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Starting this week, Lambert will begin major infrastructure improvements between exits 14, 15 and 16 in the ramp area that connects Bag Claim and the Yellow Level of the Terminal 1 Garage. Work includes new ceilings, HVAC, lighting and the addition of new wall finishes. Airline baggage service offices in this area are being relocated to temporary facilities directly adjacent to baggage carousels during the construction, which will be completed this fall. At least two of three doorways will be open at all times during the construction.
The second project will overhaul two lower level entrances that connect Bag Claim with Arrivals Drive, the roadway for passenger pickup and most ground transportation shuttles. These covered walkway entrances were damaged during the April 22, 2011 tornado. Lambert will be building new sleek, all-glass enclosed walkways that will better enhance Lambert's historic terminal architecture. The project is being funded with support from the Eastman Chemical Company, as well as insurance proceeds. The glass panels will allow natural lighting to brighten the pathway for the public to and from the lower level Bag Claim. Eastman's Saflex® and Vanceva® interlayers bring safety, security and UV protection to the laminated glass. LLumar® decorative window films provide a distinct design pattern to the enclosed walkways. Entry/Exit 17 will be closed beginning the first week of February for construction. This phase of the project should be completed in April. Construction on Entry/Exit 12 will proceed after the first phase of the project is completed. Alternate doorways will be used for passengers and visitors to enter and exit the terminal during this construction.
These projects will complement the major interior renovation nearing completion in the Airport's Terminal 1 Bag Claim and the lower level. The Airport Experience renovations include new ceilings, new lighting, new interior wall and flooring surfaces, new signage, new directories and new restrooms. The Airport Experience renovation on the Ticketing Lobby, including new ticket counters and new terrazzo flooring, will be completed by this summer.
The retail shopping scene at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport will get a dramatic makeover beginning this week. HG-St. Louis JV, a joint venture of premier travel retailer Hudson Group, will formally begin its 10-year contract with Lambert on February 1 for the Airport's news, gift and specialty retail concessions. Hudson will reopen a majority of the existing retail locations currently operated by The Paradies Shops. Over the next five months, Hudson will build out 13 locations featuring top national brands and exclusive local concepts as well.
During the 5-month build-out, Hudson will operate some temporary store units which will feature core news and gift merchandise offered through its flagship Hudson store. Hudson will offer its full mix of merchandise once it opens all of its new stores by late June 2013. Here is the current store lineup for Lambert:
Terminal 1: Hudson
A Concourse: Hudson, Maxiga & Spectacles
C Concourse: Hudson, Bliss, Ebony News, Spectacles, Natalie's Candy Jar and Eddie Bauer
E Concourse: Kids Works, Spectacles, Hudson, St. Louis Sports, Natalie's Candy Jar and Discover St. Louis.
HG-St. Louis JV is a joint venture comprised of Hudson Group (HG) Retail, LLC; Final Phase Marketing, Inc., based in St. Louis; OHM Concession Group, LLC of St. Ann, Missouri; and Newburns Management Group, LLC. Final Phase Marketing, OHM Concession Group and Newburns Management Group are certified ACDBE companies. The agreement, which also carries a three-year option, guarantees Lambert a minimum of $13 million in the first three years of the contract and $41 million over the full term of the contract. The company will employ more than 100 people. More than 90 employees are current retail employees of The Paradies Shops.
Lambert Director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge and Environmental Health/Safety Manager Joletta Golik accept Lambert's Circle of Excellence Award for the 2012 St. Louis Green Businss Challenge.
(St. Louis) Lambert-St. Louis International Airport was awarded a Circle of Excellence Award of Merit in the 2012 St. Louis RCGA Green Business Challenge which promotes sustainability strategies in the region. Lambert was a first year participant and one of a few organizations honored with the greatest gain in new sustainable practices or strategies over the duration of the six month competition. The Green Business Challenge was sponsored by the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
Lambert pursued an aggressive campaign to set new standards for its sustainability program with goals and guidance set out by the competition as well as its own unique programs.
Highlights include:
· Created a "Green Team" to guide Airport-wide audit and implement 11 new sustainability practices · Implemented pilot programs for food waste composting and green cleaning services · Increased energy efficiency with installation of 200 occupancy sensors, LED lighting and new HVAC systems · Improved waste generation reduction and recycling policies · Increased water conservation by installing low flow sanitary system
The Airport also continued to achieve in areas of sustainability leadership:
· Expanded fleet of alternative fuels vehicles with more than half operating on compressed natural gas or bio-fuels · Opened second free waiting zone/cell phone lot for public to reduce traffic congestion and vehicle carbon emissions · Installed five electric vehicle charging stations for public at Airport parking lot · Increased construction waste recycling requirement for all projects
As the primary commercial service Airport for the St. Louis region, Lambert operates more than 1.4 million sq. feet of building space through its terminals, concourses, offices and other airfield support buildings. Lambert, owned and operated by the City of St. Louis, manages approximately 180 tenants. Lambert served nearly 13 million passengers in 2011 and is the 31st busiest airport in the United States as ranked by the Airports Council International. (Pictured right: Joletta Golik and Jonathan Matheny, Airport Environmental Project Manager.)
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport has reached another major milestone in its $70 million Airport Experience Program. The Airport has completed renovations and reopened the final set of restrooms in Terminal 1 to meet the demand of the Christmas holiday travel rush.
The renovated restrooms are located in the lower level of Terminal 1 near the entrance to the A Concourse security checkpoint. The Men's, Women's and Family Assist restrooms feature bright white counters, colorful tile wall surfaces, new lighting, new stalls and new plumbing fixtures. Restroom features are all ADA compliant. Because of the restrooms' location to the USO, the Airport also added additional mirrors, seating and hooks to accommodate military personnel who often need to make uniform changes at the Airport.
In the last 18 months, Lambert has renovated nine sets of restrooms in Terminal 1 and Concourses A & C. The Airport also built a new set of restrooms in Terminal 1 Bag Claim to provide closer facilities for passengers exiting the C Concourse.
"For our passengers and our employees, the complete makeover of our restrooms is one of the most important projects in this entire campaign," said Lambert Director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge.
In other Airport Experience news, the Airport has also completed a new entertainment stage in the lower level of Terminal 1 directly across from Starbucks and The Pasta House restaurants. The stage will be used for various events and performances. The Airport's annual holiday choir performances, sponsored by the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association, are now being staged at this new location. Performances are scheduled through December 21. The stage space is enhanced by a new atrium that opens to the upper level Ticketing Lobby in Terminal 1.
The renovations to the lower level are now more than 90 percent complete. Higher, brighter ceilings along with new circular lighting have transformed the lower level and Bag Claim into a more welcoming space. The Airport is continuing its work in phases on the upper level with new ticket counters and new terrazzo flooring. The Airport Experience Program is scheduled to be completed in 2013.
A Chevy Volt is the first vehicle to be hooked up to the Airport's new electric charging stations at Super Park Lot A.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport has launched a new service that caters to those who fuel up with a plug versus a gasoline nozzle. Lambert is now offering free charging for electric vehicles at the Airport's Super Park Lot A, which is directly across from Terminal 1. There are five charging stations available-offered first come, first serve. Super Park offers quick and convenient shuttle service to both terminals. The new service was installed to meet the growing trend in electrical vehicles in the region. The Airport is plugging in, too. Lambert has purchased four GEM electric vehicles, which will be used for parking lot patrols and light maintenance operations.
