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According to The Economist, the footwear market for athletic trainers is a $17 billion industry.
For decades, runners have sought the perfect gels, cushions and thick rubber sole comforts until a new shoe came out made of practically nothing.
The barefoot, or minimalist running boom, has people of all walks of life walking around in funny-looking shoes.
As the trend has grown, doctors say the number of injuries have also increased.
The minimalist shoe is close-fitting like a sock, and each of your toes sticks out as opposed to being enclosed in a traditional shoe.
While the new style has certainly made the minimalist shoe trendy, avid runners say this isn't a matter of fashion, but rather one of science.
Experts say you shouldn't expect biomechanical magic overnight because patience and knowing about the product are the keys to the barefoot running performance.
Running is a sport without much instruction. All you have to do is put on a pair of shoes, and hit the pavement.
If you're jumping on the barefoot running bandwagon modeling what's called a minimalist shoe, you might want to make yourself an owner's manual.
"Don't bring your minimalist shoes home and toss your other ones out and say 'I'm going to start running in these,'" says Scott Dvorak with Charlotte Running Company.
According to barefoot believers, running in a typical sneaker has trained our bodies to move against human nature.
"Those shoes are doing the work for our feet that our feet should be doing," Dvorak says.
Motion control, stability, cushioning and all the other bells and whistles of more traditional running shoes elevate your heel about 13 millimeters (or a half an inch) above the toe, versus a minimalist shoe which is practically level with the ground.
While a half-inch may not sound like a lot, it's one you can see when you get moving.
To clear the extra height in a sneaker, most people land the hardest on their heels.
Since that hurts without the help of padding, when you're wearing a minimalist shoe, the promise is that you'll end up forcing your foot to hit closer to the front with much less impact on your frame.
"You don't have that slap, slap," Dvorak says.
Some runners say the minimalist shoe is easier on your body, but only if you ease into it.
"We're actually seeing in our practice a little bit higher of an injury rate," says Kent Picklesimer, a podiatrist with Eastover Foot and Ankle in Charlotte, N.C.
Specifically, he says there have been cases of Achilles Tendonitis and stress fractures from misguided minimalists who didn't realize that after striding for decades in full support shoes, there's a training schedule for reverting back to bare.
"Any type of pain, tightness in the calf, obviously, you want to stop doing what you are doing," Picklesimer warns.
He recommends walking with your new minimalist for about a month, and then trying light jogging for about half a mile for another month.
After that, Picklesimer suggests, start increasing your mileage by about 10 percent per week.
Whether you've trained for the Olympics like Dvorak, or are just a weekend warrior, runners don't recommend anyone wear minimalists shoes for long miles.
"You don't need to go pound on your feet for 15 miles on a long run; it just doesn't make sense," exclaims Picklesimer.
It also doesn't make sense, he says, to look for bargain deals online.
Big cuts in price are often counterfeits made of materials and a copycat design both doctors and runners are reluctant to count on.
So, for a shoe based on less is more, let those five fingers on your foot go free if you're a serious runner searching for a new training tool or trying to get a full-body workout including your feet.
Just remember, being a good runner takes some practice, and its going to take a little more to get your body grooving when you're basically barefoot.
One dingy disadvantage to these shoes is their stench. Without socks, they become a foot sweat sponge. You can buy specialty socks, or just throw them in the washer.
Use a gentle cycle and detergent. Then, air dry to avoid heat damage.
Take care of the shoe and your body while you are breaking them in, and you both should be good to go for hundreds of miles.
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The Openmoko project has thrown down the gauntlet to developers, hackers and navigation experts at this years FSCONS in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The free mobile platform is hosting a so-called "sprint" competition which will take place on October 24. Contestants will be given a number of program related challenges that must be completed within a set time limit.
Openmoko focusses primarily on the tool "voj" which enables the Openmoko mobiles to chart, save and disguise routes. Voj is to be integrated into the Openstreetmap infrastructure, enabling free maps to be used for navigation.
Detailed info about the competition can be found at the Free Society Conference and Nordic Summit (FSCONS) website. FSCONS is a conglomerate of the Free Software Foundation Europe, Creative Commons and Wikimedia, Sweden.
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Unpredictable bleeding resulting from the use of continuous or extended-cycle birth control pills usually decreases with time. In the meantime:
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SFAI Receives $500,000 in Memory of Art Collector Allan Stone
As a tribute to the memory of her husband Allan Stone—the well-known New York City art dealer and collector who died at the age of seventy-four in December 2006—his wife, Clare Stone, has made a $500,000 gift to SFAI.
"We are grateful to Clare Stone," said SFAI President Chris Bratton, "for this generous gift and, indeed, the support of the entire Stone family. We are honored to memorialize Allan Stone's unique contribution to contemporary art on SFAI's historic 800 Chestnut Street campus, naming a principal studio in the Painting department for him. Allan was ardently interested in the education of young California artists at SFAI, and this, we feel, is a fitting tribute to his extraordinary life and legacy."
Considered an expert on the work of such painters as, among others, Willem de Kooning, Arshile Gorky, Franz Kline, Joseph Cornell, John Chamberlain, and Barnett Newman, Allan Stone was known—indeed, was legendary—for being absolutely passionate about collecting and exhibiting art. During the early 60s, when he opened his gallery in New York City, he organized a number of formidable Abstract Expressionist exhibitions, for which he often commissioned, and contributed to, exhibition catalogues.
