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Visit the Historic Markers Page Visit the Historic Driving Tour Page Cobb County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Georgia. Because of growth, the county faced the challenge of preserving its rich past, while accommodating the demand for new development. Cobb answered the problem by creating an active preservation partnership. One of the group's early accomplishments was the 1988 publication of "Architecture, Archaeology and Landscapes: Resources for Historic Preservation in Unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia," the AA&L, which is a comprehensive survey of historic sites. |
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History in site
The area that is now Cobb County was once a part of the Cherokee and Creek Nations. In 1832, the State Legislature passed an act creating Cobb County. This area has a diverse collection of historic sites that date from prehistoric times to the modern era. Ancient Indian sites, Civil War battle fortifications, the earliest industrial sites and rural farmhouses are among Cobb's precious cultural legacy.
Balancing past and present
The first major step taken by Cobb County toward protecting its past was the passage of a countywide historic preservation ordinance in 1984. This ordinance was the first of its kind in Georgia. The ordinance established the Cobb County Historic Preservation Commission, known as CCHPC.
The preservation commission is made up of five county residents who are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Members of the preservation commission have keen interest and knowledge that qualify them to recommend specific buildings, districts, sites, structures or works of art to receive historical designation. They make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.
Designating history
The preservation commission can recommend properties and cultural resources which they feel warrant protection. These recommendations are made to the State Historic Preservation Office for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. If the nomination is approved by the state, the owners of the structures must be notified, and the sites maybe eligible for federal preservation grants. This process also ensures that impact to the properties will be considered during the planning and construction of federally funded or permitted projects.
Recommendations can also be made for sites to be placed on the Cobb County Register of Historic Places. The Board of Commissioners has the final authority to approve the potential sites and decide whether or not they will be added to the county register.
In 1992, the county adopted a landmark historic property tax abatement program. Property that is listed on the National or Georgia Register and the Cobb County Register of Historic Places may qualify for an eight-year tax assessment freeze.
Certifying history
After a site has been locally designated and prior to a change being made in the material or the external appearance of the site, the owners or occupants must obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the historic preservation commission. During the certificate process, the determinations made by the preservation commission may be appealed to the Board of Commissioners. Owners can appeal the board's decision to Cobb Superior Court.
Demolished Historic Structures
In order to aid in the preservation of Cobb County's history, the county has sought to mitigate the demolition of historic structures by development. In instances when a historic building has been present on property subject to new development and the building cannot be saved, the county has required developers to properly document the structure before it is demolished. This includes hiring a cultural resource consultant to produce a history of the building and its occupants, along with archival-quality photographs of the building and its setting. The reports have been submitted to the county's historic preservation planner.
Demolished Historic Structure Inventory
Historic Markers
The Cobb County Historic Preservation Commission has recently been and is currently involved with three major projects that highlight Cobb County's rich historic resources. These are the Historic Marker Program, Historic Resources Survey and Historic Driving Tour Brochure. Follow the link below for additional information on these projects:
Historic Marker Program
Sites to behold
In Cobb County, there are 31 National and Local Register Sites, including 12 districts which are listed on the national and/or local registers of historic places. These include Zion Baptist Church which dates back to 1866 and is the oldest black Baptist Church building in the county and "The General," the famed locomotive housed in Big Shanty Museum in Kennesaw.
Another of the county's historic sites is the Andrew J. Cheney-Newcomer house. This Greek Revival plantation house was built around 1856 and survived the Civil War due to its use by Federal troops as a headquarters building. The Cobb County Register of Historic Places lists 13 sites and two districts. The Concord Covered Bridge Historic District contains four historic homes and a railroad trestle bridge along with the district's centerpiece, the Concord Covered Bridge.
To purchase a copy of the AA&L, contact the Historic Preservation Planner's Office at the Community Development Agency, Planning Division, 1055 Powder Springs St, Marietta GA 30164.
The preservation commission holds regular meetings open to the public on the second and fourth Monday of each month. The meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. at the Cobb County Building "A" in downtown Marietta.


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DALLAS – Longtime Rockwall County Constable, law enforcement officer and community resident John Cullins passed away Sunday at Medical City Hospital from causes related to cancer. He was 66.
Elected as County Constable for Precincts 2 and 3 in 2002, "Johnny" was defeated by Tom Egan in the May 29 Republican Primary Election, but was finishing out his elected term until Egan is sworn in in early January.
Funeral services will be held Aug. 2 at 1 pm at First Baptist Church – Rockwall, 610 S. Goliad, with Minister Robert Jackson officiating. The burial will follow at Heath cemetery.
Visitation will be Aug. 1, 6-8 pm, at Rest Haven Funeral Home, 2500 State Hwy. 66 East in Rockwall.
Cullins started his law enforcement career in Garland and received his certification while employed with Plano Police department in 1969. In 1973, he joined the Terrell Police department until he became Chief Deputy for the Rockwall Sheriff's office in 1977. From 1980-2002, he worked as Deputy Constable, Pct. 3, in Collin County.
John attended Rockwall schools and graduated in 1965. He played on the 1963 State Championship football team and joined the Marine Corps in 1967.
He was preceded in death by his father, J. W. Cullins, the first police chief and first paid police officer in Heath; as well as by his mother, Edna Shewmake Cullins, plus two brothers, all lifelong residents of Rockwall.
He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Jane, and two daughters, Amy Pearson of Rockwall and Kathy Cullins of Royse City, plus numerous other family members, including Rockwall Chamber of Commerce President Dana Cullins Macalik.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association, American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or Heath Church of Christ.
For more info, see his obituary at Rest Haven Funeral Home.
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I received these hair straighteners as a birthday gift, needless to say I was thrilled upon getting hair straighteners however I was ecstatic once I began to use them. The rich red colour automatically deters it from the usual black straighteners. The red effect oozes sexy which mirrors the effect it has on your hair. This hair straightener has the ability to straighten all types of hair due to its temperature controls which range from fine-max. Not only does it cater to every hair types need, it is also safe due to only staying on for an hour and a half. This gives the owner enough time to use the straighteners, it also avoids panic attacks when you realise you forgot to turn them off as they will automatically turn off themselves. The straighteners are extremely easy to use and are lightweight! I can always rely on these, I have had them for 4 years and can't bring myself to part with them!
Let me start by saying that I have unruly hair like the ones on the adverts, which means i need a really good pair of straighteners, otherwise it takes hours for my hair to look slightly straightened.
The first time I used these straighteners I was quite impressed actually. I previously had GHD's but the had broke and didn't really want to pay out for a new pair. so i went for these.
First thought when I opened the box was that the look quite stylish. They have switch allowing you to change the temperature, so if you have fine hair you can have it on a low heat and a higher heat for thicker hair.
They also heat up really quickly, which is good when you're in a rush to get out of the house. I would advise though that from experience the can stay warm once you've turned them off for some time, so you're probably better off with a heat resistant mat to put them on once you've done.
I found this straightener to be wonderful in its use - however there are a few minor down sides to it.
