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8 Popular "Find the Cat" Photos
Below is a collection of our 8 most popular "Find the Cat" photos posted in years past. Can you find the cat in each of these photos?
Find the Cat in the Field
This photo appears to be a rocky field with no cat is readily apparent. Part of the reason that it's so difficult is because the resolution of the picture is rather low. Take a look at the photo and then scroll down for the solution.
Now if we take a look at the photo with the cat circled and embed a blown-up version, the cat immediately pops out at us – dead center in the photo:
Find the Cat in the Field II
In this "Find the Cat" photo, we are shown a field of dead grass with a rocky path behind it. The cat in this one isn't easy to spot because it is almost the same color as the background. So let's take a look first at the unaltered photo:
Look just off center to the right to see a cat standing there in plain view. This is a challenging "Find the Cat" photo indeed.
Find the Cat in the Garbage
This is our most popular "Find the Cat" photo of all time. Here is the unaltered image:
Some intense scanning finally allows the cat to reveal itself, which is highlighted below.
Find the Cat in the Rocks
This one has proved to be somewhat challenging for some people. In the photo, we are shown a rocky landscape and asked to find the cat in the photo. The cat may not seem apparent at first, but it is indeed in the photo. Take a look below and see how long it takes you to find it.
Here's the solution:
Find the Cat in the Tree
We're faced with a picture of a large above-ground tree root and we're asked to find the cat. After looking for a few moments, you may start to wonder if this is a trick photo, but be assured the cat is there, blending into the background.
If you haven't figured it out yet, below is the solution for this "Find the Cat in the Tree" photo:
Find the Cat in the Wood
Here we are shown a picture of a pile of wood and branches, and are asked to find the cat cleverly hidden in the photo.
How quickly did you spot the cat in this photo? Or could you find it at all? Either way, below we offer you the solution to this "Find the cat" photo:
Find the Cat on the Beach
This "Find the Cat" photo shows a crowded beach with lots of bodies and a cat supposedly hidden in the mix. This one has proven especially problematic to many readers because of the size of the cat in the image.
First up, let's see the raw photo:
Now if you haven't figured it out yet, here's the solution to this "Find the Cat on the Beach" photo:
Find the Cat on the Rock
This one seems difficult at first, and there are actually two cats in this picture. The photo displays a large a rock and we're asked to find two cats in the image.
Take a look at the unaltered photo and see if you can locate both cats.
Did you find them? If you haven't figured it out yet, here's the solution to this "Find the Cat on the Rock" photo:
"Find the Cat" photos were all the rage back in 2011 and 2012, and still occasionally surge in popularity. Which of the photos above did you think were the most difficult to solve?


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The Ghost comes in a plain brown box with black printing on it displaying the BitFenix logo and the chassis name and site address at the bottom.
On the right panel you start with the logo and Ghost name, pass the handle, and are now looking at a rendering of the front and top of the Ghost. Before you get to the thick black stripe at the bottom you have the specifications chart displayed.
On the back there are three renderings of the Ghost from different angles. Around the images the features are pointed out like the radiator accommodations, the coating, hot swap bay, etc. It also shows at the bottom of the chassis is room for the Alchemy kits.
The last panel has very little to offer besides the model number displayed on the sticker near the bottom, although the sticker to the right does display the warranty information.
Inside of the box you find the Ghost is shipped with Styrofoam on both ends to protect it from major drops. You also have the plastic liner that should keep the foam from marring the NanoChrome surface. Even though the inner packaging and the box appear to be fine, there is a lot of rattling going on inside of this case that I need to find the cause of.


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The MVP award is one of the hardest to define, and though usually it is given to a statistically dominant player, it occasionally goes to a guy whose stats don't tell the whole story. Sometimes critics agree that a certain player is dominant even if other players have a statistical edge. Other times, the award seems to be given strictly for things outside the stat sheet.
"The best player in the league" is not technically the definition of the Most Valuable Player. Statistics are usually the starting point; LeBron James' last two MVP awards bear "witness" (ouch) to the effect of eye-popping statistical totals (28 points per game, eight rebounds per game, and seven assists per game for his first MVP season. 30 points per game, seven rebounds per game, and nine assists per game in his second MVP season).
Without question there are times when the MVP is not statistically the best in the league, though. Steve Nash, for instance, took his second MVP in 2006, averaging 20 points and 10 assists per game. He was easily outscored Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, who averaged 35 and 31 points respectively in the same season. Both Kobe and LeBron put up impressive numbers in other categories as well, but lost out to Nash in the final vote.
Nash's MVP victory shows that the award is not always directly related to statistical dominance. Intangibles are hard to define, but the award can be based on other more conceptual things like "effect on teammates," "team success," and "ability to take over a game."
With that in mind, you can start to see potential MVP candidates outside the league leaders in scoring or triple-doubles. Dwight Howard may never be considered "the best player in the league" because he is strictly a back-to-the-basket player–that limits the amount of raw numbers he can produce. However, as his game continues to develop, he should be considered an MVP candidate right now.
Side note: Back-to-the-basket players can win MVP's and be the leagues best player simultaneously, pending they are statistically dominant. Shaq won the MVP in 2000 after a season where he posted 30 points per game and 13 rebounds on a team with Kobe Bryant, who was scoring 22 a game. His stats and situation were just flat out better than Dwight's are right now. So the positional limitations of Dwight can't really be counted against him in comparison with Shaq's MVP (and best player in the league) season.
Now, let's look at Dwight statistically. He is averaging 23 points and 13 rebounds per game, similar to Tim Duncan's numbers in 2001-2002 when he won his first MVP (Duncan went 22 and 12 on the year).
Even the biggest Dwight fan on the planet would have to acknowledge that he is not Tim Duncan yet. And while plenty of players stack the stat line more than Howard and Duncan, the biggest difference between the two is Duncan's championship ring. Still, it's not as though Dwight's numbers pale in comparison to past big-men MVP's.
The advanced statistics rate Howard more impressively. Currently he sits just a few decimals short of Lebron James in Hollinger's Player Efficiency Rating. There is some criticism that the PER system is weighted too heavily on the offensive side, and Dwight is a game-changing presence defensively. So, you might even rank him a spot ahead of James if you consider his shot-blocking (2.2 blocks per game this season). Thus, if you believe player efficiency is important, Dwight deserves a close look as this year's MVP.
What about the so-called "intangibles" of Howard's game? Effect on teammates is certainly a plus for Dwight at the moment. The Magic are good when the floor is spread, the ball is moving quickly, and the three pointers are hitting. That offense starts with entry into a threatening post player — Dwight Howard. When he is filling it up on the low block, it enables J.J. Redick, Jameer Nelson, and the rest of the deep bombers to do what they do best. Dwight is the anchor, and he is developing into this role more and more each season.
Team success is less difficult to calculate, but harder to gauge its effect. Teams and MVP candidates alike are judged on whether or not they have won championships. I don't think this standard is particularly fair, as only eight different teams have won a championship in the past 30 years. However, if you are a perennial contender in your conference, and if you consistently have a strong opportunity to make a run at the Finals, you should be considered "successful" enough to contain an MVP. The Magic do, so Dwight should remain in the conversation at the end of the season.