"My husband dedicated much of his career to supporting and nurturing young artists. This gift is intended to carry on that legacy. The place he loved the most was the studio," remarked Mrs. Clare Stone. Stone's love of the arts extended well beyond the collecting and exhibiting of luminaries such as Wayne Thiebaud, Richard Estes, John Chamberlain, and Alfred Leslie. At SFAI, for example, he is remembered (and will be memorialized) for the instrumental role he played in inspiring and supporting, both materially and morally, young and unfledged artists—in particular, students in the Painting and Sculpture departments—at the beginning of their careers.
Stone's absolute passion for art is studied and celebrated in the film The Collector: Allan Stone's Life in Art, the West Coast premiere of which took place at SFAI on Friday, November 7, 2008. Produced and directed by his youngest daughter, Olympia Stone, the film explores Stone's forty-six-year career as an art gallery owner and his compulsive genius for collecting. The sixty-two-minute film reveals one man's obsessive submersion in art, influencing and affecting the artists, dealers, and family members with whom he worked and lived. The Allan Stone Gallery, founded in 1960, is currently showing gallery artists at its New York location of 113 East 90th Street, and will also be exhibiting at the Miami Basel International Art Fair the first week of December.
"SFAI is deeply honored and extremely grateful to Mrs. Stone for her most generous gift in memory of her husband, Allan," Vice President of Institutional Advancement Sue Childers-Kraft commented. "The bestowal of such a gift upon SFAI is a wonderful way to commemorate lives and legacies devoted to the arts and arts education. It's a gift that will sustain academic opportunity and excellence far into the future."


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Villagers celebrate turbine blow
People living in the East Yorkshire village of Bempton are celebrating after plans for two wind turbine schemes have been dealt blows.
The plan for 20.3m high turbine on higher ground to the south of the village was withdraw after an objection by the Ministry of Defence.
– David Hinde, Village campaign group
This application had been made in the full knowledge that the host community in Bempton had clearly stated by the level of objections that they are not prepared to see their countryside views and character of this Flamborough Heritage Coast village significantly & detrimentally altered by the approval of additional turbines in and around the entrances to the villages.
The MoD also objected to building a 24.5m turbine within the Flamborough Heritage Coast Protection Area.
– Alan Mclean, Bempton resident
The community remains determined to protect our village,neighbouring villages and the Heritage Coast.Our combined team effort involving much time and energy and considerable expense has definitely made a difference in the continuing fight against the cash-fuelled turbine invasion.


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John Nunemaker 4.55
A lot of research is coming out that says that success is far more about persistent and deliberate practice than some innate ability. Covering a mix of reminiscing the past and predicting the future, you will leave with a clear guide on how to be whatever it is you want to. Spoiler: it involves a lot of work.
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Comments on this Talk
mandev, 18 Apr 03:30 AM
Very engaging and funny. Very appropriate content for a lot of developers that are expanding their knowledge base. I dig his candor, passion and excitement.
cfurrow, 19 Apr 01:10 AM
I really enjoyed the talk. The topics you touched on were similar to ideas I'd pondered myself, but hearing them come up in a reasonable and straightforward way, more or less affirmed my previous thoughts. It was refreshing, and inspiring.
jonmagic, 19 Apr 01:11 AM
While I enjoyed hearing your progression from regular dude to programmer with no talent, I think it could have been condensed just a little bit (10% shorter maybe?). However, I know you were running on NO SLEEP, so it may have just been that.
I really enjoyed the talk, it re-enforced a lot of things I'd been thinking about for the last year, and gave me some great new ideas (specifically the measuring against myself on a regular basis to see the progress I've made).
kalidindis, 19 Apr 01:35 AM
Brilliant and engaging.
bill.gathen, 19 Apr 02:18 AM
Very exciting to find another developer interested in the stuff that fascinated me: how do I get better? I've read most of the books you quoted and found them inspirational. I would add Chip and Dan Heath's "Switch" and Carol Dweck's "Mindset" to the list. Excellent kick in the pants!
sung, 19 Apr 01:38 PM
Very inspiring and insightful
Joel Helbling, 21 Apr 01:54 PM
Excellent presentation.
ideaoforder, 21 Apr 02:49 PM
John's a very talented presenter ;)
John Nunemaker, 22 Apr 06:31 PM
Oh, I see what you have done there... :)
Cory Flanigan, 19 Jul 11:58 AM
What a phenomenal talk! This resonated with me and several of the points he made are things that I thought about time and time again since hearing it. Things like 'compare yourself to your past self' and 'moving from the general to the specific.' Really useful stuff, it was a privilege to have heard this message, and an honor to have met John.
mar von janko, 08 Oct 05:25 PM
A very delightful talk. I especially appreciate the researched quotes that all point to the fact that 'talent' or 'genius' is not an innate ability, but instead the result of hard work and determination to meet a challenge.
Thank you for your presentation and thoughts in this arena.
rockywp, 14 Dec 12:57 AM
Really interesting and funny.
snowman2795, 08 Jan 10:43 AM
Why can't I hear audio?
nicky2, 30 Jan 03:07 AM
Excellent! I really enjoyed.
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This week, the CJAASAE is making like TCU's defense, South Carolina's brief foray into BCS football, and Utah State's meager hope that life was more than a brief but incessant parade of...
