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Marseille, 13006, France
We were thrilled when Mama Shelter opened in Paris three years ago—what's not to love about a Philippe Starck–designed retreat for under $100 a night? Now the brand, which has made a name for itself with quirky high-gloss/low-cost comfort, has rolled out to the burgeoning city of Marseilles. Starck stays true to the brand's ethos: the look is colorful and poppy, with chalk-scribbled ceilings, Batman masks for sale in the lobby, and a collection of Marseillais slang on the elevator walls. Rooms are chock-full of amenities—free Apple TV; soft towels; Kiehl's products—and are outfitted with enormous windows to let in the Provençal sun. It's only 10 minutes on foot to the city's historic center, but the hotel's buzzy restaurant and bar makes Mama's house a destination in its own right.
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Highland's Garden Cafe will take a sabbatical from February 20 until June 1
Pat Perry opened the Highland's Garden Cafe in a Victorian house on West 32nd Avenue eighteen years ago. The restaurant quickly became a Highland landmark, drawing diners from all over the city for romantic meals in the cozy, eclectic dining rooms or long nights one one of the best patios in the city, surrounded by plants that might be featured in the next night's dishes. Highland's Garden Cafe Highland's Garden Cafe will soon take a sabbatical.
But in a few short weeks, Perry's restaurant will go on hiatus until June, giving her time to refresh the place and retool the menu with more seasonal offerings.
"Pat has been wanting to take a refresher for some time," says Wendy Aiello, who's handling public relations for Highland's Garden. "She's been a pioneer, and she's extraordinarily hands-on. She loves to cook and she loves her clients. Every time she tries to take a break, she's drawn back in."
But after this holiday season, she adds, Perry finally decided it was time. "They had a great holiday, she feels good, and the restaurant's on great ground," Aiello explains. "She finally decided to do it."
The break was partly inspired by Perry's own lifestyle changes. "She's been eating a whole different way, and she feels fantastic and looks great," Aiello says. "She wants to share some of that on her menu, but she never has time to research or try new recipes because she's always in the kitchen." But this break will give her time to do that research, and when the restaurant reopens on June 1, it will be with a new menu featuring the results of that experimentation.
And once it does reopen, Highland's Garden Cafe will take a much more flexible, seasonal approach to its hours, too. Though all that means right now, says Aiello, is that there's no set schedule for the restaurant come fall.
Highland's Garden Cafe will start its sabbatical after dinner on Saturday, February 19.
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Just had a slew of 3" LV recessed light housings installed (Nora NL-301). I thought I was finished with researching, but now I realize that the bulb choice is not at all obvious! Some buzz when dimmed? Some explode at the end of their life? Apparently buying a quality bulb minimizes these problems, but how do I identify a quality bulb that won't break the bank? I need 12V 50W MR16s, and would like warm white color and narrow flood. Any suggestions? TIA! |
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I replaced most of my 50 watt halogen MR-16 bulbs with the 10 watt Philips LED MR-16s last year. They are about $25/each at HD. We use them enough, and electricity rates here in California are high enough, that the bulbs will pay for themselves in a year or so. They are easily as bright as the halogens they replaced. They are also dimmable, but not to the extent that halogens are. The ones that HD carries have a 3000K color temp. Philips also has other color temps available. |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Tue, Jun 19, 12 at 19:41
Thanks for putting me onto LEDs, wws! I was thinking that my housings wouldn't take LEDs, but you got me thinking, so I checked it out. Turns out some LEDs work with a magnetic transformer/dimmer. Here are two contenders: http://www.lalightingstore.com/proled-6-watt-led-mr16-12v-ac-dc-dimmable/ And here is the halogen I like best: http://1000bulbs.com/product/2513/MR16CG-1225G.html These all have GU5.3 bases, so I've got a call into Nora Lighting (where I got the housings) to see if these will work in my housings. So wish me luck! (You've probably guessed that I need it -- I know nothing about lighting...) |
Of the two you linked to, the Philips bulbs should be brighter. (445 lumens vs 330 lumens) Color rendering is rated a bit better too. The ProLED ones have a higher efficacy (lumens/watt), but of course both are much better than halogens. My Philips bulbs are in Halo cans with magnetic transformers, and the dimmers are Lutron DV-600P. It all works fine, though the LEDs don't dim quite as low as the halogens did. I have not tried a LED-specific dimmer with them. |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Wed, Jun 20, 12 at 15:46
Yes, I heard from Nora Lighting that the LEDs above will work in my magnetic housings! I was leaning toward the ProLED bulbs (way less $$), but have decided on the Philips bulbs for two reasons: 1) wws has tried them and they worked, and 2) the ProLEDs are made in China and have only a 1-year warranty, while the Philips have a 6-year warranty. (Haven't figured out where they're manufactured. Anyone know?) Thanks for your help, wws! |
The Philips is made in China too. The one I've tried is the AmbientLED version that they sell at Home Depot for $24.97. It is only available there with 3K color temp and is downrated slightly at 435 lumens. (Fine by me as that is the color temp that the halogens are.) The EnduraLED version that you linked to is available from various other outlets in several color temps and output levels. You might be interested in the link below, where someone tears one apart so you can see the fan. I also posted a short review with links to a couple of photos of the light distribution. In any event, my advice is to try one and see if you like it. Then go from there. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Candlepower thread on Philips 10 watt MR-16
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Wed, Jun 20, 12 at 22:31
Interesting link, wws! And since I'm not an electrical engineer, I liked the pictures you showed. (Worth 1000 words, I hear.) I think the Philips LEDs will be great. I'd really like to try out one to see if I like it, but is that even possible? I have a series of the housings and no bulbs. Can I turn them on with only one bulb installed without burning out the empty housings? Probably a dumb question, but, again, I'm no EE. |
- Posted by brushworks (My Page) on Fri, Jun 22, 12 at 8:10
Try superbrightleds.com |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Mon, Jun 25, 12 at 21:39
Well, I pulled the trigger today and ordered a bunch of Philips 10 watt LED MR16s (item 414771, in case anyone is researching this). I'd already looked at superbrightleds, brushworks, and didn't find a bulb satisfying all my criteria. But thanks for the recommendation! And thanks, wws, for helping me arrive at a decision I'm comfortable with. |
- Posted by granite_man (My Page) on Wed, Jul 18, 12 at 20:55
I think the Philps are pretty good, but the 7W and 9W Toshiba seem to have greater light output and better color rendition. They also have the GU5.3 base type and are available in 2700K and 3000K. |
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Two groups at Texas A&M University-Kingsville will host a guest lecturer who will bring his knowledge of the wolverine.