Ability to take over a game seems to be the weak link in Dwight's program. Sure, there will be games when he goes for 40 points and 20 rebounds, but he has not proven himself in big games often enough yet to be viewed as a "juggernaut" on the level with Kobe or LeBron (he's certainly not "the closer" at this point in his career). Perhaps it will come with more playoff experience, but that is what is separating Dwight from being considered a top contender for the MVP, and certainly what is hindering his chances at ever being considered the best player in the league.
Either way, Orlando will do well to consider keeping Dwight on staff for a few more years, especially if he shows signs that he is able to put on a Tim Duncan/Shaq-like performance in the playoffs. If he can't do that, then he'll just have to out perform the rest of the field of elite players statistically.


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This is the tree I am most likely to kill. I have even found a way to keep cacti growing in the yard for goodness sake lol. How long do I need to wait to see if my Nyssa's leaf out?!?!?!?
Last year I moved a small Nyssa which had died back to the ground before and planted a potted "wildfire" Nyssa sylvatica late last spring. Looked fine all summer. Winter had more snow than normal and was a bit below average for temp but I don't recall any sub zero days. |
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toronado, Don't sweat it yet. Ours, nor the seedlings I have given to friends the last couple years are doing anything yet. They are one of the last to leaf. Arktrees |
- Posted by toronado3800 Z6 St. Louis (My Page) on Mon, Apr 18, 11 at 21:49
Thank you. Nyssa is difficult for me to identify especially w/o leaves. I was almost ready to sneak down to the botanical garden and check on theirs. |
Mine just broke bud 3 days ago here. Buds should be swelling on yours probably, though. Mine were swollen for the last week or so before the first leaves emerged recently. |
toronado, Wanted to give you and update. One of the seedlings I gave away that lives in town has leaves now, and our Blackgum has awaken. Buds are pushing pretty hard now. So I would expect you would see something within soon depending upon temperature. Arktrees |
- Posted by toronado3800 Z6 St. Louis (My Page) on Wed, Apr 20, 11 at 21:01
Arktrees, I was just looking this evening at my 'big one' the four footer. If I stare hard enough I think the buds look bigger than last week. Probably just my eyes zooming in so nothing yet. Thank you for the updates. Toronado |
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Hi all, I found this to be a rather pertinent topic for me. I had planted a 2" caliper Nyssa Sylvatica last June, and it did alright last summer. Now, after the brutal winter we had, this tree has not leafed out yet (here in north central MA). I did some test twig cuts, with unfortunately some dead, and the other cuts showed some pale greenish-yellow twig centers... I'm nervous, and wondering if this tree has died? The buds haven't really filled out yet... May7th. eek. Fortunately, My American Sycamore hasn't leafed out yet either, and usually won't until another 2 weeks from now, which is usually my last tree to leaf out. Is there still hope for my Tupelo? |
- Posted by toronado3800 Z6 St. Louis (My Page) on Sat, May 7, 11 at 15:07
Mine has apparently suffered some die back. Dormant buds down on the trunk are the only things showing life. I'll see how they do this summer, maybe cut off the old top and see if the new growth has die back next year. If so here comes the shovel of death! |
Same here at my house. Central leader died about halfway up the 10 foot stem. Lower branches are leafing out and a BUNCH of very low suckers coming off the bottom of the trunk. I also planted mine last September and it did OK last year. We were in drought and I diligently watered but it had no fall color and held its leaves until late November and then they turned brown and fell. Very disappointing. Sounds like this was not a good winter nationwide for the black gum. |
I planted one in the fall a few falls ago and it didn't make it to the next spring. I think I'm going to try and plant one in the spring next time around. |
Well I didn't listen to my advise. Planted one last October...it's already leafing out! Just sprouted this week :) If anyone has other types, I'd like to see pics. "Sheri's Cloud" in particular. |
- Posted by toronado3800 Z6 St. Louis (My Page) on Sat, Mar 31, 12 at 12:49
Just for records purposes, we talked about this in a different thread also: With our WARM winter and spring my nyssa began leafing out a mid march this year. |
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Scattered Shots: Pet talents for leveling {WoW}
Apr 3rd 2009 3:28AM @Thander
A 30% increase in speed, combined with a 20% decrease in damage, doesn't add up to a +10% increase in damage. Perhaps my math is off, but :
130% * 80% ~= 104%
Still, a 4% increase in damage is an increase :)
Wishing for weather in Outland {WoW}
Apr 5th 2008 2:23PM Idea #4: Glad to see that the editor is a slayer fan ^_^
Grimtotem Spirit Guide, I hardly knew ye {WoW}
Jan 14th 2008 11:57PM Wasn't it immune to cc? If so, then its pretty obvious why they removed the ability to tame it. If not, then yeah, stupid.
Around Azeroth: Newman's Landing {WoW}
Oct 5th 2007 12:28PM As a horde on a PVP server, can you insta-cast and kill them?
Blizz: Don't take non-personal system information grab personally {WoW}
May 31st 2007 11:03AM Theres just no arguing with some people.
I, for one, would rather that my programs NOT be riddled with spyware. Given the two alternatives, how can you argue otherwise? Anyone who has installed Kazaa knows that the same EULA that allows you to download things for free also allows Kazaa to install literal spyware onto your computer. We aren't talking about the tame im-gonna-let-blizzard-know-my-processor type of spyware, but rather the heres-some-ads-on-startup-imma-log-your-keystrokes-sorry-cant-uninstall-me type of spyware. The fact that they are completely "protected" by their EULA is disgusting.
I'm not saying that Blizzard is the worst offender out there, thats far from the truth (although who knows what information they are REALLY getting?), I just don't think that ANY form of spying that I cannot opt out of and that is only legally possible because of a clause in the EULA is wrong.
Blizz: Don't take non-personal system information grab personally {WoW}
May 30th 2007 12:52PM Personally, I think its an outrage. The TOS (or the EULA, not sure which) say that Blizzard is allowed to monitor the running processes on your computer. This is so that Blizzard can make sure you are not running any botting programs or trying to reverse engineer WoW. The downside of this is that Blizzard is being sent a snapshot of what you are doing on your computer, which I for one am against. The fact that a EULA can protect spyware seems like a gross misapplication of the DMCA.
Interestingly enough, one of the "fair" uses of monitoring your processes, ie to make reverse engineering not possible, is a muddy legal issue. From the EFF web page on EULAs (http://www.eff.org/wp/eula.php):
"Some EULA terms harm people who want to customize their technology, as well as inventors who want to create new products that work with the technology they've bought. "Reverse-engineering," which is often forbidden in EULAs, is a term for taking a machine or piece of software apart in order to see how it works. This kind of tinkering is explicitly permitted by federal law – it is considered a "fair use" of a copyrighted item. Courts have held that the fair use provisions of the US Copyright Act allow for reverse-engineering of software when the purpose is to create a non-infringing inter operable program".