Firstly, it heats to a brilliant temperature, and tends not to snag on hair (therefore breaking it), although that's not to say that it never does it. It has a long cord which is very useful if sockets aren't in the most convenient places, but also means it can get tangled quite easily. I must say though, that a heat proof mat is an essential, as these straighteners don't have a plastic stand as some do, so if you put them down and start to style your hair, they topple over, and can be a fire hazard, or at the very least singe the dressing table surface.
They have a premium look and feel to them, even with them being plastic.
All in all, very good value for money and minimizes frizz, which is something I personally have a problem with.
I bought these straighteners for my daughter over a year ago. She has used them almost every day and really loves them. She has shoulder length, thick, fine hair and finds they not only straighten her hair quickly and effectively, but because the barrel of the product is rounded she can also use them to put curl into her hair too. In fact, she has become extremely adept at using these straighteners and uses them to complete a variety of styles.
I have borrowed them occasionally too and find them very user friendly. My hair slides over the plates smoothly without the snagging you get from some straighteners and my hair is always left silky, soft and straight in moments. Using them for curling purposes, I've managed to add curl and volume to my hair with surprisingly little effort.
The straighteners heat up quickly and provide a heat of up to 230 degrees C for a really professional result. The product has an adjustable dial by the inner pivot so you can choose fine, medium or thick as the setting. The on/off button is seated next to the dial.
The straighteners also have a lovely long power cord (over 2.5 metres) so there is no need to worry about sitting right next to the plug socket when you are styling.
According to the product details it has 'Nano silver and tourmaline coated plates' which are designed to help prevent frizz and 'advanced ceramic floating plates' to leave hair straight. It has an auto shut off for extra safety. It is mains operated.
On the Nicky Clarke website there are further hints and tips for creating styles using these straighteners. Nicky recommends you use a heat protection product when using the straighteners to avoid fly aways and over heating. Always ensure the straightener is moving down the hair to avoid leaving lines/straightener marks on the hair. Check out his website for more tips.
As with all products which produce heat the straighteners must be handled with care when using.
The red colour of these straighteners gives them a trendy and stylish appeal, they certainly produce great results and so far have been reliable and without issue. Would recommend.
They are currently available on Amazon for £64.61. (02/08/13)
I researched and bought these when my GHD's packed up. I couldn't justify forking out £100+ again and I am so pleased I did. These are easily as good and look great, I use them every day for my fringe and approx once a week for my whole head of hair. Fab product, really glides easily over my hair, not pulling and gives a great finish. They heat up really quick and shut themselves off after a certain period so no worries about burning the carpet.
These were on offer in Tesco for £35 and my other straighteners had just blown up - I thought there was no way they would be any good but as I have frizzy hair to tame on a daily basis I bought them and I'm absolutely thrilled with them! They have a little spinning disc which you can change depending on the thickness of your hair, this alters the temperature of the straighteners so that if you have really thin hair you are not blasting them with 220 degree heat! They heat up even faster than GHD's but dont seem to burn as much as GHDs do. They also have a switch themself off function which is great if you accidentally leave them on (although I obviously dont recommend you do that!). Seems to take a while for them to switch off but I would be annoyed if I wanted to use them for a long time and they kept switching off.
Overall, definite rival for GHD's. MY hair feels just as soft and smooth and if anything, less damaged! Great bargain and totally worth the gamble!
I have had a Nicky Clarke hairdryer before and I thought I would stick with this brand as I have been very satisfied with the results from other products. The straighteners in question are a gorgeous red colour, shiny and curvaceous. It has sleek black plates and a long black cord. They are light in weight and very easy to grip, even though my hands do get very hot when I use them. The highest heat they can reach is 230 degrees, which is plenty hot enough for my hair. I know most people will think that Nicky Clarke is not as good a brand as GHD, but I for one much prefer it. Nicky Clarke did a survey and the results were that 57% of women preferred Nicky Clarke Desired range than GHD. Personally, I think this is accurate, as so many people I have spoken to find that this is the brand they prefer. These straighteners have a dial on the side, which is very handy because it means you can adjust the amount of heat that comes into contact with your hair. I usually have mine set to the 'thicker' setting which is the higher temperature, because my hair is very stubborn and hard to straighten, but I can imagine that being able to adjust the setting in this manner would help people with fine hair because they could then make sure they are not doing too much unnecessary damage to their hair with the lower temperatures. I do use the 'medium' setting when I am trying out other styles, such as curling, or even crimping my hair. I have also noticed on my ones, that the plates move slightly when I run a lock of hair through them. I think this is to help get a smooth look in the hair, and I find my hair looks a lot smoother and sleeker when I am using the Nicky Clarke ones. Price wise, they weren't too bad at all, when I bought them they were half priced, but at the time, full price they would have been £80.00. At the moment, you can get them for around £40.00 or cheaper from a number of high street stores. To sum up, I think they are brilliant straighteners, and I would never go back to GHDs.
The Nicky Clarke NSS028 DesiRED 230 Degrees Straightener is a salon professional straightener all about creating fabulous salon styles faster than ever before. The DesiRED straightener features ceramic heating technology for ultra fast heat-up, meaning the tourmaline and ceramic plates reach 230 Degrees Celsius allow you to achieve super straight hair as quickly as possible. The floating plates are designed with a rounded edge, allowing you to also create beautiful bouncy curls easily and quickly. No gimmicks, no fuss, just ultimate salon results!


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Pitbull: Behind the Scenes of His Men in Black 3 "Back in Time" Video Shoot
Earlier today, Miami's Mr. Worldwide dropped an exclusive two-minute-and-22-second teaser trailer for the Men in Black 3 theme song on his official Vevo channel.
Shot on location in a Los Angeles film studio, the 31-year-old rapper looks dapper in his MIB garb, the same "black suit, white shirt, black glasses with a matching tie" that he describes in the opening line of "Back in Time."
"You can't understand the future if we don't go back in time," Pitbull says, eloquently describing the song's message. "I think we all, sometimes, need to go back in time to figure out who we are and how we're going to move forward."
For the MIB 3 theme, Pit dug deep into the music vault and dusted off a copy of Mickey and Sylvia's 1956 hit "Love is Strange," sampling the pair on the new track.
"Everyone knows the guitar riff, in the record, the sample, so how do we modernize it and make it fun," he tells the Belfast Telegraph.
How do you make something fun? Add a few womp-womps and give a classic crossover track a modern, 15-second dubstep spin. And that's exactly what Pit did with "Back in Time."
"With the movie being about having fun and saving the world, and our music being something global, it went hand in hand."
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How do you feel about wearing government-issue military apparel? I have an "Ike" jacket that I love, but I'm not in the military and never will be. Does that make it somehow demeaning or distasteful to wear it?
