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DEPARTMENT: Mathematics
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RESEARCH PROJECT TITLE & Descriptions
.1. Comparing Infection Rates in 3 Surgical Methods for Repairing Torn ACL's of Dogs. Consulting project in conjunction with Garden State Veterinary Hospital. Statistical analysis and interpretation of data.
2. Effect of Tracheal Stents on Survival Rates of Dogs Suffering from Tracheal Collapse. Consulting project in conjunction with Red Bank Veterinary Hospital. Statistical analysis and interpretation of data.
3. Predicting the Yield of NJ Vineyard Grapes (Collaboration with Pedram Daneshgar in Biology). Statistical design, data collection & analysis (types of tests, sample sizes, power, effect sizes, etc.) needed to answer research questions about the new MU vineyard and its use by the NJ wine industry.
4. Carbon Sequestration in Bahamian Mangrove Trees (Collaboration with Pedram Daneshgar in Biology) Statistical analysis (types of tests, sample sizes, power, effect sizes, etc.) needed to answer research questions about Bahamian mangrove trees' ability to store carbon dioxide.
5. Zooplankton in Barnegat Bay (Collaboration with John Tiedemann in Biology) Statistical analysis (types of tests, sample sizes, power, effect sizes, etc.) needed to answer research questions about the health of Barnegat Bay thru the study of zooplankton monitored over several years.
6. PCB Levels in Bluefish in New Bedford, Massachusetts Coastal Waters. Consulting project in conjunction with Sandy Hook NOAA Lab. Statistical analysis of a prior study by Dr Ashok Deshpande to determine if further conclusions are possible.
7. Training Regimens in Lacrosse (Collaboration with Bernadette Dunphy in Biology). Consulting project in conjunction with trainers and physical therapists on the efficacy of new training regimens for lacrosse players.
8. Measuring Teacher Effectiveness with High Performing High School Students. Consulting project in conjunction with a local high school principal. Statistical design & analysis (types of tests, sample sizes, power, effect sizes, etc.) needed to answer questions about how to measure teacher effectiveness in schools where students are already highly motivated and proficient at taking standardized tests.
9. Organization and Analysis of Web-based Business Data. Consulting project in conjunction with a local business on proper organization and analysis of their business data in an effort to improve advertising, sales, logistics and profits.
10. Malpractice Insurance Attitudes Among NJ Doctors (Collaboration with David Paul in School of Business). Statistical analysis of a prior study to determine if any further conclusions are possible.
Dr. Pedram DaneshgarAssistant Professor
DEPARTMENT: Biology
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Carbon Cycling of Coastal Ecosystems
In the face of rising atmospheric CO2 and climate change, it is important to understand how carbon is cycled through our ecosystems. We will explore how carbon is cycled through coastal ecosystems and how human impacts, tropical storms and invasive species can affect these cycling processes.
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Bernadette DunphySpecialist Professor
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The effect of reduced visual stimulus during catching and throwing a lacrosse ball
Sports performance and the training necessary to improve an athlete's skills has become an essential component in all athletic endeavors. Strength, power, endurance, speed and agility are important components of every successful athlete's training program. Recently there has been heightened interest in the effect visual stimulus has on athletic performance.
Nike has introduced the Nike Sparq Strobe eyewear, which allows the athlete to train with a reduction of visual stimulus. The amount of visual feedback can be varied at 8 different levels and for both eyes or each eye individually.
The use of reduced visual stimulus during the catching and throwing of a lacrosse ball is a method of improving the reaction time, peripheral vision and overall focus necessary to improve a player's stick skills.
The purpose of this poster is to determine if the strobe eyewear can improve an athlete's ability to catch and throw with more precise and consistency.
Dr. Catherine N. DuckettAssociate Dean, School of Science
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Insect Diversity in Monmouth County:
The insect diversity of Monmouth County is poorly documented in comparison with other counties in New Jersey. The research involves the collection, mounting, and identification of insects. A full sampling of the county parks is planned. Students with interests in a particular taxon like bees or dragonflies will be encouraged to develop a collection emphasizing the group of interest. Day trips to insect collections in New Brunswick or New York. Because insects are often most active early or late in the day students who can arrive on campus early may be given preference. Students with an interest in Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles) could become involved in additional projects involving molecular data. Biology Education students with interests in developing teaching projects involving insects are encouraged to apply.
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Dr. Ursula A. HowsonAssistant Professor
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Barnegat Bay Zooplankton and Ichthyoplankton Research
We will be taking biweekly boat trips to Barnegat Bay to conduct water quality tests and zooplankton tows as part of a larger study examining the overall health of the bay. Students will participate in the field sampling trips as well as zooplankton sorting, identification, and enumeration in the laboratory. We anticipate some interaction with NOAA partners. Occasional night sampling trips may be required. Students will also have the opportunity to learn fisheries stock assessment techniques used in larval fish ecology research. Students will extract otoliths (ear bones) from larval fish collected in the zooplankton tows, then use a polarized microscope and image analysis system to evaluate the age of the larvae.
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Dr. Dmytro KosenkovAssistant Professor
DEPARTMENT: Chemistry and Physics
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Designing Next Generation Solar Cells: Modeling Energy Transfer in Biological Chromophores
Mechanisms of energy transfer in biological molecules will be investigated to find new efficient ways of solar energy conversion into electricity and environmentally friendly fuels. Molecular modeling software based on novel quantum-mechanical methods will be used to obtain detailed molecular-level knowledge of the key mechanisms of light capture by biological and organic molecules—chromophores. High performance/supercomputing systems will be employed to carry out the simulations.
Dr. Kayla Lewis
Assistant Professor
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1. Magma chamber dynamics in seafloor hydrothermal systems
A seafloor hydrothermal system can be modeled as a layer of heavily fractured, fluid saturated, rock (on the order of 1 km thick), overlain by seawater and underlain by a magma chamber. Fluid inside the rock and adjacent to the magma chamber is heated so intensely that it "boils". As the resulting hot plume of fluid rises toward the seafloor, cool fluid seeps down from above into the rock to replace the fluid removed by the rising plume. In this way, the magma chamber drives fluid flow in the system.
In addition to driving fluid circulation, the magma chamber is dynamic, shrinking with time as heat is removed, or growing as it is replenished from below with magma from deep within the earth. The changing shape and geometry of the magma chamber creates large stresses in the rock above it, closing fractures, creating or opening others, and thus altering, potentially drastically, the character of fluid flow in the hydrothermal system.
How the magma chamber interacts with flow in the hydrothermal system is not well understood; however, there are data sets showing how the topography of the seafloor above a hydrothermal system evolves with time in response to subsurface processes. By incorporating a rock stress module into FISHES, my research team will study interplay between hydrothermal fluid flow, magma chamber dynamics, and crustal deformation in a sophisticated way, for the first time, and work toward explaining existing data on seafloor deformation above these hydrothermal systems.
