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Why You Can't Help Believing Everything You Read. You shouldn't believe everything you read, yet according to a classic psychology study at first we can't help it.
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FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT: free parking within the property, common terrace for all guest in the property, plant garden.
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At the Root 66 Garden you can enjoy the healthful benefits of gardening, while strengthening and building your community
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Spitfire is the first album of original material by Leann Rimes in 5 years, and sees the two time Grammy award winner collaborating with Alison Krauss and Dan Tyminski on the single 'What Have I Done' as well as Rob Thomas and Jeff Beck on 'Gasoline and Matches.'
In Leann's words: "Spitfire covers a range of emotions that I've experienced in my lifetime, from anger to love, from frustration to letting go. My coproducer and co-writer Darrell and I talked about telling that story in chronological order, but that didn't work sonically, so Darrell said, "It's the truth…in no particular order." And isn't that what life is about? I want people who listen to my music to see me, know me, recognize me, as a normal human being who can sing and write and, I hope, connect with me through my music in a deeper way than ever before. That's what this album is about for me. I took a step back from the years of work and came back to the essence of what music means to me"
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Bravo Ria ! Super danse, on aime beaucoup ! We love it !
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Great little dance - interesting steps, easy (no tags or restarts) and to great music. Class love it.Thanks Ria
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Our classes all love this. Easy, no added extras and a tune (Harry Lime Theme from film The Third Man) that is so catchy it stays in your head!! Nice step patterns and fun for all from improvers onwards.
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Bronze Age square pendant features Bronze glass and a Black Brass finish. Available in wall sconce and ceiling flush mount, pendant and suspension versions. Five 60 watt 120 volt Victorian filament medium base incandescent lamps not included. 24 inches square x 12 inches high. Shade is 22 inches square x 9.5 inches high. Includes three 12 inch and one 6 inch stem for height adjustment. General light distribution. UL listed.
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Robert Sonneman pioneered modern lighting making it an art form. World renowned and acclaimed for clean lines and alliance to form and function, his world famous award winning designs have been at the forefront of the design world for over four decades. Robert introduced sleek, new functionalist lighting designs in the 60s and 70s that have become classics of the modern era. Sonneman Lighting's sensibilities and prolific design vocabulary extend through the modern architectural and decorative genres of the 20th century and forward to the contemporary diversity of the 21st. "I continue to investigate the evolutionary and the revolutionary as the basis for developing a cosmopolitan American style" said Robert Sonneman.


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NHL: Have at it Hockey fan who won at the trade deadline? Who sucked?
Race for #1
LSU is still #1, but I can almost guarantee they will not be on my ratings site after next week. However, in two weeks and from then on, it should not be a problem for the Tigers if they stay undefeated, as Oklahoma St. will have a bye week on the same weekend that LSU will play Arkansas. A win should give LSU a decent lead that would probably withstand a Cowboys victory in Bedlam.
LSUs strength of schedule (which does not penalize for FCS/I-AA opponents, which are compensated for elsewhere in my formula) fell to 7th this week, and will probably fall out of the top 10 after they face Ole Miss, which has only one FBS/I-A win this season, over Memphis, and which just lost to Louisiana Tech. Okie St. plays a mediocre Iowa St. team next week, but the Cyclones rate as a much better opponent than the Rebels do.
As far as Oklahoma, if the Sooners were to win Bedlam, I believe they would pass up Alabama (and Oklahoma St.) for #2. A lot of commentators have already been dismissing the Sooners, but I dont think this is fair.
Now, Im the last person who wants to give anyone a pass for a loss. They lost the game to Texas Tech, thats why theyre #4 and not #1 or #2 (and they would be lower if everyone else in front of them in recent weeks hadnt lost), but what about the other 90% of the season thus far? Theyve dominated two teams that, when they played Oklahoma St., came down to the last play. Those teams were Kansas St. and Texas A&M, and Kansas St. played Oklahoma at home and Oklahoma St. on the road. Oklahoma also has had one of the best schedules. The Sooners did not play an FCS/I-AA opponent and did play Florida St. and Tulsa. So I think wins over those two teams plus 8 wins over Big XII teams should be enough to put Oklahoma in the title game.
Ive heard talk about not wanting to punish teams for having already played LSU (IF LSU is the #1 at the end of this), but what about punishing LSU? Why should the Tigers have to beat a team they already beat on the road (albeit in an extremely close game) at a neutral site? Why should they have to beat a team they already beat easily at a neutral site at yet another neutral site (probably a less-neutral one at that)? If youre undefeated, you shouldnt have to worry about a team youve already beaten, especially if you didnt play that team at home.
Im not saying this because I want LSU to have an easier opponent. As Ive said, OU will have had a formidable list of accomplishments. They will present their own unique challengesthey have a different kind of offense from Oregon or Alabama, for starters. Plus, along with LSU, Oklahoma would probably be the only relevant team with a win over a top-5 team when we get to the end of the year. I dont think Stanford will be in the top 5 unless Oregon loses, and I dont think Arkansas (a loser to Alabama in September) will be in the top 5 unless they beat LSU. I cant imagine that Oklahoma St. would fall out of the top 5 because of a loss to Oklahoma, unless its a complete blowout, which certainly shouldnt hurt Oklahomas argument.
And like LSUs win over Alabama, Bedlam would be a huge game that everyone knows is a huge game. Also, Oklahoma would be at least mildly disadvantaged by having to play the week before and having to travel to Stillwater, so that would impress me possibly more than what LSU did. I think Bedlam will be the type of game where its going to inform us of how good of a game we would get in the BCS national championship game. I dont think the Texas Tech game would say very much about how Oklahoma would perform in the BCS national championship game.
All things being equal, losing to Texas Tech is worse than losing to LSU (and worse than losing to probably 50 other teams) of course, but all things are not equal. The remainder of Oregons schedule would not compare at all. The strongest team in the Pac-12 South is probably USC, whos not even playing for a championship and who struggled against teams like Minnesota, Arizona, and Utah (and lost to Arizona St.) before coming on more strongly (but if you want to consider that, we should consider that Texas Tech was playing better when they played Oklahoma), and the only real competition in the North was Stanford. Thats not week-in, week-out like the SEC (at least the West and half of the East) and the Big XII.
