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Tallinn boasts one of the finest medieval Old Towns in all of Northern Europe. Enjoy the view from your coach as you pass the Old Town wall with its towers from the 13th through 15th centuries, followed by the National Opera House and Freedom Square.
You're headed to Toompea Hill (Dome Hill), originally the seat of the ruling bishops, then of the Teutonic Order and later of the Baltic German nobility. Today Toompea is the site of the Parliament of Estonia and many historical landmarks such as the Long Hermann Tower, the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexander Nevsky, the Lutheran Dome Church (St. Mary's Cathedral) with its 100 Coats of Arms, and the House of the Estonian Knighthood.
As you stroll through the narrow cobblestone lanes and blind alleys of the former nobility district, you will pass by some gorgeous city palaces that once belonged to noblemen. Before rejoining your coach, you will stop at a viewpoint to take in the magnificent vistas of the Lower Town's red rooftops and soaring church steeples.
Next, you will visit Saue Manor, a nobleman's country home. Saue holds the title of the most beautiful and valuable estate complex in the Baltic. Although the manor was first mentioned in the 16th century, it was the Major Friedrich Herman von Fersen who founded the Saue Manor House as it is today. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine while you listen to stories about the house.
Next you will visit Esko Farm, a family-operated farm specializing in rearing dairy cows. The farm was established in 1991 with only eight cows, and there are now more than 100, which are milked to produce cheese and curds for sale to bakeries and restaurants in Tallinn. In 2003 Esko was awarded a medal for the high quality of its dairy products, and the family welcomed the President of Estonia for a visit. Before you head back to the ship, you'll have the chance to taste the farm's fresh produce.
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At last, the mighty Brora.
If you're a follower of Serge over at Whiskyfun, you know that Brora occupies a spot somewhere near "holy sacrament" in his whisky preferences. It's certainly in the upper echelon. I've had a fair number of whiskies from Brora and found them to be hit or miss – when they're on, they are nearly unmatched; when they aren't, they're good-to-OK. In comparison to Port Ellen which is usually wildly consistent, Brora can be a crazy grab-bag. That's what makes this fun, right?
Brora is an interesting distillery. It's almost impossible to mention it without mentioning Clynelish – a sister distillery, and in fact, the name that the distillery we call Brora bore at one time. So: older Clynelish (mid-60s and prior) is actually what you'd see now as Brora; Clynelish from after that point is a separate building. Brora these days usually — but not always — implies that there will be a moderate-to-heavy peating level included.
A while back, K&L scored a pretty surprising coup in their 2011 Single Cask program when they had a 30 year old Brora bottled by Chieftain's, from a first-fill sherry cask. I and many others jumped on this bottle almost immediately. It sold out long before arrival. K&L split the cask with Binny's and Binny's may have a few bottles left, but this one is fast disappearing.
I'd held my bottle aside for a special occasion, not knowing what it might be. When this closed distillery tasting came along, I suspected this may be the perfect occasion. This 1983 tasting has been conducted with some people who are not extremely experienced with Scotch whisky and I thought this would be a fun one to share – it reminds me of Sku's generosity.
A couple years ago, on a fairly hot summer night, I had a really fun evening at Sku's house. I'd met him a few weeks prior, and was getting my feet wet in the LA whiskey scene. He generously invited me over to his house, and even more generously opened a trio of Diageo Broras. He then went on to open so many other amazing bottles, and this has been indelibly stamped on my mind as the model for generosity that we should all aspire to. I had a lot of fun that night, tasting some all time favorites (Brora 30y 2007) and some all-time least-favorites (Usuikyou 1983). All in short supply, all generously shared. I hoped perhaps this tasting would let me pay that generosity forward in some way.
So, back to the Brora in question. K&L/Binny's; 1981 distillation, 30 years. As dark as you'd want to see a whisky; gorgeously deep brown.
The nose had rich, full woody notes, with a light hint of oranges, and slight dust – kind of that "old study" quality (I guess with some oranges on the table). It was lightly earthy with fig and a hint of balsamic vinegar with a touch of molasses. The nose was intoxicating. I could just nose this whisky all day.
The palate was perfectly mouth-coating, with a sherry nuttiness and earthiness with plenty of wood. There was a slight quality of Kiwi shoe polish, some leather, and light sichuan peppercorn mouth-numbing heat. Cayenne pepper, figs, and molasses rounded it out with some faint peat in the background.
The finish had tons of dried fruits, pepper, and wood. There was a really nice apple skin note on the background, almost tangibly from a fresh Fuji apple. There was the slightest hint of rubbery quality but it worked so well.
This was one of the most phenomenal Broras I've ever had, with a fabulous cask influence and a luxurious mouthfeel.
Now, to step back briefly. I had a sample of this one quite early on, and it had received quite a bit of air in the sample bottle. I wasn't particularly impressed with it at the time, and I thought it had more than a bit of wood to it – to the point that I'd dismissed it as being somewhat overoaked. The fresh bottle experience is quite different and on a shortlist of favorites. In all honesty, given the data points, I'd expect this one to have the potential to oxidize to something unpleasant. I'd suggest if you have a bottle of this or come across it (like I said, Binny's may have a few but the K&L ones are long gone), you might want to consume it quickly – better yet, share with many friends. If those are not options, you should definitely consider gassing it with Private Preserve.
As I finished my whisky, I thought, "boy, there's part of me that wishes I hadn't shared this and kept it to myself". I'm still reminded of the generosity of Sku sharing his great whisky with me and that makes me feel better about spreading the love on this one. That said, you better believe I called to try and secure more of this.
Most surprisingly, and this is largely a story for another time, I had the privilege of scratching one of my "bucket list" of drams off this weekend – Brorageddon. Brorageddon is an absolutely fantastic and almost impossibly dense and nuanced whisky. And yet – I think I might prefer this barrel pick. Write me off as a dilettante or a no-palate feeb; but I really loved this. If you can find some, you should absolutely try it. As with all of the 1983′s, these are vanishing fast now.
At a glance:
Brora 1981 Chieftain's 30y for K&L & Binny's, 1981 #1523, 54.6%
Nose: Rich wood, light hint of oranges, slightly dusty. Lightly earthy, a little hint of fig and a faint hint of balsamic vinegar. A touch of molasses.