Electric vehicle owners can now park at Super Park Lot A, directly across from Terminal 1, and get a free charge during the stay. The Airport has also purchased four compact GEM electric vehicles for its Super Park operations, which includes two terminal garages and four long-term lots.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is beginning a project to overhaul two major entrances to Terminal 1. Damage from the April 22, 2011 tornado created an opportunity to redesign the terminal's lower level entrances which will better enhance Lambert's historic architecture. Lambert is building sleek, all-glass enclosed walkways with generous support from Eastman Chemical Company, as well as insurance proceeds. The glass panels will allow natural lighting to brighten the pathway for the public to and from the lower level Bag Claim. Eastman's Saflex® and Vanceva® interlayers bring safety, security and UV protection to the laminated glass. LLumar® decorative window films provide a distinct design pattern to the enclosed walkways. The project will be completed in the spring of 2013.
"When the tornados hit our region last spring, we knew we wanted to bring increased safety to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport," said Eric Nichols, vice president and general manager of Eastman's advanced interlayers product lines. "Saflex® PVB interlayers for laminated glass and Eastman's performance films' Llumar® post applied decorative window films bring both safety and UV protection to the pedestrian walkway project at the main terminal. Our products are used in airport applications around the world, and we are happy these products will welcome visitors to the St. Louis region through our "gateway," Lambert-St. Louis International Airport."
Eastman's Saflex® interlayers were also used in the replacement glass for the Terminal 1 vaulted curtain walls on the upper level, which were also heavily damaged during the 2011 tornado. The Terminal Entrances Project was designed by exp. US Services. C. Rallo Contracting is the prime contractor for the project.
The Terminal Entrances reconstruction is part of the overall tornado restoration campaign by the Airport totaling approximately $22 million. The Airport is also in the final months of its $70 million Airport Experience Program, which will be the largest interior renovation of Terminal 1 (built1956) and its concourses when it's completed in 2013. Improvements include renovated restrooms, higher ceilings, new lighting, new interior wall and flooring surfaces, new wayfinding signage and digital directories.


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The latest dental fast fix is here - a clip-on brace of perfect pearly whites. Writer Claire Coleman tries out a new form of aesthetic dentistry called the Snap-On Smile. She writes: As with many of these things, it's an American import and it does exactly what it says on the tin.
All white? Stick-on dentures are the latest dental quick-fix
Vaguely reminiscent of those joke teeth that children wear at Halloween, the Snap-On Smile (£900, including consultation and fitting) is a custom-made set of teeth moulded from a top-secret formula that looks, it must be said, a lot like plastic. They simply slide over the top of your existing teeth, giving you the appearance of a perfect smile — a bit like those temporary stick-on nails that give you instant talons.
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After a big payday, Red Bryant is staying hungry for the Seahawks
Bryant wasn't satisfied with his play last year, so he got serious about staying healthy and working hard this offseason to ensure that Seattle's investment in him wasn't a bad one.
Times staff columnist
The Red Bryant File
Height/Weight: 6-4, 330 pounds
Age: 29
Years pro: 6
College: Texas A&M
Did you know? Bryant's wife, Janelle, is the daughter of former Seahawks defensive end Jacob Green.
RENTON — Only Red Bryant, the charming beast from Jasper, Texas, can stretch the word "chef" into four syllables.
"Got me a ch-eee-eee-ffff," the Seahawks' 330-pound defensive end said proudly.
It's all part of his preservation plan. Now 29 years old, the irreplaceable run-stuffer understands the myth of invincibility. After grinding through a foot injury and playing only so-so in 2012, he spent the offseason thinking about what he must do to play at a high level through the rest of his prime years and beyond.
He started that process by hiring a chef and changing his diet. It's a rather common approach for multimillionaire athletes — getting a chef is right there on the to-do list with buying mom a house and starting a foundation — but for Bryant, this was a big deal.
Because he loves his Southern food.
"I'm just a country boy at heart," Bryant says, laughing.
He spoke wistfully about his old diet.
"Fried fish — that's one of my favorite foods," Bryant said. "My wife, she makes good chicken spaghetti, lasagna. If I make me some collard greens, I'm going to put me some ham hocks in it. That's just how we do it, you know."
But as Bryant started inching closer to age 30, he noticed a diminished energy level and more nagging injuries. A few major injuries had limited his NFL career until his breakthrough season in 2011, but like most young players, the minor, day-to-day injuries were never a concern until recently.
So, after playing with a plantar fascia foot issue last season, he decided to be more proactive about maintaining his health. First, he fixed his diet. Then he was tested for sleep disorders, and he found out that he had sleep apnea. He now sleeps wearing a mask connected to a machine that increases airflow through his throat to ensure he is breathing properly at night.
Bryant says he has never felt better, and so far this preseason, it has shown in his play. Pete Carroll says Bryant is having his most impressive training camp in the four years he has coached the defensive end.
When Bryant signed a five-year deal worth $35 million ($14.5 million guaranteed) before last season, he vowed not to "go in the tank" after his payday. He's a proud and earnest man, and he never wants to be a player who lost his edge after getting his money.
Because he struggled last year and the Seahawks' run defense regressed as a result, he's intent on returning to the impact player that he immediately became after the Seahawks made the surprising decision in 2010 to move him from defensive tackle to end.
In the big picture, Bryant's pride and refusal to "go in the tank" represents something the Seahawks are counting on as they reward previously underrated players with sizable contracts. They can't pay one-hit wonders. They have to choose carefully and make sure the players they reward have the fire to continue to produce. Otherwise, they'll become a lazy, overpaid team.
Like most Seahawks who have received big contract extensions (Max Unger, Chris Clemons, Marshawn Lynch and Kam Chancellor among them), Bryant is hungry — and not just for Southern food. He still burns to be great. He wants to be more of a pass-rushing factor. He wants to be an all-down player and not just be a run-stuffer. Will he be able to do everything he wants on a roster this deep? No. But the commitment to improve remains.
"Part of my responsibility, I feel, is to give everything I've got and be the Red Bryant that got that contract," he said. "That's what keeps me grinding. That's what keeps me motivated.
"Last year, I felt like I wasn't at my best, and I wouldn't need anybody to tell me that. I know what my expectations are for me, and you can't allow injuries to be an excuse, especially since I play a key role in terms of how we run this defense. When I'm dominant, I'm knocking blocks back. I'm taking on double-teams. I'm constantly in the backfield.
"I just felt like at times last year I didn't play at the level that I'm accustomed to for myself. And so more than anything, I wanted to go back to the basics. I wanted to work hard. I wanted to attack the offseason. I wanted to give myself the best chance, especially since I've been blessed financially."
Now, his chef prepares salmon and grilled chicken and "just about every healthy thing you can imagine," Bryant said.
"It's just amazing how food, something so simple, can play a big role in terms of an athlete," Bryant said. "I just feel more alert, ready to go. You can't really perform at an elite level with that type of food I was eating all the time. It's going to wear you down. And you can't be in a better place than Seattle because they're health-conscious anyway compared to the South. It's just two different worlds. So it's been a good transition for me in terms of not only trying to eat healthier, but having a healthier lifestyle."
Big Red is determined to get better — and live better. He has the ch-eee-eee-fff to prove it.
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Monacan Tribe: Possibly from an Algonquian word signifying "digging stick," or "spade," but more likely from their own language. Also called:
Monacan Connections. The Monacan belonged to the Siouan linguistic stock. Their nearest connections were the Manahoac, Tutelo, and Saponi.
Monacan Location. On the upper waters of James River above the falls at Richmond.
(Locations as determined by D. I. Bushnell, Jr.)