The Wildlife and Agriculture Graduate Student Organization and the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute join to bring Dr. Kevin McKelvey, the monitoring and disturbance ecology team leader at the Wildlife Ecology Research Unit Rocky Mountain Research Station of the United States Forest Service in Missoula, Montana.
He will speak on The Wolverine: Biology and Reputation, Climatic Requirements and Likely Future at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center, 1730 W. Corral Ave.
McKelvey has focused his research on developing new methods to determine status and trends of wildlife across space and time. He and his colleagues have worked to model climate change and observe how it affects the wolverine populations for the next century.
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McKelvey earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Montana and his doctorate from the University of Florida.
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Strength and Durability of Mortar Made with Plastics Bag Waste (MPBW)
- Youcef Ghernouti,
- Bahia Rabehi
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The aim of this study is to explore the possibility of re-cycling a waste material that is now produced in large quantities, while achieving an improvement of the mechanical properties and durability of the mortar. This study examines the mechanical properties and the durability parameters of mortars incorporating plastics bag wastes (PBW) as fine aggregate by substitution of a variable percentage of sand (10, 20, 30 and 40 %). The influence of the PBW on the, compressive and flexural strength, drying shrinkage, fire resistance, sulfuric acid attack and chloride diffusion coefficient of the different mortars, has been investigated and analyzed in comparison to the control mortar. The results showed that the use of PBW enabled to reduce by 18–23 % the compressive strength of mortars containing 10 and 20 % of waste respectively, which remains always close to the reference mortar (made without waste). The replacement of sand by PBW in mortar slows down the penetration of chloride ions, improves the behavior of mortars in acidic medium and improves the sensitivity to cracking. The results of this investigation consolidate the idea of the use of PBW in the field of construction.
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- Strength and Durability of Mortar Made with Plastics Bag Waste (MPBW)
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International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
Volume 6, Issue 3 , pp 145-153
- Cover Date
- 2012-09-01
- 10.1007/s40069-012-0013-0
- Print ISSN
- 1976-0485
- Online ISSN
- 2234-1315
- Publisher
- Korea Concrete Institute
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- Topics
- Keywords
- waste
- plastics bag
- mortar
- strength
- valorization
- durability
- Authors
- Youcef Ghernouti (1)
- Bahia Rabehi (2)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. LSTE, Laboratoire des Sciences et Techniques de l'Eau, University of Mascara, Mascara, Algeria
- 2. UR/MPE, Unité de Recherche: Matériaux, Procédés et Environnement, Université of Boumerdes, Boumerdes, Alegria


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We are going to create a christmas betlehem. We are going to paint it with ink and watercolors. Contours by ink and colour in by watercolous. The size of one each charakter will be around 10 cm. Then we will scan pictures to the computer and send it to other class. Every class will build all the Bethlehem (including chracters from other country) and make a video with Bethlehem and singing a carol (in mother tongue).
Informations abou projectIf you will have some problems write me :)Slovak school: Jesus with parents.
First Czech school (Miss Jana Veselá): The Three Kings.
Second Czech school:(Miss Nebeská): The Comet and sheperds with sheep.
Portugal school: People who bring a presents for little Jesus.
Remember :) everybody can paint people who bring a presents or sheperds with sheep or the other things (threes, animals, stones,...) we want to create big bethlehem.