Palate: Mouth-coating, beautifully nutty and earthy with plenty of wood. A little hint of kiwi shoe polish, a touch of leather, some light sichuan peppercorn and cayenne pepper. Lightly figgy and a touch of molasses. Very faint peat in the background.
Finish: Nice. Dried fruits, some pepper, plenty of wood. Some really nice apple skin on the finish too. Slightest rubbery hints in a good way.
Comment: Really excellent. Perfect cask influence. Just beautiful. One of the best Broras I've ever had.
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YAKIMA, WA - It is getting colder across the region and that can mean some serious health problems for the elderly in our area.
Doctors said people more than 65 years old are more susceptible to health problems like asthma and depression when it's cold.
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Doctors said respiratory issues are the most common problem that gets worse when it's cold.
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Description: This month the museum is excited to welcome Underwater Archeologist Ralph Wilbanks. Wilbanks has the distinction of discovering the CSS H. L. Hunley, a Civil War era submarine which sank in Charleston Harbor in 1864. The Hunley demonstrated both the advantages and risks associated with undersea warfare and was the first submarine in history to sink an enemy warship. Unfortunately, the Hunley mysteriously disappeared after a successful mission and was not rediscovered until 1995. Join us as we learn more about this historic vessel's discovery and recovery. Admission is free for museum members with a suggested donation of $10 for nonmembers.
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Each day the Booth family walks by Elmwood Park to get home. One of their favorite spots in Roanoke is now closed and under construction.
"I just can't wait until it's done," Lucas Booth says.
The Booth's say they do see more and more progress on the park each day. They point out the crews finishing up the seats for the amphitheater bowl.
"A lot of people are saying it's going to be so much better and they can't wait for it to be done," Jennifer Booth says.
We turned to Roanoke City Engineer, Phil Schirmer to see if $4 million project is on schedule.
"We're making good progress," Phil Schirmer says. "The weather has been very kind to us and the contractor is very dedicated and is there every morning at 6:30 in the cold and has been working."
The improvement project is still expected to be done by August 31st, but the city is making some changes that will affect parking in the area.
The city is eliminating 27 parking spaces on Bullitt Avenue to build the new art walk, but they are creating 36 new parking spaces at different spots in the area.
"We don't think it'll have an impact on parking, but give us the space we need to install the art walk and rain gardens and I think it'll be a very appealing place for people to gain access in the park,' Schirmer says.
For now, the Boots along with many others in our community are anxiously waiting for Elmwood Park to be done.
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New Relic's APM software update also comes with the ability to create histograms and percentiles, which should provide administrators with more details about the historical performance of applications.
The alerting system, which notifies administrators when an application is malfunctioning, has been revamped.
The company has also released an app for the Apple iPad, which provides administrators with a New Relic interface for those times when the administrator is not in the office.
The company will also release, by the end of the year, a new application for monitoring mobile applications on Android and Apple iOS devices.
The mobile device monitoring software can supply a timeline for different activities, such as an application loading a screen, showing exactly where any bottleneck may occur. It can also provide performance information about the device's OS, as well as operational metrics on device components, such as CPU, database and memory usage.
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The Wurtele Center for Work & Life Student Advisory Board will help you develop your leadership skills by . .
- Inviting you to take the lead in planning our "Work, Life & Reali-tea" series.
- Helping you hone your ability to communicate about the goals and programs of an organization.
- Providing you with opportunities for collaboration with peers.
- Giving you a context in which to practice writing a professional "blurb" about yourself.
Interested in joining the WCWL Student Advisory Board? Read more about the responsibilities of being a board member here.
Current Student Advisory Board members
Nora Turriago '16
From Amherst, Massachusetts, Nora Turriago is a Smith sophomore studying history and government. At Smith, Nora is a Gold Key tour guide, a writer for The Sophian and a circulation assistant at Neilson Library. She is a contributing writer for Thought Catalog, and her writing as also appeared in The Feminist Wire and The Daily Hampshire Gazette. This summer she intered at Women's Voices Worldwide, a non-profit that teaches women how to become stronger speakers. She enjoys reading, travel and creative innovative dance moves.
Melissa Fares '14
After growing up in Wilton, Connecticut, Melissa Fares made her way to Smith College via Miss Hall's School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She recently spent her summer at News 12 Connecticut as an interning journalist and did some political advocacy work for Democratic Party candidate in the 2012 US Senate election in Massachusetts, Elizabeth Warren. Melissa is the creator of the blog Womankind, and is the Opinions Editor of The Sophian. Her writing has appeared in The Dallas News, FindLaw, FinerMinds, India Times, and more. She plans to pursue her interests in psychology, journalism and power-napping.
Jackie Lam '14
Jackie Lam is an English Literature major from Long Island, New York. She is a First Group Scholar and a STRIDE scholar who has worked as a research assistant to Professors Floyd Cheung and Andrea Hairston. Jackie is the secretary for the Southeast Asian Alliance at Smith, a student organization that advocates for political, social, and cultural issues in Southeast Asia. Her hobbies include dancing, swimming, photography, and travel. Jackie also enjoys learning foreign languages and is proficient in Spanish, French and German. In the future she is considering a possible career in publishing. She would like to one day learn ballroom dancing and archery, and be part of a flash mob.
Cornelia Beckett '14
Cornelia Beckett is a English and French Studies double major from Silver Spring, Maryland. She is also involved in the Sophian, Homework House and VOX. She's been a nanny, a law clerk, a clinic defender and a counselor at Girls Rock! DC. Her writing has appeared in Hoax Zine, Click: When We Knew We Were Feminists, The Washington Post, thefbomb.org and more. Cornelia's passions include confessional nonfiction, Anusara yoga, French feminism and vintage recipes. Her dream job is getting paid to write while also teaching and empowering girls and women, preferably in an East Coast city.
ShuMing Huang '15
ShuMing Huang was born and raised in Guang Dong, China. She came to United States with her family in 2007. She is a sophomore with strong interests in biology and chemistry. She joined the Student Advisory Board because she is interested in developing workshops to help first-year students in their transition to college, such as maintaining relationships with families while away from home and building communication skills with professors and roommates. ShuMing also enjoys photography and crafting on her free time.