Does it demean the uniform for civilians who haven't served to wear it casually? Nah. The World War II Ike jacket was a civvy sensation after the war, inspiring the modern golf windbreaker as well as Schott's iconic motorcycle jacket. I like the manliness of military style as much as the next guy, but I am against government-issue anything, including camo but especially cheese. I do have an olive-drab fatigue jacket, but the label says Supreme, which is probably better than government if I'm ever taken captive. My army khakis are also from Supreme, although my army shoes are from Black Fleece by Thom Browne for Brooks Brothers, and my khaki military shirts are from the J.Crew Liquor Store. Great military leaders have always had design sense. General Patton sported riding breeches and boots, a polished helmet, and ivory-handled pistols. General MacArthur wore a special khaki cap embroidered with oak leaves and scrambled-egg braiding. He had aviator glasses and held a corncob pipe in his teeth and a gold field-marshal baton in his hand. Ultimately I sympathize with Brüno, who dressed up his fatigues with a D&G belt. "Hello!"


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Northern Virginia's New Children's Museum
The Children's Science Center is an interactive children's museum being planned for Northern Virginia focused on science, technology, engineering and math or "STEM". Even before we open our doors, we are inspiring a love of learning STEM through our Museum Without Walls programming. You may have seen us at an area school, museum or community event where we have provided engaging, hands-on STEM-focused activities for children ages 2-12.
We're committed to sparking children's interest in science, technology, engineering and math to help grow our nation's future generations of scientists and engineers! We hope you will take a few minutes to learn more about our museum and get inspired to join us as we create a fun and educational resource for the families in our region. Be sure to let us know what you think!
See what we are up to over the next few months by visiting our Upcoming Events page.
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Mack Maine - Celebrate Feat. Talib Kweli & Lil Wayne
Celebrate Mack Maine Feat. Talib Kweli & Lil Wayne
Yesterday Lil Wayne's part leaked, but here's the official version, it's actually Mack Maine's new single, also features Talib Kweli
Give Celebrate a spin - it's a new offering from Mack Maine, featuring Talib Kweli & Lil Wayne. It was dropped on Thursday, April 26th, 2012. Mack Maine's rap artistry continues to improve with every release, something which is most definitely evidenced on Celebrate . His ever-expanding catalogue is definitely better for it, and we're looking forward to the next piece of the puzzle - aren't you?
Check out Mack Maine on Soldiers. If you dig this, visit Mack Maine's profile for the latest info, news, songs, and mixtapes.
Who else would you like to have seen on the track? Let us know what you think, folks.
Quotable Lyrics
"Pop a bottle and celebrate
We made it to a new day
Pop a bottle and celebrate
We done made it to a new day
Oh I take a hit and just elevate
Cause today will be a good day
I got my mind right money right, ready for war
Workin' hard today for a better tomorrow"


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Home Sweet Home: What the Star Chefs Eat Off the Clock
You watch them make amazing meals in their TV kitchens, but what do celebrity chefs like to eat when they're at home? We asked, and they shared.
By Kara Rodemer
Guy Fieri
Day job: Host of three Food Network shows and owner of Tex Wasabi's and Johnny Garlic's
What's cooking at home: With a full house, Guy needs something easy to feed his wife and two boys. Of course, it has to pack a punch! Try his Chorizo, Spinach, and Chickpea Sauté. Easy cleanup, since it's all in one pan!
Want more? Check out Guy's life at home!
Rocco DiSpirito
Day job: Chef and host of A&E's Rocco Gets Real
What's cooking at home: "My go-to quick meal is a piece of salmon with miso-orange marmalade glaze," Rocco says. "I bake it in the toaster oven. It takes eight minutes to cook and gets nicely burned. Burned miso is so yummy."
Bobby Flay
Day job: Chef, author, restaurateur, and Food Network grill master
What's cooking at home: For something quick and delicious, Bobby goes for the classic bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. "It's just crisp bacon, over-easy eggs, and cheddar cheese on toasted eight-grain bread." To wash it down? Try Bobby's Root Beer Float with (optional) bourbon for an adults-only treat.
Want more? Find out what Bobby likes to do at home!
Cat Cora
Day job: First (and only) female Iron Chef on Food Network's Iron Chef America
What's cooking at home: At home in sunny California, Cat loves the outdoors and favors family meals. "If I'm in a time crunch," she says, "I love to make my Salmon, Scallop, and Veggie Skewers with Romesco."
Check out Cat's favorite hometown eats for when she wants someone else to do the cooking!
Sunny Anderson
Day job: Host of Food Network's Cooking for Real and How'd That Get on My Plate?
What's cooking at home: Sunny tries to keep it interesting at dinnertime. "I try to not do the same meals over and over again," she says, "but my go-to protein for a quick fix is chicken." She suggests her Grilled Chicken with White Wine Mushroom Sauce, because "it'll taste like you put more time into it than you actually did!"
Katie Lee
Day job: Author of The Comfort Table
What's cooking at home: Tapping into her West Virginia roots, Katie's favorite comfort food is her Logan County Hamburgers. "It's a thin hamburger with cheese served on white bread, kind of like a grilled cheese," says Katie. "Always a crowd-pleaser!"
Want more? Check out Katie's life at home with hubby Billy Joel!
Anthony Bourdain
Day job: Fierce food writer and host of Travel Channel's No Reservations
What's cooking at home: Bourdain's busy travel schedule doesn't allow for many nights at home with his wife and little girl, but when he does get to prepare dinner, he pan-sears a Steak au Poivre. "Or I make a simple pasta," he adds. "But mostly, I order out."
Want more? Find out what Anthony Bourdain would do on an ideal day at home.
Sara Moulton
Day job: Executive chef of Gourmet magazine and host of PBS's Saras Weeknight Meals
What's cooking at home: Sara's go-to meal? "Fried rice," she says. "I make it a lot because everyone loves it. It's a great vehicle for leftovers and good in a down economy. I like to make a thin omelet and add peas, fresh ginger, soy, and garlic."
Want more? Find out which celebrity Sara would like to host at home.
Ingrid Hoffmann
Day job: Host of Food Networks Simply Delicioso
What's cooking at home: If Ingrid's cooking for herself in her Miami home, she keeps it quick, easy, and flavorful with her Snapper Pockets with Cilantro-Lemongrass Mojo. "It's a complete meal in just 15 minutes!"
Want more? Find out about Ingrid's life at home!
José Andrés
Day job: Chef, author, restaurateur, and host of PBS's Made in Spain
What's cooking at home: When José is home, he loves to play host, but he is always happy to eat his wife Patricia's simple gazpacho — the classic chilled vegetable soup. "My wife's recipe is the best," he claims. "And we always keep a pitcher in the refrigerator."
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OMA, the collaborative practice co-founded by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, has launched a new collection of kinetic furniture for Knoll called Tools for Life at Salone del Mobile 2013 in Milan.
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To help mark its 75th anniversary Knoll tapped Koolhaas to create the residential/work collection. "Tools for Life offers a contemporary interface between furniture and people, supporting the ebb and flow of work and social life, while adjusting to the different needs of both." says Knoll.