2. A Study in crustal formation: Flow of seawater adjacent to a wall of magma
Seafloor hydrothermal systems are a crucial part of Earth's plate tectonics. Such hydrothermal systems are where Earth's crust is replenished, as slabs of crust far away are drawn back into the mantle from whence they were initially derived. New crust is created when the magma chamber below a hydrothermal system creates a large vertical fracture in the overlying rock and fills it with magma. When such a "wall" of magma forms, fluid adjacent to the wall becomes extremely hot, separating into vapor and brine phases, and flowing vigorously up the wall. Circulation of seawater along the wall is the major mechanism by which the magma cools and solidifies to form new oceanic crust.
The fluid mechanics of this process is complex and ill-understood, but FISHES is already equipped to simulate phase separation of hot seawater and circulation adjacent to a magmatic intrusion. In this way, we can study how the temperature evolves with time inside both the magma and the fluid as the wall cools. This, in turn, could shed light on one of the most fundamental processes in geophysics: crustal accretion.
3. CO2 sequestration near an abandoned wellbore
One way of combating human-induced global warming is to pump CO2 from power plant emissions into the subsurface, a process known as CO2 sequestration. Once the CO2 is sequestered, however, there must be assurance that it will remain stored in the earth for the foreseeable future. This requirement may be problematic when there are unknown, abandoned wellbores within a CO2 sequestration zone, which could often be the case in practical scenarios.
Besides the possibility of chemical corrosion of the wellbore casing by CO2 enriched groundwater, which has been well-studied, there is a possibility that stresses induced within the earth by pumping will cause fracturing along the length of a wellbore, allowing CO2 to escape along the length of the casing. By simulating the stresses induced by fluid pumping near a wellbore, it will be possible to quantify this risk. Using the same stress-solving module that would be used for the first project described above, it will be possible to use FISHES to simulate sequestration near the wellbore and carry out such a quantitative risk assessment.
Dr. James P. Mack
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Plant essential oils such as Wintergreen and
Cinnamon as well Methylglyoxal (which is found in Manuka Honey) will be tested
for their efficacy in inhibiting the growth of several multidrug resistant
bacteria using the Kirby-Bauer disk-diffusion method. The bacteria to be tested
will include: Vibrio vulnificus, Burkholderia
cepacia, Mycobacterium abscessus and Clostridium Sordellii.
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Dr. Tiffany Medley
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Establishing a baseline status of wild oysters, Crassostrea virginica, in the Hudson River Estuary
The Eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is a species that has been nearly eradicated from the Hudson River Estuary due to poor water quality. Local groups have begun oyster restoration projects to help reestablish the species but have been restricted due to regulatory obstacles with concerns in public consumption and the costs of policing efforts in monitoring of these oyster restoration sites. Instead of focusing efforts in introducing oysters in oyster restoration, a potential solution may be to increase available habitat for existing wild oyster populations. There is currently no estimate on the number of wild oysters living in the estuary.
Five intertidal areas have previously been identified where there are small, isolated wild oyster populations. There have been subsequent reports of intertidal oysters in other locations and there is a need to determine if there are in fact oysters existing subtidally.
1. Identifying and documenting wild oyster populations in the Hudson River Estuary. This work will consist of documenting and collecting oysters by boat and on foot in various parts of the estuary. Areas may include the Hackensack River, Arthur Kill, East River, Hudson River and Raritan Bay. All identified locations will be marked and entered into a GIS program to generate a map of the findings.
2. Assessing the health of wild oyster samples taken from Item 1 above. Oysters will be shucked, their shells will be measured and biomass weighed. Statistical analyses will be done to determine significant differences in shell weight, biomass weight and shell height in the sampled locations in comparison to each other and to harvestable oysters of Delaware Bay and/or Long Island Sound.
Dr. Greg MoehringChair and Associate Professor
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Thermodynamics of Pseudorotational Rearrangements
Pseudorotation is a molecular rearrangement process that results in an object which appears to have only been rotated in space but actually involves changes in the steric relationships of the atoms within the molecule. The two most commonly described examples of pseudorotational rearrangements occur at trigonal bipyramidal five coordinate centers (the Berry pseudorotation) or for cycloalkanes such as cyclohexane. Below are examples of those commonly described pseudorotations. Pseudorotational-like rearrangements can occur for systems similar to those found below, such as PF4Cl or C6H11Br, although the lower symmetry means that these similar rearrangements are not truly formal pseudorotations because the two forms of the molecule, before and after pseudorotation, are distinguishable from what would occur by a simple rotation of the molecule.
Certain eight-coordinate rhenium(V) polyhydride compounds also exhibit a pseudorotational-type rearrangement of the ligands bound to the rhenium center. The structure of one such compound, ReH5(PPh3)2(py) and its pseudorotational rearrangement is shown below. We have recently expanded the structural types of rhenium(V) polyhydride compounds which undergo pseudorotational rearrangement. The goal of this project is to continue to expand the number of structural classes of rhenium(V) polyhydride compounds that undergo pseudorotational rearrangement and to determine the thermodynamic parameters for these rearrangements.
James A. NickelsMarine Scientist
DEPARTMENT: Urban Coast Institute
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1. Baseline study of Zooplankton in Barnegat Bay: Biweekly field sampling by boat in Barnegat Bay for collection and preparation of zooplankton for analysis. Cooperative program with NJDEP and NOAA Sandy Hook as part of NJ's Barnegat Bay Initiative.
2. Real-time Water Quality Monitoring and Mapping in Coastal New Jersey: Ongoing project involves maintenance and operation of real-time water quality meter network, field collection of data in coastal lakes and Barnegat Bay, continued mapping and survey work in coastal lakes and bays.
Dr. Jonathan Ouellet
Assistant Professor
E-MAIL: firstname.lastname@example.com
1. Selection of Novel RNA Aptamers
RNA aptamers are single-stranded nucleic acids with two essential properties: they bind specifically and tightly to their cognate target (usually a small molecule). The analogy would be of a glove that fits perfectly on a hand. Billion of random-sequence oligonucleotides can be selected over several cycles of precise selection to yield a few potent aptamers via a technique called SELEX (Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment); an artificial in-vitro selection. These nucleic acids are great candidates as biosensors to sense the presence of peptides or metabolites in cells. SELEX techniques using the hammerhead ribozyme will be used for two different projects.
A) One is to develop an aptamer that would bind tightly and specifically to a metabolite only present in cancer cells.
B) The second is to develop an aptamer to sense glucose. Such a biosensor may have application in research (test a medium culture for glucose) up to future human health diagnosis (new non-enzymatic way to monitor blood sugar).
The main molecular biology techniques for these projects involve PCR, transcription, ribozyme cleavage, reverse transcription and cloning.
