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We Don't Need A Reason!
Yes, that's what a BIKER is made of. He doesn't need a Reason for Going for a RIDE which he craves for. He don't need an occasion or a vacation to go for a Ride. He is the one who can just get ready instantaneously with his biking gears on and move on for a Long ride without thinking a moment too. And to facilitate that , the bikers have some wonderful online forums like Bikenomads , xBhp etc., in order to enjoy their ride with a group of bikers who shares the same thoughts and like-minded. And a BIKER'S code is 'Just Ride' and It should be always. You don't need a reason to enjoy your biking. We may go on for a long ride for a silly reasons too which you'll laugh out if you hear them.
I would like to share couple of instances where I along with some biker friends went for the Rides in the past just like that.
Masala Dosa G2G: Yes, that's one of the Ride which started with a casual discussion on a Forum and boom, the next day bunch of 10 to 12 people started towards Kanakapura Just for eating a Masala Dosa at a very famous local hotel called 'Vasu Hotel' which makes a mouth watering Masala Dosas. Its not an hi-fi hotel, its just a normal man's hotel which is in Kanakapura. This discussion started while someone said, there is an hotel which makes awesome dosas and there we decided to try out and within no time 10 to 12 people confirmed for the Get-together and we started the ride to Kanakapura next day early morning and reached the Place in no time, then hogged Dosas like there was no tomorrow and went to a empty road and started our another biker code, that is Stunts, Wheelies and Stoppies to show off their Stunt Skills. That was one awesome Ride and we did that ride Just like that and had an amazing times.
The Next one was the same kind of the ride which took us towards the famous Kamath hotel on Mysore road where Idli is very famous and Tasty. We went for a long Ride Just to eat Idli . This is also the same scene as Masala Dosa GTG where the ride happened Just like that and the reason was to eat Idli :) since we heard that the Idli is very tasty and we decided to Ride towards that destination.
Unfortunately I don't have any pictures saved in my hard disk and even its there, scattered somewhere in the HDD. These rides were done long back in 2004, 2005 and 2006 range.
The Next instance which I want to write about is a shor ride which turned a long ride.
One night, I Got a call from one of the bike nomad member at around 10:30 PM to make up a short ride to Skandagiri/or Kalavarahalli Betta near Nandi hills. While we were stopped for PitStop, suddenly a plan splashed in mind, why not ride to Belum??? anyways Some other bikers also were about to reach. Those bikers was planning a mega ride along with some biker forums like Madbulls, Wanderers, etc., Once we caught up with other guys, after some discussions, we all decided to go to Belum, but couple of the bikers with us couldn't convice their wives and girlfriend to go to Belum and they decided not to continue to Belum. Then myself and another biker Ashok decided to move to Belum. At the entrance of Nandi hills road, we stopped for Breakfast (road side idli hotel on Maruti OMNI) and after having Breakfast, we parted , myself and Ashok moved toward Belum at 10:00 AM and other 3 guys moved towards Skandagiri. Absolutely no plan or idea to go Belum, no preparations, no extra clothes. We decided to Move. First of all, not carried enough money, a biker friend lend us 1500/- for petrol and expenses and we started. After reaching Belum caves, we met with other biker friends from Different biker groups we discussed for some minutes and myself/Ashok went to see the caves inside. Spent time till 6:30 inside the caves.. Night booze, dinner etc., camp fire etc., Slept in Tents and those were one of the awesome times I spent. Met so many like minded bikers from different parts of India and enjoyed the good times.
Total distance covered: 660 KMs approx..
340 on way up and 320 on return .
We had planned total 140 kms ride, turned out 660 kms ride
Below are some pictures taken during the ride. Hope you like them.
In the same ways we went for many rides just for Coffee too in some cases and Just to have fun ride. So, our biker code is 'JUST RIDE' and 'We Don't Need A Reason".
To Sum up and to answer what defines me as an Indian Biker, As an Indian Biker, we don't need any reasons to go for a ride and we don't need to make huge plans or need any sponsors to go for a Ride, If we decide to go for a ride, we JUST DO IT! All we enjoy is the great pleasure which our ride gives us and the cool breeze which hits us while we are vrooooming on highways and the country roads. We enjoy it when the villagers and kids waves at us and when they Indicate our Headlights are ON while we pass through the villages, almost all the people who sees us in the Village roads indicates about this and we give a nice smile and wave at us saying its OK. We try out the yummy food at Highway Dhabas and enjoy food at small places in villages too. On the whole, these Rides are the ones which gives us life time experience which any travel won't give us. We Love to Ride, We Live to Ride and We are called 'BIKERS'.
I would like to share some pictures from my Biker friends too on how we group up for pictures, how we line-up our bikes and how we enjoy.
This post was written for Indiblogger's "The Castrol Power1 Blogging Contest" in association with Castrol Biking India.


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So the Mountain Brothers, a Philadelphia-based trio who've overcome years of major-label woes to independently release their debut album, Self Volume 1, are something of a novelty, though not a novelty act. Out of step with much of the hip-hop community, they've combined clever wordplay, stellar organic production, and -- freshly rescued from hip-hop's endangered species list -- a sense of humor.
Public Enemy set the standard for blending humor and intelligence in rap. Often misunderstood as a strictly serious ensemble, the group's undeniable genius on albums like 1990's Fear of a Black Planet wasn't the pumping, apocalyptic Bomb Squad-produced soundscapes or even the influential verses from Chuck D. Rather, it was the teaming of the unflappable Chuck with his comical, hyped-up partner in rhyme, Flavor Flav. It's hard to picture Public Enemy without Flav, or imagine its medicine-flavored lyrics without that spoonful of sugar to ease them down.
In recent years humor has been the key to top-selling releases from the Beastie Boys and the Pharcyde, but few others have so skillfully utilized comedy as a form of expression. And far too small a number have done so while bringing forth a genuine lyrical acumen. That's exactly what makes the Mountain Brothers' debut so noteworthy. To play off an album title by A Tribe Called Quest, the Brothers represent a hip-hop triple threat: beats, rhymes, and laughs.
