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I've become quite the quitter over the last couple of years.
That's a lot of quitting – and it looks pretty bad since those are all good things that I should be doing regularly.
But I quit a few not-so-good things too:
I may have quit a lot over the last year, but I definitely didn't quit loving this little dreamboat.
It's been a heck of a year – I still can't wrap my head around the fact that AJ is a whole YEAR old now. Wasn't this just happening yesterday?
I heard rumors that it would take a year to feel like myself again after having a baby. Couldn't have been truer! I may have felt "normal" physically a handful of months after AJ was born, but it was definitely a bigger adjustment than that. Everything – literally EVERYTHING – about our life changed. I mean, I knew it would all change, but it is still quite the adjustment. But I think I've finally found balance being a mom that works outside of the home. The three of us have settled into a good routine & we're a happy family of three. We really couldn't ask for anything more.
I quietly started running again back in February, using Active's Couch to 5k app, and on Friday I "ran" my first timed event since AJ was born! Hell, since before I got pregnant. …and now that I think about it, since early 2012 when I completed my last half marathon.
I seriously had my doubts about whether Couch to 5k would work for me. I've used the Galloway method for years – since moving to Florida nearly 10 years ago. I really didn't think I'd be able to kick the interval habit, but I've been pleasantly surprised with my progress so far.
Friday night's event matched up with my Week 5 Day 3 workout: 5 min walk, 20 min jog, 5 min walk.
I honestly went into it thinking I'd need to take a walk break during those 20 minutes. There was no way I'd be able to jog for 20 minutes!
But I did. I wasn't going fast but I wasn't walking. (I even jogged through a water stop because I knew that if I stopped once, I'd be tempted to stop 3,048,752 more times.)
This may be a good time to mention my heart rate: I'm not wearing a heart rate monitor. I tend to get geeked out when I wear one, which causes my HR to get higher faster for no reason at all. The last time I wore one, I ended up giving myself a panic attack because I was going up a giant hill and my heart rate rose. Um, duh! Anyway, I saw that number going up & I freaked out. So now I use "perceived exertion" instead – much better for me mentally this way, and I can tell that it's nowhere near as high as it was getting before. (I never had any issues with short distances, only when I was running half marathons. So I'm not planning on doing any long distances.)
Because the Couch to 5k app only took me through 30 minutes (2.4 miles), I had to decide whether I'd finish out the 5k by walking, alternating jogging and walking, or jogging only. I'm still surprised at myself, but I jogged the rest of the distance! I'm actually still surprised that I wasn't even tempted to walk during that last section.
I ended up with a chip time of 39:53 for an average pace of 12:50 per mile. Again, not fast, but not horrible considering I walked 10 of those minutes.
I'm not going to delude myself – running still isn't something I look forward to – but I'll take it as a good sign that I didn't hate every step of that 5k, or the training runs leading up to it so far.
Of course, I didn't take any pictures at all because I'm a horrible blogger – I can't even post regularly, so I definitely can't be expected to take pictures.
Maybe this is happening because it's race season in FL and I keep seeing people post about each awesome event they've run. Or maybe it's because I keep seeing people register for fall marathons. Or maybe even because I'm completely embarrassed at the fact that I weigh almost as much today as I did the day before I delivered AJ….read more →
When I was pregnant, I went from "I have no desire at all to breastfeed" to "I want to breastfeed for at least 6 months, 12 if we can handle it" thanks to the birthing and baby-care classes we took. I was so convinced I could do it I even attended classes dedicated to breastfeeding and pumping (for once I…read more →
Happy half-birthday to my favorite person on the world! It seems like just yesterday little AJ made his way into this world, and yet here we are with a 6-month old baby that's getting bigger by the minute. He's sitting up on his own & rolling back and forth like it's nobody's business. …even in his sleep giving me a…read more →
I now realize it's possible for time to simultaneously FLY by, and go at a snail's pace. Somehow, our little AJ is three(.5) months old already — and yet sometimes I wonder how he can be only three months old because it feels like he's been with us for much longer than that. Whether it's been a long three months,…read more →
So, I counted my chickens before they hatched. I am definitely not "making it" anymore. I've been back at work now for almost 6 weeks and I think my last true workout was 3 weeks ago. We're trying to get ourselves into a routine, but it's been rough, and I definitely don't feel like I have any extra time to…read more →
We just made it through our first two weeks back at work and in daycare! Granted, it's not "full" weeks yet — I'm in the office M/W/F and work from home on T/Th. Believe it or not, it's harder (read: more exhausting) on days that I'm working from home than days I'm in the office. The first day I dropped…read more →
I was cleared on Thursday to "resume normal activity" at my 6-week postpartum appointment. And that whole "resume regular activity" thing includes starting to work out again. I've been walking, but nothing really over 2 miles. That's it for workouts since mid-July when I stopped taking Restore the Core. To help whip myself back into shape, I registered for the…read more →
Happy One Month Birthday Andrew! He's celebrating by napping… Things have been going well overall, but we're still definitely a bit shell shocked. This whole "parents of a newborn" thing can be ROUGH at times! No joke. (I mean, I knew it was going to be hard…but dang, it's HARD. I should say though, the good times are really good too…read more →


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Investment conference to educate, elucidate
Comox Valley EchoPublished: Friday, January 25, 2013
The so-called "fiscal cliff" may have been averted (for now), but local investors have largely been left with more questions than answers.
When will mortgage rates go up? Is gold still a smart investment or has that ship sailed?
And, ultimately: "What now?"
A panel of investment experts will provide answers to those questions and more on Saturday, February 2 at the annual "Look Ahead" Outlook Conference, presented by DWM Securities.
"Whether you're a business owner or an individual investor, a stock market dabbler or a first-time home buyer, you will get something out of this," says Russ Wigle, an associate investment advisor with DWM Securities.
"In terms of topics that will be covered, we tried to keep it as broad and relevant as we could."
Subjects to be discussed include mortgages, U.S. real estate investment, ways to guarantee income for life, income fund updates and, of course, gold - to buy or not to buy.
Sponsored in part by Manulife Financial, Sunstone Realty and Dynamic Funds, the "Look Ahead" conference promises informative presentations from some of the nation's top financial authorities.