2. Folding Dynamics of Nucleic Acid Structure monitored
It is now well established that DNA and RNA are not only used as genetic material as they perform other functions such as catalytic activities, transport and metabolic regulation. The genetic information is mostly transmitted via the primary structure of nucleic acids, i.e. the linear sequence of covalently bound nucleotides. Whereas the other functions are performed by the arrangement of secondary and tertiary structures of the nucleic acid molecule, i.e. the overall 3D shape held in place by multiple weak non-covalent interactions. As more is now known about the static active 3D structure of these molecules, it become obvious that the dynamic folding plays a huge role in nucleic acid activities. However, little is known about ground rules governing these conformational changes and therefore, fundamental research needs to be done to deduce patterns from various models to establish the common folding strategies adopted by nucleic acids. The more we know about nucleic acid structure and folding dynamics, the more we can understand and use that knowledge to fight against viruses that intensely rely on these other nucleic acids functions. With these goals in mind, two projects will be undertaken by following nucleic acid folding dynamics via fluorescence.
A) One project consists of models made of DNA.
B) The second project consists of models made of RNA.
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Dr. Michael A. PalladinoDean, School of ScienceProfessor of Biology
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Cellular and molecular responses to testicular torsion injury. Antimicrobial properties of male reproductive organs.
Dr. Karen PesceBiology Lecturer
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Microbial Community Analysis and Characterization of Novel Biodegradative Genes from Polluted Environments
Microorganisms play a vital role in the biodegradation of numerous environmental pollutants. Our work focuses on isolation and investigation of microbial species that can degrade these compounds. We use traditional microbiology as well as molecular approaches in order to gain insight into microbial diversity in contaminated environments and to elucidate novel biodegradative pathways. Most recently, this has included polyaromatic hydrocarbon degrading species and species that degrade personal care and pharmaceutical products.
Dr. Ellen RubinsteinLecturer
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Storm Effects on Monmouth County Coastal Lakes: Before and After Sandy
Our 2014 lake research will expand upon our previous body of knowledge, including observation of conditions at sites close to the coast, where we will collect water samples. Prior to October of 2012, our analytical studies of several Monmouth County coastal lakes showed nitrate levels to be elevated, compared to normal concentrations. This nutrient, in conjunction with a much lower concentration of phosphate ions, can result in excessive plant growth in the water. If these levels become too high, damage to fish populations may result. In 2013, to measure the suitability of these ecosystems for aquatic life, we collected dissolved oxygen data. This year, we will measure temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen levels on-site, with Vernier LabQuest digital equipment. Student researchers, who will be trained in various experimental methods, will use an ion-selective electrode in conjunction with a laboratory computer program to measure nitrate ion concentrations. For 2014, our research will also include the detection of phosphate levels, using a Vernier near-infrared UV-visible spectrophotometer in the laboratory. This student research project will contribute to understanding the health of our local lakes and will yield an awareness of sites at which pollution reduction efforts may be indicated.
Professor John Tiedemann Assistant Dean and Director of Marine and Environmental Biology
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Invasive and Nuisance Species of Barnegat Bay
Sea nettles (Chrysaora quinquecirrha) began appearing in abundance in Barnegat Bay in 2000, with highest concentrations in mid-summer. Since 2011, we have collected them in upper Barnegat Bay in June, July, and August. Thus far, their abundance has varied spatially with highest densities occurring in late July each year. In 2014, we will continue monitoring patterns of sea nettle distribution and abundance in northern Barnegat Bay. These data are important as sea nettles are considered to be a nuisance species. Due to their severe sting, sea nettles pose a hazard to recreational users of the bay and during periods of peak abundance their predation may also exert control over populations of ichthyoplankton, bivalve larvae, and other zooplankton. As a result, large populations of Sea nettles may contribute to declines of commercially valuable fish and shellfish since they are predators on, and competitors for, the same food sources.
Dr. Jiacun Wang
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1. Electrical Devices Operation Schedule Optimization
Electrical load management aims at better energy utilization and helping companies to save energy cost. It is achieved by shaving peak power demand and making power consumption even over a cycle. The goal is to find an optimal schedule such that the energy cost is at minimum while productivity is not sacrificed. Students working on this project will need to mathematically formulate the schedule optimization problem and apply different approaches to solve the problem. Students will also need to implement a software tool to compute optimal schedule solution when the details of an electrical load are specified.
2. Relationship Between Income and Health
The task of this project is to examine the relationship between income and health in economics. Due to the multidimensional nature of health, there does not exist one single standard to measure it. Scholars have adopted different measures such as mortality, life expectancy and self-rated health to estimate health status. These measurements can be largely classified into two categories: objective population measurements such as mortality and subjective individual measurements like self-rated health. This study will compare the potential difference between the impacts income distribution has on health using various measures and provide possible explanations by analyzing various data published by governments and agencies.
Dr. Cui YuAssociate Professor
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Computer technologies and software developments have been changing our life tremendously. In this research project, students will experiment to design and implement an innovative system or tool that has the potential to make meaningful impact to our daily life, either for convenience or improvement.
Experiment of Building a Generic Social Networking Framework of One KindThere are many social networking systems, which are either broad or custom-built. In this research project, students will experiment to design and implement a generic social networking framework (of one kind) that would facilitate speedy producing of restricted/specific social networking system (of that kind).


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Chicago Grand Tour and Admission to 360 Chicago (formerly John Hancock Observatory)
Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the Chicago Grand Tour and Admission to 360 Chicago (formerly John Hancock Observatory). What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
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This tour is a must for anyone visiting Chicago. It takes you on a comprehensive look at both the north and south sides of the city. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and there were a number of stops providing opportunities to see key features up front and personal!
I enjoyed this very much and it was nice to see North Avenue where we had been the day before for the Air Show from the top of the Hancock Building
Too great!!!
Good tour! But I strongly recommend to reconfirm the pick-up TWICE, because it may be problems and people can be got out of pick-up list of the operation conpany.
We loved it. We learned a lot about Chicago. Our guide was great and so was our driver. Thanks for a great time .
The tour guide, Matt and the bus driver Patty were absolutely fantastic and hilarious! Matt was very knowledgeable. Fantastic!!
Eduard K
This tour very good organize and the guide knows more than I expected..
This was a fantastic tour . You will have a complete idea of Chicago so you make take this tour as a first step.
Nellie F
Fabulous trip! Driver really new his information. Did get a little tired on bus for 4 hours, but I wouldn't do it any other way. We had a beautiful clear day and great weather. Learned a lot of fascinating information about the wonderful city of Chicago!
It's a good tour to see the architecture of Chicago city.
