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The wild price swings in recent years are driving producers to make big shifts in how they market, particularly in regard to the tools they use. Ed Hegland, by nature a conservative marketer who doesn't try to hit the peaks, started using options this year. He has also signed up with a marketing service that gives him direction on when to lock in prices.
"My goal is to sell in the top third of the market and live to farm another year," says the Appleton, Minn., producer.
Flexible Marketing. In addition to put and call options to protect both upside and downside price risk, Hegland's marketing approach includes using forward contracts to sell his corn and soybeans 5% and 10% at a time, sometimes more.
He compares his break-even costs with marketing opportunities and sells when he can lock in a profit. Easy to say, hard to execute, but it helps that he has found a way to largely keep the emotion out of his decisions. Options tools help him accomplish that, he says.
Hegland is not opposed to selling more than one year's crop in advance. In July, for instance, he used hedge-to-arrive (HTA) contracts to lock in 7% and 10% of his 2012 crop when attractive pricing opportunities presented themselves. "I use HTA because basis here in western Minnesota can be pretty significant," he says.
"Before using options, I just used futures contracts," he adds. "Options are another tool that leaves the upside open. I will still forward contract, however."
Hegland's motivation for making a marketing change this year is based on the extreme price volatility of the past five years. "I've been farming for 18 years. It used to be that 5¢ per bushel was a big market move. Now that's considered a flat market," he says.
Competitive Edge. Until this year, Saybrook, Ill., producer George Jones remained focused on selling in the cash market.
"I knew that if I was to stay competitive with other farmers, I needed to use more futures," he says. "I've rarely used futures. I knew just enough about them to get myself in real trouble."
With direction from a consultant, Jones has put calls in place to capture the upside on the crop he has already sold in the cash market. He's also installed a put option strategy to cover any downside risk on the cash crop.
For half of the 2011 corn crop he did not sell in summer 2010, Jones used a put option strategy. On the new crop, he bought put options to protect what he hadn't sold. On 30% of the corn he had sold, he sold calls he had bought to take advantage of the market upside. Such strategies are a sharp departure compared with what he was doing even a year ago, when he was largely a cash seller.
Cheap Insurance. Jones says that options are cheap insurance. "They can protect me. If corn goes up to $10, we have calls in place that will give me pricing opportunities on what I sell in the cash market," he explains. "When it comes to marketing, if you have to think about it, you're a week late." That's another benefit of using options.
Options don't mean Jones doesn't make cash market sales. His general cash selling strategy is to have 50% of new crop corn sold by the middle of June, with 25% to 30% of that sold to a local elevator. By the end of the following spring, Jones' strategy calls for selling another 20% to 25% of his new crop corn.
"That leaves only 25% to 30% to be sold between Nov. 1 and Jan. 15, when I need the cash," he says.
Help Along the Way. Hegland doesn't consider himself a great marketer, which is one reason he decided to hire a consultant who can give him expert advice on a timely basis. "Other aspects of farming I feel I do pretty good, but when it comes to marketing, not so much," he says.
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Economic benefits of biodiversity conservation (case study of the Bulgarian Danube Islands)
AbstractBasic components of values of biodiversity are analyzed. The methods of estimation of various benefits of biodiversity conservation are exposed with an emphasis on the contingent valuation methods. On the basis of the prepared by the author questionnaire various Willingness-To-Pay (WTP) values are estimated for the non-use value benefits. Various estimations of the basic components of the value of biodiversity are commented based on case study of the Bulgarian Danube islands. The results demonstrate relatively high WTP in favor of restoration of natural forests on the Danube islands, which is expected to pull the development of tourism and recreation, commercial and non-commercial fishing and hunting. It is expected that the growth of revenues from activities stimulated by biodiversity conservation as tourism, recreation, etc. will compensate the reduction of revenues from the reduced logging of timber from the poplar plantations.
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New customer registration FAQ
Requirements for new customers in the United States, Canada, and China
The following requirements are mandatory for customers in the US, Canada, and China in order for UL to process a request:
Requests for services should be submitted to Customer Service and must include the applicable documentation indicated below:
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Include customer Goods and Sales Tax (GST) Number.
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What is a W-9?
A W9 is a tax form which certifies a company's or individual's tax identification number - for use when located and doing business legally in the United States.
If we are a United States Government Agency new to UL, do we need to provide you with a W-9?
If my business is set up like a sole proprietorship, do you still need a W-9, which would have my social security number as my FEIN?
Yes - In states where this is the practice, there is no legal issue there.
What if I don't know how to get a W9 form?
You can download one from the IRS here.
What is a GST number?
It is the Goods and Sales Tax Number that Canadian companies get when located and doing business legally in Canada.
In Canada, do we have to send UL a specific form?
No, just the GST number.
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A license required by the Chinese Government for any company or individual located and doing business in China.
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Is a separate BRL License is required and issued in China for each address and location?
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No one wants to hear it anymore, but I want to say it still:
I work for a non-profit and qualify for food stamps. I won't tell you what I make exactly, but I will say that it is very little. But when I was asked to do a different job then what I wanted to do, guess what? I did It. Because it was my job- that simple: I do what I'm asked when it's my job.
It's a tired argument, but it is a true argument. Michael Young will get 48 million dollars to play baseball for the next three years. I love my job, but that would be awesome- awesome. And if the Rangers asked me to play DH or pick up peanuts, I would do it. Because its my job. Michael Young needs to grow up; at 22 I've figured something out at 34 he is missing: you do your damn job, and you do what the people paying you ask you to do.
I really used to love him. He was without a doubt my favorite player. If I had a dream foursome to pick in golf, he would be teeing up with me. I wished my future kids could of watched him play. But now, I hope he gets into a new uniform, because I don't know if I can bare to see him wear the one I have idolized since birth.
Seriously, no other profession would this be tolerable, and I'm not going to tolerate it from anyone.


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Bob Anderson, Master Fencer and Lightsaber Extraordinaire, Passes Away at 89
Very few martial artists have had more cultural impact than Bob Anderson…especially considering most people have never heard of him.
When you reflect on the best sword fighting scenes in cinema history, you might cite some of the following movies:
- The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
- Mask of Zorro
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
- The Princess Bride
- Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
- The Three Musketeers
- Highlander
Imagine one man with the depth of knowledge and passion for excellence needed to bring combat to life on all of those movies. Bob Anderson was the man behind the swords.
