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I was lucky enough take a flight the Inaugural Virgin Australia Business Class A330 service from Sydney to Perth on 26 May 2011. This Sydney to Perth service is Virgin Australia's first of many domestic business class services that the airline plans to implement this year and which the airline promises will put competition back into the Australian domestic business class market.
Virgin Australia Premium Lounge Entry & Check-in
Virgin Australia's new Premium Lounge Entry is a breeze and a dream come true for business travellers, my driver dropped me off with-in a few meters of the check-in counter then at the counter there was no queue.
After checking in I headed thru Virgin Australia's dedicated security check, which took around 3 minutes to clear, and this was only due to the fact that I had to pack and re-pack my laptop for scanning, and then I was the lucky person selected for the dreaded explosives swab test.
Time from Kerb to Lounge: From being dropped off I had cleared check-in and security and was in the Virgin Australia lounge in a record time for me of around 5 minutes.
The Lounge and Boarding
Virgin Australia's Sydney lounge is modern and inviting and has all the features you would expect from an airline lounge, including meeting rooms, workstation benches, sit down lounge areas, showers, and food/beverage service areas (including barista service).
The features I found that set this lounge apart from your other lounges were:
Barista service – Nothing beats a freshly brewed late before an early morning flight so the fact that the lounge had a Barista service was a plus added to this the quality of the coffee was outstanding.
Sit down lounge areas – Another feature I loved about the Virgin Australia Sydney Lounge is that it was divided into several different/distinct areas, for example the area that I sat in (small area just to the left of the lounge entry) is a quiet and secluded area with only a few tables and chairs it was the perfect place to catch up for a quiet chat, read a book or get some work done.
After several announcements that DJ 553 to Perth was ready for boarding I departed The Lounge heading for gate 40 where the inaugural Virgin Australia A330 service to was departing from. Arriving at the gate our group heads straight for the Priority boarding lane and we are on our aircraft within minutes.
Pre-take off
I was allocated seat 4J in Business Class which is a last row, aisle seat. Putting my two carry-on bags in the overhead locker the first thing I noticed was the extremely generous storage space in the overhead locker, well when your seat has a pitch of 60 inch (152 cm) this translates a huge amount of overhead storage.
Not long after getting settled into my seat I am offered a Champagne, orange juice or sparkling water; even though it is only 8 am this was the inaugural flight so opted for the Champagne (a 1999 Lanson Gold Label Brut) then not long later I was offered the breakfast menu to look over, the menu the menu consisted of:
Bakery – Croissant, wholemeal roll or sourdough roll services with a selection of preserves or Vegemite
Fruit – Seasonal fruit selection served with Greek yogurt and honey
Mains Mains Choice 1: Classic
Hot Breakfast – Pork sausage, bacon, spinach and goat's cheese frittata with roasted trussed cherry tomatoes
Mains Choice 2:Lemon and ricotta pancakes with pineapple, maple syrup and mint
The above included the regular selection of juices, teas & coffee with the addition of Espresso coffee from espresso machine on a domestic aircraft in Australia.
Being a big fan of a hot breakfast when travelling I had already made up my mind selecting the Classic Hot Breakfast.
Due to a paper work issue the flight ended up departing the gate a little late, and then the aircraft was held on the tarmac for a further 20 minutes by aircraft controllers because of a large number of the heavy aircraft traffic at the time. In the end the inaugural service took off around 25 minutes late, however it should be noted that our flight made up the lost time in the and landed on time in Perth.
The Seat
Virgin Australia's first two A330 that have been put into operation between Sydney and Perth are leased Emirates aircraft therefore the great news is you are getting an International Business Class seat on your domestic flight.
Virgin Australia's Business Class seat have a massive 60 inch (152 cm) seat pitch also width wide wise they measure up at 18 inch (45.7 cm) wide and to be honest they are one of the most comfortable seats I have had the pleasure of sitting or lying in on a domestic flight. The seat itself is not a true lie flat seat but a recliner which reclines near 180 degrees and is sufficient to have a comfortable sleep and beats the majority of domestic Business class cabins around the world both in terms of comfort and space
That massive seat pitch also means extra leg room, sitting in my seat I couldn't get over the amount of legroom I had, placing my laptop/camera bag under the seat in front of me I found during the flight I needed to undo my seat belt and get out of my seat to access items out of my bag, now that's a lot of leg room!
Food and Beverage Service
A little while after hitting cruising altitude the food service began first up was a selection of bread as well as fruit and yogurt. My mint and blueberry topped fruit salad was a real treat, (very fresh and tasty) the mint and syrup combination was a great zesty yet sweet combination went down a treat, also the Greek yoghurt and honey was a notable mention.
After some time to digest the bread and fruit entree, mains were being served and as I mentioned earlier I opted for the classic hot breakfast which consisted of pork sausage, bacon, with spinach and goat's cheese frittata with roasted cherry tomatoes again this hit the spot and I would rate the quality and taste better than what you would find at most up market Sydney cafes.
If you are a coffee lover then you would be pleased to know that this aircraft is fitted with the first espresso machine on board an Australian domestic aircraft.
Alcohol wise other than the 1999 Lanson Champagne I did not sample anything else on the drinks menu, however I was told that on my return flight I should give The Australian Cocktail by Luke Mangan a try.
Flight Attendants and Service
Full marks went to the Virgin Australia flight attendants; they pulled this inaugural business class service off with ease and without a hitch, I found them friendly and bent over backwards to ensure the flight was a pleasant and memorable one.
Entertainment System
With full marks for each of the other areas I was keen to see how the Inflight Entertainment system performed but unfortunately the system was a little dated and very hard to operate, in that the system was not intuitive. Now I am a technical person however I found myself having figure out how the system worked by trial and error and then later in the flight when I wanted to switch to a different movie or music I had to remember what I had learned earlier. As far as screen size and quality of the video and audio it was good for a domestic service.
It should be noted that when Virgin Australia receive their own A330 aircraft the IFE system should be a more modern and intuitive system (Perhaps the Panasonic eX3 system) and will most likely be Video on Demand rather than a shared streamed video/audio feeds.
Headphone wise in business class you get a set of over the ear noise cancelling headphones, which I found were reasonable in quality, since I own a few sets of noise cancelling headphones after giving the Virgin Australia set a try I decided to switch over to my top of the line set of Sennheiser noise cancelling Headphones.
Touchdown in Perth
As mentioned above even though the flight departed nearly 25 minutes late we made up time in the air actually landing on time. Before leaving the aircraft I grabbed my jacket from a flight attendant and noticed that they had kindly put it into a wonderful new Virgin Australia suite bag (pictured below) which was mine to keep.