Personally, I am disgusted with the way that Blizzard, and more importantly Vivendi, handle the legal rights of their customers.
When it's not nice to share {WoW}
May 29th 2007 7:20PM Logging MAC addresses is not a panacea, they can be spoofed just as easily as IPs can change. Unfortunately, the problem cannot be solved purely by technological means; unless, of course, they require that you install video surveillance in your house and they monitor you that way. I'm actually surprised that Blizzard hasn't started implementing this "security solution", as they already think its ok to monitor what you do on your computer in order to "protect" their product.
The Creamy GUI Center: Click casting {WoW}
May 24th 2007 11:28PM Great article Matthew, I love to see any attention given to my favorite topics, addons. Specifically, I was wondering if you were involved in any addon writing and if we would get to see any articles on that topic?
PSA: Bogus Blizzard mails {WoW}
May 20th 2007 1:07AM Online banks, and many other sites, don't store your password anywhere. It would be a HUGE security risk to do so. Rather, they store a hash of your password. Which means that there is no way for them to access it, other than to erase it completely or set it to something else. They cant see what your password is. Michel, I dont know what enterprise you manage, but I would suggest you dont store user passwords ANYWHERE in cleartext. Thats a security nightmare just waiting to happen.
Honor points aren't decaying, but they are estimating {WoW}
Dec 19th 2006 6:17PM Hmmm, interesting that they are overflowing on a 16 bit width, when most modern day compilers treat ints as 32 bits wide . . . that would suggest that they either explicitly set the honor as a 16 bit value (unlikely) or it is some other problem with the code, completely unrelated to overflow. Interesting bug.


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Thu, Jan 26, 06 at 9:48
Hello, my son has a Chevy Silverado pickup with crew cab and full bed. I don't know the year. When he forgets to turn off his heater the battery goes dead. Battery was checked and it is ok and starts ok if you remember to shut off heater when getting out. Battery charges good while running and running heater doesn't affect battery when truck is running. I know, I know, remember to shut the heater off, easier said than remembered. Thanks for any help. |
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The heater fan will run the battery down in about 1/2 hour or so. The voltage to the heater should shut off when the ignition key is in the 'off' position. I don't have a schematic for your vehicle, but most heater fans get their power throuh the 'accessory' connection of the ignition switch, and this eliminates the problem of forgetting to turn it off. However, there are two possibilities for your case: 1. A relay was used to supply the heater fan/blower and this relay is stuck closed. 2. There was a problem in the past and fan/blower was re-connected to a different location, one that is 'hot' at all times. Check out the connection for the heater fan/blower and correct. |
Another possibility: The ignition switch is mis-adjusted and is in the 'accessory' position when the key is removed. |
If this is a high mileage old truck, then I can see that the ignition switch could become loose and mis-adjusted, and if this is a GM weakness. And AM(after market) accessories can also do this battery drain.. Pull the negative cable and test.. |
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Nine-month old baby was fitted with a helmet to correct his head shapeThis spring Good360 announced that it will partner with Life is good® to provide product donations to its nonprofit network. TThe company, known for its colorful collection of apparel and accessories, made its first donation last month. "Good360 is a valued partner helping Life is good further spread the power of optimism," said Life is good co-founder and chief executive optimist Bert Jacobs. "Their expertise will not only mean an effective distribution of our clothing and accessories, but also a wider distribution of smiles and positive, healthy messages around the world." The Life is good company, based in Boston, Mass., spreads the power of optimism through its branded products and through its social mission to help children overcome life-threatening challenges. To most effectively manage and direct growing donations and public goodwill, the company established the Life is good Kids Foundation in 2006, which has raised $6.5 million to date through the sale of specially-designed fundraising products, its fundraising festivals, and public donations. |


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Dr. Michael Cocilovo of New City Chiropractic Center offers 7 guidelines for choosing a good backpack or book bag for your child, to avoid back pain or back problems like scoliosis. Read his tips before you start your back-to-school shopping this year.
As autumn approaches, our thoughts turn from beaches and barbeques to apple picking and foliage sightseeing. It is also a time when we start to prepare for back to school, and that means shopping for new backpacks.This is an important purchase because it directly impacts the health and posture of our children. Recent studies have shown that 64 percent of children suffer from back pain. Most cases can be traced to overloaded or ill-fitting backpacks or other school bags. Learning to load, wear, and use a backpack properly is important and so is making sure the backpack distributes the load efficiently. If you have determined that the best book bag for your child is in fact an ergonomic backpack, then here are some key features to look for:1. Two Straps: Make sure the bag has two straps. Single-strapped bags, like satchels and duffel bags, should be avoided. A single strap places the entire load on one side of the body. Two straps balance the load on both shoulders.2. Size: The second most important thing is to have the right size bag. The bag should be no larger than the child's back. It should rest 1 to 2 inches below the shoulders and no more than 4 inches below the waistline (Note: the waistline is level with the belly button.)3. Wide, Padded Straps: The bag should have wide shoulder straps. Wide straps distribute the load over more area of the shoulder. The wider the better, with a minimum of 2 inches. The straps should also be padded. Padding spreads the load and alleviates any pressure points.4. Waist Strap: A waist strap is a wonderful thing! It dramatically helps direct the load away from the shoulders and onto the much stronger waist and hip muscle groups. By lowering part of the load to this point you also remove it from the spine. Less stress on the back and spine means less chance of back pain.5. Chest Strap: A strap across the chest from shoulder strap to shoulder strap is a small, but worthwhile improvement. It holds the shoulder straps securely on the main part of the shoulder eliminating slippage and load shifting. It also reduces the urge to slouch.6. Compartments: Having a bag with several compartments helps in two ways. First, it helps keep the load where you put it and a properly loaded backpack can go a long way to reducing the stress and a load that shifts means shifting or dynamic stress -- dynamic stresses are bad. Second, it lets you put flat things next to the back and pointy things -- like pencils, pens, and protractors -- away from it.7. Lightweight: The bag should be light -- the lighter the better. Stress on the back is caused by the weight of the bag. Anything you can do to reduce that weight will reduce the stress.By following these simple but important guidelines when purchasing your child's new backpack, you will be eliminating much of the stresses and strains that can cause back pain and contribute to scoliosis.
Dr. Michael Cocilovo of New City Chiropractic Center is a father of two who has been practicing chiropractic care in Rockland County for more than 25 years. Dr. Cocilovo earned his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University and graduated with honors from New York Chiropractic College. He is a long-time member of the New York State Chiropractic Association and is past president of the Rockland County Chapter of the American Chiropractic Association.