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The works are kinetic, they slide and rotate, as best illustrated by the 04 Counter signature piece, a horizontal stack of three blocks that can be transformed from a monolithic block to cantilevered benches that swing around a central axis. Rigorous engineering and a system of internal bearings and rails facilitate 360 degrees of movement.
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At the core of the collection is Koolhaas's belief that furniture should be understood as a high-performance tool rather than a design statement. "I want to talk about work and not the office - the distinction being that today people work everywhere," adds Benjamin Pardo, Knoll design director. "With that in mind, the OMA pieces are more kinetic than static: many are easily adjustable so that with changes in height, adjacency and degree of privacy, almost any space can be transformed to a place of work."
03 Coffee Table
A no-nonsense palette makes the furniture compatible with a range of residential and workplace interiors. Clear acrylic is juxtaposed with concrete; glass with leather; travertine with steel - beguiling and engaging contrasts that draw attention to individual pieces. The 03 Coffee Table, a stack of three transparent boxes constructed of clear acrylic, has internal slides that allow the individual elements to be rotated and cantilevered, giving users the ability to adjust its overall shape depending on changing needs.
01 Arm Chair
Comfort and privacy are explored in the collection's two primary seating pieces: 01 Arm Chair and 02 Arm Chair with high back. The 01 Arm Chair is a height-adjustable, swivel lounge chair with a clear acrylic exterior frame and leather interior upholstery.
01 Arm Chair
A mechanical column base with a signature red band provides height adjustment at the touch of a button. A concrete base plate grounds the chair. The 02 Arm Chair with high back has the same features, while offering flexible interior cushioning that when unfolded provides an enveloping privacy.
05 Round Table
For individual focused or group collaborative work, the 05 Round Table and 06 Table integrate mechanical sophistication with seemingly effortless effect. Both can be adjusted to accommodate lounge seating or even standing. The 05 Round Table features a travertine top with a travertine base or an acrylic top with an aluminum base. An exposed mechanism, powered by an electric motor, elevates or lowers the table.
06 Rectangular Desk
Conceived as an executive desk, the 06 Table has a two-piece laminated glass top. The two horizontal surfaces, one a work surface and the other intended for storage, are separated by four round, glass columns.
The collection will be on view during the 2013 Salone Internazionale del Mobile at Prada's Milan exhibition space at via Fogazzaro, 36, where the pieces were first previewed during the Fall Men's Show earlier this year.


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SonjaApril 1999 |
Before I dive into deep babble, I'll start by giving a bit of background. My name is Sonja, and I'm a seventeen year old high school senior in Vermont. It's kind of frightening to have less than a hundred days left in high school, but I'm dealing with it OK. I still don't know where I'm going to college next year, so everyone on the planet can stop asking! Onward with the babble.
One thing I do know that I'm doing is on March 27th I'm going to the GLSEN [Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network] conference in Boston. I went last year, and it was a great experience. It was the first, and really the only, time that I've been that involved with the gay community [here in Vermont, we tend to hide our homosexuals as not to frighten the skiers.] It was just a tremendously wonderful eye-opening experience which greatly helped me start to define my own sexuality [which is an issue I've been dealing with a lot lately. I'm not straight, let's just leave it at that.]
Anyway, I'm really looking forward to going this year, except for one thing. Somehow GLSEN has become a bigger social event than prom. My friends sit around talking about who's going and with whom and everything else. My friend Jill [name has been changed] has even discussed what outfit she's wearing. This is a little bit odd to me, but what really gets under my skin is the vast amount of misconception surrounding the whole event.
Everyone has assumed that everyone at the GLSEN conference that is not from our school and is not either myself, or any of the other three openly bisexual students on campus signed up for the conference, is gay. That would be misconception number one. Misconception number two would be that they [they being the straight people coming from my school] will be hit on. This brings up a few issues.
A few people, including the openly bisexual guy who is going, have discussed either writing their sexuality across their foreheads or pretending to be a couple with someone they're not actually dating, and other such things to make their sexuality obvious. This bothers me a little bit. First off, why do you want to go to such lengths to make people realize that you're straight? Second, why do you care if someone [no matter what their sexual preference] finds you attractive? It sounds to me like these people aren't as accepting as they would like others to think they are. Either the conference will totally shock them or they will get a grip on what it really is, an event to learn more about sexuality [your own and others] and tolerance, and have a good time. I hope they get all of this nonsense out of their systems before March 27!


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The historical strategy game Age Of Empires III is out now on N-Gage-compatible phones, and yes it does indeed have an online multiplayer mode as well as a rather sweeping orchestral soundtrack. You can download it from the N-Gage application on your phone by going to the Showroom tab, then select "Options", then "Update Now". As always you can find out more about the N-Gage platform including a list of compatible devices by visiting the All About N-Gage FAQ.
Categories: Software, Games
Platforms: Series 60, N-Gage, S60 3rd Edition, N-Gage
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The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University invites applications for tenured or tenure-track faculty in the area of Systems Biology. BME is seeking applicants with significant accomplishments and outstanding potential in any area of this field, but candidates focusing on experimental understanding of cellular- and/or tissue- level phenomena are of particular interest. The ideal candidate will leverage interactions across the Columbia community, building upon existing strengths in life sciences and engineering research. Programs at Columbia in data sciences, neuroscience, integrative biology, nanoscience, and other fields provide additional opportunities. These include the Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (C2B2) and emerging initiatives such as the Dept. of Computational Systems & Biology, the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute (MBBI), and the Institute for Data Sciences and Engineering (IDSE). The ideal candidate will develop new ties between these programs and the Department of Biomedical Engineering, building upon current strengths in bioimaging, cellular engineering, and biomechanics at the molecular to tissue level. The successful candidate is also expected to bring excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, including development of systems biology within the Department's current curriculum.
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West Ham and England legend Booby Moore has been included in a new collection of Royal Mail stamps.
Moore, who led his country to its only World Cup success in 1966, is one of 11 greats from across the Home Nations that make up an illustration by artist Andrew Klinsman.
The stunning Tube entrance at Canary Wharf is among the scenes included in a new range of stamps released on Wednesday.
Royal Mail's Special Stamp Programme, an annual initiative aimed at showcasing the best of British, kicks off 2013 with a series celebrating 150 years of London Underground.
The Olympic Park is to share a postcode with Walford, the fictional borough of east London in the BBC soap EastEnders.
Royal Mail's Address Management Unit, which manages a database of over 1.75 million UK postcodes, has created the new E20 postcode to accommodate the Olympic Park site which falls across four London boroughs.
Proposals have been announced by Royal Mail to close its East London Mail Centre which unions claim would result in the loss of 700 jobs.
The Communication Workers Union is campaigning to save the depot at Twelve Trees Crescent, which serves the whole of north and east London including Canary Wharf.
A first class athlete helped launch the second of Royal Mail's London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games stamps at Newham Leisure Centre this week.
Docklands paraplegic table tennis player Jane Campbell, 41, from Limehouse, who is part of Team GB was there to celebrate her sport being featured on the new stamps titled On Track For 2012.