Virgin Australia Priority Baggage
Even though I had not checked in any luggage because I prefer to travel with cabin baggage only for short trips, the baggage of my fellow business class travellers came out very quick in fact their bags were the first off the carousel. For the return leg I will defiantly look at checking my cabin bag ensure I properly road test Virgin Australia's priority bag service.
Return Flight from Perth to Sydney
Stepping forward a few days for the return flight from Perth to Sydney, check-in was a breeze being served and checked in a few minutes after entering the terminal building, after check in we then headed straight to the Virgin Australia lounge which is located just on the left after you clearing the security screening point.
The Perth Virgin Australia lounge was slightly dated however fairly quiet and a nice place to relax prior to boarding, it should be noted that this lounge will soon be renovated so passenger will see lounge the quality of the Sydney lounge by the end of the year (minus the kerb side check-in & lounge access)
For the return flight I was allocated seat 1E and the Business Class cabin was very empty with only 14 passengers, which was great giving me the freedom to move around a few times and experience different seats in the business cabin, and also to take some great shots for this article.
As for the "The Australian Cocktail" by Luke Mangan it was a hit, the group I was travelling with ended up managing two on the return run, the blend of white spirits, cognac and cranberry juice with ginger and lime syrup made for a quite flavorsome yet refreshing drink, if you are travelling on a Virgin Australia business class flight The Australian is highly recommended (Note you can try The Australian on V Australia services also)
Update for the return Perth to Sydney service I checked my small cabin bag and indeed it came out from the baggage carousel in the first lot along with the luggage of the other business passengers. It should also be noted that my bag came out just as we arrived at the baggage carousel.
Final Thoughts
Following the flight the things that most stuck out for special mention in this review was:
Service and Cabin Crew – The friendliness and attention to detail of the cabin crew was superb, in my opinion this can make the difference between a reasonable and a great flight, and this was a great flight.
Meal & Beverage Service – For me the Luke Mangan inspired meal service was up there as one of the highlights of the flight, the freshness and quality of the meal was top notch, leagues away from a lot of the International Business Class meals which have had in the last year. Also the café Espresso service was another highlight of the flight as well as in the lounge. For an early start to the day nothing beats it.
The only bad comment I have about the service was the inflight entertainment system was a little difficult to operate, I worked it out eventually but it took some playing around with to work it out. As this is one of the initial Airbus A330 aircraft on lease from Emirates I am fairly confident that future Virgin Australia A330 and 737 aircraft will go into service with a more modern and intuitive IFE system.
The author flew on the inaugural Virgin Australia A330 Business Class Service as a guest of Virgin Australia.


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Synopsis: Those in deepest darkness fight most valiantly for the light.
Hard pressed on every side, the Dibor struggle to overcome insurmountable odds in an effort not just to regain territory, but to survive.
In addition to the growing ranks of the taken, Morgui has summoned the powers of nature to search out and destroy the saviors of Dionia. Tempests hunt those forced to flee by sea, while an otherworldly fire storm chews up the ancient forest of Grandath, destroying anything - or anyone - in its path.
While most of the Dibor manage to survive, the whereabouts of the ill-fated Princess Anorra continues to be unknown. Her faithful friends are unaware of her suffering behind the gates of Haides.
The remaining Dibor soon discover that there is more to Morgui's madness than simple mayhem, as the dwarves reveal startling knowledge about the Two Trees, and worse still, about Morgui's attempt to forever thwart the Most High's plan for victory.
As Creation itself endures death throes caused by mounting evil, one thing is clear: Dionia and her champions will never be as they once were. Nor will those in worlds beyond.
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Knowing that many Christian works of fantasy have depicted "the last battle," I think this one has done it very well. The sense of triumph is full, and I experienced much joy simply in reading about it. Mr. Hopper holds a firm grasp on the reader's emotions, and for that I commend him. This series is one you won't want to miss!
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On Tuesday, June 07, 2011 00:04:41 Kevin Ottens wrote:
Very good start, although I can sympathize with the pains of the translators.
Were there any translators at the sprint?
May I suggest that everything with widgets in it is moved to another "Look &
Feel + Consistency" box? In the figure I can see kwidgets, color widgets,
jobs widgets and possibly kgui. The reason is that our technology is starting
to be used in places where qwidgets aren't even used, and it makes zero sense
to link to a library with widgets in them on e.g. a MeeGo smartphone.
On the other hand, the dialogs and widgets implement a functionality that we
would like to have available to those platforms (in many cases). This means
that we would want to provide equivalent or similar dialog on other platforms
that are consistent with that platform and HIG in question.
So a well defined API that applications could use, and a well isolated way to
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Ohio State vs. Virginia - 12/1/15 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction
Virginia Cavaliers (5-1) at Ohio State Buckeyes (2-3)
College Basketball: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 7:30 pm (Value City Arena)
The Line: Ohio State Buckeyes +8 -- Over/Under: See the Latest Odds
The Virginia Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes play Tuesday night at the Value City Arena.
The Virginia Cavaliers look for their fifth win overall and first road victory. The Virginia Cavaliers are averaging 81 points on 51.7 percent shooting and allowing 58.3 points on 39.1 percent shooting. Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 16.7 points and 3.2 assists while Anthony Gill is averaging 12.5 points and 5.2 rebounds. London Perrantes is the third double-digit scorer and Mike Tobey is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Virginia Cavaliers are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. Virginia is averaging just eight turnovers per game and has allowed 66 or less points in four straight games. The Virginia Cavaliers have won 10 of their last 12 road games.
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The Ohio State Buckeyes hope to snap a three-game losing streak and get back to a .500 record. The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 75.2 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 38 percent shooting. Marc Loving is averaging 16.6 points and 6.2 rebounds while Keita Bates-Diop is averaging 12.4 points and 6.6 rebounds. JaQuan Lyle is dishing 6.2 assists and Jae'Sean Tate is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Ohio State Buckeyes are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 58.6 percent from the free throw line. Ohio State is averaging 10.6 offensive rebounds per game but is turning the ball over 16 times. The Ohio State Buckeyes have won 10 of their last 14 home games.
The Cavaliers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win. The Buckeyes are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. Atlantic Coast and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Ohio State hasn't looked good so far and is clearly impacted with all the talent that left a season ago. Virginia has been steamrolling since its loss to George Washington, and the Cavs have covered 10 of their last 14 road games. While this is steep chalk, Virginia has to be the play here with OSU stinking up the joint.


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Our college basketball handicapper has the tournaments with a "C" in them covered on Wednesday night, so read on as we've got hump day covered and look to cash your tickets as we wait for the Final Four.
