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Tell no lies, claim no easy victories
- Amilcar Cabral
Getting back to the Sixties, looking at all the Washington gatherings and events from on high there was a clear trajectory. At first our gatherings were only massive rallies. Then they were marches with a rally. Then we leapt to acts of civil disobedience that we appended on to the march/rally foundation. And then we leaped to Mayday 1971. For Mayday we said, let's forego the rally. Let's have the CD only. And let's make it memorable.
The logic was sound. The powers that be were pursuing the war to prevent the Vietnamese from gaining control over their own country, resources, and labor, and utilizing it in ways that weren't dictated by U.S. corporate interests but that instead sprung from Vietnamese national concerns. The danger was "the spread of a good example." If Vietnam could extricate itself from U.S. domination, so could Thailand, Laos, and maybe even India. Vietnam itself mattered marginally. Vietnam as an example mattered immensely.
Imagine by a dreadful thought experiment, as I did at the time to understand what was going on, that a meteor hit Vietnam and wiped it off the face of the globe in 1964. The geopolitical and economic loss to the U.S. would have been barely discernable. Returning to the real universe, if by its active and courageous resistance Vietnam removed itself from the international circuits of U.S. capital and took over its own destiny, the demonstration effect would cost a lot. The deduction was that the war was not to prevent "the loss of Vietnam," but to prevent Vietnam's extricating itself from teaching others that they could extricate themselves too. The U.S. war in Indochina sought to teach, in contrast, that if you try to escape us, if you violate us in any way, you will not only fail; you will suffer immeasurably. You will go backwards, bombed even, if necessary, back to the Stone Age. The same logic has informed U.S. policy ever since. Do I repeat myself on this point. My apologies. But this point often seems to me to require repetition to get across.
Alright, as we saw it, from the President on up to the heads of major corporations, U.S. elites were intent on pursuing the war. We wanted to stop it. We send, say, 200,000 people to the Pentagon. Later we send, say, 400,000 and then more. So what? Why does this matter to DC's elites?
The answer is that it would only cause elites to reconsider Vietnam policy if our actions raised a specter of cost greater than the costs that they felt losing the war entailed. Elites had to feel that pursuing the war was going to diminish their stability and interests more than stopping the war would diminish their stability and interests. They had to feel that the disruptions wrought by the movement were more dangerous to what they held most dear, their power and wealth, than Vietnam going its own way.
In that light, our assembling lots of people in DC over and over but having the actions and numbers stabilize at some high level would be irrelevant. Even if we put a half a million people outside the White House every month, if it was the same number of people every time, if the crowd wasn't growing, if the crowd's desires weren't diversifying out into other audiences, the crowd's threat would diminish to zero because its trajectory would lead nowhere.
As long as the numbers of demonstrators weren't steadily growing and their demeanor wasn't steadily becoming more militant, the White House could endure the minor annoyance of having to clean up after us. The powers that be would not have to worry about dissent unless dissent threatened their most basic interests.
The logic of going to Washington first with a rally, then with a march and a rally, then with a rally and CD, and then with just plain old disruption, was to convey that the movement was getting bigger and stronger and, moreover, that its focus was broadening from just this war to all war, and from war to capitalism. Our trajectory said to elites if you keep on with Vietnam, you may encounter problems at home that are too big to endure. It was the same logic as having demos in DC, and then later, all over the country. Diversify. Multiply. Intensify. If you aren't growing, you aren't threatening.
When elite figures changed from advocating the war to opposing it they would often hold press conferences announcing their decisions. They wouldn't say I have discovered that dropping bombs and napalm on illiterate peasants to defend U.S. power is immoral. They wouldn't say I have discovered that the men from Detroit and Dallas and Des Moines sent to Indochina who come home in coffins or without limbs don't deserve that fate. They would instead say that our streets are in turmoil. We are losing the next generation. The fabric of society is being torn asunder. I can no longer in good conscience abide the war.
In other words, they told us that continuing to pursue the war threatened their profits and power more than it advanced them. So, damn it all, against their inclinations, they had to change sides. You can judge for yourself what kind of conscience, what kind of personal moral calculus that choice revealed. But the point for activists was that our demonstrations had to raise social costs beyond what elites would willingly bear. To do that required a trajectory of development that threatened future results which they could only ward off by giving in. That's why it made sense to bring back more people to each new demonstration. It's why it made sense to diversify tactics. It's why it made sense to continually broaden the scope of opposition. What elites feared sufficiently to surrender to was a movement that began to question their very right to exist, a movement that got steadily larger and steadily more militant. It didn't suffice to be more angry or more militant but with fewer numbers. It didn't suffice to have deeper analysis and broader focus, without having more support and more militancy. A movement trying to win major gains had to manage all the variables at once. Like now.
Mayday 1971 was a leap. The movement was going to try to move not just secondary numbers at a big peaceful demonstration to do CD in DC, it was going to try to bring out only folks committed to CD, and not just to moderate CD, but to shutting the city down. The slogan was, "If the government doesn't stop the war, we're going to stop the government." The plan was to occupy the streets, block traffic all over, and halt the city. This was not insurrection, neither was it legal peaceful picnic style dissent.
I remember the speeches and organizing to assemble people to go to Mayday. I and my mates organized in the Boston area. Others did it in other cities. Rennie Davis and Tom Hayden, in particular, went from place to place, across the country, to help.
This is one of those times when I heard Rennie speak. He made me cry, listening to him as he recounted Vietnamese history and bravery. He made me cheer, listening to him as he belted out and got us to shout back how we were going to shut down DC and end the war. What he did was fantastically effective agitprop and education, at least for some of us. What he did was also horribly ill conceived.
The problem was this. You can't judge methods and actions by only short run results if you have long run desires. That we were moved and aroused and even that many of us who he harangued went to DC was a plus for Rennie's methodology. But people believed Rennie. Rennie knew we weren't going to shut down the government. Tom knew we weren't going to shut down the government. But their organizing approach was to rile up the audience, and probably themselves too, and excite people with the possibility of shutting down the government. Surely it was worth going to DC, occupying the streets, risking getting beaten and arrested, if it was going to end the war on the spot. It was like revving up for a big game, or a kamikaze attack. You envision immense success; you go for it. You don't envision losing and go for it.
So the day came and we ran through DC's streets dodging arrest or finally getting caught, pretty much shutting down the city. It was the biggest mass arrest until then, I believe, in U.S. history. But the next day, it was back to business as usual for DC, for the government, and for the B-52s pummeling the life out of Vietnamese peasants. And the people who demonstrated on Mayday watched TV and deflated. They felt defeated, even doomed. We had gone to DC. We had shut down the city. But the war raged on. Failure. Many gave up. Not Tom and Rennie. Also, not me and many others who knew that this was the wrong way to judge our day. We thought in terms of a long haul struggle of a steadily growing movement. We didn't make apocalyptic judgments. But the predominant style of organizing often led others who were newer to activism to think in terms of proximate tallies and to then crumple rather than continue when the proximate results weren't outright victory.