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Vitamin C Lowers Marker for Heart DiseaseLast modified on 05 January 2015. Not doctor reviewed. Read disclaimer. Berkeley, California: Vitamin C can help lower C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, a marker of inflammation that has been shown to be an accurate predictor of heart disease and diabetes, a study at the University of California, Berkeley showed. Researchers found that Vitamin C lowered CRP levels in healthy, non-smoking adults with elevated CRP levels compared to those who took a placebo. Those who did not start with high CRP levels did not experience any changes. "This finding of an effect of Vitamin C is important because it shows in a carefully conducted, randomized, controlled trial that for people with moderately elevated levels of inflammation, Vitamin C may be able to reduce CRP as much as statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) have done in other studies," said Gladys Block, US Berkeley professor emeritus of epidemiology and public health nutrition. PS: While plants are generally a good source of vitamin C, the amount in foods of plant origin depends on the precise variety of the plant, soil condition, climate where it grew, length of time since it was picked, storage conditions, and method of preparation.1 Foods rich in vitamin C include raw, uncooked citrus fruits and juices, melons, berries, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, leafy greens and tomatoes. Cooking or storing fresh foods for an extended period can reduce their vitamin C content. In order to preserve the vitamin C (and other water-soluble vitamins, like vitamin B) in foods, follow these tips from the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service:
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Activity may give a 70-year-old the brain connectivity of a 30-year-oldSeveral key studies have proven that physical exercise actually protects against cognitive (mental) decline and improves brain function. The human brain is a powerful, thinking organ that is able to continually adapt and rewire itself. Even in old age it can grow new neurons. In fact, most age-related losses in memory and motor skills result from inactivity and lack of mental exercise and stimulation. In simple words, when it comes to your brain: use it or lose it. A wide variety of studies support this view. Simple aerobic exercise improves episodic memory by about 20%, states a University of Illinois study. And that can be as simple as walking 45 minutes a day three times a week. This study showed that exercise stimulates the production of new synapses, the connections that help aid superior intelligence. Study author, Art Kramer, says that a year of exercise can give a 70-year-old the brain connectivity of a 30-year-old, improving memory, planning, dealing with ambiguity and multitasking." Fitness training helps change the molecular and cellular building blocks that improve many cognitive skills," he says. Confirming the value of exercise Walking is especially good for your brain because it increases blood circulation and the oxygen and glucose that reach your brain. As you walk, you effectively oxygenate your brain. Maybe that is why so many people feel their mind is clearer and they can think better when walking. In addition, movement and exercise increase breathing and heart rate, so more blood flows to the brain, enhancing energy production and waste removal. In fact, several studies have shown that in response to exercise, cerebral blood vessels can grow even in middle-aged, sedentary people. Dramatic improvement in cognitive decline A study of 6,000 women during an eight-year period at University of California at San Francisco showed that women who walked regularly were less likely to experience age-related memory loss and other declines in mental function. "In the higher-energy groups, we saw much less cognitive decline," says Kristine Yaffe, M.D." The exciting thing is that this study showed that even a little exercise is good, but more is better. Exercise is something that all of us can do that could have huge implications in preventing cognitive decline." |
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Leaving Homer, we turned left onto Highway 61, heading as far north as a day could take us. Nearly eight hours and 375 miles later, we turned right off Highway 61, arriving at a small cabin on a bay of Lake Superior, just outside Hovland, Minnesota. We were sure that our trip would give us some relief from what had been, up to that point, a long, wet and hot summer in Winona County.
We left home with an arsenal of fresh produce from friends gardens, the farmers markets and our own herb garden. The space available for luggage was sparse, and my husband joked that it may take the Jaws of Life to remove me and my local food loot from the car.
Upon arrival, we were greeted with cool, invigorating breezes and the chance to pair local fare from our neck of the woods with theirs. Grilled fresh caught lake trout, herring and whitefish with our fennel, potatoes, eggplant and beans, were perfect. Then there were nights we craved some of our local chicken or lamb with their hand harvested wild rice. The week was full of freshness, and was refreshing!
As we made the return trip and the big lake receded in the rear view mirror, I became eager to see farmland and the river valley again. I also wondered what might be awaiting us in the gardens and markets; sweet bell peppers? melons? heirloom tomatoes? I turned to my husband and declared, It will be good to get back home.
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1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup golden raisins, soaked in warm water 20 minutes and drained
2 medium red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 medium orange bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
In large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add raisins and cook 1 minute. Stir in bell peppers, sugar, vinegar, and salt. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Remove cover and cook until peppers are very tender and slightly glazed, 10-15 minutes, occasionally stirring gently. If peppers begin to stick to pan add 1-2 tablespoons warm water. Remove from heat, and serve warm or at
room temperature.
Serves 6-8
From: Colorado Collage Cookbook, 1995
Cantaloupe Soup
* A dash of curry powder transforms this cool fruit soup into a sweetly savory first course.
2 pound ripe cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces (3 cups)
3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup chilled sparkling apple cider (nonalcoholic)
1/8 teaspoon Madras curry powder
Garnish: Madras curry powder; lemon slices
Puree cantaloupe with 3 tablespoons lemon juice in a blender until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in cider and curry. Season with salt and additional lemon juice. Serve immediately, at room temperature.
Serves: 4 (first course)
From: Gourmet August 2003
Watermelon Milkshake
4 cups coarsely chopped seeded watermelon (from a 3-lb. piece, rind discarded)
1 cup ( 1/2 pint) vanilla ice cream
Blend watermelon and ice cream in a blender until smooth. Pour into 2 (20-ounce) glasses.
Serves: 2
From: Gourmet, July 2004
Green Beans and Heirloom Tomatoes with Creme Fraiche Vinaigrette
*Sour cream may be substituted for creme fraiche.
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
7 ounces creme fraiche
Salt and pepper to taste
2 medium heirloom tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the green beans and cook until tender (not al dente), about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and refresh in iced water.
Put almonds on a cookie sheet and bake them until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent scorching. Put creme fraiche in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Marinate the tomatoes in a third of the vinaigrette. Toss the green beans with a third of the vinaigrette, and divide the green beans evenly among 4 plates. Top with drained tomatoes, toasted almonds and chives. Drizzle remaining third of vinaigrette around plate.