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January 1, 2011 by admin
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The jazziest of the Neville Brothers, and the family member who's ventured farthest afield from New Orleans, saxophonist Charles Neville has got credits a mile long and all over the musical map. He started out touring with a Who's Who of blues and RB greats as a youngster in the 1950s — Bobby Bland, James Brown, B.B. King, Jimmy Reed, Ray Charles. Later came gigs with jazz heavyweights (George Coleman, Barry Harris), Mardi Gras Indians (The Wild Tchoupitoulas), genuine Native Americans (The Songcatchers), avant beat poets (a half-dozen CDs with Kip Hanrahan), and dates with his daughter (Charmaine Neville). Neville's latest album is, "Tree Of Life," a world music collaboration with Senegalese kora player, Youssapha Sidibe. Still, when leading his own band, Neville is likely to offer a funky post-bop mix — some hard jazz, some groove music. Tom Surowicz
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Travel moments of 2010: Oprah went camping in Yosemite — and other highlights …
January 1, 2011 by admin
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I like reading year-end lists, especially inspired ones. SmarterTravel's "The Dirty Dozen: The 12 Most Ridiculous Moments in Travel 2010 Edition" is a must-read that nails the year perfectly — but I won't ruin it for you. (Enhanced pat-downs and Steve Slater make the list.) Wait, did I say that out loud?
Some travel moments of 2010 that stand out: the fire-damaged Carnival Splendor stranded off the coast of San Diego, the volcano in Iceland whose ash cloud paralyzed air travel in Europe, the annoying blasts of the vuvuzela at the World Cup in South Africa. But I somehow glossed over some other travel news; maybe you did too. Here's my list of overlooked travel moments of 2010 — and feel free to add your own in the comments section below.
1. Oprah visits Yosemite: Oprah Winfrey and best friend Gayle King camped out in Yosemite National Park at the invitation of Ranger Shelton Johnson. The point was to inspire more African Americans to visit the park. (A 2009 survey showed just 1% of Yosemite's 280 million visitors were black.) And, as if to drive home the point, it was Oprah's first time in the park — ever. Episodes were broadcast on Winfrey's TV show in October and November. Hands down my favorite: watching the two assemble a pop-up trailer in the rain at Lower Pines Campground. Really. And how on Earth did they get cellphone service to call Steadman for help?
2. Obama in India:In October, Michelle and Barack Obama were the first guests in the newly renovated 13-room presidential suite of the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai. The suite and the hotel were damaged two years ago in a deadly terrorist attack. During Obama's visit to India, the White House booked the entire hotel — all 560 rooms and 44 suites. And no, the trip didn't cost $200 million a day, as one Indian news agency reported, says FactCheck.org.
3. Allure cruise ship naming ceremony: Queen Elizabeth in October elegantly presided over the naming ceremony for the second ship in the Cunard Line to bear her name. (Check out the L.A. Times story "Queen Elizabeth cruise ship: An insider's take on Cunard's latest launch.") A month later, a different kind of royalty led the naming ceremony for Allure, largest cruise ship in the world: Princess Fiona of "Shrek." The video of cruise line muckety-mucks praising Fiona is seriously silly. And isn't green a rather unbecoming color for a cruise?
4. Yellowstone packs them in: The summer brought record crowds– 2.5 million visitors from June through August — to Yellowstone National Park. Some media accounts reported the state tourism bureau attributed the surge to its marketing campaigns. But I think folks just finally tumbled to the astonishing beauty in the land of glorious geysers and fumaroles.
5. Air New Zealand Skycouch: Unlike annoying airline fees, here's a perk I hope catches on with other airlines. A Los Angeles Times Travel blog explains how Skycouches work: "These new economy-class seats are equipped with footrests that can be raised to create a sofa-type sleeping surface across three seats. So on a long flight, two people can cuddle while catching 40 winks. Of course, they have to book a third seat to do so, at varying cost." Hmm, not sure about buying three seats, but I love the idea of stretching out.
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AAA Great Vacations EXPO to Offer Unparalleled Travel Deals – 24
January 1, 2011 by admin
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COLUMBUS, OH, January 01, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ — The AAA Great Vacations EXPO, held January 21-23 at Veterans Memorial, will offer unheard-of discounts for travelers seeking the best deals on vacations and getaways. AAA Travel and the dozens of other EXPO exhibitors will offer a host of specials throughout the three-day event, but those deals are available exclusively to EXPO guests. Whether travelers are seeking a Caribbean cruise, a family road trip or a quick romantic getaway, they'll find incredible discounts and giveaways on many types of travel and travel-related products.
Just a few of the deals include:
- AAA Member Choice Vacations: AAA members save up to $500 per couple on South Pacific trips!
- Carnival Cruise Lines: Receive a 2-category upgrade up to four free water park day-passes to the Fort Rapids Indoor Water Park Resort in Columbus for every cruise booked in 2011
- Celebrity Cruises: $50 in onboard credit for all individual, seven-night or longer Caribbean and Alaska bookings; $100 in onboard credit for Europe bookings of nine nights or longer; plus, onboard value coupon book for up to $300 in savings with all bookings
- CIE Tours: Save $150/couple on 9 days or longer escorted coach tours to Ireland, Scotland, England Wales. Purchase two coach tours and save 10%
- Coulter Lake Guest Ranch, Rifle, Colorado: One free youth summer vacation package with the purchase of at least one six-night adult summer vacation package (savings of $695-1,350 depending on the child's age)
- Cunard Cruise Lines: Second passenger deposit waived, plus shipboard credit (up to $300) based on the category of cabin booked
- The Farm at Walnut Creek: Half-price admission coupons to the farm
- General Tours World Traveler: AAA members save $300/person ($600/couple) on all Small Group Journeys and Privately Guided Touring worldwide if paid in full by January 28, 2011
- Gray Line of Alaska: Save $550 per couple on any tour of 6 days or longer
- Historic Roscoe Village: Buy one adult Civil War On the Home Front tour ticket, get one FREE
- Hocking Hills Cabins: Romantic Hot Tub Getaway for just $195, includes: one-night cabin rental, 30-min. couples massage, bed of roses, continental breakfast, fireside bundle, candles, robes for use during stay and romantic CD to take home (regularly $300)
- Holland America: All cruise bookings receive onboard value booklet; cruise deposits of only $100 per person on cruises up to seven days, $200 for up to 14 days and $300 for more than over 15 days
- Inn Spa at Cedar Falls: Save $78 on the Winter Sparkles Package; includes: weekday night in cozy cottage with whirlpool tub and gas stove, delectable dinner and hearty breakfast for only $175
- Insight Vacations: Save $200/person on tours over $2,000 and $100/person on tours under $2,000
- Morgan County, Ohio: Music Lover's Weekend Escape for only $115 (a $195 value), including overnight in a romantic cabin, two tickets to Ohio Valley Opry (country, bluegrass and gospel music show) and dinner for two at the Bluebell '50s Diner
- Ohio State Park Lodges: Save up to $40 off the Bed and Breakfast Package, including overnight in a standard or view double room and breakfast (available at select properties)
- Orlando World Center Marriott Resort: Stay three nights or longer and receive up to 25% off/night
- Pleasant Holidays: Receive $50 off select bookings
- Princess Cruise Lines: Complimentary coupon booklet worth up to $325 and deposit of only $100 (regularly 20% of total cruise cost)
- Railey Mountain Lake Vacations: Reserve a two night stay and receive a third night free
- Royal Caribbean: Get exclusive savings, onboard credit, and reduced deposit on select sailings
- Sports Travel and Tours: Save $50/person on a customized spring training trip; Book a Baseball Roadtrip by Feb. 14th, reference the AAA Great Vacations EXPO, and receive $100 Air Rebate Per Person
- Spruce Hill Inn Cottages: Buy a gift certificate for someone at the regular rate ($135 plus tax) and pay just $75 plus tax for a Jacuzzi cottage for yourself
- Trafalgar Tours: Up to $200 off per person
- Travel Impressions: Receive $25 off a 6-night stay and $50 off an all-inclusive 6-night stay
- Universal Orlando Resort: Save $50 off four-night or more Universal Parks Resorts Vacation for travel by 8/31/11 (restrictions apply)
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: AAA members save up to $250/person
- Viking River Cruises: Two-for-one pricing; complimentary wine with dinner; AAA member benefit for those who book directly with AAA Ohio agent (Save up to $250/person)
- Plus, get these additional deals directly from AAA: $25 AAA gift certificate per person for bookings of $1,000 – $1,999 per person; $50 AAA gift certificate per person for bookings of $2,000 per person and above; Use your gift certificate toward your trip!