Whatever anyone thought about Mayday, serious thoughts about the war and about strategy needed to be tied to reality. Of course Mayday didn't end the war. Of course the White House opened for business Monday morning. The right question was, was the movement stronger, wiser, better organized, eager to come back for more due to Mayday, or did Mayday reduce movement prospects. Watching TV and hearing that the war was still raging should not have caused any activist to think we failed. But it did.
My guess is that the Mayday events were at the very best much less successful than they should have been, and at worst counter productive. But the reason why Mayday wasn't a bigger success, or may even have been counter productive, was because of the long-term affects of the logic that was used to organize the day. What needed to be done was to get everyone there for the same reasons Tom, Rennie, and many local organizers like myself, for example, went to DC – to build a movement. But it was wrong to get people there in the expectation that being there would quickly end the war. Shutting down a city was only a tactical aspect, not the heart of the project. The lesson here is about how to assess ourselves and our proposals, and about how to organize for continuity and longevity. Actually, while I am not sure of the exact timing, Rennie himself did pretty much give up, not too long thereafter. Maybe he was a victim of his own eloquence, distraught that his extravagant promises weren't met.


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Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Bryce Treggs (several TD catches) and Jalen Jefferson (INT and multiple plays all over the field) were the standouts on Day 3. For more details, check out Nam's practice report. We also learned yesterday that the first scrimmage of camp will be next Monday, August 12 at 4:30pm. And some more good news:
Expect bonus coverage from CGB starting this weekend, as we'll be talking to individual players and running those interviews separately from these practice reports. We want your input, though! Who would you like to see us talk to? [There are no promises that we'll get all your requests, but I can promise you that your requests will be considered.]
Fall Camp continues - we're on Day 4 of #BearRaid13! Follow along with Nam, Avi, and others, who will be covering practice from the stands. Join the conversation in the comments below - especially if you're able to attend practice!
In case you missed them, here are links to -
- Fall Camp schedule: CGB post & Cal news release (*all practices are at California Memorial Stadium and are open to the public, until otherwise noted)
- Scott's position previews:
Quarterbacks / O-Line / Receivers / Running Backs / D-Line / Secondary / Linebackers / Special Teams
Here are some Twitter accounts to follow:
CGB Twitters
Bryce Treggs with media. Says he did alright. (Had like 4 TDs).— Nam Le (@OneLifeOneMic) August 8, 2013
Chris Harper with a highlight reel 1-handed catch on a back shoulder fade from Goff (right end zone)— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) August 8, 2013
@GoldenBlogs: We'll try to have a live feed going from inside Memorial Stadium.
@OneLifeOneMic: Our intrepid CGB reporter Nam will provide a running play-by-play.
Official Cal Twitter feeds
Bears to Scrimmage Next Monday http://t.co/MYIw6D5rrD #CalFootball #GoBears #TrainingCamp— Cal Football (@CalFootball) August 8, 2013
@CalFootball: Links to official recaps & post-practice videos can be found here.
@CALCoachDykes: Coach Dykes may send out a few tweets after practice.
@CalAthletics: No live tweeting probably, but expect plenty of retweets & links to post-practice news.
@CalBearBlog: Jonathan Okanes is reporting for CalBears.com on their official blog.
Other reporters
In case you needed any more proof @CalCoachYenser is a boss https://t.co/rOvINCZBKp #Cal— Cal Rivals (@CalRivals) August 8, 2013
This is what we mean when all QBs throw at once to WRs https://t.co/ejKQ3hUXSz— Cal Football Blog (@CalFootballBlog) August 8, 2013
@CalRivals: Grant Marek from Rivals/Golden Bear Report.
@RGBearTerritory: Ryan Gorcey from Scout/Bear Territory.
@CalBearsBANG: Jeff Faraudo from Bay Area News Group.
@HunterHewitt: Hunter Hewitt from the SF Chronicle.
@CalFootballBlog: Shawn from CalFootballBlog.com.

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The ALS Treatment and Research Center, a clinical practice of the Department of Neurology at UCSF and an ALS Association-certified Center of Excellence, is expanding its support for the community of people facing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
February 25, 2014
UCSF and Walgreens have opened a unique Walgreens store that aims to improve medication safety, decrease health care costs and help patients use medicines more effectively.
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UCSF Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann, MD, former president for product development at Genentech, is featured in a video interview for BioCentury Publications Inc., a major biopharmaceutical news media source, which first aired online on Dec. 11.


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Authorities are investigating after a person died inside a northwest Harris County donut shop.
It happened Tuesday morning at the Fantastic Donut Shop located in the 14700 block of Highway 249 near Fallbrook.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to the shop after a customer walked in to place an order, but found no one inside.
Officials said the customer walked to the back and found the body.
Investigators have not yet said how the clerk died.
Officials said the owner was shot during a robbery at the shop back in September and is still recovering from his injuries.


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A Colorado woman was impaled by a light pole after she crashed because she was texting and driving.
Murfreesboro City Schools will soon have a new elementary school to help alleviate overcrowding in the area.
The two-story school will be located in the western part of Murfreesboro, east of Veterans Parkway and south of Franklin Road near the Blackman community.
It will be able to serve 1,000 students and relieve overcrowding at Scales Elementary and Cason Lane Academy.
The new addition will also help Rutherford County Schools with the overcrowding of Blackman Elementary.
Murfreesboro City School's 13th elementary school is set to open by the 2014-15 school year but does not yet have a name.
Name suggestions can be submitted to the school naming committee through the Ask MCS tab on the MCS website, http://www.cityschools.net/.
Tuesday's groundbreaking is set for 4 p.m.
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Commuter Quick Tips
COZY COUCH SYNDROME: "Commuters have told me time and time again, once they go home, they stay home." Tamara McMillan (Associate Director of Student Life) said.
Here are some tips to help fight COZY COUCH SYNDROME
• You really have to work at it, but slip into traffic instead of something cozy. Over time, you'll be warm and fuzzy about the symposium or club meeting that made you feel more connected to your college.
• Read everything that's given to you - fliers, notices, etc. - and make every effort to attend events that's begging for your attention.
• Carpool and bring a friend, that way you are sharing the ride and you will have someone you already know at the event.
FRIENDS. WHAT FRIENDS?: Making lasting or instant connections to the college community is a major challenge for commuters. It may be difficult to interact and it takes them a little longer to run into the same faces.
Here are some tips:
• Get involved. The more clubs or organizations you join or events you attend, the more opportunities you'll have to meet and converse with peers.
• Arrange to have lunch or study with classmates after or between classes instead of going straight home.
PART-TIME MAY MEAN NO TIME: Often time students have to balance a full time college career with a part time job. This may cause some time management issues, and usually your college career will suffer.