Two other towns are sometimes added but as they afterward appeared as wholly independent tribes, the Saponi and the Tutelo, it is probable that their connection with the Monacan was never very intimate. They seem to have been classed as Monacan largely on the evidence furnished by Smith's map, in which they appear in the country of the "Monacans" but Smith's topography, as Bushnell has shown, was very much foreshortened toward the mountains and the Saponi and Tutelo towns were farther away than he supposed. Again, while Massinacack and Mohemencho are specifically referred to as Monacan towns and Smith calls Rassawek "the chief habitation" of the Monacan, there is no such characterization of either of the others.
Monacan History. Capt. John Smith learned of the Monacan in the course of an exploratory trip which he made up James River in May 1607. The people themselves were visited by Captain Newport the year following, who discovered the two lower towns. The population gradually declined and in 1699 some Huguenots took possession of the land of Mowhemencho. The greater part of the Monacan had been driven away some years before this by Colonel Bornn (Byrd?). Those who escaped continued to camp in the region until after 1702, as we learn from a Swiss traveler named F. L. Michel (1916). It is probable that the remnant finally united with their relatives the Saponi and Tutelo when they were at Fort Christanna and followed their fortunes, but we have no further information as to their fate.
Monacan Population. The number of the Monacan was estimated by Mooney (1928) at 1,200 in 1600 including part of the Saponi and Tutelo, but they can hardly have comprised over half as many. In 1669 there were still about 100 true Monacan as they were credited with 30 bowmen.
Connection in which they have become noted. The name Monacan is perpetuated by a small place called Manakin on the north bank of James River, in Goochland County, Va.
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LOS ANGELES — Bill Sharman, the Hall of Famer who won NBA titles as a player for the Boston Celtics and a coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, has died. He was 87.
Sharman then spent the past four decades with Los Angeles as a coach and executive. In his first season in charge, he coached the 1971-72 Lakers to a championship with 69 victories -- then an NBA record -- and a 33-game winning streak, the longest in pro sports history.
William Walton Sharman was born May 25, 1926, in Abilene, Texas. He grew up in the Los Angeles area and in the San Joaquin Valley before becoming a star guard at Southern California, where his jersey is retired.
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Cheap ski holidays in hundreds of ski resorts worldwide.
January can be a financially tight month but offers some of the best skiing of the season. With this in mind, and in our ongoing efforts to help more people hit the slopes, we've refreshed our Guide to Cheap Skiing. And if you're looking for a cheap last minute holiday be sure to check out our Top Tips for Last Minute Skiing.
Cheap ski deals are a bit of a misdemeanour as skiing is never cheap. By the time you have added your travel, accommodation, lift pass, ski hire/carriage, lessons (if needed) and food & drinks in resort, you are often lucky to get away with spending less than £1000. That's not to say that with good planning, realistic expectations and a bit of luck you can of course get a great deal, saving a small fortune.
People often flock toward the likes of Bulgaria and Andorra for a cheap ski break, but the realism is they are catching up with the rest of Europe year-on-year for price, yet the ski areas are not always as snow-sure or as challenging as the more renowned resorts. Andorra's lift pass prices are catching those of France, at £180, and the airfares to Bulgaria mean it often costs more than a cheeky week to a more renowned resort with a shorter flight.
Having taken into consideration the resort costs, including lift pass & ski hire, the holiday costs and the ski areas, I have put together an indication of where the best value cheap ski deals currently lie. There are a couple of self catered apartments, some value chalets and an all inclusive package, to give you a good indication of what to expect and where to look. Bargain hunting for cheap ski holidays starts as soon as the winter is over, so you now don't need to hold on in hope of getting a last minute deal.
To keep things fair and comparable I have looked at mid January, traditionally the cheapest time of the season where the resorts are fully open and for arguments sake have kept to London(ish) airports.
Self catered holidays can be a false economy due to the cost of food in resort, though sneaking some dry foods and packet mixes into your suitcase can help with this — student-style skiing! But if you are there for the skiing and/or the nightlife, accommodation is often at the bottom of the list, therefore squeezing into a 20m2 apartment with three friends won't bother you in the slightest.
Having kept to the dates mentioned before, you might be surprised to hear that the resorts of Avoriaz, La Plagne and Alpe d'Huez topped the list for accommodation costs and reasonable lift pass prices. Okay so €5 or so a pint may be the main downfall here, but there are some great value places to eat in both these ski areas. Pizza Roll in Alpe d'Huez is well used buy the underpaid resort staff and at €3 a pizza who can blame them. In Avoriaz ski down the Les Marmottes restaurant in the Lindarets valley for some great value mountain food — which will be much appreciated if a diet of pasta and sauce is on the menu in the evenings!
Alpe d'Huez offers 260km of great skiing, a glacier, Europe's longest black run — the 16km La Sarenne — the infamous Le Tunnel's moguls and the great value Quartier des Bergers Apartments apartments. The lift pass is £165, but includes use of the both the heated outdoor pool (budgie smugglers required), the indoor pool & sports centre and the resort bus, the ski & boot hire is from £75, ski carriage is £17.50. The cheapest ski deal here is again on the 18th January on a flight from Gatwick airport at £276 per person, based on four people sharing — the cheapest deal, but slightly higher resort costs.
The Cassiopee apartments in Belle Plagne often offer great value, whether getting an early summer deal or a last minute cheap trip you can find prices here for sub £270 per person (based on 4 sharing). The lift pass is around £235 for the Paradiski Unlimited pass and ski hire is around £85 for skis & boots and ski carriage is £35. The best price at the moment from Gatwick airport on the 7th January for as little as £285 per person, based on four sharing a four person studio apartment — offering cosy but low cost accommodation.
Chalet holidays can actually offer better value than staying in an apartment, due to the fact most of your catering is covered (the staff have one night off during your stay). You are usually given a hearty breakfast, afternoon tea and a three course evening meal with wine. If you have good chalet hosts you can usually have a large breakfast with cereals, a cooked option and some fruit, then make yourself a cheese, ham or jam sandwich for lunch (though do this quietly as you are not supposed to) and ski back for tea, coffee and cake at 4pm and still have time for an aprés ski beer.
Based on out-and-out price, the Chalet Alice in Les Deux Alpes offers fantastic value. Again using a Gatwick flight the price for two people in a twin room is only £354 per person on the 25th January. So the difference in cost to have two full meals and afternoon tea, with only one evening not catered, is just £103 pp. Les Deux Alpes is a student favourite, offering good nightlife, glacier skiing and reasonable resort prices — the lift pass is only £190 and ski & hire is again around £85 and ski carriage is £35.
For a great overall deal, great value on the mountain and the chance to ski two countries in one holiday, then the Chalet Quatre Saisons in La Rosiere offers fantastic value. The ski area sits toward the end of the Tarantaise Valley, opposite Les Arcs and bordering Italy. Skiing down to La Thuile you can enjoy fantastic mountain food at great, Italian prices, giving great savings throughout the week. This time based on a flight into Gatwick and with two people sharing a twin room the price stands at £295 per person — at £180 for your lift pass with ski hire from as little as £55 (or ski carriage for £39) you are looking at £530 for a week with everything bar lunch and one evening meal paid for!
