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|I seen a few other things by Kazuhiro Furuhashi, he does good work, I hope he can be molded into a new up in commer, his direction in UC is fanaminal so far, I hope he continues to get work in anime for a long time
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Up and comer? The guy has been around for decades. He directed the Rurouni Kenshin anime series, for cryin' out loud.
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You're right. Someone's not checking the encyclopedia. His career is 30 years old.
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Poor guy, he must have misread his name and mistaken him for an other guy. lol
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Thanks for the interview! I haven't seen Gundam Unicorn yet - I'm waiting until it's all out, because if it was really captivating, then having to last months until the next volume would be painful - but when it's all out on blu-ray, I'll definitely give it a whirl.
I never put two and two together that Gundam Unicorn's director was the same guy who worked on the Rurouni Kenshin series and Le Chevalier D'Eon. I enjoyed both of those a lot, so that boosts my outlook for this series.
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The wait is part of the overall experience for me. Personally I love the anticipation and rewatch the previous episodes right before each new one comes out and try to catch the special cinema screenings when I can. I notice new details each time I watch it
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I haven't seen a language tortured this badly in a long time. Can I get a translation?
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Short but insightful is how I'd describe this brief exchange. For instance, it's interesting to know that Furuhashi was familiar with the original Gundam series, even if he's been more of a casual viewer after that point.
There is an implication that the fourth episode might have some changes from the novels, though I'm not in any position to speculate about whatever this may or may not actually mean.
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Do all the characters have emotional breakdowns and fall to lows, with the best characters falling the farthest? Does the plot start off with potential but then loose itself? (The Shelf Life reviews make it sound as though it does). This is my main issue with Gundam as I've seen most of the series, and they all do this. I'm still getting over how they ravaged what could have been a good show with Gundam 00.
My above complaint happened in D'Eon as well. That show died after the Russian arc. It did have a great dub though, which helped keep it from falling too far, IMO.
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This is more a problem that has happened with Sunrise as a whole over the past 8 years. The series starts out fantastic attracting all kinds of attention. Over the course of the second half the series loses what made it special in the first place (several Hime go insane, Shinn is replaced with Kira, Lelouch's plans get ridiculous, the moral ambiguity in Gundam 00 is removed)
My-Otome is the only Sunrise series in the last 8 years which had a better second half.
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This probably isn't the best place to debate the content of Shelf Life reviews, but rather than the plot "losing" itself, so far I'd say that was a matter of Erin having a different set of expectations when it came to episode 3 of Gundam Unicorn. Even then, however, she still liked the characters despite finding a couple of the topics being discussed to be underwhelming. Thus, at the very least, I would advise anyone interested in the subject to check the show out for themselves and reach their own conclusions.
It's definitely early to make any general judgments about the entire project, however, since the story has barely reached the halfway point and, unlike most of the other Gundam series, this is an adaptation as opposed to an original production. Incidentally, I appreciate the fact that the director has been straightforward about this in the most recent interview.
While I don't know about that one....I can only vaguely agree with the principle that Sunrise hasn't been too good at making sequels or second seasons for a while, perhaps even longer than those 8 years mentioned, but I don't think this necessarily means all those series "lost" whatever made them "special" in the first place. That's a matter of opinion and interpretation, to say nothing else, since not all viewers watched those series from the same perspective or were bothered by the same real or alleged issues.
In short, I would say they all have their respective problems but there's a lot of room for healthy debate about each of them, as opposed to throwing out the baby with the bathwater with no further considerations, other than automatically dismissing everything. In that sense, I'd also advise people to develop their own lines of thought, if at all possible, instead of doing otherwise.
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I totally agree with that; the first half of Mai-Otome could almost be skipped and the viewer wouldn't miss anything. HiME was horrible--they removed all the drama, and Mai's descent into emo territory didn't work for me. I tried shoving some prozac into my tv, but it didn't help.
There was also Haruhi, where the 2nd half repeated the same episode 8 times IIRC. That was inexcusable.
IMO Gundam 00 didn't know what it wanted to do. Once Celestial Being instated their goal of unifying the world by giving mankind a common enemy to rally together against--which I thought was a thoughtful idea--the show seemed to be clueless as to where it wanted to go, and it went downhill fast.
(BTW, is anyone else starting to feel as though America is a real-life Celestial Being?)
Though what about Planetes? I thought the second half of that was pretty good, in a rare move the show moved to realism (the terrorist incident) and characters made choices with hard consequences without the show fudging the plot to give the characters the good without the bad.
