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The Valleys waters show impressive signs of life
When TVA joined wildlife workers in slipping 2,000 yearling lake sturgeon into the French Broad River below Douglas Dam last year, the release marked a milestone for aquatic life in the Tennessee River system. The reintroduction of these once-plentiful fish exemplifies TVAs commitment to nurturing clean, oxygen-rich waterways in which lake sturgeon and other imperiled species can thrive and multiply.
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2001 - 2002 focus will be primarily on critically eroding archaeological sites on TVA land.
In 2000, as in previous years, TVA gained ground in a number of projects aimed at improving water quality, including its large-scale effort to stabilize shorelines. Rainwater runoff and waves created by boat wakes can erode river banks and reservoir shorelines, threatening aquatic life and damaging recreation areas. Through its six-year-old shoreline-stabilization program, TVA continues to stem erosion with bioengineering techniques like the use of retaining walls and conservation buffers planted with native vegetation that holds the soil along shorelines in place.
The agency has strengthened its implementation of the Shoreline Management Policy, which was established in 1999 to provide greater protection for crucial resources while allowing reasonable public access to the water. In 2000 TVA streamlined the permit-application and appeals process and added rules governing such issues as fuel-storage tanks, wastewater-treatment systems, and flood-zone development.
The Shoreline Management Policys success depends on the active involvement of local landowners. In partnership with residents throughout the Tennessee Valley, TVA stabilized and planted approximately 35.5 kilometers (22 miles) of shoreline last year. Along Blue Creek in Humphries County, Tennessee, for example, TVAs Kentucky Watershed Team joined local conservation groups to stabilize 175 meters (575 feet) of eroding shoreline. The crews constructed rock jetties, among other methods, to firm up the stream banks and preserve the creeks flow.
Limiting pesticide runoff Besides reducing erosion, TVA works hard to limit pesticide runoff from farms. Illegal pesticide disposal and accidental spills threaten water quality, so the agency is part of a collaborative effort to collect and safely dispose of unused chemicals from agricultural sources before they can seep into the groundwater or the river system. In cooperation with federal and state agencies and industry trade associations, TVA has helped properly dispose of almost 181 metric tons (200 tons) of pesticide waste from Valley farms since 1998.
TVA operates its reservoir system to assist its fossil and nuclear plants in complying with temperature-permit requirements. Cooling-water discharges from the agencys power plants (as well as other industrial facilities) must fall within established temperature ranges to avoid causing ecological problems. Despite warmer-than-normal weather and lower-than-normal flows in many parts of the reservoir system during the summer of 2000, TVAs discharges complied fully with the water-temperature limits required by environmental and nuclear-safety regulations.
Recognition Good stewardship is an ongoing responsibility, and TVA continues to set ambitious goals for the protection of the Valleys environment. But the agency also takes pride in the fact that others have noticed and applauded its achievements. The National Hydropower Association (NHA), for instance, recognized two TVA facilitiesTennessees South Holston and Norris hydropower plantsin its Outstanding Stewardship of Americas Rivers report for 2000. South Holston received praise as part of a release-improvement program that used aeration techniques and increased flow levels below TVA dams to restore more than 291 kilometers (180 miles) of aquatic habitat. Aeration equipment now keeps the oxygen content between 4 and 6 milligrams per liter systemwide. The NHA also noted the marked improvement in aquatic life below Norris Dam, thanks to TVAs success in raising the level of life-sustaining oxygen in the dams tailwaters.
These are just a few of the steps TVA has taken to improve water quality around the region. Theyre the kinds of efforts that help explain why another river resident, the once-imperiled snail darter, is joining the lake sturgeon in a strong comeback.
Working to Manage Litter and Natural Debris TVA takes steps to reduce litter in the waterways, but prevention is the real key.
Planting Rights-of-Way the Right Way Planting native greenery under power lines adds beauty and provides food and cover for wildlife.
TVA has undergone some earthshaking business changes throughout the past decade. The Tennessee Aquarium and the Southeast Aquatic Research Institute have repeatedly found TVA to be a solid conservation partner within the region. TVA routinely manages water releases in the Tennessee River system so that they contribute to, rather than inhibit, the systems ability to support life.
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Jan 27, 2013, 12:36 AM | #1 | ||||
How to reduce crime
So, the Right Wing has long been pushing the model of reducing police forces, making them primarily reactive rather than pro-active, and sending repeat offenders to prison for ever longer sentences, even life sentences for some property crimes. "3 strikes and you're out!" and all that. Making the U.S. the world leader in incarceration, even though violent crime rates are mediocre.
The incarceration rate data is here for those who like to read sources: http://www.idcr.org.uk/wp-content/up.../WPPL-9-22.pdf What if a method exists that works better? The following article explains how crime and prison populations can fall at the same time: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/26/ny...general&src=me Quote:
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Jan 27, 2013, 12:39 AM | #2 |
Make people more wary of commiting crimes. Longer sentences are key to removing these options from people's thinking and making them more rational.
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Jan 27, 2013, 03:22 AM | #3 |
Easy, sort out the drug laws, treat it as a medical issue and see both crime and the prison population tumble.
I think you'll eventually get there, the DEA and assorted pro-prohibition lobbyists will just kick dragging and screaming all the way. |
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Jan 27, 2013, 04:15 AM | #4 | |
I also think that a society were there is real hope to make a better future for yourself, will produce less crime. (That means to eliminate the causes of poverty)
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Jan 27, 2013, 04:19 AM | #5 |
There is no drug crime in Singapore.
Dealers are executed. Users are put thru mandatory rehab, unless they hold enough drugs to be considered a dealer, then see above... |
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Jan 27, 2013, 04:58 AM | #6 |
Haha, given how much it costs to execute someone in the US you can't even afford such a draconian regime, not that any sane person would want it.