Over in Les Deux Alpes, there are some ridiculously good value all inclusive deals with the Club Med Les Deux Alpes, though if you fancy a different resort the Club Med Arcs Extreme often has comparable prices. Club Med offer something different to the typical British ski holiday, first of all they are French run, owned and styled hotels, though they have English speaking staff. If you are here for the skiing and not the resort nightlife the hotels have everything you need. The price include accommodation, transport, all inclusive meals and drinks (apart from champagne etc), lift pass, ski school and on charter flights ski carriage. You can ski back to the hotel for lunch, a beer or a snack, the bar is open until early until the early hours and there is entertainment for all ages. If you head out on the 26nd January you are only paying £1084 per person, based on two sharing — this means if you have your own skis you don't have to spend another penny (apart from travel insurance) and if you don't ski hire starts at £104 pp.
Whilst this deals is great last minute value, Club Med also offer terrific Early bird savings of up to £200 pp so booking early is highly recommended.
In a quick round-up, here are the overall price comparisons for the best value self catered, chalet and all inclusive for seven nights:
So depending on how much you expect to spend on meals both in your accommodation and on the mountain, whether you are heading out into resort to party, fancy a glass of wine over dinner, or want the freedom to enjoy a drink whenever you fancy, depends on what works out best for you. Self catered are cosy, but low cost, chalets are comfortable, yet good value and Club Med include everything you need for a great price.
* The prices in this article were correct at time of publish, though are subject to change at anytime.
Today's blog is bought to you by AJ, Iglu's Head of Sales and keenest après ski participant.
We're pretty keen on après ski action here at Iglu. So much so that it is one of the main factors that decides where we ski each season. We've even rated the best chalets for access to après ski. Some have great locations just a few stumbling steps from the best bars and some offer their own in-house bars that everyone else has to come to.
So, let's start with the best located chalet in everyone's favourite French resort, Val d'Isére.
The 5* Chalet Cherrier is slap bang in the middle of the action. I've stayed here and counted that it was only 16 paces from the front door to the Petit Danois bar. This is one of our early evening favourite bars with two pool tables and consistently hot Danish and Swedish bar staff. The rooms in the Cherrier are big and don't suffer from noise after 9 pm.
If your budget is more Carlsberg and KP nuts than Krug Champagne and Beluga caviar then you might want to be above one of the most iconic bars in Val d'Isére, by staying at the Chalet Hotel Morris. This chalet hotel couldn't be more convenient, but if you choose one of the rooms at the front with the sunny balconies, you will hear some noise. At least no one will complain if you're a little noisy yourself.
The most famous après ski resort of them all is St Anton and this next chalet is right amongst the fun.
You can ski directly to this chalet from your après session in the Mooserwirt or the Krazy Kangaruh and you are only a few minutes from the main pedestrian area of central St Anton. The Chalet Alpenheim has a few convenient single rooms and if you have a group of four, than make sure you book the junior suite with two rooms and a kitchenette on the top floor! Here it is really worth paying the extra for a sunny balcony with lovely views.
Italian resorts are usually fairly laid back about après ski but there are exceptions. Cervinia, which links over to Zermatt, has a few lively bars and the liveliest of them all is in the Chalet Dragon right on the slopes as you come down at the end of the day. This place gives Cervinia its aprèsphere.
The rooms in the Chalet Dragon are sectioned off in a separate wing so you don't get the noise of the bar. The chalet is also very well placed to appreciate all the other bars of Cervinia, being about 100m from the centre. The rooms in this chalet are large and this property was one of our biggest sellers last season, so get in early if you have a group.
The best party in Switzerland is undoubtedly in Verbier, and the Place Central is where it all happens.
Chalet Hotel De Verbier is so popular it's usually sold out for peak dates long before the season starts. It is directly opposite the best that Verbier has to offer and one the all-time classic après ski bars, the Farinet. Live music, potent shakers, a buzzing dance floor and a sliding roof that opens to let the steam out every couple of hours, come together to provide the ultimate Swiss après ski experience.
Courchevel is the famous name in the world's biggest ski area, but most people are put off by the prices of the extortionately flashy resort at 1850. To avoid the Ruskies and the €40 fondues, the UK market prefers to head to it's little brother just down the road in Courchevel 1650. The prices are better and the après is more convivial. This part of Les Trois Vallées is the most sun-facing and has the prettiest tree runs. Several of our most popular properties are in this resort like the Chalet Cascades and the Chalet Hotel Les Avals.
The Chalet Hotel Les Avals sleeps 70, so it's already got a ready-made party on most weeks. The chalet hotel also hosts the best après ski bar in resort, Rocky's. There is a live band on during après a couple of nights a week and it is well setup with TVs for any UK sport you may want to catch. Handy in February and March for the Six Nations rugby. It also does well priced snacks and lots of daily deals on shooters, shots, bombs and beers — as well as serving the legendary après ski beer, Mützig.
If you are looking for a bargain — with all the ingredients for a riotous week of partying — then look no further than the Club Hotel Les Airelles in Les Deux Alpes.
This property is cheap and cheerful so don't expect The Ritz. This club hotel has hosted the Iglu April ski trip for the last three years and has never failed to deliver a good time. Our crew are mostly mid-twenties ex-seasonaires that like a party almost as much as deep powder.
Les Deux Alpes attracts a young crowd and is heavily favoured by boarders who appreciate the excellent terrain park. We love the super short transfer from Grenoble, the access to La Grave over the top of the glacier, the cheap bars, the €60 helicopter day trip to Alpe d'Huez, and the reliable snow above 2500m.
And finally, here's a property that is the best placed in the Ibiza of the Pyrenees, Pas de la Casa.
Llac Negre is right in the centre of the main drag of Pas de la Casa. The town rocks all night and has plenty of great bars including the one in this hotel. The prices are great due to Andorra being a tax free principality. The resort is also at 2000m making it one of the highest in Europe. There has been lots of investment in the lift system of the Granvalira ski area and it now compares favourably with the big French resorts of the Tarantaise Vallée.
This is only a short list of some of our favourites but we have loads more to recommend for après ski action.
Heading for a chalet holiday is about more than just the snow for some people, there are also the views, the food and the relaxed atmosphere to look forward to.
The best food is fairly easy to work out, if you are heading to a luxury chalet you are likely to get restaurant-quality cuisine and impeccable service, if you head to a 2* property you'll be getting a hearty meal and service from teenage chalet hosts. But which chalets have the best views?
Location, Location, Location
A great view is all about the location of the chalet, the direction it is facing and of course the use of huge picture windows and balconies. So, with this in mind what are the chalets with the best views on our site? This of course is subjective, but here are my favourites.
Chalet Grace, Zermatt
Chalet Grace in Zermatt offers phenomenal views, from the double-height floor to ceiling window views of the Klein Matterhorn in the dining room, to the stunning valley views. One of Europe's most famous and most recognisable mountains, the Matterhorn, can also be seen from the living room's picture windows, or the strategically-placed window in the dining room, which perfectly frames the mountain's peak. It doesn't stop there either, as well as beautiful views across Zermatt itself, you can pop out to the outdoor hot tub which, you guessed it, has views of the Matterhorn.
Perdrix Blanche, Courchevel
The chalet Perdrix Blanche is situated in a quaint corner of Courchevel, down in Courchevel 1550, but it offers stunning views along Bozel Valley and the famous Tarantaise Valley. From the living rooms windows to some of the bedrooms, you have this incredible scenery dropping down the valley toward Brides les Bains and back up the valley to the unspoiled mountains on the opposite side. From the other side of the chalet you can take in the views toward Courchevel 1650 and the national park and, of course, there is the imposing Courchevel 1850 located at the top of the piste.
