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Ember has hosted over 1,000 large party events from full buyout corporate events to intimate birthday parties. Ember is an extremely flexible venue in regards to setup and is perfect for just about any type of event: convention, corporate, VIP, birthday, anniversary, high school reunion, networking, bridal shower, post reception party and so much more.
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Ember does not allow outside catering to be brought into the venue. Ember has an award winning Executive Chef and full on-site catering menu. Ember does allow desserts to be brought in for large party celebrations. We'll even provide the plates and flatware for your cake just to make your life a little easier.
Can I decorate my reserved area for a large party?
Yes, you can decorate for your special event. However, glitter, confetti and plastic punch-out confetti are not permitted in the venue. We also ask that decorations are not taped to our fixtures as nearly all of our fixtures are custom made and tape can harm the finish on our fixtures.
Can I bring in a DJ or a live band for my event?
Ember only allows outside talent to be present within the venue during a partial buyout or a full venue buyout. Outside entertainment is not permitted for parties reserving a small area within the venue. Ember features DJs on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There is always music playing at the venue even when a DJ is not present.
Are guests under the age of 21 permitted in the venue?
Guests under the age of 21 are permitted in the venue until 9PM. Ember is strictly 21 and up after 9PM.
How many full service bars are in the venue?
Ember features FOUR (4) full service bars. THREE (3) are located on the large outdoor terrace and ONE (1) is located in the main room.
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Many of our large party events choose to have a DVD slideshow looping during their event. See below for a quick and easy guide to ensure your slideshow compatibility with our equipment.
- Use a PC and select the program "Windows DVD Maker"
- Insert your JPEG slides into the program.
- Select "Options" in the bottom right corner.
- Select "Play in continuous loop"
- Burn your DVD slideshow.
- We always recommend that you test your DVD slideshow at Ember prior to your event to ensure compatibility.
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PA announcements during private events are permitted with prior approval from the General Manager of the venue. Upon approval of the use of a PA system large parties may bring in a PA system. Ember also has a small PA system that can be used during your event for a $75 usage fee. The venue wide house PA system is included for partial or full buyout events at no charge.


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Louisiana Protective Order Registry Legal Seminar @ Natchitoches, LA
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Pretty neat new addition to the Patreon gallery for those of the $4+ tier - the first half of a short, unfinished comic taking place thousands of years after the main Derelict storyline.
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The first book of Derelict is now available in print! In addition to the first 154 pages of Derelict (with some slightly retouched art in places), this book contains the following bonus content:
- An 11 page book-only guide to the Miasmics and their language, written from the perspective of a Goya researcher.
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New Mazama , Winthrop - Liberty Woodlands Cabin in Mazama
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool no
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- pets allowed no
- type Cabin
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With a long driveway set back in the woods, this Mazama area property has a very private feel away from other cabins. Located in the small subdivision know as Liberty Woodlands this 2 bdrm, 2 bath home features an open floor plan with high ceilings and a large kitchen and island that is great for family gatherings. Other features include a river-rock gas fireplace, knotty pine paneling, large wood windows, home entertainment systems with LCD TV and separate laundry room with full size washer and dryer. Community maintained and plowed flat roads make for easy access to the cabin, especially in winter. Very close to the Methow Valley Trail System and Methow River this home is the perfect launching point for all the fun outdoor activities the area has to offer.
cabin rental amenities
- 2 bedrooms with queen size beds, sleeper sofa in living room
- 2 full baths
- Living room has high ceilings and open floor plan to dining room and kitchen
- Knotty-pine paneling and ceiling
- Large kitchen with island and barstools
- Kitchen includes refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, range/oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, blender, basic spices
- 37" LCD TV and home theater system that plays Blue-Ray, DVD's, CD's, Radio and streams the internet (Netflix and Pandora radio accounts set up)
- River-rock gas fireplace
- Flat roads and driveway that are plowed in winter
- Very close to Methow Valley trails and Methow River
- Private, wooded setting
- Log accents with log siding
- Large front deck and convenient side entrance
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- World class cross country skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Snowmobiling
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- River Rafting
- Rock Climbing
- Rodeos
- Music Festivals
- Horseback Riding
- Paragliding
- Fishing & Hunting
- Boating
- Nature Walks
- Heli-Skiing
- Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding
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2 night min. and 3 night min. for holidays, $75 cleaning fee, 10.7% tax
Fall, Winter, Spring, Oct. 1 - May 31.....$139 per night /$790 wk.
Summer, June 1 - Sept. 30.....$159 per night/$950 wk.
Martin Luther King Jr., Jan. 13 - 15.....$189
Presidents Day, Feb. 17 - 19.....$189
Memorial Day, May 25 - 27.....$189
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Holder: Justice Department will respond 'appropriately' to Texas judge upset by Obama comments
CHICAGO (AP) -- U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday that the Justice Department will respond "appropriately" to a federal appellate judge in Texas who demanded a letter recognizing federal courts' authority to strike down laws passed by Congress.
Holder spoke a day after 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jerry Smith questioned President Barack Obama's remarks this week about an "unelected" court possibly striking down the president's health care overhaul. Smith, during oral arguments in a separate challenge to the health law, asked the Justice Department for a three-page, single-spaced letter affirming the federal court's authority.
When asked during a Wednesday news conference in Chicago what an appropriate response to Smith would be, Holder said, "I think what the president said a couple of days ago was appropriate. He indicated that we obviously respect the decisions that courts make."
"Under our system of government ... courts have the final say on the constitutionality of statutes," Holder said. "The courts are also fairly deferential when it comes to overturning statutes that the duly elected representatives of the people, Congress, pass."
The White House, meanwhile, struggled for a third day to explain Obama's original remark that a Supreme Court reversal of the case would be "unprecedented."
