't desirable because of the potential for sudden snowstorms. Street Occupancy Permits are handy for moving to Boston because you can reserve specific spaces near your new home for unloading your belongings. Ask your moving company about these parking permits; some movers take care of everything for you, while others require you to obtain and post the street permit prior to your move day.
For home buyers, Victorians, brownstones, colonials and capes are common. Boston's commitment to historical preservation means houses retain personal touches. For renters, first month's rent, last month's and a security deposit (often equal to one month's rent) are usually required up front, though explaining that you're a desirable tenant can sometimes spread the payment over the first few months. Given the cold winters, it's important to know if heat and hot water are included. If you'll be driving a car, parking is a challenge and renting spots can add hundreds to monthly expenses.
Remember to change your address with the US Postal Service before moving to Boston so that your mail reaches your new home on time.
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Boston has 21 different neighborhoods and is sometimes called "The City of Neighborhoods." Because the city was founded in the 1600s, Boston is a cultural bastion with many unique communities well-suited for raising children, feasting on culture and art, and prowling the nightlife. Boston's various textures offer sophisticated modern schools, diverse social events and fine dining. A popular source for local eateries is Phantom Gourmet.
When moving to Boston, it's hard to learn the neighborhoods, let alone the boundaries. Locals debate where one neighborhood begins or another ends. The best starting point is to remember that Boston is one of the oldest US cities and has developed over centuries. The state's community profiles help with insights into school systems, health data and property taxes.
Media Outlets
If you're moving to Boston, you'll want to have a comprehensive list of the most important local news sources. Here's a quick overview of some of the most indispensable publications in Beantown.
The Boston Globe
Known far and wide as the newspaper to subscribe to if you're living in the Boston area, The Boston Globe isn't only the biggest newspaper in the city, but in the entire New England region. It offers everything from local to international news, sports, finance, business, and information to help you find cultural and community events.
Considered a liberal-leaning newspaper, The Globe has won eight Pulitzer Prizes since its inception in 1872. Its circulation is around 225,000 during the week and on Saturdays, and nearly 370,000 on Sundays.
Boston Herald
The main rival to the Boston Globe, the Boston Herald has been in business a full quarter century longer, with an establishment date of 1846. Serving over 100,000 readers during the week and close to 85,000 on weekends, the Herald has won six Pulitzer Prizes and is considered a right-leaning news publication (in contrast to the Globe). Published daily, you can expect to find local, state, national and international news coverage along with sports, job listings and community events calendars.
The Improper Bostonian
One of the perks of living inside Boston is free access to The Improper Bostonian, a magazine-format publication that's a pure lifestyle guide with reviews of restaurants and clubs, tips on local cultural events, and interviews with local celebrities. Outside of Boston, the bi-weekly publication costs a mere $1.20 per issue.
Bay Windows
Catered to Boston's LGBT community, Bay Windows is an environmentally aware publication distributed on Thursdays and Fridays. It acts as a local and national news and events calendar, and also features editorials appealing to an equal range of political affiliations.
Local TV News Channels
Local and national news can be found on a variety of Boston TV stations, including:
- WBZ TV 4 (CBS affiliate)
- WCBV TV 5 (ABC affiliate)
- WFXT TV 25 (Fox affiliate)
- WUNI TV 27 (Univision Spanish language)
- WGBG TV 2 (PBS affiliate)
Getting Around
On the street and on the roads, a newcomer moving to Boston will notice:
- Pedestrians always have the right of way
- Rotaries go round and round
- The fast-paced streets were originally made for horses and buggies
- The largest public works project in history
- A vast number of one-way streets
If a pedestrian decides to cross, cars stop regardless of a "Do Not Walk" sign and, unlike New York City, it's inappropriate to honk at the pedestrian. Rotaries are uncommon in many parts of the country but are constant in Boston. The best strategy is to know how many right turns you'll pass before turning and then to approach the outside just before your turn. Massachusetts has had roads since well before cars were invented, which means city streets are curved and narrow. In Boston traffic, the cars don't drive the roads, the roads drive the cars. If you're a newcomer, it's best to gain experience on stop-and-go thoroughfares like Route 9.