Comprised of two Chinese-Americans and a Taiwanese-American (Scott Jung, a.k.a. Chops; Chris Wang, a.k.a. Peril-L; and Steve Wei, a.k.a. Styles), the trio's music is a mesh of harmonious Bob James- and Pete Rock-influenced grooves, courtesy of the baritone-voiced Chops, who handles a third of the rapping duties, most of the punch lines, and also plays a multitude of instruments to single-handedly craft the group's sound without samples. Additional vocals are in the deft hands of Peril-L, while one-liners like "I got ten times the ends/But only half the real friends" come from Styles, the group's most potent freestyle rapper.
Scheduled for a February release on the trio's own Pimpstrut label, the album combines mix-tape favorites like "Paperchase" with songs like "Galaxies: The Next Level," which bears the imprint of electro-funk pioneer Roger Troutman. The group comments on record industry complexities and familiar nine-to-five headaches on "Day Jobs" and delivers tongue-in-cheek pieces like "Love Poetry," which parodies the much-maligned rap love song. Their sources for joke material seem to come from anywhere: "Super Saturday" pokes fun at overblown commercials for monster truck events, while "Oh, Oh, Oh" honors Miami Bass booty-shaking.
"We're big fans of punch line MCs, like from Big Daddy Kane, Lord Finesse, to Common, Redman, Ras Kass," explains Chops from his home studio in Philadelphia. "Various cats that are about rhyming for the sake of rhyming and having lines that are funny or have twists in meaning to them."
Coming off a victory in Sprite's national Rhymes From the Mind contest in the summer of 1996, the trio was awarded an invaluable prize: instant radio airplay. Heard on urban frequencies throughout the nation, the trio's 60-second commercial spot for the soda was a bouncy track filled with keyboard stabs that professed love for the soft drink and whipped major-label A&Rs into a frenzy.
In 1996, Pennsylvania-based Ruffhouse inked a deal with the Mountain Brothers. It made them the first Asian-American hip-hop act signed to a major label but was also the official beginning of an arduous relationship that legally ended only a few months ago.
Unwilling to release the Mountain Brothers' completed album (one vinyl-only promotional single was issued across two years), Ruffhouse seemed to have its hands full with its stable of superstars, including the Fugees and Cypress Hill. The Mountain Brothers were apparently a difficult act to sell. "As time went by, they couldn't find a place to easily put us in terms of marketing, and so they wanted to push us in a direction that was more easier to sell," explains Styles.
The group found itself at odds with the label. "It was certain creative things," says Chops, sounding uneasy. "We had an album recorded, and we were happy with it at the time.... And there were suggestions made to have certain producers come in and remix stuff. Like certain people that happened to be hot at that particular second."
Ruffhouse maintains that its relationship with its corporate parent was partly to blame. "We're a joint venture with Sony," says Ruffhouse president Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo, who has also engineered and produced records by Cypress Hill, Spearhead, and others. "When I brought [the Mountain Brothers record] to the Sony Records radio and urban department, they didn't salute it. It took the wind out of my sails. I let [the band] go with its masters and did not charge a cent, nothing."


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Succulents Dying, How Can I Save Them?
Father's Day (Sunday, June 16 2013)
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Succulent Garden, kept on kitchen table in moderate to full light. Lightly sprayed as needed, watered deeply once a month. In medium planter, layer of rocks on bottom with Cactus soil and decorative rocks on top. Temperatures in the 70-80 range.
1 Fenestraria (Baby Toes)
1 Pleiospilos nelii (Split Rock)
1 Lithops (Living Stone, Rock Face)
1 Echeveria runyonii (Topsy Turvy)
4 Sedum Robotinctum (Pork & Beans)
Had an infestation of gnats, used insecticidal soap once daily for 3 days, then every two days for one week to kill gnats. Gnats ate the baby toes to death, I think. Overwatering also happened, with some split leaves and way too much growth. Baby toes eventually just all died. The split rock is liquifying after growing a new set of leaves. The rock face is looking very droopy and sickly. The topsy turvy is looking a little stressed with some dead leaves on the bottom, and it looks like it is shrinking a bit. Most of the pork & beans are dead or have shed most of the leaves. This all came on rather suddenly following a burst of growth in all of the plants, and right when I thought they were doing very well! Within the span of 1 week, they have gone from thriving to dead and dying. What am I doing wrong here, and is there any way to save the plants that remain?
if there was gnats there was likely too much moisture to begin with and sounds like that was compounded with the spraying of more water (soap). maybe pull them all out and let dry out as best you can before repotting. sure looked great in the beginning! gnats were bad this year for me too. as I understand it they are harmless, the adult gnats. the larva feed on roots. best way to eliminate gnats is to keep the soil dry.
Hey there,
I to have had similar issues with succulent gardens. Baby toes in particular can be tricky. First question: Did you get the baby toes from Lowes? If so, I'm assuming it came in a small 3" pot. They few I have bought came very root bound. Common mistake is to pot up without loosening the root ball and getting all the peat/organic soil out from the middle. If succulent leaves are falling off without shriveling, chances are you overwatered. I wouldnt mist at all and just give a good soaking in between waterings (let dry completely before resoaking).
To save the plants you have, I would take the advise above and unpot whats left, gently rinse any and all soil off what roots arent rotted and leave laying out to completely dry. My succulents grow much better now that I'm using Al's gritty mix.
Most succulent growers recommend NOT growing multiple species in a dish garden setup like that, as most require differ lighting and watering schedules. If you try to save these guys, maybe pot them into individual smaller clay pots (better airflow to root system) and get them a bit more established?
Good luck, key with succulents excellent drainage, strong filtered light and a good watering schedule (hardest part)
Definitely overwatered to death if you're misting AND watering. It looks like the pot has no drainage, either. The rocks at the bottom of the pot just isn't a good strategy for cacti and succulents.
I've never been able to keep lithops or baby toes alive, I just can't NOT water something for weeks. The sedum and the echeveria like more water than the lithops, split rock, and baby toes, so they shouldn't be in a pot together.