- Book at the EXPO to receive a free spiral bound 2011 Deluxe Edition Road Atlas. *Valid only on bookings made at the EXPO on travel booked with preferred vendors. AAA gift certificate is valid only toward merchandise or cruise and tour travel with a preferred vendor. Receive one atlas per booking with a AAA travel professional or preferred vendor. Offer valid while supplies last.
And great giveaways, too!
- Currituck County Travel and Tourism: Register to win an incredible giveaway valued at $1,517 including: Weeklong Kitty Dunes beach house rental, $25 toward dinner at The Flying Dutchman, green fees and cart for two at Kilmarlic Golf Course, four Currituck Lighthouse tour passes and passes to tour the historic Whalehead Club home
- Enter to win a romantic Hocking Hills hot tub getaway worth $1,000, featuring: three nights in a cabin complete with extras, couples side-by-side hot stone therapy from Blue Valley Massage, dinner in your cabin by Grouse Nest Traveling Chef, bed of roses, romantic gift basket, fireside bundle and romantic music CD to take home
- Niagara USA/Niagara Tourism Convention Cooperation: Enter to win a "Family Getaway to Niagara USA." Vacation good for four and includes lodging and admission to area attractions
- Perrysburg, Ohio: Enter to win an overnight getaway with breakfast for four at the Perrysburg Hilton Garden Inn, four passes to Fort Meigs, and a $10 gift shop gift card
- Blue Ridge Highlands: Enter to win a mid-week escape, including two weekday nights at the Huffman House Bed and Breakfast in Craig County, a day of rafting with New River's Edge of Giles County, and a bottle of locally made wine (a$780 value)
- Adventures in Northeast Ohio: Spin the prize wheel for a chance to win lots of prizes from 25 Northeast Ohio destinations and enter to win the Grand Prize Basket with gifts from all participating locations
- Ohio Oriental Culture Association: Enter to win a FREE ticket to Shen Yun at the Ohio Theater
- Brown County, Indiana: Enter to win a Brown County Getaway for 2! Includes an overnight stay, dinner, and store certificates.
- Walnut Creek Group: Enter to win a family getaway to Walnut Creek, Ohio including one night at the Walnut Creek Carlisle Inn, dinner at Der Dutchman, $100 gift cards to each of the following: The Farm at Walnut Creek, P. Graham Dunn Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek Cheese, Walnut Creek Furniture, and Coblentz Chocolates
- Travelhost of Amish Country: Enter to win an overnight stay, including personal tour of Ohio's Amish Country, featuring shopping hot spots and complimentary lunch or dinner
Most offers are valid on select new bookings only. Booking windows and travel dates vary. Offers are subject to change, cancellation, and restrictions.
The AAA Great Vacations EXPO opens Friday, January 21 and runs through Sunday, January 23, at Franklin County Veterans Memorial in downtown Columbus. Show hours are Friday Noon – 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or at any AAA Ohio Auto Club store for $9 or $6 for any AAA member. Children ages 16 and under are admitted at no charge. For additional event details or to purchase tickets in advance, visit AAAGreatVacations.com.
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What's the deal? Travel bargains from around the globe.
January 1, 2011 by admin
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-Seven Hilton Worldwide properties in Puerto Rico are offering a fourth night free and other extras for stays through April 30. For example, a four-night stay in an ocean-view room at Condado Lagoon Villas at Caribe Hilton starts at $910 after the fourth night is rebated at checkout. (It usually starts at $1,213.) Other extras at Condado Lagoon Villas include free meals for children younger than 5, a 50 percent discount on lunches and dinners for children ages 5 through 12, and a 20 percent discount on spa treatments and select restaurants. Other properties participating in the Puerto Rico Sparkles promo include the Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza, the Hilton Ponce Golf Casino Resort and three Waldorf Astoria resorts. Book by Jan. 31. Info: 888-564-1307, www.puertoricogetaways.com .
-The Marrakech Hotel on Manhattan's Upper West Side is offering discounts of up to 20 percent. Stay two or three nights and get a 10 percent discount; stay four nights and receive 15 percent off; stay five nights for 20 percent off. For example, a five-night stay for two in early February is now $490, including $78 taxes and fees, a savings of $103. Rates usually start at $99 a night. Book by March 15, and stay Jan. 4-March 31. Info: 212-222-2954, www.marrakechhotelnyc.com . Request code WINTER10.
-Save 10 percent on the March 12, April 23 and June 4 departures of a 14 -day cruise to the French Polynesian Marquesas Islands aboard the Aranui 3, a passenger/cargo vessel. The 200-passenger ship travels round-trip from Papeete, Tahiti, stopping at eight islands. Rates, and associated savings, vary by cabin type. After the discount, a standard cabin, for example, costs $3,593 per person double, including port charges and taxes, a savings of $367. Info: 800-972-7268, www.aranui.com .
-Book a select 2011 Variety Cruises sailing out of Athens and receive free transfers and two hotel nights with breakfasts. Prices vary by cabin, itinerary and dates. For example, an April 8 departure of the Jewels of the Cyclades itinerary, which visits several Greek islands, starts at $1,700 per person double, plus $210 port charges. The value of hotel stay with breakfast is about $698, and transfers typically cost $253 per couple. Book by Feb. 1. Info: 866-944-8498, www.varietycruises.com .
-Aer Lingus is offering sale fares to Ireland and other destinations throughout Europe. For example, the round-trip fare from Washington Dulles to Dublin, connecting in New York, starts at $592, including $118 taxes. (Codeshare flights to/from New York are operated by JetBlue.) Other airlines are matching; fare typically is about $725. Sale fares from New York apply to many European cities including Paris, Amsterdam and Madrid. Fly to Ireland Jan. 13-March 31 and to Europe Jan. 5-March 31. Cheapest fares apply to Monday-through-Thursday flights. Book by Jan. 6 at www.aerlingus.com .
