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What is Anthroposophical Medicine? At the beginning of the last century a group of doctors, mainly but not entirely from a homeopathic background, took a particular interest in the philosophy and work that was emerging at that time being developed by Rudolf Steiner, who named it "Anthroposophy".
Psychological Reversal Do you ever find yourself saying right when you mean left? Or constantly typing two letters in a word the wrong way round? Do you even suffer from a chronically grumpy mood, keep putting things off and generally indulge in self-sabotaging behaviour?If so then you are probably suffering from a condition called Psychological Reversal (PR) which can be treated very simply.
What is Eurythmy Therapy? Eurythmy - "harmonious movement" - came into being in 1912 through the work of the Dr Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian scientist, philosopher and educator.
What is Energy Psychology? Dr. Fred Gallo (1999), one of the leading figures in Energy Psychology (EP), defines the term: " .... as the branch of psychology that studies the effects of energy systems on emotions and behavior.
What to Do When Your Child is Afraid of Dogs Whenever Laura sees a dog, she shrieks and clings to her mother's leg. Thomas runs the other way. And Samuel just freezes, wide eyed in terror.
Coping with the loss of a beloved pet Have you, or do you know someone who has lost a beloved pet? This is what I call 'grief in spades' because many people do not understand the profound effect this can have on many pet owners and a typical response is – 'it's only a pet – get another one!'.
Treating IBS with CBT and Hypnotherapy The debilitating condition Irritable Bowel Syndrome, known as IBS, now affects up to 8 million people in the UK, and the medical profession are still unable to define a specific cause.
Compartments of the Mind From the book; The Joys of Live Alchemy Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? Do you remember that nursery rhyme? Well, how about we find out how our organic brain grows and develops.
A New Understanding of Anxiety Disorders and Depression? With anxiety-related problems (including depression as such a problem), we watch ourselves in everything we do and it's not difficult to appreciate how this self-absorption can lead us to believe that we are the only one with such a problem.
Anxiety Disorders: Nature versus Nurture. Anxiety is a part of human nature, a survival mechanism that has evolved to protect us, and the problems it can bring, in themselves, reflect what it means to be human:- - worrying (planning ahead) - physical symptoms (eg.
Overcoming Anxiety and Fear Extreme nervousness and apprehension, excessive worrying and obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, anxiety attacks and panic attacks, irrational fears and phobias, even severe depression - are all based on anxiety and fear.
What is Anxiety? Imagine you're lying on a beach. It's a beautiful day, the sun is shining and there is a gentle breeze wafting over your body. Sounds of nature fill the air as you chat and laugh with family and friends.
Anxiety (Disorders) and Control It lies deep within human nature ... the need to be in control of our environment; it must - our very survival depends on it. We have an innate drive to understand things that influence our lives so that we can have some control over them, some control over our own survival and existence.
Anxiety Disorders and Survival Generalized anxiety, anxiety attacks and panic attacks, OCD, PTSD and even depression - all of these problems involve fear, anxiety and panic.
Anxiety Disorder Symptoms Anxiety disorder symptoms give us insight into how anxiety disorders develop. Stemming from experiences, anxiety/panic and learning, these symptoms can be expressed physically, behaviourally and psychologically.
How to Overcome Anxiety Disorders Anxiety attacks and panic attacks; chronic worrying and obsessive thoughts; compulsive behaviours; irrational fears and phobias, even severe depression - these problems all involve heightened anxiety.
The Awesome Power of Fear and Belief In society's striving to attribute medical causes to all ailments and diseases and so produce a 'quick and easy fix' often in the form of medication, something extremely important is usually overlooked.
What Do You Know About Health And Happiness Let us first find out, what does it actually mean, when we say 'happiness" and "health".
What Causes Physical Anxiety Symptoms? When we talk about the physical symptoms that we experience when we are anxious there is a whole range of sensations and feelings that can happen to our body.
How to Calm Down When we panic (or have anxiety attacks) a number of things happen to us. And we should know that in panic and high anxiety the symptoms that we experience are the same.
Anxiety Disorders, Depression and Anger The anger of others and our own suppressed anger can play a part in many anxiety disorders and depression.We need anger to survive. It is the precursor to aggression; all of us may have to fight to protect our loved ones or ourselves at some stage in our lives.
Do Parents Cause Emotional Problems? As a child our parents are God to us. We worship the ground they walk on; they gave us life and keep us alive. A father shows his son what it is to be a man, a mother, to her daughter, a woman.
Why Watson's Little Albert became the most distorted study in the history of psychology Among all psychological studies, Little Albert study (article's URL is below), conducted by Dr. John B. Watson, APA (American Psychological Association) President, and Rosalie Rayner in 1920, is the most widely cited experiment in psychological textbooks.
The Man Who Revolutionizes Psychoanalytical Therapy The medicine to conquer our own miracles is in each and every one of us. We all have the tools to gain power, love, success and spiritual advancement using our own resources.
Nightmares into happy dreams It is no new news that the human mind is an incredible tool but research shows a new approach to use the power of the mind to change nightmares into dreams with happy endings.
Save Sexual intimacy for the boundaries in Marriage A new study conducted recently analyzed the effects of waiting to be sexually intimate until marriage and that of becoming sexually active early on in a relationship.
Exercise improves mental health Exercise is great for many reasons. Exercise improves circulation, muscle tone, the condition of internal organs, heart rate, joint mobility, stability and it minimizes weight.
A New Year, A New You! 2011. Do you remember when it was 1999 and everyone was talking about how crazy it was going to be call it the year 2000 and now ten years later we are in the year 2011.
What Defines A Good Parent? Someone who is honest, loving, kind, leads by example, thoughtful and disciplines are just a few traits that might describe a good parent. Nearly all parents or parents to be have asked themselves the question, "am I a good parent?" at one point in their life.
Dig deeper into your workout Exercising will increase your health, your energy will by higher, your muscles will be toned, your organs will enjoy a constant blood flow and you will be happier.
Is your cell phone affecting your brain activity? It seems that everyone has a cell phone these days. What would you do without one? Many people would have a hard time performing their daily routine without the help of their cell phone.
Am I beautiful? What is beauty? Beauty can be described as something or someone who gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind.
A Great Glance At Dianetics ! There is always a lot to say about Dianetics. Since 1950 it is the most revolutionary and complete book about the mind and spirit and some people don't like it that much, because it is putting the usual model-knowledge of psychoanalysis, psychiatry, drug prescription and also other practices completely in the shadow.
What is Psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is having personal counseling with a psychotherapist, is an intentional interpersonal relationship used by trained and qualified psychotherapists to help and assist a client or patient in solving problems of living.
I and Me are different realities Is there a difference between the Me and the I? Are they one and the same? Are they both just you? There is much written and discussed, in philosophical, enlightenment and spiritual circles, of the I (of I am fame).
Emotional Abuse - What it is and why it is so important to recognize Sticks and stones may break my bones but … bullying and name-calling can emotionally scar me forever. Not the original ending to the classic verse, but probably the more accurate one.
Group Therapy for Adults Abused As Children Group therapy can be the most nurturing and also the most challenging form of therapy. It is highly effective. While it doesn't replace individual therapy, it can be a great adjunct and a final step in the healing process.
Sibling Abuse - Children Abusing Other Children Even though there can be life long debilitating psychological effects, sibling abuse may be the most ignored - if not accepted - form of domestic (i.
Coping with Guilt GUILT Guilt is a ubiquitous and inescapable aspect of being human. There is evidence that infants and toddlers experience guilt and the expectation of punishment or ill befalling them on a regular basis.
Emotional Wounds: The Stack of Hurts and Resentments in her Mind Men and women are different in how they process and store emotions. There are always exceptions to this rule, but I'm about to describe how the majority of men and women deal with hurt and resentment.