Romney questions Obama's candor, says president hopes to hide second-term plans from voters
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mitt Romney unleashed a strong attack on President Barack Obama's truthfulness Wednesday, accusing him of running a "hide-and-seek" re-election campaign designed to distract voters from his first-term record while denying them information about his plans for a second.
Addressing an audience of newspaper editors and publishers, Romney said Obama's recent remarks to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on a second-term arms reduction treaty had called "his candor into question." Romney, the likely GOP opponent for Obama in November, also accused the president of undergoing "a series of election-year conversions" on taxes, government regulation and energy production.
"He does not want to share his real plans before the election, either with the public or with the press," Romney said. "By flexibility, he means that what the American public doesn't know won't hurt him. He is intent on hiding. You and I will have to do the seeking."
Romney himself has been sharply criticized by Rick Santorum and other Republican rivals for changing his own positions on issues ranging from abortion to climate control as part of an attempt to win the backing of conservative primary voters. Earlier this year, he reversed course on the minimum wage to bring his stance in line with party orthodoxy, saying he no longer believes it should rise along with inflation.
Romney spoke to the Newspaper Association of America and the American Society of Newspaper Editors as the Republican nominee-in-waiting, his standing confirmed by three primary victories Tuesday night in Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Republicans scurry to make clear they have no interest in becoming vice presidential nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tag. I'm not it.
Republicans considered to be up-and-comers are scrambling to declare a lack of interest in becoming Mitt Romney's running mate, taking themselves off the still-forming short list of would-be vice presidents. With Romney poised to win the GOP nomination in June, if not earlier, some of the focus has shifted to his pick for the No. 2 spot on the ticket. But no one is rushing forward and many of the top prospects are trying to shut down the conversation before it begins.
"I'm not going to be the vice president," Sen. Marco Rubio said Wednesday.
"If offered any position by Gov. Romney, I would say no," South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley told The Associated Press a day earlier.
"I've taken myself off the list," former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty said recently.
Ex-New Orleans officers sentenced to decades in prison for Katrina bridge killings, cover-up
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A federal judge sentenced five former police officers to years in prison for the deadly shootings on a New Orleans bridge in the chaotic days following Hurricane Katrina but not before lashing out at prosecutors for allowing others involved to serve lighter penalties for their crimes. The case that wrapped up Wednesday was the centerpiece of a Justice Department push to clean up New Orleans' police department that has long been tainted with corruption.
U.S. District Judge Kurt Engelhardt expressed frustration that he was bound by mandatory minimum sentencing laws to imprison former Sgts. Kenneth Bowen and Robert Gisevius and former officers Anthony Villavaso and Robert Faulcon for decades when other officers who engaged in similar conduct on the Danziger Bridge -- but cut deals with prosecutors -- are serving no more than eight years behind bars.
"These through-the-looking-glass plea deals that tied the hands of this court ... are an affront to the court and a disservice to the community," he said.
Police gunned down 17-year-old James Brissette and 40-year-old Ronald Madison, who were both unarmed, and wounded four others on Sept. 4, 2005, less than a week after the storm devastated New Orleans. To cover it up, the officers planted a gun, fabricated witnesses and falsified reports. Defense attorneys have indicated they will appeal.
Engelhardt also criticized prosecutors for the different ways they charged those who didn't cooperate with a Justice Department civil rights investigation and those who did. The charges were filed in such a way that they left judges with little discretion in handing out sentences in each set of cases, Engelhardt said.
Colorado's deadly wildfire a chronicle of missteps and vagaries of wind and fire
DENVER (AP) -- The Colorado State Forest Service conducted a 50-acre prescribed burn on March 22, part of a normal plan to consume fuel in the rugged, pine-filled foothills southwest of Denver. It wasn't far from site of the monstrous Hayman Fire 10 years ago, and this burn was a precaution.
Once the fire was out, crews patrolled the perimeter daily to make sure it stayed that way. And it was on one such patrol the hot afternoon of Monday, March 26, that they spotted an ember blown across the perimeter and lighting grass. What they hadn't done in all their methodical planning was ask for real-time weather forecasts that would have predicted vicious, swirling winds.
From there, a deadly cascade of missteps combined with the vagaries of wind and fire to produce another tragedy in the Rocky Mountains, new documents obtained this week show. The 6-square-mile blaze killed three people, destroyed dozens of homes near the small town of Conifer and raised questions about what could have been done to contain the human and material losses -- questions that will be addressed by an out-of-state investigator.
"This is heartbreaking, and we are sorry," deputy state forester Joe Duda said.
"People up here want accountability," said resident Glenn Davis. "Telling me 'I'm sorry' doesn't really make a difference."
Anti-abortion grandpa sued over alleged aggressive protests outside Washington clinic
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Dick Retta stands outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in downtown Washington three days a week, trying to persuade pregnant women not to get abortions. The 80-year-old grandfather has been coming to the clinic for eight years and said he's personally persuaded over 400 women to leave this clinic and others.
Retta says his approach is friendly, gentle and loving. Government lawyers portray him differently, calling him "among the most vocal and aggressive anti-abortion protestors" outside the clinic.
In court documents, they say he routinely follows patients entering the building and yells at them as the clinic door closes. Last year he physically blocked a woman from entering the clinic, shouting at her not to kill her baby, they say.
As a result they sued Retta over last year's incident, using a 1994 law that makes it a crime to intimidate or interfere with someone obtaining reproductive health services. He is one of a handful of people nationwide charged every year under the law. Lawyers for the government and Retta have a meeting before a judge Thursday to see if they can come to an agreement in the case, but it's unclear how likely that is.
"They'd like to get rid of me," said Retta, who acknowledges he's persistent and assertive with his message but denies ever blocking access to the clinic.