At somewhere north of $15 billion, the Central Artery/Tunnel Project called "The Big Dig" was the largest public works project in history and was intended to improve traffic congestion—though some argue that increased popularity led to limited improvements. One-way streets are self-explanatory: be careful, there are lots of them.
Another thing to look out for is that Boston dislikes street signs. It's important to have a map, directions, a GPS, or a Bostonian in your car with you.
Because of issues with driving and parking, a popular option is the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's public transportation. The "T" (subway train) and bus system has four main lines covering the city: Red (once ending at Harvard; the school's color is crimson), Blue (following the ocean), Green (going to tree-lined suburbs) and Orange (once travelling above the former Orange Street). The T doesn't always go to the farther suburbs late at night, so parking at stops closer to the city is the common solution for commuters. Another key aspect of Boston transportation is Logan Airport in East Boston. Logan's the largest airport in New England, has been open since 1923, and services many national and international destinations.
Boston's climate is mitigated by the Atlantic's Gulf Stream, but the weather has a mind of its own. July is the warmest month, usually averaging in the 70s and reaching the 90s. January is the coolest, tending to average temperatures below freezing. Summers are rainy and humid. Winters are a time for wearing layers and bundling up. Some say there are four seasons, though others say there are only three, with just a muddy week tucked between winter and summer. Boston's finest season might be fall because of the foliage. It's best to be prepared for anything, because the April Fool's Day Blizzard of 1997 created a state of emergency and was Boston's third largest snowfall of all time at 25.4 inches.
While known for elite colleges, Greater Boston takes all education seriously. Public education first began in Boston; the city's commitment to learning extends to all Boston schools. There are 134 Boston Public Schools, attended by 57,050 students. 17,840 students attend other institutions such as parochial schools, private schools, suburban schools and public charter schools. Home schooling is rarer than in much of the country, partially due to additional regulation. 98.8 percent of Boston Public School teachers are licensed for their specific teaching assignment.
Parents moving to Boston can find addition education information by calling the following resources:
- The School Hot Line [assigning students, transfers and waiting lists]: (617) 635-9046
- Boston Public Schools [general information]: (617) 635-9000.
Politics are big in Boston. Whether talking about the Kennedys or grassroots environmentalism, everyone has a point of view. The first step to joining the ongoing conversation is registering to vote. You can do so at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, the City Clerk's office, or by requesting a Massachusetts voter registration form by mail. The Registry of Motor Vehicles website even lets you search the current wait time at nearby branches.
Boston provides trash and recycling services; read up on specific regulations and collection days for each Boston neighborhood.
Other considerations for moving to Boston include the state sales tax of 6.25 percent, with no local sales taxes except for hotels and restaurants. Food and clothing under $175 and prescription medications are exempt. Neighboring New Hampshire doesn't charge sales tax and is popular for shopping trips. Massachusetts' income tax was cut to 5.25 percent in January of 2012; renters can deduct half of their rent, up to $2,500 per year. Property taxes vary substantially by town. Boston's 2012 rate is 1.3 percent. Automobiles are taxed at 2.5 percent of the assessed value. Additional tax information is available on the City of Boston's Taxes page.
Street Occupancy Permits are great for your Boston moving day. Buying a permit allows you to reserve spaces for unloading belongings. The City of Boston also provides additional parking information, including plans for snow emergencies. A local custom is that Bostonians shovel out parking spaces and then save their space with objects like traffic cones or lawn chairs. If you move one out of the way, you're stealing someone's hard-earned spot and they'll probably be displeased.