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Jan 27, 2013, 05:05 AM | #7 | |
The wealth devide needs to start diminishing instead of ever increasing, criminals have to be prepared for re-entry into society and have to get another chance,... Plenty of things to do that will actually help instead of ever incrasing prison sentences wich only wreate repeat offenders. |
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Jan 27, 2013, 08:33 AM | #8 |
Legalize all drugs, work on social safety nets, and educate people
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Jan 27, 2013, 09:28 AM | #11 |
How does one simply "get rid of" inefficiency?
In a large and complex society of competing needs and desires it would seem to me that inefficiency is to a degree "baked into the cake". I will agree that one always needs to keep an eye on reforming programs to be as efficient as reasonably plausible, but getting rid of it is simply not a realistic goal. But I quibble. |
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There is very little crime other than petty street crime. The US could learn a great deal about reducing crime by studying how Singapore and Malaysia deal with it, Nothing draconian about it. Many millions of people live here quite happily and safely. |
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Jan 27, 2013, 07:09 PM | #14 | |
Now there's an idea the U.S. should adopt. Too bad I don't support capital punishment. |
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Jan 27, 2013, 07:45 PM | #15 | |
We need all that but sadly I do not see the GOP letting any of it happen. |
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Jan 27, 2013, 08:58 PM | #16 | |
the key would be a preventive approach rather that a punitive one
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Jan 28, 2013, 10:15 AM | #17 |
Unfortunately for proponents of such neat schemes, the Singaporean justice system is just as capable of wrongful conviction, corruption, venality and nepotism as any other. Besides, the arbitrary nature of drug classification becomes an obscenity if it capriciously deprives someone of their life.
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Jan 28, 2013, 10:40 AM | #18 |
Great idea, because capital punishment has put a stop to murders in the US
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Jan 28, 2013, 11:12 AM | #19 |
How about the government doesn't kill anyone no matter how right or fair it seems.
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Jan 28, 2013, 11:17 AM | #20 |
That would be nice.
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The executive summary is that community-based, crime-prevention-oriented policing, with the added new strategy of "hot spot policing", results in both lower cost and lower crime than the "longer sentences" strategy that has been fashionable during the last 30 years. "Longer sentences" might deter you, but, the average criminal is at best thinking about the odds of getting caught. If the odds appear low, then the outcome is assumed to be not getting caught, not a long sentence. To respond directly to your point, this question seems to be answered by the fact that most crime is not committed by rational long-term thinkers, but, by impulsive short-term thinkers who have the opportunity. Hot-spot policing puts cops on the beat, near the housing and the accessible crime locations of the criminals, and, it turns out, this has a major impact on the number of crimes committed. The bottom line is that with the right policing strategy, hiring more police is a more cost-effective strategy than hiring more prison guards. Last edited by jnpy!$4g3cwk; Jan 28, 2013 at 11:35 AM. Reason: typo |
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RCS is the world's leading provider of broadcast software, used by more than 10,500 radio and TV stations, cable music channels, satellite radio networks and Internet music sites worldwide. RCS has been the leader in software innovations since 1979. From GSelector4, the world's most powerful multi-station scheduling system, to Zetta the award-winning digital radio automation system, to our integrated traffic software Aquira, RCS has a complete suite of software products for today's media outlet. RCS software solutions more advanced, extremely reliable, comfortably intuitive and expediently flexible and backed up by a world-class support team. RCS provides 24/7 support and assistance to all users in more than 100 countries. RCS developed real-time audio recognition technology, which drives Media Monitors and Mediabase, our divisions that monitor commercial and musical content on radio, broadcast TV, and cable. Media Monitors provides competitive intelligence information for markets in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, India and South Africa. While Mediabase produces airplay charts for radio, satellite and music television channels and tracks the success of each song in over 1,900 stations in the United States and Canada. Our global team of employees has a vast knowledge of every product and service produced at RCS. We believe in our customer's success. We have the best problem solving and solution minds in the broadcast software industry. When you need software, you'll want RCS.
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Looking for some massive storage?
Subject: Storage | December 24, 2006 - 10:11 PM | Ryan Shrout
If you are tired of filling up those piddly 300GB and 400GB hard drives, head on over and read the review about this 750GB drive from Seagate.
Seagate had done a fantastic job with the Barracuda 7200.10 series in terms of performance as well as storage space - 750GB is truly a fantastic feat of engineering - and with the use of all the latest SATA technologies and the inclusion of perpendicular recording, things are only going to get better from now on for the poor old hard disk, which is definitely receives great
Samsung sells solid state storage
Subject: Storage | December 14, 2006 - 12:43 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
The Future of Things has posted an in depth look at Samsung's flash based hard drive and also posts an interview with Don Barnetson, Director of Flash Marketing for Samsung. You can find out about why Samsung chose the mobile 2.5 form as the flash standard as opposed to 3.5, and when to expect SATA support.
Corsair Announces Immediate Availability of the New 16GB Flash Voyager USB Drives
Subject: Storage | December 12, 2006 - 11:34 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Fremont, CA (December 12, 2006) — Users will no longer have to worry about having enough space on their personal flash drives to store all their files, music, photos, videos and applications. Today Corsair®, a worldwide leader in high performance computer products, expanded its lineup of the award-winning Flash VoyagerTM USB2.0 drives to include new 16GB capacities.
A pair of handy NAS boxes
Subject: Storage | December 11, 2006 - 05:16 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
HotHardware reviews a pair of NAS boxes from QNAP. The TS-101 can function as a print server, as well as handling one drive, either ATA or SATA. The TS-201 can't handle SATA, but it does fit a pair of drives, up to 1.5 Tb and it can do RAID 1 and 0.