Here are some tips:
• Unless it's a financial necessity, you may want to reconsider that part-time job. Getting good grades and being a part of college life outside the classroom takes time and effort (which a part-time job can demand).
• Think of going to college like a job - is it possible for you to slack off or do things last minute at a job without a consequence? Be sure to put things in perspective and prioritize!
• Get a job on campus. You'll cut back on time commuting and can possibly fit work into your school day. This is also an opportunity to build relationships with people on campus.
READY, SET, PARK: This can be the biggest challenge faced by most commuters. Especially, since we need to add Buffalo winter weather into the equation.
Here are some tips:
• Set up a game plan for parking, which involves knowing when and where to park your car to get to class on time. Familiarize yourself with back up routes in case of traffic jams and be aware of alternate parking areas if lots are full.
• Wear comfortable shoes. Commuters do a lot of walking.
• Allow time for your commute. It's a lot less stressful and you may have time for that cup of coffee at a popular college hang out.
• Utilize your NFTA bus pass and you will never have to worry about parking.
Bottom line in avoiding the isolation trap that many commuters fall into - get off the couch. There is no one to tell you that you have to come back for a concert or a fun social event after classes. It's up to you to be pro-active and take advantage of all the services and activities at Buffalo State! The more you are pro-active, the easier it will become to network and meet new people.


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The news release, which arrived via email, said Clayton ranked in the Top 10 in affordability among North Carolina towns with more than 10,000 people. Smithfield wasn't far behind, ranking 14th.
It's tempting to see affordability as a feather in a town's cap, and in many ways it is. But numbers often tell more than one story, and so it is with the affordability rankings released this week by Movoto Real Estate, a national online real estate brokerage.
An affordable town should have affordable utilities, right? Apparently not. While Clayton ranked ninth and Smithfield ranked 14th in overall affordability, their utilities tied for 66th, near the bottom of the towns surveyed. That's no surprise, by the way, because both towns own and operate debt-laden electric systems.
The Johnston towns fared much better in the miscellaneous category, which looked at the cost of restaurants, repairs, entertainment and clothing. In that category, Clayton and Smithfield tied for fifth. That's good to know, because when it came to income divided by the cost of living, neither town approached the Top 10. Clayton ranked 30th, and Smithfield was a disappointing 56th, suggesting that at the end of the work week, many Clayton and Smithfield families don't have a lot of money left over to spend on low-cost restaurants, entertainment and clothing.
From the numbers, it is also possible to draw comparisons between Clayton and Smithfield. They were comparable in overall affordability and tied in utilities and miscellany. But when it came to median home price, Smithfield fared twice as better as Clayton, with the towns ranking 22nd and 43rd, respectively.
That's a feather in Smithfield's cap, right? Yes and no. For a young family or retired couple looking for a place to settle, Smithfield is clearly more affordable than its neighbor 12 miles to the west. But if demand drives prices higher, and it surely does, then Clayton is a more desirable town. One reason, no doubt, is Clayton's relative proximity to Raleigh, though the U.S. 70 bypass of Clayton has brought Smithfield much closer to the Triangle. A challenge for Smithfield leaders is to figure out what else about Clayton makes its housing more desirable.
Movoto Real Estate no doubt released its affordability report, in part, to generate some publicity for itself, and that's fine. Its numbers show that many factors make up affordability, and not all of those factors cast Smithfield and Clayton in an attractive light. The challenge for policymakers in both towns is to make their towns even more affordable.


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Arun Shrivastava's curator insight, April 17, 4:27 AM
BlackLight Power, Inc. today announces that it achieved sustained electricity production from a primary new energy source by using photovoltaic technology to transform brilliant plasma, with power comprising millions of watts of light, directly into electricity.
The proposed 10 MW device that would be 1 ft2, [actually the device is about one cubic feet] would entail a 60-toothed gear spinning at 200 rpm, making the water chamber size a few micro liters, lasting a millisecond, during which two electrodes would create a supersonic-expanding plasma that goes into a magnetohydrodyamic converter, then directly into electricity, cleanly, safely...
There is a video which explains the technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cuzlyu4czYs&feature=player_embedded
Anantharaman Seetharaman's curator insight, April 26, 1:58 PM
Interesting development ; are we inching closer to the new energy source goal ?
Just Mind's curator insight, January 14, 9:47 AM
This show just how powerful the human brain truly is... very intriguing stuff.
Nancy Jones's curator insight, December 8, 2013 2:20 PM
This is really very clever and a great way to get anyone, student or else, to consider password safety. Thanks for sharing.
Spaceweaver's curator insight, March 23, 10:58 AM
Interesting read about the future of the web... (not good probably....)
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Good: Stibel, brain scientist and entrepreneur, compares the Internet to the human brain as a network, and, as with all networks, the Internet is approaching a break point, along with many technologies and businesses that rely on it. Yet, as in nature, the break point will bring better things because "the fittest species are typically the smallest. . . . The unit of measure for progress isn't size, it's time." We learn that post-break-point technology networks (he cites the Internet, the web, and Facebook) are just tools to further connect humans more deeply while encouraging and enhancing equality, since social media promotes democracy. The author contends that technology networks must encourage growth at all costs and avoid monetization too early, which requires patience but also requires "shifting gears" once the break point is reached. He suggests that "technology is on the verge of creating the types of things habitually reserved for humans: consciousness, intelligence, and emotion." A fascinating book with important ideas for a wide range of library patrons. --Mary Whaley
Russ Roberts's curator insight, December 7, 2013 10:34 PM
A fascinating topic with implications for communications and computer design. Dupont, for example, is experimenting with "bioevolved peptides" and using them to purify carbon nanotubes. "Depending on the nanotube's structure, it acts as either a semiconductor or a metal." The future in microelectronics may lie in taming and using the smallest units of life. Aloha de Russ (KH6JRM).