Obamacare: Now the civics lesson. Marbury v. Madison and the authority of the Supreme Court
The dust-up over President Barack Obama's health care law and his comments about the Supreme Court's review of it amount to a civics lesson wrapped in a political uproar.
Civics 101 tells us the Supreme Court has the authority to review acts of Congress and determine whether or not they violate the Constitution.
It's been that way since 1803 when the court, in the case of Marbury v. Madison, ruled against a legislative attempt by the Federalists to take control of the federal judiciary before Thomas Jefferson took office. "An act of the legislature repugnant to the Constitution is void," the court said in a unanimous ruling.
That authority -- the court passing judgment on the work of Congress -- is what engaged the justices in three days of arguments last week as they considered a case that could result in overturning Congress' overhaul of the nation's health care system.
And that authority is what Obama addressed Tuesday when he said the court "is the final say on our Constitution." The day before, the president had stirred up controversy by saying it would be "unprecedented" that "an unelected group of people would somehow overturn a duly constituted and passed law."
Burger King apologizes to Blige over 'unfinished' ad; singer says she understands fans' anger
NEW YORK (AP) -- Burger King is apologizing to Mary J. Blige and her fans for releasing an ad that garnered the singer serious fan backlash.
The clip featured Blige soulfully singing about the fast-food chain's new chicken snack wraps. It immediately went viral when it was released Monday, and some in the black community said it was stereotypical. Burger King pulled the ad Tuesday over what the company said was a music licensing issue. The company explained Wednesday the spot was unfinished.
In a statement, Blige said she understood why fans were upset. She said the ad didn't come across the way it was planned and she would never put out an unfinished spot.
Burger King said it was released prematurely and they hope to have the final ad on the air soon.
Reds' Joey Votto gets $251.5 million, 12-year contract, longest deal in big league history
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Joey Votto got a big payday by staying in a small market, agreeing to a $251.5 million, 12-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday that is the longest guaranteed contract in major league history.
The agreement adds $225 million over 10 years to his previous contract. The deal includes a club option for 2024, when the 2010 National League MVP turns 41.
After watching NL Central rivals St. Louis and Milwaukee lose their first basemen to bigger markets, the Reds secured Votto with a package that easily eclipsed Ken Griffey Jr.'s $116.5 million, nine-year deal from 2000 as the largest in franchise history. In the majors, it trails only Alex Rodriguez's $275 million and $252 million deals, both over 10 years.
"Is it risky?" said owner Bob Castellini, who sought a lot of outside advice before signing off on the deal. "No doubt. That's the environment we live in, especially as a small market. We feel Joe will be a cornerstone."
It wasn't an easy decision for the 28-year-old Votto to make such a long-term commitment. He decided he had found contentment in Cincinnati, which took him in the second round of the 2002 amateur draft.
Moving day: 101-year-old Mich. woman evicted from foreclosed home gets it back 7 months later
DETROIT (AP) -- Baking cookies never seemed as sweet for 101-year-old Texana Hollis as it did on Wednesday, when she tearfully was allowed back into the home her husband bought after World War II following her eviction seven months ago.
Foreclosure initially forced Hollis from the home where she'd spent six decades of her life, then federal officials wouldn't let her move back in because of its dilapidated condition. That's when Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom and his charity stepped in, and convinced volunteers and businesses to do the same.
"God bless everyone who had a hand in this," Hollis said, tears swelling in her eyes, after she reentered the home.
One of her first tasks: Trying out the new stove to bake sugar and chocolate chip cookies, which she lifted off a tinfoil-covered baking sheet using a new spatula and carefully placed into a tin.
Albom and his charities helped renovate Hollis' house after buying it from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Albom spent $30,000 -- much of it out of his own pocket -- on the project, and more than 100 volunteers spent months putting in new flooring, drywall, appliances and even a portion of the roof.


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- pets allowed yes
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Maple Street Retreat is a 5 Bedroom home renovated in 2011. This property is unique in that it has 2 Kitchens, 2 Living Rooms and 2 sets of washer and dryers. It is perfect for large groups, several couples or families...you can have as much or as little privacy as desired simply by locking or unlocking the inner corridor located in the center of the home.
This home can be rented separately as a 2 or 3 bedroom condo. We primarily do this during non peak season unless there are vacancies during Peak Season (June 8-Sept 2). There are additional photos of Maple 5 Bedroom on the individual lisitings of each unit:
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If our property is booked please view our other listing in South Haven:
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house rental amenities
The Sleeping Configurations are:
- Master Bedroom Upstairs (King Bed) w/TV
- Master Bedroom Downstairs (Queen Bed) w/TV
- Guest Rooms 2 & 3 Upstairs (Queen Beds)
- Guest Room 1 Downstairs (Queen Bed)
- Studio Downstairs w/ Murphy Bed (Plush Queen Mattress)
- 2 Sleeper Sofas - Living Rooms (1 upstairs & 1 downstairs) w/TVs
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- Bathroom 1 - Full Bath Downstairs w/ Tub & Shower Combo
- Bathroom 2 - Full Bath Upstairs w/ Tub & Shower Combo
- Master Bathroom - Upstairs Separate Tub & Shower w/Double Vessell Bowl Sinks
Other Amenities
- Cable TV & WiFi
- 3 DVD Players
- Hardwood Floors
- 2 Patio areas. One with Hot Tub located on the upper level
- 2 Sets Washer & Dryer
- 2 New Kitchens & Appliances
- Gas Grill
- Charcoal Grill
- 2 Air Conditioning Units
- 2 Stocked Kitchens including wine glasses
- Linens and bath towels provided
activities and attractions in South Haven Michigan
Generations of families return every year to soak in our amazing sunsets and enjoy our beautiful beaches and town.
Maple Street Retreat is in a great location: 2 blocks from Kids Corner Park which is across the street from Lake Michigan and the blue stairs to the South Public Beach and 6 blocks from the river which is the main walking path from downtown to the South Pier & Lighthouse. So you can stroll to all the popular South Haven spots without getting in your car.