Here are numbers for other governmental and community resources:
- Boston Water Department: (617) 989-7000
- Department of Public Works: (617) 635-4900
- To check for power lines before digging: (888) 344-7233 [(800) DIG-SAFE]


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text: Inaugural Lectures http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2284 2017-09-21T14:17:26Z 2017-09-21T14:17:26Z It's all in a cup of "tea" Schutte, Rudolph http://hdl.handle.net/10394/20536 2017-03-03T08:27:37Z 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z It's all in a cup of "tea" Schutte, Rudolph Background Albuminuria as determined from easily collected spot urine or 24 hour urine samples reflects general vascular damage, associates with left ventricular hypertrophy, and predicts adverse cardiovascular and renal outcomes. However, this easily measurable and low cost marker of cardiovascular risk is not yet included in the European, American and South African hypertension guidelines and evidence in Africans is limited. Methods We provide evidence of the usability of this marker in four papers from three different studies, i.e., the Sympathetic and Ambulatory and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Africans (SABPA), the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiological (PURE) study and the combination of the prospective ONgoing Telmisartan Alone and in combination with Ramipril Global Endpoint Trial (ONTARGET) and The Telmisartan Randomised AssessmeNt Study in ACE iNtoleranT subjects with cardiovascular Disease (TRANSCEND) trials. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Profiling the Generation Y cohort Bevan-Dye, Ayesha http://hdl.handle.net/10394/19706 2017-03-29T10:07:44Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Profiling the Generation Y cohort Bevan-Dye, Ayesha Generational differences are relevant as they reflect differences in attitudes, values, ambitions and mind-sets between people. A generational cohort refers to the aggregate progeny of the preceding generation and parents of the next generation, born within a specified range of years, who go through the different stages of life together and whose values, attitudes and preferences are influenced by shared defining events and trends during their formative years that give rise to a generational consciousness and a process of social change. There are currently four identified generations in existence, namely the Silent generation (Silents), Baby Boomers (Boomers), Generation X (X-ers) and Generation Y. The Generation Y cohort is defined as individuals born between 1986 and 2005. The major force recognised to have shaped members of the Generation Y cohort is that they grew up in the connectivity of the digital age and in the era of global 24/7 television networks, which has provided them with instant exposure to global events and trends. The result of this has been a melding of cultures across the world, an ever-increasing global village effect and the emergence of a globalised Generation Y cohort. This inaugural lecture includes a discussion of the conceptualisation of generational theory and the emergence of an increasingly globalised Generation Y cohort, an outline of the factors that have shaped the Generation Y cohort and their consequent characteristics, with particular reference to the South African Generation Y cohort. 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z A legally strategic look at the octopus called school (More complex below the surface than meets the eye) De Waal, Elda http://hdl.handle.net/10394/18886 2016-09-27T12:01:11Z 2016-09-16T00:00:00Z A legally strategic look at the octopus called school (More complex below the surface than meets the eye) De Waal, Elda 2016-09-16T00:00:00Z Aspekte van die woordgroepstruktuur Krüger, Casper Jan Hendrik http://hdl.handle.net/10394/17717 2016-06-10T08:01:31Z 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Aspekte van die woordgroepstruktuur Krüger, Casper Jan Hendrik 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z


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text: Restoration Healthcare HDR Architecture's new Advocate Condell West Tower addition in Libertyville, Ill. places its emphasis on patient-centered care, fostering a restorative culture that results in a higher level of medical care and better patient outcomes. 09.27.2011 by Robert Nieminen * required fields From* To* Message cancel CONTACT When the West Tower at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Ill. opened in April 2011, the hospital became the only one in Lake County to offer private rooms to all of its adult patients. The new tower, designed by HDR Architecture, significantly expands Condell's heart and vascular program by adding diagnostic and treatment space and new inpatient units. The space provides a healing environment for patients and an inspiring work environment for staff, cultivating a non-institutional, hotel-like image for the facility. Family lounges, staff lounges and serenity rooms are thoughtfully placed, each with views to the exterior. A healing garden within the new courtyard provides views from the interior and an intimate respite with nature on the exterior. A non-denominational chapel offers space for quiet contemplation. This attention to the patients' state of mind—as well as the caregivers'—fosters a restorative culture that benefits both groups, and ultimately results in a higher level of care and better outcomes. Designed as a one-stop shop for cardiology and vascular patients, the Heart & Vascular Center's ground level and first floor includes advanced space for non-invasive cardiology, a