Alabama of course does play in the SEC West, but hanging their hat on a win in September, regardless of the margin, is more suspect. Obviously if LSU wins out, Alabama would not have had a championship game. Also, the Tide did have an easy non-conference schedule overall. Penn St. was good, perhaps better than Florida St., but there is no respectable #2 out-of-conference opponent, and since Alabama would not be in the championship game, they would have 8 SEC games to Oklahomas 9 Big XII games.
The top 10 SEC teams are better than the Big XII, but Alabama played the worst SEC team (Ole Miss) and will have played neither South Carolina nor Georgia, both in the top 5 of the SEC. (I had my doubts about Georgia being that high up there until Saturday.) So the Tide would be a total of 1-1 against the 5 best SEC teams, having played neither of those games on the road. By winning out, Oklahoma would be 4-0 against the 5 best Big XII teams, having played two on the road. LSU, by winning out, would be 3-0 against the top SEC teams (one home, one road, one neutral-site), with a (neutral-site) win over the likely Pac-12 champions and with a (road) win over the possible Big East champions.
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Extremely simple concept with stunning results.
The illusion may look complicated but it was really very easy to make.
Details of materials and construction for Infinity Mirror Illusion
The sizes and measurements i've provided may not be 100% accurate. Feel free to experiment with your own materials and measurements.
1 - 7" Cardboard lid 1 1/2" height
1 - 9" Cardboard lid 1 1/2" height
1 - 15 bulb LED light strand
1 - 7" diameter mirror
1 - 1' X 1' 1/10" thick plexiglass or real glass (whichever you prefer -- real glass will give a cleaner result)
Take the 7" Cardboard lid and mark a spot every 24 degrees on the outside rim halfway between the top and the bottom.
That will create 15 marks around the lid for the LED's
I used a hand drill to create the holes for the LED's. Make the wholes a little smaller than the LED's so that they'll fit snug
Push the LED's into the hole. Push them in far enough so that they visible from the inside.
Cut the bottom of the lid out.
Glue the mirror in the middle of the inside of the 9" lid.
Place the 7" ring with LED's into the 9" lid. The small ring should sit directly on top of the mirror.
Cut a piece of mirrored window tint and apply it to the plexiglass / glass.
Attached the plexiglass/glass to the top of your lids.
I used duct tape to hold the glass to the cardboard lids then cut black construction paper to cover the sides and back.
I cut a ring out of silver construction paper and placed it on top to hide the duct tape.
I used velcro to hold the battery back to the back or the top of the infinity mirror device.
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I bought an infinity mirror, but the seller isn't helping me fix a problem w/it. To fix, I need to access the inside of it. It looks like he used a glue, calk, or something to seal it together. Can anyone recommend how to open it (a knife to unseal it?), and then what material to use to put it back together the same way he did it? Also, how much time should it take a layman like me to do it and are there going to be complexities (e.g., wires complexly in there, etc.)?
Plastic cutting jigsaw blades can be found at most hobby shops, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. I have seen where you could use a mirror and a one way mirror but this method is much more affordable.
I made this over the past week and I'm very pleased with the outcome! I had a very hard time using the lids though and creating a structure that would support the weight of the glass and mirror. I would recommend using a premade round object with glass (likely a picture frame or clock) to avoid this struggle. Very fun project with a minimal price involved.
for this job its not so bad as the corners are covered.
The jigsaw really wasn't that bad with a fine-tooth blade and a slow cut.
and put tiny LEDs on the inside of the frame, so if you turn those LEDs on, you can see the image.
I don't think you can control it by the external luminosity, to see if there's a mirror or not, you need light, more or less, but you need it.
Nice project thanks for posting it.
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Rockies, Athletics tie in Phoenix
Posted By Troy E. Renck On March 28, 2010 @ 5:14 pm In General Rockies,Rockies Recap,Spring Training | No Comments
Rockies 6, Athletics 6
At Papago Park
Hits: Jorge De La Rosa kept his composure after a controversial hit-by-pitch ruling in the third inning. He told the umpire it was OK, "and I just didn't let it bother me.'' De La Rosa said he's never been this confident leaving a spring training, buoyed by his performance Sunday without his best stuff. … One day after Andruw Jones predicted a Gold Glove for Dexter Fowler, the Rockies' center fielder turned in a gem. He recognized that Rajai Davis took a huge turn around first on a single and threw behind him, creating an easy rundown out in the third inning. … Catcher Chris Iannetta doubled off the wall in the fourth, his sixth extra-base hit of the spring.
Misses: Eric Young Jr. ran wild on the bases, but made a costly eighth-inning error in center field, dropping a flyball. … First baseman Brad Eldred made a diving stab of a groundball in the fifth, but fired the throw into left field. … Left-hander Randy Flores walked the first batter he faced, but escaped when Mark Ellis popped up to right field.
What's next: Rockies vs. Rangers, Surprise Ballpark, 1:05 p.m. Rockies: Jason Hammel, Joe Beimel, Rafael Betancourt, Franklin Morales, Juan Rincon. Rangers: Matt Harrison.
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G got her baking on and made some cute cookies. Courtesy of Giada's recipe found here — she switched it up with all organic ingredients and replaced cocoa powder with grated dark chocolate.
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The difference between body building and strength training is somewhat controversial, and definitely subjective. This hotly debated topic can be explained through concrete definitions, as well as simple observation.
By Definition
- 1. Body Building: the developing of the body through exercise and diet, specifically for competitive physique exhibition. The second part of this statements is key, as it qualifies the purpose of monitoring one's diet and exercising for figure competition.
- 2. Strength Training: the use of weight resistance to tear, repair, and build muscles over time.
This definition states that the purpose of exercise in strength training is for improving overall health, and not for physique or any other type of competition.
Body Building
Body building incorporates strength training for the purpose of building muscle for show. This means creating and following a diet that contributes chiefly to muscle growth. Body builders focus on consuming the ideal ratios of the different macronutrients (particularly protein for muscle growth and recovery) in order to best accomplish their goals.
These fitness enthusiasts strive to achieve a body with little body fat and large, defined muscles to show at competitions. There is generally a somewhat concrete goal body builders strive for in terms of appearance.
Usually, heavy weight and lower repetitions are utilized in weight lifting for body building. This type of lifting yields the desired results more quickly than lower weight and higher repetitions, though this statement is widely debated.