@nightjuan, I'm not going to form a definite opinion on the show until I see it. However, I'm tired of having my expectations dashed by shows that start off good, and have a great buildup, only to then jump off the metaphorical cliff and die, taking my time and hope with them. I just can't get into Unicorn due to that. I can extrapolate that it will suck (IMO) because all the others before it did, but there is still that slim chance that this will be the one gundam I think is good. I want to see how high the chance of that is before I invest time and money.
(On shelf life, while I've only read it recently, I find myself agreeing. I didn't like Phantom, and I enjoyed Golgo 13...albeit for different reasons, so I'll give that columnist some of my trust in reviews.)
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No, no, it's been brought up before.
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Perhaps so, but that wouldn't be Sunrise's fault or would it? That's a KyoAni show.
Not to get too political here, but I do believe the concept of a certain nation being called the "world's policeman" has a long and twisted history that goes above and beyond current events. In a way, however, Gundam 00's first season did try to take a page (or several) from contemporary international affairs for its own purposes.
I happen to agree with you about that, for the most part, but I've known people who didn't exactly share those sentiments. For whatever it's worth, however, Planetes was a manga adaptation...albeit one that did take certain liberties, both for better and for worse. Still a great show though, at least as far as I'm concerned.
Which is, of course, entirely within your prerogatives.
I don't know how many Gundam series you've seen, overall, but at the very least it's certainly warranted to take a break from time to time instead of trying to watch all of them, especially if they're not living up to your expectations.
Can't say I would adopt that stance as a general rule, but sometimes I've also preferred to wait until a series has been completed before actually watching any of it (the Rebuild of Evangelion movies, for example, though for entirely unrelated reasons).
All I can do is point out a couple of differences in the production process for Gundam Unicorn, which isn't identical to that of other series, and reiterate my personal satisfaction with what has happened so far. No more, no less. None of us can provide any guarantees.
That's nice to know and, rightfully so, one of the many uses for such columns. Still, it's not like she completely dismissed the show.
Curiously enough, I tend to agree with Erin more often than I've disagreed, for the record, but just find it far more interesting to discuss our greater or lesser differences of opinion rather than to simply reiterate our agreement. We're all distinct individuals, after all, and even those with similar tastes are bound to disagree sooner or later.
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True, but I put some blame for that on Bandai, & the distinction between Bandai and Sunrise is rather thinly defined.
I'm aware Planetes is a manga adaptation--it's one of the unfortunately rare manga adaptations that is awesome. Regretfully I haven't read the manga. I wasn't aware that we were only talking about shows that Sunrise created the original concept for though.
As far as I know, I've seen at least parts of them all, except Unicorn. I'm just not enthralled with them; like bleach I keep up with them a bit just because I feel that it's the "civic duty" of an anime fan (esp. since I do the con circuit), not because I enjoy them. But unlike the average mega-popular shounen, Gundam has the potential to be awesome. It starts to fulfill that potential, and then it makes a hard left turn. Why Bandai, Why?! Maybe I'll give the English dub a shot for UC, the only Gundam I've seen dubbed was 08MS.
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Not sure how you can not consider wins as a factor.
Because a pitcher's wins, again, are an artificial statistic -- it only means that his offense happened to score more runs than he gave up during a particular game (to say nothing of any defense-independent pitching statistics). It says absolutely
about his actual performance. For example: Ryan Dempster was a balls-out
starter for the Cubs in 2012, but he didn't get his first win until June 5 because the offense was complete dogshit.
Let's take it a step farther and look at Maddux. In 1994, when he had a fucking ridiculous 1.56 ERA and a
, he "only" had 16 wins. In both his 20-win seasons, his ERA+ averaged 168 (still excellent) and his WHIP was north of 1. Again, still excellent stats, but not as lights-out as 1994 -- but if you were to look at his wins, you'd think that '92 and '93 were better, which is wrong on its face. Even if you disregard 1994 due to it being strike-shortened,
every single season
in which Maddux had more than those 16 wins had him boasting a worse ERA+ and WHIP.
This is why Morris' entire case for the Hall of Fame falls apart as soon as you look at any meaningful number: He was a good, occasionally very good pitcher who ate a ton of innings and did nothing else of note. As soon as you remove Game 7 from the equation (which was really due to Lonnie Smith being a knucklehead and Kent Hrbek having a cannon of an arm), you cannot make an intellectually honest argument for Morris in the Hall.
