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3 Days in Phoenix: Suggested Itineraries
By Viator, December 2014
Phoenix is the perfect base for your Grand Canyon and desert adventures. From land tours to heart-in-your-mouth aerial sightseeing, there's lots of different ways to get the best out of your trip ... Read more
Frank Lloyd Wright?s Taliesin West
By Jessica F , June 2014
?Our new desert camp belonged to the Arizona desert as though it had stood there during creation.? ? Frank Lloyd Wright on Taliesin West For something historical and inspiring to do near ... Read more
Staying Cool in Phoenix
By Viator, June 2014
While a worthwhile destination with much to see and experience, there?s no denying Phoenix can get unbearably hot. In the summer, temperatures often reach into the low 100s Fahrenheit (high 30s ... Read more
Grand Canyon Sunset Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing & Free Limo Upgrade
By charley , USA, May 2014
This is a breath taking tour and can be romantic. We love this tour, the canyon views and then coming back into Las Vegas with sunset was out of this world. To fly is the way to see the wonderful ... Read more
Grand Canyon National Park Tours
By Viator, May 2014
Europe has its castles. Asia has its temples. Australia has its critters and Ayer's Rock. North America is no slouch, though, especially in the Arizona desert. The Grand Canyon is one of the United ... Read more
Grand Canyon tours from Sedona & Flagstaff
By Viator, May 2014
The Grand Canyon needs no introduction: considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, it ranks highly on just about every traveler?s wish list. And with a range of different tour ... Read more
Grand Canyon Tours from Phoenix
By Viator, May 2014
There are plenty of different ways you can experience the grandeur of the Grand Canyon from Phoenix. Take your pick of Grand Canyon tour options starting in Phoenix and find out why Arizona is ... Read more
Sedona & Flagstaff Suggested Itineraries
By Viator, April 2014
Amazing scenery, a thriving arts scene, Native American culture, and mystical forces make Sedona and Flagstaff much more than just stopping off points on the way to the Grand Canyon. Day 1: ... Read more
Grand Canyon in Winter
By Viator, November 2013
For those visiting the Grand Canyon in winter, there are some essential planning tips and recommendations you should keep in mind. During winter the North Rim is closed, although the South Rim is ... Read more
Sedona from the Air
By Viator, July 2013
Sedona is known for its vibrant red rock scenery, vortexes, buttes, spires and monoliths reaching dramatically toward the sky. While it?s beautiful experiencing the destination from the ground, a ... Read more
Grand Canyon south rim
By Traveler , USA, June 2013
What a GREAT place to see. I love to travel and can't believe it took me so long to see this place. I was on the south rim at sunset and it just kept getting better and better. Great place to ask ... Read more
Getting a Permit to Hike the Grand Canyon
By Jessica F , March 2013
While visitors don?t need a permit to day hike the Grand Canyon, a backcountry permit is required for those doing overnight hiking and overnight camping at rim sites other than developed campgrounds ... Read more
Tips for Visiting the Grand Canyon in the Spring
By Jessica F , March 2013
Spring is a great time to visit the Grand Canyon.You?ll get to avoid the heavy crowds and intense heat that exist during the summer months, as well as the risks involved with visiting in winter, ... Read more
Tips for Visiting the Grand Canyon with Kids
By Jessica F , March 2013
For those traveling with children, the Grand Canyon offers an array of family-friend activities. A favorite is the complimentary Be A Junior Ranger Program. The program allows kids to learn about ... Read more
Native American Culture at the Grand Canyon
By Jessica F , February 2013
While the Grand Canyon in Arizona is a worthwhile attraction for hikers, photographers and those who want to experience a stunning and rare landscape, it?s also a destination rich in Native American ... Read more


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Historical Traveler Reviews Hotel Atarazana Santo Domingo
Piece of Heaven
My partner and I recently spent three nights at Hotel Atarazana and it was one of the best hotel experience we have ever had. Susana and Bernie were the most gracious hosts; they helped us get taxi's, and even rearrange some of our travel plans. The space is so beautiful and elegant and the location is close to eveything in the colonial zone. Every morning there is a beautiful buffet of eggs, fruit, meats and cheses, and great coffee. They really create an inviting and welcoming atmosphere. Do not stay anywhere else in Santo Domingo!
An elegant, affordable Oasis!
My partner and I traveled from an all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana to Santo Domingo to taste a bit of the the culture in the Dominican Republic. Neither one of us spoke Spanish. After taking a long and expensive taxi ride (since it was election day and we didn't dare try the buses!) to arrive in Santo Domingo - arriving at the Hotel Atarazana was an incredible relief!
Susanne and Bernie not only offered us sweet tea and conversation, but it was in their fantasticaly designed patio of white marble, green foliage and shaded tables with the sound of a fountain in the background. We felt we had died and gone to heaven.
They both were so kind and helpful in their advice from where to go for dinner, how to arrange a taxi for~ $10 USD an hour to tour the town and called to arrange for our departure details - which saved us both much angst!
We were only there for 2 days - but had a wonderful time - thanks to both of them, their vision for this architectually incredible hotel, delicious breakfast (complete with eggs, cheeses, breads and fresh fruit !)and mostly their generous spirit of hospitality!
Make sure you check out their website:(---) and feel free to email them to make arrangements.
A ne manquer sous aucun pretexte !!!
Avec une d�coration de go�t, un patio ravissant, avec sa fontaine, ses plantes et fleurs, son bar, une terrasse sur le toit, des chambres et salles de bain impeccables, un accueil chaleureux, un excellent petit-d�jeuner, et � quelques m�tres du coeur de la ville, l'hotel Atarazana fait un sans faute. Si vous avez pr�vu de passer une ou plusieurs nuits � Saint Domingue, que ce soit pour affaire ou en s�jour touristique, vous ne pouvez pas �tre d��u... et si vous n'avez pas pr�vu de vous arr�ter � Saint Domingue, et bien, changez d'avis, car ce petit hotel vaut � lui seul le d�tour !!!
One of the few lovely places left in the world to stay!