The grand tour was quite good, apart from the fact that Greyline forgot to pick us up, not once but twice, we stood waiting from 08:50 to 09:45 and then from 09:55 to 10:30, we only had 1 full day in Chicago. After the lies about calling at the Hotel we ended up on the afternoon tour, they were suppose to pick us up at 13:00 and eventually turned up at 13:15. All said the trip was good, although it was 2 seperate tours over 4hours with a good 10 minute gap in the middle. The first tour was better. The Hancock Observatory was just being dropped off and using the ticket. We did Sky deck as well and Sky deck won although the price of a couple of photos was $35 crazy money in the modern world of digital
Overall, it was great. Thanks to the guide. He had a lot of knowledge. I did Hancock at night, should have gone at sunset.
Not bad.
very good value for the money. the driver was intresting and the tour took in a lot of places we would not have seen left to our own devices.

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I'm writing to you about an issue which has infuriated me and I'm hoping that you would make a mention of it on your blog to show the dangers of the loss of freedom.
Suppose I were to tell you that in Holland you will be forced, by the government, to install a gps tracking device in your car. Every Dutch car will need to have one of these boxes installed, which will transmit information about your speed, whereabouts, the time you drove somewhere and the distance you drove. You'd think that I was a crazy conspiracy theorist…but actually this will be law in 2012 in Holland. Starting from that year Dutch drivers will need to pay 3 cents per kilometer in a tax to the government (rising to 6.7% in 2018). All in the name of countering heavy traffic and for the environment. While 2 other taxes on cars are abolished, no one seriously believes the government's claim that it will keep tax revenue the same. This will constitute an enormous tax hike. Something which we already overtaxed Dutch people can hardly bear.
Also the government assures us that they will not look at the information gathered by the boxes. No one seriously believes this either. Keep in mind, as bad as things are in America…they are worse over here.
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The Dutch Ministry of Traffic:
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ELLSWORTH, a central county of Kansas, intersected by Smoky Hill river; area, 720 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 1,185. The Kansas Pacific railroad passes through it. The chief productions in 1870 were 2,175 bushels of wheat, 12,167 of Indian corn, 4,393 of potatoes, and 1,604 tons of hay. Capital, Ellsworth.


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Happy New Year!
With this new year, I've decided to challenge myself with new resolutions that with hopefully help me establish a more healthy and happy lifestyle. I thought I would share what I hope to accomplish this upcoming year.
Weight Loss/Health:
-Continue working out at least 4-5 times a week. With my new Weekly Weight Loss series, (the holidays have prevented me from updating unfortunately, videos will be back next week!) I will be updating this blog with my weekly goals and status updates.
-Lose another 20 lbs. For me it's not necessarily about the number as it is about the lifestyle, but I do still have a long ways to go. I lost 20 lbs in 2012, time to
get back on track!
-Maintain a paleo lifestyle, allowing 2 cheat days a week. Food has always been my challenge, I just LOVE me some delicious food. Watch out for my favorite recipes on my Weekly Weight Loss videos.
-Train for the Spartan Obstacle Race/run a 10k. My cardio has fallen to the wayside this year. Along with crossfit, I really need to integrate more cardio into my fitness regimen.
-Reach 50,000 subs on youtube. With a new job/move, Youtube has unfortunately hasn't been on my radar. I personally love making videos and find it so rewarding! I'm hoping to expand my audience by filming more. I have tons of ideas and have recently investing in a new camera. I just need to get up and do it!
-Upload at least 2 videos a week. (Of course when I'm traveling for work/on vacation there will be exceptions.)
-Not worry so much. I'm such an anxious mess/worry wart. This is something that I know will help my quality of life if I stop worrying about things I can't control!
-Save more money! I love to shop! It's such a thrill and who doesn't love new things! However, with age comes responsibilities.
-Get engaged. Ahem. Come on now.
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By Rep. Dan Kristiansen39th District
May 4, 2010
As the Legislature entered its final day of the special session, Rep. Dan Kristiansen reflected over the past 90 days lawmakers have been in Olympia and characterized this year's legislative session as "a massive train wreck engineered by majority Democrats with a lot of citizens unwillingly aboard."
"It's been very disappointing," said Kristiansen, R-Snohomish. "My Republican colleagues and I met with the governor a month before the session began in January and brought her a jobs package, which ultimately would have put many people back to work in the private sector by now.
Our "Made in Washington" jobs legislation would have significantly reduced unemployment and the need for public assistance. Unfortunately, those ideas were completely ignored as the governor and majority party went directly for tax increases.
"With some of the highest unemployment rates in the state in nearly two decades, this legislative session should have been about jobs and what we could do to get people working again. Instead, Washington has higher unemployment now than it did when the Legislature convened in January and, unfortunately, we can expect a lot more people out of work when the new tax hikes take effect," he said.
To cover a $2.8 billion budget shortfall, majority Democrats in the House approved legislation, 52-44, that will increase taxes by nearly $2.5 billion over the next three years. Kristiansen voted no. The Senate followed suit, approving Senate Bill 6143 by a vote of 25-21. All Republicans in both the House and Senate voted against the tax hikes and some Democrats also voted no.
"All of these tax increases will be detrimental to individuals and our state's economy. Even the governor said she could solve this budget problem by making changes internally without a tax increase. So why couldn't House and Senate Democrat leaders restructure the budget and prioritize spending for only the most essential services of education, public safety and the most vulnerable? Instead, they're sticking it to taxpayers at a time when our state is experiencing the worst recession in years," noted Kristiansen.
Kristiansen said employers, blue-collar workers and the middle class will be hit the hardest with tax increases, which include raising business and occupation taxes on services, adding sales tax to candy and gum, and increasing taxes on soda, bottled water, cigarettes and beer.
"The 39th District has more people collecting unemployment benefits than any other legislative district. Now the state is going to take more from families who are already living with less and have had to cut their own budgets," said Kristiansen. "The tax package picks winners and losers. Those who can afford to drink the high-end microbrewery beers won't have to pay, but those who drink regular beer will be paying much more. That's just one of many examples of how this tax legislation will affect the middle class."
Monday, the House of Representatives approved a $30.5 billion supplemental operating budget which decreases spending by less than 1 percent from last year's budget. Senate Bill 6444 passed the House by a vote of 54-43. It later was approved in the Senate, 25-21. Again, Kristiansen voted no.
"It's unbelievable that while families are cutting back, there's actually new spending in this budget. The Legislature didn't tighten its belt. Instead, it continues the same old tax-and-spend policies that got us into this mess in the first place," added Kristiansen. "This budget does nothing to help employers create jobs. Instead, it adds more mandates and finds more ways to tax employers. So that means we may see more businesses close and move out of the state, and fewer jobs in Washington. We're not going to be able to crawl our way, tax our way or spend our way out of this recession. The state needs to take a lesson from its citizens who are having to live within their means. Until we do that, we're going to continue to see huge budget deficits long into the future.