In a strange home and home series in the CBI, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers travel to the altitude of the Wyoming Cowboys after beating them 91-81 on their home floor. That final score won't be indicative of how this game is to play out, however.
What exactly is a chanticleer anyway? Oh, I see, it is a rooster. Well, Coastal Carolina definitely has something to crow about after their last outing in the CBI tournament against Wyoming at home, where they won 91-81 as a 1-point underdog. The Roosters led throughout the entire game, leading by 14 points at one point in the 2nd half. Now that the action has moved to Wyoming, the Cowboys still find themselves as 8-point favorites at 5Dimes. Isn't that strange.
It would be if you hadn't seen the injury list for Coastal Carolina. At least 2 and possibly 3 of their starting five could miss this game against Wyoming due to recent injuries. These starters are responsible for 30.1 points per game for them, along with 17.3 rebounds per game. That will not be a winning formula against Wyoming at home, but it also won't be a lineup that is potent offensively either. With the O/U total climbing from the last game to 156.5 due to that score, I'm going to take the injuries and altitude into account and jump all over the Under at 156.5 at 5Dimes as one of my Wednesday college basketball picks.Free NCAAB Pick: Under 156.5Best Line Offered: at 5Dimes
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Furman vs St. Peters
With St. Peters being an easy under call for me over the weekend you'd think I'd go back to the well in their CIT game against Furman. But Furman can't be slowed down enough to come under the number that has been put up by the books on Wednesday night.
The Furman Paladins come into this matchup against MAAC St. Peters after two SU and ATS wins as favorites in the CIT, and they've done it with some very efficient performances so far. St. Peters, on the other hand, has slowed down teams and limited attempts in their winning performances in the CIT, so something has to give. Furman shot 51.9% on 52 attempts to put up 79 points against Campbell, and shot 45.5% on 66 attempts to put up 79 points against South Carolina Upstate coming into this game. St. Peters has been limiting opponents to less than 50 attempts per game lately with their pace of play.
But just like Bakersfield on Monday, a statistical anomaly cannot last forever, and eventually the pace of play for St. Peters will regress to their more normal 53 attempts per game. This should kick them up to their average scoring of 65.8 points per game, and if there is any indication from recent history, Furman shouldn't have an issue reaching the 60's either. That makes the Over of 123.5 the value pick for me over at BetOnline on Wednesday night.Free NCAAB Pick: Over 123.5 Best Line Offered: at BetOnline
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Not long before last week's vote on the House trade bill, the chairman of the Chrysler Corporation, Lee A. Iacocca, told Democratic leaders here, ''A member of Congress would rather be called a pervert than a protectionist.''
Mr. Iacocca, who supported the bill and the tough retaliatory provision sponsored by Representative Richard A. Gephardt, Democrat of Missouri, got a laugh.
But he was right. The fear of the protectionist label has tempered the push for strong trade legislation. It is, according to Democratic leaders, the underlying reason the 218-to-214 vote on the Gephardt amendment was so close and why it is sure to be modified and weakened before a trade bill gets through Congress this year.
At the end of last week, Mr. Gephardt acknowledged this and was already discussing changes in his amendment. The amendment requires retaliation according to a rigid formula against countries, such as Japan, that build large trade surpluses with the United States by shutting out American products.
The protectionist label strikes fear in the hearts of many members. It recalls the tariff bill of 1930, named for Republicans Reed Smoot, a Senator from Utah, and Willis C. Hawley, a Representative from Oregon. The bill, which raised trade barriers, was an economic and political disaster, helping push the country into the Depression and shoving the Republican party into a minority status for decades.Continue reading the main story
Representative Jack Kemp, Republican of upstate New York and a Presidential candidate, played on this history during the debate. To Mr. Gephardt, also a Presidential candidate, he said: ''Does the sponsor of the bill really want to be remembered for triggering a recession?''
''I think it was the experience with Smoot-Hawley that caused people to cringe at the word protectionist and to cause people on the other side to use it as a bludgeon,'' said House Speaker Jim Wright, Democrat of Texas, in explaining the close vote. ''It shows the manner in which labels can frighten people.''
''Protectionist'' was in most of President Reagan's criticisms of the Gephardt proposal and many of the editorials and academic articles on the Gephardt amendment leveled the same charge, although Mr. Gephardt, Mr. Wright and others asserted that the label was unfair.
With the ghosts of Mr. Smoot and Mr. Hawley looking on, supporters and opponents of the Gephardt amendment also weighed several other factors in their decisions.
First, there was the Congressional district back home. In areas with factories closed and high unemployment, there was little consideration of the subtleties of trade policy or worry about the bluntness of the Gephardt approach. The vote was, ''Yes.'' But those representing rural areas and ports shuddered at the thought of retaliation. The vote was, ''No.'' Presidential Veto Threat
Members with a less clear choice considered what kind of message they wanted to send to Japan and other trading partners. Another concern was the Presidential veto threat for any trade bill with the Gephardt amendment in it.
Members, with a greater understanding of the complexities of the trade issue, were worried that the Gephardt amendment went too far in its retaliation. And some members assumed the Gephardt amendment would be weakened in the Senate so that a vote for it now would be politically smart but not decisive.
Representative Buddy MacKay, Democrat of Florida, voted for the amendment, although he acknowledged that it was too tough, could be called protectionist and posed the risk of sparking retaliation by the trading partners of the United States, particularly Japan. Weak Message Feared
But he chose to back the Gephardt provision because voting against it would have sent a weak message to Japan, whose Prime Minister, Yasuhiro Nakesone, was in town, the other trading partners and the President. He was not worried about the Gephardt amendment becoming law because he feels sure that the proposal will be weakened in a conference with the Senate.
''It's appropriate for this country to react and to take some risk,'' he said.
Representative Mike Synar, Democrat of Oklahoma, had a different view. He supported the House trade bill with a Gephardt amendment in 1986. But this year, he voted against the Gephardt provisions because he is worried about the protectionist implications and feels the Administration has already been pushed into a new aggressive policy. He also wants a bill the President might sign.
''I think a lot has happened in the last year,'' he said, mentioning the tariffs the Reagan Administration placed on Japanese color television sets, power hand tools and some computers. ''And I'm not sure it's as necessary as it was a year ago'' to approve the Gephardt provisions, he said.
''If we're going to send the strongest possible message, it probably has to be done through the President,'' he added. ''The possibility is that the President will sign this bill without Gephardt and that is a stronger message.''