8Gbs in your pocket
Subject: Storage | December 7, 2006 - 05:02 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
With an 8Gb USB drive, mobile computer repair gets very easy. Not only can you store entire anti-virus/spyware programs, plus updated definitions, with newer motherboards you could set it up as a boot device for MemTest86 and other boot programs. Virtual-Hideout has posted their review of the Corsair 8GB Flash Voyager.
A peek into the storage room
Subject: Storage | December 4, 2006 - 03:50 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
AnandTech has finished talking with some major storage manufacturers, and have compiled what they learned into a 3 page article. Covering both internal and external storage, as well as a bonus visit to ABIT, you can get a good idea what they are all working on.
You call that an enclosure!?!
Subject: Storage | November 22, 2006 - 03:18 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
That's not an enclosure, this is an enclosure! [H]ard|OCP reviews a HDD enclosure that can fit 4 drives. The enclosure it's self is much more stylish than most, but the cooling solution in it is fairly loud, mostly so it can manage to keep 4 10,000RPM Raptors nice and cool. You might blink at the price, but the good news is that it isn't the final price yet.
Quick temporary fix for a broken IDE pin
Subject: Storage | November 13, 2006 - 05:35 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
MAKE:Blog linked to a quick fix that ought to get a HDD with a broken pin running long enough to get the data off of it. Read down into the comments section for additional tips and tricks, and some stories about playing with older HDDs.
"Here's a low-tech way of fixing a broken pin on a hard drive using some tin foil and a sewing pin."
Here are some more Storage reviews from around the web:
HDD enclosure that even supports serial attached SCSI
Subject: Storage | November 7, 2006 - 04:58 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
The SSI SI-1168SAS HDD-ROM is a mouthful, but a very handy one. Easily installable in a 5.25" bay and with a good locking system, it isn't likely to walk away on you, and it will also extend the life of the drive with it's 40mm fan. Top that off with rubber feet to keep the noise down and it's easy to see why Hi-tech reviews likes this device.
It's big, fast, reliable and here for the long haul
Subject: Storage | November 1, 2006 - 02:15 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
The Seagate Barracuda ES 750GB SATA HDD runs at a full 3GB/sec transfer, and is based on the new perpendicular recording technology. HotHardware finds that the 7200.10 is still slightly faster than this drive, but also point out that until this new Barracuda Enterprise drives were built to last, not built for speed. This new Seagate HDD is built for both.
So much for 50 cents a gigabyte
Subject: Storage | October 24, 2006 - 01:22 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
The Kanguru 32GB Flash Max Drive is USB 2.0, 17 grams, and not that much larger than a normal thumbdrive. Other than that it's resemblance ends, it holds 32Gbs, but I do find myself siding with CoolTechZone, who is going to pay that much for a flash drive?
We've come a long way, baby
Subject: Storage | October 18, 2006 - 02:06 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
The Tech Zone takes a look at the past 50 years of hard drives. From the gigantic beasts of old, to flash drives and the biometric protection you see on newer systems, it's all there.
Corsair Expands Flash Memory Line with New 2GB microSD Removable Card
Subject: Storage | October 16, 2006 - 11:42 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Fremont, CA (October 16, 2006) —Corsair®, a worldwide leader in high performance enthusiast computer products, today launched a new line of microSD™ removable flash memory cards to further expand the company's award-winning line of flash products.
Isn't that convenient
Subject: Storage | October 10, 2006 - 02:16 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
The Mercury Elite Pro External is perfect for those who can't make up thier minds. Working perfectly on Linux, Mac and Windows, with and USB 2.0, FireWire, and eSATA connectors, you will be hard pressed to find a PC that can't talk to this drive enclosure. Head to ExtremeTech to see the full review, and the drives one Achilles heel.
These new drives can store as much as you can dish out
Subject: Storage | October 3, 2006 - 12:13 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
It really wasn't that long ago that a 500Mb drive was a pretty impressive thing to have, but now you would be hard pressed to fit just an OS on that disk. Now 500Gb drives are becoming common, and today The Tech Lounge is comparing 3 of the top brands.
OCZ Technology Unveils the 8-Gigabyte Ultra-Slim Mega-Kart USB 2.0 Flash Card
Subject: Storage | October 3, 2006 - 11:17 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Sunnyvale, CA-October 22, 2006-OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in
innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today
announced the Mega-Kart, a ultra-high capacity USB flash drive. With 8GBs of
memory, the OCZ Mega-Kart series is the ultimate data storage solution for
today's computer enthusiasts and business professionals on the go.
Intel Makes Storage More Reliable, Manageable With Set Of New, Flexible Storage Processors
Subject: Storage | September 27, 2006 - 09:43 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, San Francisco,
Sept. 27, 2006 - Intel Corporation today introduced a family of storage
processors that serve market segments ranging from small- to
medium-sized businesses.
Maxtor's 11 Gen drives make themselves available
Subject: Storage | September 26, 2006 - 01:48 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
The Tech Report reviews the DiamondMax 11, a very different drive from the 10. Where the 10 shone in WinBench and file transfer, the 11 does not perform nearly as well. The achilles heel of the 10 was single user multitasking, while the 11 beats out 10K Raptors on iPEAK multitasking tests.
Blu-ray, HDDVD and plain old DVD, all on one disk
Subject: Storage | September 21, 2006 - 02:05 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Buying blank DVDs may be a lot less confusing if these 3 inventors are allowed to continue developing this disk technology. As CNET reports, because different formats burn to different depths on the CD, by having 3 layers on one disk you can choose which format to burn.
Make external HDD connections a snap
Subject: Storage | September 18, 2006 - 02:53 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Sick and tired of having to reboot to connect a back-up harddrive, and don't want to buy a $100 USB2.0 harddrive case? OCMODSHOP reviews Vantec's $15 IDE to USB adaptor. It handles 2.5 and 3.5 HDDs with ease, go check it out.