I had a hard learning curve last year with our first Baby Toes... yes, they came from Lowe's last year and this year as well, but I have loosened up and cleaned up the root balls both times. Last year, we kept moving them outside in mid day and inside in the evening, misting gently every other day or so, then my husband left them outside in direct sun in midsummer and the whole center of the plant burnt and died. I was able to nurse it back to health in a window sill that never got direct sun, but plenty of indirect filtered light (the picture shows it nice and healthy again)... then our kid got his hands on it one day in a naughty mood and emptied all the soil out of the pot (into the living room carpet!) and pinched all the healthy "toes" which killed them all.... Yes, he got into a lot of trouble and hasn't messed with our plants since....
Do you think there is a chance to regrow the baby toes if there are any viable roots left, or would I do better to just get another plant and try again?
Hi mom,
In my experience, Fenestraria, Pleiospilos nelii, and Lithops should never be planted with other plants. They do best alone.
From what I can see in your photo, the Pleiospilos looks like a goner. I have learned that, for me at least, I should only water these plants 3-4 times a year TOPS. I lost a lot of lithops before I finally figured out a schedule that works for me. Usually, if they start to look wrinkly, that indicates to me that they need water.
If the plants have roots, water them and water them thoroughly..until you see water coming out the drain hole. Then don't water again until the soil is dry. If you need to stick a skewer into the soil to determine this, then do so, because the lower parts of the pot take a little longer to dry out than the section closest to the top which is actually exposed to air and light. Misting is typically only done when trying to get something without roots to grow roots.
Your potting medium should be very well draining. As sradleye pointed out, if you had gnats, chances are your soil was too water retentive. Try a mix of cactus soil, perlite and crushed granite (chicken grit) or some other small stones. Mix at a 25/50/25 ratio or @ 40/60 if you can only get cactus soil and perlite. Pot up everything in this mix, just not in the same pot, then leave alone for about 5-7 days. After that, you can begin to water as I described above.
Good luck!
To answer you original question "Succulents dying, how can I save them?". The quick answer - you won't save them. Throw them away. If you really are interested in growing healthy plants, you have lots of work to do. It's a great hobby, but you can't go into it blindly.
I will try and keep this as simple as I can, please don't take offense:
- You should not be growing these plants until you have done at least a modicum of research, unless your intention is to only have them as temporary, short-lived decorative plants. These plants were doomed from the start. Poor pot selection, poor soil mix, inadequate light, inadequate air movement, inadequate temperature range, and an owner with a lack of information. I partially blame the retailer for selling an attractive but terribly ineffective mini-garden.
- Succulents ARE NOT houseplants. They will not be healthy indoors without significant effort. What you may think are "healthy" plants are instead plants that are tolerant of abuse which can only put up with so much before they start to go downhill. Most succulents need fresh air and sunshine for at least a few months a year. Indoors year-round they are essentially being tortured.
-"gnats" are fruit flies. They feed off of organics in the soil, like decomposing peat. Peat is probably the single worst ingredient for growing pot plants.
-We have all been in the same position. We have all killed plants in the beginning. What defines success, IMO, is how you take it from there.
'terribly ineffective dish garden' is exactly what I thought, or, closer to the truth, 'Someone was selling you a pot of plenty of failure'.
Mark's (X) informative post points to the problems there - inappropriately matched plants, information given to you that is completely at odds with the truth (no matter who the grower is) and probably bad soil in a pot that doesn't stand a chance of growing those well. I'd return it and inform that that this is an example of corporate greed which they shouldn't be involved in.
If you really like those plants, and Lowe's is the only place that you can get them, get another planter and some small pots - I think each of those plants can be grown on their own, and while you may have to bring them in in the winter (none of them are cold-hardy), you can grow them outside the rest of the year.
Bravo, sir. We need to paper the country's mixed-plant dish outlets with this gospel.
OK, I just need ,need, need to be contrarian. I have had success growing a bunch of these succulents together. Below are two views of one planter. The plants are mostly 2 - 4 years old. Most are growingand have filled in nicely ecxept for that D@rn Cereus 'Ming THing'. The Echeveria could stand to have its head cut off but the stapeliads, Huernias, Opuntia, Plieosopilos neli and the others are doing well. They bloom and grow. I have had to trade out rocks for smaller rocks around plants , especially the baby toes.. There used to be two huge E. perle von nurnberg ( or E. metalica) but I cut one back and the roots died and did not pup so I planted another Faucaria Tigrina and P. bulusi in its place, and so far so good. They are outside.
I do have them in a very lean mix, raised with rocks in the center. When I water, I will water the side with the hearnia and stapeliad and dribble some on Ms. neli and friends. I did put in a P. neli "royal blush" and watered it too soon and it croaked, but that was the only death I have had in this pot.
If you click on the image it will enlarge.
It is possible but one has to beware of the details. Sun , dirt , watering wants. I try to get things in pots referenced to cold hardiness. I would never buy a potted up arrangement with these unless I planned to take it apart and rebuild it.
Your glazed pot and the large rocks on top combine to slow evaporation of the soil dangerously. I like the rock mulch to help deal with the Texas heat and the extreme evaporation here, but I have an unglazed pot that has thick walls. In Your case , the combination of both in an indoor situation helps with your kiss of death scenario. The big rocks are pretty but they don't allow much air through.. Combine this combination with your water retentive peat based soil and woe baby. Bad news.
This post was edited by wantonamara on Sat, Jul 20, 13 at 18:08
Congratulations on a beautiful set of plants! I had a Ming Thing once, and it eventually got so big that I had it in a pot on its own next to the garden gate, so I presume that you will eventually be faced with having to replace it in the dish. On the other hand, here in So. Cal, near the shore, we have quite different conditions from those in Texas!


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Wenge vs. Peruvian Walnut
Wenge, Melletia laurentii, is one of the most sought after species of hardwood in the world today. Available in 4/4 and 8/4 thick nesses woodworkers of all walks prize this dark black/brown species with very close, fine almost black veins. Cabinet manufactures, flooring contractors and the marquetry industry all appreciate the dark appearance of this wood. Used by flooring manufactures for its dark rich color and its demonstrative inlay characteristics, Wenge is also used for its high natural resistance to abrasion and wear in floor applications.
Wenge is a heavy density wood with a high bending strength and high resistance to shock loads. Care must be taken in kiln drying as this species seasons very slowly and requires much care to reduce surface checking. This material is extremely durable and resistant to termite attack.