While the Gephardt amendment has been the focus of the debate over the trade bill, the alternative in the basic bill also required mandatory retaliation against certain countries -a provision the Administration also opposes. Backed by Strong Majority
Under the trade bill without the Gephardt provisions, if negotiations fail to remove trade barriers, retaliation is required against countries that have built up large trade surpluses with the United States, partly by shutting out American products. While the vote was close on the Gephardt amendment, it is clear a strong majority of the House of Representatives is ready to go this far, regardless of worries about protectionism.
The Gephardt amendment adds a second step if the unfair trade practices persist after the first year of retaliation. This requires the Administration to reduce, by import bans or repeal of trade agreements, the offending country's surplus by 10 percent a year. Or the country can do it by importing more or exporting less.Continue reading the main story


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On Tuesday I went to Corner Bistro (followed by a visit to the Cubbyhole Bar), and on Friday I went to Joe Shanghai, and yesterday I had a fabulous farewell brunch. It's been an amazing week of debauchery. I'll start with the restaurants, and then I'll tell you about the brunch in a separate post.
Again, I have no pictures because I ate everything too quickly and with friends. Sorry. But I'll have a picture or two of the brunch!
If my friend hadn't lived around the corner from Corner Bistro, I don't know if I would've ever gone. Not only is a mug of McSorley's $2.50, their bistro burger is legendary. Bacon. Cheese. Burger. Doesn't seem that difficult to make tasty, but theirs is practically unsurpassed. Kind of like the theory that La Victoria puts crack in their orange sauce, Corner Bistro must coat their stoves in MSG or something. Don't get me wrong – cheese, grease, bacon, and beer are all beautiful, organically delicious things. But the bistro burger is anything but natural.
There is something almost divine about eating a bistro burger. Sure, I don't have a PhD in them, but I've had my share: Shake Shack, Burger Joint, In-N-Out (don't even get me started on the fact that Dallas will have In-N-Out but we won't get Whataburger), and my personal favorite, Jeffrey's. (I can't eat Five Guys because I'm allergic to peanuts.) But for NYC, Corner Bistro's bistro burger is my favorite, hands down. It's also a great place to go with friends. It's crowded, it's loud, and people are drunk.
Joe Shanghai is another place I love going to with friends. In California, I had never heard of soup dumplings, and I've still never seen a place that has them. I've also never seen a place that has fried rice cakes in the Bay Area. Joe Shanghai introduced me to the fact that Chinese food is different across the United States. Granted, I knew that there were places that served fake Chinese food (like China Star Buffet in Sacramento, which had french fries and frozen yogurt), but never had I seen a place that had such a different yet tasty menu.
At home I can barely find chicken with Chinese sausage or salt fish with ground pork, and I certainly can't find it here. I can barely find chow fun here, and what I know as "chow mein" at home is called "lo mein" here. But Joe Shanghai has soup dumplings, and they're ridiculously dank. And they have fried rice cakes with your choice of meat. Sooo tasty. Here's my recommendation: if you're from California and want some Chinese food that you're used to, go to Wo Hop. If you're from California and you want something different, go to Joe Shanghai.
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Fantastic Four, Batman Begins, Spirit, Teen Titans: September 15th Comic Reel Wrap
Our good friends from north of the border at Hollywood North Report chime in with another set report with photos. The report centers on explaining the significance of one of the sets due to be blown up, a "Kirby Gas Station/Kirby Gallery set built at Pender and Richards streets in Downtown Vancouver." Sadly, the photos are all Alba-free.
According to Soundtrack.net, "Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard are planning to collaborate on [the score for ]'Batman Begins.' Initially mentioned on James Newton Howard's unofficial website, the news was confirmed to us by Howard's office this morning."
Superhero Hype has an exclusive interview with CrossGen refugee and Hollywood bigwig Michael Uslan, who chats up the Will Eisner adaptation, and some other comics favorites. Uslan starts off by giving the high concept: "The Spirit is unique insofar as he is a 'real' guy in a 'real' city who is patently aware of the absurdity of his own situation — trying to be a masked hero because he thinks this will make him more effective in his approach to fighting crime in his neighborhood and throughout the City. Instead, he finds being a masked hero gets him into predicaments with a rogues' gallery of beautiful villanesses, never knowing from encounter to encounter if he's going to wind up dead or in bed, while in the process getting the crap beat out of him on a regular basis." Uslan also talked about staying busy outside of "The Spirit" and executive producing "Batman Begins" — "I'm thrilled with the progress we're making with 'Shazam' at New Line. And I anticipate making two important announcements regarding new feature film projects based on long-running, well-know comic book characters in November."
Comics Continuum has the scoop on an upcoming episode where Raven swoons to the attentions of a young wizard named Malchior, voiced by former suit wearing "24" bad guy Greg Ellis. The episode, "Spellbound," premieres October 9th on Cartoon Network. "You may not know this man's name or face, but he's a wonderful voiceover actor," Teen Titans voice director Andrea Romano said. "It's a very romantic episode between Raven and this character Malchior. So it's one of my favorites because it's a girly episode. I like the romantic episodes."
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There are literally hundreds of hiking trails in Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere and the Columbia Valley which cover thousands of miles and can take you into spectacular country with stunning views.
Pick your choice of mountain ranges…the Rockies or the Purcells, meander along the Valley floor or jaunt up the Hoodoos. Wherever you go you will discover incredible views & vistas, get in touch with nature and then soak in the hot springs!
Fairmont Hot Springs and the Columbia Valley provides a host of hiking opportunities for all ages and abilities with an abundance of stellar views – from lakes, rivers and wetlands to wildlife, beaches and of course the spectacular mountain ranges of the Rocky and Purcell Mountains. Here are our top 5 hiking trails in Fairmont Hot Springs and the Columbia Valley
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Only a 5 minute drive south of Fairmont's main street, the Spirit Trail continues from Columbia River Road down the east side of Columbia Lake to Canal Flats. This moderate trail is suitable for all abilities – continue on the double track trail or deviate on one of the single tracks trails through the Ponderosa Pine, Douglas fir and Golden Western Larch. Great beach spots to enjoy a picnic along the shores of the pristine Columbia Lake. Once used by the Ktunaxa people for hunting and trading goods up and down the valley this near wild trail is perfect for a short stroll or day hike.
3. Hoodoos
Located on the south side of Fairmont the Hoodoo trail is an easy hike for all the family. Approximately 3km this hike offers spectacular views of Columbia Lake and valley from atop the impressive hoodoo rock formations. The trail head is easy to find – 2 kms up Westside Road from Highway 93/95. Starting off with a moderate uphill climb along double track the trail soon becomes single track through sweet smelling Sagebush. Stay left at all junctions until you reach the Hoodoos – make sure to keep children and dogs close by as the cliffs are steep.