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Rated 5 out of 5 by Vincos A New SPG Winner OVERALL IMPRESSION: I had my doubts about the location for visitors coming for the classic sights but the proximity of the metro makes this property an appealing retreat from the more congested areas of the city. The beauty of the property and the pleasantness of the staff more than compensate. SPG RECOGNITION: Being an all-suite property, there isn't too much they can add but I was upgraded to the top floor club level - billed as "a hotel within a hotel" and given Club access which, of course, includes breakfast. The staff reception was model and I appreciated the personal Welcome note from the director. THE ROOM: Absolutely fabulous. Elegantly decorated with Spanish design flair but, at the same time, invitingly homey. Sumptuous pillow-top mattress and down pillows. Handy kitchen corner and dining area. Gorgeous large free-form bath with separate toilet, shower and bath areas. Beautiful view over the Puerta de Europa. EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS: Free shuttle to and from the airport is definitely a bonus. The Club is elegant. Public areas are very beautiful and feature dramatic atrium-style architecture. September 29, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Neoteros Strongly recommended! The hotel is not exactly down town (though, subway station is just at 3 min walk). Location apart, this is a facility you can only be entusiastc of! From the vast and elegant circular shaped lobby, with it's domed roof reminding the Pantheon in Rome (included the big eye/hole at the center), to the modern yet warm furniture in the rooms. From the incredibly responsive, smiling, caring front desk, to the delicious buffet constantly served at the club lounge on the top floor (fantastic view of the "Sierra"). From the properly equipped fitness center and spa, to the full recognition I enjoyed as platinum member. No smudges whatsoever! I do look forward to the next time I'll visit Madrid and stay at Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra. October 10, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mark80 One of the best SPG exec lounges in Europe Excellent staff, fantastic SPG recognition August 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Bre68 This hotel pool and spa is great We enjoyed our 4 night stay here. It is convenient to the Metro station and in a safe quiet neighborhood. July 31, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by SG17 Needs improvement What was good: - was contacted before the stay. I asked for a room with a view, and was given this room on my second night - room was spacious and nice What needs to be improved - food quality was poor - was the worst internet of any of the 25+ SPG properties I have stayed at - Can't believe that they charge 3 Euros to send an empty plate to my room - maybe it was just my room, but the TV remote didn't work - first hotel I been to where access to the SPA is not a part of every room rate - and the SPA was not great. very smelly and not at all refreshing.. June 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by TL8912 Excellent hotel Superb staff and facilities make this a very enjoyable hotel to stay at, whether for business or pleasure. July 27, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Nava1981 Great place We enjoy our stay inthis hotel, personal really friendly, close to the airport and just 10 to 15 minutes in taxi to center of madrid. Food in the hotel was really good. So bad that we stay just for one day because we passing by, but it was worth it. Thanks to everyone, we finish our trip in a excellent way. July 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by TimTrish A wonderful place to stay This hotel is excellent...need I say anymore? The quality is very evident from the moment you are greeted by the staff and walk in. Facilities are really great (Gym, Spa, Pool etc). The gym has some state of the art equipment. Rooms are very comfortable with small kitchenette /bar. The views across the plains to the snow capped mountains are very compelling. Club lounge has to be one of the best we have used . Location is ideal with 5/10 min walk to Metro that takes you all across Madrid. Visited twice now and just booked a 3rd trip .....Fantasico May 9, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Jeffa Letdown Our stay was spoilt on the last night by the Concierge responding sarcastically to my wife.He is in the hospitality industry and should be hospitable and polite. Felt the staff generally couldn't care less and would not hurry back. The lounge staff were friendly and helpful but the restaurant staff were disinterested as were the pool staff. All in all a very disappointing experience July 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by YuSien Concierge service We were please the hotel has pick-up service from airport and confirmed the arrival time before hand. The chief concierge, Mario was very helpful in booking a private car for our excursions to Toledo and to Segovia. I appreciate very much Lara who was able to help us get tickets to the opera and no-wait tickets to Museo Prado. It made our trip very enjoyable. July 15, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Martyn hotel Excellent hotel with great facilities and great staff July 15, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by mercedescats Fantastic staff and hotel I recently stayed at the hotel, and I am a mature woman who travelled on my own, as I wanted to stay at a first class hotel where I could rest and recover from a very busy time at work, and at the same time to visit Madrid city for the day. This hotel was superb. The staff could not be more helpful and efficient. My deluxe room was lovely. I will return. I have no hesitation in recommending this hotel. July 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by PGM7 Perfect stay Everyone from the bellman to the manager, will go out of there way to make your stay perfect. This is your home away from home. The shuttle to and from the airport saves time and money. Excellent fitness facility, large indoor and outdoor pool, great food choices, large comfortable rooms. I will recommend to everyone. Also better being a little off the beaten path, only minutes. More peaceful and restful experience. Can't wait to go back. June 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ace23 Fantastic hotel in a nice neighborhood. I stay here each time I visit Madrid because of the quality of the hotel & staff. Excellent service, location & amenities. You are only a 15 minute ride from MAD to the hotel via a free shuttle service provided by the hotel. The hotel is in an upscale neighborhood just outside of the city center (Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is a 9-12 Euro taxi ride). Well worth the taxi fare when compared to 400eu per night in Madrid proper for a much smaller room. The hotel is Bright & CLEAN and the SPG club is outstanding. July 10, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cheapspeed Thank You for a Great Stay in Madrid I want to thank the staff at Sheraton Mirasierra for making my stay a very pleasant one! It started prior to my visit when I requested for pick-up from the airport on the hotel shuttle, I got a response within the hour confirming my pick-up. My flight arrival time was not correctly stated but the shuttle was there to pick me up within 15 mins. The front desk staff was most helpful assisting me inquire about a football match the following day and calling to advise me. Dinner at the restaurant on the first night was very good with option of Japanese and local Madrista fare. Club lounge serves breakfast and snacks daily and staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel is about 5 mins walk from Metro and I was able to get around quite effortlessly. Thank you once again for making my stay in Madrid a wonderful one. I hope to visit again. December 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by JNA1 A very warm welcome I much enjoyed my short stay at this hotel. The friendly welcome at the front desk was excellent and the young lady in the executive lounge went out of her way to help me. The lounge seems to supply unlimited refreshments, including a good local beer. Platinum recognition could not be faulted - a superb large suite, with good-sized area for work. Tip: This hotel is several miles out of town - try the train from Ramon y Caja into the centre as well as the metro November 16, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by TurtlesnBunz Excellent Stay This was a delightful stay and we wish we had more time here. While we wish we had researched how to use the shuttle service from the airport (a taxi was Euro 35) the hotel itself was wonderful. Kaspar at check in was very professional and kind. The whole staff was attentive and warm. The rooms are huge and atmosphere is relaxing. We loved the Happy Hour and the restaurant was incredible. Awesome sushi and the best hotel restaurant we have experienced. November 6, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by David In-room Internet VERY Poor The hotel is great. However, if you need to get work done, you can't depend on the internet. Really a shame, because the hotel and facilities are excellent. They need to seriously upgrade their internet service in-room. So, if you don't need to work, enjoy it. If you need to work, careful! May 12, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Krzysztof All excellent Below are the strongest points: 1) Very polite and professional staff; 2) Very good infrastructure (especially gym); 3) Good