Strength Training
Strength training is for those individuals who wish to improve their overall health and fitness levels. Strength training is proven to improve bone density, raise metabolism, contribute to heart health and fight obesity.
Those who strength train also strive to reduce body fat, but this is mainly to achieve optimum health. While many of these individuals also strength train for muscle tone and general improvement in physical appearance, it is different from body building because it is not for competition or show.
The exercise programs of people who strength train can vary widely. Some favor a similar approach to weight lifting as body builders, using heavy weights and lower repetitions. Others may stick to lower weights and higher reps. Variations in types of strength training (like circuit training) are also options.
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Both body building and strength training can vary in the approach to weight lifting. Either can utilize any form of strength training, like circuit training, supersets, plyometrics and many others. The only factor separating strength training from body building is the purpose of each.
As a general rule, body builders tend to more carefully monitor their diet to achieve optimum physical results. Those who strength train are not required to look a certain way for competition, so they may not watch what they eat as much. However, this is most definitely not always true. Many fitness enthusiasts who are not body builders are aware of the importance of both diet and exercise for overall health.
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My first logo gives the feeling of the film-maker bringing worlds together through the lens. The circles represent different cultures and the brackets represent what you see when you look into the camera, or what the camera focuses on. It's about informing the public of what goes on in darker areas of the world (represented by the dark circles), to bring light and to inspire change (represented by the white brackets).
The second logo has the look of a movie poster. The type treatment represents a bit of confusion and discomfort. The neutral colors give the idea of neutralizing difficult issues and inspiring peace and calmness. It uses the brackets to represent the focus brackets that you see when you look into a camera.
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USA TODAY's Arienne Thompson takes an exclusive peek at the nearly 400-piece Shops at Target collection, which includes everything from candy to dog collars and hits stores and Target.com May 6.
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Location: Miami
The shop: A high-end fashion boutique
The find: Step into spring with this art-deco-inspired shift, which features an exclusive-to-Target pattern modeled off of the vintage wallpaper inside the boutique. The look is completed with light-colored wedges.
Sleeveless shift dress in two-way deco print, $39.99; Cap-toe wedges in melon/gold, $29.99 (Target.com exclusive)
Location: Connecticut
The shop: A "bohemian-chic" home décor boutique
The find: Out with the old and in with the shabby chic, courtesy of Privet House, which puts a refined countryside spin on the standard throw pillow.
Pillows in Stripe, Privet House, Floral Print, and Cane Sugar, 16" x 16", $24.99 each
The shop: A 36-year-old beauty business
The find: After the makeup's been washed off and the lipstick's all kissed away, cool down and relax with a gel mask that's a treat for tired eyes.
Cooling eye mask, $6/set
The shop: A whimsical sweets shop
The find: Satisfy your old-school sweet tooth with a jar full of candy from your childhood, including Candy Buttons, Necco wafers, Tootsie Pops, Sugar Daddys and more.
11.1-oz Nostalgic gift jar, $9.99
The shop: A pet specialty store and bakery
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Military Beginnings The Civil War Resurrection Many problems still plagued the organizers of the new National Guard. Paramount was the shortage of arms and equipment. Most of the weapons on hand were out-of-date Civil War muskets. Despite these early handicaps and the fact that service in the National Guard was without pay, the Oregon National Guard rapidly grew into an efficient, disciplined force. The lack of funds prevented annual camp training until 1891, after which annual camp training became a regular part of the National Guard training schedule. Spanish American War On May 24, 1898, the Second Oregon, along with the First California, five companies of the 14th US Infantry and a detachment of California artillery, sailed as the first of the United States Forces heading into the Pacific. The heritage of the Second Oregon who fought so valiantly in the Philippines rests today with the 162nd Infantry, Oregon Army National Guard. Three battle streamers won during these hard times now fly on their regimental flag. Federalization World War I ORSDF Lineage On January 21, 1918 a detachment was activated to guard shipyards and public utilities along the Portland water front. They were relieved in April of 1918 by the newly organized Military Police Battalion, the predecessor to the Oregon State Police. The Home Guard trained throughout World War I and was activated on several occasions conducting security missions. On June 30, 1919 the purely "State Defense Forces" were changed to the Federal National Guard under the provisions of the National Defense Act of 1916 effectively merging the Home Guard into the Oregon National Guard. |
World War II By the time the 41st deployed overseas, the OSG had grown to over 5,000 men. According to General Cowgill, OSG Commander, the mission of the OSG was to "keep our state free of enemy invaders and saboteurs, and to keep up our military training and the production of food and war materials." Governor Sprague published a message to the OSG that stated "It may be no occasion will arise to mobilize the Guard for duty. But it is of high importance that our State Guard be trained so that it can perform competently the duties it may be called on to perform." By 1944 all National Guard Armories except for Ashland and Woodburn which had no OSG units were under control of the State Guard. The OSG trained throughout World War II in infantry tactics and became a competent military organization. The OSG also contributed trained soldiers to the war effort as many officers and enlisted men from the OSG went on to serve in the United States military. General Rilea, the Oregon Adjutant General, mustered out the remaining units of the Oregon State Guard 30 June 1948 and stated "The invaluable service these war-busy citizens on the home front gave on a voluntary basis will be long remembered by the State of Oregon." The Korean War Present By 1970 the ORNGR had over 500 members, 99% of which were prior service. They were training for the mission of internal security of the state and boasted a unit in each city where there was an armory. Throughout the 70's the ORNGR trained to provide support to civil authorities and assisted the state during floods in Tillamook County and Multnomah County. In 1983, the ORNGR underwent a major reorganization with increased numbers and new missions providing support to Oregon's Emergency Services Division and security teams for Bonneville Power and the Corp of Engineers dams and power stations throughout Oregon. During the same year, 1LT McTavish of the ORNGR was awarded the Oregon Distinguished Service Medal for his heroism in saving a family of four whose car had rolled off a boat launch into the Snake River. In 1987 the Oregon Army National Guard conducted a statewide mobilization exercise in which ORNGR units trained to secure all equipment at the armories if the National Guard was deployed. In 1989 the name of the ORNGR was changed to the current Oregon State Defense Force (ORSDF) by the Oregon Legislature to better coincide with federal laws. In 1997 the Military History Detachment (MHD) was created to assist the Oregon Military Museum in its mission to stimulate scientific, literary and educational matters as they relate to State and National Military Departments, and the preservation of events concerning the Oregon Army and Air National Guard and Oregon's citizen members of all State and Federal Military Departments. In November 2002 the ORSDF was reorganized to better mirror units of the Army National Guard with smaller company field units and two Battalion Headquarters. Today the ORSDF is tasked with being prepared for homeland security missions and assisting the 1-186 Infantry and 1-162 Infantry of the Oregon Army National Guard in accomplishing their state missions and training for their federal missions. Click here for more about the ORSDF Mission. Click here for more history of the Oregon Military Department |
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Give Bang That Pussy (Prod by Jaynari) a listen - it's a new offering from Charley Hood. It was dropped on Friday, December 3rd, 2010. Charley Hood's musical situation is improving with every new release, and Bang That Pussy (Prod by Jaynari) will most definitely help the cause. It's a fine addition to the growing body of work Charley Hood has been developing since stepping foot in the game. We're looking forward to what Charley Hood has in store.