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15 minutes from Fairmont Hot Springs Swansea Mountain is a well marked hiking and downhill biking trail. From the bottom of the mountain a 4.5km loop trail provides fantastic viewpoints. This steep trail can be quite challenging for some. A 15 minute hike from the top parking lot is suitable for all ages although 4 wheel drive is recommended for the drive up to the parking lot as the road can be rough. View Swansea Map
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Chris Reed (born July 7, 1989) is an American-Japanese ice dancer who currently represents Japan. With his sister Cathy Reed, he is a seven-time Japanese national champion (2008–2011, 2013-2015). Reed teamed up with ice dancer Kana Muramoto in June 2015, with whom he is the 2015–16 Japanese national champion.
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Born: 7 July, 1989
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haha, a weather pun.
but i'm not going to waste time talking about the weather. it's cold here. the end.
today i had a lovely relaxing day. i woke up and watched the american/russian hockey game while having coffee and a bagel. then i did a couple of crosswords with more coffee. finished off a puzzle with another coffee. not surprisingly after all the coffee, i felt a little antsy and needed to get out of the hotel. showered and bundled up and headed out to nowhere in particular.
i decided to go visit alice (aka: my mitten maker). yup, i just popped by. well first i popped by the wrong house, and was told that alice lived next door. oops. backtracked one house. her daughter and grandson were there too and we had a nice visit. i apologized for just showing up but they said that's how we do it here, and to come visit again.
wandered around town a bit. went into the two grocery stores. no, not to buy anything, just for something to do. but really, there's more than just groceries. the Northern is like a mini department store, with clothes and groceries and toiletries and sofas and washing machines all squeezed into the size of my normal safeway.
walked down to the edge of town and sat down on a snow mound for a while, just enjoying the peace and quiet. then headed to the arena for the raffle. talked to a few people as we waited for the draw. didn't win anything. oh well.
came back to the hotel and made myself a grilled cheese sandwich (which i burnt) and some sweet potato fries (which i also burnt). just watched Blackfish (about killer whales in captivity) and it was quite sad and disturbing. now for some red wine and my knitting. ahhhh...
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London executives of Hong Kong Airlines tell ITCM about the all-Club-Class daily flightsSince March 2012 there has been a new way to fly between Hong Kong and the UK. Hong Kong Airlines launched a daily flight to Gatwick North Terminal with a difference. It has dedicated two brand new Airbus 330-200 aircraft to the route. These are normally designed to carry 250 passengers, but for Hong Kong Airlines they have a configuration to seat 116 passengers in style.
James Sanderson, Manager of Marketing Services, UK, explains that 'there are two cabins, but they are both Business Class. Club Classic has 82 seats, whilst Club Premier has just 34. Both cabins have mood lighting, access to their own bar and state-of-the-art on-demand entertainment systems.'
James is based in the Hong Kong Airlines office in London, where Gerard Clarke is the General Manager. Gerard, who hails from Ireland, emphasises that the airline, though new to the UK, has a very established reputation in the East. It is a member of the HNA Group, one of China's large enterprises with tens of thousands of employees.
'The HKA's UK flights are non-stop and overnight in each direction', he points out. 'They depart at 9.15pm and arrive at 5.30am. This offers maximum convenience to passengers, because, with the comfort and service that we offer, they arrive fresh to start the day either in Hong Kong or in the UK.'
He also says that the routes can be very helpful for executives doing business in any part of China. 'HKA serves a large number of different destinations in China through our Hong Kong hub and so our service can also be seen as a highly convenient link into China'.
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By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved along more slowly. For it knew now where it was going, and it said to itself, "There is no hurry. We shall get there some day."
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In order to clarify the physiological significance of non-collagenous proteins in osteogenesis, osteocalcin (BGP) was immunohistochemically detected in various non-neoplastic and neoplastic bone lesions using antisera against osteocalcin (pro-BGP, N- and C-terminals). Materials consisted of developing bone and cartilage in fetuses (7 -13 wks' gestation), supernumerary fingers, fracture callus, myositis ossificans, fibrous dysplasia, and osteoblastic tumors (osteoblastomas, osteosarcomas, extraskeletal osteosarcomas, and carcinosarcomas). (results) 1) BGP activity was demonstrated specifically in osteoblasts and osteocytes of developing bone tissue. Pro-BGP was also recognized in preosteoblasts, but not in primitive mesenchyme. Pro-BGP activity was more intense than N- or C-terminals. 2) Any forms of BGP were not detected in chondrocytes, but sometimes recognized only in actively proliferative chondrocytes. 3) BGP was sometimes recognized in osteoid and bone matrix, but not always. No difference of stain intensity was seen between osteoid and calcified matrix. 4) Intense activity of BGP was detected in neoplastic osteoblasts (both benign and malignant), and particularly more intense in areas of prominent osteoid production. 5) Osteonectin was purified from calf bone, and the production of antibody still continues. Once the antiserum is obtained, the immunohistochemical study is planned.In conclusion, BGP was confirmed to be specifically produced by active osteoblasts and osteocytes, and seemed to be involved in the production of osteoid and bone matrix. However, no morphological evidence suggesting a positive role of BGP in calcification was obtained throughout this immunohistochemical study, although calcification is purely a biochemical phenomenon.
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Travel with Presley on a wondrous journey through the Southwest Canyonlands. Visit some of our most incredible natural wonders. The spectacular Grand Canyon, the unique rock formations of Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon, the astonishing Monument Valley and fascinating Arches National Park will provide one of the most breathtaking tours throughout the United States.
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Board our coach as we head west, where we will experience some of the most beautiful works of nature. Tonight we stay in Wichita, one of the rowdiest cow towns in the early West. Day 2: We stop in the restored Dodge City of Gunsmoke fame before heading into colorful Colorado to Trinidad, where we overnight.
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Today we travel through beautiful scenery to Taos, New Mexico, where we visit the 500-year-old multi-storied Taos Pueblo. Jewelry, weaving, pottery and other handicrafts may be purchased here and in the historic district of Taos. We continue to Durango for our overnight, where you can catch the trolley to visit Old Town on your own.
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We see enchanting Shiprock en route to fascinating Four Corners, where four states meet in the center of Native American lands. Stand in four states at one time! View the ancient cliff dwelling, typical of the Native American people, at the Navajo National Monument. See the astonishing details of the Code Talkers, whose primary job in WWII was to transmit information; it has been said that if not for them, the Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima. Visit the Navajo Museum next door. We continue to Cameron Lodge to overnight on the Navajo Reservation.