"It's very unfortunate, but I believe our state would have been better off if the Legislature didn't convene this year. As a result, every citizen is going to be feeling the pain and this difficult recession has now been prolonged," concluded Kristiansen.
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My first Trailer! What happens when youre surfing for yu-gi-oh icons, then watch a Pirates of the Caribbean Trailer at amv.org, and one of the icons just happened to be of Bakura saying Allo poppet,? You get this. Its actually a good fit. I am very proud of this vid, which is not easy for many amvers to say about their own stuff. It took me one week to create my index files, and two weeks to actually edit the video. It was slower going for this vid as opposed to many of my other vids. Sometimes Id spend all night just on five seconds of video! Lip synch is a serious pain. Joey, Tristan, and most of the time Yugi were good boys and said everything I told them to. Mai was extremely cooperative in a small role. Marik however, chose to be difficult. As much trouble as it was, I think my lip synch came out rather well. I could tell you the cast, but as Pegasus would say, What fun would that be? Not sure if I will be doing another trailer anytime soon, this was a lot of work. Enjoy the vid!
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Phantomcobra writes:
2004 Ford Taurus SES Review
Comfortable ride, plenty of room, fold down rear seats provide for extra cargo space
Wish the gear selector had 1, 2, D and OD. They leave out the 2 so I can't stay in 2nd. A/C could be stronger as it doesn't work real well in 100 plus degree heat.
Good Family Car And Every Day Driver — The Ford Taurus had some years where Ford ignored it and quality and reliability were an issue. For 2004, this was not a problem as Ford started paying attention again. The SES has all the standard features for mid value sedans of that year. The 3.0 L engine is a little weak for a car this size but it is adequate. Just don't expect it to put you back in your seat if you hit the gas to get on the freeway. Ford doesn't seem to think people want or need second gear. I've noted several models over the years that did not have a second gear on the automatic gear selectors. I find a second gear in heavy traffic keeps the car from shifting constantly.
Primary Use: Family transportation
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2004 Ford Taurus SES Review
drives like butter on a hot pan
in the snow trackion is touchy
This Is A Good Realiable Car ,if You Maintan It — the brakes are very touchy, acceleration is something you very notice: picks up very fast. only thing is the bumpers are a bit weak but only 60 bucks a bumper its not much a problem. This car is a 6 cyliander so its drinks gas but shows u how much you have till empty. low maintence, and loud speakers make this an ok car. This car is also a work horse!!!!! we put 220,000 miles plus an shes still working it!!! so treat ur cars right an they can do the same for you.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
RapMusicIsDevil13 writes:
2004 Ford Taurus SEL Review
good price, good quality, and depenable
little more get up and go would be nice
Couldn't Expect Any More, Runs Great. — Good american car without the ridiculous price tag. 10 grand for 30,000 miles beautiful condition, not a scratch, interior perfect. MPG not great 18.9 on average. Does have a little quicks and has a cool metalic green color. My second taurus, never have had a problem. I think people get sucked in to thinking more money and foreign is so much better. WHY? I paid cash, no car payment and have great car.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
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2004 Ford Taurus SES Review
Practical, comfortable car with plenty of room for passengers and cargo. Fairly powerful for a sedan. Easy and cheap to maintain.
It won't win any beauty contests, and it handles like the family sedan it is - smooth, but truck0ish.
Very Practical, Low-cost Car. — Build quality: the Vulcan V6 motor seems dependable, but has a lot of quirks that can sap up gas mileage and lead to longer problems down the road. Most of this little repair items are relatively inexpensive but require some research and knowledge to repair yourself or get done without paying for endless diagnostics. Performance: not much to talk about here - it does its job as a commuter and family car, and does it comfortably. It won't give you much past that. Keep up with alignments and rotations if you want a smooth ride. Mileage isn't great (see engine quirks above) but can be decent if engine is in good order. Maintenance: Low costs make this a great go-to commuter, which is what I use it for. Hard to beat $20 oil changes and low repair costs. Overall: Dependable, cheap, but quirky family/commuter car.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
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2004 Ford Taurus SES Review
big interior and trunk great family car good for long trips or just a everyday drive around car with the family
some blind spots the gas mileage is ok not the best but not the worst
Very Reliable All Around A Great Car For Anyone — my favorite thing about the car is its roomy inside but it doesn't take away form the power of the car like some vehicles the car still has a lot of go in it good for kids who wanna cruise with friends or a family that wants to go somewhere
Primary Use: Commuting to work
Brittany writes:
2004 Ford Taurus SE Review
Gas Mileage..6 disc CD player...Dependable
It needs new brakes
Its Dependable... — Ok... so I think the car gets decent gas mileage. We have found that gas from Shell Gas Station works better in the car and gives it better gas mileage. I would say 20/city 24/highway. Yup good reliable car to drive. It kinda looks a lil crappy right now because the drivers side mirror is hanging on by a couple of wires.
Nelson writes:
2004 Ford Taurus SEL Review
Affordible luxury sedan.
Safe Reliable Sedan. — 3.0L V6 Duratec engine. 22.5mpg/city and 27-30mpg/hwy. Sun roof, A/C, 6-disc changer, leather interior, cassette AM/FM radio w/premium sound system, 16" aloy wheels wrapped in Continnental tires. Fully loaded 4D sedan w/smooth luxorious handling(capable of putting your passengers asleep on long trips). 200bhp will getting you going. Where as all wheel ABS will bring you to a hault. Vehicle comfortably seats five passengers.
Nicholas writes:
2004 Ford Taurus SEL Review
roomy interior and decent gas mileage
plain looking exterior
Good Sedan For The $$$$$ — Exellent power with the 24v motor, plenty of room inside for the family, build quality is exellent, ........ I was in the market for a new Cadilac Sedan Deville when I found this car, all the interior luxury features of the Caddy for 1/2 the price!