The Magic of Dreams '…I was by the cosmetics, standing before the mirror and try to pull off a tiny piece of dead skin from my face. Instead of coming off, it pulled more skin with it.
MOTHER LOVE Female Abusers The following is the first of a three-part series of articles: It was in a high school literature class that I was first introduced to the Oedipus Complex, defined as "a boy's unresolved desire for sexual gratification through the parent of the opposite sex, especially the desire of a son for his mother".
Elder Abuse, Alzheimers and Our Aging Population While taken seriously enough to be a legally reportable offense categorized alongside child abuse as either a misdemeanor or a felony - elder abuse does not seem to be taken as seriously by the public.
THE ENABLING PARENT A while back, I jotted down some thoughts about a person I called "The Other Parent". Since then, I've been collecting information and have concluded that there is a dearth of material on this subject.
Treating Abuse and Trauma Eliana Gil - Treatment of Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse If you think it happened, it probably did. Many times clients are ambivalent about the therapeutic process.
Answers To: What is Scientology Scientology is different, mainly because one doesn't have to believe in it to have it work. No tricks of logic are needed to prove any point, and Scientologists only ask people to look for themselves.
Exercise therapy for depression Exercise therapy for depression Exercise can improve your health. This is a well known fact. While enhancing physical health, it has become widely accepted exercise can improve mental health too.
6 Signs of a Manipulative Relationship At my most recent check up, a pretty nurse prepared me for the visit. Her fine face was decorated by a dark circle encompassing her eye – almost surely caused by the viscous hand of her "loved one".
Adult Bullies "All cruelty springs from weakness" (Seneca, 4BC-AD65) There are those who say that bullying is behind all forms of violence, conflict, persecution, abuse, harassment, discrimination and prejudice.
Cognitive Dissonance and Child Abuse Cognitive dissonance is a stressful state of mind that occurs when a person is holding either two beneficial or adverse options simultaneously and the person is asked to make a choice.
Ritualized Sexual Abuse There is ritual sexual abuse and there is ritualized sexual abuse. The terms are sometimes interchanged, but for the purpose of this article I am delineating between the two as Ritual Sexual Abuse being cult or cult-like abuse in which "the abuse has a spiritual or social goal" (David Finkelhor, National Study of Sexual Abuse, 1988) and usually involves brain washing, torture, animal/human sacrifice and drugging while Ritualized Sexual Abuse as being long term sexual, psychological and physical abuse that occurs habitually and is the dominant factor in a secret relationship between two or more individuals.
Understanding Yourself - Ever Wondered What Other People Think Of You? Have you ever wondered what other people think of you? It would be interesting won't it if everyone was open with their thoughts - although this could cause some upset if you don't want any bad news.
Women's soccer -- get fit while having fun Over a period of two years, 30 scientists led by Associate Professor Peter Krustrup, University of Copenhagen, have investigated physiological, sociological and psychological aspects of women's soccer in comparison to running.
Children who lose a parent to suicide more likely to die the same way Losing a parent to suicide makes children more likely to die by suicide themselves and increases their risk of developing a range of major psychiatric disorders, according to a study led by Johns Hopkins Children's Centre that is believed to be the largest one to date on the subject.
Self-esteem declines sharply among older adults while middle-aged are most confident Washington, USA - Self-esteem rises steadily as people age but starts declining around the time of retirement, according to a longitudinal study of men and women ranging in age from 25 to 104.
The psychology of food cravings Swimsuit season is almost upon us. For most of us, the countdown has begun to lazy days lounging by the pool and relaxing on the beach. However, for some of us, the focus is not so much on sunglasses and beach balls, but how to quickly shed those final five or ten pounds in order to look good poolside.
CognitiveOS Hypnosis, the missing link The CognitiveOS Hypnosis, a mind therapy developed by Luca Bosurgi during 20 years of clinical experience, is a healing strategy based on working with the spirit to control and troubleshoot the mind.
Trusting people make better lie detectors Trusting others may not make you a fool or a Pollyanna, according to a study in the current Social Psychological and Personality Science (published by SAGE).


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How 4 women learned how to put the "power" in "willpower"—and you can too
Name: Sherri De Jesus
From: Houston, TX
Program: Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa
Job: Hospital program director
Status: Divorced, no kids
Age: 36
Pounds lost: 72
Sherri's weight loss success story:
As Sherri De Jesus waltzes across the dance floor in one of her flowing gowns, its seven-layered skirt swirls about her. Its sparkling bodice, which she helped design herself, is trimmed in more than 200 Swarovski crystals and adds to the glow of confidence she now feels. Five years ago, she could not have imagined taking up competitive dancing as a hobby. But here she is, dancing 4 nights a week and competing in ballroom, Latin, and swing. It never would have happened without a childhood enchantment with Fred Astaire, a lifelong desire to become a dancer—and the weight loss tips she received at the Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa.
Lesson learned: Savor your food
Before going to Pritikin, De Jesus was in the early stages of a divorce--depressed, bored, and overeating. "Some people smoke to relieve stress," she says. "My thing was eating—chocolate cake, M&M's, candy bars. Sometimes I was so busy, I barely even noticed what I was chewing. There was no enjoyment in it." All that has changed. Now she puts aside her work during meals and snacks and focuses instead on the flavors, textures, and aromas of her food—a practice known as "mindful eating." The dual payoff is that she enjoys her food more and doesn't need as much of it to feel satisfied. At a party, if she indulges in a cookie, she'll take small bites and chew slowly. "Usually I don't actually finish the cookie, because it's really sweet," she says. "Once you get in the habit of eating mindfully, a few bites goes a long way."
Lesson learned: Stand tall
De Jesus not only talks the talk, she now walks the walk—literally. At work, she sits up straight at her desk and strides elegantly down halls. "I didn't know that if I held myself differently, my entire outlook on health would change," she says. It's a trick she learned at Pritikin in a class called Posture for Success. "By lengthening your spine and pulling back your shoulders, you instantly look better, as if you've taken weight off," she says. "You feel better about yourself, so people respond to you differently. They see you as someone who is sure of yourself and sure of the message you're presenting, which helps boost your self confidence"--and along with it, the ability to resist cravings.
Lesson learned: Follow your passion
It's not just good advice for life but great for weight loss too. If you're engaged in activities you love, you're happier and less likely to need food for comfort. And if your hobby involves physical movement, such as a rhumba or two-step, that's even better. "Experts warn you about the terrible things that will happen if you don't lose weight," De Jesus says. "But that fear lasts only so long before you go back to your normal way of living. On the other hand, if you find a positive goal that motivates you, you can stick with it. This isn't about dieting but creating a lifestyle."
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LondonŌĆÖs startup fog has started to clear.
For decades, if youŌĆÖve wanted to make it big as an entrepreneur, the U.S. was your safest bet. ThatŌĆÖs because starting your own business is one of the fundamental American Dreams--one that takes vision, risk, hard work, determination and a certain spirit from deep within to build your own creation.
That idea is a tangible one here in the States. Most Americans know a small business owner--an uncle who owns restaurants or a friend who hit it big in Silicon Valley.
And now, across the pond, in the city where Big Ben has been ringing for more than 150 years, it's entrepreneur time, too.
ŌĆ£London now has become a vastly better place to start up,ŌĆØ said professor Jeff Skinner, director of Entrepreneurship at London School of Business (LBS), who describes how the frosty climate a decade ago is becoming increasingly friendly to small-business ventures. ŌĆ£Ten, even 15 years ago, the seeds were there. But you kind of reached a cliff edge. You had the idea and you were pumped with enthusiasm, but where did you go next?ŌĆØ
Skinner said there were hardly any early-stage investors or lawyers who were interested in new businesses, and culturally the concept was misunderstood.