wound treatment center, cardiac rehab, sleep center, physical and occupational therapy, and community meeting rooms. The second and third floors contain inpatient units, while the fourth floor is reserved for future expansion of the inpatient unit. Each of the two inpatient units accommodates 36 patients and is organized into two pods of 18 beds. This configuration makes it easier for families to navigate through the unit while simultaneously reducing the number of steps for staff to travel from patients to support spaces. The unit's shape is a gentle crescent that is spatially efficient, putting the support space near the center of the pod. This layout also breaks down the scale of the unit by preventing uninterrupted views down corridors. All of the new patient rooms will be used initially for medical/surgical patients. They are acuity-adaptable, however, in that the infrastructure to provide intensive care is already in place: high-acuity headwalls, de-centralized nurse sub-stations with observation windows and greater clearances around beds. Each unit also has rooms that can serve bariatric patients and patients requiring airborne infection isolation if needed. The interior design pays homage to nature and to the hospital's prairie setting. Each floor, themed to represent a season of the year, draws from a subtly different color palette. Winter is recalled with blues, spring with green, summer with purple, and autumn with browns and reds. Hints of nature adorn public spaces, waiting areas and art niches, and evoke the respective season. Light sconces outside of each patient room depict elements of nature. As they approach the building, patients and visitors encounter the Mankato limestone wall that orients them to the main entrance. Upon entering the lobby, a richly textured limestone wall extends into the building and serves as a point of reference on each floor. The lobby's large, blossom-like pendant lights and the warm wood paneling serve as soothing counterpoints to the limestone. Adjacent to and viewable from the lobby is the safari-themed pediatric waiting room, complete with brightly-colored suspended panels, liquid-infused floor tiles, bird-shaped light fixtures and a playful animal mural. Natural light was utilized throughout the facility to enhance the patient experience. In each patient room, windows extend wall-to-wall and nearly floor-to-ceiling. In the physical therapy gym and the hyperbaric chambers, windows bathe the rooms in glare-free northern light. The chapel's tall slot window washes its gently curved surface in ever-changing shades. Sustainability is addressed in many ways, including through the interior design: corridor flooring that has 35 percent recycled content; SMaRT-certified sustainable linoleum flooring in support spaces; 40 percent recycled resin materials; 39 percent recycled wall tile; 70 percent recycled content ceiling tiles; 61 percent recycled content in the main carpet; and low-odor/low-VOC paint used throughout building. Additionally, all light fixtures are fluorescent, halogen or LED. The result is a healthcare facility that offers respite from the typical stresses of a hospital visit, and feels more like a place you'd want to call home. CONTACT: back to top client advocate condell medical center 801 South Milwaukee Avenue Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 362-2900 www.advocatehealth.com/condell project team HDR Architecture, Inc. 8404 Indian Hills Drive Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 926-7080 www.hdrarchitecture.com Related Articles Trevira Takes Part in Finest Interior Award Configura Announces Free June CET Designer Webinars


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Hi David
Agree it's total scope creep - but echoing samdds - the need to update more fields via csv is great...
http://drupal.org/node/422282 - Update existing nodes on import - gives you an idea of the demand...comment #110 is a good summary - you get a mention too!
My usage would be to update my free-tags - for example, tagging a set of products as "sale item" or "10% off" - at the moment it has to be done by hand which takes ages.
Another use would be where you make a mistake and have to change the category of 300 products by hand - but lets not go back there!!! - using a stock & price updater methodology would be brilliant for that...
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Interesting development: The Bleep.com store, which introduced legal music downloads to the UK almost a decade ago (launched by IDM-powerhouse record label Warp Records), will now offer three DIY electronics kits related to music in their store, including this Electro Synth Kit from Technology Will Save Us:
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This DIY kit includes all of the components you need, including the world famous 556 Integrated Circuit, jumper wires and prototyping breadboard as well as a speaker to create your very own DIY Synth. In building the circuit you gain an understanding into how the various components combined can create a whole plethora of wonderful noises.
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The DIY Synth Kit takes about an hour to build using the breadboard and jumper wires and provided. It is important that you download the handy how–to manual from the link below to ensure all the components go in the right places. Once constructed and the battery is connected the circuit creates stable square waves. Then, using the two control potentiometers you can alter the wave's frequency and width giving you a whole array of fantastic noises….
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