I only stayed 4 nights and it was definitely not enough. When I was there Susana (la directora) and Bernardo (the architect) were close to finishing the new roof garden, which they will now have finished. In addition to the beautiful patio downstairs one could imagine this being a marvellous place to look over Santo Domingo or simply to have a rest in one of the wooden deck chairs. The hotel is full of beautiful things made, designed or built by Bernardo himself, e.g. the beds, the lamps or my personal highlight: the stairway. This is a very special creation (amongst others) making the hotel quite unique. I would recommend this pretty hotel to anyone who likes a personal and quiet atmosphere, both for business trips as well as for holidays. Susana or Bernardo are always around if you need any information, a tip on where to go, a little time for conversation, or just a cup of coffee. - An oasis at the edge of the old city centre.
A beautiful charming Hotel in Santo Domingos old town
Hotel Atarazana was the perfect complement for beach-holiday in the Dominican Republic. After two weeks in Cabarete (surfer's paradise) we stayed a week in Santo Domingo in Hotel Atarazana. . The capital Santo Domingo has many interesting things to see and explore (culture like Spanish origins of the DR or relicts of the Truillo dictatorship, society from poverty to enormous wealth, etc.) and at Hotel Atarazana you are situated directly in the Centre of the City and can reach many things in a walking distance (anyway: a cheap but guarded parking lot is also just 50m from the hotel, so you can also come by car).
It is an old colonial-style building completely renovated in 2004 (see photo), peaceful, with own character and beautiful decorations situated in the "zona colonial" the charming old centre of Santo Domingo. All of the rooms with balcony, TV and high speed DSL-Internet connection (without any additional charge!). The only thing some people might miss is air condition. Instead of a/c every room has a (quiet and fast) ceiling-fan and if you need a real refreshment you can use the jacuzzy (with perfectly cold water, see photo) in the patio - I did that every day!
The Hotel is run by Susanne and Bernd, who make you feel comfortable - almost like being at home. An excellent breakfast buffet full of "delicatessen" is served in the patio in the morning (included in the price). For lunch or dinner you can go to various restaurants in "zona colonial - ask Susanne and Bernd for recommendations.
I can highly recommend this hotel to everybody who wants to explore Santo Domingo (or is on a business trip) and prefers the personal atmosphere of a unique small place (Hotel Atarazana has 6 or 7 double rooms) to the impersonality of a big skyscraper-like hotel. The prices for the rooms (from 55 to 65 U$ and the breakfast and all the taxes are included!) are fantastic compared to the value received
Ein super hotel mitten in santo domingo
mitten in der altstadt von santo domingo in der zona colonial liegt das wundersch�ne hotel atarazana. die besitzer sind zwei deutsche(susanne und bernd). mit ihrem herzblut haben sie das haus sehr sch�n und modern eingerichtet. die zimmer sind gross, haben bad und balkon, manche sogar einen fernseher. das fr�hst�ck wird im romantischen patio eingenommen und schmeckt k�stlich. man f�hlt sich nicht wie in einem hotel, sondern wie bei guten freunden.
wir hatten wirklich eine gute zeit dort. im moment wird sogar die dachterrasse ausgebaut zu einer lounge. ich kann dieses hotel sehr empfehlen, der preis ist verh�ltnism��ig niedrig f�r santo domingo ( ca 50 dollar f�r ein doppelzimmer) und man ist mitten drin, die placa espana liegt um die ecke.
eine perle ! unbedingt ausprobieren!
Delightful Small Hotel!
I stayed one night at the Hotel Atarazana in November, while I was in Santo Domingo for a conference. I wish I had stayed there longer. The hotel is exquisitely decorated, with an attention to detail, and feels clean and comfortable. It's small, so Bernard and Susana, who run it, really went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. I felt like a guest at someone's (lovely) house, rather than one more face at a huge tourist hotel.
The rooms are spacious and airy. When I was there, they did not have a/c, which might be a problem for some people, but the excellent ceiling fans kept things comfortable. The breakfast (included in the reasonable price) was delicious. I hope to be able to stay there again the next time I'm in Santo Domingo.
What a lovely stay !!
During our trip to Cabarete we stayed 5 nights in the Atarazana. It's a truly charming hotel right in the middle of the "Zona Colonial" of Santo Domingo. The owners, one of them an architect, who realised his own design plans in this historic building, will give you a very good time, starting with a delightful fresh and tasty breakfast, free internet access, books, a lovely courtyard with jaccusi and, if you like, some discussions while enjoying cuba libre at night. It's a perfect spot for exploring Santo Domingo or simply relax. Book ahead, they only have 5 rooms.
Santo Domingo's first design hotel...intimate and friendly service
I stayed here on a recent business trip in the Zona Colonial in Santo Domingo.
This 6 room hotel has really only just opened a few months ago. The owner/manager Susan makes sure that every guest feels at home. She shares her insider tips with other guests, guests in turn share their experiences over breakfast or in the afternoon over a cocktail in the hotel's patio.
The Hotel Atarazana was designed by Susana's partner, Bernardo.
Bernardo has created a wonderful hotel that is both stylish with endless attention to detail; even the breakfast buffet is a celebration of creativity.
The rooms are comfortable with a ceiling fan, color cable tv and most rooms have a balcony. I was even able to use my laptop with very fast internet access. Whether you are coming on business or pleasure, either way you might want to consider the hotel Atarazana, Susana and Bernarndo can really help you on your way, becoming friends in the process.
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Onions, peaches, mint, and grapefruit make a cooling, citrusy sweet relish that pairs well with the delicate fish.
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Place vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Place onion in a large bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over onion, tossing to coat; cool. Add peaches, grapefruit, mint, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to onion; toss gently.
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Red Hat Announces New Virtualization Products
Red Hat's CEO, Brian Stevens, has in a webcast announced his company's virtualization strategy for 2009.
Stevens presented Red Hat's virtualization plans as a logical extension of its previous steps, such as the cooperation with Microsoft and the acquisition of KVM specialists, Qumranet.
