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Advocacy | Feb 27, 2014
AOPA is working to support a bill under consideration in Nebraska's legislature to strengthen requirements for the anti-collision marking of temporary meteorological evaluation towers.
Topics Obstruction Hazards, Advocacy, Legislation State, NTSB, Government Agencies, Advisory Circular, FAA Information and Services, Veterans, Pilots, Wind and Gusts, Safety and Education
Advocacy | Feb 10, 2014
A bill in Colorado would require meteorological evaluation towers taller than 50 feet agl to be marked and lit.
Topics Legislation State, Advocacy, Obstruction Hazards
Advocacy | Jan 22, 2014
Washington state's legislature is considering a bill to require the marking and lighting of towers more than 25 feet agl.
Topics Advocacy, Obstruction Hazards, NTSB, Government Agencies
Advocacy | Feb 23, 2012
AOPA is urging the FAA to find that 130 wind turbines proposed for Nantucket Sound near Cotuit, Mass., would pose a hazard to the many low-altitude VFR flights between three area airports. The turbines could also disrupt local radar service, AOPA said.
Topics FAA, Government Agencies, Obstruction Hazards, Advocacy
Advocacy | Jul 14, 2011
AOPA is asking members to comment on the possible impact of a proposed wind farm installation near two Carson City, Nev., airports.
Topics Obstruction Hazards, Advocacy
A new online tool that works with Google Earth is helping the Kansas Department of Transportation and airport advocates work to avoid the construction of structures that could prove dangerous to aviation.
Advocacy | Apr 02, 2009
When a utility company erected two unlit poles under the approach path to Griffin Spalding Airport¿s Runway 32 in March, Dan Gryder did what an AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteer (ASNV) should: He reported it to AOPA. The association immediately jumped into action to help resolve the issue.into action to help resolve the issue.
Article | Sep 22, 2006
Part 77 obstruction rules might adversely affect GA airports, says AOPA AOPA is recommending some additional changes to the FAA's update of airspace protection regulations (Part 77) to protect smaller general aviation airports. "AOPA generally supports the changes the FAA has proposed, but there are some things that might have a negative affect on GA airports," said Heidi Williams, AOPA director of air traffic services.
AOPA thanks our members for their continued support in protecting the freedom to fly.


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Climbing the Walls
Your cat is far more enlightened than you realized. It embraces the wholeness of its own nature, light and dark, and doesn't care a whisker what you think about it. This framed set of illustrations is a tribute to that feline state of mind. Printed in soothing neutrals, each picture shows two opposing parts of a cat's nature, and the Zen-like koan that encompasses them both. Ready for hanging as a handsome accent for your home or office. Printed and framed in Portland, Oregon.
Exclusively at UncommonGoods.
Also, please check out the tumblers in our Cat Tao Assortment.
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- Item ID
- 21588
- Made from
- acid free matboard, plexiglas, acid free paper, Bonanza wood, acid free ink
- Measurements
- 14" W x 18" H x 0.75" H
- Notes
- Dampen a soft, lint free cloth with warm water or mild solution of dish detergent and water to remove dust and dirt from the frame or plexiglas.
- the maker
Patricia Carlin
Patricia started out as an art director in Philadelphia, selling everything from potato chips to financial products. In 2001, a friend wanted help launching a glassware business. Patricia designed several product lines for the new venture.
"We couldn't afford a writer at first, so I wrote my own copy for the glasses," Patricia says.
Despite the August 2001 launch, the business did well, and Patricia found herself designing a range of tabletop products.
When Red Wheel Weiser Conari Press noticed the glassware at a gift show, they saw book potential. With their help, Patricia produced two books: "Glam Girl" and "Geeky Girl".
Patricia has explored many techniques in her illustration, but simple line drawing appeals to her most.
"For me paring things down to their simplest essence is always the best way to understand them," she says. "After I had my daughter I rediscovered the power these little sketches have to tell a story. Drawing was a fun way to communicate without language."
Patricia is inspired by Ikko Tanaka, Adrian Tomine and Diane Arbus. She has won many awards for her design work and is the author of "How to Tell If Your Boyfriend is the Antichrist: And if he is, should you break up with him?"
She comes from a long line of RockStar Moms, and aspires to that status on a daily basis. collection
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November 14th, 2013, 01:52 PM | #1 |
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For Sale: Krinkov Pistol
A friend would like to sell his Kinkov Pistol and asked me to list it here for him:
Bulgarian Krinkov 106U Pistol, 5.56 NATO 2 10rnd mags Plastic handgrip, Wood hand gaurds. All Factory Accessories that came with it. Basically new, only 30 rounds put thru it. Only sold with proper paperwork (purchase permit) Picture: Krinkov (NOT the pistol for sale, just a pic off the net) Asking $800 I'll get you his contact info if anyone is interested. I'll be on and off the board over the next few days, please be patient. Last edited by orionn; November 14th, 2013 at 03:37 PM. |
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Krinkov Pistol
This is my pistol. It is an Arsenal SLR106U pistol. It is Bulgarian not Yugo, is in 5.56mm NATO. Runs smooth. Best trigger I have ever felt on an AK......EVER. Doing some work on my other AKs and would like to reinvest the money from this into them. The price is somewhat flexible. Serious inquiries only.