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comfortable, sleek and stretchy
July 12, 2012
If OR had not created the Mithrilite jacket, I probably would have appreciated this jacket more. It definitely does the job ( non restrictive and weather protection) BUT it does not have pit zips to vent when exertion causes one to overheat. The quality is OR excellent. I am 5'4"weighing about 115lbs. and would use the small for a comfortable fit or the medium to fit a vest or similar under layers.
Pros: Build quality, Lasts forever, Ease of use, Cons: needs pit zipsGreat in high wild places
October 14, 2011
I have used this jacket snowshoeing to -26 degrees celcius and to climb 7,123m Pik Lenin and am very impressed with its ability to cut wind and keep me dry. Excellent fabric and warm. I only give it four stars because the pockets are a little low and sit right on a backpack and/or harness strap so are difficult to access. Also the neck is quite stiff and while comfortable with the hood up (which is perfect with or without a helmet) it is a little annoying unless unzipped a short way with the hood down. This jacket performs very well in the harshest conditions. I am a 180cm, 75kg female and the large fits well over a base layer and fleece so perhaps since I am big the sizes do run large.
Pros: Build quality, Lasts forever, Performance, Ease of useGreat protection from the elements
December 20, 2010
I have a few Outdoor Research pieces and love them all. OR is always of the highest quality, super functional, and good-looking. This softshell is no exception--great weather protection and cute enough to wear around town. The fit seems a little bulky in the shoulders, but as the fabric breaks in, it relaxes and looks better. Fits true to size.
Pros: Build quality, Performance, Great valueGo-To Jacket
October 12, 2011
This is my go-to jacket for three season fickle weather on the east coast. I've worn this jacket in low 60F to 30F with wind, sun, snow and rain and always felt comfortable. The outer ventia material is durable and flexible, although around the neck it is sometimes too rigid, so the zipper can be scratchy when unzipped. The hood fits well, provides good cover and doesn't slide off when raining. An excellent jacket to go through fall, winter, and spring. I am now a believer in Outdoor Research jackets.
Pros: Build quality, Lasts forever, Performance, Ease of useWomen's Mithril
January 15, 2011
Sharp looking jacket that provides plenty of weather protection. The tapped seams adds great water protection and the fit is very comfortable.
Pros: Great design, Build quality, Performance, Great valueGreat Jacket
January 02, 2012
The Mithril is a great looking jacket and is my first Outdoor Research purchase. I was a little worried about it's construction and comparable quality , as I have been a faithful Northface customer for over 10 years. Outdoor Research has put all of my concerns to rest. I love the weatherproof zippers and internal pocket. The lining is light and cozy and the softshell sheds weather well. I bought a women's medium and it fits true to size. I am 5'2 and weigh 105 lbs. I have plenty of room for whatever base layers I may need. I pair this jacket with the Outdoor Research Aspire (Gore Tex shell) when the weather is severe, be it rain or heavy/blowing snow. The two jackets complement each other nicely and can withstand anything winter can throw at them, all the while keeping me comfortable, warm, and dry. I highly recommend these jackets!
Pros: Build quality, Performance, Great valueThis jacket rocks!
January 05, 2011
I wanted a soft shell I could still wear in Washington weather - warmish snow and rain and lots of wind up in the mountains. I am really pleased with how windproof and waterproof this jacket is. Haven't been in a downpour, so I can't speak to that yet. It looks great and fits great, too.
Pros: Great design, Build quality, Ease of use, Great valueTough...too tough
January 09, 2011
This jacket definitely can stand up to weather...but I couldn't stand to wear the jacket. It doesn't yield very well to its human inhabitant, just as it doesn't yield to the elements. Fit was OK, especially with layers underneath. But without being able to actually comfortably perform necessary tasks in it, I am better off getting wet and using my old stand by coat. Returned it. Would try it again if a new, more maleable version comes out in future.
Pros: Build quality, Cons: Bad designGreat fit, comfortable, cute
January 16, 2010
I love this jacket! It fits great and is very comfortable. I use it for snowboarding and wearing around town. It's very well made (like all of the OR products I own)and there are no extra bells and whistles, just a good quality jacket. I bought the Sky colored one and the actual color is a little brighter and has more of a turquise color to it. I like the actual color better than how it looks from the photo.
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The two-time Tony Award winner Cherry Jones will return to Manhattan Theater Club next spring to star in a new drama by Sarah Treem, "When We Were Young and Unafraid," playing a woman in the early 1970s who turns her bed and breakfast into a refuge for women in need. It will be the first time Ms. Jones has acted on Manhattan Theater Club's Off Broadway stage since her critically acclaimed, Tony-winning performance as Sister Aloysius in John Patrick Shanley's play "Doubt," which began there in 2004 before moving to Broadway a few months later.
Ms. Jones is already set to return to Broadway in September as Amanda Wingfield in a revival of "The Glass Menagerie," which had a much-praised run this winter at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Mass.
The Broadway run of "Menagerie" is currently set to run through early January 2014; "When We Were Young and Unafraid" is scheduled to begin preview performances on May 22, 2014, and open on June 17.
Ms. Treem, a writer on the television series "House of Cards" and "In Treatment," has written several plays including "A Feminine Ending," which was produced at Playwrights Horizons in 2007. "When We Were Young and Unafraid" will be directed by Pam MacKinnon, a Tony nominee this season for the Broadway revival of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
Additional casting for the other roles – including the teenage daughter of Ms. Jones's character, and a runaway who influences the girl – will be announced later.


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Williamsburg condo with a full-service spa
Located in Williamsburg, Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony is in the suburbs and convenient to Williamsburg Botanical Garden and Williamsburg Freedom Park.
This golf condo is within close proximity of Prime Outlets Williamsburg and Williamsburg Premium Outlets.