Chalet Hotel Montpelier, Verbier
Okay, so technically this is a chalet hotel, but as it is essentially just a really big chalet and it has incredible views, it is worth a mention. The hotel pool and sundeck has one of the most incredible indoor views you'll find in the Alps — straight out of the floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows you have an undisturbed, panoramic view of the region. With Mont Fort and Mont Gele both visible from the chalet, this property offers truly stunning views across and around Verbier.
Chalet Haute Cimes, Nendaz
Now, the Chalet Hautes Cimes is a risky one, as the images we currently have been given are artist's impressions and 'what you can expect' pictures from the tour operator, but if they live up the their promise, it will have been worth the risk.
Mira Belum, Meribel
The Mira Belum has a great location with views across the Meribel valley. You can see along the ridge line toward the Olympic Express chairlift, which takes you to St. Martin, and down the valley toward the quaint village of Les Allues. The views give you a real feel for the shape of the Three Valleys and why mother nature's layout makes it one of the best ski areas in the world. If you strain your neck, on a good day you can just about make out the top of the valley and where Meribel, Les Menuires and Val Thorens meet.
From beautiful vistas and panoramic mountain views, to deep valleys and national parks, the views on your chalet holiday don't have to be just those of high rise apartment blocks. The Alps have some of the most inspiring and even frightening mountains out there, so why not sit back with a vin chaud and take it all in after a day on the slopes.
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The following local residents have been named to the Dean's List at Clemson University for the fall 2012 semester:
Riley David Wilson, of Chester, who is majoring in Chemical Engineering.
Owen James Wilson, of Chester, who is majoring in General Engineering.
To be named to the Dean's List, a student must achieve a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.


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The portable synchrotron "MIRRORCLE‐6X" provides hard x‐rays with high brightness and wide energy spectrum ranging from 10–300 keV, emitted from a micron‐sized source, with wide divergence of ± 85 mrad. Correspondingly, images obtained using the "MIRRORCLE‐6X" showed significantly improved characteristics compared to conventional x‐ray tube images, namely, improved refraction contrast, high resolution, and high magnification. Thus, the "MIRRORCLE‐6X" is considered to be a novel medical imaging source.
A magnified image of a chest phantom, wherein a urethane ball of 8 mm diameter was implanted as an imitation of a cancer, was obtained. The detector used was an imaging‐plate (Fujifilm imaging plate, FCR ST‐IV) with 150 μm pixel size. The phantom and the detector were respectively set at 50 cm and 540 cm from the x‐ray source, so that the magnification was 10.8x. The x‐ray source was a Cu 25 μm rod. The resolution was about 25 μm. Images with such high resolution and magnification cannot be obtained by conventional x‐ray tubes with a source size of mm order. We can see the edges of costae and of the urethane ball at the back of the costae by the refraction contrast effect. Furthermore, we also see blood vessels surrounding the urethane ball. White spots, which are cross sections of blood vessels, were also observed. Therefore, observations of the shape of a cancer without surgical resection should be possible, and accurate diagnosis can be given using the "MIRRORCLE‐6X".
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In September, Turkish appliance maker Arçelik developed the "the world's fastest dishwasher." The dishwasher, model 6271 E, has a 12-place setting capacity and can wash a full load in 58 minutes. But the dishwasher also offers the Super Mini 20-minute, 35°C program for 6 place settings. The dishwasher also has an LCD screen and keeps the chosen program and functions in its memory and reminds them to the user the next time. An Autosense Sensor System determines the degree of soiling on the dishes and automatically adjusts wash time, water temperature and water fill level. An Extra Drying Function quickly dries dishes and is said to give them a shiny appearance. A special upper basket height adjustment allows users to adjust the basket easily with just one movement, even if the basket is full. This feature helps users get last minute dishes or large trays into the dishwasher.A 20-minute dishwasher would entice any consumer – even in the U.S. Arçelik said in January that 2006 would be the year it finally entered the U.S. market. However, as the year draws to a close, there is little sign of Arçelik brands appearing on North American retail shelves.But there is little doubt the company will be in the U.S. eventually, after having carved out a big share of the European market for itself. One of the brands that helped it gain European share was Elektra Bregenz, and in June Elektra Bregenz won design 5 awards during the 2006 Plus X design competition, held in Düsseldorf, Germany.Another Arçelik brand, Beko, opened a new appliance factory in Vladimir, Russia, in October. Koc Holding, Arcelik's parent, says that the new factory is built on 545,000 square meters, 70,000 of which are covered or indoors. The facility is expected to have an annual production capacity of 900,000 units and will employ 1,100 people.Koc Holding states that it is investing in Russia because of its great potential in the appliance sector. The company spent 90 million euros (approx. U.S. $113 million) to build the facility. Russia is not a new market for the Koc Group; the company has been offering many brands in the market since 1994. The parent company says that the stability of the Russian economy prompted it to invest in the country.
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A two-day conference held in Billings this week aims to send its 650 attendees from across Montana home with innovative ways to help people with autism and other social-learning challenges.
Called Social Thinking — named for the treatment and strategies program highlighted at this year's conference — the 2014 version of the Montana State University Billings Extended Campus' annual Autism Conference began Tuesday and wraps up Wednesday at the Holiday Inn Grand Montana, 5500 Midland Road.
Keynote speaker and presenter Michelle Garcia Winner founded and developed Social Thinking, a program teaching social skills to youth and adults with social-learning challenges.
"It's really a new idea to understand the power and the influence of the social mind," Winner said.
She spent Tuesday teaching attendees about Social Thinking and how it applies not only to people with social challenges, but also the people teaching and working with them.
The concept focuses mostly on people with near-advanced IQs who face challenges when it comes to social interaction. It revolves around the idea of teaching them to think about their interactions, and how they affect both themselves and others, to develop those social skills.
It encourages them to think about how others think, said Cheryl Young-Pelton, an assistant professor of special education with MSUB's College of Education and a member of the conference's coordinating committee. "That's a hard skill for any of us to learn," she said.
For example, Winner showed the crowd of more than 600 people a slide with four items to have people consider in social interactions to gain perspective: "1. I think about you. You think about me. 2. I am aware of your motive/intention. Why are you near me? What do you want from me? 3. Since you are thinking about me, what are you thinking about me? 4. I monitor my behavior and possibly adjust it to keep you thinking about me the way I want you to think about me."
It also includes ways to pick up on physical cues during communication.
Dr. Pamela Crooke, Social Thinking's director of clinical services and research, said that approach provides specific steps for students.
"We try to give people strategies to make it really concrete," she said. "It's social skills versus social thinking. It's really a deeper look at how we use social skills."
Winner described it as "a paradigm shift away" from traditional methods and hoped that those in attendance will take it to heart.
"I hope they rethink what it means to be social," she said. "Our social skills are linked to our interpretations."
The training is for educators, therapists, clinicians, practitioners and for parents, Young-Pelton said. "We want (Winner) to come in and from day one teach them how to assess, to make a dynamic assessment.
"It's not a paper-pencil kind of test. It's watching the kids, their actions and their interactions, and being able to say, 'They're doing this, they're not doing that.' "
The conference is hosted by the Extended Campus and sponsored by Region III Comprehensive System of Personal Development in conjunction with the College of Education's Montana Center for Inclusive Education, as well as Easter Seals-Goodwill.
Tuesday marked the start of the conference's seventh year. Conversations from the 2008 conference helped spur the passage of Brandon's Bill, which expanded insurance coverage for autism, during the 2009 Montana Legislature.