Speakers will include Rory Matheson, Dynamic Funds' regional vice-president of sales for Western Canada; Stephen McDermott, Manulife Financial's regional vice-president for Vancouver Island; and James Gauthier, an award-winning investment funds analyst with DWM Securities and one of Canada's most prominent and well-informed investors.
"We've put together an outstanding lineup of speakers, all extremely knowledgeable," says Wigle.
"We obviously encourage our clients to take advantage of their expertise and to come armed with their questions."
DWM Securities, a Canadian company, has been offering financial advice to Comox Valley residents for more than 15 years. Educating and motivating clients, says Wigle, has always been a priority.
"An educated investor will almost always make better decisions," he says.
"People have seen a lot of volatility in their investments over the last couple of years. If we can provide good information and share our experiences about investing in today's economy, then that's win-win for everyone."
The "Look Ahead" conference will be held Saturday, February 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Crown Isle Resort Ballroom.
Lunch, as well as light refreshments, will be provided during the conference.
General admission is $20, and the event is free for DWM Securities clients.
For more information, and to register, call Laura Nickel at 250338-5222 or RSVP to lnickel@ dundeewealth.com.


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The month-long program is available Monday through Friday to anyone age eight or older. Cost of enrollment is $101 per person, double occupancy required. "Skiing and snowboarding can be intimidating if you haven't tried them before, so we're offering a learning experience that's easy, safe and fun," says Talia Freeman, marketing director for Beech Mountain Resort. "Additionally, this program provides an affordable entry point for folks who don't want to make a significant upfront investment."
Registering for "Skiing 101 at Beech" is simple. Just contact any of the participating lodging options listed at: www.BeechMtn.com/skiing101 and ask for the Skiing 101 package. The accommodation will book your room and provide a voucher at check-in to be redeemed at the ski resort for a lesson, equipment rental, helmet rental, and lift ticket. So grab a friend or family member and take advantage of this opportunity to venture into a new sport during national Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month.
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Petition! New Star Wars RTS.
Posted 24 July 2007 - 05:11 AM
Now if I can just remember my Lucasarts account
WE want Republic at War
Posted 24 July 2007 - 09:39 AM
If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you; But if you really make them think, they'll hate you. -- Don Marquis
Posted 05 August 2007 - 04:42 AM
Posted 05 August 2007 - 04:52 AM
Posted 05 August 2007 - 06:54 AM
If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you; But if you really make them think, they'll hate you. -- Don Marquis
Posted 05 August 2007 - 07:11 AM
Posted 05 August 2007 - 04:28 PM
A new game would be awesome, especially if they added some other features like diplomacy and government control (doing stuff like taxing) , and added stuff like new units and heroes and maybe other eras like Clone Wars.
Edited by The Wiz, 05 August 2007 - 06:35 PM.
Posted 05 August 2007 - 04:30 PM
Do it Petro XD
Posted 05 August 2007 - 05:13 PM
Damnit petro, you guys kick so much ass id be disappointed if anyone beat you to making something like a new star wars rts. (Excuse my language)
Posted 06 August 2007 - 04:50 AM
Make a new game with the Clone War is a good thing for the fan of star wars and for the company who will make it. I think, not you?
Posted 06 August 2007 - 12:05 PM
Lucasarts forums
Empire at war filefront forums
UEAW forums
Phoenix rising forums
Dawn of victory forums
PFF forums
Here you go, and remember this will be one hell of a petition when it's finally finished.
If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you; But if you really make them think, they'll hate you. -- Don Marquis
Posted 07 August 2007 - 01:15 AM
Both EaW and FoC were great games in theory, maybe a little bit of idea tweaks, but for the most part they were great. The game just needs to simply redone into quality work i.e. smoother running and a better master server for online multiplayer, the latter for sure.
Posted 08 August 2007 - 03:57 AM
How many sigs do you think this'll grab? o.o
Posted 12 August 2007 - 07:06 AM
I'd like to see an all-encommpasing RTS that starts at maybe CW level (KOTOR is too far back to start, given the lack of info on the periods between that and the prequels) and continues through most of the EU after that...
The EAW/FOC galactic map is good, I'd like to see that return, but a new style of space/land combat and the way battles are initiated would be nice (by that I mean work in Rebellion-style stuff as someone else said: blockade, sabotage, PRELIMINARY bombardment to take out armies and key points and even win the planet without fighting a ground battle. Oh, and Diplomacy properly worked would absolutely rock.) Also, a heck of a lot more units, the ones each side had in EAW/FOC were just not enough.
And yeah, I'd like to see Petroglyph make it, since I liked what they did with EAW/FOC. The Dawn of War people would be good too, but I don't know how they'd go with a SW space battle since I've only ever seen ground combat thus far in the DOW series.
Posted 25 August 2007 - 12:54 PM
But don't rush it. I'd rather wait 5 years for a high quality game than 1 year for a mediocre one.
Posted 05 September 2007 - 06:32 AM
I would jump at EaW2, perhaps continuing after FoC, or even go back to the clone war's
However, having Co-op galactic conquest would be a must, thats the 1 thing EaW miss
Edited by Rico, 05 September 2007 - 06:33 AM.
Posted 13 September 2007 - 01:44 AM
Elaborating on the end of FoC having a Clone Wars mode(With galactic conquest and skirmishes) and a way to disable the Consortium on regular maps for the WIN on Empire at War 2 or whatever the name would be, I'd buy it without knowing anything about the game if I knew Petroglyph had made it anyway.
Edited by Auron_Kast, 13 September 2007 - 01:45 AM.
Posted 15 September 2007 - 09:44 AM
We need more Star Wars RTS games!
Posted 16 September 2007 - 12:28 AM
Halo Wars > Star Craft 2 > UAW.
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i mean im starting to think he uses a speech to text tool
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if you asked him if it was raining outside he would respond with a 900 page discertation on the rain and its molecules and how its affecting the **** beetle in kenya
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Restaurant Alma
- Address:
528 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414Neighborhood:
Downtown / North Loop
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $50 and over
Restaurant Alma
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.restaurantalma.com/
- Phone: (612) 379-4909
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
We are CLOSED on the following dates for the year 2013:
Memorial Day, Monday May 27
July 4th, Thursday July 4
Labor Day, Monday September 2
Thanksgiving, Thursday November 28
Christmas, Tuesday-Thursday, December 24, 25, 26
New Year's Day, Wednesday January 1, 2014
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Alexander Roberts
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Counter Seating, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: We have a small private mezzanine dining space with seating for up to 15 guests.