-Southwest is holding a systemwide sale. Fares from BWI Marshall range from $59 to $159 each way, plus taxes; from Washington Dulles, fares are $98 to $159 each way, plus taxes. For example, round-trip fare from BWI to Cleveland is $150, including $40 taxes; fare on other airlines starts at $180. Fly by April 20. Sale applies to all days except Sunday; 14-day advance purchase required. Book by Jan. 3 at www.southwest.com .
-Book a Taste of China tour with Friendly Planet Travel by Jan. 12 and receive a $300-per-person discount. Price, after discount, starts at $1,199 per person double (plus $120 taxes) for the Feb. 8 departure. Priced separately, airfares alone would cost $1,373. Fares for other departure dates range from $1,299 to $1,899, plus taxes. Trip includes round-trip air from Los Angeles to Shanghai, with return from Beijing; domestic flights from Shanghai to Xi'an, and from Xi'an to Beijing; three nights' accommodations in Shanghai; two nights' lodging in Xi'an; three nights' hotel in Beijing; 12 meals; three sightseeing tours; tour guide; ground transportation; and taxes. Info: 800-555-5765, www.friendlyplanet.com .
- Carol Sottili
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BookIt.com throws end of the year sale
January 1, 2011 by admin
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Super savings with BookIt.com's End of Year Sale.
BookIt.com, a leading online travel provider, is offering travelers "End of Year Sale" deals for last minute and future getaways.
Travelers who book by the stroke of midnight Jan. 1 can save up to 60% and will be able to take advantage of exclusive BookIt.com bonuses such as free upgrades, spa credits, and more.
BookIt.com's End of Year Sale includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Riviera Maya all-inclusive resort deals include the Jade Riviera Cancun, regularly priced at $249 per person, per night is sale priced from $99, including a $200 resort credit. This represents a 60% savings. This resort boasts 2,640 feet of crystal white sand.
The luxurious adults-only Secret Silversands Riviera Cancun, regularly $300 per person, per night is on sale for $125 — a 60% savings. Also included is a complimentary upgrade to a Junior Suite.
The Best Western in the Walt Disney World Resort at Downtown Disney, is sale priced at $79 per night (regularly $169) on stays through March 31. For $20 more per night, stay Jan. 8-9, 14-15; Feb. 11-13 and March 10-13. Included is daily breakfast, WiFi, a $25 food and beverage credit and continuous shuttle service to Disney theme parks.
In Las Vegas, save up to 70% and receive 2-for-1 rides at the Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower from $30 per midweek night through June 30. The all-suite Planet Hollywood Towers is on sale from $82 per midweek night, a 65% savings, on stays through Feb. 28.
The all-inclusive Grand Palladium Resort and Spa of Montego Bay, Jamaica is sale priced as low as $112 per person, per night on stays through Oct. 31. This all-suite beachfront resort features nine restaurants and 13 bars.
Book these and many other exceptional offers through 11:59 p.m., New Year's Day at http://deals.bookit.com.
Clara Bosonetto is a retired travel consultant.
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Keep eye out for deals on round-the-world flights
January 1, 2011 by admin
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The premise is simple: Buy a $500 plane ticket to zip around much of the New World for a month. The big question: Isn't it just some gimmick tangled up with hidden fees and crazy rules?
Sorry, but no. If you are among those who hesitated Aug. 17 when JetBlue's All You Can Jet passes went on sale and then sold out a little more than two days later, you missed out. Although not without its drawbacks for fliers, this deal was a steal.
I bought JetBlue's $499 edition, which excluded travel on Fridays and Sundays. (Also available was a seven-day pass for $699.) I spent about $200 more on taxes, all for nondomestic flights. So for about $700 I flew a whopping 19,000 miles between Sept. 7 and Oct. 6. During that time, I climbed Mayan ruins and swam through underground caverns in the Yucatán, dove under warm Caribbean waves in Puerto Rico, took in the Art Deco glory of Miami, dined on fresh lobster in Maine, spent "tummy time" with a friend's new baby in New York, survived a wacky and wonderful bike tour of Bogota, Colombia, and happily teetered through the colonial-era, cobble-stoned streets of the lush, highland village of Villa de Leiva.
But please, dear travel enthusiasts, don't rend your garments in despair just yet. There is a chance JetBlue may repeat the offer, though the airline says it won't decide until sometime in the spring. And although the JetBlue offer is — for now — unmatched in its convenience, price and variety of destinations, around-the-world fares are nothing new and can be found if you know where to look.
Among the most regularly offered are the global and regional passes offered year-round by airline groups such as Oneworld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam. These tend to be good for up to a year of travel and cover more of the globe than JetBlue's pass. But you may need to identify your destinations upfront before you leave, and although cheaper perhaps than booking individual flights, they're not cheap. Pricing is generally based on where you bought the pass, seat class, number of continents visited and miles flown. The one-world fares, for example, start at $3,499 for three continents (before taxes, fees and surcharges) for a pass bought in the United States (for the same pass, prices start at $3,000 if bought in Venezuela).
Airlines also occasionally offer regional deal passes. Minneapolis-based Sun Country says it hopes to again sell its 37-day, unlimited Fall Free for All pass (similar to JetBlue's but with only one international stop, at Cancún, Mexico), which was priced at $499. Air New Zealand recently offered a Kiwi Explorer pass from L.A. to multiple stops in New Zealand for $998. Emirates and Virgin Blue currently allow customers to link together cheaper one-way flights in the Middle East, Asia and South Pacific.
For a DIY version, you can put together a trip using the multiple-city function of Travelocity.com and other online travel sites. The tactic is yielding surprising bargains right now, mostly on American Airlines and U.S. Airways, and for destinations in and around North America.
With any of these options, though, there are several things you should keep in mind:
First, stay calm. The rules for some of these passes can often induce tears. With the plan-as-you-go deals, desperate thoughts about flight availability will creep in. And then there are the pangs of regret about all the places you missed in the rush to squeeze the most value out of the pass by squeezing in the most miles.
Study the route maps and rules of your pass. Julie Jones, a photographer I met in Maine who had made use of her pass to attend a wedding and build her portfolio, was disappointed to discover that, because of JetBlue's routing though New York, she couldn't fly from her home in Denver to the West Coast without first flying to the East Coast. And I didn't realize until halfway through my trip that I could rebook tickets three days in advance for free. I found a better ticket home from New York and avoided a four-hour layover in Boston.
If there are places you simply must visit, consider booking those tickets as soon as you can. And if you can't, don't worry. I had planned on flying direct from Cancún to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Three days after tickets for my pass went on sale, the closest I could get to San Juan was Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Though I am accustomed to impromptu bus excursions around faraway places, this problem was new. With a little research, I found two bus lines that took me down the coast to Miami, where I checked out the pastel-hued architecture of South Beach.
When flying to an international stop, always book your flight in and your flight out at the same time; otherwise, you could get walloped with double the local fees and taxes. To avoid airline terminal burnout, pick a destination or two that you'll visit longer. If possible, take a small, lightweight notebook computer to make managing your flights easier. And don't check your luggage unless you like watching the baggage carousel go round and round.