Make yourself at home in one of the 200 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary weekday newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, supervised childcare/activities, and an arcade/game room.
You can find a meal at a coffee shop/café serving guests of Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony, or stop in at a snack bar/deli.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free parking is available onsite.
Hotel Amenities
- General
Dining options at the condo include a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. In addition to a full-service spa, Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony features a golf course and an indoor pool. This business-friendly condo also offers an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Onsite parking is complimentary.
Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony has designated areas for smoking.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Spa tub
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Fitness facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Business services
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 200
- Number of floors - 3
- ATM/banking
- Golf course on site
- Tennis on site
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Full-service health spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Designated smoking areas
- Grocery/convenience store
- Free Wi-Fi
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Patio
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Snack bar/deli
- Security guard
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tour assistance
- Video library
- Free parking
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free parking
- Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Climate control
- Complimentary weekday newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Voice mail
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Wake-up calls
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Cable TV service
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Window opens
- Daily housekeeping
- Clock radio
- Sofa bed
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free Wi-Fi
- Recreation
An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a golf course, a steam room, and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Motor boating nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Bird watching on site
- Golfing on site
- Hiking/biking trails on site
- Running track/path on site
- Swimming on site
- Spa
The Spa at Manor Club has massage/treatment rooms. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs.
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Massages
- Facial treatments
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Guests using GPS directions to arrive at this property will need to use the following alternate address: 240 Ford's Colony Drive Williamsburg, VA 23188 Follow signs to Marriott's Manor Club, a phone number is provided on the confirmation received via booking with this Web site.
- Check-out
Check-out time is 10 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: JCB International, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover
- Pets
Pets not allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
No rollaway/extra beds available
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in business center: USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.


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Georgia Department of Transportation officials say thieves have stolen hundreds of metal storm grates from highways throughout metro Atlanta.
Department of Transportation spokesman Mark McKinnon told WSB-TV the thefts happened within the past three months. Officials say nearly 600 storm grates have been stolen and McKinnon says they can weigh up to 200 pounds and cost up to $500 to replace.
The grates cover deep drainage holes along highways and GDOT officials are concerned that tires could get caught in them, or a person could step out of their car and fall into one.
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Kanye West Doesn't Care About Black Porsches
Hip-Hop star Kanye West's black Porsche Panamera Turbo
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Anna Nicole Smith's Mercedes'll be auctioned to benefit less-fortunate children. More specifically, her daughter. [USMagazine]
Actress Heather Locklear continues to crash and burn. This time she didn't call police. [CNN]
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Miles smiles and gets up with it in what we can only assume is a non-silent way. Ferrari 275 GTB? He reportedly kept a .357 in the glovebox. Birth of the cool, indeed. [via Fourtitude]
British pop star Lily Allen owns a Ford Focus RS
I'm something of an "Achiever," a tongue-in-cheek name overly-enthusiastic Big Lebowski
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Andrew Bradford and Brenden Gust each scored two goals and the El Paso Rhinos swept the Tulsa Junior Oilers with a 6-1 win in Sunday's series finale.
Goaltender Ian West, brought up from the Rhinos' Midget Triple-A program, stopped 15 of 16 Tulsa shots in the win.
El Paso improves to 17-3-1 and its 35 points gives the Rhinos a seven-point lead over second place Boulder in the Mountain Conference of the Western States Hockey League.
Resting a number of players before having to play four games in four days at the WSHL Showcase in Las Vegas beginning Tuesday, El Paso's lineup featured a number of players from the Midget Triple-A program who contributed in the place of players like team captain Mike Rivera, John Morales, Austin Hoff and goalie Austin Brihn.
Bradford's tipped goal at 5:36 of the first period opened the scoring; however, the hard-skating Junior Oilers got their first tie of the series at 17:03 of the first on Michael Evans' power play goal.
But the Rhinos weren't done, scoring twice in the final minute. Bradford scored his second goal off a tipped pass, redirecting Grant Killian's shot at 19:23, followed just 22 seconds later by Gust, who won the face-off to the right of Tulsa goalie Justin Lindgren, deked him to the ice, then backhanded his shot through the five-hole to make it 3-1 to the hosts at the first intermission.
Aaron Rasmussen and Chris Wilhite also tallied for El Paso. Wilhite's goal was the Rhinos' 25th short-handed goal of the season, 19 better than the next-closest team in the league.
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Symbicort Maintenance and Reliever Therapy - Experience in Real Life Setting in Malaysia (SMARTER)
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First received: December 17, 2007
Last updated: November 30, 2010
Last verified: November 2010
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The purpose of the study is to evaluate the satisfaction level of patients using the Symbicort SMART approach for their asthma management.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
Asthma |
Drug: Symbicort Turbuhaler 160/4.5 |
Phase 4 |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Non-Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
Official Title: | Symbicort Maintenance And Reliever Therapy - Experience in Real Life Setting in Malaysia - SMARTER Study |
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Further study details as provided by AstraZeneca:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Change in Satisfaction With Asthma Treatment Questionnaire (SATQ) Scores From Baseline to the Mean of 3 Months and 6 Months After Patient Was Initially Treated With SMART [ Time Frame: 6 months after each patient was initially treated with Symbicort SMART ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Difference/change in SATQ score between baseline and mean of 3 months and 6 months after SMART treatment as analysed by paired t-test. SATQ is a patient reported questionnaire which consists of 26 questions and scored to a scale of 1-7, the higher score indicating a greater level of satisfaction
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Changes in Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ-5) Score From Baseline to the Mean of 3 Months and 6 Months After Patient Was Initially Treated With SMART [ Time Frame: 6 months after each patient was initially treated with Symbicort SMART ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Difference/change in ACQ-5 scores between baseline and mean of 3 months and 6 months after SMART treatment. ACQ-5 is a 5 question patient reported outcome measuring level of asthma control during the past 7 days and it is scored on scale of 0-6. 0 indicates no symptoms and 6 represents severe symptoms
Enrollment: | 201 |
Study Start Date: | January 2008 |
Study Completion Date: | November 2008 |
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of asthma for past 6 months and treated with inhaled glucocorticosteroids for at least 3 months.