I'll agree with the ERA point. I ended up supporting King Felix getting the CY Young over CC. But it's really hard to discount wins as a factor. Felix was SO good that year I made the exception.
But I will take issue with "it only means that his offense happened to score more runs than he gave up during a particular game"
Take someone like Andy Petitte. He was his best in important games and that's what he thrived in
"it only means that the pitcher held the opposing offense to less runs than his team scored during a particular game"
If Mattox is left off someones ballet, I'm going to go shoot him. There is no reason on the planet or in the universe to leave him off a ballot.
Take issue with it all you want, but you still haven't explained
. Again, look at my example of Ryan Dempster in '12 -- he was pitching lights-out for two consecutive months, but didn't have a single win during that time. Why? Because the offense was scoring an average of about 1.8 runs/game during his starts. You need to look beyond the basic stats like "wins," because in addition to not telling you the whole story, they don't even really tell you
part of the story -- shit, Vida Blue won 20 games in 1973, and he did so while walking almost as many people as he struck out, giving up a
of dingers and being just a notch above league-average in every other rate and counting statistic. But if you just look at WINZ, then it was a great season ... except by any objective metric, it absolutely
The fact of the matter is that no pitcher can "win" a game on his own, because he has no control over three things: The defense around him, his own team's offense, and how the opposing team's pitcher is performing on that given day. Ultimately, the point of baseball is to score more runs than the other guys.
Here's a fun little read.
Really, pitcher wins is one of the three most bullshit statistics in baseball, in the unholy trinity with pitcher saves and batter RBI.
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If Mattox is left off someones ballet, I'm going to go shoot him. There is no reason on the planet or in the universe to leave him off a ballot.
There will be several who do. Remember, the all-time record for votes is Tom Seaver, who topped out around 98.8 percent in ... '92, I want to say. Maddux is, when you drill down to the meaningful numbers, a better pitcher than Seaver was. However, there are two factors at play:
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fucking lunatics
) who believe, for some misguided reason, that no one should ever get into the Hall on their first ballot.
I don't expect Maddux to be the first unanimous vote.
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Let me show you how affordable and enjoyable an all-inclusive beach vacation can be. My home is in Denver. You can call me at 303-980-6483 Ext 1 to get started on your dream vacation.
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Hawaii Adventure and Relaxation Specialist
If you need to decompress and recuperate from the rigors of your daily life, then you need to get to the breathtaking islands of Hawaii. There's nothing quite like that feeling of relaxation that comes over you when you step off of the airplane onto one of these fantastic islands.
Whether you are looking for adventure on the Big Island, excitement on the beaches of Oahu or total bliss on the island of Maui, you will find that Hawaii is the perfect place to refresh and reconnect with the people that you love the most.
As a travel professional, I specialize in booking all types of trips to Hawaii. I love to show honeymoon couples the unique and intimate accommodations that are available, many of which are hidden secrets that other, less-experienced agents are unaware of. I feel that young families can enjoy surf, sun and sport together on any of these islands, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Couples who are making the most out of their golden years will feel energized and revitalized as they enjoy the fresh ocean breezes, the swaying palm trees and the unparalleled views of the pristine blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.
I travel to Hawaii frequently, and I also attend the annual Hawaii travel trade shows in Denver and participate in webinars on this fantastic destination. My extensive experience booking this destination has allowed me to create valuable contacts that ensure all of my clients get VIP treatment on their trips.
I also specialize in booking cruises, all-inclusive resort vacations in Mexico and land tours to Italy. My clients are constantly impressed with how quickly I get back to them with information about their next dream vacation.
Let me start building a customized itinerary for you and your loved ones.
Got back last evening and once again Secrets did not disappoint us!! We had a wonderful relaxing vacation. I think our biggest decisions were to lounge at the beach or pool? margarita or cerveza? and where to eat?
Joan Feil and Al Cohn, Denver, Colorado USA
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Wanderlust is in my blood, and I have always wanted to see the most remote corners of the world.
My life as a travel professional began when I was simply a travel aficionado. I wanted to see the world, and so I did. After planning and executing two amazing trips around the globe, I decided this was my calling. It's been 23 years since I began working in the industry, and I still love the excitement and thrill that I feel when I begin to plan a trip for my clients.
I specialize in creating luxury travel itineraries to exotic destinations. While I will help my clients book any type of trip they desire, my heart lies in planning vacations to remote locations that many people do not think about traveling to. I have been to more than 90 countries across the world, and I have extensive experience in planning these types of vacations.