ŌĆ£At one time nobody would have understoodŌĆ". ŌĆśIŌĆÖm an entrepreneur. ŌĆśDoes that mean you're a consultant? Does that mean you're unemployed?' Or you're doing your own thing, beavering away at some little business?ŌĆØ he explained. ŌĆ£Now people know what it means, and people can admire the tenacity and the success.ŌĆØ
Daniel Hulme, a young entrepreneur with a tech startup thatŌĆÖs based out of London, agrees that the city is beginning to cultivate and stimulate entrepreneurship. In 2009 he was part of a group of entrepreneurs that former Prime Minister Gordon Brown sent to the U.S.to examine the entrepreneurial culture.
ŌĆ£I was part of the Global Scholars Programs at the Kaufmann Foundation,ŌĆØ said Hulme. ŌĆ£We became immersed into U.S. entrepreneurship and then went back home to start up and teach others to do the same."
The Kauffman Foundation, headquartered in Kansas City, is a private, nonpartisan foundation that, among other things, has been providing international students with the chance to learn about how the U.S. creates high-scale businesses. Its annual Global Scholars program accepts 15-30 students or recent graduates to take classes, visit entrepreneurial hotspots and intern at American startups.
ŌĆ£WhatŌĆÖs impressed me is these students have returned to their home countries, bringing that entrepreneurial spirit and seeking out others who have it,ŌĆØ said Wendy Torrance, director of Entrepreneurship at the Foundation.
And in countries from Ireland to the Ukraine to the UK, all you have to do is turn on the TV to see the excitement of startups: The BBC show DragonŌĆÖs Den, where entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a group of venture capitalists, has been a hit for years.
ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs a very popular show in London,ŌĆØ said Skinner. ŌĆ£Entrepreneur has become quite a fashionable word.ŌĆØ
Mariana Tricolici has seen it firsthand. The 27-year-old LBS student, who is starting a day care center in London, said since leaving Goldman Sachs in 2009, an influx of her friends are starting businesses.
ŌĆ£The credit crunch has shown people that there are not only traditional careers to build a future,ŌĆØ said Tricolici. ŌĆ£Now if you have the dream to do it, you have the opportunity.ŌĆØ
Her business, which will focus on day care with more flexible hours than whatŌĆÖs currently available, has already secured financing from what Tricolici explained is amusingly called ŌĆ£the friends, family and fools roundŌĆØ.
ŌĆ£Instead of just a friends and family, in London they add fools, for those who donŌĆÖt know you but still invest,ŌĆØ she said.
ThatŌĆÖs typical English humor. And while Hulme said culturally there is still a lot more pessimism about the possibility of a business becoming successfulŌĆōsomething is changing.
The government and other private sources are providing more grants for startup funding--and Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, is looking to make Olympic Village (which is being created for the 2012 Summer Games) into an entrepreneurial hotbed after the medal winners go home.
ŌĆ£WeŌĆÖre looking for the worldŌĆÖs most creative minds to bring their ideas and investment to this,ŌĆØ he said in a press release in 2008. ŌĆ£To underpin the areaŌĆÖs growing prosperity and development.ŌĆØ
TodayŌĆÖs opportunities, professor Skinner said, are only the beginning of what he thinks is in store for London.
ŌĆ£IŌĆÖm convinced that we are on the cusp of something here in London," he said. ŌĆ£As somebody once said once upon a time if you walked into a pub and you wanted to get the attention of all the girls you'd say you were a banker. Now you'd say you were a clean-tech entrepreneur."


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Across from gate four of the State Fairgrounds. Antiques, primitives, oak furniture, depression glass, collectibles, sports cards, fishing items, coins, Nascar racing items.
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Store
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An ecclectic boutique featuring hard-to-find posh gifts for everyone in the family. Clothing and accessories. Located in the Transfer Company Shops.
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Wide variety of glass items, jewelry, lots of miscellaneous, as well as framed art work.
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Florist offering unique handmade wreaths, bouquets and arrangements. Also feature boutique items including hard to find gifts and purses.
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With Shopko as its anchor store, Capital City offers several shopping and dining opportunities as well as an eight-screen Cineplex.
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Curran Antique Mall
50-plus dealers feature antique furniture, primitives, glassware, etc.
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David Strawn Art Gallery
Enjoy a variety of permanent collections and exhibits from September - May each year. Art classes and workshops available. Historic building built in 1880. Kelly Gross, gallery director.
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Del's Popcorn
Multitudes of flavors of popcorn and ice cream as a tasty stop on your visit.
CITY: Springfield
Downtown Springfield
Stroll downtown Springfield and check out shops that carry everything from Lincoln souvenirs to one-of-a-kind jewelry and fresh-made fudge. Downtown is also host to many events and festivals throughout the year.
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Duncan & Hoots Jewelers
Locally owned jewelry store with a nice selection of gifts and crystal including Waterford.
CITY: Jacksonville
Estep & Associates Mercantile
Nestled in the historic Robins building, on the square in Petersburg Illinois, Estep & Associates have spent 20 years bringing the past to life. Filling the former dry-goods store is everything from "Antiques to Yuletide". Among the aisles of this quaint step back in time you'll find big items, small items, personal mementos and commercial oddities. With more than a dozen additional dealers showcased, Bill & Betty guarantee an encounter not to be missed as you stroll through rustic heirlooms, collectibles, antiquities, craft projects and unlimited possibilities for discovery. Overlooking the Menard county courthouse, there's a real sense of yesteryear awaiting your adventure. Come explore our treasures and enjoy the rich texture of the town Abraham Lincoln, while living in nearby New Salem, surveyed as a young man.
CITY: Petersburg
Family Gardens
Unique locally owned shop featuring gifts, crafts, holiday decor -- and during the warmer months plants and flowers for your outdoor gardens.
CITY: Jacksonville


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Book Launch -- A Continent for the Taking: The Tragedy and Hope of Africa
August 05, 2004 // 9:30am — 11:00am
Africa Program
A Roundtable discussion with Howard French, distinguished New York Times journalist and author of the recently published book A Continent for the Taking: The Tragedy and Hope of Africa. Historian Louis Gates, Jr. has described French's book as "A brilliant and nuanced meditation on the complexities of contemporary Africa. Essential reading for those of us who love Africa and for all those who wish to gain a fuller understanding of a continent that is sprawling, mysterious, and endlessly fascinating."
The Conflict-Development Nexus. Development Through the Lens of Peacemaking: The Role of Assistance Programs in Burundi
June 17, 2004 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity
Glenn Slocum, former Mission Director in Burundi and former Director of East African Affairs, United States Agency for International Development (retired); Ozong Agborsangaya, Director, Sub-Saharan Africa Programmes, Search for Common Ground and Howard Wolpe, Director, Africa Program Woodrow Wilson Center
Film Screening: Ghosts of Rwanda
May 04, 2004 // 12:30pm — 3:00pm
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Through interviews with key government officials, diplomats, survivors of the slaughter, and even some of the genocide's perpetrators, this two-hour documentary offers groundbreaking, eyewitness accounts of the genocide.
Rwanda – Reflections on Genocide
April 21, 2004 // 10:30am — 2:00pm
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A Director's Forum with His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda. Video and a transcript of the President's address are available here.
The Crisis in Darfur
April 12, 2004 // 2:30pm — 4:00pm
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You are invited to a briefing on The Crisis in Darfur with Gerard M. Gallucci, the head of the U.S. diplomatic mission in Khartoum. Jok Madut Jok, a Sudanese scholar and WWIC Fellow, will serve as a discussant.