- Private Party Contact: Hannah Drehmann 612 379-4909x
A word from Restaurant Alma
Opened in 1999, Restaurant Alma is a casual fine dining restaurant, offering eclectic American cuisine and warm hospitality in a rustic historically preserved building. A high, open beam ceiling, exposed brick columns and concrete floors display the original space, while an open kitchen, banquette seating and gentle lighting contribute to an intimate and contemporary feel.Continued
Alma is best known for sourcing the best quality seasonal ingredients available and features a high percentage of local and organic products. Our menu changes every six to eight weeks, offering both new and signature dishes. We feature both a three course tasting menu format, allowing the customer to select any three dishes from the menu for $50 and a la carte options.
Alma has been awarded 4 stars by the StarTribune and shares the #1 food ranking in ZAGAT for Minneapolis/St. Paul
Alma is best known for sourcing the best quality seasonal ingredients available and features a high percentage of local and organic products. Our menu changes every six to eight weeks, offering both new and signature dishes. We feature both a three course tasting menu format, allowing the customer to select any three dishes from the menu for $50 and a la carte options.
Alma has been awarded 4 stars by the StarTribune and shares the #1 food ranking in ZAGAT for Minneapolis/St. Paul
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
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Restaurant Alma reviews from OpenTable diners
223 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4.7Service4.6
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (196)special occasion (164)neighborhood gem (117)romantic (104)notable wine list (102)hot spot (25)good for groups (10)late-night find (7)great for lunch (2)kid-friendly (2)vibrant bar scene (2)Show More
- Fabulous Vegetarian MenuOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/23/2014So great to find a place that had a specific vegetarian menu! Each dish that was brought out was fantastic, creative, and delicious. The service was great and you could tell they loved being a part of making great food. Lovely place.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Tasting menu with wine pairing was perfect!OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 11/22/2014We were visiting from out of town and decided on Alma from online recommendations - it was delightful. There was variety on the options for the courses (keep in mind, only pre-fixed menu is available), and the wine pairing was perfect. I'll be going every time we're back in Minneapolis.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A most excellent dinerFannyDined on 11/21/2014Our dinner was perfect in every way. The staff, the very very interesting menu, and the little extra touches that make you feel so welcome. The food was absolutely delicious. It makes me smile to recall the entire evening experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- always deliciousTookusDined on 11/21/2014We are always wowed by the fact that Alma constantly and consistently makes the most amazing food in town! Can hardly wait for the café to open. I don't think we'll ever eat at another restaurant again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Still RemarkableJNunezVIPDined on 11/20/2014Restaurant Alma remains remarkable even after years on the scene. Wine list is terrific with a nice variety of price points. Really hard to choose from each of the options from appetizer through dessert. The Bison tartare was outstanding, as were the fennel/apple/celery salad, the flan and the roasted squash/yam. The middle course favorites include the rabbit agnolotti and, yes, the sweetbreads. The pork shoulder entrée was the favorite, although the venison was also very nice. Finally, the chocolate mousse was, hands-down, the most delicious and fun presentation of a chocolate dessert we had ever experienced.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good, not GreatMidtownGuyDined on 11/14/2014While the food at Restaurant Alma is delicious, the portions are just too small. $52 gets you about 4-6 bites of three different courses. Wine pours are conservative at best. Presentation of food is lovely, but presentation doesn't fill you up. Not that we need to consume mountains of food in one sitting... but I just didn't feel we got a lot for the nearly $300 we spent on dinner for three people.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful service and foodOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 11/14/2014We really enjoyed every aspect of this restaurant. Everyone loved their selection for each of the three courses, you really can't go wrong. The service was friendly and very accommodating. My only complaint would be price. We knew going in that we were at an expensive place, but "ouch."Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a treatQuilterDined on 11/13/2014We come to Restaurant Alma whenever we want a great meal that reflects the season. Their menu changes frequently and although we may remember some dishes fondly, others take their place as "our favorite". They have small 3-course tasting menus or you can order anything a la carte. Their food is delicious and inventive, served by a staff who clearly are proud of their kitchen. And they always seem to have wine by the glass that surprises and delights. This restaurant is clearly conceived by someone you would love to have dinner with. Never change. We love you Alma.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Worth The PriceGibbonsGangDined on 11/10/2014The food was amazing. Highly recommend this place:)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First TimeOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 11/7/2014This was my first time visiting Alma and I was thoroughly impressed. Really excellent course choices with great flavor and big enough portion sizes that we left satisfied. The Rabbit Agnolotti was incredible.Special Features:
- Special FoodwhockDined on 11/7/2014The menu at Alma is limited with a 3 course prix fixe approach. The food is very creative and beautifully prepared. The best food I've had in the twin cities. The ambiance is casual, friendly and very comfortable.Special Features:
- Excellent pre fixe!LaurenDined on 11/7/2014Amazing pre fixe menu! They keep the food very seasonable, making autumn my favorite to go. The weaving of squash and warm spice leaves you satisfied from within. The service was excellent for a busy Friday night, attentive without being overbearing. This restaurant may not be the one on everyone's lips for trends and hot lists, which only makes discovering it that much more enjoyable. A notable place to dine in the cities.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DivineFoodLoverDined on 11/6/2014The food was so delicious that it is beyond my meager ability to define the myriad of subtle flavors. This was our first visit - but won't be our last! Our guests commented on the perfect timing of the courses. The service was superb. The whole experience was sublime. Every course was a work of art, visually and gastronomically.Special Features:
- Salt to the MaxDisappointedDined on 11/6/2014Every dish of a three dish prix fixe was heavily salted, even after a request, after the first course, for NO SALT in subsequent dishes. A ruined meal and no attempt to solve the problem. This is a widespread complaint with Alma.