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No wires, no saving to a cloud, no transferring between devices. It's just there.
"For many of our members, having a BlackBerry smartphone is a necessity. BBM and push email are unmatched and personal and enterprise apps make it an indispensable resource."Robert McConnell Advertising and Member Services Manager
People who are deaf and hard of hearing once relied primarily on TTY (Teletype or Teletypewriter) machines in their homes to communicate over telephone lines. But mobile technologies have changed the landscape for this community, offering more options for staying in touch and much greater freedom while at work and on the move.
Because TDI is a trusted advisor, it has a discerning perspective on what makes a wireless device accessible. One of the technologies they promote to their members is the BlackBerry® solution. BlackBerry smartphones are desirable because many models enable customized vibrations (for calls, instant messages, calendar reminders, etc.), so it's easy for someone to know what communications they've received without looking at the device. To respond to the needs of the hard of hearing, several BlackBerry smartphones have received certification for hearing aid compatibility requirements from the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC).


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To send a Sports Short announcement about your community or recreational sporting event, please email email@example.com, mail 150 Venture Drive, Dover, NH 03820 or fax us at 603-749-7079. If you are e-mailing your announcement, please paste it in the body of the email. Do not send email attachments. DO NOT SEND COPY IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS and please submit in paragraph form. Please note: If your item is time sensitive, do not send at the last moment (i.e. the day before or the day of the event). It is suggested that you submit your item at least 10 days before the event to insure that it receives proper placement in a timely manner.
Dover spring sports sign-ups
DOVER — Sign ups for spring sports in Dover will take place at the McConnell Center Cafeteria on Feb. 5 from 6-8 p.m. and Feb. 8 from 9 a.m.-noon. Dover Baseball Spaghetti Dinner
DOVER — The Dover High School baseball team will hold a spaghetti dinner in the Dover High cafeteria on Feb. 14 and 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $7.50 per person.
Rochester Fire and Police face off on ice
ROCHESTER — On Feb. 7 at the Rochester Arena, the Rochester Police will again face-off against the Rochester Fire Department in what has become an annual ice hockey grudge match. The Police Department remains undefeated in the six previous games. Seacoast Spartans AAU hoop tryouts
HAMPTON — The Seacoast Spartans will hold Elite AAU basketball tryouts at the RIM Athletic Complex in Hampton. RAA Recognition Banquet on Feb. 23
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Athletic Association (RAA) will be holding its annual Recognition Banquet on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Rochester Lodge of Elks on Columbus Avenue in Rochester. Light refreshments will be served beginning at 2:30 p.m. with the recognition ceremony to follow at 3 p.m. The RAA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support amateur athletes and organizations in the local area. Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the Rochester Community Center. For more information contact Gerry Gilbert at 603-330-3822.
Portsmouth LL online registration begins Feb. 5
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Little League (PLL) registration for the 2014 season continues through March 5. Registration is online by visiting the PLL website at www.portsmouthbaseball.com. To be eligible for the 2014 season, players must have been born between May 1, 2001 and April 30, 2007 and must reside in Portsmouth, Greenland, or Newington. PLL provides an opportunity for interested boys and girls to participate in an organized baseball program under the auspices of Little League Baseball International, Inc. The league is broken out by age with 11-12 year old, 9-10 year old, 7-8 year old divisions and the Challenger program.
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Seacoast Basketball Tournament sign-ups
PORTSMOUTH — Registrations are now being accepted for the 2014 Seacoast Basketball Tournament. The 65th Seacoast Basketball Tournament will be held from mid-March thru mid-April. In the past there have been upwards of 80 + teams compete during this month-long tournament. 'Tour de Pooch & Pals' fundraiser
PORTSMOUTH — Seacoasts Sports Clubs (SSC) announced it is hosting the 11th annual "Tour de Pooch & Pals" fundraiser on Feb. 8 from 9 a.m to 12 p.m. at its Downtown facility located at 95 Brewery Lane in Portsmouth. The spin fundraiser will donate all proceeds to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) at Nevins Farm in Methuen, Mass. Marshwood Youth Lacrosse
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BYA baseball and softball sign-ups
BARRINGTON — It's almost time to register Barrington and Strafford kids, ages 5 and up, interested in playing recreational T-Ball, softball or baseball. Strafford plays through the Barrington Youth Association (BYA). For new players, please make sure to bring your child's birth certificate to registration to be reviewed by league officials. For more information including sign-up dates, times, and fees, check BYA's website at www.byanh.org. The Leagues this year will once again be: Instructional (ages 5-6), Rookie (ages 7-10), Cal Ripken baseball and 12U softball (10-12), Babe Ruth baseball and 16U softball (ages 13-16), and Senior Babe Ruth (16+). Green Wave Baseball Players Clinic
DOVER — The Green Wave Baseball Players clinic will be held March 15 and 16 at Dover High School. There are two sessions — 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. High school tennis camps
NEWMARKET — Seacoast Sports Club has opened registration for its high school level pre-season tennis camps to be held in February at its SSC-Great Bay facility in Newmarket. Dover High Winter Break Basketball Camp
DOVER — Dover High boys' varsity basketball coach Mike Romps and staff will be putting on their 7th Annual "Winter Break" Basketball Camp from Feb. 24 to 27 at the Dover High gymnasium. UNH women's lax announces high school clinic
DURHAM — The University of New Hampshire women's lacrosse team will hold the Wildcat Lacrosse High School Clinic on Saturday, March 15, at UNH's Bremner Field. Youth spring 3-on-3 hockey league
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There are many reasons to become a Klehm member. The first reason, of course, is daily access to Klehm's 155 acres of signature gardens and woodland beauty of the arboretum. With two miles of accessible paths, people of all ages and physical abilities can connect with nature on a personal level. Plus, the whole family can enjoy discounted or free child and adult programs, community events and the health benefits of walking and playing outdoors. Your membership support also improves the quality of life in the Rockford region. Public gardens reflect community values and compliment the built environment in ways that attract businesses and economic prosperity.