Dannia Guzman '15
Dannia Guzman is an adventurous New Yorker born in the Dominican Republic. She is a sophomore who has chosen to change from engineering to a yet unknown major. This semester is an exciting opportunity for her to reconcile her passion for leadership and women's empowerment with her academic strengths. It is this love for leadership and education that led her to being a counselor at a Girl Scout camp in Alaska during this past summer. Through her work as a Q-Tutor at the Spinelli Center for Quantitative Learning and as a board member at the Wurtele Center for Work & Life, Dannia uses her talents and passion to better the Smith community. Some of her hobbies include scrapbooking, hiking, reading, and walking in the rain. Among other things, she aspires to learn a third language, play the piano, and travel to every continent and US State.
Danielle McColgan '14
Danielle McColgan is a sophomore transfer student who made it to Smith by way of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After spending one year in Philadelphia trying out a slew of majors, she found her calling and tentatively made plans to major in History with an emphasis on Women's History. She is also highly passionate about all aspects of education, from teaching to education policy reform. She has been an assistant teacher to home schooled children through a Co-Op program, offered SAT tutoring to high school students, will be starting an America Reads tutoring position in Northampton, and served on the Executive Board of her prior institution's education reform group, Project E.D.U. Danielle does not dream of one narrow career path, but instead hopes to explore a variety of fields including but not limited to non-profit work, research science, publishing, journalism, and education.
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Have you ever seen a golf tournament in which the flag sticks, flags, and tee markers were pink? This past weekend the North East Girls' Golf Tournament named the "Swing for the Cure" took place at Brackenridge Golf Course amid a mass of pink. There were 16 of the top girls' golf programs in the state participating in the event. State individual and team champions were present and the competition was top flight to say the least. Time after time there would be four balls on the green on any given hole and chances are one or two of the balls would be inside of ten feet from the hole.
My purpose, however, in writing this article is not just to tell you about golf. The title of the tournament says it all. Each participating team pooled their efforts to raise at least $250 and that money was donated to breast cancer research. The golfers gathered at 6:00 AM on Friday morning and about seven o'clock there was an opening ceremony. North East coaches laid down the rules for the tournament and then coaches Randy Spivey of Churchill and Brent McCuiston of Reagan put it all in perspective as they encouraged each person gathered in a circle to remember someone in their family who may have contracted the dreaded cancer disease. It was a moving moment as mothers stood by their daughters and each person there locked arms in a moment of silence to remember and to dedicate their efforts to something bigger than a sport.
And then some of the top female golfers in the state began the first eighteen holes of play. They finished about 12:30 and took a short break prior to returning to the golf course for the second eighteen holes of the day. The tournament concluded on Saturday with 18 more holes of golf. The golf course was in great shape and as I watched four top golfers tee off on number one and send the ball high and deep down the middle of the fairway and then turned to see four more golfers all hit the green on number eighteen I knew we were in for a great day of golf.
The final results of the tournament after fifty-four holes of play in this outstanding field of golf teams found Allen High School in first place, Lake Travis second, Westlake third, and our own Johnson in fourth. Reagan came in seventh, MacArthur was ninth, and Churchill eleventh. In the individual scores Kristin Gillman of Lake Travis shot 194, Maddie Szeryk of Allen came in at 199, Jordy LaBarbera of Allen was at 204, Taylor Coleman of Johnson shot a 216, and Kristen Glesne of Reagan finished with a 219. All teams and individuals should be proud of their results and especially proud of the contribution they made on behalf of cancer in women.
The North East golf coaches are to be commended for their efforts in putting together the "Swing for the Cure" golf tournament. The female golfers from each of our high schools represented themselves and their school in an excellent manner. Two things happened at the NEISD "Swing for the Cure" golf tournament. First the golf was outstanding and second was that these girls will leave knowing they supported a great cause. Congratulations to a great group of coaches and young ladies who made all of North East proud this past weekend at the "Swing for the Cure" golf tournament.


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ANDERSON, Ind. —
Savannah Hagan had seen many of the Walking Man statues throughout town and stopped to visit many, but Saturday she was creating her very own — Hippie Man.
The 12-year-old Anderson girl had come to the Walking Manifestival — the eight-hour event featuring 23 bands, artists, businesses and nonprofits — with parents Brent and Jeni Hagan. She was participating in one of several children's activities by designing her own Walking Man. Hers was tie-dyed featuring a peace sign in the center.
"I think the whole thing is pretty cool," Savannah said, concentrating hard on her masterpiece, the melodic notes of a band drifting by. "It was a lot of fun because I got to spend a lot of time with my mom and dad to see them all."
Brent and Jeni Hagan said the project was a great way to get local residents not only engaged in their community by visiting businesses they'd never been before, but also it was a great way to get people interested in art.
"It gets people out of their comfort zone, out to places maybe they've never been before or wouldn't have gone to otherwise," Jeni Hagan said.
Walking Man artists Cindy Fox and Wendy Otto — with Double Action Twin Airbrushing — echoed that sentiment saying it was a great way for people to go to businesses they may not have even heard of before. The two together created "A Great Loss to Indiana," "Forever Young," "The Fabricator" and "Casino Man."
"It was great fun," Fox said. "I'd do it again next year."
Both were happy with the outcome at Saturday's festival — which had hundreds of people filling Meridian Street between Ninth and 13th streets — between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
"This project was a great way for people to see the diversity of local artists," Otto said. "There is a lot of talent in this community. And I think it also will help bring out people's creativity."
Artist and project creator Levi Rinker said he was very happy with the outcome of the Walking Man Project and said the festival had been a success.
"Look at all these people in downtown Anderson," he said, grinning. "There are so many smiles, so much positive energy. It gives me a great energy too."
But Rinker said it will be tough to say goodbye to many of the statues. While some were purchased by their sponsors, many of the statues were up for bids. Three statues were sold during the silent auction. He said they will continue to pursue finding buyers for the remaining statues.
"This project got people with creative ideas who had a love, passion and vision together and moving in one direction," he said. "So many people got involved. I'm hoping people are inspired by Walking Man and leave with a feeling of home for the city."
Tim Allred of Tim Allred's Collision Center sponsored two statues — "Walking with My Best Friend" parts 1 and 2 — as well as creating a dog, Lily, to go with the Walking Man couple. He and family designed and painted the statues as well.
When Allred first heard of the project he knew it was one he wanted to get involved in as he not only has a love for art but also for promoting Anderson.