Dave writes:
2004 Ford Taurus SES Review
good handling and quick enough
its ugly as hell and you get the "your driving the most average car ever" looks too
Total Dece — I've had some fun in my taurus its one the taurus models that has 201bhp witch is ok for the type of car it is it has some pickup witch is good though it goes 0-60 in about 7 seconds not exactly a racer. It has some pretty good handling but tends to oversteer a bit but its not too difficult to contol
Allie writes:
2004 Ford Taurus SE Review
17-18 mpg
Ok — It's nice, but not my first choice. It's a great first car and it is reliable. I never would've chosen this car but it was given to me for free so I enjoy having it. I would look for something with better gas mileage.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
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2013 Ford Taurus Reviews
I Like It
I like the great power out and very good handling , but I don't like the interior quality. Back up camera it is must , but it is exist in 2014 SEL but not in 2013, Nice Technology and perfect exterior... Read More
Awesome Sho
The 2013 SHO is a very capable car, it has plenty of power, and it is very comfortable to drive. while it is not a sports car it has enough power to play with most of them... all while the kids a la... Read More
2012 Ford Taurus Reviews
Great Car, I Really Like It
This is my second Taurus, the other was a 2010. Ford has done a great job with style, comfort. I had always been a Chevy guy but would highly reccomend this car to anyone with a big family, does all... Read More
2011 Ford Taurus Reviews
Great Car
Good looks, clean shape lines, everything works well and no known issues. Very nice sound system too -- that was important to my son anyway. Handling is crisp. Electronics are very intuitively desi... Read More
Quick 4 Door That Can Be Driven In Winter
The car itself is great. All Wheel Drive helps in the Northern Ohio winters. Acceleration is very nice(twin turbo), especially for a 4,500 pound car. Gas mileage is only average. If you are on it a g... Read More
2010 Ford Taurus Reviews
Beautiful Car Inside And Out
I have been very happy with my car. I did a lot of research before purchasing it. Comfortable and handled better than I thought it would in the snow. My husband loves the car too, it turned out to be ... Read More
Taurus Sho
Like pretty much everything about it except I'm not too pleased with the radar cruise control. It has good points - for sure - but it also has some trade-offs to receive the benefits. I would recomm... Read More
2009 Ford Taurus Reviews
Ford Tough Don't Have To Be A Truck.
seat is great. Paint never rust. Interior like new. Basic maintance on car. No major failures yet. 320K + and still drives great. Cold air and simple to operate. 6 CD changer in the trunk. Love this ... Read More
Great Car
My commute to work was too far to be practical. otherwise this car would have been a keeper. I loved the heated seats on a cold winter morning. I also enjoyed the SYNC system. This car is a great car!... Read More


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Disclosureproject – Dr. Steven Greer: "After many weeks of travel, we are back to report that amazing results have been obtained from our study of the small possible ET body. Steven M. Greer (June 28, 1955) is an American osteopath and ufologist who founded the Orion Project and The Disclosure Project.
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I think for Halloween I might be Kate Middleton. I have brown hair and blue eyes, so all I'd have to do is buy that $19.95 "imitation" sapphire ring advertised during midnight infomercials, a pair of drugstore nude pantyhose and—the kicker—this Issa dress.
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Yesterday Net-a-Porter got a fresh shipment of the almost-iconic dress, so go buy yours before the new stock runs out. In 20 years, it might actually net an impressive chunk of money at a fancy consignment store and prove a pretty decent investment. (Unlike, say, pogs, Furbys or beanie babies.)
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Metalforming companies, overall, expect a slight increase in business conditions over the next three months, according to the September 2012 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report.
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"After several months of flat or modestly negative expectations for new orders and shipments, PMA's manufacturing member companies have moved to a slightly more positive outlook as Q-3 draws to a close," said William E. Gaskin, PMA president. "During the first four or five months of 2012, the average metalforming company reported that orders and shipments, year-over-year, were growing at the rate of approximately 10% and 12%, respectively, compared to 2011. During the summer, modest contraction in orders and shipments in many sectors (excluding automotive) reduced growth to approximately 8% year-over-year. With significant economic uncertainty being exacerbated by the upcoming presidential elections, it is expected that the balance of 2012 will continue to show single-digit growth compared to 2011, as we look ahead to Q-4."
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Chvrches were one of the year's Best New Bands for making one of the year's Best Albums. And when the Scottish synth-pop trio wasn't turning heads on tour and late-night TV shows, they were expanding their repertoire with covers of Whitney Houston, Haim, and the Game Of Thrones theme. Now you can add "Stay Another Day" to that list. Lauren, Iain, and Martin stopped by the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge in seasonally appropriate attire to cover Brit boy band East 17′s '94 hit. Watch below.
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Is this the end of the line for "Bones"? David Boreanaz, Booth to "Bones" fans, sent out a few cryptic messages about the possible end of the popular Fox series.
STORY: Bones Renewed for Eighth Season
While he never said officially that "Bones" is ending, Boreanaz took to Twitter and said he was a "free agent" after this season, and that the "Bones" farewell tour was kicking off at San Diego Comic-Con.
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"Bones" boss Hart Hanson has been mum on Twitter since May 2012 and series star Emily Deschanel has not commented on the matter.
SDCC 2012 shld be a blast and quite possibly the last for #Bones ? Farewell tour? Look forward to seeing everyone there.—
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Hartwick Pines State Park will again be offering special evening ski events where skiers will have a chance to enjoy one of the park's groomed ski trails by lantern light. If you have visited Hartwick Pines during daylight hours throughout the year, these evenings will definitely give you a different perspective of the park. The ski nights will be from 6pm to 9pm on the Saturday evenings of January 11 and 25, and February 8 & 22, 2014. Over 75 lanterns will be lit along the 1.25 mile, groomed cross-country ski trail. The Michigan Forest Visitor Center will be open and visitors are welcomed to "thaw out" (or cool down) in our warming room where hot beverages (cider, tea, coffee and hot cocoa) and snacks will be offered. There is no charge to participate in these evening ski events; however, an $11 Michigan Recreation Passport is required to enter the park.
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Puffy face of actress-author Suzanne Somers leads to speculation about "stem-cell facelift."
Photo: Suzanne Somers, 64, looked wrinkle-free but puffy during a recent TV appearance. (Photo courtesy of marilyn.ca)
Slide show: From 31 to 64, Suzanne Somers stays young.
Actress-author Suzanne Somers, 64, has always marched to the beat of a different drummer, but she doesn't talk about plastic surgery.
The former star of "Three's Company" in the late 1970s, Somers advocates non-traditional, unproven hormone therapies and her own Somersize weight-loss program as methods for remaining young-looking.
She also promotes the Facemaster, "a non-surgical facelift machine" that costs about $230 on her website.
"It has literally kept my face from collapsing without surgery," she says.
Although she has never acknowledged having cosmetic surgery, many plastic surgeons think she has had treatments such as Botox injections and perhaps even a surgical facelift.
She fueled further speculation recently when she appeared on a Canadian TV talk show with a wrinkle-free but puffy face that seemed to have been over-injected with filler of some type.
That led many celebrity watchers to conclude that she has undergone a "stem-cell facelift," which celebrity websites have reported in the past that she was planning on getting.
In that increasingly popular procedure, a physician uses liposuction to remove fat from a patient's lower body, processes it to increase the fat's concentration of youthful stem cells, then injects it into the patient's face.
See "Courtney Love's 'stem-cell facelift' " for more information about the procedure.
Somers has neither verified nor denied undergoing that treatment, but she has spoken in the recent past about the importance of stem cells.