- Great experiencebrow1711Dined on 10/28/2014Fantastic food, excellent service, great place for a special occasion.Special Features:
- Food was terribleMylesDined on 10/28/2014Everything was on the salty side. I had the 3 course tasting. The salad had too much vinegar. The mussels were chewy and salty. The monkfish entree was the worst; the fish was chewy and salty. Nice little place and fairly quiet. If the food improves, I'd love to come back.
- Delicious Food | Friendly StaffAbdiYohanDined on 10/27/2014The three course meal is pretty pricey, but the food is more than worth it. Every dish we got was so flavorful and the portions were just right. You only feel like you want more because the flavor is so exquisite! It's a wonderful place for a romantic meal, and we were treated so well by the staff who actually took the special instructions I left in the reservation to heart; they truly made my wife's birthday dinner a special treat!Special Features:
- Are we welcome?foodandwineloversDined on 10/24/2014The food was amazing. However, we were not greeted by the hostess when we walked in and were simply asked if we had a reservation. When we were seated at our table, our server did not greet us or introduce herself. We had to ask her name. She was nice but there was no effort to make us feel welcome. The food at Alma is great. But there are several restaurants in the Twin Cities with great food. When diners are spending a significant amount of money for dinner, they need to feel like Alma appreciates that they picked their restaurant.Special Features:
- Fantastic, again...as always612WhereAreYouVIPDined on 10/24/2014the fall menu at Restaurant Alma is a stunner. So many dishes to choose from, but yet again, this is one of those menus that you can let the staff choose for you and you'd be thrilled with everything. Every dish we had packed flavor and was portioned perfectly. Roasted Squash & Yam (sauce was a knockout with prices), Bison Tartare were perfect starters. The Rabbit Agnolotti was a stunner, and the calamari and mussels was an amazing light middle that fulfilled you. Pan roasted venison was everything it should be, plus more, and the duck, which we always find on the menu, was awesome. I somehow always find a way to get amazed at how well the flavors interact on the menu, even though I expect it. Service was great, too. Can't go wrong here.Special Features:
- Fabulous FoodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/24/2014Restaurant Alma was absolutely delightful! Each of the tasting courses was perfectly presented and the flavors were outstanding! I'm always in search of a restaurant that tastes better than my kitchen and I finally found one!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistently GoodOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 10/21/2014Our second time to Alma and once again the food was outstanding and the service was excellent. I'm not sure why I don't go to Alma more often but I will try to rectify that.Special Features:
- Best Food EverOpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 10/20/2014Best Food In The World! I'm not kidding. It's amazing!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The food was amazing!StPaulJDined on 10/18/2014The food was amazing and portions were perfect. We had room for dessert! It was a wonderful place for a special occasion dinner. We did the whole experience of 3 course, bottle of wine, dessert & coffee. Our bill with tip was $290 so not a place we would go for every date, but fun if you are out celebrating.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a culinary adventureNgeigeiVIPDined on 10/18/2014My husband and I ate at Alma Saturday night. It was our third visit in less than a year thanks to a friend's recommendation. The food was excellent. My favorite dish that I tried from the new fall menu was a squash and yam salad that had a wonderful mix of flavors, both sweet and spicy. Delicious. My husband raved over the pork tenderloin dish. If you are looking to try something different and creative, Alma is the spot.Special Features:
- A let down and over hypedJenniferBDined on 10/18/2014I made reservations about 3 weeks in advance for a part of 3. In this party, one vegetarian, a child and a standard meat eater. This restaurant had such awesome reviews but what really appealed to me was the vegetarian tasting. The server came over, explained a bit about the restaurant and we proceeded to order. My husband did the vegetarian tasting, and I ordered off the standard tasting menu. 2 of 3 three vegetarian dishes were not good. They had a awful taste. The 3rd of the vegetarian tasting was the only one that was actually good. All of the non veggie dishes were good but not great. The ambiance also leaves a bit to be desired at this price point. Would I go back? No. Would I recommend. No.
- Worthy of a special occasion!casualguruDined on 10/18/2014Selected this restaurant among several options for a smaller, more intimate experience where the focus is the food. Have to admit it exceeded our expectation. The portions are "small" and that may cause some initial concern but the way the courses are spaced, with tasty baked goods in between, and the time spent simply savoring all the amazing flavors and the freshness of everything, we walked away quite satisfied. Menu was sufficient without being overwhelming and every course of our tasting menu was simply awesome. Service was impeccable. A return visit is definitely in our future. Did not care for the valet parking charge on the bill since we did not use the service - missed it on the bill and had to call the next day to rectify.Special Features:
- Something NewfancynancyDined on 10/18/2014Never had rabbit or duck before. Both were prepared deliciously and a beautiful presentationSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- such a disappointmentgwizDined on 10/17/2014truly the worst meal we've had in years. Unless you are fond of lingering burnt broccoli taste in your mouth with otherwise inexplicable blandness and inattentive staff…if so, then by all means go to alma.