- Patients who asthma is classified as uncontrolled or partially controlled as defined by GINA 2006 guidelines.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients already on Symbicort SMART treatment.
- Patients who has respiratory tract infection 30 days before study enrolment.
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00576316
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Research Site | |
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Study Director: | Akhmal Yusof, MD | AstraZeneca | |
Principal Investigator: | Aziah Ahmad Mahayiddin, MD | Kuala Lumpur Hospital |
More Information
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on March 09, 2014
No publications provided
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00576316 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | D5890L00027 |
Study First Received: | December 17, 2007 |
Results First Received: | November 19, 2009 |
Last Updated: | November 30, 2010 |
Health Authority: | Malaysia: Ministry of Health |
Keywords provided by AstraZeneca:
Asthma |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Asthma Bronchial Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Lung Diseases Respiratory Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate Hypersensitivity Immune System Diseases Symbicort Budesonide Anti-Asthmatic Agents |
Respiratory System Agents Therapeutic Uses Pharmacologic Actions Bronchodilator Agents Autonomic Agents Peripheral Nervous System Agents Physiological Effects of Drugs Glucocorticoids Hormones Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists Anti-Inflammatory Agents |
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Recipe by Allison
"This is a kolache recipe from the Czech Republic."
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1/2 cup warm water
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup melted shortening
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins
2 cups cottage cheese
I loved it.. My grandmother (babka) used to make these, but she omitted the raisins and used a single pitted cherry instead.. DELICIOUS!
good old world flavor.
10 Ratings
Its very rare that I give something 5 stars, but this one deserves it. I had lots of cottage cheese to use so I made one batch and that was eaten up so i decided to make another- will make again and again and again, also good to put jam on top if you run out of topping.
this recipe is awesome, but time consuming. there was some leftover dough, so i pureed blueberries and blackberries and made them into a filling. delicious!i had some cottage cheese about to go bad, so this recipe was the perfect way to use it. these have become a fast favorite in my house
LOVE this kolache recipe. My husband grew up with his great-grandmother who was full Czech, and he said that these were the closest that he'd ever had! Thank you so much for sharing! I can tell that I'll be making these often!
The dough turned out great and was tasty. I elected to make different toppings (a blueberry and farmer cheese as well as an apricot) The first batch burned badly on the bottom at this high of temperature. The second batch at 405 was slightly burnt in 10 minutes. I saw other comparable recipes that recommended cooking at 375 for 15 minutes. Think I'll try that next time. I ruined two double batches with this high temperature
Family just loved these. It was worth the time and effort. Will be making again.
The dough cooks good, but tastes like cracker bread.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Czech Kolache
Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe Servings Per Recipe: 24 Amount Per Serving Calories: 221 Calories from Fat: 58
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This song has been stuck in my head for nearly 24 hours. If you watch How I Met Your Mother, you probably remember that Robin is a former Canadian pop star? This was the big song she had out, that caused Ted, Barney, Marshall and Lily to laugh hysterically:
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Syllabification: ster·no·clei·do·mas·toidPronunciation: /ˌstərnōˌklīdəˈmastoid
(also sternocleidomastoid muscle)
Anatomy- Each of a pair of long muscles that connect the sternum, clavicle, and mastoid process of the temporal bone and serve to turn and nod the head.More example sentences
- Often, the muscles used to maintain body posture are affected, namely the muscles in the neck, shoulders, and pelvic girdle, including the upper trapezius, scalene, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae, and quadratus lumborum.
- There are thirty-two segments devoted to a particular muscle, such as temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, biceps brachii and so on.
- The submandibular glands are located within a triangle bounded by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the posterior belly of the digastric muscle, and the body of the mandible.
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WRAPUP 3-Stop this farce, Obama tells Congress on third day of shutdown
* Obama urges House Speaker to call a vote on funding bill
* Republicans determined to block Obama healthcare reforms
* Fears grow shutdown will last until mid-October
* Treasury warns of potential "catastrophic" downturn
Oct 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. government shutdown prompted growing concern of wider economic consequences when it stretched into a third day on Thursday, and President Barack Obama challenged Republicans to "stop this farce" by allowing a straight vote on a spending bill.
Both sides in the standoff, triggered by Republican efforts to halt Obama's healthcare reforms, appeared entrenched.
Fears grew that the crisis would merge with a more complex fight looming later this month over raising the federal debt limit and that this could stymie any attempts to end the shutdown before the middle of October.
Obama said there were enough Republicans willing to pass a spending bill immediately if House Speaker John Boehner would allow a vote on a spending bill without partisan conditions attached, a so-called clean vote. But Obama said the speaker was refusing to do so because "he doesn't want to anger the extremists in his party."
"My simple message today is 'Call a vote,"' Obama said in a speech at a construction company in Maryland. "Take a vote. Stop this farce, and end this shutdown right now."
He warned that as painful as the government shutdown was, a default caused by a failure to raise the debt limit would be dramatically worse for the economy as a whole.
Boehner's spokesman said the speaker had "always said that the United States will not default on its debt."
"He also always says that there aren't votes in the House to pass a 'clean' debt limit bill. That's why we need a bill with cuts and reforms," the spokesman said.
Though some moderate Republicans have begun to question their party's strategy, Boehner so far has kept them largely united behind a plan to offer a series of small bills that would re-open select parts of the government most visibly affected by the shutdown. Democrats reject that piecemeal approach.