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An estimated two million girls worldwide undergo the brutal procedure known as female genital mutilation (FGM) every year, leading to physiological, sexual and psychological effects including hemorrhage, shock, infection, sexual dysfunction and increased risk of contracting HIV. It's a tragic human rigpopact violation, whose cultural and traditional roots run deep—making it difficult to combat. PAI has a long history of working towards the elimination of FGM—from generating awareness and action in the 80's to funding anti-FGM projects in Mali over the past five years—but more help is desperately needed. We urge governments and communities around the world to take steps to eradicate this harmful practice once and for all.
Global eradication efforts have achieved some success, and recent events in Indonesia and Ethiopia give hope that this practice can be eliminated. Early last month, Indonesia banned all doctors and nurses from performing FGM. According to the head of the Indonesian health ministry's family health directorate, Sri Hermiyanti, "Hurting, damaging, incising and cutting of the clitoris are not permitted under the ban, because these acts violate the reproductive rigpopact of these girls and harm their organs." While there are no punishments in place for people who violate the ban, this is an important first step towards ending this horrific practice.
On a recent trip to Ethiopia, PAI President Amy Coen and her colleagues had the opportunity to meet Dr. Bogaletch Gebre—affectionately called "Boge"—who is spearheading a national campaign to end FGM. They participated in a rally of over 15,000, including girls, mothers, fathers and village elders, demonstrating their commitment to ending FGM in their communities.
These are just two of the ways communities are starting to fight FGM. It takes a commitment from every level of a society to triumph over a traditional practice that has been performed for centuries in some communities. PAI salutes the advances of these two countries and urges country governments to support these and other similar efforts. An end to this human rigpopact abuse is within our reach.


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Aerobics have been a popular element of fitness centres for many years now, and aerobic classes can achieve a broad spectrum of fitness goals including additional strength, tone and cardiovascular health. Aerobics classes range from high intensity workouts to classes designed for beginners, people needing rehabilitation from injuries and even specific conditions.
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Common types of aerobics classes include:
- Freestyle Aerobics - This is where an aerobics instructor choreographs their own movements, combinations and various techniques relating to the purpose for the class.
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Part of our 3rd Annual QFEST!
After a botched sex-change operation, East German glam rocker Hansel (John Cameron Mitchell) becomes Hedwig and travels across the United States with a stage show, following her ex-boyfriend (and former band mate) and telling her life story.
Hedwig's offbeat show slays audiences -- but in diners not clubs.
Mitchell also wrote and directed the comedy, which won at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for several Independent Spirit Awards.
Rated R | Running Time 95 min |
We want to kick this year off with a bang!
Join us at 7pm before the 8pm Hedwig and the Angry Inch showing for a film opening to remember! Including:
- Performance by Capital Pride Singers
- Musical roller derby chairs with the Albany Allstars
- Fun and games with It Came From Schenectady
- Light food by Bombers
- Pride Center, Project Hope and other special guests
- and a BAR! With LIQUOR! (of course with ID)
Free for all ticket holders to Hedwig and Qfest pass holders.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch | Thursday, February 28, 2013, 8:00 pm | |
QFEST Pass | Sunday, March 3, 2013, 7:30 pm |


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Health-conscious Linux users: Tell FitBit you'd like Linux support!
The blogs here have been thin of late, and an upcoming post should explain why – there have been a lot of changes in my life recently, and I'm eager to share the before-and-afters with you. Just as soon as I have time to write them down!
In the mean time, I'd like to point your attention to a new product that was featured today on Springwise … the FitBit is a tiny new wearable personal activity logger that's capable of tracking (using inertial sensors) the steps you take, calories you burn, and activity you enjoy throughout the day. The collected data can be displayed right on the device (using a sexy built-in OLED display) or uploaded to the FitBit web app for interpretation and display.
I think the FitBit product is phenomenal, as is the way FitBit-the-company has brought it to market: They've blogged extensively about the entire product development process, and all the cool things – and hiccups – they did and experienced along the way. Moreover, the product pushes all the right buttons for me – it's simple to operate, unobtrusive, visually-attractive and well-designed.
There is, however, a little fly in the ointment – the fine folks at FitBit haven't provided a Linux client, and a quick site-specific Google Search of fitbit.com reveals nary a clue as to when or if they might release one. The Linux community has done it before, and I believe it's time to do it again: we need to let the folks at FitBit know that the Linux userbase is worth supporting! So please – if you're a Linux user who's even remotely interested in health and fitness, leave a pleasant comment on the FitBit blog, kindly requesting Linux support.
As a runner and cyclist – and someone who's hopelessly dependent on the anti-depressant effects of physical exercise for my very sanity – I'm looking forward to buying and trying a FitBit. No, I don't need it. Nor do I believe gadgetry is a necessary component of a fitness plan – the only thing truly necessary for most people to live healthily is a strong enough desire to do so. But I do believe that tools like the FitBit, or many of the myriad other physiologically- and medically-sound gadgets available to enhance well-being can be great additions to one's arsenal.
I'm anxiously looking forward to receiving my Fitbit — I'm a recent orderer, not a preorder. I just wanted to point out that though you will certainly find the Fitbit helpful to you as a runner, using it for cycling is just a bit more complicated. The Fitbit isn't designed to track cycling, so as I understand it, you need to attribute that time to cycling on the Fitbit website, and then the appropriate adjustment to your calorie burn is applied.


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THE METHODS: Top Four Ways Algae Can Fix the Future of Energy
THE PROCESS: How to Make Oil from Algae in Four Steps
Forget wind power or solar power or all the other promising but frustratingly incremental solutions to America's energy crisis. The answer, instead, could be algae. It's plentiful and, like corn and soybeans, can be processed into oil and gas to power our factories, cars, and airplanes. But unlike ethanol, oil made from algae won't compete with the food supply. And because algae can grow off a power plant's carbon emissions and greenhouse gases, it can help solve, rather than exacerbate, global warming. According to some estimates, by dedicating just 2 percent of its land mass to algae production, America could meet all of its energy needs.
The U. S. government abandoned its algae-as-fuel research program in 1996 because it didn't think it could ever get the price competitive with petroleum oil. But with oil prices now far higher and global warming an ever-increasing concern, interest in algae oil is back, and tens of millions of dollars of venture capital has followed. There are dozens of different approaches, but the end goal is the same: to find a production method that will fuel America -- and the twenty-first century.
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How well does enforcement of the Endangered Species Act preserve wildlife habitat? On the John Batchelor show, Terry Anderson talks about how the ESA has affected spotted owls, bald eagles, silver grayling, and wolves.
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While the Endangered Species Act has led to habitat destruction, private solutions give us reason to be hopeful. In South Africa's Wildlife Ranching magazine, Terry Anderson explains how Texan ranchers brought the scimitar-horned oryx back from the brink of extinction.
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In the Wall Street Journal, Gary Libecap and Robert Glennon discuss the West's outdated water laws. A policy overhaul, they argue, would allow efficient water markets and reward conservation.
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In the Wall Street Journal, Terry Anderson examines how landowners have managed wildlife habitat under the ESA and suggests heavy-handed enforcement has discouraged private conservation efforts.
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Missouri Rx (MoRx)
Missouri Rx (MORx) is a State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program that works with Medicare prescription drug coverage to help beneficiaries save money on prescription drugs. Missouri Rx pays for 50% of the costs of all covered Medicare prescriptions, even in the "donut hole" or coverage gap. MORx can also pay for 50% of any deductible, but will not pay monthly premiums.