"I care about Anderson and wanted to be involved in something that is trying to help bring Anderson back," he said. "I think the project is great for local businesses and Anderson. Thank you so much to Levi Rinker for creating this and all the businesses and the city of Anderson for supporting it."
Allred said they saw an increase in business and expected to continue to reap benefits. He said he hoped more businesses would get involved in future endeavors.
"It's so great to see the town come together to get involved and support something," Allred said.
The event featured bands on three different stages along Meridian Street. During one of the morning performances, Tom Evans, lead singer for a Christian rock band called Changed, reportedly had a heart attack and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
Rinker praised quick work by emergency responders who were nearby when Evans collapsed. He said family told him that Evans was sitting up and talking in his hospital bed later Saturday.
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Susan Rogers
Superneighborhood 27: A Brief History of Change
Gulfton is simultaneously globally linked, locally severed, socially connected and physically divided.
In cities across the United States, sandwiched quietly between the newly coveted urban space of the central city and the suburban sprawl of the periphery, are outwardly conventional landscapes experiencing profound transformation. Neither urban nor suburban, they represent a hybrid condition — part global city, part garden suburb, part swinging singles complex, part disinvestment.
In Houston, the Gulfton community, "Superneighborhood 27," is one of these landscapes. The name derives from an effort in 1999 to divide the city's vast expanse into 88 districts to encourage neighborhood-oriented government and enhance community participation. More pertinently, however, Gulfton is an American "gateway," similar to those in other cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, and Washington, D.C. As immigrants increasingly bypass the abandoned or gentrified cores of U.S. cities, they have come to settle in low-rent suburban environments like Gulfton.
One resident recently described this new geography succinctly: "In parts of Central America, people don't say they are coming to Texas or Houston. They say they are coming to Gulfton." [1]
Gulfton's history tells a story of fluid populations that offers insight into the social construction and use of space in overlooked areas of American cities.
Boom and Bust
Prior to the 1950s Gulfton was a greenfield, entirely undeveloped, seemingly peripheral to nearby Houston. The first isolated subdivision did not spring up there until the mid-1950s. Named Shenandoah, its small ranch-style homes occupied sixteen well-manicured blocks. Then, all of a sudden, Houston's population exploded. In Gulfton, that meant construction of thousands of apartment units in the next two decades, completely surrounding the small subdivision.
The apartments were initially built for a young, predominantly white population. Their desire for a singles lifestyle was clearly evident in advertisements of the time. One complex boasted seventeen swimming pools, seventeen laundry rooms, seventeen hot tubs, and two clubhouses.
Many of these young people came to Houston from the declining manufacturing cities of the Midwest and Northeast, part of a great migration that was reshaping the country and giving rise to a powerful new sunbelt economy. Up north, bumper stickers read "Last one out turn out the lights." But in oil- and job-rich Houston, they were met by a welcome only Texans could provide: "Yankee, go home."
Of course, as Texans now know, such booms do not last. By the 1980s, the local economy, following the price of oil, went into a tailspin. Gulfton, along with many other areas, was hit hard. Thousands left, rents fell, and vacancies rose.
At about the same time, new waves of foreign immigration were beginning to bring a new group of residents to Houston. Seeking expanded opportunity or fleeing war and poverty, they came from such countries as Vietnam, El Salvador, and Mexico. The borders these new residents crossed were often distant, difficult and dangerous, but their goal was the same as that of the previous rnigrantstgfind a better life on the flat plains of the steamy sunbelt. Apartment owners, in an attempt to remain solvent, began targeting their advertising to these new immigrants, listing vacancies
en espanol
, offering move-in specials, ignoring their previous "adults only" policies, and drastically reducing rents. [2]
These new residents would profoundly transform Gulfton. Between 1980 and 2000, and without the construction of one additional apartment complex, its population nearly doubled. [3] The transition from a predominantly white singles community to a dense ethnic enclave was far from smooth, however. Shenandoah barricaded its streets to separate itself from the greater community; the area was renamed "Gulfton Ghetto"; and for a short time it was one of the ten most crime-ridden communities in Texas. [4]
As a result of demographic change, Gulfton today is simultaneously globally linked, locally severed, socially connected, and physically divided. Not unlike the dense ethnic enclaves of America's past, more than 60 percent of its residents are foreign born. They hold citizenships from 42 different countries, and speak as many languages.
A global infrastructure keeps such people connected to countries of origin, native cultures, languages, families and friends. Telephones, cable television, the press, and wire transfers all help to keep the conversations, politics, and money flowing. [5]
Gulfton's multilateral globalization (versus unilateral Americanization) also offers a glimpse of an alternative future. ADOC footwear, with shops in Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, has only one store in the U.S., and it is located in Gulfton. Polio Campero, a Guatemalan chicken franchise recently opened its second store in the U.S.-in Gulfton. Gulfton also has three branches of Salvadoran banks and countless importers who stock local shelves with global products.
Such conditions, however, mean that many residents have few local ties. Undocumented status also keeps many residents from fully participating in local economies and politics. Meanwhile, language barriers make Gulfton easy for the powerful to ignore.
Nevertheless, the same characteristics that separate Gulfton from its surroundings create strong internal bonds. Informal social networks assist new residents in adapting to life in the United States-securing housing, education and employment, and teaching more mundane skills such as how to use modern appliances and ride the bus. And these networks extend back to residents' countries of origin, reproducing Gulfton's status as "gateway," and encouraging new waves of family and friends to join current residents.
Community networks also serve as conduits of information. Word that an employer has cheated his workers spreads quickly, and may force him to look elsewhere for laborers. And news that
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is raiding construction sites looking for undocumented workers, whether true or false, may shut the sites down.
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recently confirmed the power of such a grapevine. After residents of the Willow Creek Apartments hastily packed their things in response to rumors of a raid, "one resident who said she was living here illegally said she heard it from a neighbor. The neighbor, she said, simply heard it from 'la gente' — the people.'' [6]
Gulfton Land Use Diagram, Commercial (black) and Industrial (gray).
New Populations, Same Needs
The more than 15,000 apartment units in Gulfton were never constructed with the lofty goal of "building community." According to Robert fisher and Lisa Taaffe, "Gulfton developed in the 1970s and declined in the 1980s as a purely short-term, relatively spontaneous speculative process which focused on producing apartment complexes, nightclubs and warehouses." [7] In other words, the area was built rapidly for short-term profit without concern for any supporting infrastructure of parks, recreation centers, libraries, sidewalks, public spaces, small blocks, or other amenities.