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Lolland Municipality accelerated WAN and cellular network performance using Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) Mobile.
Business Challenge
Denmark's fourth largest island, Lolland spans 480 square miles and is home to 47,000 residents. Its municipal government, Lolland Kommune, was formed in 2007 from the merger of seven smaller municipalities.
Lolland Kommune has 136 office locations and 4400 employees involved with healthcare, education, social services, economic development, and other government services. The workforce uses approximately 200 applications, most of them housed in the central data center in the town of Nakskov.
Employees in the main government offices enjoy excellent WAN performance over 1 Gigabit or 100 MB fiber connections. Employees in small remote offices, however, connected over asymmetric DSL (ADSL) lines with a maximum speed of 2 Mbps downstream and 700 K upstream, too slow to exchange large spreadsheets, access the enterprise resource planning (ERP) application, or view large graphics files, for instance. Bringing fiber to these remote locations would not be cost-effective. The government's 1000 field workers could not reliably access data center applications over the cellular network access because of congestion and weak signal strength.
The lack of a high-speed network connection for remote and mobile workers can impede government service effectiveness. Examples in Lolland Kommune include the following:
● When water leaks occurred, water plant employees could not access drawings of pipe locations over their ADSL lines. Without precise location information, field workers had to do more digging, increasing the time and cost of repairs.
● Accountants and financial analysts who worked from home lost productivity. Opening large spreadsheets and saving changes took much longer than it did for main office employees.
● Nurses who visited elderly citizens in their homes often could not access or update the patient's medical records from their laptops. Therefore, they printed out medical records before visits, and updated the records the next time they visited the office. In between, the patient's medical record was out of date, introducing the risk that a healthcare worker would have incomplete information for diagnosis and treatment.
"Denmark is one of the world leaders in digital government," says Lars Kristensen, network manager for Lolland Kommune. "We wanted to empower employees in remote locations to serve citizens more efficiently." Unable to justify the cost of bringing fiber to dozens of smaller locations, the IT department needed a way to optimize existing WAN bandwidth for remote offices and enable mobile workers to connect wirelessly even in areas with weak signal strength.
After Kristensen saw an article about Cisco® Wide Area Application Services (WAAS), he engaged Netteam A/S, a Cisco Certified Silver Partner, to set up a proof of concept. The partner's test shows that Cisco WAAS Mobile increased download speeds from 10 Mbps to 90 Mbps, and upload speeds from 1 Mbps to 10 Mbps.
The Lolland Kommune IT department also wanted to test Cisco WAAS Mobile in its own environment. Netteam deployed Cisco WAAS Mobile Server software in the central data center, and installed Cisco WAAS Mobile clients on several PCs in locations with ADSL connections and on laptops with wireless access cards. "After a month of testing in our own environment, we had no doubt that Cisco WAAS Mobile could significantly improve government service," Kristensen says. "Not only did Cisco WAAS Mobile accelerate file transfer, it enabled employees to access mapping and accounting applications that they previously could not use at all."
The Lolland Kommune IT department purchased a Cisco WAAS Mobile Concurrent User License and installed Cisco WAAS Mobile software on 150 PCs. The first workers to use the solution work in municipal water plants, the accounting department, the IT department, and from home.
Accelerated WAN Performance
In Lolland Kommune's tests, Cisco WAAS Mobile increased ADSL download speeds from 1 MB to 66.9 Mbps, and upload speeds from 64 K to 10.5 Mbps. "We are experiencing LAN-like performance over the WAN for some applications, including JPEG image files and Microsoft Office suite," says Kristensen. "We can open any size spreadsheet, which we simply couldn't do before."
Cisco WAAS Mobile typically accelerates initial downloads by 200 to 500 percent and subsequent transfers by 2000 percent or more. Lolland Kommune is experiencing similar results: "After downloading an 11 MB PDF file from an external site in two minutes, I uploaded that same file to our data center in just two seconds," Kristensen says.
Increased Government Service Levels
Employees in remote offices can access certain applications with Cisco WAAS Mobile that they simply could not use before. For example, during the proof of concept, water plant employees for the first time could use a centralized mapping application to see where pipes were buried, helping the government find and repair leaks faster. This capability improved government service while also saving money. Similarly, financial personnel have become more productive because they can access the centralized ERP application and share spreadsheets.
After the local mobile operator improves signal strength, which is expected in mid-2010, mobile workers, such as nurses who visit elderly residents in their homes, will connect to government databases over the mobile network. Giving nurses the ability to update patient medical records from the field will help ensure that records are up to date. It will reduce the need for roundtrips to the office to file reports, freeing up nurses to visit patients more often and spend more time with their patients. "Cisco WAAS is contributing to better government," says Kristensen.
Low IT Resource Requirements
To use Cisco WAAS Mobile, the Lolland Kommune IT department did not need to make any changes to applications, routers, switches, or network topology. The Cisco WAAS Mobile software on users' PCs directs traffic to the Cisco WAAS Mobile Server in the data center.
Deployment was simple: a system administrator configured the Cisco WAAS Mobile client and then remotely installed it on employees' PCs and laptops using Lolland Kommune's usual software deployment tool.
Next Steps
The IT department plans to add approximately 1000 users, a few departments at a time. Kristensen concludes, "Cisco WAAS Mobile gives the mobile government workforce access to the same network services as headquarters employees. And it saved taxpayer money, because we did not have to pay for fiber or even for higher ADSL speeds. I encourage other governments to try it in their own environment."
For More Information
To find out more about the Cisco WAAS and Cisco WAAS Mobile, visit: www.cisco.com/go/waas
To find out more about Cisco Data Center 3.0 solutions, visit: www.cisco.com/go/datacenter


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Isaiah Rashad - Shot You Down
Shot You Down Isaiah Rashad
Isaiah Rashad, who was rumored to have signed to TDE in the past months (although we never received confirmation either way on that) decides to drop some new heat. Are you feeling the young rapper?
Listen to Shot You Down, the latest track from Isaiah Rashad. The cut dropped on Wednesday, September 18th, 2013. Isaiah Rashad's future brightens with every new release, and Shot You Down certainly isn't an exception. It's a fitting addition to a solid catalogue that Isaiah Rashad has been developing since stepping foot in the game. We're excited to hear more.
Check out Isaiah Rashad on Shot You Down (Remix), featuring ScHoolboy Q & Jay Rock. If you're down, make sure to visit Isaiah Rashad's profile page for the newest info, news, songs, and mixtapes. Follow Isaiah Rashad on Twitter, if you aren't already.
Quotable Lyrics
"I take a drag at the square
I feel anxious, a bit dangerous
Just a verbal abyss, is reflecting my perspective
Beer goggling fear
Roll model so hallow
Road to the riches still paved with the ditches
Get caught up in the hype, your career is for a night"


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Last day to take advantage of our Jan sale!
Last chance people! Make sure you don't lose out…
Last chance people! Make sure you don't lose out…
This Christmas, Kirkstall Abbey and Abbey House Museum are hosting craft making sessions, Santa's grotto, tree dressing days and outdoor carol concerts this year, so wrap up warm and go and enjoy the fun!