Member Benefits
- Free admission every time you visit.
- Invitations to Members-Only special events.
- Monthly e-mail newsletter.
- 10% discount in the Magnolia Garden Store.
- Discounts on classes, concerts, trips, and programs.
- Free admission or discounts at over 300 gardens throughout the United States and Canada. View 2014 program guide here for a complete listing of participating gardens.
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June 13, 2002 See Rhonda's Previous Columns
Adoption Research
Q: The biggest problem is that my paternal grandfather had the last name "Kimmer" but that was not his birth name. As a child something happened to his parents and he was adopted by friends of the family named Kimmer. So, although my maiden name was Kimmer, I'm really not a descendent of that family. Any suggestions on how I would find out the real last name of my grandfather? We are estranged from my father's side of the family and my father has no idea of the heritage. -- Claire
A: Adoption research, usually performed by the adoptees themselves, can prove difficult. Changes in how adoptions are handled affect the information available to adoptees seeking their birth parents. Depending on when the adoption took place, you may find mention of it in the local newspaper. That should be your first stop if you know where the adoption took place. You may also want to check and see if the adoptive parents were granted guardianship before they adopted him. While adoption records are generally sealed, guardianship records are not.
If neither of the above options reveals the information you seek, you may want to turn your attention to some of the adoption sites and groups that are available. They will have information about the records generated at the time period and in the locality where your grandfather was adopted. Some of these sites include:
You will also want to read Maureen Taylor's All About Adoption Research which will give you more information about adoption research and about the avenues open to you and the problems you may come up against.
Adding to a Tree
Q: I have been able to locate several trees online that are definitely part of my family. When I do a kinship report, I make sure that they are indeed in line from my father or me. However, when you research your family tree, do you only include information that relates to your direct line? Or, do you include parents of people that married into your line. For example, my great aunt married, and on the kinship report her husband would be listed as "husband of the great aunt." Of course, the children are cousins. But if I find information on the husband's parents and their children, do genealogists put this information into this family tree or just ignore it? I'm curious because I want my tree to be right. -- Kathy
A: There really is no one answer to your question. Many researchers concentrate on just their direct line, entering limited information about the siblings of that direct lineage but others add anything they find as they are researching.
You need to decide what the scope of your research will entail. Do you want to concentrate on the direct lineage? If so, then you may not want to include all the information you find on the other individuals, especially the parents of a spouse of a sibling.
Of course, this does not mean you cannot have another database where you amass anything you find regardless of who you find it on. Many times when we are up against a difficult lineage, perhaps a brick wall, it becomes necessary to research the numerous individuals who had a fleeting connection to our ancestor. Generally when I am against such a research problem, I will create a new database so that I have the freedom to record information about many different individuals even though these people will no longer be as important after the research problem is solved.
Regardless of what you decide, remember that it is generally easier to add individuals than it is to remove them. So if you have, to this point, limited the database to your direct lineage, I would create a separate database for the additional information you are finding on those who are not actually related by blood to your direct line. That way you have the information, but it is not overwhelming you by all being in the one database.
World Tree Numbers
Q: I have a subscription to Genealogy.com and I did a family search and came up with several 5 star matches. How do I access the World Family Tree? For example World Family Tree 295 comes up for my great-aunt and I don't know how to get to it. -- Chuck
A: There are different types of subscriptions available through Genealogy.com: 1900 Census, International & Passenger Records, Genealogy Library, and World Family Tree. Each one is purchased separately.
The first thing you need to do is to verify which subscription you have purchased. If it is indeed the World Family Tree, then you do not need to do anything as far as subscribing. If you are not subscribed to the World Family Tree database, then that is the first thing you will need to do before you can take the next step in with the FamilyFinder report.
Once you have verified that you have access to the World Family Tree database, simply click on the tree in question in your FamilyFinder report. This should launch your browser, take you to the Family Tree Maker site, which will then display the main page of the World Family Tree in question. At this point you have a few options. You can
Whether you download the Family Tree Maker family file or the GEDCOM file, I encourage you to create a separate database to view the information. It is easier to add a few individuals into your main database than it is to have to pull out hundreds that either are of no interest to you or you discover later are not related after all.
Keeping a History of Now
Q:I am planning to start interviewing my family members to keep a video history of things as they are now. I can find lots of information about interviewing adults but what I need are suggestions for interviewing children. Do you have any ideas? -- Joanne
A: Keeping a history of everyone is a wonderful project, especially when you include the children. I know that I look fondly at the video we have of my children, even if the kids themselves are not thrilled to see those come out. However, when it comes to recording a history of a child, you are correct, you'll want to use a children-friendly set of questions.
While a child may not have lived as long as a grandparent, they have many thoughts they are wanting to share. A project such as yours gives them that opportunity. Some of the questions you might to include, beyond the basics, in your video interview of a child may include:
These are just a few ideas of questions to ask them. You might want to look into the various genealogy books geared toward kids. They often have special sections of questions for the children to fill out that are tailored to different age groups. Such questions would work well in your video history.
Rhonda R. McClure is a professional genealogist specializing in celebrity trees and computerized genealogy. She has been involved in online genealogy for fifteen years. She is the author of the award-winning The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Genealogy, now in its second edition. She is the author of four how-to guides on Family Tree Maker. In late 2001, she wrote The Genealogist's Computer Companion. She is a contributing editor to Biography Magazine with her "Celebrity Roots" column and a contributing writer to The History Channel Magazine. Her latest book is Finding Your Famous and Infamous Ancestors. She may be contacted at email@example.com.
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"Tom -- One Iowan To Another."
In the coming week, I'll share who signed a photo to me with this inscription.