One indicator of this lack of public infrastructure today is that Gulfton contains more than one hundred semiprivate swimming pools, many now filled in, but only one public park. Each apartment complex where these pools are located is an enclave unto itself — gated and guarded as a result of violence a decade ago. Furthermore, you could comfortably fit sixteen standard downtown blocks in one superblock of Gulfton, but sidewalks are infrequent. And with the exception of the park, the main public space is the street, meaning that children have few safe places to play, teenagers lack proper space to hang out, and mothers struggle just getting around.
Gulfton images, from left to right across spread: bicycle vendor; re-use of abandoned auto dealer, Church Market. Photos by Belinda Kanspetch and Levi McKee
Irrefutably, the physical landscape of Gulfton speaks of division and neglect. Yet, ironically, it also exhibits key characteristics that have recently been endorsed as indicative of a smart, sustainable neighborhood — relatively high density, a mix of uses, and access to transit. Most of these characteristics were never built into the neighborhood, however. Rather, they emerged as its demographics changed, illustrating the power of social transformation to shape space.
The densest neighborhood in Houston, Gulfton today is more than five times as dense as the city's average. The 2000 U.S. Census counted more than 45,000 people living in its approximately three square miles — although community leaders suggest the real number may be closer to 70,000. [8] Many of these residents are members of families. Some 14 percent ride public transit to work; another 32 percent walk, bike or carpool.
In many ways, Gulfton also defines the image of a selfsufficient, mixed-use community. Residents can find most anything they need within walking distance: furniture, automobile repair, groceries, bank services, laundry, books, medicinal herbs, a Saturday night out, or a Sunday morning service.
It could be suggested such an environment is both a product of necessity (more than 20 percent of Gulfton households do not have vehicles) and a result of Houston's lack of zoning laws. Regardless, small commercial and employment centers are thriving; along the main thoroughfares the storefronts are all occupied (with additional commercial space under construction). Several blocks of homes in the Shenandoah subdivision have even been adapted to house small
, auto repair, hub-cap stores, and beauty shops.
On the whole, then, Gulfton has a distinct identity, created not through architecture or planning, but through the choices its residents make in their daily use and activation of space. New forms of commerce activate under-utilized parking lots. Enterprising shop-keepers reclaim the premises of abandoned car dealerships. Day laborers occupy median strips, vying for opportunity, while community organizations work to ensure them dignity.
As new cultures occupy its formerly homogenous, branded spaces, Gulfton has become animated by the sounds, smells and activities of a dense, diverse, culturally rich community.
Gulfton Land Use Diagram
New Suburban Realities
In the last two decades, more than $1.5 billion have been expended in the center of Houston to increase density in the urban core, link it with transit, and provide amenities for middle-class families and tourists. Meanwhile, Gulfton and similar communities have been largely ignored. [9]
Perhaps Gulfton's nondescript character — its 1970s garden apartments, strip malls, and small office blocks — offer few enduring qualities of interest to architects or planners. But the study of Gulfton could inform future building practices and suggest innovative means for intervening in existing landscapes. We could begin by advocating enhanced public transit where people already ride it. And we could work toward assuring that all new communities have adequate open space, libraries and schools, and that a standard infrastructure of sidewalks and lighting exist in all communities.
Gulfton images: parking lot cactus; and women walking with stroller. Photos by Belinda Kanpetch, Levi McKee, and Charlene Hickl
The study of Gulfton also suggests that new means and processes of intervention should be developed that reflect an understanding of conditions as they really are, and that respond to these conditions creatively.
For example, we could work to turn utility right-ofways into linear parks or alternative types of street. We could work with the day laborers to construct new employment centers. We could design pocket parks and plazas to replace empty parking lots and barren medians. We could re-image the edges of apartment blocks and better weave them into the community. And we could reclaim vacant sites for new community amenities — a library, a play park, a basketball court. Such a program of interventions could identify underutilized space, learn from how it is being used, and seek ways to make it public.
Kenneth Frampton recently pointed out that a "report by the British government states that ninety percent of what will exist twenty years from now has already been built." This is informative for Gulfton and the other older suburbs that are emerging as gateway communities across the U.S. While we can learn from our mistakes as we build in the future, we must also seek to adapt these places to support the people who currently call them home — and their American dreams.
The story of Gulfton is one of both fluidity and stasis. It tells how social and cultural bonds can breathe life into dead spaces regardless of how mean or inhospitable they are. But it also tells how physical form endures, and is hard to retrofit once constructed. Innovative means of transforming the physical fabric of these fragmented landscapes must be invented, and we must learn from those who resist and push against division and isolation — both as designers and as human beings.
To travel to Gulfton today is to travel the world without leaving Houston. In what could normally be defined as suburbia, one encounters great diversity, unforeseen density, and unanticipated cultural and social networks. Gulfton is not representative of a perfect union between town and country. But it is an emergent social landscape that defines a range of new possibilities.
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Updated 3:41pm Tuesday 11th February 2014 in Shakers Updates By Craig Nelson
BURY'S League Two match at Mansfield Town has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
A planned pitch inspection was brought forward from 2pm and with standing water on the pitch the game was called off.
"Relentless rain throughout the morning has caused flooding in several areas of the pitch," said a statement released on the Mansfield Town website.
"A local referee, who visited the One Call Stadium earlier than planned to inspect the surface, has deemed it unfit for action."
It is the second time Bury's match at Mansfield has been called off this season due to a waterlogged pitch, following an earlier postponement on January 28.
Including the two games at Mansfield, the Shakers have now had their last four away matches postponed, with Saturday's game at Torquay and last month's trip to Accrington Stanley also falling foul of the weather.
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I spend the week before Christmas baking a selection fo cakes, cookies and other goodies for friends and family. These candies coudn't be easier. Amy Short, Lesage, West Virginia
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- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Add chocolate and vanilla to cream cheese mixture; beat until blended. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in crushed peppermint, coconut or nuts. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: about 5 dozen.
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"For a bunch of small-government Republicans," one former denizen of the White House who has now stepped back inside for the first time in eight years, "these guys built a hell of an empire."