New Ideas in the Transition from Relief to Development
November 18, 2003 // 1:00pm — 3:00pm
Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity
Samuel Nyambi, United Nations Representative in Ethiopia; Abou Moussa, United Nations Representative in Liberia; Herbert M'Cleod, United Nations Representative in the Democratic Republic of Congo; Simon Nhonga, United Nations Representative in Eritrea
Peace-Building in Africa's Great Lakes Region
October 17, 2003 // 9:00am — 10:30pm
Africa Program
A discussion on "Peace-Building in Africa's Great Lakes Region,"led by Ambassador Haile Menkerios, the Director of the Africa division of the UN Department of Political Affairs that is responsible for Africa's Great Lakes region.
Kenya – From Moi To Kibaki
September 11, 2003 // 10:00am — 11:00am
Africa Program
An address by U.S. Ambassador Johnnie Carson, who has just returned to the United States following four years as Ambassador to Kenya. One of the Foreign Service's most distinguished Africanists, Ambassador Carson has played a major role in assisting Kenya through a remarkably successful political transition. His address will focus on this transition – its meaning for Kenya and for Africa, and for American policy. Prior to his most recent Kenyan assignment, Ambassador Carson served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa. He has also served as Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Ambassador to Uganda, and Deputy Chief of Mission in Botswana. In the aftermath of the Cold War, Ambassador Carson re-established an American diplomatic mission in Mozambique. In the 1980's, on leave from the Foreign Service, he served for over four years as Chief of Staff to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa.
Dinner Honoring His Excellency, Festus Mogae, President of the Republic of Botswana
June 26, 2003 // 7:00pm — 10:00pm
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This Dinner was held in honor of President Mogae in conjunction with the Corporate Council for Africa's Africa - US Business Summit.
The Current State of the Burundi Peace Process
June 24, 2003 // 10:00am — 11:30am
Africa Program
Comments delivered by His Excellency Pierre Buyoya, former President of Burundi on the current state of the Burundi Peace Process. He discussed both the challenges and opportunities facing the nation, as it seeks to emerge from nearly a decade of civil conflict.


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"So I go up to Richard Kind, and I put my arms around him and go "Oooh, Papa's gained a little weight, hasn't he?" Turns around, it's not Richard Kind, it's David Axelrod."
— Martin Short telling David Letterman Tuesday night about his
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:coffee: It's so dark out! But it was nice driving home at 7:30 last night with a little bit of daylight left. :)
South Beach Diet - Tuesday's Beach ChatView Full Version : Tuesday's Beach Chat cottagebythesea 03-11-2008, 06:57 AM :coffee: It's so dark out! But it was nice driving home at 7:30 last night with a little bit of daylight left. :) CyndiM 03-11-2008, 07:10 AM :coffee: Morning Cottage, thanks for getting the coffee going. I've got to get on the road early for a meeting "up north". 4 hours driving and 6 hours meeting. If my pedometer has 2000 steps when I get home it will be a lot. Kara - Woo hoo! Enjoy your reunion and see you when you return ;) Time to get moving. Have a good day Chicks! cottagebythesea 03-11-2008, 07:13 AM jandaman, I just noticed it's a special day for you! :woo: :bday2you: :hb: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :hb: :bday2you: Have a wonderful day! Do you have any special plans to celebrate the day? tomandkara 03-11-2008, 08:04 AM Happy birthday, Jan! Wasn't it strange, Linda, for it to be light so late last night? Connor asked to play at the park at 5:30 and I told him we couldn't go (it's literally a block away) because it would be dark soon. My father-in-law looked at me and said, "You do realize it'll be light for another hour and a half or so." I hadn't. I was surprised when it was past seven and there was still light outside! Cyndi, drive safely! Maybe turn your music up really loud and bop around in your seat a bit? :lol: When we were kids we would go down to Cape May every summer, and at the end of the Garden State Parkway (Cape May is at the southern end of the state, for anyone who doesn't know), we would always count down the mile markers..."Three miles to Cape May, three miles to Cape May!" and then a minute later (or sooner, depending on how fast my dad was driving - due to wanting to see the beach or having to listen to five of us singing...) "Two miles to Cape May, two miles to Cape May!" That's what I feel like today. "Thirteen hours 'til Tom gets home, thirteen hours 'til Tom gets home!" :carrot: Kara tomandkara 03-11-2008, 08:08 AM Schmoo, :rofl: luckily, my in-laws moved after Tom left for the Air Force, so he's never lived in this house. And they have a whole master suite that's off the back of the house. I am picturing being in a twin size bed with baseball player wallpaper and soccer trophies! :rofl: That would be awful! Kara Ruthxxx 03-11-2008, 08:15 AM Good morning and Happy Birthday to JANDAMAN! Cottage, it'll be brighter at 6 AM soon enough. In June the robins are singing at 3:30! CindyM, safe trip. Too bad it's not REAL up north be cause I'd love to see you for coffee. Kara, have a great reunion and you don't have to tell us all the details! For some reason, the time change has me screwed up - I want to go to bed earlier. What's with that? I still wake up at about the same time though. I was considering a trip to town for some fabric today but may pass as the knee is giving me grief this morning. That may change when the painkillers kick in. My sucky dog is shoving her nose at mean which means it's time for a cuddle on the couch while I finish my coffee. Have a Terrific Tuesday. femmecreole 03-11-2008, 08:18 AM Buzzing in quickly to say hi. It's been a wild few days. My Mom, Sister and BIL are leaving in a few hours to head back to NC, then DD and I are headed into New Orleans for some retail therapy and lunch. Going to make a big old frittata when everyone gets up to send them off with full tummies. DD is leaving on Thursday to go back to LA...then it's going to be TOO quiet around here. Hope everyone has a great day. tomandkara 03-11-2008, 08:48 AM Ruth, no details. I promise. Good luck getting your knee back in step this morning! Cat, hope your guests get off to their destinations safely. Enjoy your time with your daughter! Off to shower. And then it's Greek yogurt with fresh blueberries for breakfast. That stuff is yummy! Thanks for the recommendation, all! Kara Loriann7 03-11-2008, 09:13 AM Hi guys... Happy birthday and welcom janda! Kara.... YEAH!!!!! TOM IS ALMOST HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE WANT DETAILS OF THE REUNION!! hahaha, jk yes, the time change has me all screwed up as well... of course last night I couldn't sleep... My son went to a concert so I couldn't sleep, at least not until he arrived home at one am... I slept through my dual alarm this am making me late for work... Speaking of work.. have a great day all.. Barb0522 03-11-2008, 09:15 AM cottage - It's dark here still but we also have heavy fog. I suspect it will take me longer to get to work. I'll have to decide when I get on the road if it is too heavy to take the expressway. I don't want to be on a 60mph road if it's that heavy. Cyndi - Drive careful! Kara - Have a wonderful time with Tom! I would love to see Cape May someday. My dad was born there and I've never been. Ruth - The timechange has me messed up too. We kept thinking it was earlier because the clock over the entertainment center was wrong. I got it down but couldn't get it back up so I've dragged the ladder inside. Then it was too cold to want to get up this morning. I finally realized I hadn't changed the clock on the thermostat so it hadn't warmed up. I think I'm actually going to have to find the manual for that. I still need to change the clock on the pool equipment too but that one is easy. Cat - I love New Orleans but haven't been in years. Has the aquarium been restored from Katrina? Brian always loved that when we visited. I need to shut down and head for the office. I'll try to post more later. GONNABE165 03-11-2008, 09:54 AM Real busy this morning so this will be short & sweet but I will try & come back. Kara I bet you can't wait to give Tom a welcome home hug & kiss. :balloons: Happy Birthday Jan Ruth the time changes has messed me up too Cat I just