Wenge works fairly well with hand and machine tools but has a moderate blunting effect on cutting edges. It requires pre-boring for nailing applications. There are resin cells in the wood structure that can interfere with gluing and polishing. Filling will help in obtaining a very good finish. Wenge is very stable in service, with very little movement in most applications.
Wenge comes mostly from Zaire, Cameroon and Gabon. One reason that Wenge is so sought after is caused by the availability. With some of the civil unrest in the part of the world where this species comes from it has become almost impossible for the lumber concerns to export most lumber items. With pressure from world governments and economic concerns to arrange a working peace in that region we hope to see the market open up again soon. Just when that may happen is anyone's guess.
Peruvian Walnut, Juglans neotropica, is another dark wood that is related to the other Walnuts of the world. Sometimes referred to as South American Walnut, this species grows from Argentina north through Peru, Columbia, Venezuela and up into Mexico.
This species has always been used where dark to black color is desirable. The trees are quite large for walnut, reaching a height of 60 feet and sometimes free of branches for 30 feet, but usually clear for at least 15'.
Peruvian Walnut dries well, but very slowly. Care must be taken to allow enough time to air dry or pre dry to avoid twisting. A medium amount of movement in service should be anticipated. However if a period of time can be programmed to allow the material to acclimate before final installation greater success can be obtained.
The heartwood is a chocolate brown with a slight dark red cast, usually noticeable in the rough. Peruvian Walnut is considerably darker than its American cousin, Juglans nigra. This material, especially the sapwood, is liable to powder post beetle attack. The material is resistant to preservative treatment and biodegradation. However the sapwood is permeable. This species works extremely well with both hand and machine tools. Peruvian Walnut will take an excellent finish and will obtain a high luster. Unlike Wenge, Peruvian Walnut slices and peels readily for veneers, but once again will dry very slowly. Peruvian Walnut does, however, glue, nail and screw well.
Peruvian walnut has been used for furniture, cabinet, architectural and flooring applications. It is desired by flooring companies mostly for its dark, almost black appearance. We have noticed recently an increase in demand for this species, primarily because of the lack of availability of Wenge.
This is a good species to know about and use where a dark to black color is desired. The only drawback appears to be a shortage of thicker sizes. 4/4 and 5/4 are readily cut but less 6/4 and very little 8/4 are cut due to the difficulty in drying.
Both of the above species are good to know about and use.
Most woodworkers who have used both tend to use them again and again, primarily due to the stark contrast created when utilized with a lighter colored species in any application. Both of these species, Wenge and Peruvian Walnut is a real asset to the woodworker and should be included in many design specifications.
Their richness and beauty make both extremely desirable and prized by the consumer.
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SBS' Interactive Division Enters Into An Agreement With ZoomRadar™ LLC To Provide Hispanic Users With Real Time Weather
MIAMI, March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) interactive division, SBS Interactive has entered into an agreement with ZoomRadar™ to provide Hispanic users with real time weather content on all 17 radio station websites and national portals, including www.mega.tv and www.lamusica.com.
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SBS Interactive users can access six-day forecasts in their metro area as well as use ZoomRadar™'s exclusive hyper local interactive weather map. ZoomRadar™ tools include forecasting the severity and time of arrival of extreme weather at a user's location, live video coverage of severe weather from Storm Chasers, among other tools.
"Our goal is to continue offering our Hispanic users a variety of content. Weather is an important part of our daily lives and the everyday weather enthusiast will love engaging with the ZoomRadar™ tool," says Andrew Polsky, VP of Digital Sales for SBS Interactive. "We're very pleased to be able to offer our users the most comprehensive weather service available online. SBS' decision to undertake this project with ZoomRadar™ not only affirms our position as one of the leading online Portals, but additionally provides unique and focused content and information, so that our global audience may better plan their lives and daily activities." " ZoomRadar™ is thrilled at the opportunity to partner with SBS interactive in expanding our offerings to the vast Spanish speaking audience. ZoomRadar™'s technology enables users to control their own weather experience. From zooming the radar map all the way down to their house to zooming out and checking the weather across country, we are certain SBS Interactive users will come to value and rely on this technology," stated Jeff Berardelli, President of ZoomRadar™ LLC. Some of the more popular options available to SBS Interactive users are full access to local weather content, extended forecasts, radar images and real-time weather. The new weather section on our sites also features very practical and innovative applications, such as weather cameras, storm tracking tools that reflect storm information and time of arrival for locations in the path, storm reports with severe weather and damage nationwide, minute to minute updates, national radar data every 10 minutes, severe weather warning with clickable national weather service information, 10,000+ clickable temperatures & observations from the US, Canada and the Caribbean. City, state and zip code "Quick Zoom" options are also available on the sites. About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres. SBS has 3 of the top 6 Spanish-language stations in the nation including the #1 Spanish station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City (WPAT is ranked #3 and KLAX is ranked #6). The Company also owns and operates MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events throughout the country and operates LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company's corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com. About ZoomRadar™ LLC. Founded 5 years ago, ZoomRadar™ was the first company to introduce interactive radar on the web. Now almost every media website in the country features interactive weather content. Today ZoomRadar™ continues to be on the cutting edge of weather technology. We are the official provider of radar for the Storm Chasers TV show on Discovery Channel. Our soon to be released app for iphone, droid and ipad has innovative features and proprietary algorithms that will change user expectations forever! As of now ZoomRadar™ has no less than 8 developers working on web, mobile and social media technology. There is simply no web project we can't handle. Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com Media & Press Contact : Vladimir Gomez , Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., Director, Marketing and Communications (305) 644-4817, firstname.lastname@example.com Out Our Best Services for Investors
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Yes, California has the most restrictive laws. There is new regulation coming into effect in January 2013 that will simplify smog tests for vehicles with model years 2000 or later. You can find more info at the BAR website.
It may surprise people, but most smog check stations still use manual paper forms. Using an automated work order system such as Smog Advantage ensures that the station follows regulations. For example, by law, these stations are supposed to check and fill your tires and you must receive an estimate before work is done.


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Dad, Tom, is a London cab driver.
Represented England at Boys and Youths level before turning professional in 1995 after being overlooked for full international honours.