KVM represents the core of virtualization technology and is part of the official Linux kernel. According to Navin Thadani, Senior Director, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, (RHEL) 5.4 will, thanks to KVM, be able to accommodate Virtualization Business, Windows and Linux guests. Red Hat will however, continue to provide the current Xen Virtualization while simplifying the migration of its customers to KVM.
A further component in the Red Hat virtualization portfolio is the Enterprise Virtualization Manager for Servers, which boasts scalability, high availability features and a live migration capability. A Virtualization Manager for desktop PCs with a SPICE / SolidICE base completes the profile.
Also planned is a stateless hypervisor; a minimum Linux system with KVM as host, which Red Hat hopes will attract new customers who have no urge to buy a complete Linux Enterprise server.
The first products of the new strategy should hit the markets mid 2009, with the complete portfolio appearing within the next 18 months.
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The Air Force golf team closed out the fall season with an 11th-place finish at the Price's Give'Em 5 Invitational this afternoon (Oct. 26) in El Paso, Texas. Shooting a four-under par score of 284 over the final 18 holes, the Falcons finished seven-under par for the three-day tournament with a 54-hole score of 857 (291-282-284).
The Air Force golf team recorded its best round of the season (282) this afternoon (Oct. 25) to improve to three-under par (573) at the Price's Give'Em 5 Invitational in El Paso, Texas. The Falcons, who remain in 12th overall after two rounds, were seventh during the second round of 18 with a six-under par score of 282.
The Air Force golf team wrapped up the first day of action at Price's Give'Em 5 Invitational this afternoon (Oct. 24) in El Paso, Texas. Finishing the initial 18 holes with a three-over par score of 291, the Falcons stand in 12th after the first round of play.
The Air Force golf team closes out the fall season this weekend, when it travels to El Paso, Texas, for the Price's Give'Em 5 Invitational. The three-round, 54-hole event, which will run from Friday, Oct. 24, to Sunday, Oct. 26, will be held at the Butterfield Trail Golf Club.
The Air Force golf team wrapped up action at the Maryland Terrapin Invitational this afternoon (Oct. 14) in Rockville, finishing 12th overall with a three-round score of 923. Senior Blake Edwards paced the team for the second straight week, tying for 20th in the individual standings.


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For the minions of Despicable Me, there are two time periods—Before Gru and After Gru. While there have been two films full of the tiny yellow guys while they worked under Steve Carell's villain in reform, the first trailer for Minions shows what life was like all the way back in 1968.
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• Rooney Mara and David Fincher are reportedly circling the espionage thriller Red Sparrow. The two haven't worked together since 2011's The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. The film will be set in present-day Russia, centered on an intelligence officer who is forced to become a "Sparrow" — someone who basically seduces people for information. She falls for the CIA officer she's assigned to operate against. Fox is also in talks with Eric Warren Singer, who scripted American Hustle, to adapt the Jason Matthews book. Darren Aronofsky was previously considering the project. [Deadline] READ FULL STORY
'Tammy' trailer: Melissa McCarthy and Susan Sarandon hit the road -- VIDEO
If you're gonna rob a fast food restaurant, don't do it like Tammy.
In the upcoming comedy Tammy, Melissa McCarthy plays the title character, a woman who goes on the run with her drunk grandmother after losing her job and unfaithful husband. McCarthy co-wrote the script with her real-life husband, Ben Falcone, who directed and appears in the comedy that features a foul-mouthed Susan Sarandon as McCarthy's nana. Check out the trailer below: READ FULL STORY
Casting Net: Melissa McCarthy comedy adds Allison Janney, Morena Baccarin; Plus, Rob Lowe, more
• Allison Janney (The West Wing) and Morena Baccarin (Homeland) will both play CIA agents in Paul Feig's Spy, which is currently filming in Europe. The comedy, about a CIA analyst who gets a shot at field work, reunites the Bridesmaids director with Melissa McCarthy and Rose Byrne, while Jude Law, Jason Statham, and Bobby Cannavale round out the ensemble cast. [Deadline; THR] READ FULL STORY
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• Amy Adams (American Hustle) is in early talks to star in Story of Your Life, a sci-fi thriller based on a Ted Chiang short story about a linguist who is hired to determine whether the aliens who have just landed on Earth are a threat. During her communication with the visitors, she beings to experience visions that help her determine why they are there. Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners) will direct off of a script from Eric Heisserer (Final Destination 5). [Deadline] READ FULL STORY
Clark Gregg and Allison Janney in 'Brightest Star' -- POSTER PREMIERE
Maggie Kiley's acclaimed 2009 short film Some Boys Don't Leave with Jesse Eisenberg left viewers wondering where the young protagonist came from and what happened to him after the breakup (and subsequent hanging around) that's the story's focus. Fortunately for us, Kiley has turned the short into a full-length feature, Brightest Star, which EW can announce exclusively will open in theaters Jan. 31.
The film stars Chris Lowell (The Help) in the role played in the short by Eisenberg, and features Rose McIver (Once Upon a Time), Clark Gregg (The Avengers), and Allison Janney (The Way, Way Back). Janney and Lowell reunite in the film for the first time since starring together in The Help. In the film, Lowell's character tries to reinvent himself after being dumped by his first love. After working in corporate-land for Gregg, he finds a kindred spirit in an astronomer (Janney).
EW spoke with Kiley about the challenges in turning a short into a feature and working with Gregg — her former drama teacher.
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Your nostalgia is getting a 3-D twist.
Mr. Peabody and Sherman — from the 1960s Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon — are getting a big-screen adventure, featuring the voices of Ty Burrell, Stephen Colbert, Ariel Winter, Allison Janney, and Max Charles. In the family comedy, Sherman takes off with his dad's time machine, The WABAC, screwing up history. When the gang must all go back to fix things, they stumble upon all sorts of big history moments — from the mummies in ancient Egypt to the painting of the Mona Lisa.