- DebHVIPDined on 10/17/2014This is my favorite restaurant in the twin cities but our experience was far from the typical excellence we have come to expect. Services was uncharacteristically mediocre. We only saw our server when our dishes were served. They had just switched to their new fall menu and our dishes were varied but definitely not up to the usual quality. we'll try again in a couple of weeks.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pleasantly SurprisedMindsurferDined on 10/15/2014Pleasantly surprised! I found Restaurant Alma on Yelp and read the reviews and am always a little skeptical when I read what people say about a place. You just never know but what made it intriguing was how they prepared the food and the wine list. Organic is kind of a buss word for my date and I so we tried the place out. To our surprise the moment we walked in we I felt like we were in a restaurant in San Francisco. The place had a very good vibe. Everything from the service at the bar, to a seating arrangement all the way to the food and wind was terrific! I would go there again! Nice job Restaurant Alma!Special Features:
- Finally got hereDee1JerseyDined on 10/13/2014Heard about this from co-workers, and Alma lives up to their hype.We went with another couple, and ordered from the three course tasting menu, and since a birthday was involved, had dessert too. The portions were just right, and the seasonings/flavors superb.I do a fair amount of dinner parties, from 8 to 28 people, but would love to serve a few of Alma's dishes, but it would be lost on the Couple's who think pepper is too spicy.So go here with friends who truly appreciate tasting all the ingredients, and if you wonder about what you are tasting, your server will help you out. Our only disappointment was we had down loaded the menu and had our choices ready, but the menu had changed....please keep your website current.We will be back!Special Features:
- Amazing Food ExperienceoutandaboutDined on 10/13/2014It is difficult to know where to start and end with Restaurant Alms-you feel the positive energy and excitement of the stall the moment you enter the door and you just know that the dining experience is going to be fantastic. The service is beyond compare with wait staff that allows you to be in pause of the conversation before approaching the table. This is the restaurant you go to when you are looking for food that excites the taste buds, allows each meal course to settle well on the palette and stomach before another course comes along. This is the restaurant you go to when you want to converse with others at the table and take pleasure in food, company and not feel rushed as the staff makes you feel at home.Special Features:
- Anniversary DinnermaramaDined on 10/11/2014We were blown away by the service and uniqueness of the food. Wonderful place to dine on a special occasion.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect food/sub par serviceNicNDanDined on 10/10/2014The food, and over all experience was incredible. Worth every penny. But the main server and hostes left much to be desired in regard to service. Emotionless, made to feel unimportant, very pretentious. Only reason for leaving a large tip was knowing it is shared. Not used to "upper class" so to speak in regard to restaurants, disappointed with the over all service in comparison to other restaurants we have attended.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SO good!TheMrsDined on 10/7/2014This was our first time here, and the tasting menu was great! We loved the rabbit in the second course and the scallops in the third course. The pork in course 2 was a bit salty for our taste. Also, you must try the apple dessert. It was the perfect combination of sweet apples and salty caramel with an amazing crust.Special Features:
- Nice for a special occasionDiningOut4RAnniversaryDined on 10/6/2014We had a great Anniversary dinner. The food was great and I really enjoyed all three of the wines served within the wine pairing. Great place for a special occasion or to enjoy an intimate, relaxed atmosphere.Special Features:
- BestPBatDined on 10/6/2014Creative, well-made, artistically arranged, tasty food in portions designed to satisfy, not stuff. Accompanying, house-selected wine flights honor each course. Knowledgeable wait staff know the secret of attending without hovering. We go when there is a special moment to be recognized in a worthy way.Special Features:
- Total amazing experienceBandCVIPDined on 10/5/2014The best value for foodies and those who like adventurous, local and accessible cuisine. Knowledgeable servers, great pacing of the three course menu and outstanding flavor.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First timeOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 10/4/2014thia was our first time at Restsurant Alma. We knew about it from our own knowledge of the neighborhood and several friend recommendations. The food was good, the service was excellent and we would go again. We sat on the first floor; but would try the upper seating next time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 2 of the 3 courses outstanding.gratefulDined on 10/4/2014Choosing one course from each of 3 sections , first middle and entree has a beautiful simplicity and elegance. The first courses and the entrees were amazing.Special Features:


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On TrueHoop today I posted some thoughts on an interview George Karl gave with the Dan Patrick Show.
The gist there was that the Nuggets are playing fast, which is fun, and also smart. As teams become smarter in their preparation, it's wise to force as many open court situations that these smart teams can't prepare for. That those scenarios are the most entertaining is a happy side effect for the league and it's fans.
So an effective style that is also entertaining — shouldn't that be the goal of every NBA team? Then why don't most teams play that way?
Some thoughts on this:
- It's hard. Running the floor like the Nuggets, Rockets and Spurs do takes great conditioning and a mental commitment to running. In reporting on the Nuggets and Rockets, I've heard the same thing a few different ways: every player says they want to run until they have to run, and then they want to walk. For this style to really work, you can't run selectively. You have to do it off makes, misses, turnovers — everything. A lot of guys just aren't about that life.
- Veterans and stars don't want to run. This isn't to say that players who would rather play in the half court are selfish and lazy. Look at Chris Paul, he purposely depresses the pace of the game to exert maximum control in the half court. Another example: Rajon Rondo. That hit-ahead pass the Celtics are throwing up the right sideline can't happen if Rondo is to control the possession.
- Only good teams should be trying to run because maximizing the number of possessions favors the most talented teams. This is Dean Oliver's argument.
- It makes the coaches look like they aren't doing anything. I don't have direct evidence of this, but the Larry Brown style of coaching every possession is just not congruent with the goals of teams like the Nuggets and Rockets. Coaches need to allow for some craziness in these systems, they need to allow players to make decisions. Once players are making decisions, it becomes harder to tell exactly what the coach is doing. It's a high-risk scenario in a profession that is perversely incented away from such risk.
- Championship teams rarely play at a really high tempo. Since all teams want to win a title, it doesn't make sense to hone a style that isn't that of a champion.
The corresponding counter-arguments:
- These are professional athletes. They should be in shape, and they should want to be in shape.
- I agree here. Elite players and old guys often don't want to run. You know who costs a lot of money? ELITE AND OLD GUYS! Teams that are young and building on the cheap have the most to gain. Look at Houston. They have three guys (four, if you count Garcia) who make more than $5 million. The roster is packed with solid dudes who look a lot better dunking in a 2-on-1 than they do popping to 18 feet and shooting jumpers. There is a scarcity of big, skilled players, so teams can accumulate more and shorter talent for less, then force a style the removes the importance of size. This is what Houston and, to a lesser extent, Denver do.
- I tend to agree that this is true. BUT, so long as so many teams try to play at a slow pace, I think well-coached teams can punch above their weight, especially in the regular season.
- As far as coaching is concerned — it's really dang hard to coach a team to play this way. Look at all the flaming corpses of teams that crash and burn trying to play this way. There are all kinds of coaches with cool plays, but few who can inspire faith in a style that is hard to play. Any coach can call a great set out for an out of timeout situation that gets an open look. And those moments are the ones that are obvious to everyone — look, this coach did some coaching! But getting a team to do the right thing over and over regardless of the situation — that's the real deal.