Serves: 4
From: Chef Vincent Francoual, Vincents Restaurant - Minneapolis
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What is this object? ThinMan |
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- Posted by aftermidnight Z8 V. Island B.C. (My Page) on Sun, Jun 27, 10 at 10:26
Mornin' TM, I've been staring at this thing for about 15 minutes, it makes me think of ice, and cold, and I wish to h*ll it would warm up around here. Looking out the window it looks like another overcast day. Sure a different year to last year, oh well, the fuchsias are loving it but, I don't think we're going to get many tomatoes last year we had way more then we could use. OK nuff whining. I think you've given us a toughie this time, must give this some more thought. Annette |
- Posted by little_dani 9, S. Tex Coast (My Page) on Sun, Jun 27, 10 at 11:01
I'm thinking, I'm thinking! Looks like it is made of poi de soie fabric. Probably a cell or an atom or a molecule, or perhaps a small, small animal, but it almost looks like a lampshade. Some kind of ice crystal, maybe. I'm thinking. |
Moring all. Annette, it is supposed to be close to 100 degrees here today. I would gladly trade a little with you, so we would both be happier! TM, this is tough. I will keep thinking. It does look like ice, but the shape is throwing me off. Back to staring since it is too darn hot to be outside-barely made it through the walk with the pups early this morning! Of course, that was more difficult than usual because we are puppy-sitting for DS and his sweetie and Koda is becoming very strong, but not terribly disciplined. Walking all three is an exercise in yanking, pulling, and teaching to sit when the youngster spots something to chase! HA. Bet we were funny to watch. Not my usual pleasant morning meander! Cynthia |
- Posted by libbyshome z9a BC (My Page) on Sun, Jun 27, 10 at 12:11
Good-morning everyone. I am familiar with that image. Libby |
- Posted by aftermidnight Z8 V. Island B.C. (My Page) on Sun, Jun 27, 10 at 13:11
Libby's probably a degree or two warmer than me, we seem to be stuck in the 60's during the day and the 40's at night, fahrenheit not celsius (hate celsius with a passion) and it looks like this is going to be the way it is for the next week at least. I'd settle for the low 70's, please, pretty please. Annette |
- Posted by greylady-gardener 6/5 (My Page) on Sun, Jun 27, 10 at 15:00
well I wasn't going to jump in as I think I am way off base but with the hint from Libby, I am going to say it is an ice crystal. |
That was supposed to be morNing all. Hmmm... Okay, putting all our thoughts together, I am going to guess that it is part of an ice crystal because I think of them as more complex-maybe made from a number of those like the one in the picture.. Since it is hexagonal, that would fit. |
- Posted by aftermidnight Z8 V. Island B.C. (My Page) on Sun, Jun 27, 10 at 16:25
Well here's my final answer, it's an 'Ice Thingy' possibly the remnants of a very tired ice cube in an adult beverage. Annette |
- Posted by libbyshome z9a BC (My Page) on Sun, Jun 27, 10 at 20:27
Hint: Winter White (often seen at lower magnification) Libby |
Cynthia and Janie might enjoy seeing more objects like this right about now where they live, at least for a short time. It's an ice crystal, all right, but more than that, it's a snowflake. Snowflakes come in as many as 80 different basic shapes. We all picture the basic star-like shape when we think of them, but there are also plates, needles, columns, prisms, and more. The kind in the photo is called a capped column. The column part grows first, and then, if it gets blown to a different part of the cloud where plates are forming, the plates grow on the top and the bottom. I'm going to say for Annette, Janie, Cynthia, and Greylady. for Libby, who knew it was snow, I think. Thanks for playing trivia, my friends. TM |
Neat! Does anyone say that anymore??? Now, I am off to find pics of different types of snow flakes-never to old to learn! Thanks, TM. |
- Posted by greylady-gardener 6/5 (My Page) on Mon, Jun 28, 10 at 22:09
Thanks you for the stars! 9 out of ten--I can live with that :) |
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Check out the Feb. 3 farm bill debate in the Senate on CSPAN here. If you listen to the lawmakers, it is plain there are deeply divided opinions about the farm bill. In the end, the Senate voted to end debate; that is expected to be followed with final passage the morning of Feb. 4.
Conservatives didn't like the farm bill because it was too generous with food stamp funding and other excess, while liberals were unhappy with the limited reforms in the bill and the cuts to food stamps.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D. Conn., said this in a recent release:
"Three months after cutting $11 billion from food stamps, our nation's most important anti-hunger program, supporters of this Farm Bill are trying to cut another $8.6 billion. Yet, they have gone out of their way to reopen loopholes that benefit millionaires and billionaires. The result: winners and losers.
"The winners are wealthy farmers and agri-businesses who will be able to pocket subsidies and handouts beyond the already-generous limits. They will receive more taxpayer-subsidized crop insurance. And they will take advantage of a loophole that allows farming enterprises to over-collect on commodity payments. There is no limit on the number of people working for a given entity who can receive these payments. This means that, for example, eight people at one establishment can collect $125,000 payments each, leading to a $1 million taxpayer subsidy for a single farm.
"The losers are the 850,000 low-income households all over America, 1.7 million Americans, who will lose 66 meals a month with this cut to food stamps, on the heels of the November cut. Children will go to bed hungry and spend the next day at school unable to concentrate. Veterans and working families will face an empty fridge and a gnawing pain. Seniors will have to choose between food and warmth. These are our own, hard-working people we are consigning to this fate.
"Anyone who votes for this bill will have to look those people in the eye and tell them to go without food. I urge the Senate: do not move forward with this bill."