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A short drive takes us to the Grand Canyon, where we explore this spectacular wonder of nature. After lunch, we continue to beautiful and peaceful Lake Powell, where we board a boat for the Antelope Canyon Cruise. We continue to Kanab, Utah, our home for 2 nights.
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This morning we travel to Zion National Park, where the drive is incredible. We ride the tram through the unique canyon as we hear about this fascinating park. Stop at the Visitor Center before enjoying a creekside lunch. We continue to Bryce Canyon, with its colorful cliffs created by thousands of years of erosion. Let your imagination roam as you see the "spirited" formations.
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Today we travel through enchanting Monument Valley to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, followed by lunch on your own at Gouldings. We continue north into Moab for a 2-night stay. This evening, we feast at the delicious Dutch oven BBQ dinner on the banks of the Colorado River. After dinner, enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Colorado River, featuring illuminated cliff and rock formations synchronized with music.
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After breakfast, our local guide will show us the fantastic scenic wonder of Arches National Park, Deadhorse State Park, Canyonlands National Park and its "Island in the Sky." The evening is yours to enjoy.
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We travel north today through the magnificent Rocky Mountains to the Denver area, where we overnight.
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Well, up until now I've usually just set up treble and bass clefs and called them percussion (assigning to them GPO's Basic Orchestral Percussion Combo). Snares, bass drums, etc. are supposed to have their own tracks with those little x-shaped notes rather than pitched ones, but frankly I couldn't be bothered to create a proper percussion setup.
...Not anymore! I'm trying to "do things right" now. So, I tried inserting a Bass Drum track in Overture (rather than a bass clef labelled "Bass Drum"). In the Setup Track dialog, where the starting/transposed clefs should be are some symbols and labels. It's stuff like, "C-1," "position", etc., and frankly I can't make sense of it. I am guessing that this is configured for standard MIDI percussion. So how can I get it in tune with GPO's percussion?
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If your breasts are sagging, but you are happy with their size, then a Breast Lift may be a better plastic surgery procedure for you.
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Overly large breasts may cause some women to experience both health and emotional problems, leaving them with a lack of self-confidence and physical pain and discomfort. The weight of excess breast tissue can impair your ability to lead a physically active lifestyle due to the discomfort and pain. If this sounds like you, you may be a candidate for Breast Reduction surgery. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Rod at Dermacare Cosmetic Surgery today to find out if Breast Reduction is right for you.
Breast Reduction Surgery may be right for you if:
Schedule your free consultation at Arizona Dermacare Cosmetic Surgery today to find out if you are a good candidate for a Breast Reduction. Choose between one of our two valley locations of Goodyear or Phoenix, Arizona, where we treat clients from Scottsdale, Phoenix, Goodyear, Tempe, and all of the surrounding areas.
Absolutely! Many patients elect to have Liposuction or a Tummy Tuck performed at the same time as their Breast Reduction. This combination of procedures is known as a "Mommy Makeover." The advantages of this plastic surgery procedure combination include more extensive and cost efficient improvements with less total down time and time off work or school.
Breast Reduction surgery is usually done under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. Depending on certain factors, the procedure usually takes between two to three hours. During your Breast Reduction procedure, Dr. Rod will create your more desired size, shape and symmetry by removing excess skin and breast tissue. He will use the most precise closure technique that will provide you the opportunity to heal with the least amount of scarring.
Your breast will remain a consistent size as long as you do not gain or lose a significant amount of weight or become pregnant. It is important to know that gravity and the effects of aging will eventually cause your breasts to loosen and sag over time. If this has happened, then a Breast Lift may be what you need to reshape and contour your breasts.
Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod will discuss how long it will take before you are cleared to return to your normal level of activity and work. After your Breast Reduction Surgery, you will be given detailed instructions about your post surgical care.
Immediately after your Breast Reduction surgery:
Many patients ask questions about the recovery time of Breast Reduction surgery. When your plastic surgery is complete, an elastic bandage or support bra may be worn to help minimize swelling and support of the breasts as they heal. A small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect. See below for a general idea of what you can anticipate.
Drains: If you have drains after your Breast Reduction surgery, they will most likely be removed at your first follow-up appointment with Dr. Rod. This first appointment is usually within the first week after your plastic surgery operation.
Incision Care: It is important that you keep your incisions dry. You may have Steri-Strips on top of your incision line, or you may have sutures internally and tissue glue externally to bind your incision edge. You will be given specific care instructions at your preoperative appointment or sent home with you on the day of your surgery. Dr. Rod may also go over any specific post-operative care with your friend, family member or caretake, who will be assisting you during your recovery. Be careful not to get any creams, lotions or topical Arnica into the incision because it can cause inflammation.
Suture Removal: In approximately ten days after your Breast Reduction surgery, your incisions will be checked and stitches may be removed.
Monitoring Your Temperature: While you are healing from surgery, please take your temperature regularly. If your temperature is elevated, it could mean a possible infection.
Soreness & Pain: Your breasts will feel tender, stiff and sore for a few days. More than likely you will not want to move around too much. This will subside. Please continue to take your medications and follow the precise instructions given to you for your post-operative care.
Swelling: As with any surgery, there will be swelling. With Breast Reduction surgery, you may be swollen for up to three months after your surgery. Your breasts will be smaller than they were prior to surgery, even with the swelling. Most people do not notice the swelling because of the reduced breast size.
Bruising: Bruises may or may not be present after your surgery. Bruising is dependent on the patient, technique used, and the effectiveness of the epinephrine that was administered during your surgery. Any visible bruising will subside over the next few weeks.
Sleeping: It is important to sleep with two to three fluffy pillows under your upper back and head. You may also choose to sleep on a reclined chair. As long as your upper torso is elevated to relieve any pressure on your treatment area, reduce swelling and decrease any pain.
Bathing: You may be asked to take sponge baths until your incisions are closed and sutures are no longer in place. You may not be allowed to wash your hair for a while because you will not be allowed to raise your arms over your head. Please have your friend, family member or caregiver assist you with your bathing routine.
Activity: Even though you most likely will not feel up for much activity, you will be instructed to walk and move around as soon as you can. This is to prevent blood clots and swelling. You will be instructed not to exercise or engage in any strenuous activities for at least three to four weeks. Please, do not lift anything over five pounds or try to raise anything over your head until Dr. Rod releases you to do so. You should take your time healing. Your full range of motion should return in approximately six to ten weeks, depending on how well you're healing.
Dr. Rod will give you specific instructions for your Breast Reduction recovery that will include all of the necessary information on how to care for your breasts post-surgery.
Thankfully, any complications or risks associated with Breast Reduction surgeries are extremely rare. In fact, Breast Reduction surgery has a high satisfaction rate. When performed by a qualified, board-certified plastic surgeon, such as Dermacare's Dr. Rod, the overall complication rate is very small.