connections with the center of Madrid (public transport and by car); 4) Well equipped Executive Lounge (aka Sheraton Club); 5) Very good SPG recogniction (upgrade to the best available room, welcome note from the general manager etc.). No major areas for improvement identified within the 8-night stay. September 22, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Calvet Air Conditioning I think it's absurd and very embarrassing to the Manager of the hotel, did not leave the air conditioner running on May 11. It was a day of very hot in Madrid and no hotel room had air conditioning running. At the time I was complaining to him he said he could do nothing to resolve the situation, except to change the room. It was 2:00 a.m. and the manager wanted me to transfer all my belongings and obviously I would have to devote at least an hour of my time, however, it do any good because the air conditioning did not work in all premises. I had to sleep with the windows open, but as these windows can not open by iteiro, I had to sleep with a lot of discomfort, a lot of heat. May 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by pcn501 I am now a Sheraton convert! My family and I recently stayed at this Sheraton, after I took ill on a business trip. This might be the best run hotel I have ever stayed in! The room was first rate, the breakfast buffet always fresh, and the hotel staff was always so attentive and friendly. It has made me a Sheraton convert, and I will definitely stay here on my next visit to Madrid. Congratulations to Sheraton for having such a well-run hotel. December 18, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by jms72 Excellent Sheraton near Madrid Airport Excellent facility, friendly staff, great restaurant. June 28, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Niky4 Following our stay ~ Overall the stay was very comfortable ... short, so we didn't have an opportunity to really check out the property, but what we saw, we liked. The warm welcome we received upon arrival (about 10:30 pm) was very much appreciated. The room was lovely! The shower in our room was probably one of the most confusing I have ever encountered. The folks who installed them should try actually using them. While waiting for the shuttle to the airport the following morning, we asked the front desk if we could get two cups of coffee in paper cups to take on the way to the airport and were directed to the restaurant. After getting the coffee, we were charged 9 Euros. Seriously? In paper cups? My husband and I both thought that was more than excessive. June 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by alialmanaseer This hotel is amazing .. Love staying at this hotel everything about it is amazing. Yes it's not in the center but that also give it the advantage of making it in a quite relaxed area and not so crowded and noise at the outside. The service is great everyone is so nice and they also gave me an amazing room which wasn't expected at all. Next time in Madrid is back in the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa for sure. June 4, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by shelly111 Staff, spa and restaurant exceeded all expectations I was particularly impressed with the personalized helpfulness of the staff, which was wonderful. We were there on a city holiday, so many of the pharmacies were closed, and we needed some medication. The staff arranged to drive us to the one 24 hour pharmacy that was open and to wait while we got what we needed. They definitely went above and beyond for us. Also the hotel restaurant was surprisingly good for dinner and featured a very good sushi and Japanese dining opportunity in a lovely outdoor patio rooftop setting. We just wished we had more time to use the spa facilities. May 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mats Nice residential hotel This hotel has been operated since 9 years here in Madrid, but since this Monday, 16th April 2012, becomes Sheraton. When I made a reservations, some confusion between the SPG and old reservation system, finally looks work properly. They recognized me as Platinum and upgraded properly. all of he rooms of this hotel are very large and the location is also good, between Madrid Airport and centre of Madrid. This hotel might be a usual place when I make a biz trip to Madrid. April 22, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Geo2014 Outstanding club level I have stayed at numerous Sheratons but the club level at Mirasierra is the best! The staff was very good throughout. Our welcoming agent took very good care of us and got our six party settled comfortably into three rooms - all on the same floor. Rooms were spacious and very comfortable as we'll. The only issue was the elevators. For some reason there is no "Up" button on some of the floors. We ended up going Down when we wanted to go Up. However, it did not ruin our experience. It was a superb stay for us. May 28, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Riddick Excellent service The service was over the top amazing. The staff were kind and very helpful. I was a bit worried about our stay as we travelled with small kids but the staff took very good care of them and made sure we had what we needed. Thanx you for lovely stay and we will definately come back. The breakfast could include more vegetables and maybe pancakes or waffles. Toilet lock? June 9, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by DrWasLoyal Rude front desk staff is will cause damage 1- the shuttle bus came too late to the airport after my phone calling witch cost me a lot of extra money 2. the driver was decent, polite and nice. he apologized although they give him the order too late..at last minute 3- the front desk person was too rude form first second. I asked him why the bus was too late.. he did not reply at all. I asked if there is chuttle bus to the train station next morning, with a very dray face and voice he said no.. the driver told me it is possible. but the front desk Staff looked at him with anger to the driver stopet talking 4. asked for upgrading of my room to club lunch floor.. he again with angry unpleasant face said no..its for only holder of paltium not gold holder (like we are too bad third class people). I M STAROWOOD MEMEBR SINCE OVER 10 YEARS.. SUCH PERSON CAN DAMAGE THE GOOD REPUATION OF THE HOTEL. HE SHOULD BE FIRED. it was ON Monday 24/2 AT APPROX 21.00 PM. February 26, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by jmm14 Restaurant fantastic - Room needs improvement The food was fantastic but the cleanliness of our room was poor. The carpet was extremely stained and there was an odor in the room. June 2, 2014


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"Extract" is a comedy that stars Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, and Ben Affleck, which is about the struggles one man has to run an extract company – sounds hilarious.
Star of the movie Mila Kunis walked the red carpet wearing a Matthew Williamson printed brocade dress from the designers Fall 2009 collection, which I added to my favourites this week.
The cream, grey and mint green brocade shimmering dress has a pleated wrap-over sweetheart neckline, with a playful print.
A loose updo, nude heels and a stack of silver bracelets worn further up the arm completed the look.
Jessica Stroup who walks the red carpet with such style and grace, as if she's been doing it for years, hit another high note wearing a gold and black metallic Notte by Marchesa Fall 2009 t-shirt dress with Emporio Armani black suede zipper booties accented with a gold trim.
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Karen Headley has more reasons than prestige and money to win the Santa Anita Derby on April 6 with Storm Fighter. Owner Golden Eagle Farm and her father, trainer Bruce Headley, come foremost to mind.
Storm Fighter, bred in California by the recently deceased Larry Mabee of Golden Eagle Farm, one of the most prominent and successful operations of its kind ever in the Golden State, is ticketed for the Grade I, $750,000 Santa Anita Derby at 1 1/8 miles two weeks from Saturday.
The bay son of Stormin Fever is coming off a 5 ¾-length maiden victory at 1 1/16 miles on March 2 under Gary Stevens, who has won the Santa Anita Derby a record nine times.
"We always knew Storm Fighter was going to be a two-turn horse," said Karen, Bruce's daughter and assistant trainer. "His first two races were sprints and in his second race he pulled two shoes off. We trained him up to the mile and a sixteenth and he ran against older horses in that race. I think he was the only 3-year-old to run against 4-year-olds and he won that impressively.
"Golden Eagle felt that it was a good idea, as well as we did, to try him in the Santa Anita Derby. For me, I want to have the horse do well for my dad's sake and for Golden Eagle. They've both accomplished so much."
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Goldencents, who usually fires bullets, worked six furlongs on Santa Anita's fast main track Thursday in 1:16 flat, on the surface an alarmingly slow time, but it was by design, Doug O'Neill said.
"We've been trying to work on getting him to slow down a little in the morning," said the trainer who won two races Thursday to give him 20 for the meet, good for fourth place in the standings, behind Bob Baffert (29), Jerry Hollendorfer (24) and John Sadler (22).
"Jonny (Garcia), his normal exercise rider, got on him and did a great job. He went in 38 and three (fifths) the first three-eighths and 37 and two (fifths) the last three-eighths. He galloped out good. I'm very, very happy with him."