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Barclaycard recently announced that members of their travel community will be able to earn points for contributing their stories and deals with other users. Not only that, you can even earn points (redeemable for travel) even if you aren't a Barclaycard cardholder. Details haven't been released yet, but I recently had the opportunity to speak with Barclaycard reps about this program and they're in the final stages of development and the points earning/redeeming ratios should be released within the next two months.
This follows on the heels of last year's launch of Barclaycard's Arrival credit card in the US market last year, which allow cardholders to redeem their points at a fixed rate of 1 cent apiece for travel expenses such as airline tickets, hotel nights and car rentals and receive a 10% mileage refund on redemptions.
Even if you don't have an Arrival card, though, you'll still be able to earn and redeem miles by participating in the Barclaycard Travel Community, where travelers can interact with one another by posting stories, photos and advice. So even if you don't have the Arrival card, you can join the community and earn miles for completing your travel profile, posting travel stories, and receiving positive reviews from other community members and then also redeem the miles you earn through Barclaycard's online travel portal. I have been told that the points earned will be much more valuable if you are a cardholder, which makes sense – they clearly want to encourage people to get the product.
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Signing up only takes a minute, but don't expect a whole lot of engagement just yet. So far there have only been a handful of threads- ranging from someone asking about Virgin America First Class and another asking Barclaycard whether they plan to roll out Chip + Signature/PIN cards. I imagine the site will become much more popular once it is advertised and the point earning/redeeming is published.
Overall, I think it's a great concept and just goes to show how important social networking and media has become, even to credit card companies. In the meantime, I hope this encourages other issuers to offer more ways to earn and redeem points!
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City of Homer Advisory Bodies and their responsibilities are outlined in Homer City Code Chapter 1 and they are tasked with providing recommendations to City Council. There are 5 Advisory Commissions, 3 Standing Committees, and currently there are 4 Special Committees/Task Forces. Standing Committees are permanent until they are disbanded by the City Council. Special Committees and Task Forces are established to accomplish a specific task in a specific time frame and are dissolved upon their final report to Council. All of the groups are comprised of volunteers and while preference is given to City residents, there are seats available for residents outside City limits as well.
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VIDEO: NASCAR driver says slow down for work zone safety
A NASCAR driver stops by Delaware's largest construction site to stress work zone safety.
WDEL's Amy Cherry was there.
NASCAR driver Martin Truex, Jr. says don't drive like him.
"No racing in the work zones," he says.
He's calling for drivers to slow down when they see the big orange signs before entering a construction zone as part of National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week.
"You know, if somebody's speeding through there or not paying attention, you really notice it. It's like c'mon, you know, pay attention, I'm standing here. You could run me over!" says Truex, Jr.
Truex says it's not just about slowing down either, it's about not driving distracted as well.
"No texting, no talking on the phone, none of that nonsense, and make sure these guys are safe enough to do their job," he says.
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Obama Visit To NYC Could Effect Rush Hour
When President Barack Obama lands at JFK Airport around 5PM today, he'll spend a whirlwind 6 hours in the Big Apple raising money. It will be the President's third trip to New York in the last month.
On the agenda is a big ticket fundraiser at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel hosted by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. He will also attend a fundraiser at a private home on the Upper Eastside before ending the day meeting fans at a concert of the Hip Hop Soul Band the Roots, before heading back to JFK at 11PM.
During the visit, Obama's motorcade could force the closure of the FDR and parts of the East Side from 5PM to 5:30PM. Complicating matters is a Yankees game at 7PM in the Bronx.
Also, Fifth Avenue from East 89th to East 59th streets will be closed from 6 to 7:30PM and Central Park's transverse roads along all avenues from York to Fifth could be blocked during that period.
Since 2008, Obama has raised $42 million from generous New Yorkers. He formally announced his 2012 reelection campaign earlier this month.Copyright © 2014, Sun Sentinel


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Do you ever read something about a destination and wonder if it's too good to be true? It is easy to think that about all the praise that is written about Virginia Beach, but the truth is, this spot is really that spectacular! Here you can kayak amongst dolphins, cast your fishing line, or give surfing a try. The cherry on top of a Virginia Beach trip will be an oceanfront villa from VacationRentals.com.
What to Do in Virginia Beach
At the Beach
A Virginia Beach travel guide must start at the beach. There are 35 miles of waterfront property here, and all offer perfect access to the soft sand and rolling waves. There are three different beach areas to choose from: Chesapeake Bay, Resort Area, and Sandbridge. Each of these beaches has its own appeal, and every visitor must find the right fit for their preferences.
Chesapeake Bay is the more relaxed and tranquil option. First Landing State Park is ideal for runners and bikers, but you won't find any noisy groups or live music. If you like your beach with a little more action, check out the Resort Beaches. Here you will find live music, outdoor cafes, rollerbladers, and generally more action. Lastly there is Sandbridge; these beaches are also known for being peaceful. Spend your days building a sand castle with your kids or simply lounging in the sun.
Getting Adventurous
After a few days of sunbathing, you might be ready for a little activity. One of the most popular activities here is sea kayaking. Not only is this a great way to get some exercise, but you can also plan a kayaking tour to paddle amongst dolphins. If you've always dreamed of getting up close and personal with dolphins, this is your opportunity. Fishing is also very popular. You can charter a boat or join a fishing tour to try your luck at fishing.
Birding is another popular activity. Virginia Beach offers a wide range of species of birds that migrate during the spring and fall. If you love to hike or bike, head out to explore places such as False Cape or Back Bay. Back at the beach, up the adventure by renting a WaveRunner for the afternoon or giving parasailing a try. Virginia Beach will look completely different with a bird's eye view.
The Sophisticated Side of Virginia Beach
Any Virginia Beach travel guide will tell you that this is a great place for families, but it is also ideal for a romantic getaway. Getting away from the kids for the weekend means enjoying adult pleasures such as a day on the golf course. There are 198 golf holes to play on Virginia Beach — music to any golf enthusiast's ears.
Adults will also enjoy a range of nightlife in Virginia Beach. A night on the town can take many forms including fine dining, a night at a comedy club, live music, or even massive outdoor concerts. After a night out, treat yourself to a massage or other spa treatment. You might never want to travel with the kids again.
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A Virginia Beach travel guide might suggest that this destination is all about fun and sun, but there is also a more serious side. If you're interested in history and museums, there will be plenty to keep you entertained beyond the beaches and restaurants. Top attractions include the Naval Aviation Monument, the Cape Henry Lighthouses, the Old Coast Guard Station, and the Contemporary Art Center. Great for a rainy day or just a day away from the beach, these sites attract many visitors every year.
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Any good Virginia Beach travel guide will tell you that this destination is about more than just beaches. If you love to shop, the stores here might be the difference between choosing Virginia Beach over another destination. Here you can choose from malls, boutiques, shopping centers, and everything in between.