- Championship/deep playoff teams are usually veteran-laden squads with superstars. They have less to gain from playing this way because they can win more half court battles than your Houstons and Denvers. But there are a ton of mid-level teams that win by holding possessions down and forcing a half court style. Exhibit A: the Chicago Bulls. Does anyone think that the Bulls are going to beat the Heat in the half court? Really? The Bulls are obviously built to play that way, but give me the high volume 3-point shooting team in a 7 game series. That kind of variance might, as it did for Dallas, tilt things in their favor even against a more talented opponent. The way Chicago (especially without Rose) and, to some extent, Indiana, plays is likely less helpful against elite competition come playoff time than a team, like the Knicks, that shoots a boatload of 3′s.
I'm sure there's some stat-based stuff I don't understand or left out. This is a great conversation and one I'm hoping will continue in the comments!
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help SEIU ban mandatory overtime for health care workers
Last year, I blogged about SEIU's efforts to ban mandatory overtime for health care workers. Our bill passed in the house, but we ran out of time to pass it in the Senate.
Responding to the comment about needing to know the arguments. The main issue at stake here is that if you are a direct care giver (RN, LPN, CNA), the boss has the ability to 'mandate' you to work an extra shift. Workers are often threatened with being charged with 'patient abandonment' (a charge that the state Board of Nursing takes very seriously) if they refuse to work a second shift. Hospital RNs commonly work a 12-hour shift, so mandation means that they are at work for 24 straight hours.
Mandatory overtime has been linked to increased medical errors, and has also contributed to the nursing shortage, as nurses with young children or other family commitments abandon hospital employment in order to make sure that they are able to balance their work and their life.
There is more information about this online here.
This session, we're determined to end the exploitive practice of forcing health care workers to stay at work for double shifts. Our bill has been reintroduced in the house as HB 834, and should be voted on sometime in April. Currently, the bill has 70 co-sponsors from both sides of the aisle, but we expect opposition from the health care industry.
Please call your state rep, and make sure they are protecting the safety of Pennsylvania's patients by banning mandatory overtime!
could you link to your previous post, for those of us who might have missed or forgotten the arguments?
Let me preface by saying
Let me preface by saying that I come from a family of nurses (four nurses over three generations). I've spoken with all of them and their reaction is the same: it's a great idea to reduce the amount of overtime that nurses work, but making it law is a bad idea. If a hospital cannot require a nurse to work overtime when someone else calls out sick, for example, who takes care of the patients?
There are a set number of nurses licensed today. If patient population goes up at a hospital, there is only so much the administration can do to make sure that there is adequate nursing coverage. Overtime must remain an option.
I completely understand the nursing shortage. However, I am one person, when I am mandated for 16hr shifts I am not a safe nurse. I'm a Supervisor and not only am I being mandated. I am mandating my staff for 12-16hrs each person being mandated up to 3 times per week. This all so the company doesn't have to spend money on agency staff. I've been a nurse for 6 yrs and I'm already burnt out. It is very common for nurses to be burnt out by 5yrs and even change proffessions. What good are we if we get out of nursing. Please help to pass this bill.


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Accident occurred Tuesday, April 28, 2009 in Mt. Ainos, Greece
Aircraft: Cirrus Design SR22, registration:
Injuries: 2 Fatal.
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On April 28, 2009, about 1702 UTC, a Cirrus Design SR22, Israeli registration 4X-CWN, owned and operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it collided with terrain. The pilot filed a VFR flight plan from Zakynthos International Airport (LGZA), Zakynthos, Greece, to Corfu International Airport (LGKR), Kerkyra, Greece. The flight departed LGZA, and when it was approximately 25 miles north of the departure airport, it encountered IMC, and the pilot attempted to return toLGZA. The wreckage was located on Ainos Mountain at an elevation of 4,400 feet, approximately 7.8 miles east of Kefalonia Island International Airport (LGKF), Kefallinia, Greece. The two occupants were fatally injured, and the airplane was destroyed by post-impact fire.
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September T3F: Back to the 50's!
Sep 19, 2013 (5:30pm - 8:30pm)
Put on your poodle skirt, slick back that ducktail, tie up your saddle shoes: Downtown Turners Falls will be ready for you in their 1950s mode! See a few vintage cars, chow down some comfort food, get nostalgic with silly putty, eat a big puff of cotton candy. Live music by Lady Elvis and Furr. Alotta Hoopla hula hoops on the lawn – watch 'em go or try it yourself! There's even a raffle, with prizes from local businesses. What better way to wind up a beautiful summer?
Special performance by Lady Elvis!
1. Great Falls Discovery Center: Photos of Turners Falls in the 1950s
2. Shady Glen: Maltshop Melodies & great diner food
3. Eagle Motors: Vintage cars
4. RiverStation Studio: 1951 Willy's Jeep, vintage cars, 50's and other nostalgic music
5. Twisters Ice Cream: Grand Opening!
6. LOOT: Your source for Silly Putty, even the old advertising
7. Jake's Tavern: Angus Burger w/Fries $6.99 special
8. FUNK*SHUN: Grand Opening! Allen Fowler's Post Sculpture Series
9. Madison on the Avenue: 50s jazz for you cool cats
10. Great Falls Harvest: Grand Opening! Local meat & produce, vegetarian & nongluten menu
11. The Rendezvous: Stephen Cahill art opening
12. Gary's Coins & Antiques: Free cotton candy for kids!
13. Nina's Nook: Reception for Trish Crapo's "Flotsam" photos & collage; reading of Ginsberg's HOWL and poems by Diana di Prima
14. Black Cow Burger Bar: 50s music & staff dressed 50s style!
15. Montague Reporter – Grand Opening at their new location!
Prizes: A trunk from Madison on the Avenue, Oil Change from Eagle Motors, Up-cycled Wildflower Seed Bag from RiverStation, Glasswork from Evoke Liquid Glass Collective, something special from Gary's Coins & Antiques, Slug from Nina's Nook


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I bought this yesterday at target for $4.50. I think this is def. a good buy. It's a pretty pink glowing blush that i think will look good on any skin tone. and it looks cute! def. go check this out!
What a great blush! It has an excellent mix of coloring that goes on without too much of one straight color, making it look really natural. I've applied it easily over both powder as well as liquid foundation. It gives a super glow with a pinkish tone that lasts well too. It only takes a light touch with the brush to get a lot of product, though. Highly recommend this little gem. Great product at a great price.