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Life and Times
"Born in Gosport, Hampshire, Anderson followed his father into the Royal Marines in his early 20s. In September 1942, he was one of the survivors when HMS Coventry was badly damaged in the eastern Mediterranean by German dive-bombers. After the second world war, Anderson, who had taken up fencing at a very young age, taught the sport as an instructor for the services. He won competitions with all four weapons – foil, sabre, épée and bayonet – and represented Britain at the Olympics in Helsinki in 1952. It was while waiting to compete there that he was asked to go to Pinewood Studios to work with Flynn on The Master of Ballantrae. " – The Guardian
Bob Anderson was a man who managed to turn his expertise into a fruitful career. After working with Errol Flynn, Anderson's star rose as he moved from movie to movie. He became known as a tough perfectionist working behind the scenes, but his effort repeatedly showed on film. Anderson even made appearances as he doubled for various actors.
Years of Olympic experience and stage presence made Anderson the elite sword coach in Hollywood all throughout his life.
Here's more on Anderson as a coach and swordsman:
The Birth of the Lightsaber Duel
Although lightsabers played an important role in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, they truly came alive in the duels of the second two movies in the original trilogy. The lightsaber appeared to be a unique mixture of fencing sword crossed with medieval broadsword. The results were stunning and game changing.
The individual under the mask of Darth Vader, David Prowse, was allegedly not up to the task of bringing the duels to life. It was Anderson who stepped in, at the age of 60, and fought Mark Hamill on screen.
The portrayal of sword work in movies has never been the same.
A Lasting Career
Despite his advanced age, Anderson continued to be active on movie sets, demanding excellence from actors such as Viggo Mortensen of Lord of the Rings. In fact, he was working on the upcoming movie The Hobbit, which is set to be released toward the end of 2012.
Sadly, he won't be able to finish that particular project, but there is no doubt his mark will be left on the movie when it hits the silver screen.
The Lives of Many
The amount of lives Anderson has touched can hardly be overstated. The Princess Bride is my personal favorite movie. I recall growing up with it and every time I watched the sword duel between Wesley and Inigo I was stunned into silent study. The intrigue, banter, and athletics were perfectly executed. The moves were so fluid and astounding that I couldn't imagine two better swordsmen in the whole world.
It's satisfying to know that the man behind the choreography was indeed one of the best, and will always be remembered for his lasting efforts.
Special Martial Arts Gift Ideas
It's that time of year again. Time for Martial Arts Santa to make his appearance!
For those of you who remember the previous exploits of Martial Arts Santa, thanks for sticking around the blog for so long! This year he's going to focus on that wonderful tradition of gift-giving.
As opposed to normal martial arts gifts like a new bo or a copy of "Karate-Do: My Way of Life" (great book btw), M.A.Santa is going to dig a little deeper and try to recommend some resources and items that the martial artist in your life may not have heard of.
Whether you need some fresh ideas for yourself or a loved one, check out these M.A.Santa approved items:
In 1609 the Shimazu Clan of Satsuma, Japan staged a bold takeover of the Ryukyu island chain. Unfortunately, most karate resources briefly mention the event, state that the Shimazu reinforced weapons bans on the island, and move on.
This excellent book delves deeply into the details of the conflict, exploring the military capabilities of both the Japanese and the Okinawans.
Richard Kim is a very well known researcher and practitioner of the classical arts. He had a large impact on the development of western martial arts.
In this book, Kim Sensei tells a series of stories that illustrate the character, skill, and mindset of classical individuals throughout our collective martial past.
Included are stories of Funakoshi, Musashi, Higashionna, Miyagi, and more.
When I first began my sword training, my instructor recommended this book to me. It was a real game changer! The author, Dave Lowry, is a highly respected researcher and storyteller in the realm of Koryu arts.
In this book, he explains the unlikely circumstances of how he met a true Yagyu Shinkage Ryu Master and became a disciple of the art.
If you're in the first few years of karate training, or would just like to establish a better understanding of history, "Okinawa: Island of Karate" might be a good choice for you.
This DVD, presented by George Alexander Sensei, provides a quality walkthrough of karate and kobudo history. Also featured are unique video clips from old masters, and a trip through Okinawa's Budokan Museum.
It's quite likely that this is my favorite martial arts documentary of all time.
"Budo, the Art of Killing" was filmed in the late 70s and features high level experts in a multitude of Japanese and Okinawan arts.
The thing that makes this documentary special is that it touches upon the heart of each art and doesn't get caught up in gimmickry.
Bill Hayes Sensei tells an amazing story in his book "My Journey with the Grandmaster".
This book provides discussion of concept, mindset, and spirit, mixed with personal experiences of the author on Okinawa.
If you are interested in acquiring a copy, please print out this order form or contact Hayes Sensei directly with a book request.
These are all top shelf resources and I hope you've seen something here that you've never seen before.
Happy gift giving!
Interview: John Donohue, Author "Sensei" / "Kage"
I'm pleased to present this interview with John Donohue, a karateka and kendoka who possesses a strong reputation as a martial arts author.
With over 30 years of training experience, Mr. Donohue has combined his martial arts with his academic life. As a result, he has created multiple high quality written works in both the fiction and non-fiction formats. He is most well known for the Connor Burke series, starting with the popular novel Sensei, and branching out into Deshi, Tengu, and most recently Kage.
Mr. Donohue is also an associate editor for the prestigious Journal of Asian Martial Arts. The following is a Q&A regarding his training experiences and literary success.
MA: How did you first get started in the martial arts some 30 years ago? What was your earliest experience?
JD: I was an adolescent in the 70's at the time that the martial arts were really getting some popular exposure—Bruce Lee, the Kung-fu TV series. I was someone who had always been interested in other cultures (an interest that stuck with me—years later, I got a doctorate in anthropology). I was also fascinated by the Asian approach to traditional martial arts that integrated philosophical concepts along with physical technique.
My first exposure to actual training started with getting my hands on some popular "how-to" manuals for kung-fu, the Bruce Tegner stuff, and trying it out. I quickly realized that there was more to this than met the eye.