There are a few different areas to check out if you want to shop: Hilltop Area, Resort Area, Lynnhaven Mall, and Town Center / Pembroke Mall. At Hilltop you will find popular national retailers, Lynnhaven Mall is one of the largest malls on the East Coast with over 180 stores, and Resort Area offers 40 blocks of shops, boutiques, and art galleries. Lastly, Town Center / Pembroke Mall offers department stores, specialty shops, and movie theaters.
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If you've ever dined out in Virginia Beach before, you know one thing all of the cooking has in common: fresh ingredients. Seafood is of course a staple including everything from tuna to shrimp to shellfish. Whether you're in the mood for a night of fine dining or grabbing something casual, Virginia Beach will satisfy your craving.
There are over 250 restaurants to choose from, so narrowing down your options will depend on the specific location of your vacation rental and what kind of food you're in the mood for. In a pool this big, it is difficult to choose favorites, but some restaurants locals recommend include Aberdeen Barn Restaurant, Alexander's on the Bay, and Belanga Fish Company.
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When to Visit Virginia Beach
There is always a reason to visit Virginia Beach. This area is known for its mild, sunny winters; pleasant springs; incredible summers; and crisp autumns. The time you plan on visiting depends on what type of traveler you are. Some people prefer the buzz of summer while others can't stand the crowds that occur when the kids are off from school during the months of July and August.
Other travelers love the tranquil environment of the winter. You can enjoy long walks on the peaceful beach, excellent meals, and even a little sunbathing. Some people say that the seasons in between are the best, when the crowds haven't year arrived but the temperatures are still that bit warmer. The decision is up to you.
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There are many different types of Virginia Beach vacations. If you're planning on hitting the town and enjoying some nightlife, be sure to pack along a few special outfits and a pair of high heels. On the other hand, if you're heading out to Chesapeake Bay for a relaxing week, all you will need is comfortable, casual clothes and a pair of flip flops.
This is the beauty of Virginia Beach — that you can tailor a vacation to be exactly what you want it to be. If you're planning a family trip, bring along some entertainment for the beach and for the vacation rental. Staying in for a night all of a sudden becomes much more attractive when there's board games, charades, or DVDs involved in the equation.
Local Services in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach is one of the most popular destinations on the eastern seaboard. As a result of this fact, services have developed over the years to meet this demand. One thing people love about visiting Virginia Beach is that they don't need to worry about where they will be getting their groceries or if they will be able to find an ATM. Visitors can expect all of the best in modern conveniences when they plan a trip to Virginia Beach.
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There has been a substantial movement in Virginia Beach in recent years to "go green" and support the environment. You can support this movement by choosing businesses that are "Virginia Green." Many restaurants, cafes, and bars will advertise the fact that they do in fact meet the Virginia Green standards. Whether you traditionally seek out environmentally friendly businesses or not, this is one easy way to make sure your travel isn't having a negative effect on the environment.
Getting to Virginia Beach
Most visitors to Virginia Beach choose to arrive by car. This destination is located halfway up the eastern seaboard, so it is actually an easy driving distance from many different locations. A complete Virginia Beach travel guide also provides information for travelers who want to arrive by air. The closest airport is Norfolk International, which is only a 20-minute drive away from Virginia Beach. Other options for airports include the Newport News / Williamsburg Airport. From the airport, most travelers rent a car to reach their vacation rental in Virginia Beach.
Why Virginia Beach Vacation Rentals?
Vacation rentals are more affordable than you might think — often rivaling the cost of hotels — and yet they provide so much more than you could find at the typical two-bed-one-bathroom hotel room. By choosing vacation rentals, you will have your own private kitchen, living area, and maybe even some outdoor space. Everyone in your family will have their own sleeping areas and can relax on their own schedule. Just imagine watching the sunset from your balcony as you sip a glass of wine and then gathering with your family on the couch to watch a movie. Vacation rentals give a place for the family to gather and bond or for couplest to reconnect.
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UW research finds 'baby talk' benefits children's vocabularyon January 8, 2014 @ 9:26 am (Updated: 10:36 am - 1/8/14 )
Did you speak parentese to you kids when they were babies?
You know parentese, it's that high-pitched, extended vowels, often referred to as "baby talk." Parents do it naturally because it captures the babies' attention.
But Dr. Patricia Kuhl at the University of Washington who studies how children learn wanted to know if it does more than that.
So she equipped babies with wearable high-tech recording devices programmed to bookmark outbreaks of parentese, and the babies' responses.
"We recorded from these microphones for 24 hours a day for four days in a row," said Kuhl. "We wanted to know, are parents really using this language that we describe as parentese or motherese?"
Kuhl and her researchers asked, how do adults use parentese when talking to babies, and how are they doing it? Are they talking to babies one-on-one or in a group? And how is that linked to language at two years of age?
The babies really like listening to parentese, she says, and given the choice, they choose to listen to parentese over adult-directed speech - how we talk to each other everyday.
Studying kids 11 to 14 months old, Kuhl said children that age were often struggling with their first words. "We measured their concurrent meeting at the same time as their babbling, their attempts at words and speech and then we brought them back in at the age of two and remeasured language."
The kids that had one-on-one time with parents, and in particular, the kids whose parents had talked in parentese, knew twice as many words as kids that heard more adult-directed language.
"The numbers were huge the difference between 433 words mastered at the age of 2, compared to 169 from the highest to the lowest," said Kuhl.
It's not the first time Kuhl has researched how babies learn language. "We've been doing a lot of looking at how the baby brain is attracted to one-on-one interactions, social interactions with real people. We were the ones that showed, some years ago, that babies learn, that are exposed to a foreign language at nine months old - Mandarin in this case, learned it beautifully if they had a live human tutor playing with them on the floor. But if it came from a beautiful DVD they stared at, they learned nothing."
So, maybe part of the lesson here is, don't park your kid in front of "Sesame Street" and expect them to learn language.
"The message for parents, it's not so much the vocabulary, but it's how you introduce it that's crucial," said Kuhl. "I think vocabulary is important, but if parents were to do one thing - they should use parentese in a one-on-one context."
Dr. Kuhl's next study will use a brain-mapping machine to measure babies' responses to language in real time, in hopes of learning how to catch speech problems and treat autism more effectively.
MyNorthwest.com's Alyssa Kleven contributed to this report.
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A few airlines are trialling picocells with their own uplink (usually via satellite). Sounds like that Virgin plane was one of them. If I remember correctly, the real technical barrier to using phones on aircraft is not interference but the speed at which the phone will hop between ground-based cell towers.
Also when I was visiting a hospital in-patient ward a few weeks ago, there were still signs on the door saying 'Turn of mobiles' but most of the patients had a mobile and when we actually asked the staff they said it was fine on that ward. I think they are a bit stricter in intensive care.