Class ends at 11, and Berry discusses his recruitment three years ago out of Creekside High School in Fairburn, Ga., while waiting for a magazine shoot at Neyland Stadium. "I guess I just felt like Georgia thought they had me in the bag, and they didn't even know about me and I was in their backyard," Berry explains. "I remember when I went on my recruiting visit, coach (Mark) Richt had my name and stats written on his hand. I guess he thought I didn't see it or something, but I did. "They were talking to me about playing wide receiver; they didn't even know my position was safety and quarterback. That really made me upset. Coach Kiffin (who then was at Southern Cal), he came with Pete Carroll and the running backs coach and they knew all about me. And I was in Georgia's backyard. "But all the talk was about Caleb King (now a redshirt sophomore at Georgia battling for a starting job). I guess that's why I always favored Tennessee. They always recruited me hard and let me know what I meant to them. That hurt my feelings, I'm not even going to lie. But I love Mark Richt, love his staff. Him and coach (Rodney) Garner, because they're the ones that recruited me. They're both good men. I was just like, 'Dang.' I just felt like you need to be in your backyard. I just felt like (they) needed to know a little something about me. A few more phone calls or something."VolQuest.com - Berry's daily walk
Since college football fans take on the demeanors of their coaches, I thought I would take this opportunity to turn T Kyle King in for a recruiting violation. YER A CHEATER, T KYLE, SAYIN' AR VAWLS...
Eric Berry interception and big hit on Knowshon Moreno (via jredz85) Fast-forward to 0:34 to see the vicious hit Berry laid on Moreno.
Carpets of Dalton commercial with UGA Coach Mark Richt (via rustyGAPN) Coach Richt and his wife Katharyn mumble their way through a Carpets of Dalton commercial. Sorry to post two UGA items in one day, but this one is ripe for parody.
This is Georgia's year. This is the time when everything has to come together for a national championship. An SEC title would be nice, another BCS appearance would be solid, but unless Richt is holding that crystal football in Miami at around 11:30 p.m. on January 8, 2009, this season will be a failure. While that might seem harsh, with the level of excellence set by the rest of the SEC when it comes to winning national titles, it's an all or nothing year for a Dawg team that's really that good.Scout.com: 2008 CFN Georgia Preview This sort of hype for the Puppies warms my heart. Go Vols!
Tennessee checks in at 18th. Georgia is #1, Florida #5, LSU #6, and Auburn #11
Editor's note: I'm no more thrilled about having a known terrorist mastermind contributing to this Web site than any of you are to be reading it, but I hunted high and low for a celebrity who'd be willing to do the Tennessee preview and none of them wanted anything to do with it, not even Dolly Parton. But my great-aunt used to work for the State Department in the Middle East, and she knows a guy who knows a guy, and through them I found out that Osama is a huge Tennessee fan. Like, huge. In fact, 9/11? Was planned specifically to postpone the Tennessee-Florida game until December so that the Vols could get their s*** together. So anyway, he agreed to do the preview, and here it is. Please don't shoot me.Hey Jenny Slater.: Tennessee preview: The streets of Athens shall run crimson with the blood of the crusaders.
PWD: What was the worst or toughest place to play? MS: Tennessee is a really tough place to play as an opponent. I think fans in general don't realize the impact they have on the game, but the fans...
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Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Roger Gracie has signed with Team Black House and will make his middleweight debut in his next outing, according to MMAFighting.com. The budding Strikeforce star is 4-1 and will add some sorely needed depth to the promotion's middleweight division.
Georges St. Pierre Training with Roger Gracie and Braulio Estima in Trailer for new BJJ Countdown show.
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U's youngsters share the spoils with Lions (From Gazette)
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U's youngsters share the spoils with Lions
9:25am Tuesday 11th December 2012 in Sport By Jonathan Waldron
Colchester United drew 2-2 with Millwall at the Weston Homes Community Stadium, in their latest Under-21 Professional Development League game.
The U's fell behind in the third minute to Tobi Alabi's strike.
But Colchester were back on level terms just after the half hour through Jordan Sanderson, who slotted home after an enterprising run from Drey Wright.
Alex Gilbey cleared off the line for the U's just before half-time but the home side took the lead from the penalty spot just before the hour mark.
Ben Coker was fouled in the area and Freddie Ladapo slotted home the resultant spot-kick.
But Aiden O'Brien earned the Lions a share of the spoils and the same player may have claimed all three points late on for the visitors when he missed a gilt-edged opportunity in the closing stages.
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But unfortunately, some were a little out-muscled and out jumped by Millwall and too often second best in 50/50 tackles. Hence, whilst we had loads of quality possession, it perhaps didn't deliver quite what it deserved. Super game to watch, and 2-2 a fair result, although loads of missed chances by both.
However, the only players that look physically strong enough for a possible immediate first team berth are the ones that we already know, and whom Joe Dunne is already blooding, like Drey Wright and Alex Gilby. However, Ben Coker, whom I believe was also deemed necessary of 'bulking up' did look stronger and hence is offering promise once again, and Jackson Ramm is one to watch.