MA: Could you provide a brief outline of the styles you've studied over the course of your training, and under whom you studied?
JD: In college, I started taking karate classes that were offered either as intramurals or for PE credit. At Stony Brook University, I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Shotokan Karatedo by Mori Masataka. He was a tremendously skilled sensei and I studied with him for a number of years. After graduating from college, I studied judo with Shiina Kiyoshi. As a graduate student, I conducted research on the martial tradition had an opportunity to be exposed to kendo with Kataoka Noboru and aikido with Hagihara Edi. Later on I continued studying karatedo with Liu Hong-guang, who also exposed me to some taiji. Finally, I studied kendo with Kimura Hiroaki.
I've been very privileged to study with some fine sensei.
MA: Who do you consider your biggest influences in the arts (your primary instructors)?
JD: Mori Sensei, since he opened my eyes to the power and beauty of traditional budo and Kimura Sensei, who set me on the path of kendo.
MA: Could you tell us a bit about their background and whom they studied with?
JD: Mori Mastaka studied at Takushoku University, joined the karate club there and eventually became team captain. He joined the JKA in 1955. He became Chief Instructor of the Karate Association of Hawaii (KAH) in 1963. In 1968 he relocated to New York and became the North Atlantic regional chief instructor of the JKA. His dojo is located in New York City.
Kimura Sensei showed interest in martial arts at a very young age (his father was the kendo coach at the local high school). He studied kendo and then began studying Shorinji Kempo in college. He moved to the United States when he was 22 and continued to study and train, but also recognized that there was strong interest in the martial arts in the United States. He has been teaching kempo for more than thirty years and was instrumental in introducing kendo training to Western New York.
MA: You're an associate editor with the Journal of Asian Martial Arts. When did that happen in context with your personal writing career? Was it before or after you became a published author?
JD: I was fortunate to meet Mike DeMarco, the publisher of JAMA at the very early stages of the Journal's development, sometime in the early 90's. At that point I had published a version of my doctoral dissertation (The Forge of the Spiri—1991) as well as a few scholarly articles on the subject of the martial arts. Mike, along with a handful of other interested scholars, encouraged me to pursue more research and writing on the topic. It wasn't until about ten years later that I started to write martial arts fiction—my first novel, Sensei, was published in 2003.
MA: The Journal of Asian Martial Arts is considered one of only a few highly reputable publications for traditional martial arts. Could you talk about the mission of the magazine and how you contribute?
JD: JAMA is devoted to providing high-quality scholarly and technical articles on the martial arts. Its mission is to take writing about the martial arts as seriously as we do training in them. It tries to bridge theoretical, academic, and technical perspectives on the martial arts and provide readers with well-written, accurate, and engaging material.
MA: Over the years you've developed a successful academic career as well as writing career. Has it sometimes been difficult to find time for training?
JD: It has. I think that the demands of family and career mean that there are times when training needs to be put on the back burner. It never goes away completely (and the desire and interest is always there) but the reality of it is that I am not a professional martial artist. I am a committed martial artist and I value the lessons that training has given me. When I can't train regularly I miss it. But I'm also clear-headed enough to know that first things need to come first.
MA: Since Sensei you have written Deshi, Tengu, and now Kage. Has the story unfolded more and more naturally in your mind, or has it been difficult to improve upon yourself?
JD: Since I've invested considerable time and energy into making Burke's world a fictional reality, I don't have much difficulty generating possible story lines. I have about seven burkebooks outlined in my head. But one of the real challenges of writing a series about a set group of characters is that you have to make them change. This sometimes can be upsetting to readers, since they like things the way they are. Familiar characters that always act the same are in some ways comforting and are also probably related to the fact that we've been programmed to expect this from watching too much TV.
That said, I've tried to make the story of Burke and Yamashita and the others unfold with a little realism—Burke needs to grow, Yamashita is ageing. Yet at the same time I try to hold on to the essence of the characters and their settings.
The real challenge for me is in the technical sense of writing. I try to get better at it. The craft of writing is really important to me—I try to write clearly and to engage the reader and not fall into some of the more hideous mistakes that are often too abundant in popular fiction.
MA: Tell us a bit about the new book Kage. What elements of adventure and martial arts can readers look forward to?
JD: The new book finds the protagonist unwittingly getting involved with the shadowy world of cross-border smugglers in Arizona. The action takes place in the American Southwest as well as in the New York area and involves competing smuggling gangs, shadowy operatives from the Border Patrol and Federal government, as well as sinister hit men of various types. Connor Burke has to use all the skill developed in years studying under the master warrior Yamashita to come out whole.
MA: What are your plans for future books, and do you have an idea for how long the Connor Burke saga will last?
JD: As I mentioned, I've got at least seven burkebooks in mind, although I'll probably keep writing them for as long as readers are interested. I'm also developing some new series, one involving an ex-Army Ranger named Oso Moreno—a hit man with a conscience who studies Daito-ryu aikijutsu—and another series that focuses on paranormal aspects of Asian culture with a heroine named Sharon Kao whose love interest is a top-notch judoka. Lots of action, lots of martial arts. I hope people like them.
MA: Thanks a lot for your participation and we look forward to more of your work!


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What Did You Want to Do When You Grew Up?
I'm Asking: What Did You Want to Do When You Grew Up?
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Whether we're totally aware of it or not, we're all pushed to think about our adult lives from a very young age. Forced journal entries and essays in grade school asked us to describe our job aspirations, and watching our parents go somewhere away from home each day made us think about what a job really was. If you were to peek back at those entries or memories, what would they say about what you wanted to do when you grew up?
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Girl-Jen 4 years
I wanted to be a teacher. Then the reality of being in loud classrooms throughout childhood caught up with me, and I realized that the noise and the constant defiance would make me miserable! Now I dispatch ambulances. There's noise, but at least the crews listen to me. ;) My three year old daughter told me this: "I am going to be a big mom and have lots of girl babies, and stay home and play with babies all day, until it's time to get in the fire truck and squirt water on the fires." :D SAHM and volunteer firefighter?! SWEET!
nyxmoxie 4 years
I wanted to be a lot of things, I couldn't make up my mind. Now I'm in college as an accounting major.