Are there young kids in your party? If so check out Kids Corner Park on-line. It has entertained our kids for hours at a time and there is a cool observation area for parents to relax as well. Also, very close by is the newly renovated South Beach complete with new kids play equipment and picnic tables.
vacation rental rates
The weekly rental rate is $4,690 during peak-season (June 13 - September 1, 2014). Non Peak Season Weekly rental rate is $2,675. These weekly rates include the cleaning fee. In addition to these fees we require a reservation/damage deposit that is refundable after your stay.
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Election Day is almost here. Voters will be head to the polls very soon to decide who will be the next president of the United States. Monday, election officials spent the day preparing for a strong turnout.
Voting machines have been locked into place and are ready to go.
Dougherty County election officials were busy Monday, making sure the 28 precincts are set up for voters.
And it was the same scene in Lee County as workers prepared their 10 precincts with voting instructions and sample ballots.
Election officials hope the threat of potential rain, doesn't impact turnout.
"I know people don't like to get out in the rain. People tend to hold up at home when it tries to rain. But it is an important day and I don't think a little bit of sprinkle or a little bit of rain is going to deter a lot of our Southern voters from getting out," said Veronica Johnson, the Lee County Election Supervisor.
In 2008, more than 22,000 Dougherty County voters participated in early voting in 45 days, but this year's numbers fell short.
"We totaled out a little over 15,000, came out to vote early for the 3 weeks and that one Saturday included," said Ginger Nickerson, the Dougherty County Election Supervisor.
But the numbers exceeded expectations in Lee County. Johnson says more than 6,000 Lee County voters have already cast their ballots. That's up from 5,800 in 2008.
"We're really surprised at the number. We've been kind of worried that it might be a little bit lower than 2008. But when 5 o'clock came on Friday we were actually ahead of what we had turn out in 2008," said Johnson.
And she's hoping this will help alleviate some of the pressure at the precincts on election day.
"We're about 35/36% turnout already going into election day, so we hope that will make the lines less and everything run smooth on election day," said Johnson.
And to make sure your voting experience is smooth sailing, election officials are reminding you to bring an official picture ID and your patience.
Polls open Tuesday morning at 7 am and close at 7 pm.
Election officials say the busiest times will be first thing, around lunch and after work.
If you aren't sure where your precinct is, or to view a sample ballot, click on the link below.
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NASHVILLE (WRCB) -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol arrested 96 individuals on suspicion of impaired driving in counties participating in the "No Refusal" enforcement effort over the New Year's holiday period.
The holiday period ran from 6 p.m., Friday, December 28 through midnight on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Two suspects refused to take a breathalyzer test, resulting in warrants for a blood sample under the "No Refusal" law.
The "No Refusal" law allows law enforcement officials to seek search warrants for blood samples in cases involving suspected impaired drivers. The goal is to deter impaired driving and reduce fatal crashes on Tennessee roadways.
Sixteen counties, two from each of the eight THP Districts, participated in this special DUI enforcement, including Knox and Sevier (Knoxville District); Hamilton and Marion (Chattanooga District); Robertson and Wilson (Nashville District); Crockett and Tipton (Memphis District); Carter and Greene (Fall Branch District); Cumberland and Overton (Cookeville District); Bedford and Maury (Lawrenceburg District); and Chester and Carroll (Jackson District).
Preliminary reports indicate that three people were killed in three separate crashes in participating "No Refusal" areas, specifically Hamilton, Knox and Wilson counties. None of those crashes was alcohol-related.
Overall, seven people were killed in five total crashes during the New Year's Eve period, compared to five vehicular fatalities during last year's period. Two of the vehicle occupants were not wearing seat belts. Additionally, two people killed were pedestrians.
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Hamilton CountyDUI Arrests: 31Refusal to take BAC test: 1
Marion CountyDUI Arrests: 4Refusal to take BAC test: 0
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Silvermoon Heritage Homestay
Silvermoon heritage homestay – An exquisite classy, village, waterfront, heritage homestay
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
B&B Facilities & Policies
- 24 hour reception
- 24 hour security
- Air Conditioning
- Airport transfers
- Bicycle hire
- Bicycle parking
- Book exchange
- Breakfast Included
- Cable TV
- Card phones
- Ceiling fan
- Child Friendly
- Credit Cards Not Accepted
- DVDs
- Elevator
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Free Wifi
- Hair Dryers
- House Keeping
- Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Laundry Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Meals Available
- Outdoor Terrace
- Parking
- Safety Deposit Box
- Taxes included
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Towels Included
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 3 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Must-Read Guesthouse InfoThis property has specific Terms & Conditions.
1. Check in Time: 12:00
Check out Time: 11:00
Reception is only open from 8.00 AM - 8.00 PM
2. Cash payment only upon check in.
3. 3 days advance notice for free cancellation.
4. Pets are not allowed.
DirectionsShow MapHide Map
From the Kochi international airport (Nedumbassery) drive along the Vallarpadom container terminal road (NH 47A) towards Vypin island. From here it is just 6 Kms to the homestay.
From Fort Kochi a 2 minute boat ride brings you to Vypin Jetty and then a 7 Km drive to the homestay.
Fro the mainland (Marine drive)Easily accessible from the city( a 15 minute _ 9 Kms drive) across the beautiful Goshree bridges along the state highway towards Cherai beach.
Located Near
Silvermoon heritage homestay is located by the backwaters at Malipuram, a tranquil serene suburb of Kochi in Vypin Island. Easily accessible from the city centre (10 Kms) drive over the enchanting backwaters across the Goshree bridges, along the state highway towards Cherai beach brings you to this simple,quiet and quite amazing homestay.