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Hilton Head Island, SC 29928Neighborhood:
Hilton Head
- Cuisine:
SeafoodPrice: $30 and under
Ela's Blu Water Grille
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Featured in Bon Appetit and the winner of numerous Open Table awards, ELA's Blu Water Grille is a shining star on the Hilton Head culinary scene. Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by Chef Meagen Mehaffey, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Located at Shelter Cove Harbour overlooking the marina and Broad Creek, ELA's is known for the best water views on the island. A casual intimate interior, wrap around dining patio exterior, and nightly entertainment provided by local recording artists sets the perfect dining experience or location to host special events, private parties, or rehearsal dinners.Continued
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- Food4.3Service4.3
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scenic view (187)great for outdoor dining (151)romantic (124)special occasion (124)fit for foodies (76)notable wine list (54)neighborhood gem (54)good for groups (22)great for brunch (21)hot spot (19)great for lunch (18)vibrant bar scene (16)late-night find (15)kid-friendly (5)Show More
- DisappointingOpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 8/31/2014We were very excited for our dinner at Ela. Bad from the start. Ahi appetizer didn't contain quality tuna. Was stringy with sinew and swimming in sauce. For an entree, I had the grouper which was excellent. However, I asked to substitute the starch side with double veggies and was told no substitutes were allowed. I would have to purchase the extra veggies as a side. She misunderstood when I said it was ok to just eliminate the starch and brought the extra veggies. These consisted of baby carrots and snow peas. The carrots were so hard, couldn't cut them with a knife. The peas were just a step above. When our bill arrived, there was an $8 charge for the extra veggies! Ugh. The entire evening was a turnoff. We won't be back.Special Features:
- Generally quite goodjshottDined on 8/30/2014Located on Shelter Cove Harbour, the view was very nice. Our waiter was adequate or slightly better. The menu offered several tempting choices, and adequate selection of wines. Food was well prepared. The downside was that our reservation was during the prime dinner period on a Saturday on a holiday weekend, and the restaurant was full. We were seated about 15 feet from the guitarist providing live music, and there are no soft services in the place to absorb the sound of happy diners. The result was a noise level that made discussion among the four of us difficult. For all the pluses Ela's has, this was a major negative.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 8/30/2014We have been coming to HHI for 7 years and this was our first time at ELAs. The outdoor dining view was excellent. Very helpful waitress and the presentation and taste of the food was greatSpecial Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/30/2014Excellent. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Ealon Thompson. jrEalonDined on 8/29/2014Food good not Great, truffle mash potatoes were very strong truffle flavoring, however Pork was very good. Flounder strong fish odor & dry. Coconut Gelato was excellent,Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 1st time findKeithelderDined on 8/28/2014Found this place while vacationing at Hilton Head... Fabulous all the way around! The calimari was fantastic as we're the seafood as well as steak selections our group had! Would definitely recommend if you are near there!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- shrimp cocktail and apex predatorsavocatVIPDined on 8/27/2014We enjoyed shrimp cocktail and relished swordfish skewered. Ahi tartare? Not so much. The shrimp was pure fun. A crunchy salad lay hidden beneath a horseradish sauce with 6 giant shrimp hanging out atop it all. The other memorable dish was simple cubes of swordfish alongside bell peppers and red onions, thrown on a grill. The setting of this spot was lovely at sunset. Views toward the northwest across a marina as yachts came by at the end of the day. As darkness fell,lights sparkled on the waterway. Romance worthy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Southern style cookingItaloKiwiDined on 8/27/2014Upmarket restaurant with upmarket pricing. We ordered flounder which was served with asparagus and carrots wrapped in the middle with some kind of béarnaise sauce on top. I thought that this looked good and tasted bad. Flounder is a bland fish and was accompanied by a Bernaise sauce. Bearnaise sauce is a traditional accompaniment for steak in France and I think is ill-suited for flounder. Didn't anyone taste this dish before they served it up? The herbs are designed to bring out the flavour in the meat; flavours that don't exist in fish. The vegetables were effectively steamed inside the wrapped fish but they were actually undercooked - nobody checked whether the fish and the vegetables cook at the same rate - hint: they don't.Special Features:
- Our Favorite on HHI!KimberlyDined on 8/26/2014Ela's is located on the Shelter Cove Harbor and it sets a beautiful stage for romance and special occasions. Sitting on the balcony and watching the sun set is a site we come back for often. Earl and the staff at Ela's are attentive and menu is never disappointing.Special Features:
- bkcadcdineDined on 8/26/2014Ela's is one of our favorite restaurants on the island. We had dinner on the veranda with a cool breeze and temps in the mid-80s. Awesome sunset views of the marshland and marina. The cobia and duck were outstanding dishes. Best Key Lime pie on HHI. We will be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Food, Great ServiceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/25/2014Enjoyed everything. Food was great, Service was great Beautiful View Would highly reccommendSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- EatingbywaterHHIluvtoeatDined on 8/25/2014Food was excellent, service excellent and view excellent. Highly recommend fried green tomatoes. Best I've had in area and I'm trying them all.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very nice BrunchClub1136Dined on 8/24/2014We had a very nice meal here with very good service . Our waitress Vanessa was very friendly and pleasant. Eggs Benedict were very good!Special Features:
- It Doesn't Get Any BetterRWAHHDined on 8/23/2014Once again our experience at ELA's was extraordinary. The Food, The Service, The ambience and view all extraordinary. One of us had the Grouper from the menu and the other the Chef's Special fresh Cobia on Lo Mein noodles and Bok Choy which was an explosion of flavors. In any case both dishes were prepared to a paramount of flavors. Our server Amber was just exceptional she has to be one of the best on Hilton Head Island. We cannot recommend ELA's enough, if you are looking for an exceptional dinning experience and ambience on Hilton Head, don't miss ELA'sSpecial Features:
- To die for!SueMDined on 8/23/2014We went to the restaurant for my birthday dinner. In my OpenTable reservation, I requested a table by the window to take in the great water views and we were thrilled with the table provided. Dinner was amazing - from the fresh warm breads, freshly shucked oysters on the half shell, to the huge shrimp cocktail my husband had, and through to our excellent filet mignon steaks (his well done, mine Pittsburgh rare, and both done perfectly!). Service was ok, though our waiter was a bit full of himself. Still, I'd highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal and wonderful setting. If it hadn't been quite so hot, we would have sat outdoors. We'll be back to do that in the fall.Special Features:
- Everything came togetherSearcherVIPDined on 8/23/2014We had dinner at Ela's for the first time this week. It was one of the best meals we have had in years. The view, the best in Hilton Head, the service, perfect and the food could not have been better. I had the Scallops and they were excellent. My wife had the Crab Cakes. They had a roasted taste and cooked just right. The Calamari was some of the best ever. It was cut thick like French fries not in rings and as tender as I have ever had. The wine suggestion was just right. A meal we will remember for a long time.Special Features:
- TomgDined on 8/22/2014Fantastic ocean view. Great service. Swordfish kabob was excellent. Drinks spot on.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- lovely view ~~watersideVIPDined on 8/20/2014this was our first time at ela's and we certainly wanted it to be wonderful since it was our 25th wedding anniversary. we were not disappointed. we sat outdoors on the wrap around deck and the view was stunning. the pear arugula salad and shrimp cocktail were very good as were the snapper special and the scallop risotto. our server was very pleasant and attentive. the only negative was the creme brulee - it was cold and pasty, not light and smooth - and it was not caramelized on top at all which ruined it. other than that, everything was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed our anniversary dinner!! thank you!Special Features:
- XxxxVIPDined on 8/17/2014Ela's was excellent! We loved the musician on a Sunday night who played great rock classics on guitar. The beet salad was great and the grouper very enjoyable. Our waiter was very accommodating with special requests. Everyone was happy with the dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great experienceHHpeopleDined on 8/17/2014The view was beautiful , yachts everywhere ! The food was tasteful, at first it looked like a little bit of food but I ended up full and not even finishing . Loved itSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- You won't be disappointedkmj72Dined on 8/16/2014Service was great! Great water front views, especially in the evening with the candles and patio lighting. Great menu selection, everything we tried was very good.We loved it so much we ate there twice during our stay on Hilton Head!Special Features:
- beautiful views,great menu ,servicesashapitsDined on 8/16/2014Not only was the view terrific but the menu as well as the staff were terrific! First time but will not forget and will be back.Special Features:
- Very goodKennyGDined on 8/15/2014We visited Ela's while we were in Hilton head last week and as in past visits we found it to be very good. We always take an outdoor table overlooking Shelter Cove Marina and Broad Creek. If you have not been to Ela's you should give it a try. The food is always very good and the outdoor view is fantastic.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 8/13/2014Chef was not on duty for the night and the line cooks were not up to the challenge, chef we had read about had left and the new one had taken the night .line cooks need more training to maintain consistency in the food .ambience location beautiful .Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ImpressedNICKDined on 8/13/2014Ela's was a great experience. The crabcakes & swordfish skewer starters were terrific, the pan seared snapper was consumed with extreme haste. The grouper was delectable and well presented. Will be back!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OverpricedLuluDined on 8/11/2014We went for a special night our and while it was lovely, the food was not up to par. My husband was up half the night - duck from either the oysters if the snapper. The only good part of the meal was the dessert. Definitely not worth the high price we paid.Special Features:
- Worth a VisitWeeatoutalotDined on 8/10/2014Food was very good. We enjoyed our evening and the ambience. Our service was good. I would definitely recommend the restaurant and will return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Elegant Ela'sSchrockyDined on 8/10/2014If your looking for ambiance, terrific view and wonderful food, then you've found your place. Lobster Bisque was to die for, the grouper and scallops were nothing short of fabulous. We had terrific service as well. Add Ela's as your must go to the next time you're in Hilton Head!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Ok foodKristinDined on 8/9/2014My fish was raw in the middle. They cooked me a new piece with no issues but it wasn't great either... No flavor. They comped Dessert but took nothing off the fish. My husband was almost finished with his meal by the time my correctly cooked fish came.Special Features:
- wonderful dinnerSusanVIPDined on 8/9/2014My husband and I came here for our wedding anniversary. The food was superb and the service exceptional. The only down side was two women at the table nearby arguing over the food bill. We will definitely come back!Special Features:
- live2eatDined on 8/6/2014Our food was excellent and server very attentive. We requested outdoor seating but it was still a very warm evening. I wish we would have enjoyed the view from inside. We will ask next time if possible to have an option to eat inside if weather too hot or too cold.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BethBethc225Dined on 8/5/2014We celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary at Ela's . We knew nothing about the restaurant , and found it on line. We were thrilled with the experience. The food was amazing....not cheap, but amazing. Service was great and the location was wonderful. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.Special Features:
- FoodMargo75Dined on 8/5/2014Food was expensive for quality. Calamari was most unusual. Sauces made them edible. Oysters not of good quality. Sides were not quality for restaurant of this expense Requested reservations at 7. Could not get. when we left at 7:30 several tables empty. Noise from a group with 7 or 8 small children at a table away from parents.Special Features:
- Wonderful place!!PackerfanDined on 8/2/2014We went to dinner here while on a business trip. Made reservations for three at seven. We were 25 minutes early and they seated us right away! The food was great! I had the scallops and they were big and very tasty! Will be back for another meal when we visit Hilton Head Island again!Special Features:
- Little priceyalittlepriceyDined on 7/31/2014This was our third year dining at Ela's during our summer vacation in HH. Once again we were very pleased with our experience. Food, service, live music, wine all very nice!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Would like to keep to myselfTNtrvlVIPDined on 7/28/2014We have eaten here three times when vacationing. Elas has become a favorite and so far not overcrowded as it is tucked away to itself. Best outside dining in Hilton HeadSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great view but not 4 usLUV2EATDined on 7/28/2014Arrived on time with our open table reservation and were escorted to the outdoor balcony with over 90 degrees, humidity and thunderstorm threat. When asked to be seated indoors by a window we were told "the tables are all spoken for" and seated cramped in back. Three out of four liked their dinners the fourth said his flounder was overcooked and dry. Our bill was $206 for the four of us and those window tables remained empty all evening. We felt punished but for what?