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This is a good blush because it has a range of colours to suit all skin tones. However I sometimes find it a little fustrating because it becomes too powdery on the pan when i give it the slightest tap with a brush.
I like this blush, it's very pretty blush for everyday use. It's also very reasonably priced considering the amount of product you're getting. I like the healthy glow this blush gives me on those days where I want very natural makeup. Onto a negative note now, this blush is a little powdery for my liking. When I swirl my brush into it I get a lot of excess product both on the brush and in the pan which gets annoying at times. Other than that I think this is an economical choice for an everyday blush.
I sort of had the same problem as the person below me. Upon applying what I consider to be a pretty normal amount, this blush barely showed up on my skin... and after trying to applying enough to actually get a hint of a rosy flush I always ended up looking sunburnt. I could never manage to find the happy-medium between too much and too little. Nevertheless, it's cheap and contains quite a bit of product. The blush did not irritate my skin and it never looked cakey... I think the shades just didn't work on my skin tone. I now use N.Y.C.'s Naturals Smooth Mineral Loose Blush Powder, which is the best blush I have ever used (it even has an SPF 12-- not much, but I will take what I can get-- and is oil-free).
I am a MAC NW 35 and this color shows up more white than pink on my skin. NOGO
Love this mosaic wheel, since I just recently began understanding the concept of it- it doesn't give a flat color but instead gives a good mix.
I have a medium complexion, and my only complaint is that this blush barely shows up on it. It does leave a very natural.. VERY subtle pink glow on my cheeks which I like.
Packaging is good, but simple and see thru plastic. Price is sooo cheap, butI'll definitly look out for a darker one.
I wouldn't say it has shimmer but it does leave my skin with a matte sheen.
Some people who are used to expensive blushes may find this chalky. Overall I really do love the look when blended out well.
I'm really enjoying the NYC line lately and this product is no exception! The color is great, a very natural looking pink flush! The color goes on light but is buildable. Great product, great price.
This is my absolute favorite blush! It is such a beautiful color. I apply this with a fairly light hand and it just makes my skin look so fresh and healthy. It's also just so cute with the mosaic pattern. =) I would imagine this blush would work for almost any skin tone whether fair or dark, as long as you use the right amount. The only thing I might change about it is that it is a little powdery in the package. By that I simply mean that after you use it you have to blow off the extra powder on the blush itself. It doesn't go on powdery at all. That doesn't bother me though. This is probably the best blush you can get in this price range. I will absolutely repurchase if I ever run out. I absolutely love this blush and definitely recommend it.
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This is one of the most versatile powders I've ever used. It has various shades of pink and brown in a mosaic pattern, ranging from a neutral brown to light pink to medium pink. It has a slight shimmer but nothing that looks like a Las Vegas showgirl. I've used it for everything from an eyeshadow to blusher to even a highlighter on the decolletage area. You can swipe a large fluffy brush across it for a blusher, or you can use a smaller eyeshadow brush and pick up individual colors for subtle accenting of the eye area. When I am having a "no-makeup" day, I will use a fluffy brush drawn across all the colors to put just a swipe of color onto my eyes, add a bit of eyeliner and mascara, and I'm set. I have very oily skin and eyelids, but I've never noticed any fading or streaking.
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Mission : To provide the information, support, and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Parents as Teachers (P.A.T.) is an international early childhood parent education and family support program serving families from birth to age 5.
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Personal Visits Personal visits support parents in their parenting role in order to promote optimal child development and positive parent-child interaction. Personal visits with Certified Parent Educators are scheduled approximately every 5 weeks and are about an hour in length.
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There's something about the winter holidays that brings out creativity in brewers. A walk down the beer aisle this time of year reveals everything from the cheekily named Santa's Butt porter to imposing magnums of rich Belgian ale. It's a lot to choose from, but as the days get shorter and the nights get colder, there's no better time to sit and relax with a special brew.
Though people often associate winter spices with holiday ales, these seasonal brews are more a tradition than a style. They may be spiced like the wassails of old, or they could be made of nothing but the usual grains, hops, water, and yeasts.
As a rule, holiday beers tend to be maltier and higher in alcohol than other seasonal beers, giving them a warming quality and allowing them to be served at higher temperatures than more bitter beers. The lighter styles pair wonderfully with winter's roasted meals, while the heavier ones can be perfect with fruits, cheeses, and dessert.
Many brewers' holiday ales change annually, so what's great one year may fall flat the next. Others are made in such small quantities that they're never bottled, or are available only in small areas. Thus some of the most fun to be had with holiday ales is in breweries' tasting rooms, or at gatherings like Portland's Holiday Ale Festival, held in early December, which features many rare and one-off brews.
However, there are plenty of exceptional beers in wider distribution. Here are seven notable holiday ales worth seeking out.
Anchor Brewing "Christmas Ale" (California): Also known as Our Special Ale, this beer is often credited with reviving the holiday ale tradition in the U.S. First brewed in 1975, the secret recipe varies every year. The 2010 edition is delicious, with big notes of Christmas spice reminiscent of nutmeg and gingerbread in the aroma and taste. It's sweet and malty, but at only 5.5 percent alcohol by volume (abv), it's easy to have more than one.
Samuel Smith "Winter Welcome" (England): One of the consolations of winter's onset is the appearance of Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome on store shelves. This winter warmer is one of my favorite beers, a smooth ale with a perfect balance of malty sweetness and mildly bitter hops. It's more restrained than the other beers on this list, but it's always a pleasant pint. (6 percent abv.)
Full Sail "Wreck the Halls" (Oregon): Described as a hybrid of an American IPA and a winter warmer, this is a very Northwest-style holiday ale that gives greater prominence to the hops than does any other beer on this list. It has a citrusy hop aroma and a mildly sweet taste that gives way to a lingering bitterness. If you're more into hops than malt, this is a beer to try. (6.5 percent abv.)
Nøgne Ø, Jolly Pumpkin, and Stone Brewing Company "Special Holiday Ale" (Norway): This unusual beer is a collaboration among three breweries featuring ingredients native to each one's home: juniper berries from Norway, chestnuts from Michigan, and white sage from southern California. The first edition was brewed at Stone in San Diego; for review I picked up the Norwegian version, and it's excellent. It's remarkably complex with a juniper aroma, roasted malts, spice, and hops, and a slightly savory finish. (8.5 percent abv.)