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O.A.R. Red Rocks/Standing on a Burning Hot Sun
This past summer Vital Companies worked with O.A.R. to produce their "Live on Red Rocks" DVD and its accompaniment, the 45-minute documentary, "Standing on a Burning Hot Sun". Vital traveled to New York and Maryland with the band to film two shows on their Summer Crush concert tour, using this footage to create the short documentary.
While touring with the band, the crew captured O.A.R.'s most personal and genuine moments to create a video that truly shows what a summer concert series means to the band as well as the fans. It includes 22 live songs, interviews with O.A.R. as well as interviews with its fans along with backstage footage and fan provided content. The Red Rocks release is the first live DVD to include the horn section that joined the band on their past two summer tours. Released in conjunction with the DVD is the live audio CD. They are both available in physical form and also in HD on iTunes.
The Red Rocks package was released November 20, 2012.
Emmy Awards
We attended the Regional Emmy Awards this year in Louisville, KY in late July. Even though we were nominated for two Emmies we failed to bring home the statue. After winning last year it made it a bit of a long ride home, but we're still thankful for what we accomplished. It truly is an honor to just be nominated.
Thank You for a Great 2012!
All of us at Vital Companies would like to thank our clients and friends for a terrific year in 2012! We extend a warm welcome to our new clients and are excited to start building long-lasting relationships. We are already off to a busy start in 2013. 2012 saw the first year of FFOCOL and we want to thank all of the supporters and sponsors, what a great success it was! We are already lining films up for 2013 so be on the lookout for more news throughout the year!
New Hires 2012
In 2012, three new employees were added to the Vital team. Halle joined in June, with a BFA in both Photography and Sculpture from Ohio University. She previously worked at Nordstrom as well as a local restaurant group. With the goal of getting back into the creative scene, she came to Vital to work directly with the development team, managing client relations as well as assisting the creative team on video and photo shoots.
A recent graduate of The Ohio State University, Fontine came to Vital in September from The Jerome Schottenstein Center. Fontine was heavily involved with the first year of The Film Festival of Columbus. Her seasoned production skills and go-getter attitude helped the event skyrocket past its initial expectations. Fontine is Vital Companies' new Front Office Manager.
CCAD MFA + Portfolio
Vital recently joined forces with Columbus College of Art & Design. CCAD is in the third year of its MFA program. Vital is producing an overview recruitment video of the new graduate studies experience. Vital interviewed students and staff about the program as well as followed them through their day-to-day classes and personal art practice in their studios.
Vital is also creating CCAD's new "Portfolio How-To" video for prospective students. Through interviews as well as motion graphics, the video focuses on the general guidelines of what makes a strong portfolio and steps for how to put one together. The video aims to help all art students with their portfolio, not just CCAD applicants. The collaboration is an exciting opportunity for Vital to work with fellow artists.


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Health Care Jobs
Healthcare stands as one of the most important sectors in the New York City economy. While graduates often speak about entering a challenging job market, indicators for growth look strong especially for community-based positions. Within the next decade, ambulatory healthcare services jobs are expected to increase by more than 60%, and jobs in residential care facilities will also increase dramatically. CUNY students investing in their education now will be poised to take advantage of these opportunities.
Many health and human services departments at CUNY expose students to hand-on clinical training as part of their certificate and degree programs. These experiences in clinical settings prepare CUNY students for demanding and dynamic roles in a variety of settings. In a recent survey of CUNY nursing graduates pdf from 1997 to 2007, the overall NCLEX passrate of CUNY graduates who took the test one or more times was 99%, and 95% of graduates had worked as a registered nurse. The average salary of these nurses was $73,747. Examples like these show that over the long run, health careers can be vehicles for professional growth which also make important contributions to the community.
Career Sites
New York State is recruiting nurses for various agencies.
New York State Dept. of Labor developed a new job website which allows searches by region.
Several career websites are focused specifically on jobs in the health and human services sectors, and include:
- healthecareers.com
- healthopps.com
- hotnursejobs.com
- healthjobsusa.com
- nurse.com
- nurse-recruiter.com
- explorehealthcareers.com
- NY Nonprofit Press job listing
You may also find it helpful to join your professional association, network with friends or search employers in the community, like schools or local nonprofit agencies.
JOB, Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
Services for the Underserved sponsored a Job Fair pdf for Human Services professionals and is currently soliciting resumes.
AHRC NYC is hiring human services staff pdf to work part-time with people with disabilities.
Single Stop USA is hiring Healthcare Navigators pdf .
JOb search strategies
Our Job Search Strategies presentation pdf for CUNY students in health-related programs features tips about networking, informational interviewing, online job searches, volunteering and more.
HealthCare CAreer Center
The Workforce 1 Healthcare Career Center located at LaGuardia Community College is a resource for New Yorkers- and especially CUNY students- engaged in a healthcare-related job search. Free resources include workshops and recruiting events. Onsite interviews are scheduled for health jobs each week.
Contact Us
If you'd like to receive notices about events and opportunities from the Office of the University Dean, send us your email address and we'll add you to our distribution list.


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Cheese Danish
From La Boulange: A flaky pastry folded around reduced-fat cream cheese.