The political archaeologists in this case being former Clinton staffers returning to survey their once and future home only to discover an infrastructure of government several magnitudes greater even as the Republic which it governed lays in waste. The former Clinton staffers soon to be Obama staffers are dumbstruck by size of the enterprise they are about to inherit but I say wait until they uncover the not yet fully visible damage that the Republicans have wrought. I am sure as the Democrats regain the levers of power and bring to the full light of day all that has transpired since January 20, 2001, we will find ourselves in shock and disbelief if not outraged, perplexed and angered. Who knows the full extent of the damage that the Bush Administration has wrought?


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MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin's state veterinarian is retiring next month after 27 years of state service.
Robert Ehlenfeldt will retire Jan. 25 as state veterinarian and division administrator for the animal health division at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Ehlenfeldt said in a news release Tuesday he'll miss the work, but he says "it's time." He says the division is as solid as he's ever seen it.
Ehlenfeldt came to the department from private practice in 1985 and started as a district veterinarian in southwest Wisconsin. He was named state veterinarian in 2003 and reappointed last January.
During his tenure, Ehlenfeldt has overseen the move of deer and fish farm registration and regulation from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Its a roll of the dice. It was only a matter of time before I hit one, Herman said.
Most people who grew up in Wisconsin can rattle off at least a couple of occasions when they hit the brakes to avoid a deer in the road. Many drivers say they have hit a deer or expect it in their lifetime.
Although car deer crashes remain a consistent problem on roadways in Wisconsin, high gas prices and the recession have resulted in fewer people driving in recent years.
And that drop has meant fewer crashes statewide, including those caused by deer, according to State Patrol Major Dan Lonsdorf. People also are driving more slowly to save gas and reduce their own risk for a crash, he said.
In 2000, 139,510 crashes were reported in Wisconsin and the number fell to 108,282 crashes in 2010, a 22.4 percent drop, according to state Department of Transportation data.
Motorists reported 16,921 deer vehicle crashes in 2010, based on preliminary data from the transportation department. Thats a 17 percent drop from the 20,468 reported deer vehicle crashes in 2000.
Drivers are supposed to file a report with police or the DOT if damage to their vehicle is more than $1,000, but Lonsdorf estimated that only half of deer crashes are reported to insurance companies.
We know a significant number of those (crashes) arent reported to police because people dont want them on their driving record, Lonsdorf said.
Wisconsin might have a declining number of car deer crashes, but it is small solace for those involved in one who have to deal with vehicle repairs and insurance claims.
Deer often run across roadways while looking for mates in the fall, a time known as the rut.
Henry Yach, whose family has owned Yachs Body and Custom in Rib Mountain since 1955, said the number of deer-vehicle crash repairs his company makes jumps each fall.
Although Yach estimated repairs to vehicles that hit deer are only 5 percent of his business, he typically hires an additional worker each fall to handle the influx of work.
Deer crashes are definitely a portion of our business, Yach said. When collisions are down, it affects the business.
State Farm Insurance says it provides insurance for 20 percent of insured motorists in the U.S. It uses the projected number of deer crashes and the number of licensed drivers to determine the likelihood of a motorist hitting a deer in each state.
Wisconsin routinely ranks in the top 10 in the report published each October.
The 2010 report noted that a Wisconsin motorist had a 1-in-96 chance of hitting a deer in the following year, the eighth highest chance in the nation, according to State Farm.
West Virginia was the state with the greatest chance to hit a deer at 1-in-42 and Hawaii was the least likely at 1-in-13,011. The national average was 1-in-183.
The average property damage cost of these crashes for State Farm clients was $3,103, up 1.7 percent from a year ago, according to the company.
Just because Wisconsin lives in a state prone to deer crashes, it doesnt mean residents pay more for vehicle insurance.
Barb Kretsch, the marketing communications manager for Appleton-based Secura Insurance, said that claims filed for deer crashes fall under comprehensive coverage for vehicle insurance just like hail damage and broken windows.
If a policyholder reports a claim for auto damage as a result of a deer collision, it doesnt mean that his or her insurance premium will increase, Kretsch said.
Dick Luedke, a spokesman for State Farm, said insurance companies dont charge Wisconsin residents more for their premiums because they live in a state with a good chance of having a deer crash.
A persons driving history, the number of claims they file and state demographics such as the risk of a vehicle being stolen, involved in a crash or damaged by weather also are considered, he said.
Despite the risk of crashing into a deer and hazardous winter driving conditions, Wisconsin residents pay among the lowest rates for auto insurance.
Wisconsin motorists paid on average $581 a year for auto insurance, well below the national average of $789, according to Risk Information, a company that provides data and weekly reports on the auto insurance industry. Only motorists in six states paid less than those in Wisconsin.
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Tracking Part-Time Work: Some Surprising Details and a Look Ahead
The share of part-time workers in the U.S. labor force rose to unusually high levels during the recession of 2007-2009 and has fallen only slowly during the subsequent recovery. As the following chart shows, the share of workers putting in less than 35 hours a week hit a low of 15.5 percent of the labor force in October 2007 and then rose sharply to a peak of 18.1 percent in May 2009. As of December 2013, the share of part time work was still over 17 percent, less than halfway back to the pre-recession low.
Many observers find the trend toward part-time work alarming. In her blog for the New York Times, Catherine Rampell writes, "One of the more unsettling trends in this recovery has been the rise of part-time work. We are nowhere near recovering the jobs lost in the recession, and the track record looks even worse when you consider that so many of the jobs lost were full time, whereas so many of those gained have been part time."
Elsewhere, a writer for the Minnesota Budget Project laments, "Many workers are struggling to climb out of the Great Recession. They are still looking for jobs, working part time, earning less than they did before the recession, or accepting jobs that don't meet their abilities." How worried should we be? To understand what is going on, we need to dig beneath the summary statistics shown in the chart and look the details, some of which I find surprising.


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"I want to see our veterans thrive when using their educational benefits. It is absolutely unacceptable that some schools put more money into recruitment than they put into their curriculum. It is my hope that this legislation will provide a path for our veterans to succeed in their educational aspirations."
Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla, District 14
"It is imperative that all school employees clearly understand their responsibilities as mandated reporters to ensure that once abuse or suspected abuse has occurred, it is stopped or prevented immediately. This bill does just that and reinforces the required steps that must be taken to increase student safety and maintain a trusting school environment."