love retail therapy Hope everyone has a great day! tomandkara 03-11-2008, 10:21 AM Loriann, hope you redeem yourself with great achievements at work today! Barbara, my grandmother was born and raised in Cape May. Maybe sometime Linda, you, and I can take a trip down together? Gonna, how's your toe? Eleven hours and nine minutes! Kara Schmoodle 03-11-2008, 10:28 AM Good Tuesday Morning chicks! We all overslept too this morning and had to rush the kids off to school. This week is not getting off to a great start! Last night I made up a breakfast cheesecake and some bean brownies while waiting for DH and DD to get back from the airport, so I've got a yummy breakfast in front of me and a snack to look forward to later. Oh, and to round things off, my favorite shrimp stir fry for dinner. I think once DD wakes and eats, she'll be headed back to her apartment. Other than that this is a very ordinary looking Tuesday. Safe driving Cyndi! Happy Birthday, jandamann! Kara, that's exactly what I was picturing! Although when DH and I first lived together we shared a twin bed for a short while. Back then, we didn't really mind being so cozy! Have a nice cuddle Ruth! Hi Cat! Sounds like you're having a wonderful time. Barb and LoriAnn, hope you guys have a great day at work. Good morning Gonnabe! cottagebythesea 03-11-2008, 10:49 AM Kara, it won't be long now! Cyndi, you must be on your way by now. I hope you took some good music with you to help pass the time! Drive carefully! Ruth, try to take it easy on the knee today, eh? I hope the meds ease the pain. Barb, do be careful driving in that thick fog! Hope you get your clocks all in sync without much hassle. Loriann, I hope you have an easy day at work today! Schmoodle, I hope the rest of your day (and week!) gets better, too. I'm glad your DD made it home safely! I had to go to the bank right after Curves and straighten out a big mess. Seems the teller had transposed the number of my account, and deposited my money into someone else's account! I almost fainted when I saw my balance, I thought for a minute I was a victim of identity theft! Thank goodness, we got it all straightened out, Whew!!!! JessieW 03-11-2008, 10:52 AM Morning ladies. I needed a major cheer-up this morning so I thought I'd come and see your positive thoughts. This morning has been a major bummer already and I've been in tears twice...and it's not even 9. These pregnancy hormones are insane. I do go for my first ultrasound today and to meet with the Dr. for the first time, so I am super excited about that!! He has come with raving recommendations so I think I will like him. I can't wait to see the little bean growing in there and hear the heartbeat. I will feel so much better once I hear that heartbeat...I think the chance of miscarriage is greatly diminished if the baby has a strong heartbeat. Hope everyone is having a good morning. Wish I could join you in the coffee! I might brew a cup of decaf tea... :) cottagebythesea 03-11-2008, 11:00 AM Jessie, :grouphug: You sound like you could use it. Kim_Star060404 03-11-2008, 11:03 AM :bday2you: Jandaman!! :woo: cottage: Thanks for the coffee! I needed it this morning! Thank goodness you got the bank situation figured out. That could have been a mess! Have a great day! Cyndi: Good luck getting 2000 steps in today and be careful driving. What a long day you have! :hug: I hope it all goes well. Kara: That's what DH and I did on the way to Ruidoso! :lol: I know how you're feeling. When DH was driving back from Canada, I stayed up until 4 am waiting for him to pull up. It was the biggest relief to see him. Have fun tonight and enjoy Tom's presence, although I know you will! Ruth: I hope your knee gets to feeling better and that you get used to the time change. It's been hard for us as well, but getting better. Loriann: Sorry that you didn't wake up on time - try and have a good day at work. :hug: Barb: Hope you have a good day at work and be careful driving in that mess! :wave:, Gonna! Schmoodle: Enjoy your breakfast - it sounds delicious! Have a good day. Me: Things are going well here! I'm down 1.5 lbs since Sunday. Not bad for being on P1 for just two days. I won't be changing tickers until next Sunday, but I just can't stay off for some reason! We had taco bake last night for dinner and I made some turkey bacon cups for breakfasts, so I've got a pretty well-stocked freezer for a while. I also worked out 3 times for 15 minutes each time. I don't think I'd have made a 45-minute straight workout, but spreading it out was great. I'm going to try to get another 15 minutes in after class tonight, but we'll see how late class goes. Well, I need to get to work. Lots of deadlines coming up, so I need to get moving if I want to stay ahead!! ~Kim Kim_Star060404 03-11-2008, 11:04 AM :hug:, Jessie! You're doing so great! I've been praying for you and baby and your DH a lot. Just keep your smile on and remember that little bean! Can't wait to hear about the doctor's visit! :grouphug: SAnativegirl 03-11-2008, 11:09 AM Happy Birthday Jandaman! Kara-Yeah Yeah-we want details!!!!! Kidding aside-Have a great time! Interview got moved to Wednesday. Schmoodle 03-11-2008, 11:13 AM Kim, I looked at your vaca pix. What a peaceful spot! Looks like you guys had a wonderful time. Jessie, :hug:, enjoy your tears. This is the only time you can dry randomly and spontaneously and nobody will think you're nuts! Say hi to the bean from the 3fc aunties! FluffyK 03-11-2008, 11:43 AM Kara - whassamatter, you don't have locks on doors in your house? :lol: The thought of being in my DH's boyhood bedroom would be a BIT weird!!! Jandaman - Happy Birthday! Don't eat TOO much cake! :lol2: Loriann - I'm pretty sure *I* don't want reunion details!!! I haven't been able to sleep at night since the time change, either. I am dragging now... Cottage - HOW SCARY!!! Glad it didn't turn into a nightmare and it was fixed easily. Jessie - Take it easy, hon. Those hormones are a kicker, and then when you're not eating well cuz you feel sick on top of it... DH just couldn't win when I was in my first trimester, I was like MADzilla... ME: Weather is beautiful today, but I'm feeling yucky. I didn't get to the 2nd store on Sunday, thanks to DD4 and being late. So my snacks have been limited, and they aren't whole foods, so they might have a preservative in them that is making me nauseous. I will be heading out to the store later, but it's hard to get moving when I feel like this. Sort of a catch-22. The scale is still at 144.5, so no gain no loss. I haven't exercised in DAYS, though. DH and I are going to move firewood today, so I think that will be my exercise. Have a good day everyone! mommamurray 03-11-2008, 11:55 AM Morning Ladies Thanks for all the advice yesterday about the shins. They dont hurt now.. they just hurt for about half of the walk. I am going to try to slow down today. lol Kara.. I am excited for you! Well can stay long, I am busy at work today ( for a change) Ill check back in after the my walk. Thanks again Tracy mommamurray 03-11-2008, 12:01 PM Cottage: I am going thru heck with my bank right now. My eye doctor run my card thru twice on 2/28.. I have been trying to get the money back since then with little progress.. I was told last tuesday it would take 5 days ... well today is day 5 and nothing so I called the claims department and they said they just got the paperwork yesterday so that will be another 5 days. aaagggghhhhhhhh Right now all I care about it not being charged any fees when my account goes into the red cause they are holding my money hostage. tomandkara 03-11-2008, 12:25 PM Jessie, you might not be able to hear the heartbeat yet so don't be discouraged. I couldn't hear any of my munchkins until after 12 weeks. Good luck, though! Schmoodle, sorry you're off to a rough start. Nothing like breakfast cheesecake and bean brownies to cheer up your day, though! Kim, good luck getting your work done! Mmmm, taco bake! I need to make that soon! Krystal, I never lock myself in my room during the day. Especially if the children are out and about! THAT would be a mess - someone would surely empty the trash while someone else called China and the last hooligan flooded the basement with the washing machine water! Constant supervision! Tracy, "holding my money hostage" :lol: Hope that resolves quickly! Nine hours, twelve minutes! Kara jandaman 03-11-2008, 01:01 PM howdy chicas!! just checking in real quick-like and saw all the happy birthday's!!! awwwwww you shouldn't have *blush* y'all really made my day, thanx! ;) cheers and ta!! Pacergal29 03-11-2008, 01:33 PM Quick check in during lunch. Finally