Couldn't find too much to fault if you want a central location, good value for money and helpful staff. Free grab and go breakfast too which was good. Would definitely stay in this or another Roomzzz again.
So we thought we'd just give you a reminder about our Royalty Club,
don't forget you can claim a discount when you join our Royalty Club.… it's free to sign up and you have an instant 10% discount off our best price with a Silver card… get to 25 stays and you will be upgraded to a Gold Card and get 15% off your bill each time you stay… build up to 75 nights and we will give you a Platinum card and a massive 20% discount at Roomzzz – remember that all these membership discounts will be given on the best rate available so it really is a genuine offer! Just visit the Royalty Club page on our website and fill out the simple form and you're in, we'll confirm your registration and your card will be on its way… So how do you book using the Royalty Card? Simply book online or give us a call on 0844 499 4888, have your card to hand and quote the number and that's it – the offer will be taken from your bill!Check out these lovely reviews we've had in the last week! All these people stayed in Manchester Roomzzz…
Stayed at Roomzzz recently for my husbands birthday and was extremely impressed.
Booked the grande studio which was spotlessly clean and had everything you would need for a weekend away. All the staff at reception were extremely helpfull especially Paris who worked the night shift .We will definitely be back.Only small negative is that the walls of our room(309) seemed a little thin as you could hear the guests in the room next door speaking to each other but it didn't keep us awake at night. I have already recommended it to all my family.
Our room was gorgeous, was like staying in a rented ultra modern apartment. The shower we had in our room could probably have fitted 5 people in it! We had the croissants from the grab and go breakfast which were handy to take whilst walking to the tourist sights. Only 5-10 minute walk to the shops/bars/restaurants. Would stay again!
As I booked the whole journey with lovely B&Bs, to be honest I really was not certain when came to a… hotel.
Well, I worried too much : )
You cannot imagine how big the room & bathroom is! Oh of course cannot forget the lovely MAC in the room, nice.
Only the breakfast is not so competitive, but no biggy, there are plenty of cafes nearby.


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I've tried in the past, and I know for sure I couldn't get that level of support from any of these guys: hobbypartz, nitroplanes bananahobby advantage hobby hobbypartz even told me to go google the manufacture and get it from them. nice one! might I add, hobbypartz is a USA vendor. I haven't tried hobby-lobby, but maybe try them, they're a great vendor. |
Nov 06, 2012, 05:04 PM | ||
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Anyone know the other names that motor is marketed under? |
Nov 06, 2012, 05:12 PM | ||
hobbypartz, nitroplanes bananahobby advantage hobby HobbyKing Because I've tried and I know for sure these can't provide any real info other than what listed on their site. And no, none will go to their warehouse and pull stuff out to measure for you. Like I said, maybe hobby-lobby, and definitely your LHS. Those will be your best bet. Shop your LHS, and be happy . Life is too short to shop at non-reputable vendors. oh BTW - as far as spektrum (HH) goes, they can't either. But they will tell you to send it in. |
Nov 06, 2012, 05:20 PM | |
Maybe not.......
Look familiar? Maybe you can find a bearing from this vendor. Ask him that question on his ebay item. http://www.ebay.com/itm/EMP-SK-5055-...item2a2054d061 |
Nov 06, 2012, 05:52 PM | ||
If you look through my postings, I'm a big supporter of HK, but I know HK isn't perfect and they'll make you jump through 10 hoops that barely fits the ball if something goes wrong (you know like those hoops at them fairs). Anyways, I know this, and I expect this and through about 75+ orders now, I'm still happy. I gotta admit, they aren't perfect, but they have resolved to my satisfaction. And this is what I'm trying to get across. People need to accept this before they buy from a high quantity/low priced vendor, otherwise, if they can't accept this, don't buy and yes, your LHS is your best friend. |
Nov 09, 2012, 05:52 AM | |
United States, NV, Verdi-Mogul
Joined Mar 2012
19 Posts
There are 3 things that most customers want in this market:
Cheap price Great support Great quality The reality is that you can only have 2. If you want great support and quality then it'll cost you. If you want a cheap price and a quality product then you're in luck if you don't need tech support. If you need quality and support then it won't be cheap. HK offers superb value for money on quality items, but at the expense of support. I think it's been said several times, but I'll say it again... if you're looking for support then HK isn't for you. No matter how much you whine about it this won't change. If you need support then pop down to your LHS and suck up prices between 400 and 1000% for equivilent parts. Frankly their prices are so low that there's usually no point in replacement bearings/shafts as a new motor is usually cheaper than most other vendors parts! It's all down to business model. I'll stick with HK for most of my stuff as they're amazing value for money. Sure, they mess up - this week I had a HORRIBLE live chat experience that left me livid, but after a quick twitter post, facebook post, and an email to support I had their attention and they fixed everything promptly and to an extent when my expectations were exceeded considerably. I accept that they're not perfect, but they're hella cheap, and that's the concession that I accept. If you can accept this then shop elsewhere, I don't think it could be more simple! |
Nov 09, 2012, 10:10 AM | |
United States, NY, Cortland
Joined Sep 2010
2,839 Posts
I can get quality bearings from BOCA for far less than the cost of another motor.
And, basic information on a product that is essentially their own is not 'support', it's the minimum required. I bet if they had a minimal clue about their own brand of product, 75% of the support complaints would go away, and it would cost no more than keeping a friggen' file on each product (which I'm sure they already have, just needs a little more info). |
Nov 09, 2012, 10:11 AM | |
United States, NY, Cortland
Joined Sep 2010
2,839 Posts
I can get quality bearings from BOCA for far less than the cost of another motor.
And, basic information on a product that is essentially their own is not 'support', it's the minimum required. I bet if they had a minimal clue about their own brand of product, 75% of the support complaints would go away, and it would cost no more than keeping a friggen' file on each product (which I'm sure they already have, just needs a little more info). |
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My buddy and I went to the local gun shop yesterday and did some window shopping. I saw a Glock 21C, 45 ACP with compensated barrel. That was the first Glock I had seen with that option. Is that a good idea in a carry gun? Held the G23 and G27 and liked the feel of the 23 better. I plan on a Glock 23 being my next purchase.
I also held the Kimber Raptor and Springfield EMP. Both beautiful weapons (almost too nice to carry). I loved the feel of the EMP. I looked at a lot of Kahrs and Walther PPS.
A great day of comparison shopping and we were the only ones in there for a while, so we had great discussions with the owner. Lots of good info and things to think about before the next addition. All very nice weapons for sure!!!