"Every single hour counts," said Emil Skandul, a New Yorker and JetBlue pass-holder I met in Bogotá.
Use social media. After JetBlue announced its 2010 pass, it set up a Facebook page to create a community and get a line on which routes garnered the most buzz. Independent Meetup.com groups quickly followed suit. These websites can be a great source of important information, such as new vaccination requirements. For the solo traveler, they can also be a means to find companions to share travel expenses, experiences or even a ritzy room at a Caribbean resort.
Some of these passes are for sale, in part, because they're for travel in the off-season. This means you'll probably encounter unpleasant weather and closed tourist facilities. On the upside, you might be able to negotiate reduced prices on accommodations, as well as get a glimpse of what certain destinations were like before the tourism industry discovered them.
Glimpses and independent discoveries are really what a journey with one of these passes is about. Think of them as travel's version of an intense college survey course. You'll learn the basics of how to get around the world and what's there. Much of what you'll see is beautiful, fascinating and worthy of more time. You'll wish you could stay longer as you head out to catch another plane. But staying longer would be missing the point.
"Enjoy the moment, and then treat it as if you're going to come back sometime soon," said New Yorker Sarah Yi, a seasoned traveler and 2010 pass-holder.
The two of us shared an early-morning taxi to the Bogotá airport that sped through La Macarena, a neighborhood we hadn't visited and which, at that moment from our respective window, seemed to be the local equivalent of Silver Lake, filled with cafes and enticingly walkable, hilly little streets neither of us had set foot in — yet.
Perhaps the most unexpected benefit of these passes is the way they transform usually cautious people into adventure-seekers. Jones said she never thought she would enjoy traveling alone. Phil Snyder, of El Cajon, Calif., said he could never have imagined that he would snorkel and zip-line around the world at age 58. And New Yorker Travis Walker-Hodkin, traveling solo for the first time and with no knowledge of Spanish, was surprised to find he could successfully negotiate a late-night taxi ride from the airport to his hostel in Bogota.
Snyder does have a bit of a cautionary tale, though. Toward the end of his trip, he injured his foot in Mexico and opted to limp rather than end the fun. But once home, an MRI revealed two tears and a possible yearlong recovery. Snyder seemed to have few regrets about not bailing out on a trip he hasn't been able to stop talking about.
"I didn't want to wreck it because it was just so special," he said.
Article source: http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-pass-20110102,0,3576526.story
More for Your Money: Locating a travel, shopping or dining deal by GPS
January 1, 2011 by admin
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Checked in lately? On your smart phone, that is.
If you had, you might have scored discounts on drinks, meals, shopping and other travel goodies just for letting friends and businesses know your whereabouts. Or even racked up points in a hotel's frequent-guest program without spending a dime.
The key to unlocking these rewards is the GPS function on your iPhone, Android or other smart phone, which pinpoints your location by satellite. With the GPS enabled, you can use location-based, social-network applications such as Foursquare and Gowalla to "check in" and tap into location-based information.
Details vary, but such apps generally let you see whether friends might be near, find local restaurants and other businesses, share travel tips — and sometimes get special offers from retailers, hotels and eateries just around the corner.
Among recent deals advertised on Foursquare: a free pitcher of margaritas at the Spanish Kitchen in Los Angeles, half-off happy-hour food and drinks at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, and $5 off admission to the Contemporary Jewish Museum of San Francisco. Users who check in more often than anyone else at a business place and claim the virtual title of "mayor" often get stepped-up rewards.
Because the user and business base is still small, such offers can be hit or miss, said Douglas Quinby, senior director of research for PhoCusWright Inc., a company based in Sherman, Conn., that studies the travel industry. Deals skew toward young adults who patronize bars and clubs.
Quinby said a drink discount at a tapas bar once popped up on his smart phone while he was dropping off his son at a morning karate class — not the most sophisticated timing or targeting, from his perspective.
Still, he said, "There's a fun element to it. You could find something interesting, especially if you want a mojito in the morning."
You can also expect to see more varied geolocation deals soon, Quinby and other experts say.
"We're just at the dawn of all this," said Henry H. Harteveldt, travel industry analyst for Cambridge, Mass.-based Forrester Research, where studies indicate that only about 4% of American consumers with smart phones participate in location-based social networks.
"As travel markets become more mobile-focused, I think you'll see, especially in 2011, a lot of attention being given to these services," Harteveldt said. "Even though it's a small percentage, it's going to grow."
Big names in the travel industry are already jumping in.
Topguest.com, whose mobile application was launched in mid-2010, rewards check-ins with hotel points, air miles and other perks. It counts InterContinental Hotels Group, Hilton Hotels, Virgin America and Avis UK among its 20-odd business partners, said Geoff Lewis, co-founder and chief executive.
Virgin America, for instance, has been awarding 25 points to frequent fliers who check in at restaurants at airports it serves, Lewis said. InterContinental awards up to 50 points a day for check-ins at more than 4,000 hotels worldwide, spokeswoman Monica Smith said.
In November, Walt Disney Co. began partnering with mobile app Gowalla to award virtual "collectible stamps" to smart-phone users who check in at Disneyland in Anaheim and Disney World in Florida, said Tom Aronson, digital marketing director for Disney Parks.
So far, Disney is giving only virtual glory. But, Aronson said, "We are definitely exploring ways to provide rewards. We're thinking more along the lines of experiences more so than coupons and ticket discounts."
What do businesses get out of smart-phone check-ins?
"Travel companies see this as an opportunity for customers to go out and push their brand," Harteveldt said. "It's free marketing."
In other words, the more you tweet, the more you spread the word.
One caution about that: For privacy and security reasons, you may not want a lot of people to know your whereabouts.
"Check your privacy and publishing settings," Quinby said. "Don't automatically publish your check-ins to Facebook and Twitter unless you're sure you are comfortable with everyone in your networks knowing where you are."
Article source: http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-0102-money-20110102,0,5464411.story
New Year's Eve: Non-Snooki things that fall from on high (think MoonPie, giant …
January 1, 2011 by admin
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Snooki's in, Snooki's out, Snooki's in again … but in New Jersey. Maybe.
That's pretty much how the news went this month for the diminutive Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi of MTV's "Jersey Shore," who supposedly was going to be inside the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square. Except organizers said that was never going to happen. So Snooki will be in a ball drop of her own in Seaside Heights, N.J., according to People magazine. Whatev.
There are plenty of quirkier things than Snooki to drop from on high on New Year's Eve. Here are my favorites, in no particular order, that might make a great travel destination for next year.