"At first, we were thinking, 'Will we have to find somebody who will do a Bill Scott impression?'" director Rob Minkoff (The Lion King) recalled about casting Mr. Peabody at an event for the film this week. "That's sort of where we quickly came to the conclusion that that would be a bad idea because we couldn't really find anyone that did that. And so we sort of liberated our thinking and thought, 'Who is this character and who is this character for today?'… This was something that was done over 50 years ago, and we wanted to make sure that we really brought him to life in the right way. And I think that Ty… he kind of embodied all the different aspects we were trying to convey, not just, you know, the intellect or the suave personality. But somehow, there was a sort of an underlying warmth that we really, really liked and wanted to bring to this character."
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'The Way, Way Back' trailer: Sam Rockwell and Steve Carell star in Sundance summer comedy -- VIDEO
We've seen Steve Carell do funny. We've seen him play crazy. We've seen him do awkward. But in Sundance favorite The Way, Way Back, Carell plays mean, and he's the one picking on the awkward guy: his girlfriend's teenage son, Duncan (Liam James).
The Way, Way Back follows Duncan through his summer break that's rather nightmarish whenever he's with his mom (Toni Collette) and her boyfriend, but has bright moments whenever he's at the local water park, where he strikes up a friendship with one of the slacker employees (Sam Rockwell).
The trailer shows off a good chunk of Way, Way Back's impressive cast, including Allison Janney, Maya Rudolph, Rob Corddry, and co-director/co-writer Jim Rash.
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I have questions, lots of questions. On about my 6 batch of AG, bought a started equipment kit with 2 10Gallon coolers (MLT and HLT). And love this hobby and want to upgrade but want to do it the right way. I have a quote for a 2 Teir brew stand. But I have questions on gear and need your help. 1) Plate Chiller vs Immersion Chiller- I have a IC but with a new brewstand could add a plate chiller which is better? My take is IC lets me rack off the break material post boil but can't with PC and PC pain in ass to clean but more efficient. what else? 2)March Pump- Any big benefit to having a pump besides moving fluid from one vessel to next, ie is a vorlauf more effective or faster? 3)Burners- Right now have a blichman floor burner which will be integrated for the boil burner, but have to decide between BG 10 or BG 12 for MLT and HLT. Recommendations?
I prefer the ic because it is easier to clean, and with a pump you can recirculate mash through it in the bk to raise mash temps...
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Plate chiller + 30 pounds of ice + 15mins, on a 100F day = 12 gals of wort in conical at 68F. For me Plate chiller, will never look back. Now wishing I had two pumps once you have one you always wonder how you did without it. Burners just a matter of preference. Hope this helps
The boiling of wort can be as easy or complex as you make it. I had, but sold a pump and plate chiller here and many more items. I ended up purchasing other equipment for my hobby, not on the hot side but the cold side, e.g. another upright freezer, temp controller, more cornys, spunding valve. I understand equipment build up. Mine has morph-ed over time. You can make good beer with what you have now. My brew day is a keggle and a bag. View my last 3 photos dated 10/23/11 from yesterday's brew here; http://www.flickr.com/photos/madscientistbrewhaus/
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1 - Personal preference. ICs are easier to clean, and have the advantage of cooling the whole volume of wort at once, (Great for whirlpooling your aroma hop addition). Plate chillers are potentially faster and use less water. (You can also plate chill and recirculate to do the whirlpooling aroma hop thing too). Plate chillers are prone to clogging, ICs aren't. Without a pump, Plate chillers can be a beyotch to gravity feed if your setup isn't just right. 2 - Just makes things easier. Easier to transfer, almost a requirement if you have a plate chiller, (but again, you can gravity feed, just not as versatile), allows recirculation after the boil for whirlpooling, opens up all kinds of new mashing tricks. 3- heck if I know - I use my cheapo craigslist no-name burners


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Location: Live in Seattle, riding in Chile and Argentina
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What I"m thinking about today....
Thought #1) I HATE rain! Taking this trip in December/January was deliberate to escape the rain and gloom of Seattle this time of year and now we've done more riding in the rain and gloom that we have in sunshine. I'm feeling a little bitter.
Thought #2) We were in San Martin the day before we were in Bariloche and it was such a sweet little town. I would like to have stayed there another night but in the interest of making forward progress and my excitement to get on to Bariloche, we moved on. I remembered Bariloche being every bit as sweet as San Martin but with more spectacular views, a few more streets to wander down and fabulous Chocolate. As Nivs already described I was sorely disappointed in what Bariloche is today, vs 10 years ago.. I guess nothing stays the same for 10 years but one would like to think lovely things can stay lovely.
So instead of staying in Bariloche a few nights we blasted farther south to Bolson. Bolson is great (and the ride here was nice too -- great roads and spectacular scenery!) and we are staying in a rustic cabin with a tiny kitchen a huge dining room table that can easily seat 16 people. Bolson feels very much like a hippie town and especially so after wandering through the artesian fair this morning. Dreadlocks, weed, handmade clothing, drum circles and picnics are everywhere. The only thing missing is THE FRIKKIN' SUNSHIN!E! (sense that bitterness in my tone?) :)
Due to the ongoing rain (ARGH!), I spent a the afternoon reading a book in the cabin and then wandering to a grocery store for some food to cook tonight. Despite the rain, I do like this place and where we're staying
Thought #3) I finally got a new Mate, Bombilla and fresh Yerba. I was a little disappointed to discover that my taste for Mate has dissipated a little. It's a little too strong tasting for me now. I'll still enjoy it, just because, but when we get to Buenos Aires and have the heat and sunshine beating down on us I will thoroughly enjoy the Terere' style (which is using cold grapefruit soda instead of hot water...I know, sounds gross, but I sure used to love it when I lived here!)
Thought #4) I think I need a few more down days than we've been taking. It always takes a while to get into the groove of traveling and I think I'm almost there, but I think a little slower pace might be in order --not slower as in less miles / time on the bike on ride days but perhaps a few more rest days than we've taken so far.
Thought #5) Does anyone find a huge difference between "Vacation" and "Traveling"? I view what we're doing now as traveling. Not vacation. Both are wonderful and have their places but they're very much not the same thing. I haven't really been traveling in a while and I find that I've missed it and also that I've forgotten that it's a bit harder than vacation.