As a 15 year old junior member at Sunningdale, he used to practise with Nick Faldo.
Captured Sunningdale Foursomes as an amateur in 1994 with Steve Webster, now a colleague on The European Tour.
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By Tekoa Da Silva http://bullmarketthinking.com/
I had the chance to speak with chairman and founder of Casey Research yesterday, Doug Casey, out of Uruguay. It was an excellent conversation on markets and more, but due to telephone line quality, only printed highlights of the interview are shared below.
When asked about the best asset class in the world right now for investors, Doug said, "Gold and silver are perhaps the best places to be right now, and I kind of hate to say that, because they've been in huge bull markets for the last 10-12 years really. At this point they're fair value, and I continue buying them. I think a substantial portion of everybody's net worth should be in physical gold and silver at this point, because they're the only financial assets that aren't simultaneously somebody else's liability. There's no counter-party risk with them, and that's critical."
Doug further added that, "The junior gold stocks now, compared to gold, are about the cheapest that they've ever been. So if somebody wants to participate in that highly volatile, very speculative space, now is the perfect time to do it. Over many years, there have been many markets where they've gone up 10 to 1, fallen back 95%, than they go up 10 to 1 again. And some of the stocks go up 50 to 1, or 100 to 1. So now is the perfect time to look to get involved in them. Because one thing the governments are going to be doing, is creating trillions more dollars, and that's going to create other bubbles. So if you're well positioned, you can capitalize on that, and make a fortune as the greater depression dawns upon most people.
There is almost certainly going to be a bubble in gold and silver, and a super-bubble in the companies that explore for and mine them."
When it comes to researching quality junior resource companies, Doug added that, "I'm a big fan of the Cambridge House shows, because they generally have several hundred junior mining companies, and the advantage of the shows, is that you get to meet the management of these companies. The most important thing when you're investing in these stocks…is meeting the guys that are running the company, getting a personal impression, and sizing them up. In addition, you get the chance to listen to dozens of stories in a day, which give you an idea of what these companies are all about. So I urge people to go to the show coming up in Vancouver. Cambridge House does a great job, and I'll be there for the entire time."
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has briefed some 300 local chief executives, disaster risk reduction officers, the military, police and other sectoral representatives on the current status of the Project Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (Project NOAH) in the Caraga region.
In the recently concluded three-day regional Summit on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, DOST Regional Dir. Dominga D. Mallonga, vice-chair of prevention/mitigation of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), said the project aims to provide a six-hour lead time warning to vulnerable communities of impending floods and to produce an enhance flood maps within two years.
Since the project was started last year, she said it is expected that the enhanced flood maps will be available by December, this year.
In her 10-minute presentation, she said among the eight components under the project is the Hydrometreological Sensors Development, where the governors and mayors of localities within the Agusan River Basin were enjoined to install Automatic Rain Gauges (ARGs) and Automatic Water Level Monitoring Sensors (AWLMS).
The current concentrations of 29 ARGs and 34 AWLMS are in the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur. The other areas along the Agusan River Basin area will soon be provided with these equipment.
The other component known as the Disaster Risk Exposure and Assessment for Mitigation-Light Detection and Ranging (DREAM-LIDAR) aims to produce three-dimensional image maps for major rivers in the Philippines, including the Agusan River. The DREAM component will create stunning 3D images which are reliable, detailed and up-to date flood models of the country's major river basins and watersheds.
She said that two airplanes were leased from UP to help get the data. The project already started in Pampanga and an aerial view of the Agusan River was already taken during the early part of this year.
Another component is the Flood NET where a center will be in place to help monitor the data on flooding.
Other components include the Hazards Information Media, Enhancing Geo-Hazards Mapping through LIDAR, Doppler System Development, Landslide Sensors development and the Storm Surge Inundation Mapping.
Mallonga also discussed the PAGASA Rainfall Warning System Color Code and the penalties for stealing, keeping or tampering with the government risk reduction and preparedness equipment, accessories and similar facilities under RA 10344. The penalties ranges from 2 to 15 years imprisonment and or fines from P200,000 to P3 million. She added that mere possession of such equipment is already a prima facie evidence for prosecution and imposition of penalties.
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Few Formula One drivers have shown more dedication to the learning of their craft than Mark Webber. For several seasons it seemed that whenever Michael Schumacher was running during an open test or practice session, Webber wouldn't be far behind, striving to pick up tips from the master himself.
Yet although Webbers dedication hasn't diminished, some may argue his potential as a race winner and world champion has. Does he really have what it takes to get close to Fernando Alonso or Kimi Raikkonen? As Formula One racing's only Australian driver gets ready to take the start of his fifth home Grand Prix in Melbourne this weekend, he knows that he's still got plenty to prove - not least dealing with his very speedy young team mate, Nico Rosberg. Australia will expect - but can Webber deliver?
Webber's determination to succeed is obvious, and has driven him throughout his career. Without the breaks of more affluent rivals, he made his Formula One debut relatively late by modern standards - and right at the blunt end of the grid. His journey to the top flight had taken him through Formula 3000 and sportscar racing (where he suffered an infamous flip in his Mercedes CLK at the Le Mans 24 Hours race) - with Formula One only beckoning after fellow Australian Paul Stoddart took control of the Minardi team.
Of course, Webber's Formula One debut at the 2002 Australian Grand Prix has become the stuff of racing legend. Not only did he get to the end of an incident-packed race, in which just eight out of 22 starters were classified as finishers, but he also managed to take two championship points in fifth place. Considering the uncompetitive car he was in, it was a remarkable achievement.
His career continued on its upward trajectory with a move the following year to Jaguar Racing, where he quickly proved his pace with a string of strong qualifying performances - third on the grid for both the Brazilian and Hungarian races. He was less successful in the races themselves, retiring six times and with a best performance of three sixth places - but he consistently out-performed team mates Antonio Pizzonia and, later, Justin Wilson. After a second season with Jaguar, including P2 and P3 grid spots, Webber announced that he would be moving to the Williams team - and the paddock anticipated great things.