Meanwhile, here's a challenge for all the autograph collectors out there, those who are unsure about asking questions. In fact,I predict there's some skeptical hobbyists who are unsure if the signers even read the letters.
Ask for a personalized inscription. Don't wait for the signer to surprise you. Request something made out to YOU, not the generic "2X All-Star" notation. Spell it out for them Maybe you're writing to a fellow alum from your college? Have someone wish you a happy 40th birthday. Make a connection.
See if it works. See if your letter gets read and your request followed. In fact, you might get more of a response than you ever imagined. If you hear from that signer, write them back with a thank-you note. Then, ask a question about their career.
Memories by mail. It's one of the best bargains a baseball fan can find these days.
Monday, August 16, 2010
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- Josh K.August 16, 2010 at 11:42 PM
I plan on it, I am not asking for autos either, my first three going out tomorrow. Frank J Thomas, Virgil Trucks and Lee MacPhail
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text: BREAKING NEWS (Pittsburgh) — This morning, the new Chuck Noll Way was unveiled on the Pittsburgh's North Shore running parallel to Art Rooney Way and Tony Dorsett Drive. This was the city's top choice for honorary roadway with runners-up including the Santonio Holmes Highway, The Kordell Stewart Bi-Pass [sic], The Roger Goodell Toll Road, and Bungals Drive, which has been astonishingly stopped in all directions leading into Pittsburgh since it was built. The ceremony was delayed as all traffic at the Jeff Reed Intersection was diverted wide left. This is the first honorarily named route since The Polamalu Interchange, a stretch of interstate with a No Passing Zone that leads unsuspecting drivers to it's inexplicable and often fatal dead-end.


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DDB New York announced today that it is attempting to eliminate the #FirstWorldProblems hashtag on Twitter the first mission to wipe out, instead of promote, a trending hashtag. #FirstWorldProblems showcases concerns that seem important to those living in wealthy, industrialized countries, yet are, in fact, trivial compared to the issues faced by those struggling to survive in many parts of the world. Though meant in jest, these tweets about "problems" such as having to get up to change the TV channel or a phone charger that won't reach the bed also reveal a lack of sensitivity or awareness about serious social and health concerns and the ways that social media users can help alleviate real problems.This #FirstWorldProblems initiative was created in partnership with WATERisLIFE, a non-profit organization addressing the global crisis arising from the dearth of drinkable water around the world an issue that leads to malnutrition, infection, ande ven untimely death. Featuring the tagline "Help solve real problems," the effort is designed to raise awareness of the plight of those less fortunate and put our privileged lives into perspective, with the ultimate dual goal of ending#FirstWorldProblems altogether and raising money to fight world thirst.


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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- The Topeka Zoo will host a traveling alligator exhibit beginning later this year.
Zoo director Brendan Wiley said at a news conference Thursday that the exhibit, called "Alligator Frenzy... A Bayou Adventure," will feature a rare, 7-foot-long Albino alligator, and a feeding lagoon with 40 juvenile American Alligators.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/XM4EN9 ) that the exhibit will be at the zoo from May 9 through September 30. Wiley says the zoo's general admission fee will include entry to the exhibit, though there will be additional fees for holding an alligator.
Wiley says alligators were nearly extinct in the U.S. by 1960, and soon afterward were put on the endangered species. The American Alligator made a strong comeback and now numbers nearly 3 million, most in Florida and Louisiana.


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Ki Society
The Ki Society (気の研究会 Ki no Kenkyūkai?) is an aikido organization founded by Koichi Tohei in 1971, while he was the chief instructor at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo. The official Japanese name of the organization is Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido Kai (心身統一合気道会), but it is more usually known in English-speaking countries as "Ki Society". Its foundation reflected Tohei's differences with the Aikikai, and his own emphasis on developing the concept of Ki. Tohei's art is correctly called Shin Shin Tōitsu-dō (心身統一道), meaning "the way of realizing the [original] unity of mind and body", but the martial discipline of the art is frequently isolated and referred to as Ki-Aikido, particularly in the Western world.
At the Ki Society, Tohei envisioned a place where Ki could be taught to students of all ages, including the handicapped and infirm, and also to those incapable of Aikido practice. Aikido is just one of the disciplines in Tohei's holistic art of Shin Shin Toitsudo; there are in fact five disciplines learned by students at a Ki Society Dojo:
- Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido
- Kiatsu (personal health and healing)
- Ki Breathing
- Ki Meditation
- Ki Development Exercises (methods for realizing oneness of mind and body are Oneness Rhythm Exercise, Sokushin no Gyo, and Senshin no Gyo)
Being one of the first Japanese to bring Aikido to the West from Japan in 1953, Tohei discovered numerous obstacles in teaching. Western students did not accept teachings at face value, and bombarded Tohei with questions, and even occasional "attacks" to test Tohei's real ability. Due to these teaching situations, Tohei was forced to create a very clear system of teaching that combines Western methods to teach Eastern concepts such as ki, one-point, relaxing completely in a live fashion, etc. Through his lifetime in wars abroad and at home, and through his experiences with Aikido, in Sokushin no Gyo at the Ichikukai dojo, and the Japanese Yoga teachings of Tempu Nakamura, Tohei realized four universal principles that he felt should be used in all Ki Society practice, and in everyone's daily life.
- Keep One Point
- Relax Completely
- Keep Weight Underside
- Extend Ki
Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido Kai hosts an All-Japan Taigi Competition every year at Ki no Kenkyukai (HQ), and every four years the World Taigi Competition is held there. Various techniques are grouped into 31 sets, each of which are called a 'Taigi', and participant teams perform from two to five taigi, selected from that year's taigi choices. The competition is one of measuring the nage's form and movement with uke, rather than a competition between two opponents. It is most closely compared to paired figure skating competition or ice dancing competition, with judges awarding points for balance, largeness, and rhythm.
The Ki-society has its primary facilities, known as Ki Society H.Q (Ki no Sato), in Tochigi Prefecture.