Calories 310 | Calories from Fat 140 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 16g | 25% |
Saturated Fat 9g | 45% |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
Sodium 400mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate 36g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Sugars 14g | |
Protein 8g | |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
**Each caffeine value is an approximate value. |
Nutrition information is calculated with data provided by the suppliers who manufacture food and beverage items for Starbucks Coffee Company. Variations may exist due to periodic changes in formulations.
Nutrition information is calculated with data provided by the suppliers who manufacture food and beverage items for Starbucks Coffee Company. Variations may exist due to periodic changes in formulations. Serving sizes may vary from those used to calculate nutrition information. We attempt to provide product information that is as complete as possible. Product changes or new product introductions may cause this information to become outdated or incomplete. Data is rounded to meet current U.S. FDA NLEA guidelines. Percentage data for vitamins and minerals refers to percentage of U.S. Daily Values for a 2,000 calorie diet. Products may vary from location to location. Our foods and beverages are produced and stored in environments where known allergens are present.
enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, ascorbic acid, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, enzyme, folic acid), water, butter (cream, natural flavor), neufchatel (pasteurized cultured milk and cream, salt, stabilizers [carob bean and/or xanthan and/or guar gums]), sugar, whole milk powder, yeast, sea salt, egg, lactic acid powder. manufactured in a facility that handles tree nuts.
Our take on the traditional cheese Danish pairs flakey croissant dough with reduced-fat cream cheese. It's a simple recipe with simple ingredients you're sure to love.
Did you know
Although Danishes have become a specialty of Denmark, the pastry originated in Vienna, Austria.
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TOURING- Guide Map
- Attraction Seating
Photo Gallery - Basic Services
- Calendar of Events
- Character Meet and
Greet FAQ - Extra Magic Hour
- FastPass+
- Kennels
- Operating Hours
- Overlooked Attractions
- Rehabs and Closures
- Ride Restrictions
- Smoking Policy
- Special Needs Travelers
- Studios
in a
Wheelchair - Ticket FAQ
- Backlot Tour
- Honey I Shrunk
the Kids Movie
Set Adventure - Lights, Motors, Action!
Extreme Stunt Show - Monsters Inc.
Meet & Greet - MuppetVision 3D
- Phineas & Ferb
Meet and Play Experience - Pizza Planet Arcade
Star Wars Weekends
Disney's Hollywood Studios
UPDATE! An extra weekend has been added!
2014 Star Wars Weekends will be held every weekend
(Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from May 16-June 15, 2014.
Weekend I: May 16 - 18, 2014
Weekend II: May 23 - 25, 2014
Weekend III: May 30 - June 1, 2014
Weekend IV: June 6 - 8, 2014
Weekend V: June 13 – 15, 2014
James Arnold Taylor will return to Star Wars Weekends 2014 as the event's official celebrity host. Taylor, a Star Wars Weekends fan favorite, is the voice of hundreds of animated characters, including Obi-Wan Kenobi on "Star Wars: The Clone Wars."
The theme for this year's event is "Join the Rebellion."
Tips for Kids
Autograph Tips
Photo Galleries:
-- Celebrity
-- Character
Meet and Greets
of the Force
-- Celebrity Motorcade
Chip and Dale as Ewoks
Hyperspace Hoopla Video
Guide Map for May 17-19
Your Experience /
Read About Others'
Star Wars Weekend Archives
STAR WARS WEEKENDS -- Since 1997, Walt Disney World has sponsored a series of special Star Wars Weekends in the Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. Activities normally include celebrity appearances, as well as trivia contests and prize give-aways, Star Tours "ride-a-thons," and a Star Wars Cantina street party, complete with a live disc jockey.
During Star Wars Weekends, celebrities from all the Star Wars films are on hand for motorcades and star conversations, as well as autograph sessions. Actors featured over the years include Jake Lloyd (young Anakin Skywalker), David Prowse (Darth Vader), Kenny Baker (R2D2), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), and Anthony Daniels (C3PO) among others. Lots of costumed characters, from Luke Skywalker and Queen Amidala to Ewoks and Jawas, can also be found milling about the park, with plenty of opportunities for Star Wars fans to meet and greet them.
James Arnold Taylor, who provides the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi for the animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, will serve as the Official Celebrity Host of Star Wars Weekends 2013, when the event returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios this May. Ashley Eckstein, the voice of The Clone Wars' Ahsoka Tano, will act as Celebrity Host of "Behind the Force," a show that gives fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Both Taylor and Eckstein have served in similar roles for previous Star Wars Weekends. Other celebrity appearances:
Weekend I (May 17-19)
Ray Park (Darth Maul - Episode I The Phantom Menace)
Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett - Episode V The Empire Strikes
Back and Episode VI Return of the Jedi)
Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Captain Rex - Star Wars:
The Clone Wars)
Weekend II (May 24-26)
Ray Park (Darth Maul - Episode I The Phantom Menace)
Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok - Episode VI Return
of the Jedi)
Jim Cummings (voice of Hondo Ohnaka - Star Wars: The
Clone Wars)
Weekend III (May 31 - June 2)
Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok - Episode VI Return
of the Jedi)
Tim Rose (Admiral Ackbar - Episode VI Return of the
Sam Witwer (voice of Darth Maul - Star Wars: The Clone
Weekend IV (June 7 - 9)
Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian - Episode V The
Empire Strikes Back; Episode VI Return of the Jedi)
Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca - Episode IV A New Hope; Episode
V The Empire Strikes Back; Episode VI Return of the
Jedi; Episode III Revenge of the Sith)
Tom Kane (voice of Yoda - Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
- A photo opportunity with a "life-size" rancor. The giant beast, which was Jabba the Hutt's prized pet in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, will be on display during the event. The handcrafted replica is 17 feet long and weighs more than 700 pounds. The reptomammal sculpture is well-traveled — it's a popular piece at Star Wars events around the globe and will make its way to our park for Star Wars Weekends.