Natty 4 years
I wanted to be a Judge since my older sister wanted to be lawyer, and I wanted to be in charge of her for once! I also wanted to be a waitress (because they were so nice and pretty), a chef, and a psychiatrist,
ffemt1201 6 years
a firefighter! and i totally followed my dreams!
stephiec274 6 years
i wanted to be a journalist, lawyer or psychologist. started the psych degree, changed my mind, started the teaching degree, changed my mind. now im in business but thinking about doing journalism? too many choices
thoughtgirl 6 years
Truthfully I wanted to be a cashier. Those cash register were so sexy!
marcella 6 years
I went to Catholic school and I told my fifth grade teacher (a nun) that I wanted to be a saint. I was serious. She told me that saints are very good and I wasn't so good (I was one of those kids that was ALWAYS in trouble). So, I told her if I couldn't be a saint, then I was going to be a writer. I am neither these days, but think it's pretty funny when looking back.
Marci 6 years
I wanted to be a dancer, which I did become. I wanted to be a singer, which I did become. And I used to play 'secretary' and now do Office Management, since the dancing and singing didn't put a lot of food on the table, so it all fit into the scheme somehow.
gigill 6 years
As a child, I wanted to be a teacher, actress and cooking show host!? Then as I got older I wanted to be a TV reporter/anchor, but that dream was replaced with fashion magazine reporter. Now that I've actually had experience in the media I've decided that I really enjoy producing, particularly for radio and TV and writing feature pieces for print.
luvthebosox 6 years
In kindergarten we had to draw pictures of what we wanted to be when we grew up. I drew a mom (which prickles my feminist sensibilities now!), but since then I've wanted to be a teacher, a jockey, a horse trainer, a dog trainer, a writer, a congresswoman, a political activist, a Nascar driver, a baseball GM, MLB Commissioner, the latest is a dietician. I work in insurance though. I keep telling myself it's temporary...pay off those student loans and save up a bunch of money and do what I really want. I'm getting there slowly!
hottpink 6 years
A veterinarian or an archeologist. I am in school now for fashion merchandising but choose that over archeology because I figured I could find a job easier with a fashion degree (which I do LOVE by the way) but I am thinking of switching back to archeology. I am almost 26 and I still can't decide!!!!!!!!
MandyJoBo 6 years
I wanted to be a Nun, a ballerina, a teacher, a cashier (I had a neat little store set and I loved playing store), a secretary, model, actress, Veterinarian, RN like my Mom, lawyer, psychologist, wildlife biologist, photographer, journalist, writer, editor, own a Doggy Daycare, own a vegetarian restaurant, sociologist, FBI agent, pilot, escort, cosmetician, massage therapist, respiratory therapist, school counselor and more. I devoted a part of my life to each of these aspirations and never could decide which one I wanted to do. I think I truly have too much passion to chain down in one career.
melizzle 6 years
Doctor, astronaut, magician, journalist, teacher.
freegracefrom 6 years
I remember when I was 5 or so, the teacher asked us to draw what we wanted to be when we grow up. I had no idea what I wanted to be, so I drew a waitress. Haha. I wanted to be a (classical) archaeologist for years and years. My best friend's mother laughed and totally shot that idea down, making it sound like the worst idea ever. I'm still having a hard time forgiving the woman for making fun of my dream, because I still have moments of regret about not pursuing that.
ilanac13 6 years
when i was really young i wanted to be a teacher or a child psychologist and as i grew up i realized that i don't have patience for that type of work. then i decided that i wanted to be the press secretary for the US Government, and interned there and HATED it .... so i guess it goes to show that you can want to be something forever and end up on a completely different path.
jill37 6 years
In kindergarten I wanted to be a cow. After that, I always said I wanted to be a writer. I still am a writer, and I just took 6 months off from teaching to work on my book. No luck on becoming a cow, though,
jill37 6 years
In kindergarten I wanted to be a cow. After that, I always said I wanted to be a writer. I still am a writer, and I just took 6 months off from teaching to work on my book. No luck on becoming a cow, though,
ElissaM 6 years
How nice it was to dream as a child...
squeila 6 years
It changed fairly frequently but the most memorable was probably a lollipop lady
lala788 6 years
When i was little i wanted to a lawyer, mow i'm a dentist so, didn't go as i plan , but i'm happy !
Advah 6 years
Janis Joplin! The voice, the clothes, the awsome pictures, always wanted to be her! :P Then I went through an archaeologist (was fascinated with Egypt) stage, but still secretly hoping I'd be a Janis-like rockstar one day! Oh, and writer of course.
jen22 6 years
I wanted to be a writer and a teacher. I used to write mini books when I was small. I went to college and studied English. I hope to go to grad school someday and become a professor. But right now its the legal field for me.
ninjastarlett 6 years
I was just as lazy when I was little as I am now! I wanted to be a school bus driver because I figured I'd only have to work like... 2 hours a day. I'd pick kids up in the morning, take them to school, drop them back off in the afternoon and that'd be my whole day! Oh, and the occasion field trip. =P
DoctaJones 6 years
For a long time it was a doctor. Then a comic book artist. Then a marine biologist. And finally a journalist. I'm an assistant editor at a magazine now.
i-am-awesomeness 6 years
Oh and I really wanted to be a writer! I used to write all the time when I was little, but I just don't do it anymore. Plus my confidence was kinda shot when Tisch(NYU) rejected me from their Dramatic Writing program :( And I also wanted to be a flight attendant for the longest time! haha, because I love traveling. But then I realized they really don't get paid much for all the crap they have to deal with and sometimes they have to lift passengers' suitcases to the overhead compartments and I could never physically do that... I can't even reach that high lol. And I wanted to be a commercial pilot! But I wear contacts(I don't know if I can get LASIK yet) and I would think there's some sort of height requirement!(I'm 4'11 lol). I prolly wouldn't fit into pilots clothes anyway haha.
i-am-awesomeness 6 years
I wanted to be a pediatric endocrinologist or pulmonologist. This was before I realized that doctors have to be good at science... and math. I'm not good at either, especially not math. So I had to give up on that. I still don't know what I want to be. I'm a communication studies major because I figured it would work for different jobs I'm considering-- advertising(working as a copywriter) or law. But I love languages and I always have been interested in that, so I'm thinking about changing my major to linguistics. But my school doesn't offer linguistics, so I'd have to transfer, and I want to stay in the city and continue dorming and so NYU/Columbia are basically my choices. Those schools are so competitive, I doubt I'd get in and I'm not certain that I want to change my major. Linguistics can be used if I wanna work in translating or I could even specialize in all that legal jargon, so I am so confused. If anyone has any suggestions for me, please send me a message!! Thanks much!