Further reading[edit]
- Koichi Tohei: Ki in Daily Life. Japan Publications, Tokyo, 1978, ISBN 0-87040-436-9
- Koichi Tohei: Book of Ki: Co-ordinating Mind and Body in Daily Life. Japan Publications, Tokyo, 1976, ISBN 0-87040-379-6
- Koretoshi Maruyama: Aikido with Ki. Japan Publications, Tokyo, 1984, ISBN 0-87040-566-7
- Reed, William: Ki: A Practical Guide for Westerners. Japan Publications, Tokyo, 1986, ISBN 0-87040-640-X
- Reed, William: A Road That Anyone Can Walk: Ki. Japan Publications, Tokyo, 1992, ISBN 0-87040-799-6
- Tohei, Koichi: Kiatsu. 2002, Japan Publications Trading Co; New edition edition, ISBN 978-4889960860
External links[edit]
- (English) Official Ki Society Homepage
- (English) Official List of International Ki Society Dojo


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The Energy Chef: Tailgate Favorites, Made Healthy
by Herb Mesa in Uncategorized, September 16, 2010Who doesn't love a good, old-fashioned tailgate party? There's football, there's friends and of course, food. Typical football party foods can be super-high in fat and calories, but my lighter burgers and potato salad have all the classic flavor, without the guilt.
The Nutrition Score: Classic Burgers and Potato Salad
Burgers and potato salad can both rack up a high calorie toll. One cup of a typical potato salad sets you back 358 calories and a whopping 20 grams of fat. The ever-popular slider burger might look small, but the calories can add up there as well — restaurant versions can have around 1,000 calories for three.
Liquid Calories
What you drink counts, too. Remember this as you reach for your third beer: Every 120 calories of wine, beer or spirits you take in equals 20 minutes of cardio to burn it off the next day.
The Healthy Makeover: Potato Salad
My grilled purple potato salad has just 165 calories and 4 grams of fat. I like to use an unsweetened, low-sodium eggless mayo in my salad. Believe me, you won't taste the difference, and you'll get 65 percent fewer calories versus regular mayo. Can't find it? Any light mayo will work.
Herb's Purple Potato Salad
Yield: 6 servings
2 pounds purple potatoes
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped and one yolk discarded
3 tablespoons low fat (or eggless) mayo
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup chives, chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
Wash potatoes, slice into small wedges and boil for about 30 minutes or until you can easily pierce with a fork. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Toss potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Grill potatoes 2-3 minutes on each side, until you see grill marks. Let potatoes cool and place in a large bowl. Add chopped eggs, mayo, chives and paprika and toss until potatoes are evenly coated.
Tailgate Tip: Cook the potatoes and eggs the night before game day.
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 4.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 gram
Total Carbohydrate: 25 grams
Protein: 5 grams
Sodium: 230 milligrams
Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
Fiber: 3 grams
The Makeover: Better Burgers
Now for the burgers! I like to be doing something at all times (they don't call me The Energy Chef for nothing), so I love working the grill at the tailgate. My favorite slider has about half the calories of typical burgers, and I top it off with caramelized onions and grilled peppers and mushrooms. Trust me: The flavors work like magic in your mouth!
Slider Burger with Grilled Mushroom and Peppers, Caramelized Onions and Sriracha Mayo
Yield: 16 sliders
For burgers and grilled toppings:
32 ounces 85% lean ground turkey (to make 2 oz. patties)
1/2 pound sweet peppers, sliced
1/2 pound shitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
1 large purple onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
16 mini whole-wheat pita breads
For sauce:
6 tablespoons light (or eggless) mayo
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
Preheat grill. In a small pan placed on the grill, place onions and cook for 20 minutes. If you need to add liquid, pour in a little light beer from your can so the onions don't burn. Set aside.
Brush mushrooms and peppers with olive oil, sprinkle with salt & pepper. Over medium heat, grill mushrooms 2 minutes per side and peppers 7-8 minutes per side. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix mayo with sriracha. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine turkey, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper. Form into 16, 2-ounce patties. Grill patties 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Slice pita pockets in half and warm over grill before serving (about 2 minutes.). Spread the mayo/sriracha onto the pitas and layer burger, mushrooms, onions and peppers on top.
Tailgate Tip: Slice onion, peppers and mushrooms and form the patties at home for easy game-day prep.
Nutrition Info Per Burger:
Calories: 230
Total Fat: 12 grams
Saturated Fat: 2.5 gram
Total Carbohydrate: 18 grams
Protein: 15 grams
Sodium: 240 milligrams
Cholesterol: 45 milligrams
Fiber: 3 grams
Here's to football season — with my lighter recipes, you can have yourself a beer (or two) and not sweat it.
Next Food Network Star season 6 finalist Herb Mesa is a restaurant-trained chef, a self-taught healthy cuisine chef and a certified personal trainer. Herb teaches 'balance through food and fitness', and works as a personal chef and trainer in Atlanta.
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A look at four new branches of the W Hotel have opened up in Hollywood, Atlanta, and the New York Area.
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Tim Street Porter, Courtesy W Hotels Worldwide
The W Hollywood Hotel & Residences splits guest rooms and residential units into two connected buildings. Billboards, designed by Sussman/Prejza, are attached to a steel structure that stands parallel to the hotel. When illuminated, the super-graphics become a "glowing icon in the night," HKS principal Eddie Abeyta says.
The double-height lobby of the W Hollywood has touches of silver-screen glamour. A chandelier of dangling Swarovski crystals dominates the red runner-clad circular staircase that leads to the second floor, which houses meeting rooms and spaces for celebrity press junkets.
At the main guest entrance, the red terrazzo carpet that signifies the approach to the hotel continues inside in the form of a plush red carpet.
Several discrete seating areas allow for people watching and for wheeling and dealing. The second floor catwalk becomes a sculptural element in the space, and a double-height curtain wall overlooks Hollywood Boulevard.
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The recently opened W Atlanta Downtown Hotel & Residences, designed by New Haven, Conn.-based Pickard Chilton, has 237 guest rooms and 74 residences. For a change of pace from its sleek corporate cousins in the Northeast, the W Atlanta features a more partylike atmosphere courtesy of interior designer Burdifilek.
W Atlanta Downtown Hotel & Residences, Lobby
dbox, Courtesy W Hotels Worldwide
The W New York-Downtown Hotel & Residential Condominiums is located by the World Trade Center Memorial Site and features a 57-story-high curtain wall with gridded panes of clear, white, and gray glass. Designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects, the project—which features 217 hotel rooms and 222 residences—is scheduled to open this summer.