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Although it operates as something of a parody of Tony Kushner's Angels in America and something of a catholicized take on the lawless urban landscape portrayed in the Ridley Scott movie Blade Runner, Rivera's violent vision of absurdist modern life remains very much his own. Feminism, outrage at the conditions under which poor people live, a critique of yuppie culture, and the condemnation of immigrant assimilation -- all of these elements inform his attempts to make sense of the senselessness we live with each day. Intriguing, unnerving, and wickedly ironic at its best moments, this ambitious drama is illuminated by director Jorge Guerra's salient staging and some excellent performances. But Rivera's kitchen-sink approach blurs his play's focus. He falls prey to the chaos he imagines, and lets go of the narrative reins. The result A an unwieldy act two, formless despite Guerra's discerning direction, and filled with hysterical speeches that obscure Rivera's language and his intent, if one exists.
Ultimately the play left me with mere impressions rather than conveying a coherent whole (not to be confused with a logical whole A good drama need not be logical, or realistic, but it does need to have a semblance of shape). And those impressions merit mentioning: Marisol and a young woman (Karin Zoeller) sitting side by side on regular chairs in the play's opening scene, eliciting the claustrophobia and spastic jerking of a New York subway ride; the guardian angel's visit to Marisol, a tightly choreographed episode passionately enacted by Randolph and Espinosa, which has the feel of a fever dream; Cynthia Caquelin (Faith Healer's Grace) as a society matron on a rampage, calling street people credit risks; David Kwiat, in a 180-degree turn from his role in Faith Healer, as Lenny, whose sinister mania conjured for me the perverse image of Dustin Hoffman's autistic Rain Man character on steroids; and a moving, revelatory performance by Chaz Mena as the Man With Scar Tissue, a homeless person burned by skinheads. Mena brings remarkable humanity to this character, who could be the invisible, disenfranchised street person many of us pass daily.
Guerra, New World Rep Company's artistic director, made an inspired decision in pairing the challenging Marisol with the far more subtle Faith Healer for the company's debut. The cultural backgrounds of the dramas contrast cleverly; the unique demands of each production showcase the company's formidable range of talent; casting some of the same actors in each show highlights that range even further. New World Rep promises to be an awesome addition to South Florida's professional theater scene.


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transportation from airport in Agri to Dogubeyazit
Are there any available direct busses or dolmush vans from airport in Agri to Dogubeyazit..
Also would like to know how regular they are and what time it takes driving at one direction. - 1
what is the name of the restaurant boat by the atta turk statue in marmaris
Can you take a plane from istanbul to amasra, or to a nearby town?
Me and my wife a looking to head to Turkey for our 1 year anniversary (we are 24 and 26 years old). We plan to mainly relax at the resort but we'd also like to swim with dolphins, chill by the beach and possibly do some watersports. Which town do you think would suit us better? Also which town embodies more of the Turkish culture and less of the British holiday party scene?
Thanks! :)
Hi, I'm planning to stay for two weeks in Trabzon next summer ,and I'd like to hire a van for my family. Is it difficult to find a car parking or autopark ? can i find one in Meydan , Boztepe and other touristic areas ? how much will it cost to park ? .. and lastly, is there any fare or toll to pay for driving in Trabzon city and to-from Uzungol ?
where can i find good brand outlets in taksim area and how to reach them ?
I am in Istanbul for a short time (between two flights), and I'd like to see as much as I can.
So, what would you recommend me:
1. Transport to/from airport
2. Should I take guided tour (it's really expensive)
is there any bars close to eftalia holiday village
please i need exact detailed directions to reach istanbul sapphire hotel by metro from taksim underground station ?
How long does it take from Istanbul airport to Sultanhamet by metro/ tram
Hi, We are planning to travel Turkey from London in March ( from 18th March to 23rd March ).
As of Now our Draft plan is 18th - will reach Antalya , 23/24 - Leave from Dalaman.
In between we are planning to go Istanbul by Air ( If time/money worthy to visit).
Could anybody suggest some good day wise tour plan based on above dates/check in/out place.
hi, i'm going to cappadocia turkey in march with a 2 yr old toddler. Can anyone suggest suitable activities for us?
I have seen a picture of very colorful steps (pained) in Beyoglu (I think). Does anyone know exactly where they are (address or intersection) and whether they are in good enough shape to be nice and colorful? Thank you
Hi! We are planning to spend 3 or 4 days in Istanbul during early May.
Can you suggest what are the must-see places in 3 or 4 days? Any places where it would be difficult to go with my son?
We will stay in marmaris for a days in may and from there we would like to go to bozcaada. I saw that the bus journey is quite long (and apparantly there is no direct flight), so I wonder if there is a direct bus from marmaris to canakkale? What time is the last bus/ferry from canakkale to bozcaada (I am scared that we get too late to canakkale in the evening).
Is there any overnight bus from marmaris to canakkale?
has anybody visited this greek island kastelorizo from kas....i dont have schengen visa for greece ..
is there any other way to visit this island like special permission arranged by tour company or visa on arrival etc....
iam informed that this island is dependent upon this turkish town of kas for daily needs...and geographically far from other greek islands..
I will be in Istanbul with my mom for a 10-day holiday in April. Any suggestions for a walking distance room/apartment from the city center. My budget is up to USD 350 / 10 days
Is it safe to walk from your hotel in the old city to the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque for example?
hi guys ,
Next month im going to visit istanbul and i would likr to join a city tour, which tour company would you recommend ?
Thank you
I am due to travel to Izmir at the end of March for a first ever trip to Turkey & was wondering if I am allowed to use my E-Cigarette there, or if they are banned outright ?
Many thanks
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I imagine there are no easy answers out there, but I just wanted to get a sense of what people have experienced in their travels to southeast Turkey...
I have been invited to join a group travelling to Rayhanli, Turkey to spend a week working with kids and teens at a Syrian refugee camp. While I realize no one can possibly predict the unpredictable, before I commit, I am trying to gather any relevant information that anyone may have about the how things are going in that part of the country. My trip wouldn't be until late-April...
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all ideas are appreciated
Hi! I'm planning to go to Istanbul with my wife and 2yr old son the first or second week of May.
What is a good (and safe) area to stay at? Any hotel to recommend?
I have two weeks from 23rd May to 6th June. There will two families - 4 adults and 3 children.
We're planning to visit Turkey, see the more famous places - some days in Istanbul, then Ephesus, Cappadocia, the underground cities, perhaps even Pamukkale.
Since it's so close, we would also like to see Athens and a beautiful island in Greece (perhaps Corfu?)
I haven't travelled in some years and I feel a little lost. Can some kind soul please advise me on how to plan this trip?
I'm looking at family-friendly budget options - the Indian rupee is not a strong currency now.
I'd be grateful if somebody could get this started.
Thanks in advance
I am in Istanbul for a short time (between two flights), and I'd like to see as much as I can.
So, what would you recommend me:
1. Transport to/from airport
2. Should I take guided tour (it's really expensive)
Are there any available direct busses or dolmush vans from airport in Agri to Dogubeyazit..
Also would like to know how regular they are and what time it takes driving at one direction.
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Fun with tea towels
I had these two cotton tea towels and some matching grosgrain ribbon. What do you think I did with them?
Neat, huh? I love the way it looks, lying there on the floor like that. On me, though? Not so much. It's that bib section. It's too wide, or too tall, or too not-body-shaped, or something. See?