- Good choiceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/27/2014We enjoyed the food. We sat indoors because it was very hot and humid outside (late July). Indoors was pleasant and live music was entertaining. the food was delicious. Service was average for the prices.Special Features:
- familyof5Dined on 7/27/2014Dined with family - Staff was extremely polite and welcoming. From appetizers to desserts, the food is absolutely fantastic. Extremely pleased and worth every penny. My family enjoyed a wonderful evening out!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Sunday brunchOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/27/2014A peaceful and relaxing location to begin our trip.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Thanks Steve, that makes sense. So this picture does belong in the other section, I will put it there. Leo Paik tells me that I can't delete this picture untill I delete all of the comments for it.
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Strand Lighting has appointed Kenneth Yeung as the new general manager of Strand Lighting Asia. His responsibilities will include developing the company's business in the region, establishing strategic partnerships to facilitate business growth, and managing the group's day-to-day sales operation.
"Ken brings over 25 years of sales and business development experience in the audiovisual and business imaging industries to our Hong Kong operation," says Tim Burnham, Strand Lighting Group president. "We are pleased to have Ken join our team; his experience and skills will enhance our already strong organization in Hong Kong."
Yeung recently worked with Lighthouse Technologies Hong Kong Limited as director, sales APAC. While there, he grew the group's business in Asia and generated significant financial results. Based in Hong Kong, Yeung is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.


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The Carnival Dream was right at a year old when we sailed on her, which meant that she would still be squeaky clean...or at least she should be. And she was. Although we'd read many reviews mentioning "the dreaded smell", I don't recall more than once even thinking that I smelled said stench. And even that time, it could have been something else--it was faint and short-lived, not the lingering odor that many swore they experienced.
As per the usual Carnival Standards, patterns and colors were a bit bright and garish in the common areas--but the hallways were more muted, with a sort of 1940's or '50s cartoonish mural on the walls. The design is classy and will stand the test of time. I also enjoyed the animal-print-esque curtains, carpeting and seating in the Encore Theater--it was very refreshing.
The Dream is definitely big--the largest ship I've been on so far, and during the first few days it was a bit overwhelming at times playing the "am I going the right way? am I on the right floor? how many times will I have to double back to get to where I need to be?" game. But as on all ships, one just had to remember which portions of which decks were closed off and by the third day we had no issues. By the end of the week, as is usually the case, we knew the ship like the backs of our hands ;o)
The common areas did get quite crowded on our first day at sea, as is to be expected. By about 11 AM there was nary a lounge chair to be found--at least not in the sun. We didn't really venture near the pools as the music was just too loud for our tastes. We did however check out the water slides--neither one had more than a ten minute wait and both were fun, although the hubby did get a scrape on his elbow from the rough seams inside the main slide.
We spent some time in the Serenity adults-only area, but unfortunately the chair saving there is as rampant as it is everywhere else. The most comfy options--the couches, the hammocks and the big round chairs--were pretty much always filled or saved with towels and books and the like. At one point I actually took the initiative and asked a couple who was taking up an entire huge couch on their own if we could have two cushions at the end of it. They grudgingly obliged, thankfully. ::rolls eyes::
We got a great rate on an inside spa stateroom--the entire cruise cost us right about $1300 for two people, and our room was on deck 11, at the end of the hallway closest to the stairs and elevators. The room itself was honestly smaller than I'd expected--when I cruised with Carnival in 2005, I had an oceanview stateroom on the lowest passenger deck and the room was quite large compared to staterooms I experienced on Royal Caribbean (porthole oceanview on the lowest passenger deck) and Princess (balcony stateroom on deck 6--I think). We apparently got a bit spoiled with our decent-sized inside stateroom on the Disney Wonder this past May :-/
Thankfully, our stateroom location was impeccable and the spa package was worth every extra penny. It consisted of unlimited access to the steam rooms, glassed-in rooms with heated loungers, VIP relaxation rooms (with constant supply of hot teas, fresh fruit and iced water), VIP locker rooms (which appeared to have actual real hairdryers--or at least better ones than they have in the staterooms), and the Thalasso Pool (which was as hot as the jacuzzis and probably a lot better for your bathing suit/hair/skin). Also, we had special robes and slippers in the room, as well as Elemis brand bath products. I heard we were also supposed to have upgraded linens, and while the towels and sheets were good quality considering, I'm not sure they were actually better than what anyone else had...as I have nothing to compare them to.