- A trio of specialty "one-man shows" will be presented this year, giving guests a peek into the on- and off-screen worlds of three Star Wars celebrities: James Arnold Taylor, Ray Park and Warwick Davis.
- "Obi-Wan & Beyond" (each event day) stars James Arnold Taylor. James takes audiences on a journey into his wonderful world of voice acting. "Visit to the Maul" (Weekends I and II) features Ray Park. Guests can see a demonstration of amazing martial arts skills by the actor who portrayed Darth Maul on the silver screen.
- "An Ewok's Tale - My Short Story" (Weekends II and III) stars Warwick Davis. Guests get a unique look into the fascinating world of this Star Wars legend.
Weekend Highlights
- Jedi
Training Academy (Star Tours Stage):
Each young Padawan
who is chosen will learn a lightsaber combination
as they prepare to face the dark side. Check Times
Guide for show times, but show times for May 17-19 are
as follows:
8:45am; 9:20am; 10:05am; 10:35am; 12:00pm; 12:30pm; 1:00pm; 1:30pm; 2:00pm; 2:30pm; 3:00pm; 3:30pm; 4:00pm; 4:30pm; 5:00pm; 5:30pm; 6:30pm; 7:00pm; 7:30pm - Legends of the Force Motorcade and Celebrity Welcome: Marvel at a grand motorcade featuring a galaxy of your favorite Star Wars characters and five Star Wars celebrities. The motorcade begins at the front of the park and travels to the Star Wars Weekends Event Stage, concluding with a grand celebrity welcome. Motorcade begins near Main Entrance 11 a.m. Celebrity Welcome at Star Wars Weekends Event Stage 11:15 a.m.
- Hyperspace Hoopla: This high-energy, one-of-a-kind show is a chance to see some of the famed Star Wars characters performing like never before. It will take place on a stage in front of the Sorcerer Mickey hat on Hollywood Blvd., and is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. each event evening.
- Autograph Opportunities: As always, there is no additional charge for the celebrity autograph sessions at Star Wars Weekends. The autograph lines will once again be handled via a FASTPASS-type system. An extremely limited number of FASTPASS tickets are distributed on a first-come, first served basis at Disney's Hollywood Studios main entrance, to the right of the turnstiles. Distribution may begin prior to Park opening based on demand. You must have a FASTPASS ticket to receive an autograph. To receive a FASTPASS ticket:
- Join the line of the celebrity you would most like to meet. You may not save a place in line for other party members.
- While in line, you will receive a wristband. Your Theme Park admission media and wristband allow you to receive one FASTPASS ticket. Only one autograph FASTPASS ticket per Guest. Each Guest must be present to receive a FASTPASS ticket. You may not get FASTPASS tickets for other members of your party.
- After receiving your ticket, continue to wear your wristband. You will need to be wearing your wristband to get an autograph. Your FASTPASS ticket will have a designated autograph return time. Until that time, you may enjoy other Star Wars Weekends activities.
- At your designated time, proceed to the Celebrity
Autograph Location at Echo Lake to show your wristband
and present your FASTPASS ticket. Once FASTPASS tickets
for visiting celebrities are distributed, we may distribute
a limited number of stand-by tickets with a return
time. Stand-by tickets do not guarantee you an autograph.
May 17-19 Autograph Sessions
Ashley Eckstein : 4:30 and 5:45 p.m.
James Arnold Taylor: 9:45 a.m.
Dee Bradley Baker: 9:45 a.m., 3, 4:30 p.m.
Jeremy Bulloch: 9:45 a.m., 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Ray Park: 1:45 p.m.
- Behind the Force: Star Wars Voices: At the Premier Theater. Listen closely as host Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, along with two very special Clone Wars co-stars reveal the fascinating art of voice acting utilized throughout the Star Wars saga and beyond. . Showtimes: noon & 1:45 p.m.
- Stars of the Saga: At the Premier Theater. Kick back with Star Wars Weekends host James Arnold Taylor as he puts on this entertaining and often surprising 30-minute, Star Wars -themed talk show. Experience the fascinating life and movie-making adventures of two Star Wars celebrities. Showtime: 3:30 p.m.
- Visit to the Maul starring Ray Park: At the Premier Theater. Learn film and martial arts techniques from the actor who brought Darth Maul to life -- the man, the Sith, the legend, Ray Park. In this unique presentation, the martial arts master performs impressive demonstrations as he reveals his journey to action-star fame. Showtime: 5 p.m.