mguy414 6 years
I wanted to be a vet for the longest time. Then one day I decided I wanted to be an obstetrician since I looked it up in the dictionary, I wanted to be that for a LONG time, then forensic scientist, then a construction lawyer or a medical lawyer because I like to argue, then a dentist, economics teacher and finally...finally...a sports psychologist.
wackdoodle 6 years
Up until age 4 I said "I want to be a doctor!" And that made my parents happy. Then my mom had a stroke and then her brain tumor was discovered and I spent the next year watch doctors and surgeons tear my mother's head open without ever saying a thing. My dad was still pushing for me to be a doctor - buying me little toy medical kits, doctor Barbies and medical charts at age 7. And then I told him and my mom I think I want to be an artist instead. My dad said "Oh a doctor who's also an artist." No, just an artist. Then at age 9 my mom told me her brain tumor was back and was worse than before and a new neurosurgeon was going to try to remove it all but he had told her that she'd probably die on the operating table or shortly after. The surgery was scheduled to happen on my 10th birthday. I and my whole family, brothers, sisters, my dad, my mom's parents and siblings spent the entire day in the hospital. I didn't care that it was my birthday, I just wanted the operation to be a success so I could have a mom for as long as I could. About 13 hours after they started the surgery, the neurosurgeon came out with blood and grey matter on his booties. He told us all that he overestimated what he could do. She probably would not recover from the surgery and if she did she wouldn't survive very long but he didn't want any of us to tell her the truth. At ten I thought this surgeon is cold-hearted, his dead inside and I could never do what he's doing nor would I ever want to come out and say my ego got in the way of my good judgment. He ignored his fellow doctors opinions regarding his aggressive surgical approach. I told my dad in front of the surgeon that day for the last time - "I will never be a doctor or surgeon. I will never break an entire families heart because my ego got in the way of the facts. I could never remove my heart and empathy just to get a paycheck." My dad never again pushed for me to study medicine - instead he supported my talent for art and my art studies, however he and the rest of my family know that I have a talent for medical research and analysis.
Jude-C 6 years
I mean, a published, known writer, of course.
Jude-C 6 years
A writer, which I still want to be. I've got two short stories published now and a finished novel that's gotten good feedback as I try to find representation for it, so I guess I'm on the right track. It's just that when I was little, I thought it would be way easier and faster to get there ;)
millarci 6 years
When I was younger I wanted to be either an animator or a cartoonist. I eventually went to school and studied graphic design and now I am a full time designer. Close enough right? lol!
uptown_girl 6 years
The first thing I ever said I wanted to be was a "Stuntman", which my parents corrected as "Stuntwoman" or "Stuntperson". Oddly, I think I always KNEW I wanted to work in TV. It's like it's seemed CRAZY, like, how would I do it? (I was from a really rural area where everyone's parents were like teachers, factory workers, carpenters, mechanics, farmers). But I honestly don't think a job outside of TV was ever something I considered! The TV industry is cr-a-a-a-a-zy, but I love it.
verily 6 years
I wanted to be a doctor. As I got into college though, I realized how much I was just trying to live up to my dad's expectations and not live up to mine. So, I changed majors, pursued an English and MIS degree instead, and now work in a technical environment. My dream career is to become a librarian. I just need to go back to school and get my Master's.
eeeyore138 6 years
Hootie - i wanted to be a vet and a cop too!!!
anna_muffin 6 years
Just like heineken67, I wanted to be an archaeologist. I changed my mind after seeing some movie, in which an archaeologist found a scorpion in his shoe ;-) But I got to try it out during two summers. It was fun, but not really for me. I also wanted to be a dancer, but then I gained 20 pounds and it took me too long to get rid of them :-( Today I'm studying CS, but I'm more and more fascinated by Biology, so I'm leaning towards Computational Biology.
cubadog 6 years
I wanted to be a Vet or an ER Doctor, now I am an apparel developer.
jasmint 6 years
I wanted to be a fashion designer from a very early age, and then by the time I was eleven or twelve I switched to filmmaker and/or interior designer. I haven't really strayed, surprisingly.
aljefferson-tbag 6 years
i just wanted to make it out of the Cave ... you can take the Cave out of the Man but not the Man out of the Cave
mandy_frost 6 years
Oh wow. Here goes (of what I can remember): writer, librarian, flight attendant, chef, obgyn (All I knew when I was a kid is that you got to help moms and babies.), general doctor, Senator, President, director, producer, actress, comedian, and news anchor are all I can remember. I also wanted to have 20 kids and drive them around in a school bus, so I guess bus driver? Anyhow, I'm now in politics and am considering law school.
CoconutPie 6 years
I went through so many phases... Astronaut, doctor, journalist, vet, chef, spy (?!?), actress, ... Today I'm 25 and I'm still going to University. And I still have no clue what I'm gonna do. I like too many things but I don't have a real passion. Except traveling maybe. Unfortunately professional traveler is not an option.
Renann22 6 years
When I was in 1st grade, I told my mom I wanted to be a teacher. I don't remember that, but I use to play school until about 7th grade. I also wanted to be a Olympic Fiqure Skater. I took lessons until 7th grade! In 7th grade I wanted to be the next Barbra Walters.. LOL... I wanted to travel and interview famous people. Then in H.S. I had dreams to be an author and pursue journalism. In College, I was miserable my first year in my journalism major. I had this huge fight with my mom b/c she told me to major in English and be a teacher. I said "no way in h*ll" Guess what: I minored in English and became a elementary teacher. I guess Moms are right about things. I love teaching. I do still want to write a book one day!