I was pleased with the amount of storage. Although more drawers would have been nice, there was a lot of closet space (including shelves) and being able to slide the empty suitcases under the bed was great as well.
Obviously you get what you pay for, so I don't expect amazing gourmet meals from Carnival. However, hearing so many negative things about the food on the Dream did have me a bit concerned. Thankfully, my worries for all for naught, The food on this cruise was as good if not better than what I experienced on Princess, which is supposedly a higher-end line (at least when compared to Carnival). We avoided the buffet for the most part, although on our first afternoon we did try out the Mongolian Wok. The food was good, but honestly it was mostly spice and lacked real flavor.
We also had burgers and fries from the Lido Deck on the first sea day, and I was thankful to find that they were still the same delicious burgers and fries that I remembered from over five years ago :o)
The dinner food in the dining room ranged from the plain old "good" (the French Onion Soup and escargots) to absolutely delicious (the pumpkin soup appetizer, the Grand Marnier Souffle). Nothing was bad and many meals were stellar. Again, though, I'm comparing these meals not to eating at, say, Shula's Steak House, but rather maybe a slightly higher-end chain restaurant than, say, TGI Friday's.
We ate breakfast in the dining room three mornings as well. The eggs benedict were decent and the French toast was really good. If we'd had time I would have eaten here every morning and tried a few other things, but we got room service most mornings. Obviously this was mostly just fruit, yogurt, cereal, bagels and the like--the milk and yogurts were rarely cold and the fruit was half rotted on a couple mornings. Nighttime room service was a bit better--I had an absolutely delicious hot veggie sandwich before bed one night and worth the approximate hour it took to get it.
A note on the pasta bar: it's really a must, the food is delicious and worth the wait. But make sure you know how it works, which is as follows: you enter, they give you a number and an order card. You find a table (hopefully), fill out your order card and bring it up to the cook station. When your food is ready (we waited about 40 minutes) a waiter brings it to you.
The employees that we had contact with on a regular basis--our server and stateroom steward, mainly--were good. Our room steward always greeted us by name, our room was always made up in a timely manner, and his towel animals were exceptional! I did find it a bit weird that he never officially introduced himself, but that's more of an observation than a complaint :o) Our server, while not necessarily friendly, was very good at her job and no worse than any server I've had on a cruise.
Other employees that we encountered throughout the week were for the most part friendly, helpful, and the like, but to be honest we did meet with a couple bartenders who were polite but certainly not more so than they had to be, which was a bit annoying.
We cruised over Halloween and to be completely honest, I've never seen nightlife on a cruise better than that one night on the Dream! Every bar and club was packed 'till the wee hours of the morning, and it was great. Other than that, the disco was actually something more of a hot spot than I've seen it be on other cruises, and the music was more current top 40 than I was expecting.
We did everything from salsa dancing in The Song, to karaoke in the Burgundy Lounge (which was actually kind of dead, a big change from it being the most popular nightlife option on my last Carnival cruise), to singing along at Sam's (the piano bar). I would say that our favorite spot was probably the piano bar--the player was extremely talented and had a huge repertoire of Beatles songs, which was perfect for us.
The entertainment options that we partook in were fairly varied. We played in the casino a bit, and whereas the dealers were no Vegas dealers I suppose they could have been worse. We watched some of the break dancing demonstration in the Atrium, went to the Dancing in the Streets show, and even watched part of a comedy show late one night. We enjoyed most of what we experienced, although the Dancing in the Streets show would have been improved by some sort of story- or time line and the comedian simply wasn't that funny (disappointing as I'd heard the ship comedians were great). Our favorite entertainment option, however, was probably watching movies on the Lido Deck, which we did three nights out of the week. The movies were forgettable but the experience was decidedly not :o)


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Distillery in village of Bushmills, in County Antrim. One of the most popular tourist attraction in Northern Ireland. All of the whiskey bottled under the Bushmills whiskey brand is produced at the Bushmills Distillery. Date printed on the label, 1608 is a year when King James I gave a license to one Sir Thomas Phillips, witch makes Bushmills one of the oldest licensed still working distilleries in the world.
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Europe is generally agreed to be the birthplace of western culture, including such legendary innovations as the democratic nation-state, football and tomato sauce.
The word Europe comes from the Greek goddess Europa, who was kidnapped by Zeus and plunked down on the island of Crete. Europa gradually changed from referring to mainland Greece until it extended finally to include Norway and Russia.
Don't be confused that Europe is called a continent without looking like an island, the way the other continents do. It's okay. The Ural mountains have steadily been there to divide Europe from Asia for the last 250 million years. Russia technically inhabits "Eurasia".
Europe is presently uniting into one political and economic zone with a common currency called the Euro. The European Union originated in 1993 and is now composed of 27 member states. Its headquarters is in Brussels, Belgium.
Do not confuse the EU with the Council of Europe, which has 47 member states and dates to 1949. These two bodies share the same flag, national anthem, and mission of integrating Europe. The headquarters of the Council are located in Strasbourg, France, and it is most famous for its European Court of Human Rights.