MoonPie over Mobile, Ala.: A 12-foot-tall, 350-pound MoonPie that will drop 34 stories to welcome 2011. A Mardi Gras-style parade at 6:30 p.m., the O'Jays at 11 p.m. and the MoonPie drop at 11:59 p.m. round out the Friday events. And lots of fireworks. Mobile denizens each year eat 4 million MoonPies, the round graham crackers with marshmallow filling covered in chocolate, a news release says. Hey, I believe it. Contact: Mobile's New Year Celebration
Sardine and maple leaf over Eastport, Maine: You get two countdowns for the price of one (just kidding–both are free) in the easternmost city in the continental United States. The maple leaf drops at 11 p.m. (which is midnight Atlantic time in nearby Canadian islands) and then an 8-foot copper sardine falls at midnight EST. The fun starts 5ish at restaurants in town, according to the event's website. Contact: Tides Institute Museum of Art
Pineapple over Honolulu: This will be the first year a 200-pound pineapple drops 10 stories from a hotel for New Year's Eve. It's made of "chicken wire, newspaper, and wallpaper paste, the papier-mâché replica of Hawaii's most popular pineapple variety, the Smooth Cayenne." Who knew papier-mâché could weigh so much? Contact: Kahala Hotel Resort
Watermelon over Vincennes, Ind.: The city that's oldest in state is known for growing … yes, of course. The Riverfront Pavilion is where an 18-foot, 500-pound watermelon rises, then drops 11 real watermelons that splatter below, the city's website says. Contact: Vincennes/Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Article source: http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-trb-new-years-eve-20101231,0,6526042.story
Break some new travel ground in the new year — by counting birds
January 1, 2011 by admin
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Counting birds isn't as easy as it sounds.
Just ask Steve Alter, who offers this scenario by way of explanation: "If you're walking through a park and you see woodpeckers, you're likely to see them one at a time," he said. "But as you're doing that walk, you may also see 20 or so other species — two titmice here, a nuthatch over there, more woodpeckers."
OK, that does sound tricky. Counting is vital to the 111th Christmas Bird Count, organized by the Audubon Society, which relies on volunteers to carry out a winter bird census. This year the nationwide count (which, despite its name, lasts longer than Christmas Day) started Dec. 14 and ends Jan. 5.
Field trips like these teach birding skills but also provide a cool getaway to explore wild areas and urban parklands with locals who know the turf. Here are some upcoming events — by skill level — that can help you get started.
Skilled birders and counters
Sunday, Christmas Bird Count, coastal Orange County. Bird-rich areas such as Upper Newport Bay and Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve are part of the 15-mile circle that will be canvassed by Alter and more than 100 other volunteers. $5 per person defrays the cost of compiling the data. Contact: Sea Sage Audubon CBC page
Sunday, Christmas Bird Count, north end of the Salton Sea. Volunteers are needed, especially to help count common birds such as ruddy ducks, American coots and gulls among the 140 species likely to be sighted. $5 per person. Contact: San Bernardino Valley Audubon CBC page
Amateurs and newcomers
Jan. 8, 7 a.m., Salton Sea Goose and Crane Trip, Salton Sea. Roseate spoonbills, thousands of snow geese and sandhill cranes are some of the stars of this field trip on the east side of the Salton Sea. Free. Contact: San Bernardino Valley Audubon field trips
Jan. 9, 8 a.m., San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary Bird Walk, Irvine. See pelicans, shorebirds as well as swallows and flycatchers while learning about this little known marsh area. Free. Contact: Sea Sage Audubon field trips
Article source: http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-trb-christmas-bird-count-20101229,1,7659752.story


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We are redoing our kitchen (first time it has been done since 1920) and I am trying to figure out the lighting above the sink. It is an old farm house and my wife is not allowing me to put recessed lighting in the ceiling since it is not "period".
We have a 9 foot window that our kitchen sink is centered on. We are putting wall cabinets above this window. The bottom of these cabinets will be about 4 feet above the sink and counter. Since I can't use "can" lights in the sink area, I think I am going to have to use some kind of under cabinet lighting that I would hide from the front with some wood trim. Does anyone know if the typical under cabinet lighting (xenon, etc.) would be bright enough at a 48" distance to do anything? I am open to other suggestions. I thought about a more traditional light under the cabinets but it would be sticking down in front of the window. |
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- Posted by normclc (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Dec 30, 09 at 21:09
One solution is to install a product like Seagull Ambiance or Juno trac12 with 2 or 3 small MR11 12volt lampholders. This could be concealed behind a shallow facia, and the transformer required hidden in the adjoining cabinet. The MR 11 or Mr16 lamps would be able to drive light down onto the counter and sink from 48" |
Thanks for the suggestion. Do you know how much do the MR11's stick down from the ceiling/under cabinet? I looked at the Seagull ones and they said they were 2 1/4 inches. I wasn't sure if that was just the reflector deal or included the base and/or track. |
- Posted by normclc (email@example.com) on Thu, Dec 31, 09 at 21:03
that measurement would be the overall height of the click-on lamp holder and lamp. With the Seagull system, don't add any height for the track as the hoder actually snaps around the track. |
Another possibility is LED under cabinet lighting. You may find the following website useful www.environmentallights.com |
Well, if it only sticks down a total of the 2 1/4 inches that the Seagull advertise, I think that is what I will try. I like that I can adjust the distance between them to get the right effect. Are these the ones you were referring to? From the picture it looks like more than 2 1/4 inch if their diameter is 2 inches. |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.seagulllighting.com/Ambiance-Low-Voltage-Lighitng-9835-15.html
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I think that the diameter is wrong, as the diamter would be the width of the MR11 lamp, which is 1 3/8" |
Can these low voltage lights be dimmed? |
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Yes, but make sure the dimmer you use is suited for the transformer you use...ie magnetic or electronic transformer |
Thanks Norm. You have been helpful. |
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Chester residents, Jeff Grant, Joe Schelin and Doug Cole took first place in the three different categories as part of the AMSOIL Super Chevy Best of the Best presented by Danchuk and Classic Muscle. The fourth of the 12 Super Chevy shows this year was held at Virginia Motorsports Park in Petersburg on May 18.
This fall, the Chester residents will go up against other winners in their respective categories from the other 11 competitions held this summer at various racetracks across the country. Editors will nominate the five top cars in each of the five categories, and the magazine readers will select their favorites in each class by voting online at http://bestofthebest.superchevy.com.
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I've read with interest an article on InfoQ by Jay Fields covering some tips on estimation.
In particular, some points raised my interest:
1. The concept of throwing an estimation, in which every developer should give his own estimation together with others so that no one is influenced by others. This concept is put in practice with a sort of rock/paper/scissor style game that it looks really, really amusing. I must try it.
2. The concept of estimations that get stale. It is very important for me, and I also written about it in a previous post, describing my usual practice to add an expiration date to every estimate. As time passes, estimates are less and less realistic until they are completely useless and meaningless. In this article, estimates get stale after 12 weeks, and it seems a good time limit for an average project.
3. The overall focus on people involvement. This concept applies in small rules like: no laptops; small team size (no more than 6); business people involved; everybody expected to estimate and read user stories. This is very positive, because estimation meeting do not have to be focused only on one domain expert, a team manager and a leader developer with all other people IMessaging around or just watching outside the window. The estimation, like development, should be the result of a whole team effort.
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Make Peace With Your Plate is part memoir and part exploration into the possibility of ditching diets and mending our torturous relationships with food. It's about getting back to basics, eating real food, loving and accepting ourselves, and establishing a relationship with food where the love is a two-way street. We can love food that loves us back.
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