However, so far, Webber is yet to deliver on his promise and prove himself a potential world champion. His single-lap performance remains blistering. Last season he out-qualified team mate Nick Heidfeld 9:5 - and then beat substitute Antonio Pizzonia 5:0 after the German was injured. But the Aussie's race performances have been relatively disappointing by contrast, thanks to a combination of bad luck, poor reliability and occasional driver error. Both he and Heidfeld beat each other six times last season - but the German took two second place finishes, while Webber's best result was a single third.
And now Webber is facing what could be his greatest challenge yet, in the shape of new team mate Nico Rosberg. The young German proved himself in his first ever Grand Prix, qualifying five places below Webber in 12th place, but powering through the field in fine style to finish the race seventh - just one place below the more experienced Australian. In Malaysia, Rosberg out-qualified Webber (they emerged in third and fourth respectively) before being forced to retire with engine failure. If the season continues in a similar vein could we see Webber struggling to keep his rival in check?
Webber's greatest strengths are his commitment to teamwork, natural pace and ballsy racing style. It's an outlook that reminds many of the last Australian to become world champion, Alan Jones, in 1980. That was also done in a Williams powered by a Cosworth V8 engine - and Webber will still be hoping to make history repeat itself. But unless he's able to stamp his authority on both his team and his young team mate, that may be a diminishing dream.


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- Net interest margin holds at 3.56%.
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB - Get Report) reported a decline in third-quarter earnings, as the bottom line was affected by several one-time items, including a $24 million in charges related to mortgage putback demands.
The Cincinnati lender reported third-quarter earnings of available to common shareholders of $354 million, or 38 cents a share, meeting the consensus estimate of analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.
Earnings declined from $376 million, or 40 cents a share, during the second quarter, and $381 million, or 40 cents a share, during the third quarter of 2011.
In addition to the mortgage putback charge, the sequential earnings decline reflected $26 million in charges related to the redemption of trust preferred shares, which was an industry trend for regional banks because the Federal Reserves proposed rules to implement the Basel III capital requirements will exclude most trust preferred shares from regulatory Tier 1 capital. This "capital treatment event" enabled banks to redeem trust preferred shares at favorable terms for a limited period. The earnings decline from the second quarter also reflected a $16 million negative valuation adjustment on a warrant that Fifth Third holds in Vantiv (VNTV). During the second quarter, Fifth Third had seen a $56 million pre-tax gain from a positive adjustment in valuation for the warrant. Fifth Third reported third-quarter net interest income of $907 million, increasing from $899 million the previous quarter, and $902 million, a year earlier. The company's net interest margin net interest margin (NIM) -- the difference between the average yield on loans and investments and the average cost for deposits and borrowings -- was 3.56%, which was the same level as in the second quarter, while narrowing from 3.65% a year earlier. Most banks are facing pressure on their net interest margins, with the Federal Reserve keeping its target federal funds rate in a range of zero to 0.25% since the end of 2008, while the central bank in September significantly increased its purchases of long-term mortgage-backed securities, in an effort to keep long-term rates at historically low levels. Third-quarter average loans were $82.9 billion, increasing slightly from the second quarter, but 5% year-over-year. Average commercial and industrial loans grew by 1% sequentially and 15% year-over-year, to $33.1 billion. Average residential mortgage loans were up 3% quarter-over-quarter, and 16% year-over-year, to $11.6 billion.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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Customer Friendly or Innkeeper Friendly?
I apologize for the blury photo. The lighting in "Juanita Greenberg's" in Charleston, South Carolina, wasn't conducive for taking photos with my BlackBerry. Nevertheless, I wanted to capture this image.
The bottom of the menu says, "No separate checks for parties of 6 or more." What struck me as unfortunate about that policy is that the time when separate checks are needed MOST is when there is a large group of people. Because it's challenging for most wait staff to divide a check among several different parties, especially when no one raises their hand to offer to pay for the common appetizers, a no-separate-checks policy prevents the hassle. It's a policy that is not customer friendly, but rather waiter-friendly. That's backwards, in my opinion.
The policy should say, "For parties of 6 or more, please let your waiter know in advance if you want separate checks at the table." Even if the patrons don't let the waiter know about their wish for separate checks, the waiter should do it anyway. Most people have more plastic than cash in their wallets. It's not as hard as it used to be to divide a bill among many parties.
And how does this relate to innkeeping? One thing I have certainly learned about innkeeping is how hard it is. Because it can be so hard – mostly due to have a small or no staff and attempting to be everything to the guests – innkeepers often set ground rules. These ground rules are usually stated on the policies page of your web site and/or in the confirmation email sent to guests. And these ground rules often keep you from losing your sanity.
Nevertheless, I encourage innkeepers to take a fresh look at your policies, rules, procedures, etc. and determine which are more innkeeper-friendly than guest-friendly. I know that you don't want to be a doormat to your guests, but take a look at things from the guest perspective and see if there's any room for change. No changes might be necessary, but you could do your customers a favor by thinking critically about them from time to time. Ask a friend who is NOT an innkeeper to take a look and offer feedback. Gaining a fresh perspective can help your business stay fresh and appealing.
**Due to the transfer of the blog, in order to preserve the comments from the old site they have been copied here…
- Monica said…
- Jay- From your perspective, where do YOU think innkeepers could 'loosen up'?
You've read the forums, you know what we complain about…guests who arrive at noon no matter how many times you repeat that check-in is at 3 or 4PM, guests who state they have no food issues and then say they 'can't eat that' as you place it in front of them, a million different cuts that end up bleeding an innkeeper dry during the course of a day.
If YOU could design the perfect set of policies, what would they say?
April 11, 2009 7:45 PM
Innkeeper @ The Claiborne House B&B said… - I would also like to hear the answer to what policies we could lighten up on, and are unnecessary? I am not being negative, I would like to be enlightened.
Someone on our innspiring.com forum mentioned as a guest at check in time getting the list of rules and policies from an innkeeper. That is totally out of line (we all know we post the rules and policies in the in-room books!) ha ha
Feedback would be great on this article. THANKS! Shellie
April 14, 2009 11:04 AM
- Judy Hotchkiss said…
- How do you do it without posting signs? You work it into the welcome tour and initial conversation. Most people just want to know "how things work at an inn." THEN they feel comfortable when they have that info. Set everything up for success, not failure Our breakfast meat is on the side-no more closet vegetarians causing trouble. It can be removed at the last minute. If they show up too early, well, be gracious but not much you can do with a body still in the bed! Whip out a map for a great lunch spot! ID troublemakers in advance and try to help. IF they are really so far out you cannot help, cut them loose with a suggestion of which property might better suit their needs. You don't need perfect policies; you need perfect communication. PS we are almost always right at hand and available for questions. That helps a lot!