The Tea Party Express, one of the anti-tax groups in the conservative Tea Party that has led the fight against Obamacare, sent an email to supporters on Wednesday evening saying that as many as 12 Republicans had indicated they were willing to "give up on the fight" and join Democrats in voting for a funding bill without conditions.
"We need your immediate support to put pressure on the weak Republicans to pass a sensible solution that allows America to avoid the Obamacare train-wreck, while fully funding the federal government," the group said in its email.
The U.S. Treasury warned about the impact of a debt default in a report on Thursday, saying a failure to pay the nation's bills could punish American families and businesses with a worse recession than the 2007-2009 downturn.
"A default would be unprecedented and has the potential to be catastrophic: credit markets could freeze, the value of the dollar could plummet, U.S. interest rates could skyrocket," the Treasury said.
"The negative spillovers could reverberate around the world, and there might be a financial crisis and recession that could echo the events of 2008 or worse," it said.
Stock markets worldwide fell on Thursday while the dollar dropped to an eight-month low over concern the budget standoff would merge with the coming fight over raising the $16.7 trillion U.S. borrowing limit.
The shutdown was beginning to hit the factory floor, with major manufacturers like Boeing Co and United Technologies Corp warning of delays and employee furloughs in the thousands if the budget impasse persists.
Companies that rely on federal workers to inspect and approve their products or on government money to fund their operations said they were preparing to slow or stop work if the first government shutdown in 17 years continues into next week.
Republicans have tried to tie continued government funding to measures that would undercut Obama's signature healthcare law. Obama and his Democrats have refused to negotiate on a temporary funding bill, arguing it is the duty of Congress to pay for programs it has already authorized.
Obama reiterated that message on Thursday and ridiculed comments by one Tea Party-backed congressman, Marlin Stutzman of Indiana, who told The Washington Examiner: "We're not going to be disrespected. We've got to get something out of this, and I don't know what that even is."
"You have already gotten the opportunity to serve the American people. There's no higher honor than that," Obama said. "The American people aren't in the mood to give you a goody bag to go with it."
The shutdown took effect at midnight on Monday (0400 GMT on Tuesday), leaving nearly a million federal workers sidelined without pay and many others in the private sector suffering from the knock-on effect.
But some workers are going back to work. The White House said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had started to recall employees idled by the shutdown as the Gulf Coast braces for potentially damaging Tropical Storm Karen.
Republican Representative Steve King of Iowa, speaking on CNN's "New Day" program, said Republicans were looking for solutions but Democrats were refusing to negotiate. But he gave no sign of softening the stand against Obamacare, which passed into law in 2010 and is in the process of being implemented.
"If there is a bump in the economic road, if there is a political penalty to be paid, we can recover from those things," he said. "But we can never recover if Obamacare is implemented on the American people, and it will diminish the trajectory of the American destiny by turning us into a dependency society."
Despite the shutdown, Republicans have failed to derail Obama's controversial healthcare law, which passed a milestone on Tuesday when it began signing up uninsured Americans for subsidized health coverage.
Obama blamed the shutdown on Republicans' "obsession" with reversing healthcare reforms passed in the Affordable Care Act, but noted they had passed the House of Representatives and the Senate and been deemed constitutional by the Supreme Court.
"Last November the voters rejected the presidential candidate that ran on a platform to repeal it," he said on Thursday. "So the Affordable Care Act has gone through every single democratic process, all three branches of government. It's the law of the land. It's here to stay."


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Two months into the fiscal year, Lansing city leaders are being warned of a looming multi-million dollar budget shortfall. Lansing City Finance Director Jerry Ambrose told the city council last night that current budget projections suggest the capital city could be looking at a projected $12 to $15 million budget shortfall next year.
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Auburn entered the mix for the state of Mississippi's top prospect on Thursday, offering Rivals100 linebacker Leo Lewis. The No. 61 overall ranked prospect talks about the ... [details] |
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7 News Today in New England will be expanding to the 9am hour beginning on August 22nd. According to a recent promo and various rumblings throughout the Boston TV News community, the morning newscast will expand from its current timeslot of 5-7 a.m. to the 9-10 a.m. hour. This move comes after the departure of Live! with Regis and Kelly and the subsequent move to WCVB.
Also, Thursday night will be Frances Rivera's last day at 7 Bulfinch Place. As we reported earlier, the popular lead anchor at channel 7 will make the move to New York City where she will serve as the morning anchor at WPIX, NYC's affiliate of The CW.


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Hogmanay in Scotland (EUHS)
Looking for a very different New Year's Eve experience? Try out Hogmanay in Scotland—a street-party celebration in and around Edinburgh that involves traditional singing and dancing, comedians, storytelling and more. This is a unique four-day trip that will immerse you in Scottish culture as you ring in the new year, highlander-style.
Highlights: Party with the Scottish at one of the world's largest New Year's Eve street parties, learn a new dance at a traditional céilidh, wander the beautiful streets of Edinburgh.
Local Living Thailand—Hilltribe Experience (ATHL)
When most of us think "Thailand," we think bustling Bangkok, fresh and spicy Lanna cuisine, and flamboyant Buddhist temples. This trip introduces you to a side of Thailand that few see, partnering you up with a local hilltribe for an all-access glimpse into (very) rural life. Explore the village and the jungle that surrounds it, study ancient farming techniques, try your hand at bamboo-weaving, and learn about daily life in the hills from your more-than-welcoming hosts. Bangkok, schmangkok – head for the hills and discover what everyone else has been missing.
Highlights: Connect with a local Black Lahu community, savour home-cooked Thai food, experience local culture hands-on, learn about local hilltribe customs from those who live and breathe them.