However, all surgeries do have some degree of risk. Some of the potential complications include:
You can help to minimize certain risks by following Dr. Rod's pre and post-operative Breast Reduction surgery care instructions.
For more information about potential risks, contact Dr. Rod at one of the two AZ Dermacare Cosmetic Surgery locations in Goodyear or Phoenix, Arizona.


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John Reese The friend of many, Returns..
Filed under: Marketing
Dan Lopez here, I wanted to say…
"Happy Fouth to my Continental friends in the States"
And extend our garatitude to everyone else abroad!
We just ran a few webinars on implimenting a 5 step strategy
for developing your business online.
Trust me, there are more people breaking in to marketing
online than there are full time marketers.
Getting your name in front of THOSE prospects is a
stupendous challenge. Not impossible, not by a long shot,
is it impossible. But, trust me… quite the challenge..
And Now!?!?
Many marketers remember John Reese's somewhat 'famous'
"Traffic Secrets" launch back in 2004. You know, the one
that created the "Million Dollar Day?"
And most remember the huge amount of success stories that
were created from people that got the course and put it to
Well, little did most people know that John has been quietly
testing hundreds of ALL-NEW traffic methods and strategies
to take that original course to another level.
Here at Goldbar.. Er,,,scratch that, forget I wrote that…
I sound like a pompous windbag commercial..
Marc has been friends with John since before his famous
day. These types of relationships don't dissolve over night.
They are cultivated and strengthened with time.
John is known for over delivering on quality and content. I
just can't say enough for the guy… I personally, am not a
fan of too many people in the marketing arena.
So, instead of hyping you to death,, here's the dirt..
You get one… no, not one! Two revealing videos
geared for attracting more customers and building traffic.
I think you have to sign up for the second, but its a
no charge sign up… we got a sneak peak, the course is
well, unbelievably loaded with years of tested data.
John, never goes small, when it comes to his product.
You have done a good thing for your business just by
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No one regrets John's courses, Ever…
Ok that was hypee, but it is completely true.
Why you still reading Go.. I urge you.
Enjoy the show and…
To your success,
Dan Lopez
Promotions Manager
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If you're scrambling for easy ways to change up your wardrobe for a fresh fall take, look no further. It can be as simple as changing up your color palette, throwing on mixed tex- tures and layers, and knotting, draping or twisting outfit staples you already own.
Whatever option you go for, these seasonal wardrobe tweaks are simple yet still chic – because the inner fashionista in you shouldn't have to hibernate.
1 Accessorize
Layering two or three dainty necklaces gives that perfect little touch of refinement to any outfit. Plus, this trend is having a major moment right now, so don't feel guilty for splurg- ing. Just throw 'em on over a soft T and cozy knit cardigan and head for the door.
2 Incorporate a twist.
Want to add some sartorial interest to a look you've already worn a million times? Knot or twist your T to create a casual cropped look that just screams supermodel on the go. Plus, she's got the whole layered necklace trend going on too? We fully approve.
3 Work in some texture.
Crushed velvet, plaid, gingham, lace, leather and denim are all fair game.
4 When in doubt, drape.
Like the casually knotted crop, this look has easygoing style written all over it.
5 Put on the perfect layer.
As referenced above, you can still wear crops in the fall. All you need to do is be a little more strategic with your layers if you still want to pull off this daring look.
6 Wear boots and/or socks with it.
Take the summer staple that is the maxi dress straight into autumn with you by styling it with over-the-knee or calf-length boots. Bonus points if the material's in suede.
Alternately, don't want to put your summery peep-toe platforms in storage for the winter just yet? Find your- self the perfect pair of comfy knit socks, throw caution to the wind and happily wear 'em with.
7 Pucker up.
Polish off your look with a touch of lipstick. Plum, wine and dark (re: black) lips are every- thing – in our totally humble and fashion-obsessed opinions – whether it's summer or fall.
But we can't lie, as the temperatures slooowly begin to drop, we're looking forward to breaking out our goth revival lipsticks once again more than anything else. And yes, that includes pumpkin spice-flavored everything. Gasp.


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For Sale
Property Description
- Great Location
- Remodeled Bathrooms
- Private Jacuzzi and Sauna
This 1,184 sq ft penthouse is located in the heart of El Poblado.
The house has three bedrooms and three lavishly remodeled bathrooms. In addition, it comes with a private jacuzzi and sauna fit for a king. Thanks to the sectioned off rooms, the house however, still feels like a 'traditional' home.
If outdoor space is what you desire, the penthouse provides the owner with two balconies (both covered with awnings) to look out onto city. Lastly with its prime location: bars, restaurants, clubs, stores, and good-times are no more then a hop, skip and a jump away (ie. less than a five minute walk from Parque Lleras).
If you want luxury, location and style— this is the home for you!
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Don Walker is a business reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and is covering the 2010 U.S. Senate campaign.
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Recent stories from Don Walker
A Milwaukee talk show host claims that the Feingold ad is a fake. PolitiFact Wisconsin goes behind the green screen to find the truth.


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Mini Farm, great for hunting, boat ramp only 1 mile away. New roof, new HVAC, new carpet, new exterior paint 1.5 yrs ago new and updated plumbing throughout house in last yr, new 8 mil water barrier. 500 sq ft back deck May 2017, new hardwood flooring 2018, 3 BR, 2 BA, large vegetable garden and flower bed. Owner Agent.
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7893 W Buckeye Bottom Rd, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129 is a Single Family Home for sale at $220,000 with 1,560 sqft and a lot size of 2.090 Acre(s). 7893 W Buckeye Bottom Rd has 3 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1980. The property's zip code is 37129 which is in Murfreesboro, TN
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Recipient of the 2013 Governor General's History Award for Scholarly Research: the Sir John A. Macdonald Prize
Written by William C. Wicken, a history professor at York University, The Colonization of Mi'kmaw Memory and History, 1794–1928: The King v. Gabriel Sylliboy is a "finely crafted and tightly argued study of memory and meaning," judges said, "written in a style that is spare and clean, makes imaginative use of a wide range of existing sources to answer innovative epistemological questions fundamental to the historical project."
Working backward in time from the Gabriel Sylliboy court case of 1928, the book uncovers how successive generations of Mi'kmaq remembered a treaty signed in the eighteenth century. Such questions about the relationship between memory and aboriginal rights makes The Colonization of Mi'kmaw Memory and History a book that advances a challenging argument about an important subject in Canadian history.


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Winter climbing and the art of suffering
An extraordinary new talent has emerged in the world of Scottish winter climbing.