April 14, 2009 5:34 PM
Marsh Hen said… - We have set our check in time at "3P to 6P and please call ahead if you plan to arrive outside of these times." Here at the Blue Heron, nap time or down time for the innkeepers is somewhere between 1P and 3P. I used to get so unnerved at folks showing up before 3P without so much as a call. Bill started telling folks (who mentioned arriving early) it was fine to arrive between 12P and 1P as long as the room was ready. I seriously thought about doing him bodily harm. Then I realized how much easier it was. When they arrive early we simply tell them the innkeepers will be available after 4:30 pm for wine and cheese hour. We get our nap or personal time out….and enjoy getting to know our guests later in the afternoon. I know…it sounds like we are being door mats…but what is really important to us is a couple hours break. This way we get our break and the guests are happy to bootr
April 14, 2009 8:25 PM
- info said…
- This is what have found to work for both us and our guests for check. When they make a reservation, we send a e-mail confirmation that includes a flexible check in time (anytime after 1pm). We state we would love to greet them personaly, but in the event we are doing errands or enjoying our great outdoors, to the right hand side of our front door is a metal mailbox wit a envelope with their name on it. Inside the envelope will be a welcome letter with the basic check in information, and keys to the front door and their room. The guests love it because it gives them the freedom to make a relaxing journey to us, and it also give us the freedom to do afternoon/evening activities. It has been such a release of frustration as you waited for guest to arrive hours late.
April 16, 2009 10:57 AM
Monica said… - I guess I'm still confused at how any innkeeper can have rooms ready for guests at noon. We are sometimes just finishing cleaning the kitchen from breakfast!
For Marsh Hen: How do you let guests in at 1 PM but still get your downtime? If you have to greet the guests, you aren't getting your downtime. At 1 PM I look like the dog's dinner! I've, maybe, just finished cleaning 7 guest rooms. More than likely, I still have 2 left to go at that point. Every time I answer the door it's an extra 20-30 minutes tacked onto the cleaning.
For info: Do you put the envelopes out at 1 PM and then go about your day? How do you know guests don't need assistance? Many of our guests are elderly and want someone to take their bags from the car to the room.
I struggle with this daily in season. I NEED to sit down and collect my thoughts but that just doesn't happen. Pretty much 4 months of the year, I'm a robot.
I HAVE to answer the door. A large percentage of my business is walk-ins. I can't let the doorbell go unanswered.
However, all of that wasn't the original question asked of Jay. I'd like to know what policies he thinks B&B's need to change.
April 17, 2009 7:45 PM
- info said…
- Monica,
We only put the letter out if we are going to leave the house. You certainly could put it out when you wanted to have down time, and then you don't have to get intrupted. We put our phone number in the letter so if they have questions they can call. It rings onto our cell phone so they can catch us almost anywhere. We do not have many guests that need assistance with luggage, so we have not had a problem with that.
April 23, 2009 4:07 PM
Jay Karen said… - Sorry for the delay, folks.
When I made the post, I had no specific innkeeping policy or procedure in mind that I feel unjustifiably weighs more on the innkeeper-friendly side than the guest-friendly side, like the "No separate bills for parties of 6 or more" policy I encountered. Seeing that statement on the menu simply made me think – what policies MIGHT innkeepers have that are designed more to make their lives easier than the guests', but that on the surface might seem unreasonable to the guest? It seemed unreasonable to me that a restaurant would not allow separate checks for large groups, when in fact large groups are the ones who probably would need separate checks more than small groups.
But since you're challenging me to think critically about what might seem to the guest to be unreasonable and that appears to be designed to make the innkeepers' lives easier, here are a few that come to mind. BUT…I want everyone to know that I'm not siding with the guest perspective on this. I realize what it takes to run an inn, and you HAVE to have some policies that are designed to allow you to keep your sanity and bank account in order, even though they might not seem like "guest friendly" policies on the surface to some. I also recognize that some polices might not SEEM guest friendly, but they're ultimately designed to make sure the guest experience is what you're hoping to deliver.
Not allowing someone to book the entire inn…
I know many innkeepers don't allow a single party to take over the entire house…and I know why. They can be a nightmare to deal with, and many times they act like the house is their own, i.e. wandering into the kitchen, being more disrespectful of the property, etc. Still, to the potential guest it doesn't make much sense, because the potential guest will assume THEIR party will not be a hassle, and why wouldn't a business owner be willing to sell-out the entire house? When I worked in the golf industry, it was not uncommon for a corporate event to take over a golf course for the entire day. I never heard of a course owner turning down that opportunity, even if it meant their regular, public customer had to be turned away for the day. So, on the surface, it does seem like an innkeeper-friendly, guest-unfriendly policy to not allow a group to take over all rooms for a weekend. It would probably be a good idea to have ready an explanation for inquiring guests that would make them respond with, "Oh…ok. I get it."Cancellation penalties…
Simply having cancellation fees will seem to many guests as an unfriendly policy, because I would imagine some guests place B&Bs in the same context as restaurants, hotels, etc. If you cancel at a restaurant or most hotels, you don't pay a fee (although some high-end hotels are starting to be more aggressive about cancellation fees). Most golf courses don't have tee time cancellation fees – even for no-shows! Guests might not care what kind of burden a cancellation places on the innkeeper and won't necessarily take the time to think about matters from the innkeeper perspective. I generally think that innkeepers have fair cancellation policies, especially when you're able to rebook a room. Most of you will not penalize the cancelling party beyond a small fee if you can rebook a room. I think the key here, like with most policies that guests might not "get," is to be a good communicator. The personal nature of B&Bs lends itself well to explaining why certain policies are in place. In a 4-room inn, if someone cancels their room for the weekend, that's 25% of the entire inventory going out the door, especially if there's no time to rebook it. If a hotel sold 25% of their rooms to a corporate event, that corporation would have to sign a contract for those rooms. If they cancelled, they would still have to pay for the rooms under the contract. This is no different. Have some good, understandable explanations in your pocket for when guests want to argue or discuss cancellation matters. Explaining that it's a pain in the butt to rebook a room and that is why I have to charge you is probably not the right way to goNo early check-ins…
Again, I complete get it. There's barely enough time to turn the rooms around, let alone accommodate those who want their room at 11 am, rather than 4 pm. If a guest has the ability to drop off their luggage before check-in hours, they would probably be happy about things. It's when they can't drop off their belongings before stated hours that might make guests think this is an unfriendly procedure designed only to make things more convenient for the innkeeper. Guests – especially first-time inngoers – probably don't understand that YOU alone might be serving breakfast, running check-outs, cleaning rooms, etc. Most innkeepers say they take these early check-in requests on a case-by-case basis, which is probably the best thing to do. Again, it comes down to communication. Do you state in your confirmation emails that you might not be able to accommodate early check-ins, because you might be too busy serving breakfast, administering check-outs and cleaning rooms? Or, do you just say that you can't accommodate early check-ins and leave it up to the guests to figure out why? A little knowledge can go a long way to producing understanding. Even such, you know you'll still have guests asking for it.These are just a few examples. Some innkeepers say their policies regarding children and pets fall into this category. Same for policies about using candles. I would imagine others might be inflexible breakfast hours. Please remember – I get it. I understand why a lot of these policies and procedures exist. Your guests and potential guests might not. How can you effectively communicate the WHY behind these policies and rules?