This picturesque island has the longest beach in Kochi (Cherai beach) to its west, the visually attractive backwaters of the Vembanad lake to the East, the historical Fort Kochi (7 Kms)to the south and the heritage zone of Pallipuram to the North.


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Rereading the Fossil Record
The Growth of Paleobiology as an Evolutionary Discipline
Although fossils have provided some of the most important evidence for evolution, the discipline of paleontology has not always had a central place in evolutionary biology. Beginning in Darwin's day, and for much of the twentieth century, paleontologists were often regarded as mere fossil collectors by many evolutionary biologists, their attempts to contribute to evolutionary theory ignored or regarded with scorn. In the 1950s, however, paleontologists began mounting a counter-movement that insisted on the valid, important, and original contribution of paleontology to evolutionary theory. This movement, called "paleobiology" by its proponents, advocated for an approach to the fossil record that was theoretical, quantitative, and oriented towards explaining the broad patterns of evolution and extinction in the history of life.
Rereading the Fossil Record provides, as never before, a historical account of the origin, rise, and importance of paleobiology, from the mid-nineteenth century to the late 1980s. Drawing on a wealth of archival material, David Sepkoski shows how the movement was conceived and promoted by a small but influential group of paleontologists—including Stephen Jay Gould and Niles Eldredge, among others—and examines the intellectual, disciplinary, and political dynamics involved in the ascendency of paleobiology. By emphasizing the close relationship between paleobiology and other evolutionary disciplines, this book writes a new chapter in the history of evolutionary biology, while also offering insights into the dynamics of disciplinary change in modern science.
Chapter 2. The Growth of Theoretical Paleontology
Chapter 3. The Rise of Quantitative Paleobiology
Chapter 4. From Paleoecology to Paleobiology
Chapter 5. Punctuated Equilibria and the Rise of the New Paleobiology
Chapter 6. The Founding of a Research Journal
Chapter 7. "Towards a Nomothetic Paleontology": The MBL Model and Stochastic Paleontology
Chapter 8. A "Natural History of Data": The Rise of Taxic Paleobiology
Chapter 9. The Dynamics of Mass Extinctions
Chapter 10. Toward a New Macroevolutionary Synthesis
Conclusion: Paleontology at the High Table?
Works Cited
Biological Sciences: Evolutionary Biology | Paleobiology, Geology, and Paleontology
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Caribbean Sun*4BR/3.5BA*Walk to the beach!*3 KING BEDS! in Destin
- bedrooms 4
- baths 3½
- sleeps 12
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Emerald Shores
rates (USD)
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$ 1,270 - $ 2,840 / week
$ 1,700 - $ 11,360 / month
vacation rental description
Walk to the Beach! New 60 inch Sony LED TV in the living room and granite counters in the kitchen! New tile added to first floor wrap around patio! New leather furniture April 2013! Caribbean Sun is a fabulous 4BR/3.5BA Caribbean style cottage in Emerald Shores! One of the closest homes to the beach in this gated beach side neighborhood! Great location with easy access to the beach, restaurants, Golf, and shops! This big and spacious home sleeps up to 12 with at least 4 children! 3 KING beds, 2 sets of bunk beds designed for the kids, and a sleeper sofa in 3rd floor master. Spread out on 3 floors! Open and spacious front room includes the entry, living, dining, and kitchen areas! All are open to each other for easy gatherings and family entertainment! 1 sofa, love seat, and chair in the living room. 6 bar stools at the bar and seating at the table for 6! 2 master suites! 1 is on the 1st floor with access to a covered wrap around porch and the other is a big master with a sitting area on the 3rd floor with access to a wrap around balcony! Both have king beds and private baths! There is also a half bath on the 1st floor in the hall. The 2nd floor has 2 big bedrooms with 4 bunks in one room and another king bed in the other! Both bedrooms have access to yet another wrap around balcony! There is also a full bathroom! Nicely furnished and plenty of room in this house! Emerald Shores is a gated neighborhood very close to the beach with a private beach Cabana, 2 pools, a tennis court, and a basketball goal. There is access from both the beach side and from HWY 98 for an easy commute anywhere! Shopping, golf, water sports, and all Destin activities are very close! Located centrally between the Destin Commons Mall and the Silver Sands Outlet Mall about 2 miles from each! Come see why Destin is paradise! If you come once, you'll come often! Offered by Crystal Waters Vacations. We manage several other homes and condos in the area too! If this home is not exactly what you are looking for, check out our others! Give us a call or send us an email for more information!
No Security Deposit Required! Save with our Accidental Damage Waiver Program!
house rental amenities
Gated community at both ends! Easy access from Scenic Gulf Drive from the beach and HWY 98 from the north end. Getting around is much easier than most neighborhoods! Private beach cabana with lounge chairs, picnic tables, and restrooms right on the beach! Beach chairs available for a fee. 2 pools, tennis court, basketball goal. Nice neighborhood with loads of character and charm! Though the beach is a short walk, maybe just over 1/10 but under 2/10 mile, there is also a free tram service provided during June & July!
activities and attractions in Destin Gulf Coast North
The Destin area is known as the Luckiest Fishing Village in the World! Deep sea fishing is very popular in the region. The sugary white beaches and the clear, sometimes Emerald Green waters give true meaning to the word, "Paradise!" The Destin area is abundant with restaurants, bars, shopping areas, golf, and water sports. Bungee jumping, go karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, deep sea fishing, dolphin cruises, water park, bowling, movie theaters! All you could want in a small area!