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Cumbria & The Lake District (EEUL)
It's difficult to not be charmed by the pastoral splendour of England's fabled Lake District, a place that has inspired travellers and scribes alike for centuries. A favourite muse of Wordsworth, Coleridge and other romantic poets, this bucolic slice of paradise in northern England is the perfect place for a good, long, reflective stroll. Here, you'll walk among the country's tallest peaks to cozy villages in search of delicious pub fare made from the finest local produce, stay in unique lodgings, and enjoy the best that rural England can offer. Write your own ending.
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Great Ocean Road East—Adelaide to Melbourne (OAAM)
Are there two words that go better together than "road" and "trip"? We don't think so. On this short and sweet 3-day tour from Adelaide to Melbourne, we'll drive the Great Ocean Road and take in the highlights. Grampians National Park, the Arch, the 12 Apostles – we'll check 'em out and get expert guidance from native Aussie CEOs along the way. Our small group sizes make it easy to bond with your fellow travellers, so you'll come away with both new memories and new friends.
Highlights: Marvel at the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road, walk through a rainforest, learn about Aboriginal beliefs at a cultural centre.
The Red Centre to Adelaide (OARA)
Bored with the outskirts? Go right into the (Red) center of the action with our trek from Alice Springs to Adelaide. On the way, we'll hike Kings Canyon, camp out under the stars in Uluru, check out an opal mine in Coober Pedy and class it up with a wine tasting in the Clare Valley. Opt for a scenic flight over the great salt lake of Lake Eyre, and savour your time on the road with new friends and amazing Aussie CEOs. Now you can say you've really done Australia.
Highlights: Savour South Australian wine in the Clare Valley, bed down at a traditional Outback station, catch the magnificent colours of Uluru at sunset, explore the Red Centre.
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Sometimes when you sit down with an album it's honestly like being invited to a personal therapy session. You ride the highs and lows of emotion with the artist in a very real and raw way. Such is the case with the debut album from New Haven's Jose Oyola.
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The Chevy Cruze Eco achieves a stellar 42 mpg on the highway. (Jim Motavalli photo / June 5, 2012) |
I've had some favorable long-term car tests lately. The quality of the cars offered to American consumers is really quite high, and here are a few models I'd recommend.
Let's start with the Kia Optima, because it's probably a car that isn't on the top of your list, though you may be considering the car's better-known twin, the Hyundai Sonata. The Optima was comprehensively redesigned in 2011, and it benefits from a top-to-bottom restyle and upscaling.
For an entry price of $19,500 MSRP, you get an amazingly well appointed automobile, approximately what you'd expect for $5,000 more. According to The Car Connection, "Today's Optima isn't just one of the best family sedans for economy, it's also one of the best-looking cars of its kind--and some other kinds, too."
Consider the Optima as an alternative to the midsized Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. There are three trim levels, LX, EX and SX, and a variety of powertrains, all of which deliver good highway gas mileage, 33 mpg for the turbo model, 35 mpg for the four-cylinder version and 40 for the hybrid. Your move as to whether the hybrid is worth the modest economy benefit. Conventional cars are using every trick in the book to get better mileage these days.
Speaking of good mileage, another car worth considering is the Chevy Cruze Eco, which I just took on a six-hour drive down to Virginia. The Cruze has been a huge hit for GM; in May the company sold 22,711 of them, making it the best-selling compact car in America. The Eco model isn't a huge departure, but it grabs a 10 percent fuel economy advantage with low-rolling resistance tires, front grille louvers that improve airflow, and a rear spoiler. My guess is that approximately 10 percent of Cruze orders are for the Eco model, which adds $800 to the price of a similar LT model.
The test car had the offered six-speed transmission, which bumps economy to 42 mpg on the highway. The car is a fine, if a bit noisy (those tires) highway cruiser. Handling is excellent, especially for an American car, but power from the 138-horsepower turbocharged four is lacking for quick acceleration in the lower gears, especially on grades.
Finally, I took a passel of kids to a spring church camp in a 2012 GMC Terrain SLT-2 all-wheel-drive. Although lacking a third row of seats, this heartland SUV was perfect for the job — everybody had a cupholder and legroom, and they were able to plug in their devices. The Terrain is a relaxing highway drive — I didn't have to do my usual get-the-kinks-out routine when we arrived.
The Terrain was equipped with a three-liter V-6, a six-speed transmission (which explains that relaxed cruising) and the cargo package for $36,495. If I needed to move Cub Scout packs regularly, it might be ideal, but most of the time I'm fine in something smaller and more affordable. Having three kids instead of two might tip you into needing a vehicle like the Terrain. But I'd probably ditch the all-wheel drive. I live on a semi-urban street, not an isolated country lane. The market for vehicles like this isn't as robust as it once was — blame the 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway mileage — but some people still swear by this trusty configuration.
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Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, invites families and friends to Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus along with a 20-member handbell choir, Bells of Praise and Joyful Bells, on Sunday, December 16 from 10am to 3:00pm. The handbell choir performance will begin at noon and end at 1:30pm.
In addition, family or individual photos (with or without Santa) will be available for purchase, and holiday horses, compliments of Helping Hands and Healing Hooves will add to the festivities. Gifts for sale from the "Learning Shop" will be offered and several create-a-craft tables will be set up for children.
Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus provided by the Bartolotta Catering Company from 10am to 1:30pm includes an appetizer, carving, omelets & pasta, waffle & French toast, and a dessert station. The price for adults is $26.95 and children ages 3-12 cost $16.95. For reservations pleasc call (414) 525-5635.
For family or individual photography information please contact Golden Memories Photography at goldenmemoriesphotography.com or call (414) 491-9476. To learn more about Helping Hands and Healing Hooves offering therapeutic horseback riding for all ages go to helpinghandsandhealinghooves.org or call (262) 689-5677.
For more information go boernerbotanicalgardens.org or call (414) 525-5601.
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