Thought #6) Oh how I've missed and love Argentine Castellano! It's coming back fast for me the other day the owner of the cabin we're staying in didn't believe I wasn't Argentine because my accent was perfect. I'm sure she could quickly tell that I'm not a native speaker as soon as she realized my vocabulary isn't complete nor are my verb tenses correct a lot of the time. However, it's enough to make me happy.
Thought #7) I really thought Argentina would be cheaper. It's not like we're spending tons of money on places to sleep but where the guide book (a 2012 edition) says a specific hotel should be $15 we're finding them to be more like $50 or $60. I wonder if it's just a seasonal difference or if we're missing something.
Thought #8) We packed a lot of stuff. Probably far more than we needed. But so far the only things that we haven't used yet (aside from some spare parts) are 1) a set of dishes/utensils we got from REI right before we left. Poodle and I are uncivilized and eat straight from the pot when cooking on the camp stove. and 2) some of the warmer clothes we brought for colder weather farther south and 3) a water filter that we don't need.
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I see what you did there...
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For the solar eclipses.
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17 He should have killed me before I was born, with that womb as my tomb, My mother pregnant for the rest of her life with a baby dead in her womb. | 17 For he did not kill me in the womb, with my mother as my grave, her womb enlarged forever. |
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Angela Steffke, a special-education teacher at Kennedy High School, knows exactly what her students are fighting to overcome. The pretty, delicate blonde says she couldn't read until she was eleven, and that she wears a hearing aid to this day. Her experience inspired her to make a difference in the classroom — she's known for never accepting "I can't" as an excuse from her students.
But these days, disabilities aren't the only obstacle Steffke faces. One of three teachers suing the Taylor Federation of Teachers and the Taylor, Mich., school district, she says unions are taking away her rights and obstructing her efforts to work with struggling children.
Last December 11, Michigan decided to become the 24th right-to-work state in the U.S. — infuriating unions, who took to the capitol in vociferous protest, to no avail. The law goes into effect March 28 and, if a 2010 Heritage Foundation calculation is accurate, it will cost Michigan's unions $46.5 million a year; organized labor has watched membership drop by double-digit percentages in other states after workers were given a choice.
Steffke says the school district's numerous union obligations to secretaries, bus drivers, maintenance workers, and others have hurt the quality of education. Right now, she says, classes are overcrowded: There are about 35 students in each English class and as many as 40 in each math class. Steffke doesn't have enough textbooks for her students, she says, and her classroom often goes uncleaned. The teachers' union has done little to improve the situation, failing even to negotiate a contract with the district for the last three years.
But after the right-to-work legislation passed, "the union really wanted to get a contract because they believed, rightly so, that people would want to leave," Steffke says. "The school district and the union worked together — they colluded — to come up with this last-hour deal: one, to protect the union and ensure they have steady income, and [two], because the [financially embattled] district needed a plan to present to the state."
The Taylor Federation of Teachers negotiated a contract with some bitter pills for teachers in it. The teachers will see a 10 percent pay cut next year, as the school district struggles to get its finances in order; the Taylor School District's projected deficit is $9.3 million by June 2013, according to the state superintendent's newest quarterly report. In the end, both the four-year union contract and the separate ten-year security clause passed, but with nearly 20 percent of members voting against them.
Linda Scott Moore, president of the Taylor Federation of Teachers, tells National Review Online that the right-to-work legislation had "absolutely had nothing to do with our agreement at all. . . . We were taking a very significant wage reduction and wanted to make sure that money came back to us and that there were some benefits at the end." But the ten-year security clause, Scott Moore says, "was a protection for our membership." She adds that "we wanted to make sure that we were able to continue collectively bargaining with the district and didn't weaken our union membership, our union stance, our ability to be a union."


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I will be visiting this area for the sierra nevada tour, chico that is. I will be staying in redding. Anyone have reccomendations for good beer places in either of these cities?
Besides the brewery? University Bar in Chico. Wide selection of SN pilot beers* for CHEAP, it's underground, and the AC will blast a chill into you. *I especially like the Best Bitter.
So you'll be in Redding? You're an hour drive north of Chico, just factor that into your drinking adventures. You'll find a lot of the pilot beers in a lot of the Chico bars and I'm only giving you two that I think you should hit. Chico Bars:
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SWEET!!! i'm all about it, thanks guys. Special thanks for the burger tip. I love short order cook food that is unique.
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Wearing socks and sandals is no longer just your grandparents style tip, because with the emergence of this Bianca Klamt Madame Figaro editorial, socks and sandals just got sexy. The look of socks and stilettos may be a bit warm in the summer months, but maybe it could be practical when the weather starts to cool down come autumn.
The Bianca Klamt Madame Figaro June 2011 editorial sure does make a sultry splash in the French daily newspaper. Each of the shots of Brazillian fashion model Bianca Klamt is feminine and inviting.
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Next-generation genome analysis technology enables biologist Christopher Sullivan to study how viruses replicate and cause tumors in new ways. Sullivan is an assistant professor in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology. His lab studies how viruses interact with the host RNAi machineries to replicate, induce tumors, and cause pathogenesis.
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17 To him, all of the nations don't amount to anything. He considers them to be worthless. In fact, they are less than nothing in his sight. | 17 Before him all the nations are as nothing; they are regarded by him as worthless and less than nothing. |
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Artichokes stuffed with rice and baked until tender and delicious. Submitted by OCCGAL7 Carbs: 43g | Fat: 6.5g | Fiber: 9g | Protein: 8g | Calories: 240.6
We used to love the spring when the artichokes came in. This is a whole meal in itself. The kids used to fight over the 'heart'. Even the stem is tasty! Submitted by JONESEYJR55 Carbs: 54.3g | Fat: 31.2g | Fiber: 9.9g | Protein: 12g | Calories: 523.6
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So simple to make! It's healthy and goes great with any kind of dip...hummus, baba ghanoush, red pepper dip, sour cream, even salsa. Submitted by HUNNNYBEE Carbs: 33.5g | Fat: 9.7g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 245
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However, sometimes you don't get the cracks. Instead, as a result of the object hitting the windshield glass, you might get a chip damage. Rock chip damages are really small, and their visibility can depend on the kind of force they generate. If they hit with a lot of force, they may damage the glass enough for it to be visible. If the force is not strong, you will get scratches.