Vacationing here is an annual, sometimes two to three times a year event for many families! You should come too! When you come once, you'll want to come again and again! Some people make this area home after just one visit! Come see why! Destin and Miramar Beach run together and extend about 12 miles from the Destin Bridge to the Sandestin Resort in Miramar Beach. Loads of activity packed into a small area!
vacation rental rates
Fees: Additional Fees and Taxes ADD $155 Departure cleaning, $100 Admin Fee, & 12% Tax. Accidental Damage Waiver $49
Jan 1 - Feb 28 $147/night $896/week $1800/month min stay 3 nights
Spring Break
Mar 1 - Apr 11 $343/night $2100/week min stay 5 nights
Apr 12 - May 17 $245/night $1500/week min stay 3 nights
Early Summer
May 18 - May 24 $377/night $2306/week min stay 4 nights
May 25 - Jun 7 $446/night $2730/week min stay 6 nights
Peak Summer
Jun 8 - Jul 26 $464/night $2840/week min stay 6 nights
Jul 27 - Aug 9 $446/night $2730/week min stay 6 nights
Late Summer
Aug 10 - Sep 1 $262/night $1600/week min stay 3 nights
Sep 2 - Oct 31 $204/night $1245/week min stay 3 nights
Nov 1 - Dec 31 $151/night $920/week $2280/month min stay 3 nights
Additional information about rental rates
- Trip Cancellation Insurance is offered through CSA Travel Insurance for 6.5% of the total. This coverage is highly recommended in case you have to cancel for a covered, unforeseen reason.
- 50% is required at the time of reservation. The balance is due 30 days before arrival.
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Arlene Schneider Goetschius: Adam Pascal as Huey in Memphis. Why? Did you see his performance and hear him sing "Memphis Lives in Me"?
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How To Qualify For Managed Deer Hunts
*Information on the 2014-2015 Season Coming Soon*
How To Qualify
1. Managed hunt participants will be selected via hunt lottery. The number of hunters selected is based on the number of tree stand positions determined at each managed hunt location.
2. All Hunters will be required to qualify with the Fairfax County Police Department. Qualifications are valid for three (3) years.
Each hunter will be allowed 3 attempts per weapon. Only weapons and ammunition qualified with and listed on the certification card may be used or possessed during the hunt. All participants must qualify.
Again, this year you have the option of qualifying with three types of firearms. Selected participants will be permitted to use shotguns with buckshot; shotgun with slugs; OR muzzleloaders:
New managed hunt qualifications have been developed with the expertise of the FCPD Range personnel.
Qualification Dates/Times:
- Tuesday October 8, 2013 from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Thursday October 10, 2013 from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Tuesday October 29, 2013 from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Thursday October 31, 2013 from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Fairfax County Firearms Training Facility 3721 Stone
Croft Blvd. Chantilly, Virginia 20151
*Hunters should follow additional signs once through the gate straight to the Rifle deck building.
*Contact Animal Control Officer Forrest Higginbotham, Assistant of the Fairfax County Wildlife Biologist Office, at 703-246-6868, with the date and time you would like to qualify.
Managed Hunt Qualification Criteria
Managed Hunt Qualifications
Shotgun with buckshot
1 round: sitting at 50 yards
2 rounds: standing at 25 yards
Shotgun with slugs
1 round: sitting at 75 yards
1 round: standing at 50 yards
1 round: standing at 25 yards
1 round: sitting at 100 yards
1 round: standing at 25 yards
Nominal changes have been made to the structure and process of qualifying to participate in the public managed hunts:
- Qualifications for use of shotgun with slugs and muzzleloaders will be conducted at the FCPD Range on dates and times listed above.
- Last call will be at 1900. Anyone arriving after 1900 will not be allowed to shoot.
- Ammo and weapons should be stored separately until given directions by the Firearms Instructors.
- Qualification will be on full size deer targets, and from an elevated deer stand.
- FCPD Range staff will provide criteria for qualifying when you arrive at the range.
- FCPD Range has determined that no fee will be charged for weapons qualification.
- FCPD Range is not a "sight-in" facility and no practice shooting will be permitted at the range prior to a qualification attempt.You must come with your weapon already sighted in and ready to go. Failure to not have your weapon or ammo ready will eliminate you from qualifications.
- Hunters must provide their own ammunition and qualify with the firearm to be used during the managed hunt(s).
- Ladder stand equipment will be provided for elevated position use at the FCPD Range.
Hunters must provide own safety strap and may use brace/support to qualify, if necessary.
NOTE: Bring ear and eye protection – Most ranges require protection to get on the firing line.
All firearms must be unloaded with action open while at a range except when specifically instructed by range instructor to load and fire weapon. Failure to comply with regulations, unsafe activity, or instructions by range instructor will result in immediate removal from the site, not completing requirements for the hunt, and no permit or firearms qualifications.
The range instructor's decision regarding safety or qualification at the range is final – NO APPEALS


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Ocean, Mountain, Canal and City Views (Great Location!!) in Waikiki
- bedrooms 2
- baths 1
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Waikiki Royal Aloha
rates (USD)
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vacation rental description
This unit is located on the edge of Waikiki, in the perfect location to escape the fast pace of Waikiki, but still just minutes walk to the middle of it all. The condo is located 5 to 10 minutes walk to the world famous Waikiki beach, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Ala Moana shopping center, bars and restaurants (Cheese Cake Factory, Dukes, Hard Rock Cafe, Cheeseburgers in Waikiki, Starbucks, Subway, the famous Eggs and Things, PF Changs and many more).
Great location.
2 bedroom 1 bath condo includes:
* Wood flooring.* Queen beds in both rooms* Linens, towels, beach towels and kitchen utensils. * Wireless service in the condo.* DVD and CD player.* 32 inch Flat HD Digital Cable TV. *Portable crib *Lanai with views of Mountains, canal, and city.
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Monica Webb 571 309 7202
condo rental amenities
1 onsite parking space included.