TK: On the other side of the fence, the Heritage Action Center also wanted Congress to reject, but for opposite reasons:
"America is more than $17 trillion in debt, yet the bill will likely cost $950 billion. Proponents claim it will reduce the deficit, but it is actually a 57-percent increase in the baseline from the 2008 bill, which was projected to cost $604 billion. Not surprisingly, the 2008 bill actually ended up costing much more. As Politico rightly noted earlier this week, "any cost estimate is suspect after the drop in corn prices over the summer. Cash sales were just $4.10 per bushel." Heritage previously warned "the bigger problem with the CBO estimate is that it presumes that commodity prices will stay at or near record highs."


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WASHINGTON,July 6, 2013 — A few days ago, Obama announced he would move back the employer mandate from 2014 to 2015. This gives employers a reprieve from the Obamacare law requiring all employers to either provide Obamacare compliant insurance by January 1 or face penalties.
It also gives the Democractic Party a reprieve from nonstep criticism about the mandate just prior to the 2014 elections.
SEE RELATED: PHILLIPS: Naked power play: Obama stops Obamacare employer mandate
The GOP is missing a very clear opportunity to use this "announcement" to remind America that Obama does not have the authority to penalize employers who don't get in line.
Challenges have been made. The Energy and Commerce Committee, House of Representives said in a July 3, 2013 press release that letters were sent toCommittee Leaders Kathleen Sebelius and Jack Lew requesting information about their lack of transparecy (read: lies) in regard to the employer mandate request.
"Just as the law was crafted out of sight from the American people, the administration is again taking care of some interests behind closed doors while struggling Americans are left to pay for the looming rate shock and grapple with the law's complex mandates. Despite delays and missed deadlines, administration officials had repeatedly testified before Congress that they were still on schedule to implement the law. Yesterday, they admitted that wasn't the case, and it's clear we have no idea the full scope of delays and disarray that may be coming. The American public deserves answers," said full committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Minn.)
Republicans want among other things, "all documents and communications, including e-mail, between administration officials and any individuals, companies, or organizations discussing the requirement that employers provide coverage to their employees."
SEE RELATED: Obama delays Obamacare to Jan 1, 2015: Why? How?
Republicans, on a whole, are not giving history the footnotes it needs nor the American people the catalyst they need to effect a 2016 change on Pennsylvania Avenue.
By staying silent, enjoying their summer perhaps, instead of getting this issue out and in front of the American people, they send strongly worded, oh so polite letters that can be ignored by recipients and that a liberally biased media is not going to report on.
Credit due where credit is due: Congressman Steve King, (R-Iowa) has called out the Obama administration on this, but he is one of very few Republicans who have, even as House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) offer meaningless sound bites:
"This announcement means even the Obama administration knows the 'train wreck' will only get worse," said Boehner.
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"This further confirms that even the proponents of Obamacare know it will hurt jobs," said Cantor.
Republican leadership is not showing up to the boardroom on this. They are not getting the message to conservative media, demanding that this issue be covered.
They are not out in front on this issue. It is simply another Obama usurpation of power they are allowing to slide.
History is replete with examples of tyrants who could have been stopped in their tracks early on but the opposition simply refused. The Republican Party in 21st Century America will most likely have a similar historical footnote.
Last month, Donald Trump was the headline speaker at the "Road to the Majority" conference. During his speech that evening, he remarked that he had recorded a parody of "The Apprentice" for the Republican Convention where he fired Barack Obama.
Community organizer Saul Alinsky once said, "Ridicule is the most powerful weapon." Trump ridiculed Obama. The ad could have been a devastating commercial against Obama.Instead it remained hidden. Republicans failed to deliver a powerful message to Americans.
Taking a rightful position in history has never been a strong point for the Republican Party.
Yet Obamacare is destroying the economy. Thanks to Obamacare, we are seeing the destruction of fulltime jobs and a work force made of part-time jobs. No one can create wealth with a part-time job.
The Republican Party could have done a lot to delay, defund and stop Obamacare. They could have passed measures and attached them to must pass legislation. Instead we saw time after time, Boehner raise his freshly laundered white flag of surrender.
When history is written it will not be kind to the Republican Party of the early 21st Century. Nor should it be. Obamacare is destroying the economy. The GOP is destroying the Republican party.
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As the number one Manitou Springs bed and breakfast our B&B is the perfect place to escape and relax in turn of the century architecture with modern amenities. Our amazing location in this beautiful mountain town,in the historic district, lets you walk to the restaurants and unique shops along Manitou Ave. We are centrally located to all the sites just minutes away from most. Voted "Best of 2013" for B&B in the metro area our guest rooms have the little touches guests are looking for. We take pride in our property and the service we provide. Dietary needs fully accommodated, low fat, vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free.
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5 on November 15, 2014
My Husband & I have never stayed at a Bed & Breakfast! We have to say this was such a great experience. Gwenn & Randy made you feel at home. The rooms were so comfortable & clean. Food was amazing! We would recommend the Avenue Hotel to everyone. We will be back!