To qualify for the MoRx benefits you must:
- be a Missouri resident
- be enrolled in a Medicare prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage Plan with drug coverage
- If single – have an annual gross income of $21,660 or less
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It—as the kids say—"tickles my fancy" that no matter what MLB owners try to do to fix an unbroken system, they just manage to screw it up more. You'd think a group of people collectively worth the GDP of Vietnam might have slightly more brain power than the owners seem to exhibit when it comes to their dealings with the amateur draft. Then again, maybe you wouldn't think that.
Yesterday evening, as the deadline to sign drafted players passed, the last of the unsigned first-rounders were snapped up; fourth overall pick Kevin Gausman signed with the Orioles for $4.32-million, 16th overall pick Lucas Giolito signed with the Nationals for $2.925-million, the Marlins inked ninth overall pick Andrew Heaney to a $2.6-million deal, and the Rays got their first-rounder, Richie Shaffer, for $1.71-million.
The only first-round pick that did not sign was eighth overall selection Mark Appel, who fell to the Pirates when the industry consensus pegged him as the first overall pick. In a matter of minutes, Appel went from a slot bonus of $7.2-million assigned to the first overall selection, to one of just $2.9-million afforded to the eighth overall selection. By moving money around in the rest of their draft, the Pirates were able to offer Appel $3.8-million without losing a draft pick in next year's draft, but Appel turned it down.
Whether or not you think it wise for a pitcher to turn down that much money and go back for his senior year of college—where risk of injury or ineffectiveness can plummet one's draft stock—it's clear that the new system put in place during last fall's round of collective bargaining between the players and the owners isn't doing what was intended.
Not only did Appel (likely a top-three talent at the very least) slip to number eight, but a small market team—the Pirates—couldn't give him the money he wanted because of the new system, thereby spoiling their first round pick. Previous to this system, the amateur draft was one area where smaller market teams could compete with large market teams for the best available talent. They couldn't spend nine-figures on a superstar in free agency, but they could conceivably spend a lot more in the draft and build a consistent winner through a strong player development system filled with young, high ceiling (and also cheap and controllable) players. With strict penalties levied on teams that go overslot, this avenue for contention has shrunk.
The Pirates do receive the ninth overall pick in next year's draft as compensation, but according to ESPN's Keith Law (behind a pay-wall) and others, the 2013 draft class appears to be even weaker than this year's. Law also opines about the new system's failings for both the teams and the players, which again begs the question: Why are the owners so intent on keeping the cost of the draft—and for the matter international signings—down? In comparison to the much larger cost of Major League salaries, the draft and the international market represent ways in which frugal teams can better themselves without breaking the bank. It seems as though the owners are cutting off their nose to spite their face.
If Appel pitches well again next year at Stanford, there's no reason (with a potentially weaker draft class) that he can't improve his draft stock and garner a larger bonus next year, but there's always a risk, especially with pitchers, that an injury or just random ineffectiveness could become factors that cause him to fall well below the eighth overall pick.
At least Pirates fans are taking the news well.
And the rest:
Welcome to Earth 0 [Few Sairdrervice, Bletting Ganked]. Will the Orioles try harder to acquire pitching help now that their best pitcher (HA!) Jason Hammel is hurt?
The Yankees grab some outfield insurance by signing Kosuke Fukudome [Darren Kritzer, Getting Blanked].
Jacoby Ellsbury's back after missing 79 games with a shoulder injury [Adam Berry, MLB.com]. And a nation rejoices.
How much do Dwayne Murphy and Luis Mercedes have to do with the resurgence of Edwin Encarnacion? [R.J. Anderson, Baseball Prospectus].
Today in F***ing Awesome: Baseball Prospectus and Brooks Baseball (home of the best Pitch F/X analysis in the business) have teamed up to bring you the BP Hitter Profiles [Dan Brooks & Harry Pavlidis, Baseball Prospectus]. From the article:
Essentially, they create sortable hot/cold zones for every hitter in "the PITCHf/x era" (2007-12). You can sort byAVG, SLG, the BP all-in-one offensive statistic TAv, Swings, Whiffs, and various types of balls in play. You can investigate where and how pitchers have attacked a hitter to see if that's changed. You can sort by month or by year. You can do platoon splits.
For why has Rickie Weeks been so awful this year? [Jesse Sakstrup, Hardball Times].
Would the Nationals consider trading for Cole Hamels? If not, why not? [Paul Swydan, FanGraphs].
Martin Prado—shortstop [D.J. Short, NBC Hardball Talk].
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Lycopene is perhaps the most potent dietary antioxidant. It is found in abundant supply in tomatoes, carrots and other yellow, red and orange fruits and vegetables. Its importance in cardiovascular health has been established, and one can infer that if it gets into the arteries it will also reach the skin. Here's the good news about lycopene: It appears to be most effective in the cooked state in tomatoes, and is most readily digested and absorbed in combination with fats such as olive oil and cheese. Which makes an excellent case for pizza.
Coldwater fish supply abundant amounts of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, while supplements may not. This does not mean that supplements do not help, simply that there is no evidence of that help. That is not the same thing. In the case of beta-carotene supplements, there is evidence of significant negative impact of high doses on the survival of some cancer patients.
The point of all this is, don't let any food faddist, vitamin salesman or profiteer fool you. There is no clear, scientific evidence that supplements can do the same job as healthy eating. So, why do I continue to use and suggest vitamin C supplements? The evidence of its effectiveness comes and goes in waves. There is nothing to indicate vitamin C is harmful, and reputable scientific investigators have taken both sides of the question over the years. But one would not be wrong in abandoning vitamin C supplements as well.
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Beautiful studio (18 meters square) on the 5° floor (lift) rue Pasquier, near Saint-Lazare, Miromesnil, Madeleine and Opera tube stations. Gare du Nord is direct. Grands Magasins printemps and Galeries Lafayettes are at 5 mn by foot.
You have a wonderful private terrace (20 meters square) with view on Paris roofs, Saint-Augustin church, a garden. You can use it for having a drink, dining, receiving friends. There are two tables and six chairs.
* Surface of the apartment is 18 m². It is extremely luminous and very quiet. It has just been completely renovated. The surface of the terrace is 20 m square.
*One leather sofa-bed with a high quality mattress for 2 people.
* Bathroom with shower and wash-hands basin.
* The kitchen fully equipped: microwaves, washing machine, refrigerator, freezer.
* General equipment: flat TV LCD (169 free channels), Blueray, Internet, secured wifi, hair-dryer.
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The chances are, if you have come this far you are already interested in volunteering. But what will you get out of it Well, it can be an extremely rewarding experience, and provide a refreshing change of scenery. It's also a great way to meet new people, broaden your horizons and potentially gain a vast array of new skills. We can recommend a host of interesting and worthy local groups who would enthusiastically welcome input from our business community. Click here for a list of current, local volunteering opportunities.If you are looking for something else, why not contact one of our many local charities - they would love to hear from you.Team ChallengesTeam challenges are an ideal way to get to know your colleagues better, in an environment outside regular office life. Talk to your HR department or Corporate Responsibility department to see if you can organise a group of people to help a local organisation. Pro-bono and skills sharingMany charities and community groups are run by a very small team of people, who are unlikely to have the time and all of the skills to devote to tasks ranging from financial planning, to marketing their work or doing the accounts, for example. Here is where you come in! Pro-bono is ideal because often you can do the majority of it remotely, either at home or at work if your employer can grant you some time for volunteering, which many do. A little goes a long way - funding small projectsYou may also want to consider supporting a local group through funding. We have a selection of projects that are ready to go. With just £2,000 these groups can make a little bit of money go a very long way as well as making an enormous difference to a number of children and young people in Southwark.