We accept credit cards:
activities and attractions in Waikiki Oahu
Zoo/Wildlife Park, Shopping, Sightseeing, Restaurants, Sailing,
Boating, Parasailing, Windsurfing, Biking, Viewing
vacation rental rates
Holiday Season .. Dec 08-Jan 09 .. $1,270/week
High Season ..... Jan 10-Mar 31 .. $1,100/week
Low Season ...... Apr 01-Dec 07 .. $1000/week
$200 Refundable Deposit
Deposit of 30% Is Required To Reserve.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Monica Webb 571 309 7202
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Food allergy is an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food. Even a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger signs and symptoms such as digestive problems, hives or swollen airways. In some people, a food allergy can cause severe symptoms or even a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.
Food allergy affects an estimated 6 to 8 percent of children under age 5, and about 3 to 4 percent of adults. While there's no cure, some children outgrow their food allergy as they get older. It's easy to confuse a food allergy with a much more common reaction known as food intolerance. While bothersome, food intolerance is a less serious condition that does not involve the immune system.
For some people, an allergic reaction to a particular food may be uncomfortable but not severe. For other people, an allergic food reaction can be frightening and even life-threatening. Food allergy symptoms usually develop within a few minutes to two hours after eating the offending food. Food allergies can occur even the first time you eat a food.
The most common food allergy symptoms include:
In some people, a food allergy can trigger a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This can cause life-threatening symptoms, including:
Emergency treatment is critical for anaphylaxis. Untreated, anaphylaxis can cause a coma or death.
Exercise-induced food allergy
Some people have an allergic reaction to a food triggered by exercise. Eating certain foods may cause you to feel itchy and lightheaded soon after you start exercising. In serious cases, an exercise-induced food allergy can cause reactions such as hives or anaphylaxis. Not eating for a couple of hours before exercising and avoiding certain foods may help prevent this problem.
Pollen-food allergy syndrome
In many people who have hay fever, fresh fruits and vegetables and certain nuts and spices can trigger an allergic reaction that causes the mouth to tingle or itch. In some people, pollen-food allergy syndrome — sometimes called oral allergy syndrome — can cause swelling of the throat or even anaphylaxis. This is an example of cross-reactivity. Proteins in fruits and vegetables cause the reaction because they're similar to those allergy-causing proteins found in certain pollens. For example, if you're allergic to ragweed, you may also react to melons; if you're allergic to birch pollen, you may also react to apples. Cooking fruits and vegetables can help you avoid this reaction. Most cooked fruits and vegetables generally don't cause cross-reactive oral allergy symptoms.
Common cross-reactivity between pollens and fruits and vegetables:
When to see a doctor
See a doctor or allergist if you have food allergy symptoms shortly after eating. If possible, see your doctor when the allergic reaction is occurring. This will help your doctor make a diagnosis.
Seek emergency treatment if you develop any signs or symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as:
When you have a food allergy, your immune system mistakenly identifies a specific food or a substance in food as something harmful. Your immune system triggers cells to release antibodies known as immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to neutralize the culprit food or food substance (the allergen). The next time you eat even the smallest amount of that food, the IgE antibodies sense it and signal your immune system to release a chemical called histamine, as well as other chemicals, into your bloodstream.
These chemicals cause a range of allergy signs and symptoms. They are responsible for causing allergic responses that include dripping nose, itchy eyes, dry throat, rashes and hives, nausea, diarrhea, labored breathing, and even anaphylactic shock.
The majority of food allergies are triggered by certain proteins in:
In children, food allergies are commonly triggered by proteins in:
Chocolate, long thought by some parents to cause food allergies in children, rarely triggers a food allergy.
Food intolerance and other reactions
There are a number of reactions to food that cause similar symptoms to a food allergy. Depending on the type of food intolerance you have, you may be able to eat small amounts of problem foods without a reaction. By contrast, if you have a true food allergy, even a tiny amount of food may trigger an allergic reaction. Because a food intolerance may involve some of the same signs and symptoms as a food allergy does — such as nausea, vomiting, cramping and diarrhea — people may confuse the two.
One of the tricky aspects of diagnosing food intolerance is that some people are sensitive not to the food itself but to a substance or ingredient used in the preparation of the food.
Common conditions that can cause symptoms mistaken for a food allergy include:
Food allergy risk factors include:
Factors that may increase your risk of developing an anaphylactic reaction include:
Complications of food allergy can include:
While some people think food allergies are linked to childhood hyperactivity and to arthritis, there's no evidence to support this.
Because doctor's appointments can be brief, and because there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to be well prepared for your appointment. Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment, and what to expect from your doctor.
Your time with your doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time together. List your questions from most important to least important in case time runs out. Some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
If your child is seeing the doctor for a food allergy, you may also want to ask:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment at any time that you don't understand something.
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may save time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
What you can do in the meantime
If you suspect you have a food allergy, avoid exposure to the food altogether until your doctor's appointment. If you do eat the food and have a mild reaction, over-the-counter antihistamines may help relieve symptoms. If you have a more severe reaction and any signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, seek emergency help.
There's no standard test used to confirm or rule out a food allergy. Your doctor will consider a number of things before making a diagnosis. The following may help determine if you're allergic to a food or if your symptoms are caused by something else:
The only way to avoid an allergic reaction is to avoid the foods that cause signs and symptoms. However, despite your best efforts, you may come into contact with a food that causes a reaction.
For a minor allergic reaction, over-the-counter or prescribed antihistamines may help reduce symptoms. These drugs can be taken after exposure to an allergy-causing food to help relieve itching or hives. However, antihistamines can't treat a severe allergic reaction.