got a full nights sleep lastnight! Hoping this ends the sleepless nights, I am tired of watching the food network on demand at night, I think Rachel Ray and I are best friends now! Not alot of time for personals but wanted to say: Kara So excited for you, have fun! jandaman Happy Birthday. Don't think we have had the pleasure of "meeting" yet! Gotta run, have a great day chicks! tomandkara 03-11-2008, 01:47 PM Hey Stephanie! Glad you got good sleep! Aw, Jan, I'm glad you are having a happy birthday! Any big plans??? Seven hours, fifty-six minutes! Kara mommamurray 03-11-2008, 03:15 PM Kara, From your mouth to Gods ear...the bank just called me back and after 12 days they told me my money should be back into my account tomorrow morning. .. and...my shins did not hurt much at all today. We lived in Germany when I was a kid. Spangdalem AFB (dont know if I spelled that right lol ) My little brother was born in Bitburg. KO 03-11-2008, 04:08 PM Hi Ladies! The time change and Dh's deployments are messing me up! does anyone have a spare cattleprod? I'm forgetting everything! Jan Happy Bday!!! Kara Woohooo the countdowns getting close! does anyone know a good Ph 1 casserole with chicken? FluffyK 03-11-2008, 04:12 PM Sorry - all my cattle prods are in use at this moment. I'm having a rough time with P1 right now. My stomach is "off" thanks to the preservatives in something from yesterday (I know it sounds wacky, but it really does make me sick) and I really want to eat something calm, not fibrous like veggies or heavy like meat or cheese. :( I just had some almonds (the cashews were in a can and could be the culprits of my yuckies) and am feeling a little better. I need to go shopping, but I need to shower first. I'm going to be in a time crunch this evening, and I'm not looking forward to it. There is so much to do on any given day that this yuckiness really sets me back. Kara, what's the countdown look like? Iwant2Bskinny 03-11-2008, 04:54 PM I have been on SB before, but I have gained weight over the past year or so and needed to get back in gear. I recruited my boyfriend to join me. We live together and I figured that it would be difficult to cook two meals. He wants to lose weight too and he wanted to be supportive. In case you're wondering....I am trying to lose weight because of my 10 year reunion coming up this summer. I know that my #1 focus should be my health, but while I understand it's importance, looking good and showing off is my #1 concern right now. I don't want that to come across shallow, but I'm sure all you ladies understand...you wanna prove wrong the people who called you plain, ugly, stupid, or..... I've got something to prove and my appearance is one of them. :) Day One I made an omlet with four eggs for us to split. I used a little shredded cheese in it. Tomorrow I think I'll put in some turkey pepperoni and shredded mozzarella. We didn't eat all of the eggs. They were good, but we got SO full. I had a cheese stick for my morning and afternoon snacks. I had a sub salad from Penn Station for lunch. I am trying not to eat out on this diet, but I had plans to meet up with my bff for lunch. She and I had been trying to get together for weeks. She's dieting too... We both resisted temptation of the free cookie. We both had water with our salad. I've had about 35 oz of water today. I'm going to have a lot of water with dinner. I have a board meeting tonight at 7:30, so I'm going to run home to get dinner cooked and prep some things for tomorrow before I head out again. My boyfriend had a cheese stick for morning snack and a lettuce wrap "sandwich" with FF turkey breast and cheese. (He just told me over the phone that the turkey had <1 gram of sugar per serving. IS THAT OK!?) We are having spaghetti squash with homemade SB-friendly sauce. I'm going to put ground turkey in the sauce and top with mozzarella. I'll use the leftover sauce for tomorrow on my "pizza" eggs. I'm making naked buffalo chicken tomorrow night with a big salad. My boyfriend found Buffalo sauce last night at the store. I'll have to read the name and post it. It's low fat and contains no sugar or carbs. It looks like traditional buffalo sauce. I'm going to drizzle that on the boneless chicken breast and then dip in Hidden Valley Lite Ranch. We'll serve it with a mixed greens salad with plenty of veggies. I'm going to cut up broccoli, peppers, and cauliflower tonight for quick snacks for this week. I think I bought groceries to do dinner on Thursday too, but I don't remember what it was. Does anyone else have any ideas? I want to make sure that we don't get bored with the menu. I love the recipes posted on the forum...Does anyone have any recent favorites? On Friday, there is a big St. Patty's Day party for the young professionals group that I am a member of and I was looking forward to it. Now, I'm dreading it. Everyone will be drinking and eating pub food. I keep thinking..."Nothing tastes better than thin feels." Otherwise, this week on SB is going to be pretty easy to get through. I'll get back in the gym this week too. My boyfriend and I have been walking at least 2 miles a few nights a week. Hopefully, when the weather improves, we'll get into a groove of doing that every day. Schmoodle 03-11-2008, 05:17 PM Hi want2be and welcome! Not long ago I asked everyone what their SB faves were, and here's a link to that post. Lots of good ideas there!http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131670&highlight=faves Kim_Star060404 03-11-2008, 05:23 PM In case you're wondering....I am trying to lose weight because of my 10 year reunion coming up this summer. I know that my #1 focus should be my health, but while I understand it's importance, looking good and showing off is my #1 concern right now. I don't want that to come across shallow, but I'm sure all you ladies understand...you wanna prove wrong the people who called you plain, ugly, stupid, or..... I totally understand. I have been battling with my weight forever, it seems, but what really set me off is DH and I's vacation two weekends ago. We are going to the same place next year and I don't want to be how I am now when we get there. I want to prance around New Mexico looking healthy and thin and at least 50 lbs lighter. I started P1 over again on Sunday and am bound and determined to make this one be the last one. I'm going to do it right this time. It may seem shallow - but who cares? Sometimes the "shallow" motivators are more motivating than just "better health". Whatever gets this weight off and gets us healthy, right? FluffyK 03-11-2008, 07:25 PM Kim - I just looked at your goal weight... wow, you are adventurous! You're an inch taller than me and hoping for ten pounds LESS. That WILL be thin! tomandkara 03-11-2008, 07:28 PM Two hours, seventeen minutes! Kierie, I'm sorry you're having a rough time with the time change! Luckily, I'm a clock watcher, which usually is annoying because I can see it's noon and then assume I'm hungry when I'm really not, but it works well for moving from time zone to time zone and for Daylight Savings. I don't usually have a problem at all. But I'm strange. :D Krystal, what about some cottage cheese or yogurt? Tracy, I'm glad the bank got their act together! I was about to come whoop 'em! Welcome to the board want2be! Sounds like you have a good handle on the South Beach lifestyle! I "invented" pizza eggs for myself awhile back and LOVED them! So much fun! Kara cottagebythesea 03-11-2008, 08:17 PM does anyone know a good Ph 1 casserole with chicken? Two of my absolute favorites are the Chicken Spinach Casserole and Chicken Divan. You can find them both in the Phase 1 Entrees in our recipe section. :) cottagebythesea 03-11-2008, 08:21 PM :welcome3: Iwant2Bskinny! 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Los Angeles Attractions
Adamson House
1930s home filled with famed Malibu Potteries tile. Grounds open daily; house W–F 10:30 am–3:30 pm, Sa 11 am–3 pm. $2–$5, under 6 free. No credit cards. 23200 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.456.8432 Map west of K7
Annenberg Community Beach House
Public facility on Santa Monica State Beach with pool, play area, beach volleyball and tennis courts, gardens, cafe. Free tours of Marion Davies Guest House. 415 Pacific Coast Hwy., Santa Monica, 310.458.4904 Map L8
Aquarium of the Pacific
Focus is on Pacific Ocean sea life. Pet the sharks at Shark Lagoon; other exhibits include Lorikeet Forest, Turtle Vision 4D, June Keyes Penguin Habitat. Daily 9 am–6 pm except Christmas and during the Grand Prix of Long Beach. $14.95–$28.95, under 3 free. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 562.590.3100 Map O16 aquariumofpacific.org