Still, it's a cool idea, I think, and with a little tweaking at the top, it'll be truly great.
Turning two tea towels into a full apron is a pretty simple hack, so I'll tell you in general terms how I did it, rather than giving you a detailed tutorial. Maybe you can make one with a better bib than I did! Or, leave the bib off altogether. Two tea towels would make a great pocketed cafe apron, I think. I'd have done that but I have enough half-aprons. What I need is something that will keep splattering spaghetti sauce from ruining yet another white tee shirt. Ahem.
2 cotton or linen tea towels. Vintage is nice. The ones I used were vintage-inspired, and came from here. I love using these towels in my kitchen, and plan to replace the ones I just cut up.
3 yards 7/8″ grosgrain ribbon to coordinate with the towels
basic sewing supplies
My towels are 24-ish inches wide. (I say "ish" because they are kind of wonky and not exactly even.) I measured 13 inches from one end and cut. I measured 10 inches from the other end and cut. The 13 inch piece became the bib, the 10 inch piece became the pocket, and the little strip between them became trash.
I pressed the raw edge of the bib 1/2-inch towards the wrong side, lined it up with the bottom towel, overlapping about 1/2-inch as shown. This is the back side of the apron, by the way. It is face down on the floor.
I cut my three yards of ribbon at the 24-inch mark, and set aside the small piece. I centered the larger ribbon piece on top, pinning it in place, and encasing the folded raw edge of the bib.
I stitched the ribbon to the apron, starting with the bottom edge, making sure the bib was caught in the stitching, and repeated for the top edge.
I stitched the smaller ribbon to the top corners of the bib as shown.
I almost stopped there, but I thought the apron could use a pocket.
The pocket was made from the remaining 10-inch piece of towel. I pressed the raw edge one inch to the wrong side, and stitched it in place.
I pinned the pocket to the center of the apron, and then stitched all around the sides and bottom. I also added two lines of stitching to separate the pocket into three sections.
Ta da!
"Me? Clean the kitchen? In this outfit?"
I do really like this… I think I will play around with the top section so that I can wear it more comfortably. I am thinking maybe a well-placed dart, or some elastic at the top might help. Or maybe the top edge should be folded over and made into a casing for the ribbon.
Once I'm done messing with this apron, I have my eye on the blue striped towels in my kitchen for some further experimentation…
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Such fun to be creative with tea towels – a 'sort of' free apron. Sh, I've just ordered an Ulster Weavers Royal baby tea towel – ah.
looks good! How bout you fold the corners down a few inches on the top of the bib? I'm trying to think of what shape it would make it? The top 3 sides of a stop sign? Anyhow, I've seen it somewhere. it should work.
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What if you turn the top part 90 degrees? Stripe along the top? It would be narrower. Or just sew in pintucks there? I love this idea. Very, very cute. I'm sure there's a way!
I absolutely love this project. So cute and so practical!
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Your two towell apron is a cute idea and all I would change is to add a few large-ish tucks across the top to further enhance its spaghetti protection.
Of course you need a follow up, just so us fans of your blog can see what you did to make it better!
I have some really nice teatowels that are just to pretty to dry dishes with. This would be a great way to use them
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Most teams have stopped development work on their 2008 cars but Renault are an exception to the rule, bringing a heavily revised R28 to Fuji. The car's sidepods have been dramatically reduced in their cross section at the front, with the radiator inlets featuring a more tapered side profile (see red...»
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Okay, so, there's this girl, and her name's ashley. i've known her for a while, and we met through myspace. i don't remember when it was that we met, but it's been a while, maybe a year? idk, at least six months. anyway, after a while, of course i got feelings for her the way i tend to do.
well. she has a girlfriend. NO. a fiance. they've been together for FOUR YEARS. yeah, srsly. her name's nicole.
and, well, she seems to have feelings for me, sometimes. when her girlfriend's not around. and, i want to leave, but i can't. like, aside from all this, she's really becoming my best friend. like, i can tell her anything, and she knows everything about me, just like i know everything about her.
i mean, i really think i love this girl.
but i can't do this anymore. like, i've been able to talk to other girls, and be with other girls, but in the back of my mind is ashley. like, i fell for my ex tara, and when we were together, ashley seemed like a way smaller part of my life, but i was back to where i started when tara was gone.
i think i'm going to leave.
like, she's not gonna leave her girlfriend, despite the many times she's said she will. (i know that sounds horrible. i know.) and either way, she's so manic-depressive, which means there's only a 50/50 chance it'll work.
yeah. i'm gonna leave.
Probably the best course of action.
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Cattaraugus County Posted Structures 2012 Map
This letter is part of Cattaraugus County's 2012 Annual Special Hauling Permit. It consists of the written descriptions, locations and restrictions of the structures identified on the accompanying map for these permits. Please note that many of these structures are located on town roads and these restrictions shall be part of town permits.
2013 Tentative Budget for Cattaraugus County
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Santa Sheriff's Program Continues!
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Santa Sheriff's Program Ninth Year of Giving Continues!
View the Unofficial 2012 General Election Results
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NY Winter Weather Awareness Week
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Don't be fooled by the sunshine and the 60+ degree temps today, this week is winter weather awareness week in New York...
The National Weather Service joins with the New York state office of emergency management in promoting winter weather safety to all new yorkers during winter weather awareness week October 21st to 27th.
2013 January Rabies Clinic
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There will be a rabies clinic held at the Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works garage in Little Valley. This rabies clinics will be open from 9 am to noon on January 5, 2013.
State Fire Instructor Announcement
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Please see the attached letter for complete information regarding applications to become a State Fire Instructor, assigned to Cattaraugus County.
Resumes must be sent to Brian Benstead by e-mail to BBenstead [at] dhses [dot] ny [dot] gov (or mailed to the address on the letter) BY NOVEMBER 16, 2012.
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School-based response to Suicide and Traumatic Death A Lifelines Workshop for School Crisis Teams
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The Early Identification & Recognition Program on behalf of the suicide prevention coalition of Cattaraugus County is pleased to announce the Lifelines Postvention Training; a free one day training for school-based response to suicide and sudden tramuatic death. This one day training helps school crisis teams review current procedures for suicide and other traumatic deaths in the school community.
Fire Prevention Week 2012 - Tips for Safety
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Fire Prevention Week 2012 is October 9th through the 13th
Cattaraugus County Office of Emergency Services staff would like to take the opportunity to remind you of some important fire prevention and safety tips.
It's time to get your furnace ready...
Cattaraugus County Hosts Continuing Education Program
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Licensed land surveyors receive required training
LITTLE VALLEY, NEW YORK (October 2, 2012) – Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works (DPW) recently hosted a continuing education webinar for licensed land surveyors in the Allegany Plateau Chapter of the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors. This webinar, entitled "Ethics and Professional Courtesy," is a required course for license renewal. Bill Kankolenski, DPW Surveyor and Vice President of the Allegany Chapter, coordinated this one-day training for all association members.