So what should you do when your windshield glass gets chipped? Should you repair it or replace it. You may be surprised to know that repairing a windshield is not that difficult these days. Assuming that the extent of the damage is small enough, you may be able to repair it at home with only about ten or twenty dollars tops.
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Illinois still hasn't passed a concealed carry measure, despite a federal court order. Meanwhile, many Chicago lawmakers are pushing for more gun restrictions. Today, during the annual Gun Owners Lobby Day at the Capitol, hundreds of gun owners rallied to encourage others to tell their legislators about their gun rights.
Gun owners started their day packing in to the Prairie Capital Convention Center to rally for two main causes: passing concealed carry in Illinois and stopping new restrictions such as assault weapon bans.
"Gun owners are caught kind of in a hard spot right now," Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson said. "They want concealed carry, but some people say you've got to give up all your other firearms to get it. But to get concealed carry, we're not gonna do that."
Then gun owners marched en masse down Capitol Avenue for a second rally outside the Capitol, where concealed carry seems to be the biggest rallying point.
"Self-defense," Travis Munn of Sycamore said. "I've got a family, a little boy, a girl on the way. I want to keep them safe."
"We have children," Sarah Shirley from Toledo said. "It's important to protect our children, and it's important to protect what our forefathers laid out."
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"As a veteran I understand that really, having that stuff means nothing, it doesn't do anything against a crime," gun owner John Garrett said. "It's pretty obvious to me. I don't know why it's not obvious to other people."
"I was once a rape victim so I know how important it is for self-defense," Danielle Lawson from Riverton said. "And how I want to be able to defend myself with whatever type of weapon I choose. I believe that's my right to choose as a woman."
But the main purpose of the event is for the gun owners to head inside the capitol to meet with lawmakers face to face.
"Here people have traveled, in many cases, three hours to be here, because they believe so strongly in this," Republican State Sen. Dave Syverson of Rockford said. "And I think that makes a difference for legislators, so they know the passion that these individuals have, in giving people the right to protect themselves, like 49 other states do."
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Is it a feat when you have for yourself a 1.4-billion-consumer "Gov-regulated" market? BTW, Lenovo always dumps her products on the back of Chinese laborers. In Germany, for example, Lenovo is the major shareholder of Medion AG whose products (PC, laptop, etc.) are discounted by Aldi, a retailer with the "Cheap-buy" reputation
Don't know if Yang knows what's going on in Canada, but Lenovo is going through a HUGE PR disaster in Canada. Lenovo has been on EVERY news channel and radio station for 3 days straight now. PR experts are calling this the "worse PR disaster" in it's history. In less than a week, almost 6,000 Canadian customers have signed a petition against Lenovo's "bait and switch" practices and Lenovo is currently being investigated by the Canadian Competition Bureau, among other agencies as well.
…ruthless efficiency?
…rude financial health?
Unfortunately, Lenovo's success has also come with a recent decrease in quality. Their excellent X201s laptop has been replaced by the sub-standard X240 (with gradual decline through the X220 and X230 models). X-series aficionados looking to replace their older laptops are starting to look elsewhere. Unless Lenovo can reverse this trend (by returning to quality products), it will lose the good will it gained by continuing and even improving on the old IBM line.
(For completeness, I should add that while late 2000's models were good quality, customer service at the time was terrible. In my own case, I got action only by writing to the CEO. I'm not sure that aspect has improved.)
Well it is good to see Lenovo appearing to make a business out of PCs. However the article came off as a bit of a puff piece, at least for a longstanding user of ThinkPad.
Now Microsoft probably shares a good amount of blame with clunky software, but the ThinkPads are now some pretty inelegant machines and often ornery. Know sense of innovation there.
Quality has improved since the 2010 time period, but definitely not machines to seek out. I had hopes for X120e and T430s machines but the packages there aren't great. The brand really isn't attractive.
It is interesting that the article sidesteps the massive quality issues that Lenovo afflicted on clients around 2006 to 2010. I knew of a fair number of companies just burning through components, like bad hard drives. Now I could attribute some of it to the transition, and needing to acquire experience, but quality issues persisted way too long. And, the PCs still remain clunky.
Probably the smart move on Lenovo's part is cutting deals over Motorola and that patent troll, etc. - Mobility will matter.
Interesting the difference in patent payments between "advanced countries" and China. While 25% may be too high due to patent trolling and dubious patents, the 2% there is something that should be addressed. Seems players in the China market owe the world some significant back royalties.
Well good to keep an eye on this firm. Same said for Xiaomi and Huawie. But this article sidestepped a number of product issues and background that I didn't think was trivial. So couldn't recommend it.
"Seems players in the China market owe the world some significant back royalties."
The world at large doesn't have patents. Mostly western companies do and they've failed at defending those patents in China.
The Chinese could also demand royalties for their inventions. For example gun powder, compass, paper, paper money etc. That's many millenia you've used those inventions without paying a cent in royalties.
Considering the fact that "some" statue of limitations is recognized when it comes to patents and intellectual property (however hard Disney tries to push that off), was the WTO around in 1000 AD? Or the Paris Convention on patents?
So believe the proposition that Chinese could demand royalties for inventions from over a millennia ago is pretty dubious, kind of an odd statement really. Like not anymore than Lebanese could for glass, or the Vietnamese for Champa rice, etc.
Who is "you" by the way? Arabs were quick to pick up on technologies from East Asia (like paper after the battle of Talas allegedly), while Korean history proudly cites success in copying gun powder and in improving on movable printing (metal movable type). Then there is that inconvenient fact that large parts of China were conquered after the Tang (like the North up until the mid-13th century, then all of it).