For a severe allergic reaction, you may need an emergency injection of epinephrine and a trip to the emergency room. Many people with allergies carry an epinephrine autoinjector (EpiPen, EpiPen Jr, Twinject). This device is a combined syringe and concealed needle that injects a single dose of medication when pressed against your thigh. If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrine autoinjector:
Experimental treatments
While there's ongoing research to find better treatments to reduce food allergy symptoms and prevent allergy attacks, there isn't any proven treatment that can prevent or completely relieve symptoms. Unfortunately allergy shots (immunotherapy), a series of injections used to reduce the effect of other allergies such as hay fever, aren't effective for treating food allergies. Two treatments that have shown some promise are:
One of the keys to preventing an allergic reaction is to completely avoid the food that causes your symptoms.
Research on alternative food allergy treatments is limited. However, many people do try them and claim that certain treatments help.
A food allergy can be challenging and a source of ongoing concern. Having a good source of information and the opportunity to discuss the condition with others who share your concerns can be very helpful. A number of Internet sites and nonprofit organizations offer information and forums for discussing food allergies. Some are specifically for parents of children with food allergies. The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis website can direct you to support groups and events in your area. Many people find it helpful to talk to others who are dealing with the same challenges.
The best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to know and avoid foods that cause signs and symptoms. For some people, this is a mere inconvenience, but others find it a greater hardship. Also some foods — when used as ingredients in certain dishes — may be well hidden. This is especially true in restaurants and in other social settings.
If you know you have a food allergy, follow these steps:
If your child has a food allergy, take these precautions to ensure his or her safety:


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The sweepstakes for the right-hander -- who was pegged as the best pitcher on the free-agent market after Zack Greinke -- came down to the Tigers and the Chicago Cubs, who reportedly exchanged offers for Sanchez until things got a bit too pricey for Epstein and company Friday morning. The Cubs' final offer for Sanchez was believed to be for five years and $77.5 million, just $2.5 million less than he wound up getting from Detroit.
The big payday for Sanchez gives an indication of how Zack Greinke's record deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers may affect the starting pitching market going forward. Detroit's original offer to Sanchez was for four years and $48 million, far less than it eventually took to sign him.
Sanchez owns a 3.75 ERA and 2.3 strikeout-to-walk ratio in seven big-league seasons, and should continue to fit in nicely in Detroit, with Justin Verlander, Doug Fister and Max Scherzer.


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I'd always make a good program, stick to it... but some mornings I would miss Cardio. Then I would get down on myself, and end up missing my next weight day as well.. and needless to say, I would end up quiting. I'd come here, and everyone would kick my ass back into it. Only to miss another cardio day.. and repeat.
So, I determined awhile ago that Cardio is why I always got stuck in a rut. I hate waking up and hitting that bike for 20 mins, or using the eliptical machine. Running and running, but going no-where.
That is when I decided to buy my punching bag. A Heavy bag, with bag gloves and hand wraps. I LOVE this thing. I beat the living sh!it out of it, and it never gets boring
My cardio days, I do 3 min rounds in the morning. Right now, I am up to 4 rounds, going to 5 rounds on Friday morning. I take a 1 min break in between.. and trust me, this is killer. (especially after an upperbody workout from the day before.. hehe)
My question... with the punching, jumping around and constant movement... is this considered a good form of cardio? I mean, I am getting a cardiovascular workout, I know that much. I can feel it.. but can 12 mins (soon to be 15 mins) give you a good cardio workout? It sure feels like it. 4 rounds on the bag, feels like 2 hours on the bike.. but that's just what I feel..
So, what is punching this bag and jumping around.. doing for my fat loss goals?
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Ya; it's a great workout. Throwing punches take a LOT of energy out of you.
Yeah, no doubts.
Anybody have any information about how many cal's you burn, or if it compares to 20 mins on the bike etc..
I mean, what areas am I hitting.. by using the bag?
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I also use a heavy bag for workouts seeing that I am a kickboxer! The thing about traditional shadow boxing and bag work is that although it is Cardio its not in the same category as other forms of cardio like Jogging or cycling due to the fact that it is more of a H.I.T. style of training!(which I for one am a advocate of) It for the most part consists of a lot of stop and go movements! The way around this is to not only keep active by moving from combination to combination without a pause but by also doing a round or two of medium/fast paced punching. Eg start a basic left right combo at a medium pace for 45 seconds then increase it to a fast pace combo for 15 seconds. Continue to do this until your rounds up! Here's the real trick though instead of sitting and resting for a minute you should do an active rest by alternating situps and pushups between each round! That should do the trick dude!
Hows jumping rope for cardio?
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Jumping rope is great. Just so boring because it's stationary.
Basketball is the best way to do cardio for me because i love to do it and I dont have to "make" myself.
Yeah but i hate running.. my town is full of weirdos..Originally posted by MuscleAuthority
Jumping rope is great. Just so boring because it's stationary.
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So is it alright to do some punching bag work if your arms are tired from weight lifting? I am wondering if this would prevent your muscles from getting adaquate rest.
That said, look at Chase. He is bigger than Arnold was at the same age. Now, he doesn't quite have the Arnold shape, but for pure muscle mass he has more.
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depends on if your cardio is after you workout..
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Simply put Twiz, that's a form of interval training. As I'm sure most of you know, that's what I recommend for cardio work, and what I will be doing for cardio myself very soon.
Don't worry about "overtraining" your upper body. If anything, it will aid in recovery from your weight sessions.
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Decatur County native Luke Messer was sworn-in and began his first term as United States Congressman Thursday.
Messer took the oath of office in a group swearing-in with the new members of the U.S. House of Representatives and was joined on the House floor by his three children.
"I am honored to serve the people of Indiana's 6th Congressional District," said Messer. "There is a lot of work to be done in the coming weeks and months to get our country back on the right track, but with resolve I am certain we can get this done."
"We must create a better environment for job creators and get our fiscal house in order," Messer continued. "We should start by reigning in the out of control spending and addressing the growing debt that will cripple future generations of Americans."
Messer will serve on the House Committees on Budget, Foreign Affairs and Education and the Workforce.
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