Catalina Express
Year-round boat service to Catalina Island; daily departures from Long Beach, Dana Point, San Pedro. Reservation recommended. Call for hours. San Pedro, Long Beach: $29.50–$37.25 one-way, $59–$74.50 round-trip; Dana Point: $30.50–$38.25 one-way, $61–$76.50 round-trip; under 2 $2.50–$5. Ride free on your birthday (up to $76.50 round trip). 800.481.3470. catalinaexpress.com
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Stunning contemporary cathedral opposite Music Center. M–F 6:30 am–6 pm; Sa 9 am–6 pm; Su 7 am–6pm. 555 W. Temple St., downtown, 213.680.5200 Map H17
Ornate architecture, dim sum, shops with Eastern wares. Art and antiques on Chung King Road. Between Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and Bernard Street, Yale and Spring streets, downtown Map G17
City Pass
Buy one pass to experience several attractions at a discounted price. 707.256.0490, citypass.com
Descanso Gardens
Collections include coast live oaks, roses, an award-winning camellia garden and more. Enjoy family-friendly festivals, performances, classes and activities for children. The new Oak Woodland is
Descanso's first major garden addition in 30 years. Daily 9 am–5 pm except Christmas. $4–$9, under 5 free. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, 818.949.4200 Map Q19
Mickey Mouse's theme park. Attractions include Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Updated Star Tours, Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain. Fireworks, fantastic Fantasmic! continues. Call for hours. Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $90–$96, under 3 free. 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map I10 disneyland.disney.go.com
Disney's California Adventure
Soarin' Over California, A Bug's Land, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania!, Ariel's Undersea Adventure. Cars Land is a recent addition. Call for hours. Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $90–$96, under 3 free. 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map I10 disneyland.disney.go.com
Dolby Theatre
Tour the home of the Academy Awards, formerly named the Kodak Theatre. Daily 10:30 am–4 pm. $15–$19, under 3 free. 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.308.6300 Map H13
Downtown Disney
Twenty acres of admission-free shopping, dining and nightlife adjacent to theme parks. 1510–1590 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim Map I10
Egyptian Theatre
Restored 1922 Hollywood landmark screens classics, cult favorites, indie films. Excellent Forever Hollywood screens daily. Call for schedule. 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.3456 Map H13
El Capitan Theatre
1926 Spanish-style movie palace screens Disney films new and old. Musical accompaniment to many shows. Call or visit elcapitan.go.com for schedule. VIP admission with reserved seat $22. 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.467.7674 Map H13
El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Birthplace of Los Angeles. Twenty-seven buildings include 1818 Avila Adobe, L.A.'s oldest. 125 Paseo de la Plaza, downtown, 213.628.1274 Map H17
Exposition Park Rose Garden
Grassy pathways bisect 20,000 rose bushes of nearly 200 varieties. Daily 9 am–5 pm. Free. 701 State Drive, downtown, 213.763.0114 Map K15
Farmers Market
Local landmark with 120 produce stalls, restaurants and gift shops in open-air setting. M–F 9 am–9 pm; Sa 9 am–8 pm; Su 10 am–7 pm. 6333 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.933.9211 Map I13 farmersmarketla.com
Gamble House
Landmark Arts & Crafts–style home. Advance tickets recommended for guided tours. See website for details. Th–Su noon–3 pm. $10–$12.50, under 12 free. 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, 626.793.3334, gamblehouse.org Map Q19
Grand Park
Pleasant urban park positioned between the Music Center and City Hall offers draws such as a farmers market, lunchtime yoga classes, concerts and more community entertainment. Splash pad for kids. 5:30 am–10 pm. Free. Entrances at 200 N. Grand Ave., 221 N. Hill St., 221 N. Broadway and 227 N. Spring St., downtown, 213.972.8080 Map H17
Greystone Mansion And Park
Gardens and park grounds open daily. Tours first Saturday of the month. 10 am–5 pm most days. Free. 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.285.6830 Map I11
Griffith Observatory
Iconic attraction overlooking Hollywood. Hourly shows at planetarium. Tu–F noon–10 pm; Sa–Su 10 am–10 pm. Free; donations accepted. 2800 E. Observatory Road, L.A., 213.473.0800 Map U23
Guinness World Record Museum
Shrine to amazing achievements. Daily 10 am–midnight. $8.99–$16.99, under 5 free. 6764 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.463.6433 Map H13
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Celebs' names are enshrined in bronze-and-terrazzo stars. Free. Hollywood Boulevard from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue and Vine Street from Yucca Street to Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, 323.469.8311 Map H13
Hollywood Wax Museum
Hollywood and pop culture greats in wax. Su–Th 10 am–midnight; F–Sa 10 am–1 am. $8.95–$15.95, $5.95–$12.95 online, under 5 free. 6767 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.462.5991 Map H13
Indoor kart racing offers challenging track for speed enthusiasts. Arrangements for private parties or corporate events possible. $20. 9038 South Vermont Ave., Gardena, 310.532.2478. k1speed.com
Knott's Berry Farm
More than 165 rides and attractions. Roller coasters include Silver Bullet, GhostRider and Xcelerator. Call for hours. $33–$62, under 3 free. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200 Map D5
L.A. Live
Bustling entertainment center is home to the Grammy Museum, Nokia Theatre and Club Nokia; restaurants including Nest at WP24 and Tom's Urban, high-tech bowling lanes and nightspots such as the Conga Room. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.763.5483 Map I15 lalive.com
L.A. Zoo And Botanical Gardens
More than 250 wildlife species (many of which are rare or endangered) and 800 plant species in parklike setting. New Rainforest of the Americas exhibit. Daily 10 am–5 pm except Christmas. Ticket sales cease one hour prior to closing time. $14–$19, under 2 free. 5333 Zoo Drive, Griffith Park, L.A., 323.644.4200 Map T23 lazoo.org
Find 50-plus rides and shows and Sea Life Aquarium's new Jellyfish Discovery. Call for hours. Legoland California only, $73–$83 (see legoland.com for upgrades, Hopper ticket packages and discounts). Parking $15–25. 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, 760.918.5346
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Step behind the scenes to recreate favorite film and musical moments at the world-famous museum of wax figures. Taylor Swift is new; see One Direction through Feb. 27. M-F 10 am-7 pm, Sat until 8 pm. $22.95-$29.95, under 4 free. 6933 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.798.1670 Map H13 madametussauds.com/hollywood
The Music Center
The 90-minute Symphonian Music Center Tour includes history, architecture. Also see listing for Walt Disney Concert Hall at the Music Center. First come, first served. 10 am–2 pm most days. Free. 151 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.4399 Map H16 musiccenter.org
Ocean Front Walk
Boardwalk with street performers, souvenir vendors. Muscle Beach–adjacent. Along beach between Marine Street and Grand Boulevard, Venice Map N9
Olvera Street
Festive open-air Mexican marketplace with restaurants, shops at historic El Pueblo de Los Angeles. Alameda Street between Main and Los Angeles streets, downtown, 213.628.1274 Map H17
Pacific Park
Amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier with rides including a solar-powered Ferris wheel, plus midway games, food vendors, specialty shops. M–Tu noon–7 pm; F–Sa 11 am–midnight; Su 11 am–11 pm. Admission free; rides $3–$5, unlimited pass $15.95–$24.95. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 310.260.8744 Map L8 pacpark.com
Ports O' Call Village
Fifty stores and restaurants. Harbor cruises, helicopter tours, boat tours of Port of Los Angeles. 77 Nagoya Way (off Harbor Boulevard), San Pedro Map O15
Queen Mary Ship and Seaport
Historic ocean liner—bigger than the Titanic!— permanently berthed in Long Beach Harbor. Shops, hotel, art deco lounge and restaurants including Sir Winston's. Russian Foxtrot-class submarine Scorpion is adjacent. M–Th 10 am–6 pm, F–Su 10 am–7 pm for self-guided and guided tours. Night tours available. $14.95–$25.95+, under 4 free. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, 877.342.0738 Map O16queenmary.com