- Obi-Wan and Beyond starring James Arnold Taylor: At the Premier Theater. Feel the force flowing as James Arnold Taylor takes his audience on a fun and fascinating journey into the world of voice acting. In this Star Wars Weekends exclusive, James performs over 200 popular and iconic characters. Showtime: 6:30 p.m.
- Padawan Mind Challenge: Star Wars Weekends Event Stage. Join a pair of wacky intergalactic hosts, and a few other Star Wars surprises, as they provide two fun and interactive Star Wars trivia challenges, featuring younglings ages 4 to 11. Watch as they wield their mental force alongside a popular Star Wars character. The Challenge begins at 2:10 and 4:30 p.m. Signup begins at Park open in front of ABC Sound Studio. Space is limited.
- Darth's Mall: Blast into Star Wars Weekends 2013 with limited edition pins, artwork and collectibles, plus limited release apparel for the entire family! Authentic Star Wars Weekends collectibles, must-have merchandise, and special artist signings and book signings can be found at Darth's Mall located in the courtyard between Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror .
- The Star Wars – D-Tech Me experience returns for Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios 2013. The experience will be located inside Darth's Mall, the themed merchandise destination located in the courtyard adjacent to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. This year, Disney is bringing back the popular "cast yourself in Carbonite" option that was inspired by a scene from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. A new option features the elite soldiers of the Galactic Empire, the Stormtroopers. The 10-minute experience uses the world's highest-resolution, single-shot 3D face scanner created by Imagineering scientists with Disney Research labs. That captured image is later sent to a high resolution 3D printer to create the figurine. The completed figurine will arrive within 4-6 weeks after the experience if shipping domestically (it takes a little longer if shipping internationally). Guests will also receive either a Carbon-Freeze Me light-up band or a collector button depending upon which option they choose. The Star Wars – D-Tech Me experience is $99.95, plus shipping and applicable sales tax. To book your experience, call 407-WDW-TECH (407-939-8324) to ask about availability. The experience will only be offered during Star Wars Weekends 2013. Please note: Separate theme park admission required for Disney's Hollywood Studios. No discounts apply unless otherwise noted. Guests must be at least 3 years old to participate. A valid accepted credit card number is required at time of booking. No-shows or in the event a reservation is cancelled within 48 hours of scheduled experience will result in such credit card being charged a $25 cancellation fee. The experience, due to its personalized nature, is non-refundable and not eligible for an exchange. Children must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age or older during the entire experience. Certain restrictions may apply. All prices, components and information are subject to change without notice.
AllEars® Readers share their Star Wars Weekend Tips!
Star Wars Weekends activities are included with regular Disney's Hollywood Studios admission.
If you plan on attending any of the Star Wars Weekends, be sure to arrive at the park early. Although the official park opening time is 9 a.m., you will be allowed into the park around 8:30. You will not be able to get over to the Star Tours area until the official rope drop at 9, though.
Desk for the event is usually located at the entrance to the event
area, across from Drew Carey: Sounds Dangerous. This will be
the place to have all your event questions answered and to sign up for
different Trivia contests.
you want a celebrity autograph: A
FASTPASS ensures your place in line at the celebrity
autograph kiosk outside the Front Gate entrance. Grab
a FASTPASS before the park opens, as quantities are
extremely limited and are issued on a first-come, first-served
basis. Once FASTPASS tickets have been distributed,
stand-by tickets may be issued, although stand-by tickets
do not guarantee an autograph. Please note that each
guest must be present to receive a FASTPASS. Guests
may not get a FASTPASS for other members of their party,
nor may guests save a place in any FASTPASS line for
other party members. One autograph per guest.
Many children, and even some adults, dress in Star Wars costumes for the event -- this might be something to consider to add to the fun.
Many costumed characters circulate throughout Disney's Hollywood Studios during Star Wars Weekends, presenting lots of great photo opportunities.
This is a listing of characters that may appear during Star Wars Weekends:
Mickey |
Check your
daily Guide Map for the best times and locations to meet these
If you
have comments or tips to share with others
about Star Wars Weekends
at Disney's Hollywood Studios, please
email me. Thank you.


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McCullum helps Kolkata to final's berth Brendon McCullum has continued his string of strong performances in the Indian Premier League, providing the platform for his Kolkata Knight Riders as they beat the Delhi Daredevils. 23 May, 2012 in International News
BLACKCAPS feature at business end of IPL Of the six current BLACKCAPS taking part in the IPL, four of them have helped their team to a playoffs berth with a couple of the big guns finding form at the right end of the competition. 22 May, 2012 in International News
Top drawer McCullum deserves rich praise McCullum slaved through 544 minutes and 308 deliveries to deliver the result his team needed, as they were placed under pressure for most of the five days. 17 Nov, 2010 in International News
NZC salutes ICC Award winners New Zealand Cricket has today paid tribute to the BLACKCAPS for receiving the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award, Brendon McCullum for winning the ICC Twenty20 Performance of the Year and Daniel Vettori who was named in the World ODI Team of the Year at last nights the ICC Awards event in Bengaluru. 07 Oct, 2010 in International News


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World Equestrian Games/FEI Competition Veterinary Care
September 15, 2010
Dr. Nathan Slovis describes how equine health issues will be handled during the World Equestrian Games.