Paul Warchol, Courtesy Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects
W Hoboken Hotel & Residential Condominiums, Lobby
Also designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects, the 26-story W Hoboken Hotel & Residential Condominiums sits just across the Hudson River from its downtown New York compatriot. The building contains 225 hotel rooms and the top nine stories are devoted to 40 condominiums.
Since the debut more than a decade ago of the W hotel chain, the contemporary lifestyle brand of the Starwood hospitality empire has always used design and architecture—as well as a hip attitude—to attract guests from the worlds of media, fashion, and entertainment. With 36 hotels already in the lineup and a raft of openings now under way to nearly double its footprint and expand its residential offerings, W is again highlighting design as a brand-builder and location signifier.
The new W Hollywood Hotel & Residences, for example, at the legendary corner of Hollywood and Vine, was conceived as a tribute to the movie industry and the celebrity culture and city that surround it. "Imagery is so important for Hollywood," says Eddie Abeyta, design director for the W Hollywood project at Dallas-based HKS Architects. "So we tried to connect the forms and architectural expression with what everyone has in their mind about Hollywood."
The 15-story development includes a 300-room hotel and a separate tower with 144 condos, in attached buildings made of conventional glass, aluminum, and architectural precast. But a number of design details, materials, and decorative features provide a requisite shot of glamour. Most appropriately, guests approach the hotel on a red carpet made of terrazzo with custom-made integral red aggregate. A two-story glass wall facing the hotel lobby (or "living room" in W-speak) features a retractable screen for showing movies, which transforms the façade into a giant silver screen.
The layout of the hotel provides spaces for both public gawking and secluded dealmaking. Because the site sits atop a busy Metro Rail stop, riders can catch a glimpse of Hollywood bigwigs at work as they approach the escalators. On the second and third floors, rooms have been converted into special spaces for press-only junkets with celebrities. The lobby, with its dramatic circular staircase (very Fontainebleau, as some critics have pointed out) and a chandelier (by Portland, Ore.–based Designstudio Ltd.) with cascading Swarovski crystals, is pure Hollywood.
By comparison, two New York–area W hotels and another in downtown Atlanta are all cool corporate sleekness, in line with W's typically minimalist aesthetic, with some interventions to break the mold.
On the New Jersey waterfront, the W Hoboken Hotel & Residential Condominiums is a 26-story wedge-shaped metal-and-glass tower by New York–based Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects. The north and south façades feature a sawtooth pattern formed by angled bay windows in the hotel's midsection. This approach lends a distinctive pattern to the exterior while the bay windows enhance the room experience so guests "don't feel they are in a module or a box," says principal Robert Siegel. Across the river at the W New York–Downtown Hotel & Residential Condominiums, also by Gwathmey, the soaring 57-story tower features a glass curtain wall with a pattern of white, gray, and clear panels, as well as a lobby terrace fronting the World Trade Center Memorial.
For the Atlanta W, New Haven, Conn.–based architects Pickard Chilton chose a reflective glass and aluminum curtain-wall system, and bisected the otherwise boxy tower in the Allen Plaza office complex with a slit at floor 16—separating the hotel from the condos—to provide space for a pool and spa with city views. "The goal was a high-profile hotel in the heart of the leading city in the Southeast," says principal Jon Pickard. That vision included a rooftop helipad, which, he adds, "provides a little more panache" and a discreet entry for arriving A-list guests.
Unique touches at each of its locations are what make W a savvy brand: Hire different architects who know the area, target the likely traveler, add a trendy name, and you turn each hotel into a destination.
W Hollywood Hotel & Residences Project Credits
Project W Hollywood Hotel & Residences Client Gatehouse Capital/HEI Resorts & Hotels Architect HKS Interior Designer (residences) Daly Genik Architects Interior Designer (hotel) Architropolis (early phase); Myhre Group (middle phase); Designstudio w/Lee & Sakahara (final phase) Interior Designer (restaurant) Zeff Design Mechanical Engineer Critchfield Mechanical Structural Engineer DCI Engineers Electrical Engineer Rosendin Electric Civil Engineer Fuscoe Engineering Geotechnical Engineer Golder Associates General Contractor Webcor Builders Landscape Architect Rios Clementi Hale Studios Signage Sussman/Prejza Lighting Kaplan Gehring McCarroll Architectural Lighting Art Lendrum Fine Art Food Service Ricca/Newmark Acoustics Charles M. Salter Associates; Acoustonica (hotel interiors) Security Niscayah Exterior Building Maintenance C.S. Caulkins Co. Elevator Consultant Lerch Bates Size 969,726 gross square feet
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W New York–Downtown Hotel & Residential Condominiums Project Credits
Project W New York Downtown Hotel & Residential Condominiums Developer The Moinian Group Architect Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects, New York—Robert Siegel, Charles Gwathmey (principals-in-charge); Gregory Karn (senior associate) Associate Architect Avinash K. Malhotra Architects Construction Manager Tishman Construction Structural Engineer Rosenwasser/Grossman Consulting Engineers M/E/P Engineer Cosentini Associates Geotechnical Engineer Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers Exterior Wall & Roofing Israel Berger & Associates Landscape Architect Thomas Balsley Associates Vertical Transportation Van Deusen & Associates Expediter Jerome S. Gillman Consulting Architects Size 390,000 gross square feet
W Hoboken Hotel & Residential Condominiums Project Credits
Project W Hoboken Hotel & Residential Condominiums, Hoboken, N.J. Developer Ironstate Development Co. Architect & Interior Designer Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects, New York—Robert Siegel, Charles Gwathmey (principals-in-charge); Dirk Kramer, Steven Forman, Gregory Karn, Thomas Florkewicz (associates) General Contractor AJD Construction Structural Engineer Goldstein Associates M/E/P Engineers Cosentini Associates Civil Engineer LGA Engineering Geotechnical Engineer Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers Landscape Architect Melillo & Bauer Associates Lighting Designer Hillmann DiBernardo Leiter & Castelli Food Service Romano Gatland Acoustics Harvey Marshall Berling Associates Fire Protection R.J. Bartlett Engineering; Rolf Jensen & Associates Cost Estimator Hanscomb Faithful & Gould Specifications Construction Specifications Size 360,000 gross square feet Cost $110 million
W Atlanta Downtown Hotel & Residences Project Credits
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