Assemblymember Mark Stone, District29
"For formerly incarcerated people, what happens during the first few weeks after being released from prison often determines whether they will be productive and independent or go back to prison. Providing a valid ID card is a simple step that can make all the difference in accessing healthcare, a job and a place to live."
Assemblymember Chris Holden, District 41
"It is well known that universities are offering more remedial education than ever, and that college students are taking longer to graduate, accruing more student loan debt. Numerous studies show that concurrent enrollment programs decrease the time that students take to graduate, increase student confidence, increase average GPAs, and increase the likelihood of graduation from college.
Assemblymember Freddy Rodriguez, District 52
"California's employers are struggling to find workers who are adequately prepared for jobs that must be filled now. Earn and learn training programs are a win-win for both the job-seeker who needs to make a living as well as the employer who needs an adequately trained workforce. We need to address this workforce shortage now."


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Black Friday isn't just for big box stores anymore. Car dealerships, sex shops, the Arizona Humane Society, even medical marijuana dispensaries are trying to cash in on Black Friday shopping.
The medical marijuana industry is touting Black Friday as "Green Friday." The Herbal Wellness Center near Indian School and 43rd Avenue is running a Black Friday deal: buy an ⅛ get another ⅛ 40 percent off.
"It is the season time to give back to the community.. make sure everyone can afford to get the medication they need," said Dan Schmink, bud tender at the Herbal Wellness Center.
To get in on the deal, you have to have your state issued medical marijuana card and remember the state only allows patients to get 2.5 ounces every 14 days.
We found more smokin' deals at Goodfellas Cigar Lounge at 7th Street and Thunderbird. Owner Shaun Sayegh says their best deal is rent a locker for a year for $200 and get $200 in store credit. Or if you buy $100 worth of cigars, get a $20 gift card.
"We got some door busters.. first 10 people who come to the door 8:30 to 9:30 get a free cigar," said Sayegh.
Courtesy Chevrolet says people says will be lined up for their Black Friday deal. Buy one, get one free. That's right -- buy a new or used vehicle, get another car for free -- but they won't reveal the free vehicles until 5 a.m. Nov. 29th.
"They're not the cash for clunker vehicles.. all road worthy and safetied and able to drive off the lot. They're obviously not low, low miles," said sales director Jason Church.
Some other unusual deals we found: a Tempe beauty salon is offering $50 eyelash extensions -- something that typically ranges from $150 to $300. Some of the Fascinations stores are offering 50 percent off clearance items. And the Arizona Humane Society is offering doggie door busters and feline frenzy. Adoption fees start at $20 and the first 50 adopters get free microchips.
Everyone is hoping Black Friday will get them more green, ahem -- as in cash.
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Don't Just Shop, Adopt This Black Friday!Arizona Humane SocietyNov. 29, 11am - 6pmFree microchips for 1st 50 adoptersFees start at $20Free gift bag while supplies lastFor locations, go to www.azhumane.orgCourtesy Chevrolet Black Friday EventBuy one, get one free (Yes, get a free car!)Nov. 29, 5am - close1233 E. Camelback RoadPhoenix, AZ 85014888-267-5511www.courtesychev.com/black-friday-event.htmHerbal Wellness Center, Inc.For Black Friday deals, go to: www.leafly.com/dispensary-info/herbal-wellness-center-incGoodfellas Cigar Lounge's Black Friday dealsNov. 29Rent a locker for 12 months for $200, get $200 in store creditBuy $100 worth of cigars, get a $20 gift card13216 N. 7th St., Suite 6Phoenix, AZ 85022602-993-0071www.goodfellascigarlounge.comPhoenix Custom Hair ExtensionsNov. 29, 10am - 6pm; taking calls at 6amEyelashes: $50 full set530-220-4402 or 602-505-1479http://on.fb.me/1iVgpiM
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The award is given in memory of Patrick C. Fetterman, long time associate director of the ACC Gymnasium/Clark Sports Center. According to a media release, recipients are honored for their dedication to serving local youth, especially in the area of athletics.
The Clark Sports Center will make a presentation of this award at a special gathering of friends, family and members of the community. A trophy sculpted by Fred Blatt, local artist, is on display in the trophy case and each year the recipient's name is added to the engraved plate on the trophy. The recipient also receives a plaque to keep.
The release states: "The intent is to honor a community member with a show of genuine appreciation by the Clark family/foundation/Sports Center for all he/she has done for youth and athletics. Qualifications include:
• must be involved with local youth in the area of athletics
• caring, compassionate, kind
• honest, fair, ethical
• unselfish motives, good-hearted
• shows good sportsmanship, patience, sense of humor
• teaches through example
• well liked and respected by children and adults
• enjoys what he/she is doing
• is truly interested in helping children with a positive experience
• has direct contact with children, but in their involvement may help with fund-raisers, etc.
• may be a coach, ref/umpire, organizer
• is an excellent role model
To nominate someone for the award, send a letter naming the candidate and reasons why he/she is deserving of the award to Brenda Wedderspoon-Gray at the Clark Sports Center at P.O. Box 850, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Letter can also be dropped off to Wedderspoon-Gray at the Clark Sports Center.
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Mike Swick rolls with an absolutely gigantic serviceman after a seminar in Iraq.
UFC Welterweight Mike Swick has reason to smile, considering he just signed a four-fight deal with the UFC prior to his recent trip to the Philippines. Swick recently returned from a two and a half year layoff to score a second round knockout of DaMarques Johnson to open up the UFC on Fox 4 main card, which netted him a "Knockout of the Night" bonus. Are you excited to see more of Swick in the Octagon?
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UFC-issued preview for the Mike Swick vs. DaMarques Johnson bout at UFC on Fox 4.
Mike Swick tweets, "Little fluid in the knee... Surgery next week then recovery time!". Swick has a torn ACL and a torn MCL which required him to withdraw from his fight at UFC 134 in Rio against Erick Silva.