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- Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: World Equestrian Games Horse Care Recording Now Available
- Free Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: World Equestrian Games Horse Care
- WEG: Safeguards for International Shipment of Horses
- Greening the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
- FEI Athletes Receive Anti-Doping Regulation Training
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My son and I want to take a 9 day trip out west. Can fly into Denver or Vegas or ?? (must be on Southwest).
We will fly in and then drive around and fly out. doesn't have to be the same airport as long as they serve Southwest.
He has never been west and I have only been to Vegas (only within city limits) Denver, Phoenix, Prescott and San Diego.
We should visit the grand canyon, Hoover dam, yes or no and what else??
This may be our only trip out west and we would like to see the "Must See" places that will amaze us. Places that video just don't do justice.
Willing to drive anywhere within range.
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How long do you have? Do you like the outdoors? Like to hike? kayak? tell us about what you two like to do.
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Ooops. you did say 9 days. Tell us what you like to do. the southwest is fantastic and what a great way to spend time with your son!
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If you're flying into Vegas, I would normally recommend the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce Canyon. However, those places (except for Bryce) will be miserably hot. We went to Hoover Dam in May and it was 114 degrees. IMO this is a better trip in spring or fall.
I would fly into Denver and either head northwest to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks or visit Rocky Mountain National Park, then head southwest to Mesa Verde.
Go to www.nps.gov and look at the park sites to help you decide.
Another thought - you could fly into the Bay Area on Southwest and visit Yosemite and the California coast.
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I think Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon are pretty amazing, even in the summer. Yes, it is hot, but you can plan accordingly. Pick up your rental car with AC in Las Vegas and immediately head either to Zion or Grand Canyon. In the summer, it is easy to do all 3, especially if you go to the North Rim Grand Canyon. North Rim Grand Canyon is at a higher elevation and will be cooler than the other two parks. Bryce is higher than Zion, so Zion will be the hottest. If the forest service tells you it is safe enough, you can hike the Narrows in Zion - and that will feel great in the cool water in contrast to the heat.
Plan your hikes or walks for early morning and then early evening when it is cooler. Even if you are not hikers, these parks are pleasant and easy for a stroll to observe the wonders of these fantastic geological areas.
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I loved Hoover Dam for it's massiveness and the environmental impact (good and bad). Yes it was hot but I thought it manageable and everywhere there is aircon. I'm happy we did it.
I would say you cant go wrong with any of the "big name" parks. Seems like you have two main routes though:
GC + Bryce + Zion (+HooverDam if you wish) - I think everyone, if given the opportunity, should see the Grand Canyon once in their life so to me, this is a MUST for life. If I had to pick between Zion and Bryce, I'd pick Zion b/c of the hikes to Angels' Landing and up the virgin river. I think you're son would love the river hike. Also Zion is in a small, hip town which would probably seem cool to your son. GC and Bryce are more remote. That said, Bryce is the kind of place that video doesn't do justice to so don't drop it too quickly. Getting to GC is a long drive but we did it (leaving first thing in the morning, going to the North Rim) on the same trip as Hoover and I felt it was worth every extra hour. For this, I would fly into Vegas, see Hoover then stop overnight in St George to get an early start to GC the next day. You could overnight in GC then head to Zion then to Bryce.
Tetons + Yellowstone - I think mountains, sparkling lake and steam, steam, steam when I think of these two. Yellowstone will still be warm in the summer but it will be better than the GC/Z/B route. The "boardwalks" provide more to see in Y, if you are not very active. The steam pots and the thermal ponds are a wonder. We chartered a fishing boat, white water rafted and hiked in the Tetons.
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Hi everyone and thank you so much for the input so far.
I love all the help and ideas! you all are great!
We do like the outdoors but won't have any gear with us so will need to stick to lodging and we would prefer to see more places that are wonderful to see than to spend a great deal of time hiking or such. Although we can certainly hike mornings or evenings as suggested,
The other concern would be crowds. We don't want to go straight to the "tourist traps" and spend time in crowded spaces or in lines.
Not asking for much are we.
I look forward to more input and thank you all so much.
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If you could only ever do one in your lifetime would you pick the Tetons route or the Grand Canyon route?
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Well, the must-see places are going to have crowds. I wouldn't call any of the national parks "tourist traps" though, they aren't that tacky.
I agree that you have 2 distinct trips - Grand Canyon, Zion/Bryce and whatever else you want to see in that area, or Yellowstone/GT and probably Rocky Mountain National Park.
If you can go in early June you would see less crowds.
The easiest way to get away from the crowds is to take a hike, most people don't go very far from the parking lot and stick with very easy trails. You could also take a horseback or mule trip and go whitewater rafting. Either would give you a little bit of a break from the crowds. -
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Mid-June would be wonderful for Yellowstone/Grand Teton/Rocky Mountain. All of Yellowstone should be open, and it should be nice during the day, cool at night, and not too crowded yet. As others have said, a short walk down most trails gets you away from the crowds.
I'm one of those who wasn't all that impressed by the Grand Canyon, and I really don't like heat, so in June I would go north. I also wouldn't assume you will never head out this way again! We have managed a few road trips with our kids on a pretty low income.
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I didn't see you question about which trip I would do if I had to pick one...everyone should see the Grand Canyon at least once on their life.