In a recent survey (results soon to be released) conducted with the help of TripAdvisor, approximately 1 in 5 people who have never stayed at a B&B cited "too many rules and policies to deal with" as a reason they haven't stayed at a B&B. I'm not saying innkeepers need to drive themselves crazy by changing policies with the hope of getting the 20% who think there are too many rules. I'm just giving you something to think about, although you probably already think about it all the time.
If there was a little explanation as to WHY the restaurant doesn't allow separate checks for parties of 6 or more, I might not think it's such an unfriendly policy. But without that understanding or knowledge, it doesn't make sense and makes me think unfavorably about the management.
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Today is Day 2 of The Pea's school field trip to the Coloma Outdoor Discovery School. By tonight she will have learned a lot about the culture of the people during the California Gold Rush through songs, skits, demonstrations and other hands-on activities.
She'll also have read my first letter, dated March 30 1849 (parents were asked to write 2 letters to their children, writing as though it were Gold Rush times and our children were out in the gold fields), and no doubt will be looking forward to receiving the second one. Since neither Alfie nor I accompanied the class as parent chaperones (not that I mind: slaving away at a learning station all day, eating hotdogs and getting 20 excited fourth graders to go to bed with no cellphone coverage or internet connection for 3 days is not my idea of fun), I figured my way of contributing to her Gold Rush experience would be to make my letters as kickass 1849-style as entertaining, encouraging and authentic as possible. You be the judge as to whether I've succeeded.
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Letter to My Daughter, March 30 1849
Today we sent The Pea off on a 3-day school trip to the Coloma Outdoor Discovery School. For the next 3 days she'll be hiking, baking cornbread, panning for gold, and learning about life during the Gold Rush times. It's a fabulous opportunity for her to gain some hands-on learning, not to mention a sense of responsibility and independence.
To further immerse the kids in their experience, parents are asked to write two letters to their children. The letters will be given to the kids at bedtime, one letter for each night they're away. We're supposed to pretend it's 1849 and our children are actually away in the gold fields. Apparently some parents really go all out to the point of aging the paper they write on.
I won't pretend I didn't think about soaking my paper in a tea bath to give it that yellowed look, but I didn't have time, so I had to content myself with sealing the envelope with sealing wax and a signet stamper (hopefully that will merit a few "cool" points among her friends). Here's what I wrote for Day 1:
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If I were given the power to right just one wrong in this world, I think I'd want to put an end to children dying of hunger, sickness and war. Now that I'm a parent, the thought of any child leaving this world before he or she has even had a chance to experience its wonders just rips me apart.
Now that the tragedy in Japan has grabbed the attention of the whole world, I'm reminded of Sadakio Sasaki , the Japanese girl who tried to fold one thousand origami cranes after she contracted leukemia as a result of radiation from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in World War II. According to Japanese legend, the crane is a mystical and holy creature, and anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish. Some stories say she only got to 644 cranes before she passed away (her friends completed the rest), others say she completed the cranes. Tragic as the ending may be, I like to think that the cranes worked, sort of: Sadakio's memory will live forever. Thanks to her, the origami crane has become a worldwide symbol of hope.
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Is it still a vacation if you didn't have fun?
Did I once think that driving 6 hours for a trip that normally takes 3.5 hours constituted the Road Trip From Hell? How about 7 hours? Or how about 14.5 hours (15 if you count the half hour we spent digging the car out of the snow) the very next day? Sure, the skiing was great, but the 4 hours we spent on the slopes this weekend was an insignificant part of our "vacation" compared to the time we spent driving there and back.
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It's Time to Ski!
Having grown up in a tropical country, I've always envied people who can ski, especially kids; I love the way they schuss down the slopes with no fear whatsoever. So two years ago, when the kids started clamoring to learn to ski and snowboard, I really wanted to let them -- but we decided to wait and see. The 2 main drawbacks in my mind were safety and cost; safety, because neither Alfie nor I are skiers so there was no way we could teach them or protect them or even accompany them, and cost, because, well, skis and snowboards and lift tickets and helmets and lessons cost a lot.
Now here we are, two years later, having just completed our first family ski trip and already looking forward to planning another one! So what has changed?
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I always knew I'd own a Kitchen Mixer. My mother owned one, and I have many happy childhood memories baking cookies and brownies and cakes with that mixer. She always said a Kitchen Aid mixer was expensive, but it would last a lifetime, and my 9-year-old self really took that to heart.
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Until a couple of weeks ago, the only way I could take a self-portrait was to stand in front of a mirror, or hold the camera at arm's length and end up with a huge, distorted face.
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