Trainer Paul Aguirre said he is "leaning towards" the Santa Anita Derby with San Felipe third-place finisher Tiz a Minister, but also is considering the Blue Grass Stakes on Keeneland's Polytrack April 13. Joe Talamo would ride in the Santa Anita Derby.
Despite not having raced since last Aug. 25, Mike Mitchell expects Dhaamer to run his race in Saturday's Grade III Tokyo City Cup at a mile and a half on dirt.
"He wasn't out for any leg problem," Mitchell said of the 6-year-old Irish-bred gelding owned by Edward Brown Jr. and Jay Manoogian, both of Irvine. "We wanted to let him down and were able to do that at Bobby Mitchell's farm (in Hemet). We kept him moving there and he was outside. It's a good way of freshening a horse.
"He didn't lose a lot of conditioning out there, so it was very easy to get him ready to train for this race. I've got no excuses as far as him needing a race. He's worked very well, he's galloped out very strong, so he's ready."
In a marathon void of apparent speed, Dhaamer, if not on the lead, shouldn't be far off, although the son of Dubai Destination has never been in front until he's hit the homestretch in five U.S. starts. He was second by a neck in last year's Tokyo City Cup in his first U.S. race.
Prior to coming here, he was trained by international horseman John Gosden. In 15 career starts, Dhaamer has a 5-3-1 record with earnings of $214,722.
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Dreamcatcher makes his stakes and conventional dirt debut, but Joe Talamo is optimistic about the son of Tapit's chances. "They will be some firsts for him, but it looks like there should be a good pace," the jockey said. "He won at a mile and a quarter, so I think he's going to love a mile and a half. If he handles the dirt, he should be good."
The Tokyo City Cup field: Dreamcatcher, Joe Talamo, 8-1; Sky Kingdom, Martin Garcia, 9-2; Batti Man, Victor Espinoza, 15-1; Oilisblackgold, Edwin Maldonado, 7-2; Richard's Kid, Tyler Baze, 9-2; Calidoscopio, Aaron Gryder, 7-2; Jaycito, Alonso Quinonez, 15-1; and Dhaamer, Rafael Bejarano, 5-2. Santa Anita salutes Ohi Racecourse in Tokyo with the Tokyo City Cup. There will be traditional Japanese drum ceremonies, great exhibitions, family fun activities and amazing Japanese cuisine.
Even though A Jealous Woman is one for one going the mile and one eighth distance of Sunday's grassy Santa Ana Stakes, she has found her niche going a flat mile on the turf.
A 7-year-old California-bred mare by Muqtarib, A Jealous Woman has run 10 races at one mile on grass, her last five in a row, winning four at that distance overall, including the Megahertz Stakes on Jan. 19.
A throat problem hampered her chances last out in the Grade II Buena Vista Stakes on Feb. 18, in which she finished an uncharacteristic seventh by 15 ¼ lengths after attending the early pace.
"I feel good about the Santa Ana distance for her," trainer Francis Meza said. "I think the longer she goes, the faster she goes. I like a mile and an eighth better than a mile."
Added husband Eddie Meza, a chaplain with the American Race Track Chaplaincy: "She's a 7-year-old mare now. When she runs her race she's able to relax, set her own pace and take her time making the lead, so I think they're going to let her pace herself and she'll have a really nice kick at the end.
"According to the doctor, her throat is clear now, so she should be close early and still be closing at the end."
Owned by the Three Cent Stable and Niles Dickey, A Jealous Woman has eight wins from 20 starts with earnings of $444,106.
The field for the Santa Ana: Lady of Shamrock, Mike Smith, 8-5; Long Face, Gary Stevens, 20-1; Quiet Oasis, Mario Gutierrez, 5-2; Smarty B, Tyler Baze, 12-1; A Jealous Woman, Brice Blanc, 9-2; and Tiz Flirtatious, Julien Leparoux, 9-5.
Alberto Delgado and Orlando Mojica are but two of many jockeys from the local colony set to try their luck in the Santa Anita Derby Day 5K run on April 6. Each has shown his athletic prowess out of the saddle in the past, but not at the trying distance on Derby Day.
"I've raced before, but not this distance," Delgado said. "I'm a sprinter, but I'm going long this time. I'm stretching out. I think the tough guys in the race will be David Flores and Alex Bisono. I'll be a close third or fourth, hopefully. Either way, it should be fun."
Added Mojica: "I've run before in Puerto Rico, but this will be something new. It will be fun and I hope I don't need any oxygen.
"I'll do my best and you never know. Sometimes 30-1 shots win."
Online and mail-in registration for Santa Anita's popular Derby Day 5K Run and Walk is underway at www.kinaneevents.com or by mail addressed to: Santa Anita Derby Day 5K, c/o Time Management, P.O. Box 131314, Carlsbad, Ca. 92013-1314.
Now in it's 19th year, the Derby Day 5K, which gets underway at 8 a.m., attracted 5,200 runners and walkers last year.
Three different races will be offered, with the Masters (for those over the age of 40) division scheduled to start at 7:45 a.m., the Open (all others), at 8 a.m., and the Walk (for those who choose to walk only) at 8:20 a.m.
Registration for three kids' races: 6 and under, 7 to 9, and 10 to 12 years of age, will be available on the morning of the event in the track's Infield from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
All races will end up at the finish line of Santa Anita's training track, which is directly inside of its storied main track and turf course.
Walk-up registration will be available from March 20 through April 4, at "Run With Us," located at 235 N. Lake Ave. in Pasadena. "Run With Us" can be reached at (626) 568-3331.
Race day registration will be offered in Santa Anita's southwest parking lot, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Race day registration will be available until 8 a.m.
For more information on how to register for the Santa Anita Derby 5K Run and Walk on April 6, visit www.kinaneevents.com.
FINISH LINES: Breeders' Cup champion Beholder, prepping for the Grade I Santa Anita Oaks on April 6, worked six furlongs in company with stablemate Smart Ellis Friday on Santa Anita's fast main track. Beholder, under regular rider Garrett Gomez, was clocked in 1:14.40, while Smart Ellis went in 1:14.60. "She just went a nice, easy three-quarters," trainer Richard Mandella said of the daughter of Henny Hughes. "She couldn't look better." Added Tony Matos, agent for Gomez: "Garrett was all smiles after the work." . . . Gomez and Julien Leparoux ride at Turfway Park Saturday, while Mike Smith is at Gulfstream Park . . . With most participants backing victorious 1-2 favorite Bikini Bottom in yesterday's first race, 59 remain afloat in ShowVivor II going into Friday's races . . . TV celebrity psychologist and life strategist Dr. Phil and one of his former guests, Josie Goldberg, part owner of Spoiledandentitled entered in today's fourth race, will be in the paddock to root the filly on for trainer Julio Canani . . . This is not only 2013 A.D., but yesterday's sixth race also was A.D. Red Man Run won the event under Agapito Delgadillo at a $34 payoff, cementing a Pick 6 carryover into Friday of $43,178.58. The runner-up was 8-1 shot Mambo Man ridden by Alberto Delgado. The "A.D. exacta" paid $162 for a buck.