But that doesn't mean it has to be on this trip. Personally I think the Yellowstone/Tetons/RMNP trip would be more epic, so I'd choose that.
Check on flights and car rentals from Salt Lake City and Denver. Also check the cost of a one-way rental from both airports. If you can find a decent rate on that, I'd fly into one airport and out the other. -
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I would never tell anybody to skip the Grand Canyon but after you see all of the other sights in the area you may decide GC isn't as spectacular as the others.
With 9 days I think you can do a lot.
You could start and end in Salt Lake City and keep the car rental down.
Zion, Grand Canyon North Rim, Bryce Canyon, Rte 12 (possibly Willis Creek Slot Canyon and/or Little Wildhorse Canyon (I haven't been to Little Wildhorse Canyon but I believe spirobulldog has), Lower Calf Creek Falls , quick stop in Capitol Reef NP along the way, Devil's Garden Escalante, Goblin Valley, Arches NP, Fisher Towers, Dead Horse Point State Park.
You can select from above. Depending upon your interests and travelling style you could do some or almost all.
About going back again. Maybe there's a good reason why you feel this is your only chance.
Six or seven years ago I took "my trip" to the Southwest. I have since been to the area several times. I've taken my daughter on 3 trips and a granddaughter once.
That first trip has resulted in about 8 trips to 12 or 13 national parks in 3 countries.
I have been to some parks multiple times. Also, as you can see by my list not all worthy sights are in national parks. Some are along the way.
I wish I had discovered the parks earlier in life before the aches and pains.
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Thank you all so much.
I will look into rates, flights and all the information that you have been kind enough to share and begin to put a plan in place.
I came to the right place for help!
I very much appreciate your advice and opinions!
I wish you all the very best!
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Working quietly in a section of a converted warehouse on the edge of downtown, Brian Schmitt makes mobiles, light fixtures and clocks.
His emphasis is on modern design, sustainable materials, local collaboration and, when it all comes together just right, timeless style. The pieces he builds, especially the mobiles, have two distinct markets: The smaller mobiles are mostly for residential use, while the large, one-of-a-kind commissions hang in public buildings, sell for thousands of dollars and often include airfare for Schmitt to meticulously install the work.
Large or small, the pieces also tell a story about Schmitt, his outlook on the world and his way of doing business, which has nothing to do with large-scale manufacturing, overseas outsourcing or extra-large profits.
"I'm trying to find the balance with something that's unique and beautiful, and something that's reasonably priced and made locally," Schmitt said during a recent visit to his studio, a 1,000-square-foot space within a large, rustic building he shares with other artisan designers and manufacturers.
"It's not easy, but I'm getting there."
Thanks to online retailing and plenty of word of mouth via design blogs, Schmitt's reputation continues to grow nationally, even if he has few customers in Sacramento. Those who find his products tend to be niche consumers folks seeking something smart, meaningful, responsibly made and different.
People are willing to pay for those kinds of attributes. His bamboo pendant lamps sell for $250 to $318, depending on the size and type of grain. He has several styles of mobiles, ranging in price from $89 to $248. The "Bloom" wall clock made of bamboo is $268.
Compared with modern home furnishings at mass retailers like CB2 or West Elm, Schmitt Design's products are not cheap. But Schmitt isn't willing to water down his ideals simply to compete.
While he makes most of his products by hand in his studio, he is looking more and more to build relationships through local (or nearly local) outsourcing for work such as laser cutting, water jet cutting, welding, powder-coating, screen-printing and porcelain slip-casting. His aim is to outsource within 150 miles of Sacramento.
One of his latest mobile designs, for instance, is made of lightweight steel in four "undulating, curvilinear" shapes Schmitt has laser cut at a shop in West Sacramento. Then he sends the pieces to Oroville to be powder-coated. An award-winning pendant lamp he is gearing up to bring to market is actually slip-cast at a small Oakland ceramics shop owned by a young husband-wife team that is able to make only seven lamps per week.
These kinds of relationships cost more, but they also mean more to Schmitt, and to those who buy from him.
"I'm catering to a market of consumers who want to know the story of the product. There's a value in that," Schmitt said. "More and more people are asking about the story, and more and more people are sharing the story."
Those consumers tend to shop at places like Propeller (www.propellermodern.com), the 10-year-old San Francisco retailer that helped launch Schmitt's work to a broader audience.
"We started working with Brian when he was doing a series of mobiles. Propeller is predicated upon smaller, young, independent, emerging designers, and he fit that bill," said Lorn Dittfield, Propeller's owner. "The work was very interesting to me very simple and beautiful, working with natural materials."
The Sacramento-area connections are beginning to pay off with new business for Schmitt. Interior designer Curtis Popp, who is working on the new Grebitus & Sons Jewelers opening in November at the Palladio in Folsom and shares Schmitt's local outsourcing ethos, commissioned him to create a large mobile for the foyer of the new store.
Schmitt said folks looking to add new design elements to their homes can start small and focus on work that has substance.
"It's easy to have so much clutter in your life and nothing has any meaning," he said. "When you strip it down to the things that have meaning, you can feel that."