Le-Luxe 6 years
A Vet, until I realized that it also meant putting animals down (not just cuddling with them all day...lol)
bfly1133 6 years
From age four until I was a freshman in high school I wanted to be a laywer. On occasion I wanted to get into interior design and decorating. Freshman year I really thought about getting into sports broadcasting, but then I realized I do not have the voice for it. :) When I entered college my intention was to continue on to law school and become a sports and entertainment agent. Once in college my ideas switched to my passion which is film. Now I am an office manager and a Realtor. I have always been a writer and one day I would like to write and direct my own movie. Or write a book.
emalove 6 years
I wanted to be a ballerina when I was little! Or a gymnast! In high school, I went back and forth between writer and broadcast journalist. I went to college to become a rehabilitation counselor, but I ended up becoming a special education teacher! And now, I can't imagine it any other way!
classysassy 6 years
i wanted to be a doctor.
Tari007 6 years
When I was much younger I wanted to be a veterinarian, then as a teenager I wanted to be an environmental hero, I went to school for it and half-way through I changed my mind and focused more on my biology classes...today I am a Scientist at a Biotechnology Company in Boston and I love discovering things. :smile:
pink-elephant 6 years
I wanted to be so many things. first an artist, then a writer, then a photographer....but I ended up majoring in psychology.and I love it!
stellarcourtney 6 years
I wanted to draw pictures all day and now I am a graphic designer, so I guess it worked out.
psychobabble 6 years
The progression went something like this: figure skater, flight attendant, forensic scientist for the FBI, epidemiologist, various medical professions, psychologist, nurse. I'm in classes now to be a Nurse and get my Nurse Practitioner in Adult Acute Care (ICU work)
bellaressa 6 years
I was going to be a Virologist until I worked 3 years in a lab. I loved doing the experients and lab write-up. I actually even had my own project, but doing the same experient everyday for years was starting to get boring. I love biology, reading it, and studying; but doing wasn't me.
tiff58 6 years
Oh, so many things! A teacher, nurse, hairdresser, inventor, author (still want to do that), CEO :) , doctor, epidemiologist
elle-j 6 years
a wedding planner
eightieslingo 6 years
A ballerina. I've taken dance every year since I was 3 but never got to be a professional, so now I teach. It's a lot of fun. But I also wanted to be a teacher. I played school all the time with my sister. So now I'm going to college to be an elementary teacher.
fashionhore 6 years
The ones I remember are president of the United States (really), grade-school teacher, actress/singer, fashion designer, and nurse. I am now in school for journalism, and I still don't know what I want to do.
vouninou 6 years
It changed all the time ... teacher (I guess for the summer off), having a flower shop (I dropped the idea as a teenager when I learned that you have to get up very early to buy your flower), interior designer, researcher (I used to had great hopes for a Nobel prize), reporter, novelist, lawyer, business woman, forensic scientist (and CSI wasn't even on our screen) .... I think the only thing I knew that I didn't want to do was doctor or nurse because I was so scared to have to deal with bloody situations. In the end, I studied industrial chemistry and now I'm a software developer ... which I like :-)
SkinnyMarie 6 years
syako that is too funny!
LesleyP825 6 years
So many things - a teacher, chef, a mom, a doctor, a nurse.... Now I'm an accountant.
sweetrae80 6 years
I wanted to be a bus driver- I used to put my dolls on the stairs and I would sit on the bottom step and pretend to stop and drop them off. Then I realized that real kids would be a lot louder and annoying then my stuffed animals!
jessy777 6 years
An actress. I still sometimes wish to pursue that dream.
Lovely_1 6 years
A vet. Then a mom haha!
heineken67 6 years
I wanted to be an archaeologist.
paramita 6 years
First an astronaut, and then a mechanical engineer to make underwater trains :). I studied computer science and graphic design. But I believe my true calling is to be a writer, which is what I'm doing now :).
syako 6 years
:rotfl: there.
ALSW 6 years
I wanted to be a novelist or an architect. :)
syako 6 years
during the summers I wanted to be a teacher (so I could get three months off) My sister when she was really small would tell people who asked her that she wanted to be on a diet when she grew up. Lol. She heard my mom talking about it, and wanted to be like mom... :rofl:
Taadie 6 years
a poet, novelist or some other type of writer.
Hootie 6 years
Tee hee... For a while when I was young I wanted to be an opera singer!
Hootie 6 years
A vet & a cop.
Jillz1128 6 years
I wanted to be a vet......but I hated science. Then I wanted to be a lawyer, and I am now in law school!
SkinnyMarie 6 years
a Dolphin trainer, or an architect. I'm pretty close with being an interior designer. I also wanted to be She-ra when I was 6
flowerpotpot 6 years
I wanted to be a writer. Perhaps when I retire and have more interesting things to write about. :)
Shopaholichunny 6 years
I wanted to be an actress, an astronaut, and a FBI agent but now I'm going to college to be a Criminal Psychologist. :)
AnnieMarie 6 years
I always wanted to be a marine biologist, all the way up until we had to dissect the fetal pig in advanced bio in high school. No thank you. Now I sort of want to be a lawyer when I "grow up" or maybe a politician, a writer, who knows...
erratic-assassin 6 years
LOL, when I was 6 I told my mom I wanted to work at PAYLESS! lol but when I was in my tweens I wanted to be a cop. I've evolved from makeup artist to now accountant! crazy huh?
beram1220 6 years
I wanted to be a teacher and a model - random i know! But i was always tall and skinny so I guess thats where the model part came in...
aimeeb 6 years
An orthopedic surgeon and a geologist. Ha.