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There is a Buddhist saying: "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear."
I tend to scoff at mystical predictions like that, but in fact, I've found it to be uncannily accurate as I've been working on the Happiness Project.
For instance, about a week after I committed myself to starting a strength-training regiment – really committed myself, not just pretended, as I had many times before – I had coffee with a friend who mentioned that she loved the strength-training work-out she did in a gym near my apartment. Eureka!
For the last few months, I've quite literally and repeatedly had this thought: "Boy, I've been reading so much about the five-factor model of personality. This framework is intriguing, but I have a lot of questions, especially about the neuroticism factor. I wish I could find some up-to-date, useful source that would lay it all out."
Eureka! Friday, my copy of Daniel Nettle's Personality: What Makes You the Way You Are arrived. I read it in one night.
I have Twelve Commandments (see left column), of which two are supreme: "Be Gretchen" and "There is only love."
I hoped that understanding the five-factor framework would help me "Be Gretchen" by giving me insight into my own character, and possibly also help me with "There is only love" by helping me understand other people better.
Nettle lays out the "big five" dimensions:
1. Extraversion – response to reward
2. Neuroticism – response to threat
3. Conscientiousness – response inhibition (self-control, planning)
4. Agreeableness – regard for others
5. Openness to Experience – breadth of mental associations
These categories somewhat, but don't exactly, mean what a layman might think. For example, I'd thought "extraversion" was basically "friendliness," but that's not right. Also, although I'd certainly used the word "neurotic" many times, I realized I didn't know exactly what it meant.
The book is absolutely fascinating (it's also comprehensive, short, and well-written, which is hard to pull off). At the end is a twelve-question questionnaire that, though so short, is apparently quite accurate in evaluating people.
In full disclosure, here are my scores:
1. Extraversion – low-medium
2. Neuroticism – low-medium
3. Conscientiousness – high
4. Agreeableness – low (for a woman; if I were a man I'd be low-medium)
5. Openness to Experience – high
The first two categories are particularly useful for someone thinking about happiness: people with high Extraversion scores have very strong positive reactions (they consistently report more joy, desire, excitement, enthusiasm), and people with high Neuroticism scores have very strong negative reactions (fear, anxiety, shame, guilt, disgust, sadness—very often directed at the self).
Learning about the five-factor framework did, indeed, boost my sense of understanding myself and others — which, I hope, will make me more charitable.
I was telling some friends about Nettle's book, and I mentioned that I scored "low" on Agreeableness. "Surely not!" they cried. "You're very Agreeable!"
But I wasn't surprised by my result. I suspect that my friends, as evidenced from their loyal reaction, are more Agreeable.
I just tried a new way of linking to Amazon. It looks to me as though it's not working. I would appreciate it very much if a reader or two would let me know if the link to Nettle's book took them to the right place, or just to the Amazon home page.
In other blog-improvement news, I emailed Typepad tech support to ask about the formatting problem that has been dogging me, and they've made a configuration change for feeds. It may take a while, but allegedly the problem will be fixed. Thanks so much for everyone's suggestions and feedback. And patience.
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Lift tickets might be the most common means to enjoy the snow and ice this winter, but they are hardly required. There are plenty of ways to play this winter without a riding (or paying for) a lift. Here are 10 ideas:
The Olympics are in February, which usually means a spike in curling interest. Seattle's Granite Curling Club is home to the West Coast's most accomplished curling club. Former club athletes include 2010 Olympian and Kentridge High graduate Nicole Joraanstad. The club also has a team competing at this month's Olympic Trials in North Dakota. The club offers several open houses this winter to allow people to try the sport. The events cost $25 per person or $60 per family. Opens house are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 21, Jan. 18, Feb. 15-16 and 22-23, and March 8 and 29. Info: curlingseattle.org
Skiing isn't the only way to cruise down a snowy slope. An inner tube (or, in some cases, a soft sled) will also do the trick. Hyak Sno-Park on Snoqualmie Pass or Paradise on the south side of Mount Rainier offer tubing areas. It's $20 per vehicle at Hyak or $15 per vehicle at Mount Rainier National Park. The Summit at Snoqualmie has a tubing park. Tickets are $5-$20 per person for two hours and include a tube. Info: parks.wa.gov/winter, nps.gov/mora, summitatsnoqualmie.com.
The Mount Tahoma Trails Association has long been one of the best deals in the South Sound. Use of the groomed trails requires a Sno-Park pass ($20 per vehicle per day or $40 for the season) and a special grooming permit ($40 per vehicle for the season), but the bargain is in the lodging. Stay overnight on the trail in one of the association's cabins for $15 per person. The cabins and trails are maintained by volunteers and much of the maintenance is funded by donations. Info: skimtta.org.
Northwest ski areas are great at throwing parties. Whether it's the celebration of snowboarding that is Mount Baker's Legendary Banked Slalom or White Pass's family-oriented Winter Carnival, you don't need a lift ticket to attend. Check ski area websites for events and details.
The Methow Valley, already Nordic skiing nirvana, emerged last season as a destination for fat biking. Fat bikes are mountain bikes with low-pressure, nearly motorcycle-size tires that allow riders to pedal over compacted snow. The Methow Valley Sports Trail Association has designated portions of its trail system to the sport. And fat bikes are available to rent in town. A trail pass is $22 per day, but some sections of free trails are also open to the bikes. Fat bike rentals are available at Winthrop's Methow Cycle & Sport starting at $40 for a half day. Info: mvsta.com, methowcyclesport.com.
Not nearly as many people visit Northwest ski areas to cross-country ski as they do to alpine ski, but there are several good reasons to give it a try. Because Nordic skiing doesn't require a lift (although you can ride one to the trails at the Summit at Snoqualmie), trail access is about a third the price of those $60 lift tickets. White Pass, Stevens Pass and the Summit all have neatly groomed trail systems. If the savings isn't reason enough to try cross country skiing, consider this: According to healthstatus.com, a 170-pound person burns 877 calories per hour cross-country skiing. A downhiller burns 673 calories per hour, however, that rate does not account for all the time those skiers spend sitting on the chairlift burning just 82 calories per hour.
National park rangers at Paradise and Hurricane Ridge offer free snowshoe tours each winter. The tours include snowshoe rental and typically move at a leisurely pace ideal for families. Want to head out on your own? Snowshoe rentals are available at the parks too. Check the national park websites for schedules. Park entry is $15 per vehicle for a seven-day pass. Info: nps.gov/mora, nps.gov/olym.