The term "world" was used figuratively here.
Just curious, why the odd references in a seeming justification of intellectual property theft?
... the Chinese firm is not an imaginative innovator like Apple, whose radical designs transform whole markets. Rather, its ability to turn firms around deftly, execute strategies economically and overcome obstacles nimbly suggests that a better description of its strength would be "frugal innovation"
Global scope, selling cheap products in huge numbers into an overcrowded marketplace. Pre-tax profits of $1bn on turnover of $34bn. This does not sound like a great success story
Arguably the age of the boom in the "personal computer", in the sense of the IBM "ThinkPad" Lenovo model, is all but gone. The market is saturated with me-too wintel devices, that are now having to compete with tablets and phablets, in a market that is indeed technology and innovation-driven. Perhaps like those small, nimble mining companies that can wring a few more years out of mineralisation that no longer interests the big players, Lenovo will manage to squeeze a couple more years out of a seam that IBM has now abandoned. However, unless Lenovo can migrate into something that can compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung, they don't even have HP's computer services business to fall back on.
And the sorts of net returns that generate $1bn on $34bn of turnover is extremely unlikely to fund research that is going to make inroads on the big players. Not just "not any time soon". Not ever.
Basically your argument is that they are not in the most profitable line of business possible. But they have done well for the line of business that they *are* in. And as far as research goes labour is cheap in Asia so it doesn't cost as much as it does in the west. Your argument about lack of funds doesn't hold water. If money was tight they wouldn't have been able to make the acquisitions that they just did.
These little improvements are what push humanity forward. Cutting costs here and there. Reducing wastage. They are what allow Apple to sell smart phones at twice the cost price. Where would Apple be without Asian manufacturers?
"Where would Apple be without Asian manufacturers?"
We may soon see - indeed, this is quietly happening right now. Apple is progressively migrating manufacturing back to the USA. Reason? The Mexican and other cheap labour in the USA makes less mistakes. The proportion of "good work" is higher, and with it the cost per unit falls. In addition, the USA is becoming ever more competitive for energy costs. Not only is the cost of energy an increasingly negative factor for Asia, but real wages are also escalating, and will continue to do so in the future.
Perhaps the question that companies in Asia need to be thinking about right now is: "Where will Asia be without the demand for their manufacturing services by the likes of Apple?"
Quality also dropped during the first five years of Lenovo's tenure. Like went down badly. It recovered in the 2011/2012 timeframe, but its nothing to scream about.
To be fair, MSFT bloatware may be a good part of the problem now, but the machines/configurations/packages are really not all that attractive.
I think for small businesses and home offices, I could still see people purchasing the PCs because of the ThinkPad brand, but even those brand values have been impacted.
""LENOVO is the best company in the world at balancing innovation and efficiency." So declares Yang Yuanqing, the chairman of the Chinese computer-maker."
But not at modesty hehe
Cost cutting is the ultimate innovation in the marketplace.
The Chinese undercut everyone.
And that is the simple secret to their success.
Well if it was that simple everyone would be doing it. There is no shortage of developing countries with hungry workers on this planet. How come no one else has managed it?
Good governance is the difference. The Chinese spent on infrastructure and education things that other developing countries lack. They allowed foreigners in but only if they partnered with local firms. This is their way of securing technology transfer. Finally they have a large domestic market that allows them to achieve economies of scale.
"Good governance is the difference. The Chinese spent on infrastructure and education things that other developing countries lack. They allowed foreigners in but only if they partnered with local firms. This is their way of securing technology transfer. Finally they have a large domestic market that allows them to achieve economies of scale."
Shades of Tom Peters, and "In Search of Excellence".
You are describing what has happened in China, and drawing the conclusion that these are sustainable success factors. There is nothing to demonstrate that this is the case.
It is certainly true that installation of large scale modern infrastructure and production technology confers advantage, as it did in Japan and Germany post reconstruction after WWII. China has managed this step on the back of competitive labour costs and very significant internal resources of all kinds. As a small economy, this is simple. But not sustainable as the economy grows to world scale and its activities become significant factors affecting the whole market.
It is notable that the economies that demonstrated the most enduring growth are open and welcome both communication with the outside and also welcome migration of key skills. That China seeks to be closed, and does not welcome inward migration of key skills would appear to be a negative and certainly not a positive for the future.
What one observes all to often in China is the high speed train that comes off the rails. The bridges that fail. The construction that sees two ends of a bridge fail to meet in the middle. The relatively low proportion of "good work" compared with manufacturing, particularly in the developed world. The pressure-cooker environment that seeks to keep wages low and to limit the spread of affluence to the wider population.
Perhaps what we are seeing in China is a certain amount of defying gravity, and the long-term success factors remain elusive. It may take decades for the cracks to become apparent, and maybe those will be accompanied by breakdown into a federal structure or indeed separate states. But the inexorable rise of China is a much more fleeting phenomenon than might appear to those of us alive today, and is likely to be evanescent unless significant cultural and internal change takes place. Hopefully China will not do too much damage thrashing around trying to find some sort of place in the sun.
This form of protectionism is something that China probably stood out when compared to other countries:
"They allowed foreigners in but only if they partnered with local firms. This is their way of securing technology transfer. "
Now are they able to continue doing this under the WTO? Are they violating any "letters" of the law, or just the spirit?
Otherwise, other countries do have infrastructure and if I recall correctly, China didn't have great infrastructure in the 1980s.
The last part, the large domestic market, certainly helps them, especially with the part about extracting IP from foreigners through partnerships.
"The China Market" has long attracted foreigners, and provided a strong attraction for investments even when infrastructure may be a work in progress, and while it still was trying to get its footing with education
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Im interested. Im playing on the 'villains' team now in DM Ascensions games so would like to play the other side of the coin this time. Algar - cool to see other players from those games. DM-Kal if you're interested here's a link to Ascension Thieves Guild gameplay
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Completely understandable on all counts. We have a couple of players that dont do well in wars at all. But! they make an effort and I figured Elder status was a nice recognition for that effort. All of our members donate although some more than others which I guess is due to mostly to the differences in amount of activity between players. I just had to kick a guy that has missed the last three wars. I even called him out directly in Chat and via Clan email and he never answered but he would come on the day after the War ended and request troops. Not fair to the others at all and frustrating to boot. It would definitely be cool to have you guys but if you find another cozy home that is just as cool. Our door will always be open.