x_juicyfruit 6 years
It changed all the time. One day I wanted to be a teacher, the next a doctor. The only thing that remained constant was to be a singer, but now I only do that for fun. :)
swt-strwbrry-sgr 6 years
an architect :(
grits 6 years
a teacher...which i've actually been thinking about a lot lately again :)
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text: 467 FXUS64 KMAF 221101 AFDMAF AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 601 AM CDT Fri Aug 22 2014 .DISCUSSION... The latest Aviation Discussion is included below. && .AVIATION... A low level jet over the Permian Basin is lifting to the northeast with KMAF radar indicating low level winds diminishing. Therefore, will not carry low level wind shear at KMAF. VFR conditions will prevail areawide through the period. Thunderstorms will develop again this afternoon/evening, but probabilities are too low to carry at any TAF sites. 67 && .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 427 AM CDT Fri Aug 22 2014/ Our area continues to be sandwiched in between a slow moving upper low over the Desert SW and the upper ridge over the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Not much change is expected today as compared to yesterday as we still have a sfc trough axis over the area along with disturbances moving north within the weak flow aloft. One of these disturbances is likely helping produce heavy rain across El Paso this morning. Most of the models have come into a bit better agreement regarding this afternoons rain chances. The sfc trough axis should lie somewhere across SE NM south into the Davis Mountains. This is where the highest PoPs will be placed, tapering down to the east. Even though storms will likely move north they will also propagate east along outflow boundaries. PWATS remain near 1.5" so heavy rain is a good possibility with these storms especially as they train over the same areas. Convection will become more isolated and confined mostly to SE NM and the higher terrain of W TX this weekend and most of next week as the sfc trough retrogrades west. Temperatures will remain above normal into next week as the ridge continues its influence over us. Another trough is expected to dig into the Rockies early next week, however models disagree with the strength. The ECMWF is deeper with the trough while the GFS is more progressive and quickly builds a ridge across the western U.S. Both models push a cold front into the Southern Plains with precip developing along it. Will not change too much in the extended just yet as the models continue to resolve the pattern next week. && .MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NM...NONE. TX...NONE. && $$ 67/29 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at: http://facebook.com/NWSMidland http://twitter.com/NWSMidland Check us out on the internet at: http://weather.gov/midland


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Strong t-storms possible this afternoon, evening
Published: Jul 10 2013 06:55:38 AM EDT Updated On: Jul 10 2013 03:23:04 PM EDT
Showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect the area overnight. Otherwise, look for mostly cloudy skies overnight along with humid conditions and lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday will be another active day with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible at times.
Any thunderstorm overnight and on Thursday could be on the strong side, bringing us some strong wind gusts, drenching downpours and possible flooding.
We also expect to see clouds and some sunshine on Thursday with sticky conditions and highs in the low to mid 80s.
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SALEM - A two-car, two-motorcycle crash at the intersection of Pine Lake Road and state Route 45 Sunday evening left five injured, including one person who was transported by helicopter from the scene.
An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper from the Canfield Post said it appeared this vehicle was southbound on state Route 45 and struck the rear of another southbound car which was stopped to turn east on Pine Lake Road, forcing the other car left of center into the path of two northbound motorcycles.
On-scene personnel included Perry Township Fire and Police, Green Township Fire and EMS, Goshen Township Police, KLG and EMT and STAT MedEvac.
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On roads and demonstrations
ISLINGTON in St Mary appears to be the latest township demonstrating over poor road conditions. From the reports, Islington is a bit of a fortress as all exits and entrances are in poor condition, and the citizens have taken to the streets, but by foot.
Roads are sensitive areas to tread on if the public is not satisfied that it is getting proper returns on moneys paid to the tax collector. Citizens have resorted to demonstrations time and again over roads, water, electricity, alleged police misconduct, and not necessarily in that order. The media coverage given to these outbursts provide a voice for persons who are otherwise unable to attract the cameras by making a speech in the dining rooms of the Terra Nova or the Pegasus.
It's equal time, folks, and the demonstrators play it out for what it's worth. Every second on the TV counts, and if they have a point to make, why not make it with all the drama and passion and wheeling and spinning around that, for my money, is more fascinating than the boring cold fish speeches made by politicians, private sector organisations, and service club presidents at their formal affairs.
One thing is certain, the road demonstrations may not reap long-term results, but in the short term it proves to be the quickest way to get the councillor or the member of the Parliament to respond. Nowadays we notice that the councillor or 'caretaker' is usually sent out by the MP to announce that "even as we speak material is on its way, and I have it on good authority that repairs will start forthwith by tomorrow."
So even if tomorrow neve comes, the demonstrators have secured their evening spot on the news and earned a round of fine entertainment and instant stardom, at least for that one day.
The truth is that demonstrations have their cycle and the agencies responsible for the project know this, so they play for time and hope that another crisis will develop which will take up the attention of the media in some other space by the next day.
But not all demonstrations are one-stop events as some of us have discovered to our quandary. I have been on the wrong end of demonstrations during my career and have had to play eyeball games with the perpetrators for several days. A roadblock for more than a day, is a serious thing and demonstrators have found the energy and the time to keep up the pressure and on occasions win the battle.
But demonstrations also have their funny side, as the temptation to play bad man on TV is strong and has lent itself to caricature, sometimes to the loss of the aggrieved party.
There was occasion when I addressed a protest outside the gate of my company, identified the leaders, and arranged for a meeting under calmer conditions. On turning to go back to my office, satisfied that I had secured a breathing space, the ringleader, called to me "Missa Neita, Missa Neita yu cyan go way yet sah." "Why not?" "TVJ no come yet sah." Both of us were obviously scripted to play star roles on the news that night. Unfortunately for my young friend, I had to dash his hopes.
We take our roads seriously. One of the most frightening things is when a pregnant woman or a sick child cannot reach the doctor or the hospital because of bad roads. Farmers and their produce are sometimes marooned and unable to get to the market especially if heavy rains have made the roads, bad enough under normal conditions, impassable.
Tessanne's quip about our road conditions in Jamaica upset the authorities, but we all have to concede that the majority of our roads, once you leave our excellent highways, are second and third class to say the least.
Conversely, Jamaica is said to have once had the best road network system in the world, and certainly the colonial engineers formerly in charge of the PWD laid down some incredibly outstanding roadways around corners, uphill, and through rough terrain that were safe for driving and getting around until time took its toll (no pun intended).
Melrose Hill and Spur Tree Hill roads in Manchester were engineering feats, same for Long Hill in St James, and the James Hill road in Clarendon, where some of the most beautiful views take you unawares. Include the main road from Port Morant around the coast to Boston, and the famous Mount Diablo and Mount Rosser in St Catherine. The ribbon and double corners were well executed, and I remember the most frightening experiences travelling downhill on a bus around sour-sop corner on the Chapleton road. Spur Tree corner also leaves you breathless, sadly today it still accounts for tragic accidents if trucks lose their brakes and careen down the hill towards St Elizabeth.
I recall the stories of a very strange spot at the bottom of Spur Tree Hill on the border of St Elizabeth at Gutters where drivers would often pause to prove a point that vehicles could coast freewheel and uphill for a few yards, this one was never proven in my lifetime, but would have been one for the Guiness Book of Records.