5 on September 25, 2014
What an amazing place to stay. The rooms are cozy and kept up to date, bathrooms are decent size(Shower curtain area is a little small but never a deal breaker), and the views are phenomenal. This is a B&B that is located on the strip and is really close to businesses. The exterior grounds are kept up-to-date, landscaped, and encapsulate this piece of Heaven, allowing you to sit outside in peace and solitude and never feel trapped. This is in walking distances to almost everything in town, plenty of shopping just steps away. The breakfast here is amazing. Homemade every morning, this 2 course breakfast is sure to delight everyone. On a normal day breakfast on the porch is welcoming and inviting as the fresh air amplifies the taste of the food. She will always serve fresh fruit, some form of bread(Homemade) and follow up with a main dish that is never the same day after day. The house itself is inviting. A living room with comfortable couches, a fire place, and fresh cookies or brownies, welcomes you after a day on the town. Their house pets, Zoie and Ziggie, their two small dogs, and Rena the Head house cat will welcome you with open hearts and will be sure to keep a little piece of yours when you leave. Rena found my lap most evenings where she would sleep while on the back patio. It was not the same on the nights she decided to be a house cat and not and outdoors cat. As far as the Innkeepers. Randy and Gwenn are the best. They will go above and beyond to make your stay worth every minute. They are amazing people and have really turned this B&B into one of the best in Colorado. Their helpers, although I do not know names, also welcomed us with open arms. They themselves made sure to take time and visit with the guests making sure everyone is happy. All in all, I can guarantee my wife and I will be back, hopefully for longer than a week this next time. God Bless Gwenn and Randy!
5 on August 25, 2014
This is the 3rd time I and my wife have stayed here and it gets better every time. Gwen and Randy are outstanding hosts and the breakfasts are to die for. Always home cooked and delicious. Much better than the average B&B cafeteria breakfast. The rooms are so unique and always clean. It is obvious that this old building has had loving care and everything works great. We will definitely be back and will recommend to friends and family. It is a great place to stay and enjoy.
4.6 on August 14, 2014
This is a great B&B. Very pretty, very clean, large and comfortable room, nice hosts and yummy breakfast. Plus easy parking and great location. I will definitely return!
5 on July 30, 2014
This is a great place to stay. The staff is friendly and always available when you need anything. The breakfasts are divine, and the chocolate chip cookies at night are delightful. Great location on Manitou Avenue for shopping and dining. The rooms are wonderful. Comfortable beds, retro bathroom with tub. You will enjoy your stay. We will return.
5 on May 12, 2014
We were very impressed by this B and B. Gwen is so nice and accommodating. Wee loved manitou Springs and had more than enough to do. would highly recommend the massages. Whad a 90 minutes couples and loved it. Very best!!! Would go again and soon!
5 on December 10, 2013
Excellent B&B in the best location - right in Manitou Springs. Easy, very short walk to all the shops and restaurants in Manitou Springs. The Avenue Hotel B&B is an modernized boarding house - well appointed rooms, excellent ambience. When people ask where to stay in the local area, Avenue Hotel B&B is the first place that comes to mind!
5 on November 15, 2013
This place was amazing! I wanted a romantic getaway with my husband, and this was it. I highly recommend the Osage room and add in the "Date Night" package for an unforgettable experience. My only regret is that we enjoyed the room so much we never made it downstairs for breakfast in the morning. I'm sure it would have been outstanding. We'll make it to breakfast next time for sure! Thanks, Gwen and Randy!
4.2 on October 28, 2013
Very friendly and accommodating hosts. Beautifully decorated and clean rooms. So relaxing. Will definitely stay there again.
5 on September 08, 2013
My husband and I spent nearly a week at the Avenue Hotel to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. We had met in the Colorado Springs area and this was our first trip back since we moved away. Gwen and her staff made our stay feel like a dream vacation. They made us feel very welcome and at home. Every breakfast was outstanding and Gwen worked with us to provide special dietary choices. Our room was always kept clean and tidy. And they provided tips and advice about area attractions that helped to make our stay even better. We will never forget the awe inspiring view from the top of Pikes Peak but what made our trip a "Dream Vacation" was our stay at the Avenue Hotel.
The Midland, a King room, provide a distinctive antique oak corner mantle with 2 vintage chairs creates a warm comfortable sitting area. The original wood floor is warmed by a Turkish rug. The tone on tone stripe wall covering softens the walls and two large windows provide wonderful views of Manitou Avenue, the mountain side as well as the historic library lawn garden. The en-suite private bath has a claw foot tub with shower and is accented with an antique dressing table and pedestal sink.
Nightly Rate: $125 - $150
The Ruxton Room with a king size iron bed covered in a red and gold spread is brighten from the many windows. The original wood paneling and the windows, as well as the fireplace,makes the room warm and cozy and is a favorite among the gentlemen. It has a sitting area with two high backed chairs, prefect for reading in the afternoon. The large open private bath has a claw foot tub with a shower and has make up removers, hair dryer, robes and bath products.
Nightly Rate: $125 - $140
The best view in the house!! This is a 2 room suite with a King-sized bed covered in a beautiful floral spread. The red walls really gives this room a punch, the color is a lovely backdrop for all the furniture! The adjoining sitting room is complete with two antique chairs, a drum table and lamp for reading. The sitting room also has a large bay window that overlooks the lawn with garden and Manitou Avenue. A twin trundle bed is tucked against the wall for an extra guest or just to relax in The private bath has a claw foot tub and shower features a pedestal sink and full length mirror.
Nightly Rate: $135 - $155
This Colorado two room suite, the Pawnee room, provides a plush queen scroll work bed. The wall of drapes allows for leisure morning sleeping in. The sitting room is full of windows the walls are rich wood bead board. A love seat and rocker provide a comfy quite space for reading or an afternoon break. A Claw-foot tub with shower, cherry wood cabinet sink with mirror, bath products, hair dryer fill the private hall bathroom. The bath is just outside the room private not shared.