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^ Vaughn - you guys are more than welcome to join us. Clan name is Empty Throne. I'll let the other elders/coleaders to be expecting 2 recruits. FYI - we've set some clan rules. It will be easier to relay them here.
What's going on with your clan?
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Nice plan. Glad to hear Im not the only one with long term goals. Im 3 days from TH8, 5 days from lvl 2 dragons, 1 day from Hogs. Im almost completly upgraded except for air defenses, theyre at lvl 3 and my last mortar to lvl 5 is 3 days away. Had to start on lvl 2 Tesla just to spend gold since I keep topping out on gold at 3 mill. I really need a 5th builder so Im saving gems. I'll probably upgrade barbs, giants, wallbreakers, wizards, dragons...hmm... I hardly ever use archers. Might have to check out that tactic.
^ It is played that way by some (unfortunately) but I see plenty of gamers doing both, rolling the dice and playing out the results. The game only needs to be as rule heavy as you want it. Thankfully there's plenty of games offering a 'theater of the mind' play style which requires lots of imagination.
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^ no worries there Vaughn. Ive had a couple of 300K+ raids lately and am about maxed out gold wise with almost no way to spend it until my TH is upgraded...4 days left! Woot! Sidenote - Tark and all - you guys still need a WotW Divine caster? My Unholy Barrister would love to hop into an active game.
At first the facial tics and body mannerisms of Jerry and Lester were too similar for me. The no spine having, bumbling salesman act had already been done. I'll definitely agree that Lester has completely changed and become quite the doppelganger.
Are these just two variations of the same story?
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This +1. Our TT DM let us know long ago that we shouldn't expect to be able to slay every monster we come across. If we're dumb enough and not tough enough and we get killed then that's on us. But I wouldn't play with a DM that had a house rule that stated 'Expect to Die, Horribly' either. That makes it seem like its player vs DM and a player will never win that war.
Cthulhundrew and DM Barcas: There was a moment when they got on Xavier's private plan where Magneto reached for the paper and Logan extended his bone claws to stop him. Magneto said 'Imagine if those were covered in metal' Totally plausible that they might rewrite to have Magneto be the one that laced Logan with adamantium.
Oops on the movie verse link but it did also happen in the comics just not in the Days of Future Past story line... "When the X-Men fight members of the extraterrestrial race known as the Brood, Xavier is captured by them, and implanted with a Brood egg, which places Xavier under the Brood's control. During this time, Xavier assembles a team of younger mutants called the New Mutants, secretly intended to be prime hosts for reproduction of the aliens. The X-Men discover this and return to free Xavier, but they are too late to prevent his body from being destroyed with a Brood Queen in its place; however, his soul remains intact. The X-Men and Starjammers subdue this monstrous creature containing Xavier's essence, but the only way to restore him is to clone a new body using tissue samples he donated to the Starjammers and transfer his consciousness into the clone body. This new body possesses functional legs, though the psychosomatic pain Xavier experienced after living so long as a paraplegic takes some time to subside. Subsequently, he even joins the X-Men in the field, but later decides not to continue this practice after realizing that his place is at the school, as the teacher of the New Mutants.[42][43][44][45]"
magnuskn wrote: I dont that exact comic either but this quote was taken from the Marvel wiki - Link "However, to escape death, Xavier transferred his mind to the body of his brain-dead twin brother, P. Xavier, who was under the care of Dr. Moira MacTaggert at Muir Island."
I dont think its fair to compare artifacts to experimental medicinal cures. and in comics the heroes die just as much as the villains. I have the issues where Kraven the Hunter killed off Spidey and there was no butt hurt amongst fans when Spidey crawled out of the grave 6 issues later after having just been given a strong sedative.
Hahahaha... of course people in the movie derived that the cure was permanent. Because thats what other characters in the movie said. That doesnt make it fact. If it wasnt permanent it wouldnt be a big enough threat for mutants to even worry about. They and the audience were supposed to think that it was permanent. But it wasnt. Enough said. There was no proof in the movie that it was. Quite the contrary. The small scene at the end left no doubt (for most of us anyways) that it was in fact temporary. Rejoice in the fact that the movie was able to get you to buy into that reality for the duration of the film. Although Im not sure why you did. Ive been reading Xmen since the early 80's and didnt buy it for a second. Nothing is set in stone in the Marvel universe. Characters constantly are 'killed off' or lose their powers only to have both come back at a later date. Thats canon.
Im a tad over the hill and been gaming since the fifth grade. Theres been lots of changes over the years and they've mostly been good as many have pointed out here already. Although I still curse those weapon charts from Rolemaster. For me the biggest improvement has been the internet and in effect boards like this one where we can game with others all over the world without having to schedule certain days and times that will work with everyone's schedules...which is growing more difficult the older I get. Add to that that this medium almost enforces actual role playing and deep character development. Sure, we still get those that just post a skill check, attack roll or save without anything else but they are few and far between. Ive been lucky to have found a few people to play with in RL that focus on Roleplay and some of our best times are when we fail but stay true to character. But here on the Paizo boards, Ive been more than impressed and inspired by the vast amounts of creative ideas for campaigns and characters. Glad to be a part of it.
and... 1. the 'cure' was derived from a mutant who's powering deadening powers only worked while within a certain range from said mutant. Not once was it evident that the 'cure' was permanent. Was it perfectly acceptable to you that Xavier was using a 'cure' that denied him his powers in order to be able to walk? One that as soon as he quit administering it he got his powers back. Pretty much the same thing as to what Magneto went through. 2. Aranna summed up my views on this exactly. Elegant! That one little scene was enough for me to know that Magneto would be getting his powers back. Pretty simple really. all in all it looks like haters are just going to hate