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
Three hundred displays feature curiosities gathered by traveler Robert Ripley in the 1930s. Daily 10 am–midnight. $8.99–$16.99, under 5 free. 6780 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.6335 Map H13
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
Air Force One Pavilion houses the Flying White House. Daily 10 am–5 pm. $6–$12, under 11 free. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800.410.8354 Map northwest of A1
San Antonio Winery
Complimentary tastings and tour of the only producing winery in L.A., which celebrates its 97th anniversary this year. Restaurant and wine shop on site. Su–Thur 9 am–7 pm; Fri–Sat 9 am–8:30 pm. 737 Lamar St., downtown, 323.223.1401 Map G17 sanantoniowinery.com
San Fernando Mission
1797 mission with museum, archives and gardens. Daily 9 am–4:30 pm. $3–$5, under 7 free. 15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Mission Hills, 818.361.0186 Map north of A1
San Gabriel Mission
Mission includes the oldest building (1771) in Southern California. Mon–Sa 9 am–4:30 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm. $3–$5, under 6 free. 427 S. Junipero Serra Drive, San Gabriel, 626.457.3035 Map B4
Santa Monica Bayside District
Drawing locals and world travelers alike, Downtown Santa Monica is a popular Southern California coastal destination, anchored by the world-famous Third Street Promenade. Known for a twice-weekly farmers' market, fabulous dining and terrific shopping, Downtown also has lots of entertainment choices from movies to live theater to street performers. All this comes packaged in a moderate Mediterranean climate, just minutes from beaches and the Pacific Ocean. 310.393.8355. downtownsm.com
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreational Area
Hiking, horseback riding, bird-watching on 150,000 acres. National Park Service Visitor Center open daily 9 am–5 pm (holidays exempt). 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805.370.2301 Map west of B1
Scorpion Russian Submarine
Tour the Scorpion, moored next to historic Queen Mary ocean liner. Daily 10 am–6 pm. $9.95–$12.95, under 5 free. Must be at least 48 inches tall to board submarine. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, 877.342.0738 Map O16
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Theme park has 17 coasters, plus dozens of rides and attractions for kids and families. Call or visit sixflags.com for hours. 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, 661.255.4100 Map A2
Sunset Ranch
Horseback riding in the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park daily. Evening sunset rides through Griffith Park to Burbank include dinner at Mexican restaurant and nighttime ride back to ranch, schedule in advance except for Fridays. $40–$110. 3400 N. Beachwood Drive, Hollywood, 323.469.5450 Map V21
TCL Chinese Theatre
Historic, meticulously restored Hollywood movie palace (formerly Grauman's Chinese Theatre) with giant Imax screen and walkway of stars' hand- and footprints in the forecourt. Call or visit tclchinesetheatres.com for movie schedule. 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.461.3331 Map H13
Tournament House
Tours of Rose Parade headquarters in Wrigley Mansion, Italian Renaissance-style home featuring Centennial Rose Garden and Wrigley Gardens. Th 2 and 3 pm. Free. 391 S. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, 626.449.4100 Map R19
Universal CityWalk
Eye-popping dining, shopping and entertainment promenade includes boutiques such as Fossil, Guess? and Abercrombie & Fitch, novelty stores and state-of-the-art cinema and Imax theater. iFLY Hollywood is a simulated skydiving wind tunnel. Call for hours. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.4455 Map U20 universalstudioshollywood.com
Universal Studios Hollywood
World's biggest motion picture/TV studio. Rides include the 3-D, ultra-HD movie motion-simulator ride Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and adjacent Super Silly Fun Land with interactive play zone and Silly Swirly Fun Ride. Tram studio tour includes King Kong 360 3-D and film and TV sets. VIP Experience is private guided tour through prop warehouse, working movie sets, soundstages. Call for hours. $87–$92, under 3 free. Front-of-line pass, $139-$179. VIP Experience $299. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 800.864.8377 Map U20
USS Iowa
Former battleship USS Iowa, known as the "Battleship of Presidents," is permanently docked as a floating museum. The ongoing exhibit follows the ship's history through World War II, the Korean War and the Cold War. Also explore the missile decks, bridge, mess areas and Captain's Cabin. M–Su 10 am–5 pm; last ticket sold at 4 pm. $10–$18, under 6 free. Pacific Battleship Center, USS Iowa BB-61, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, 877.446.9261 Map O15 pacificbattleship.com
Virginia Robinson Gardens
Tour one of Beverly Hills' first homes, open to the public (by appointment). The historic estate's idyllic grounds include a grand Italian terrace, rose garden and lush palm-tree forest. Advance reservations required for guided tours, Tu-F 10 am and 1 pm. $6-$11, under 5 free. 1008 Elden Way, Beverly Hills, 310.550.2087 Map I10 robinsongardens.org
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Frank Gehry-designed architectural landmark at the Music Center. Tour options include hour-long, self-guided audio tours and docent-led tours. Hours and days vary; visit musiccenter.org for schedule. 151 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.4399 Map H16
Watts Towers
Monumental folk-art sculpture in South Central Los Angeles was built by Simon Rodia alone from 1921 to 1954. The tallest tower is about 100 feet. 1727 E. 107th St., L.A., 213.485.1795 Map C3


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Re: Have you ever killed some innocent lives/animals,like a butterfly or a rat ?
When I was a kid me and friends encountered a very huge snake and threw big rocks at it until it was severely wounded. Then we took a blowtorch and burned it to death.
I was around 11, 12 or 13.
I still feel really bad about doing that.
Today, I do not engage in that behavior, and like animals. However, a few months ago I woke up with a big red lump on my penis head. Before that, I neglected to kill the few spiders i saw around the house. Now, I will kill any insect on site.
I'll never kill an animal again. That said, I do eat meat. Hunting and eating wild animals living naturally until their demise is much moral than eating farm animals who have been hormoned up, caged their whole life, then tortured to death.
I should take up hunting, but I don't think I have the balls to kill an animal now of days.
Yet, I eat them though. What a coward I am.
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For mainframe customers facing a narrowing window of opportunity to leverage their enormous investments in mainframe IT environments, service-oriented architecture (SOA) provides an opportunity for true synthesis—providing a solution that's greater than the sum of its parts. Read this white paper to learn about a platform that includes the best practices and the expertise to ensure successful SOA initiatives.
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Understanding Service-oriented Architecture and Its Impact on Small Manufacturers
Consona/Made2Manage Systems
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Within the manufacturing community, the arrival of the latest, greatest enterprise software technology is often met with skepticism. The right service-oriented architecture (SOA) application, however, can reverse such doubts, as SOA continues to emerge as the dominant technical platform for building next-generation business applications. Its potential to transform enterprise software applications is not only well hyped—it's also well documented.
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Service-oriented Architecture-Savior or Nemesis?
Hitachi Consulting Corporation
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Managed well, service-oriented architecture (SOA) offers a tremendous opportunity to make positive changes and lay a foundation that will allow IT to become responsive and cost-effective. But SOA is also a potential minefield: hype is raising expectations beyond reality in an environment that is already stressed. In fact, managed poorly, SOA can be an expensive and spectacular failure.
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