The Play All Day Pass at the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club costs $27 and grants access to cross-country skiing at three locations, plus rope-tow-serviced alpine skiing and tubing at the Leavenworth Ski Hill. The ski hill also has the state's only Nordic ski jump. Afterward, head to town to tour shops and sample fudge. Info: skileavenworth.com.
There are plenty of ways to play in the snow near Mount Baker. There are more than 100 miles of trails to explore by snowmobile inside Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Sledders flock to hills outside the ski area to create unofficial runs. And cross-country skiers can find groomed trail systems such as the 15 miles at Salmon Ridge off Mount Baker Highway. Salmon Ridge, maintained by the Nooksack Nordic Ski Club, is relatively flat and ideal for beginners. A $20 per vehicle Sno-Park pass is required. Info: fs.fed.us/r6/mbs, nooksacknordicskiclub.org.
Snow will soon mean the closure of Chinook Pass on state Route 410, Cayuse Pass on state Route 123 and other roads, but there are still plenty of places to play at the national park. The road from the Nisqually entrance to Paradise is open when conditions permit, giving visitors access to numerous recreation possibilities. The park entry fee is $15 per vehicle. Drive all the way to Paradise to play in the snow or stop at West Side Road to ski, snowshoe or fling snowballs. Sledding is permitted only in the designated area at Paradise. Info: nps.gov/mora.
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It might be a great year for snow, or it might not
There will be more snow than normal in the mountains this winter — unless there isn't.
That, essentially, is what this winter's predicted "neutral phase" means for Northwest skiers and snowboarders.
"It means we have an equal chance of above, below or equal (temperatures and precipitation compared with normal)," said Garth Ferber, a longtime meteorologist with the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center.
While a normal winter could mean average snowfall (about 400 inches) for the six Cascade ski resorts, Ferber says "there are a lot of different ways to get to normal."
"It could mean a little bit of everything," he said. "Rain, dry stretches, big storms with snow."
This has been evident already this fall with a wet September followed by a dry October. Crystal Mountain even opened for a few hours on Oct. 1.
Skiers and snowboarders have enjoyed long stretches of good conditions on the slopes in recent years. Ferber says last winter was classified as a weak La Nina that was "almost neutral."
The center's May 1, 2013, snow depth report, the last of the season, showed the six Cascade ski areas were at 95 percent of their normal snow depth, 71.2 inches, for that date. On the same date in 2012, also a weak La Nina winter, the six areas were at 152.2 percent of normal for the final report.
Forecasts for La Nina weather patterns, caused by the cooling of equatorial waters, are on the wish lists of most snow lovers because La Nina typically brings colder winters with more precipitation to the Northwest. El Nino, caused by warmer sea temperatures, typically has the opposite impact.
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|Relay hits $83,764 at close
|Sunday, June 23, 2013 11:44 PM
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Metzger said the weekend couldn't have gone better.
"The weather cooperated; it was just a gorgeous weekend," she said. "We had eight new teams, 24 total, so we hit our goal. Overall, we had 175 participants, not counting the 75 survivors for the survivor lap. I can't think of anything we could really improve. How do you improve on perfection? I guess if we could have a cure for next year, that would be an improvement. We would also like to have more survivors because that means something's going right; people are getting cured."
The goal for this year was $88,000. The Delphos Relay started Saturday at just over $1,000,000 cumulative.
"We didn't reach a million this year," Metzger said. "So I say next year we go for $2 million, why not?"
This is Metzger's second year as Chairperson and she says it's also her last.
"We don't have a chair for next year yet," she said. "Interested persons, anyone interested in participating or being on the committee can contact me. We'll also have announcements in the paper and on the radio for meetings and things."
Metzger took a moment during the closing ceremonies to thank those who helped put the weekend together.
"This would not have come together without the help of these people behind me," she said. "The relay gives us a chance to celebrate the survivors and support them in their fight against this disease. It gives us the chance to celebrate the caregivers and everything they do, and it gives us a chance to celebrate all the accomplishments of the American Cancer Society over the last 100 years. It gives us a chance to celebrate being together. We fought hard this weekend."


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Remember when the Titans' passing game lacked weapons? That's no longer the case.
In a span of a little more than a year, the Tennessee passing offense has gotten much more interesting. Last year, the Titans drafted WR Kenny Britt in Round One and traded up for swift TE Jared Cook in Round Three after giving Steelers vertical threat Nate Washington big money in free agency.
And the Titans further addressed the passing game in the 2010 draft, selecting intriguing USC WR Damian Williams in Round Three. Williams is dangerous after the catch and could contribute immediately in the return game. For now, he probably figures as the Titans' fourth receiver, but he has starter's potential.
What an interesting offense the Titans could have this season. They boast the NFL's fastest running back in Chris Johnson, and they have the receivers needed to spread the field. If QB Vince Young is reasonably accurate, and if Johnson plays like he did in his first two NFL seasons, this could be a top-10 attack.
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Newburyport — George Constantine Nichols 85, a longtime resident of Newburyport, passed away unexpectedly at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport Monday evening. Born in Haverhill, Aug. 23, 1927, he was the son of the late George P. Nichols and Polytime (Salvaras) Nichols.
George attended Haverhill High School and was a 1947 graduate of the Northfield Mt. Herman Preparatory School. He also received a business degree from the Bryant & Stratton Business School.
During the 1950s, George was the manager of the Nichols Business Building in Haverhill. George was also the well-known owner/proprietor of Lawlers' Variety and Merrimac St. Laundromat on Merrimac Street in Newburyport for 20 years. George retired in 2002 as a currier for the First National Bank of Ipswich.
During the 1950s and `60s, George was a member of Haverhill Police Department Auxiliary. George also competed on the Haverhill Police Department's competitive pistol shooting team, earning several awards and accolades. George was an avid deer and bird hunter and a member of the Country Pond Fish and Game Club. George also thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his close friends at Chris' Auto Body in Salisbury.
George is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret (Menzigian) Nichols; his son, Thomas C. Nichols and his wife, Nancy (Charest) Nichols, and granddaughter, Olivia Nichols of Amesbury. George also leaves behind many cherished and loved friends from the greater Newburyport area. He is predeceased by his sister Mary Katherine (Nichols) Iatrides of Athens, Greece.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service on Friday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. at H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill. Interment will follow in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Condolences to his family may be made at www.farmerfuneralhomes.com.


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Zimmerman is as innocent as O.J. Hope someone "recognizes" him and...................................
I don't think this was posted. But the racist Larry Elder put a beat down on Piers Morgan.http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2013/07/18/larry_elder_vs_piers_morgan_on_rachel_jeantel_zimmerman.html
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Quote from: spartan on July 22, 2013, 01:50:13 PMThat Zimmeman is such an ass:http://abcnews.go.com/US/george-zimmerman-emerged-hiding-truck-crash-rescue/storynew?id=19735432I can only assume this ignorant article was posted by someone who has has never rescued anyone from a crash. Sums up you contributions to this subject to be honest.


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