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The budget camcorder market may not be booming, but major players are still in the game. The Samsung HMX-QF30 is a perfect example. But is it any good?
Sony announced its new lineup of Handycam camcorders at CES today, including 11 new models with features like projector inputs and improved sound systems.
Canon announced from CES today that its VIXIA camcorder line will see four new additions, including three new R-series models and a new G-series model.
GoPro has been making waves in recent months for their remarkably rugged, action-oriented cameras. Popular with helmet-wearing motion enthusiasts, their latest effort is making even serious photographers sit up and take notice.
On Tuesday, Adobe launched the latest editions of its enthusiast image and video editing software for Macs and Windows PCs, with a UI that's the easiest to use yet.
The Panasonic VW-CLT2 offers users a means to add 3D video capabilities to their camcorders, but is it a graceful solution, and does video quality hit the mark? Take a look at our review.
Six new VIXIA camcorders - three HF M-series models and three HF R-series models - arrive today. Some models are WiFi connected with DLNA compatibility to help get your videos online faster.
GoPro, maker of rugged wearable and gear mountable cameras, has announced the release of its new HD Hero2 camera.
Toshiba outs three new traditional-style camcorders today. The Camileo X416, X400 and X200 will all record full 1080p HD video.
It may be the dog days of summer, but Kodak has its eyes on winter, and they're giving its popular PlaySport Zx5 a seasonal makeover.
When Cisco abruptly shuttered its Flip pocket camcorder division this week, armchair analysts attributed the pocket camcorder's demise to competition from video-capable smartphones. However, a closer look reveals that this is probably not the case.
In a move to realign company interests and focus on enterprise customers in the wake of recent losses, Cisco is shutting down its Flip Video production division, signaling the decline of the pocket camcorder industry.
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The New Hampshire Department of Education is pleased to present the Status of Higher Education in New Hampshire report. This document presents a statistical overview and summary review of the recent trends and significant findings on the condition of higher education in the Granite State. This year's report builds upon the data presented in previous Status of Higher Education in New Hampshire reports. In the report trends are examined in New Hampshire high school graduates/first-time students entering postsecondary degree programs in New Hampshire; higher education financing in New Hampshire; and New Hampshire employment and degrees awarded at New Hampshire Institutions; among other topics.
Commissioner of Education, Virginia M. Barry, Ph.D. said, "Higher education is essential to providing a well-educated workforce. Every New Hampshire resident should have the accessibility to and affordability of more than a high school diploma. We are fortunate in New Hampshire to have both our public and private higher education institutes involved in ongoing conversations to support PreK-20 efforts."
High School Graduates/First-Time Students Entering Postsecondary Degree Programs
There has been a six percent increase in the past decade of students choosing postsecondary education immediately following graduation from high school in New Hampshire. Fifty-two percent of New Hampshire's recent high school graduates enrolled in New Hampshire institutions as first year students, while an additional 30 percent enrolled in schools in the other New England states. A decade ago, even though the percent attending a New England institution remained constant, 57 percent remained in New Hampshire, which is 5 percent more than today. New Hampshire students are represented on college campuses in all states, except, Alaska, Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Higher Education Financing In New Hampshire
According to the Project on Student Debt, in 2011-2012, students attending higher education in New Hampshire had the highest student debt nationally. 2011 was the first year New Hampshire ranked at the top of this listing. In addition, grants and student scholarships for students attending higher education in New Hampshire have more than doubled over previous decade data.
New Hampshire Employment Trends and Degrees Awarded At New Hampshire Institutions
The New Hampshire Department of Employment Security's Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau' s annual report on labor market projections through 2016 states that the fastest growing position will be in the area of home health assistants. An Associate in Health Professions has accounted for the greatest number of degrees awarded from NH institutions. Engineering studies lead the degree trends at the Bachelor Degree level for New Hampshire institutions for the past five years. The trend in the number of Master's degrees in Engineering, while modest, has grown more rapidly than any other major at this level.
While the national trend for the 6-year graduation rate for a bachelor's degree averages 55 percent, New Hampshire institutions outpace the national rate with more than 60 percent graduating in the latest cohort. The 3-year graduation rate for an associate's degree completion in New Hampshire also outpaces national averages with close to 30 percent of New Hampshire students completing degree requirements within three years of enrolling, versus the national average of 20 percent.
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This Death Star cake was so much fun to make that you just won't know when to stop decorating! It is made from a dark chocolate mud cake and covered with a layer of delicious dark chocolate ganache underneath the sugarpaste. If you don't have round cake pans, use two 8.5-inch or 9-inch metal kitchen bowls to bake the cakes.
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- 350 grams sugarpaste in black
- 360 grams sugarpaste in dark grey
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Cover with grey sugarpaste. Insert 4 thin plastic dowels, as shown, and one thick one in the middle which will fit over the small wooden dowel which has been inserted into the base board by first drilling a hole in the middle of the board. These plastic dowels can easily be cut with scissors.
Do not assemble the cakes on the base board until all decoration is fully complete.
Roll out the dark grey sugarpaste as thin as you can, and cut out all the shapes that you think you will need. Glue them onto the cakes with edible glue. Use stills from the movies for reference.
Add black edible color to the royal icing until the correct shade of grey is achieved. Fill a pipping bag fitted with #1 tip, and pipe with the royal icing, making up your designs as you go. Use the pictures of the finished Death Star as inspiration.
Roll out the black sugarpaste, making a little hole in the center. Slip the hole over the dowel in the center and cover the cake board. Once it is the right shape, lift up the edges of the sugarpaste, and paint a little water underneath to help the sugarpaste stick to the board.
Add a little icing or edible glue around the wooden dowel. Slip the bottom half of the Death Star onto the dowel. To attach the top half of the Death Star, use a knife to spread on some icing between the halves to act as glue. Make sure the concave circle is facing forward and is centered.


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biographical name(born AD 135died c. 220) Palestinian Jewish scholar. A descendant of the great sage Hillel, he was patriarch of the Jewish community in Palestine and head of its Sanhedrin, and he became an important figure in early rabbinic Judaism. He spent over 50 years studying the oral law and is said to have compiled it into six sections divided by subject matter, thus creating the Mishna. His exact role in the Mishna's redaction is not known; other scholars such as Meïr and Akiba ben Joseph were probably also involved.
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Another frontal system will arrive on Sunday, bringing with it off and on rain. The heavier, more consistent rain will arrive late Sunday morning through early afternoon.
Expect .25" to 1.00" more in rainfall. Although the rain will be heavier Sunday than Saturday, there's not a whole lot left of the storms. When you total up the entire rain event which started Wednesday, Sunday will be day five of rainfall, and the fourth frontal system, and it will have given us a .50 inch to 2.00 inches across the area.
According to Chief Meteorologist Dave Hovde, that's exactly what the Central Coast needed. There have been no real advisories for the entire event... just some wind advisories on Wednesday and high surf advisories, but no significant problems in terms of flooding. This was badly needed rain. If you look back a year ago in December, we only had .17 in San Luis Obispo for the entire month of December. So we're off to a better start.
Temperatures will be in the low 60's with overnight lows in the 50's.
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For 2010 we decided to move from our usual "last Wednesday of February" date for Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day in order to avoid conflicting with the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games scheduled for late February and early March of 2010.
This way we ensure we get as much media focus and participation as possible from our home base of Vancouver, BC.
So mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 14, 2010 when we hold our Third Annual Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day.
For 2010, Boys & Girls Clubs across Canada will be participating in Pink Shirt Day and we anticipate adding more partners to make this the biggest anti-bullying awareness day in North America – if not the world!
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