Nightly Rate: $115 - $135
The Osage is the perfect for your Colorado romantic get-away, tucked back on the 3rd floor, this room is quiet and private. The Osage has a fabulous king size bed canopied with dreamy white sheers. Two over sized chairs are tucked against a small wall of windows, perfect for good conversation, wine in the evening or reading your favorite book. This large room has an out of the ordinary shower bath enclosed in vibrant and rich red curtain. The bathroom includes a newly renovated shower. The Osage Room is the ideal bed and breakfast escape of Manitou
Nightly Rate: $125 - $135
Manitou Suite is a king luxury suite newly remodeled. Golden walls black and red accents make this romantic suite. French door open to the sitting area. Private bath with newly remodeled bath.
Nightly Rate: $135 - $165
Named after Colorado's famous 14,000 foot high Pikes Peak, this is a sunny rear corner room. The Pikes Peak room with a queen sized bed has a splendid little reading nook that is prefect in the afternoon sunlight. It has an in-room sink with wash area. The private bathroom is across the hall and comes complete with claw foot tub, sink, dressing table, and a wonderful view out over the historic library lawn.
Nightly Rate: $100 - $125
The Avenue Hotel Bed and Breakfast is a historic Colorado property including a carriage house which is located in the back garden portion of the ¼ acre Inn property. The two furnished units come with fully equipped kitchens and dining areas, each with private entrances. The lower unit of the Carriage House sleeps 4. There is a queen size bed in the bedroom and a trundle bed in the living room. Conveniently located in the historic district of downtown Manitou Springs within walking distance of dining and shopping.
Nightly Rate: $135 - $155
Downtown, Mountains, Small town
Colorado Springs, CO (COS) 16 miles
From I-25 take Exit 141 West (towards the mountains) approx. 4 miles to 1st Manitou Avenue exit. Continue on Manitou Ave. West 1.2 miles to the Avenue Hotel Bed and Breakfast. Drive past the B&B to the next street, Otoe, turn left. Up 1 block and turn left on Duclo drive around to the of rear of the property for parking on the street. Park along the red painted wood fence. Enter the back gate with the entrance sign and come up to the back door for check-in.
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Seven Falls, Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Pikes Peak, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ruins, Zoo
Other, Bed and Breakfast, Historic Inn
BBQ grill, Board games, Ceiling fans, Computer, Conference Rooms, Copier, Desk, Fax Machine, Hot tub/whirlpool tub, Library, Movie library, Outdoor grilling, Spa, Telephone, VCR , Massage therapy available on site. Snacks in room and housemade cookies, Tourist information; guides and maps, Custom shampoo/conditioner,body wash by Salus, robes, hot tub towels, Coffee and tea station, complimentary glass of wine at check-in
Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bath robes, CD player, Coffee/Tea facilities, DVD Player, In-room internet, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Internet Service, Ironing Board, Radio, Satellite/Cable TV, TV, Videos, Wi-Fi
Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Mountain Bike trails, Outdoor hot tub, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Video Arcade
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Randy and I have lived in the Pikes Peak region most of our lives. We enjoy the mountain hiking and snowshoeing. A passion of mine has always been cooking and baking. We love to garden and spend time in the yard. Randy grew up of the family farm east of Pueblo, CO. He also is and avid hobbyist building and flying RC planes.
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Hubert Selby Jr., whose gritty tales of New York City street life, such as ''Last Exit to Brooklyn'' and ''Requiem for a Dream,'' earned him fame late in life, died Monday at his home in Los Angeles at age 75, the Associated Press reports. Selby, who survived a bout of tuberculosis as a youth, struggled against respiratory illness for the rest of his life, and on Monday, he succumbed to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, wife Suzanne told AP.
Born in Brooklyn, Selby chronicled the down-and-outers of the borough in books like ''Last Exit'' (1964) and ''Requiem'' (1978), writing in a hard-boiled prose style that critics likened to the works of William S. Burroughs and Henry Miller. Other novels included ''The Room'' (1971), ''The Demon'' (1976) and ''The Willow Tree'' (1998). Describing his often violent characters, he told the New York Times in 1988: ''These are not literary characters; these are real people. I knew these people. How can anybody look inside themselves and be surprised at the hatred and violence in the world? It's inside all of us.''
Selby didn't earn a living from his writing until the last two decades of his life, as ''Last Exit'' was adapted into a cult hit movie in 1989 that starred Jennifer Jason Leigh. A high school dropout and self-taught writer, Selby spent the last 20 years teaching writing to others as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California. Selby collaborated with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky on the screenplay for his addiction drama ''Requiem,'' which became an acclaimed indie hit in 2000. (Selby himself had battled addictions but had been sober since 1969, Suzanne Selby told AP.) He was working on additional stories and screenplays at the time of his death, she said.


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First published in 1959, presents impressions of London with its beautiful buildings, historic monuments, bridges, parks, shops and Piccadilly Circus, black cabs, Horse Guards, and famed Underground.
This is Britain:
First published in 1974, encompasses the nation's many facets, from the mystery of Stonehenge to the monuments of the British Isles. Among his stops are the White Cliffs of Dover; Brighton"s Prince Regent's Royal Pavilion; the castles and Tintern Abbey in Wales; and Scotland's four Royal Palaces and long lochs.
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M. Sasek was born in Prague in 1916 and died in Switzerland in 1980. He worked as a painter and illustrator for most of his life. Starting with This is Paris published in 1958, the books he wrote painted a delightful and evocative picture of some of the world's great cities (and countries!). Having delighted children and adults for more than 50 years they are now being reissued.