Most days, Schmitt rides his bike to his studio from the east Sacramento home he shares with his wife, Anne, a vegetation ecologist with the California Department of Fish and Game. The couple moved to Sacramento from the Bay Area in 2009 and have an 18-month-old son.
Schmitt's work took a major turn in recent weeks when one of his translucent porcelain pendant lamps won the award for best lighting at Dwell on Design a major coup in design circles. Held in Los Angeles in June, it is known as the premier design event on the West Coast.
"I was honored and humbled and surprised," Schmitt said. "I felt validation for all the work that went into it. I've been trying to get into Dwell Magazine for years."
Schmitt's new lamp is in the October issue.
He has already won the respect of those who appreciate the precision, balance and aesthetic beauty of his mobiles. He installed a new custom-designed mobile at State University of New York, Delhi, at a cost of $18,000. In 2010, he did a piece for SUNY Empire State College for $7,000. And he just competed for and won a commission to install a group of three sculptural light fixtures at Foothill College in Los Altos.
"It's a big responsibility, but it's exciting that I could have something that's so high-profile," he said of the large commissioned pieces.
In recent months, a Seattle homeowner spotted his work online and asked Schmitt to design a special mobile for her high-ceiling loft home. Schmitt jumped at the challenge and came up with a striking mobile that includes lighting, a first for him.
"I have very specific tastes and I didn't see anything that caught my eye until I saw Brian's mobiles on the Internet. Like most homeowners, there is a desire to furnish the home to your tastes. I think Brian and I have similar taste," said Amy Kim, a Seattle lawyer whose concrete-and-steel loft is her first home.
After he built the mobile, Schmitt packed it in a container that resembled a coffin, complete with four pages of instructions for how to assemble and install it in the home.
"I like it a lot. It's gentle and very calming," Kim said of the mobile. "You stare at it and it's almost hypnotic."
There is likely a story or two there, as well.
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He'll probably do as well as Alvin Harper did down there.
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He'll show up big a couple of games a year, and totally disappear for the other 14.
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I work at a store that sells benefit and have always overlooked this product since i hate cream based blushes and highlighters on my oily skin, or, they always take my foundation off upon application resulting in some highly blotchy cheekbones. I dont know what got me to try this a few days ago, and i was stunned at the results. Perfectly glowy high cheekbones! and my foundation stayed on! Throughout the day people kept commenting on my great complexion. The next few days I would put it on again when i got to work and the compliments still kept flowing, even though i did not change anything in my foundation/skin/ makeup routine besides this little gem!
Its actually quite alot of product for the price, it lasts a veeery long time. This is even better than Girl-Meets-Pearl (benefits newest highlighter). Girl meets Pearl would always take my foundation off when applied, even when it was just dabbed on. But Moonbeam? No.
I just cant believe this has been sitting under my nose the whole time. Everyone seems to buzz about High Beam, but Moon Beam is where its at for a natural look. 5 from me!
I love this highlighter!! Its pricey ($28) for its size but I will rebuy!
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I am an avid fan of Benefit products of many many years. I have no serious complaints about this product, but I don't know how or why the girl behind the benefit counter convinced me to purchase it when I already have High Beam. I LOVE High Beam. This, not as much, it's just not the look I usually go for, though it is very subtle, and I like subtle. Maybe I bought this shade because it was the summertime. Or maybe I was just having so much darn fun with the girls at the Benefit store, that even the most frivolous (especially the most frivioulous) purchase seemed like a great idea.
I don't go out without using this highlight. I have warm toned skin and find this color complements my skin much better than high beam. It just gives this natural looking glinty highlight that makes my cheekbones look amazing. For going out at night I will top it with a highlight powder as well, usually Stila's rose-gold.
i got this in a set along with high beem. i like high beem a little better because it as more of a pink tone. this as a nude tone but it still looks cute and it's great for high lighting the cheeks nose brow bones ect i just won't buy this product again because i like high beem better
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I was looking for a a perfect quick dry liquid highlighter. I have plenty of MAC MSF's and wanted something different. I kept hearing about Benefit's High Beam but when I went to Sephora it did not compliment my skin tone what so ever. Before I left the Benefit isle, this caught my eye. I tried it on and it was perfect, the ideal shade of an iridescent gold tone I was looking for. As it gets colder in NYC I like doing a matte face majority of the time but I wanted to switch it up this coming winter. The highlighter is ideal for just that, highly recommended.
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Love this stuff. Unlike other shimmer powders, gleam creams or liquid highlighters this works for my light golden yellow skin. Most others are too pink, too silver or appear like a powder sitting on your skin with glitter. This just gives an amazing glow. If you have a warm undertone try this out. A little goes a long way and unlike others I like the nail polish applicator. I just blend with my foundation brush where i want it on my face. An absolute keeper.
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Credit Ratings Failures and Policy Options
This paper examines the role of credit rating agencies in the subprime crisis that triggered the 2007-08 financial turmoil. The focus of the paper is on two aspects of ratings that contributed to the boom and bust of the market for asset-backed securities:rating inflation and coarse information disclosure. The paper discusses how regulation can be designed to mitigate these problems in the future. The suggestion is that regulators should require rating agencies to be paid by investors rather than by issuers (or at least constrain the way they are paid by issuers) and force greater disclosure of information about the underlying pool of securities.Download Info
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