Cecil Lloyd Allen
Speaking of the Spur Tree route that was the road taken by students returning to Munro College by car from the eastern end of Jamaica. C Lloyd Allen, who died on Tuesday, was my very good friend from those days. We both entered Munro the same year and were 'interred' in the same house, Pearman. From those early days C Lloyd was a colourful character who could bluster his way in and out of every situation, stamping his personality on almost every aspect of Munro life in sports, score sessions, Hampton romances, and teasing masters.
He was absolutely loyal to his friends and to his school, and up to his death maintained contact with Munronians around the world. He tried his hand at every game and sometimes made the team more out of an extraordinary confidence in himself rather than skill. I remember his warning remarks to other hopefuls who were called upon to try out for the school cricket team, "many are called but few are chosen".
No surprise that he captained the Jamaica tennis team and as president of the boxing board heaven knows what prevented him from putting on the gloves to engage in a match or two (unfortunately there was no extra lightweight division in which he could try his hand).
We had a long conversation at the Pegasus one morning recently, where he had gone for a tennis match and we rapped for over an hour about Munro days, Munro personalities, and mutual school friends around the world.
Our last conversation was on the telephone a couple months ago when he upbraided me for not writing a column about Munro in the 1950s, and in fact ordered me in his inimitable style to do so. I will miss him, as will his countless other friends, and expect to hear from him in respect to this column, "What happen Neita, you couldn't do better than that?" Walk good, C Lloyd.
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Paint stains on clothes.
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A report is out today that Ireland is working on hosting a 2014 game between Penn State and Central Florida. The Irish publication The Journal is also reporting that Alabama could be making a trip across the pond as soon as 2016 and 2018 to play Notre Dame. The opponent for the Tide would be a familiar one. Alabama and Notre Dame have played seven times with the Irish leading the series (5-2). The two recently meet in the Discover BCS National Championship; Alabama dominated the Irish 42-14.
College football is relatively new to Ireland with only a handful of games ever played there. Last season Notre Dame opened up with Navy in front of 48,000 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
The site of the rumored Alabama-Notre Dame game is still in question. Notre Dame played Navy at Aviva Stadium, but Penn State will play in the older, but bigger Croke Park which seats 82,300.
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Mon. 12:17pm: Alleged drug dealer changes plea to guilty
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A Warren man agents said was linked to a local crime ring with ties to Detroit has changed his plea in federal court from not guilty to guilty. Ahmen McCollum, 28, is scheduled to be sentenced Sep....
Who was that Lawyer in the paper yelling about he can't wait to take some of these cases the state built over a 2wk period to trial, entrapment and all? Whoever it was either did'nt get any business from that publicity ploy because folks knew to avoid him or he ended up convincing them to plead guilty. Wish I could recall the name, oh well just goes to show it's a bad idea to trust a Lawyer asking for money. Take a Public Defender, do your own legal research and save your money for commissary! Here's an idea, challenge these lawyers to wave their retainer fee until they actually win the case!
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very crowd city, especially in peak season thera are lot of china mainland people in there. but the direction to every tourist spot is very clear
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very crowd city, especially in peak season thera are lot of china mainland people in there. but the direction to every tourist spot is very clear
I liked Hong Kong because it was active and vibrant and exciting. There was never a dull moment on the city streets. However, I'm definitely sure that I would have had a better time had I known someone who lived in the area to take me around. Sure, there are are guided tours and these can be fun for many people, but I was looking for something a little less artificial. Because I didn't know anyone, I was sort of at the mercy of the more commercial attractions. Not bad, but not great either.
Insider Tip:If you have a friend, connect with them and have them take you around. If not, do A LOT of research beforehand before you visit Hong Kong.
I really enjoyed my time in hong kong. The city itself has some interesting sights and is very different from the rest of china. Outside the city there is also a lot of interesting places and some good hiking trails. Would recommend hiking to the top of landau peak and visiting the budda on the island.
hong kong is an amazing city with tunes of things to do and see. have a free day to hike out of kowloonhong kong and see the nature of the island. the museums are also great. by night go to LKF area and just pick one of the barsclubs which you think has the best music.
Insider Tip:on your first day dont forget to get at the subway an OCTOPUS card which you will use every time in the subway, 7-11, the bus and a lot of other stores. have a great trip.
Hong Kong is a modern city with lots of contrasts from skyscrapers to green mountains from busy road intersections to beautiful natural parks.. It is a safe city full of vibrant nightlife for youth. It is tourist friendly with state of the art transportation system and many activities and things to do.. You can walk around street markets, go to beaches, try your luck at the casinos in nearby Macau, hike in wild forests, or go up the mountain for a magnificent view of The skyline...
Insider Tip:If you get lost don't hesitate to ask locals for directions they are more than welcome to help you or even take you there! If you go to temple market or ladies markets be sure to bargain with half the price they start telling you.


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Redlands' year-long 125th anniversary party is starting to shape up.
So many organizations have stepped forward with activities pegged to the anniversary that the 2013 calendar is starting to get a little crowded, the committee that is laying all these plans realized during a meeting earlier this week.
It's getting difficult to schedule a weekend event without it stepping on the toes of some other weekend event already planned, the planners have found.
But event tied to the anniversary celebration is going to impact your ability to discard hazardous waste at the city's disposal site on Saturday morning, Nov. 3. The hazardous waste drop-off site will be closed because the fire department personnel who usually staff it will be otherwise engaged.
The official announcement says that the disposal site will be closed "due to fire department work requirements."
That's the tiniest bit of a fib. A prevarication, as it were.
Here's the real scoop.
What's really going on is a group photograph. All fire department personnel will get together downtown on Saturday morning, Nov. 3, to recreate a historic fire department photo.
The equipment and fire department staff will be posed just as they were in the original photo and the new photo will be added to the city's historical record.
So, hang onto that hazardous waste for a week. The fire department staff will be on hand to accept it as usual next weekend.


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WWE Main Event comes waltzing back into our lives tonight (May 22, 2013) at 8 p.m. ET on ION Television from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. As per usual, this episode was taped on Tuesday prior to the SmackDown tapings.
Tonight's show features The Miz & Alberto Del Rio vs. Big E. Langston & Wade Barrett.
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