In spite of these two bodies, there is still no single Constitution or set of laws applying to all the countries of Europe. Debate rages over the role of the EU in regards to national sovereignty. As of January 2009, the Lisbon Treaty is the closest thing to a European Constitution, yet it has not been approved by all the EU states.
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By JEFF MEYERS Pres-Republican
---- — PLATTSBURGH — Two of the area's most respected leaders in health care will provide seniors with information on mental-health services during an upcoming breakfast at the Senior Citizens Center here.
Dr. Richard Frost, a retired physician who was an integral member of the CVPH Health Clinic for decades, and Sherrie Gillette, director of the Clinton County Department of Mental Health Services, will talk about mental-health prevention during the Aging in Place Breakfast on Sept. 19.
"As people get older, there seems to be some problems with identifying mental-health concerns with certain individuals," said Crystal Carter, executive director for the Clinton County Office for the Aging.
"We sometimes get in the habit of saying, 'You've lost a spouse, you've gone through a lot of losses in life, you've lost mobility, so maybe you're depressed. Being depressed is not a normal part of aging. There are things you can do to combat those feelings."
A major problem both nationally and on the local level is that seniors may be falling through the cracks when it comes to mental-health services.
"One of our concerns here in the county is that we think people may be experiencing depression or anxiety or other kinds of mental-health problems that are not being recognized, and they're not getting the help they need," Gillette said.
"They do not have to feel the way they feel," she added. "We want to get the information out to them that help is available."
The upcoming discussion will focus on steps seniors can take to alleviate depression and identify resources that are available for help with mental-health concerns.
"For instance, if a person loses the ability to drive, we can talk about what they can do to access public transportation, so they are still getting around to where they need to go," Carter said.
"We can talk about socializing with other people and not becoming a hermit in their apartment," she added. "Getting out to the Senior Center, staying self-engaged."
Office for the Aging serves around 3,000 senior citizens across Clinton County. The office provides information for clients as well as a regular meals schedule, transportation opportunities and exercise classes, to name a few services.
"A lot of our programs are (preventive) programs," Carter said, "programs designed to reduce the decline (of mobility and independence) in aging. Socializing, nutrition, exercise. All those things help with improved mental health as well as physical health."
An estimated 15 to 20 percent of the senior population in any given area has some kind of mental-health problem, but as few as 2 percent of those seniors are receiving mental-health services.
"We want people to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression or anxiety disorder," Gillette said. "If people are experiencing these signs and symptoms, then we want them to know how to access the health care that is available.
"We're really looking to increase awareness."
Frost agrees that regular exercise is important in keeping the body healthy as we age, but he also stresses the importance of having an active mind.
"I can't stress enough the importance of both physical activity and challenging your mind in terms of having a successful aging process," he said. "It's important to try new challenges that you haven't done before."
Frost has developed a routine for doing crossword puzzles each day, and he also plans on learning to play a musical instrument during retirement.
He emphasizes the need for socialization as well, and will discuss the effects of social isolation.
"If you're getting older and live alone, that's an issue in itself, but if you don't have the ability to drive a car, that can become a big problem in our rural area," he said.
Social media, including the use of Facebook and Twitter, is often considered an activity of the younger generations, but Frost feels some use of it can benefit seniors as well.
The county's mental-health leaders are currently assessing the community's needs to help identify what services are available and which ones continue to be needed, Gillette said.
Email Jeff Meyers:email@example.com YOU GO The Aging in Place Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Senior Citizens Center on North Catherine Street in Plattsburgh and will feature talks by Dr. Richard Frost and Sherrie Gillette. There is a suggested $5 donation. Reservations are required by Thursday, Sept. 12, and can be made by calling 563-6180.


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Directions: From San Diego: Take Interstate 8 east to the El Cajon Boulevard exit. Take the Chase Avenue ramp toward Boulevard Place and turn right onto W. Chase Avenue. West Chase Avenue becomes Hillsdale Road. Turn right onto Donahue Drive.
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SUMMER PEAK 2015: June 13th - August 21st ...$2800/wk (7-Night Minimum)
MID-SEASON 2015: May 30 - June 12th & Aug 22nd - Sept 5th $2500/wk
HOLIDAYS: $325/nt (3-night minimum) New Year's Eve, Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day & Thanksgiving. Christmas Week - $2300/week (7-night minimum)
Cleaning Fee of $140, 10.5% TO Tax & .0055% SD Assmt Fee Not Included.
Multiple Weeks & Monthly Discounts Available.
Returning Renters Receive $50 Off Next Weekly Rental
$500 Security Deposit Holds Your Booking. Due at Time of Booking.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made 60+ Days of reservation - Full Refund of Security
Cancellations made 0-60 Days of reservation - No Refund
Kelly Garman 623-297-1150
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Mission Beach
- Head to the Beach!
- Seaworld
- Biking, Hiking, Rollerblading, Walking the Boardwalks!
- Ride the Roller Coaster at Belmont Park
- Kick your feet up and relax!
Top things to do on a budget
- Head to the Beach!
- Tide Pools in La Jolla
- Ride the Bahia Belle
- Bike the waterfront boardwalks
- Hike the La Jolla Reserve
Top things to do with a family
- Head to the Beach!
- Belmont Roller Coaster Park
- Seaworld
- San Diego Wildlife Zoo
- Legoland
Kelly Garman , owner