HaandBryggeriet "Bestefar" (Norway): "Bestefar" is Norwegian for "grandfather," in this case referring to Father Christmas. The photo on the label boasts a beard that would put Santa to shame. The beer has an amazing aroma of roasted malts, spice, and perhaps spruce. A crisp bitterness fades on the finish. An intriguing, serious beer at 9 percent abv.
Brewery Dubuisson "Scaldis Noël" (Belgium): Belgian holiday ales tend to be big, malty, high-alcohol delights. It's hard to pick just one for this column, but since there are limits on space and my own consumption, I'm highlighting Scaldis Noël as a consistent favorite (known as Bush de Noël in Europe). It's very rich and malty, with a heavy mouthfeel lifted slightly by carbonation. The beer tastes of figs and dark fruit, with a long finish. At 12 percent abv, it's good that it comes in diminutive 8.5-ounce bottles. This is a fantastic beer to warm up with on a cold night.
Castle Brewery Eggenberg "Samichlaus" (Austria): No list of holiday beers would be complete without Samichlaus, a beer whose name means "Santa Claus" in Swiss German and which is brewed only once a year, on December 6. Though most holiday beers are ales, this one is a lager; in fact, it's one of the strongest lagers in the world at 14 percent abv. The fermentation and aging of such a strong lager takes about 10 months. It's extremely rich, sweet, and smooth, with very little carbonation and a long finish. It's not the most complex beer on this list, but it's a unique classic worth seeking out.
Great article. These special beers are one of the things I love about this season. Too bad many of those won't be available here in Houston.
Have you had Mikkeller's Red/White Christmas? A blend of a red and a wit sounds interesting; if anyone can pull it off its Mikkeller.
My favorite holiday brew is St. Bernardus' Christmas Ale. Nothing like a Quadrupel on a dreary winter night.
The only thing more delightful about the taste of Wreck The Halls is its name. Best Winter ale ever!
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A degree in health professions opens a variety of potential career paths for students. At the university of Minnesota Rochester campus there are 4 distinct paths that health professions undergraduates can follow, making it one of the best health sciences degree programs in the country. These include the echocardiography, radiogrpahy, respiratory care, and sonography tracks.
By choosing one of the unique health professions track at UMR, students are able to build a skill set specialized around a distinct curriculum that was designed to help them in their future profession.
Echocardiography Degree - By following the echocardiography degree program students are prepared to become sonographers with a well rounded curriculum. Additionally the echocardiography undergraduate program helps students learn the teamwork and skills needed for any career in the health professions if they choose to further their education beyond a bachelors degree.
Radiography Degree - At the University of Minnesota Rochester the radiography degree program specializes in preparing students for a career in the radiography field. This involves creating x-rays which can be used by physicians to help diagnose and treat a variety of things.
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Open Source may be leading the way to the Future of Sex… but how can you get in on the action?
If you aren't a programmer, you may feel like you're missing out on all the benefits of open source technology, especially in the young field of teledildonics. A recent article on Slashdong pointed out an extreme lack of existing open source software, even in the developmental stages, in the usual locations like Github and Sourceforge.
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♦ By far the best, or at least the most relevant pieces of software in the Slashdong article, an adult board game open source software project called "No Means No" (review to come!)
♦ Several great forums, which are recommended as the best place to find software and other developers with projects in the works: SmartStim (for electrical play), the Milovana teledildonics forum, and the Bound Anna self-bondage software forum.
♦ An interesting project designed by and for sex work activists for disseminating text-based information quickly and affordably.
♦ Several NSFW Fetlife (an kink related social network for adults) members-only groups for things like high tech sex, high tech bdsm, remote control devices, and even an open source sex projects page.
The most interesting recent announcement in open source sex tech comes from RealTouch and their interactive device, which until recently required access to the pay-per-minute website designed specifically for the male toy. Now that RealTouch is moving forward with their interactive media [VIDEO], they have opened up the device to independent developers and hobbyists to take it to new interactive levels.
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Professional planners in the United States increasingly draw on planning expertise and experiences from around the world in their daily practice. Faculty in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning seek to understand and teach global best practices in land use and environmental planning, transportation planning, community development, economic development, sustainable design, and other subfields. Faculty are also actively researching planning issues in other countries, as well as the impact of globalization on U.S. and foreign cities and regions, populations, and governments and institutions. Finally, the Department seeks to offer a curriculum and study abroad opportunities appropriate for students interested specifically in taking positions overseas or working for many of the national and international development agencies and organizations (what has traditionally been described as "international planning" in many academic planning departments).
DURP's international programs reflect a strong belief that the understanding of international issues and planning practice in other countries should not be the exclusive focus of students seeking to work outside the U.S. or in international development. Rather, the increasing economic, social, political and institutional connections between countries and cities and regions across the globe require that even planners working purely domestically understand the implications of globalization for their own communities as well as appreciate the rich experiences from around the world that can inform local domestic practice.
DURP's perspective is reflected in the term "transnational," which seeks to bridge the arbitrary separation of domestic and non-domestic or international issues. For example, in the MUP program, the Transnational Planning Stream seeks to immerse students in learning experiences that illustrate how local planning practices shape and are shaped by global economic, social and political trends. The experiences include student involvement in faculty-led research and teaching and service learning opportunities located within and outside the U.S. The stream is not a separate concentration, but rather a set of courses and activities that may be pursued concurrently with a student's concentration of choice. The Department also offers a broad array of study abroad opportunities for BAUP, MUP and PhD students (as described below).
More broadly, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers an extraordinarily rich environment for international and transnational study and engagement. In the 2009-10 school year, Illinois ranked behind only the University of Southern California, in the number of enrolled foreign students, and Illinois has many students participating in study abroad. Illinois is the only U.S. institution of higher education ranking in the top ten in the three key metrics of international education: international student enrollment, total number of study abroad students, and the number of federally-funded Title VI National Resource Centers for international and area studies, according to statistics compiled by the Office of the Associate Provost for International Affairs.
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