Greg Boswell, from Fife, burst onto the scene last year, climbing dozens of the hardest winter routes in Scotland and repeating several test-pieces that had taken more experienced climbers years to work up the strength and courage to complete.
The steep, overhanging routes the 21-year-old prefers are a mixture of snow, ice frozen turf and rock - and are often climbed in the worst of weather.
Photographs by James Dunn Visuals and Christopher Sleight. Audio production by Christopher Sleight. Music: Children, by Robert Miles


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When Kanye West and Paul McCartney became buddies at the beginning of 2015, it turned a lot of heads. Having produced a number of songs together, "Only One," "FourFiveSeconds," and "All Day," the two proved what they were capable of as a unit, even if many were surprised at McCartney's willingness to work with Kanye at the time. In a new interview as part of BBC's Mastertapes series, McCartney sat down to discuss the making of "All Day" among other topics.
Recalling the collaboration process, McCartney said, "I get this track back, a thing called 'All Day': He's taken my melody and he's made it seriously urban, which is funny because the lyrics use the n-word—a lot! 'How long have you been at the mall? All day, n-word.'" He explained that he had to defend Kanye's use of the n-word to people, with Oprah Winfrey in particular taking issue with the song.
He explained, "People like Oprah, who are a little conservative about that stuff, she says, 'You shouldn't do it, even black people shouldn't use that word.' I said, 'Yeah, but it's Kanye! And he's talking about an urban generation that uses that word in a completely different way. It's the context. So I was actually pleased with it.'"
During the interview, he also talked about how he felt after The Beatles broke-up, saying "I was depressed. You would be. You were breaking from your lifelong friends." He further elaborated, saying, "I took to the bevvies [drinks]. I took to a wee dram. It was great at first, then suddenly I wasn't having a good time. It was difficult to know what to do after The Beatles. How do you follow that?"
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And, actually, it's already Day Two. LOL.
I hope everyone had a nice New Year's Eve, whether you went to bed early or stayed up late partying. For the first time in years and years, no police visited our house!!!! We were sore confused. By the end of the night, the plates we'd prepared for the police had been eaten – by us.
Despite the lack of flashing lights and sirens, we had a really awesome New Year's Eve. At its peak, our crowd reached about 40 people. Mostly though, it was good friends, family and a lot of really tall kids. Oh. And food. A LOT of food.
The neighbors way down on the end of the street spent the big bucks this year and had monster fireworks early in the evening. All the fun, none of the hassle. They are my new favorite neighbors!!!! We all had tons of little fireworks here – funny how the bigger boys lose their love of monster fireworks when they're the ones paying for them. HUH?
My parents were here early in the evening to celebrate Ian and Tim's birthday. My brother was missed, he succombed to the horrible sore thoat/head cold/sleeping sickness that seems to be sweeping Florida. I saw a couple of my neighbors actually wipe away tears as we sang Happy Birthday. We've lived here since the twins were four and Ian went around introducing himself as "Murphy." Still trying to figure Ian out.
We had a fire outside (it was below 70 and brrrrr). The kids are all old enough now that we don't have to worry about someone running away from home or something crazy. They were great and, did I mention the food? Man, can they eat. Confetti, balloons, fireworks, food and no police!!!! It doesn't get much better.
We all crammed into the house to watch the ball drop and say "Awwww" about Dick Clark. We used the Pick Your Nose cups my sister sent for Christmas for our champagne/soda toast. Funny stuff. I love the picture of mostly everyone stuffed into the living room for this picture. So many years . . . talk amongst yourselves.
After the ball dropped, we headed outside for the end of the fireworks and Dan, Tim and Ian surprised us with these amazing paper lanterns. I grabbed a bunch of sharpies and everyone wrote their New Year wishes on one of the eight lanterns. I have to say, the lanterns were FAR better than any of the fireworks. At first everyone was joking about writing their wishes down and after we all saw the first lantern go up, everyone wanted to write real wishes. They were really beautiful. A new (and blessedly quiet) tradition is born!!!!!
Tonight, we invited anyone who was around to come eat leftovers adorned as new food – I love meatballs and all that, but I cannot face eating them night and day for a solid week. Some people stopped by, picked up what they wanted to eat and went home, others stayed and ate with us (much more fun). We were all packed safely into our houses by 8 pm and I have a manageable amount of food here. Although, if you need cookies, let me know, we still have a mountain of them!!!! By the time I convince Mike we do not have 19 kids, the 4 kids we do have will be long gone.
Now, I'm moping around the house, finishing up the laundry. Dan goes back to Tallahassee tomorrow. He's a slob, for sure, but I am really, really going to miss him. I think I'm going to miss him more than I did when he left this summer. WAAHHHHH.
Overall, it was a good start to 2012.


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Lake Dardanelle State Park
What to know
This park is located in two areas on Lake Dardanelle, a 34,300-acre reservoir on the Arkansas River. The main site is in Russellville where you'll find the Sport Fishing Weigh-in Pavilion, a fishing pier, boardwalk, trail, and visitor center with five aquariums and the Lakeview Room meeting facility. It's also a National Park Service-certified site on the Trail of Tears water route. Park interpreters lead a variety of programs and lake tours. There are 57 campsites in the Russellville area of the park (16 Class AAA, 14 Class AA, and 27 Class B) with 18 Class B sites in the Dardanelle area of the park.
Make Your Reservation
Meeting Rooms, Restrooms
Sport Fishing Facility
Meeting Room and Tournament Facilities per day: $105.00
Meeting Room Only Per Day: $90.00
Meeting Room Only Per 1/2 Day: $50.00
Meeting Rooms, Visitor Center, Restrooms
Visitor Center Meeting Room with Catering Kitchen
Per Day: $360.00
Per Use: $180.00
Open Pavilion
Standard Pavilion
Per Day: $70.00
Solo Kayak
Solo Kayak
Daily Rate: $18.00
Half-daily Rate: $10.00
Hourly Rate: $7.50
Tandem Kayak
Tandem Kayak
Daily Rate: $25.00
Half-daily Rate: $15.00
Hourly Rate: $8.00
100 State Park Drive
Russellville, AR 72802
Call The Park
Visitor Center:
Open all year, 8am - 5pm
With the following exception:
May 1 - Sept. 1: Fri. & Sat. 8am - 8pm


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Thank You!
The Blue Ridge Young Birders are very grateful to our many sponsors who help our club is so many wonderful ways. Without your support our club would not be possible. We want to give a special thanks to the following businesses and organizations. Please click on their logo to learn more about who they are, and if you are in the need of the type of services they provide, please consider giving them your business. Thank you!