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This is one of Mike Swick's biggest little fans, Jaxson Johnson. Swick tweeted: "My buddy Jaxson now fights Leukemia as an official Swick-Fu Ninja! Stay Strong Buddy! ;) Yea this is the little guy I met in Austin a while back. We're facebook buddies & he always fills me in on all the details of kid life. Which comes in handy since I am about to have a kid myself! I send him my stuff forcing him to have to be a fan. Yea we're cool. ;)" Swick also tweeted Jaxson's Facebook info so everyone can send him a message: "Here is Jaxon's facebook if you wanna send him a message! He rocks! tinyurl.com/3l5soaa" Nice work, Swick. Via Twitter
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First there was Disneyland, Walt Disney's labor of love. Originally ridiculed as an expensive failure, Disney's incredible achievement eventually captured the hearts and minds of millions of guests and forever changed the very definition of entertainment, let alone the amusement industry.
After Disney died, the company opened Walt Disney World in Florida. With tens of thousands of acres, the east coast vacation resort added parks, hotels, golf courses and other diversions at a furious pace and quickly eclipsed, in sheer magnitude, the California park that inspired it. After a few false starts, Disneyland embarked on its own building spree in 2000 and is now a destination resort in its own right, albeit crammed into a much tighter footprint than its right-coast counterpart.
The original Disneyland Park shines at the center of the property. Smaller scale and more intimate than Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom (although actually boasting more attractions), there is a certain magic in the air. Maybe it has to do with Walt Disney's hands-on role in shaping the park and actually walking its grounds.
After a major expansion of Disney California Adventure, the second park at the resort is also compelling. It focuses on the Golden State and features many Pixar characters.
TicketsGet the info you need for deals, discounts, and ways to purchase passes at About.com's Disneyland tickets overview.
Save time and money. Check for online discounts, and get Disneyland tickets in advance of your visit.
When to GoThe general rule is avoid visiting when everyone else is at the park. If possible, try to plan your trip away from school vacations, holidays, the early summer, and weekends. For more info, go to Making the Most of your California Theme Park Vacation.
Getting to the Resort
- The two primary nearby airports are Los Angeles International (LAX) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County. There are also smaller airports in Burbank, Long Beach, and Ontario.
- Driving Info: Disneyland is located off I-5. The actual address is 1313 S. Disneyland Drive.
From I-5 South: Exit Disneyland Drive, turn left (south), and follow signs.
From I-5 North: Exit on Katella Avenue, turn left (west), proceed for 1.5 miles to Disneyland Drive, turn right (north), and follow signs.
From LAX Airport: I-105E to I-605 N to I-5S/SANTA ANA FWY. Follow directions above.
From John Wayne Airport: I-405N towards LONG BEACH to CA-55N/COSTA MESA FWY towards NEWPORT BEACH/ RIVERSIDE. Take I-5N towards LOS ANGELES. Follow directions above.
Hotel Info
- Compare rates for Disney's Grand Californian Hotel at Expedia.
- Compare rates for the Disneyland Hotel at Expedia.
- Compare rates for Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel at Expedia.
- Compare rates for Disneyland-area hotels at TripAdvisor.
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New for 2014:
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The classic coaster reopens with new scenes, new trains, and a new track, as well as interactive elements that will make waiting in line more tolerable.
- Show Your Disney Side- The resort will be participating in the yearlong promotion that will encourage visitors to show their "Disney side" on social media.
New for 2013:
New Fantasyland Theatre show, Fantasy Faire, and Limited Time Magic
Expect a new live show debuting in the summer at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland. Meet and greet Disney princesses at the new Fantasy Faire opening in the spring. Read about the special events the two parks will be hosting throughout 2013, known as Limited Time Magic.
See the ResortExplore the parks in original About.com videos of Disneyland Resort. Topics include the best rides, the best restaurants, and the holidays.
Rides and AttractionsThe Best of Disneyland
Top picks for rides at the parks.
Check Disneyland's Fastpass attractions and learn how to make the most of the Fastpass program.
Readers Picks for Best Disneyland Rides
RestaurantsThere are plenty of places to eat throughout the resort.
- Find out where you should be eating in the Best Disneyland Dining feature
- The Top 10 Best Table-Service Restaurants at Disneyland
- Disneyland restaurant reservations
- The Top 10 Best Quick- and Counter-Service Restaurants at Disneyland
- Disneyland Character Dining
- The Top 10 Best Snacks and Desserts at Disneyland.
Guest Resources
Managing Ride Lines for Guests with Disabilities at Disney Parks
If you or somebody who will be visiting the parks at Disney World with you is disabled, learn about the accommodations that the resort makes available and how to access them.
Holiday EventsChristmas and the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Info about the resort's holiday events.
Disney's HalloweenTime
Info about the resort's Halloween events.
Other Things to Do
- In addition to restaurants, the always-hopping Downtown Disney offers shopping, snacks, nightclubs, and a movie theater.
- The House of Blues concert venue presents an ongoing live music series.
Disneyland History
- Looking Back at Disneyland- Reminiscing during Disneyland's 50th anniversary
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Geddy, please bring back your Rickenbacker!
How many fans would love to see Geddy bring his Rickenbacker back on the Time Machine Tour? Imagine those Moving Pictures songs and other classics played live like the old days in rick-o-sound! Perhaps he was already planning to, but it can't hurt to ask right? Who knows, maybe the professor will also bring back some double-bass action. Rush On!!!
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SunBird Golf Resort in Chandler
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community SunBird
- rates (USD) $ 1,200 - $ 2,200 / month
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You will enjoy staying in this charming 2-bedroom home located in
Chandler, Arizona. The living room opens to a covered patio that is
enclosed with a wrought iron fence. It has a gate which allows you
to access the walking path. This resort is in a 55+ gated and
guarded community which has many recreational facilities: golf,
tennis courts, swimming pools, shuffleboard courts, billiard tables
and more. A few minutes away are supermarkets and other
conveniences. There are several golf courses a short distance away.
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Air Conditioning
Washer and Dryer
Gas BBQ
Patio Table and Chairs
Cable/Wireless Internet
2 Queen Beds
Linens and Cooking Utensils
Ceiling Fans
Restaurant/Cocktail Lounge
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Golf, Swimming, Fitness Center/Gym
Tennis, Shuffleboard, Horseshoes
Shopping, Sightseeing (Grand Canyon, Sedona, Tucson, Mexico)
Cinemas, Live Theatre
Museums, Zoo/Wildlife Park
Sporting Events: Baseball, Football, Basketball and Spring Training
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Utilities Included
$125 Non-Refundable Cleaning Deposit
$500 Refundable Security Deposit
No Pets/Non-smoking