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Publishing behemoth Random House is the largest English language publisher in the world, with books of all kinds including the best in fiction, nonfiction and children's literature. Random House first made international news by successfully defending in court the U.S. publication of James Joyce's masterpiece, Ulysses, setting a major legal precedent for freedom of speech. Beginning in the 1930s, the company moved into publishing for children, and over the years has become a leader in the field. Random House entered reference publishing in 1947 with the highly successful American College Dictionary, which was followed in 1966 by the equally successful unabridged Random House Dictionary of the English Language. It continues to publish numerous reference works, including the Random House Webster's College Dictionary.


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Students and staff at Senior High have organized a race to benefit one of their classmates, 17-year-old Cassie Lorenz, who suffers from rhabdomyosarcoma, a form of cancer that affects her muscles.
A junior at Senior High, Cassie is well-known around Billings for posting a video on YouTube explaining that she has cancer and that her wish is to meet her idol, singer Justin Bieber.
Lyn McKinney, a librarian at Senior, said Cassie's Cause run will be held on March 24 at 9 a.m.
It features a 5-kilometer race and 1-mile walk beginning at Pioneer Park and is being organized by the National Honor Society and members of the student council.
"She's very, very sick again so we wanted to do this benefit run for her," said McKinney, an honor society adviser. "She had gotten real sick and was put in the hospital. She seems to have really rebounded lately though."
Numerous other students and friends are also helping with the effort, she said.
Cassie was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at age 14 and has had numerous treatments, radiation and medications since.
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Dining Plan snacking gets enhancements
Last week, Walt Disney World greatly expanded the options available for snack credits on the Disney Dining Plan. A snack will now be defined to be under $4 (pre-tax), edible, non-alcoholic and non-merchandise/souvenir. It will include:
The following items are excluded:
- Ice cream sundaes, floats, smoothies, etc. (if under the $4 price)
- All nachos including those with chili and/or meat
- All dessert items at Starring Rolls Bakery and Sunshine Seasons if under the $4 price
Some merchandise snack options are available from merchandise locations, and do not need to be purchased from counter service or snack cart locations. These options are included:
- All pizza slices and whole pizza
- Sides of fish, chicken, beef
- Pool bars, due to the gratuity
- 12 oz. Coke Classic, Diet Coke, Barq's Root Beer, or Sprite
- 20 oz. Coke Classic, Diet Coke, Diet Coke Caffeine Free, C2 Coke, Cherry Coke, Barq's Root Beer, Sprite, Nestea Cool, or Mello Yellow
- 24 oz. Dasani Water
- 20 oz. Powerade Fruit Punch, Mountain Blue, or Lemon Lime
- 6 oz. V-8 Juice
- 15.2 oz. Minute Maid Pink Grapefruit, Cranberry/Apple/Raspberry, Apple, or Orange
- Nestle Chocolate Milk or Strawberry Milk
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Cars Land coming to DHS
DHS needs something, but I was hoping it would be something unique. Especially since I just booked a DL trip! ;) |
If this comes to fruition my family will definitely be happy! DHS seems so sad these days and they definitely need a way to spread people out better in that park!
We rode Radiator Springs Racers when we were in DL this summer. It was awesome! The theming of Carsland was beautiful. The other attractions were fun, but RSR was by far the best Carsland had to offer.
While I am happy to hear about any additions to DHS, I was kind of hoping for a Pixar land. Not just Cars....
Cars is actually my least favorite of all the Pixar movies... |
Fantastic news!
LMA is cool, but there is too much dead time, it's too long, and there's very little incentive to see it more than once. That space could definitely be better used... I will miss the Backlot Tour for nostalgia more than anything else, but it was definitely showing its age, and if it has to go away, this seems a worthy successor. |
I was out at DCA in September, it's awesome! I wonder if they will do a Radiator Springs Racers, since it is similiar to Test Track. Plus takes up alot of space.
This is great news. We just got back from Disneyland/California Adventure in October and loved Cars Land.
Kevin Rafferty who worked on Cars Land was asked this summer at the Disneyana convention about this idea/rumor.
His answer was no way. It also makes sense - why would Disney start cannibalizing DCA visiting guests by creating exact duplicate in FL? Cars Land and BVS were built to revitalize a broken park. CL is drawing record crowds to DCA and filling up the hotel rooms. Secondly, the ride system, which is the same as Test Track, will be affected by heavy rain and lightening storms - which happens quite often in FL - will close the ride down. I can't imagine Disney building this. Sea |
While there are a lot of people that go to both parks, DL and WDW. The vast majority just go to one, based on convience more than anything. The parks are far enough away that it is going to hurt DL. WHile the ride is similar to test track, it is a very different experience and they will be at two different parks. |
I am hoping they add something special & call it Pixar Place featuring Cars Land. I would like to see a Monsters Inc ride added in addition to Cars. Or maybe something more Pixar. I am looking forward to see what they have in store for the area.
I'm on the fence about this. I'm excited because Carsland DL looks amazing, but I was hoping for something unique. I will say that I wasn't a fan of Cars but I was forced to rewatch it babysitting last year and I really enjoy it now!
I am very happy to hear that this area will be "reimagineered". Even though our family isn't huge Cars fans, we never do LMA show or Backlot Tour when we visit DHS. The Cars Land at DCA looks pretty cool, so maybe our view about Cars will change.
We will hold out hope, though, that more Star Wars will be added to DHS in the future!!!! |
Disappointed if true - was hoping for the rumored Star Wars land expansion. Ah well.
Not thrilled by this. I'd rather see something unique as well.
Was hoping to hear the words STAR WARS.
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I have a small handfull of ripe calamondin oranges, they each have 5 seeds or so. I was hoping to trade for almost anything, since my bonsai/plant collection is small.
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