My intimate knowledge of different cultures, ancient sites and vibrant cities allows me to recommend the perfect destinations for my clients based on their own personal interests and desires. I also help clients navigate the process of acquiring visas, booking international airfare, coordinating with customs and obtaining any necessary vaccinations.
My favorite trips to book for my clients are African safari adventures. These trips should not be planned without the help of an expert. I have experienced several African safaris myself, including a hiking safari to the Selous wilderness of Tanzania. Taking in the breathtaking beauty of Africa while viewing some of its most magnificent wildlife first-hand is an experience that everyone should enjoy.
Everyone dreams of that one far-away destination, the one that seems impossible to reach. It's important to remember that when you book with me, nothing is impossible.
Let's start checking off your bucket list items today.
Eileen Starkey
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My husband and I were born and raised in Philadelphia. After taking a vacation to beautiful Colorado, we decided to relocate to the Denver area and have been here ever since.
My husband and I have enjoyed traveling extensively all over the world. I initially would plan all of our vacations in detail, and then I would take the details to my favorite travel agent who would always find me the best price.
Finally, my own agent realized how much knowledge I had gained and how much I enjoyed the work. She convinced me to become an agent myself. I have now enjoyed assisting family, friends, and clients with their travel plans for over 15 years.
I have been working on my own "Bucket List" of travel destinations for many years now. We have taken two separate tours of Europe visiting 15 countries. We also loved our trips to Great Britain including the beautiful green isle of Ireland. Exposure to the ancient history in these countries has been a great education for our three boys as well as the whole family.
My desire to learn more about various cultures has taken me to exotic destinations such as the Great Pyramids in Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, New Zealand, the Great Wall and the Terra Cotta Warriors in China, and the mystical Machu Picchu in Peru. I have also been to Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora-Bora. I have thoroughly enjoyed cruising to the Greek Isles, all over the Caribbean, and the Baltic Sea, visiting historic cities such as Copenhagen Denmark, Helsinki Finland, Stockholm Sweden, Tallinn Estonia, and St. Petersburg Russia.
I also love taking advantage of our nonstop flights to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world with the clear azure Caribbean Sea. They are so close that you can go from Denver, to being on the beach, in approximately 6 hours. We have probably been to almost every destination in Mexico including the Cancun area, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and even to Costa Rica.
We plan to cross another trip off my "Bucket List" soon, as we plan an Eastern European, luxury cruise down the Blue Danube. We plan to spend multiple nights in Prague, and Budapest.
I love sharing my knowledge and experiences around the world with my clients. Of course I enjoy investing the time and research to find the very best vacation and prices for my clients.
I look forward to speaking with you to plan your "best experience of a lifetime vacation."
Jeff Gregory, CTC, MCC
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There's no better way to experience the world than aboard a luxury all-inclusive cruise.
As a Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) and Master Cruise Counselor (MCC) with 30+ years of experience, I bring a host of benefits to my clients. First and foremost, I ask questions about what each client desires from their vacation, and then listen very carefully to the answers. This enables me to more carefully point my clients to the right vacation for their unique situation.
Many travelers come to me feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information they have seen online. Travel marketing can be misleading – and even false. I am able to counsel my clients to help them separate the hype from reality. I do this by experiencing the cruises, destinations, and hotels first-hand.so I can provide honest feedback.
I enjoy the luxury all-inclusive product because it is such a great value and my clients return home with a smile – ready to plan their next adventure. With all-inclusive cruises, the fare includes items that mainstream cruises do not such as soft drinks, specialty coffee, bottled water, cocktails, beer and wine; gratuities; shore excursions; specialty dining; internet access; room service, etc.
In addition to helping my clients select the right cruise line and itinerary for their vacation, I also work to customize each vacation to include special moments along the way. This can include fully customized pre and post-cruise travel arrangements such as hotel reservations, day trips, private touring, special occasions, dinner reservations, car rentals, rail tickets and special requests. Examples of excursions I have coordinated include tickets to Opera La Scala in Milan, New Year's Eve riverboat cruise in Paris, and private guided tours of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. I am also happy to help with flight reservations, upgrades, and business class tickets.
I enjoy the opportunity to provide my clients with unique, memorable, and rewarding moments they share with the people they love most.
Thank you for checking in with me, I've been meaning to get a hold of you and let you know that we had a wonderful time in Puerto Vallarta. The hotel was wonderful, everyone was very nice, the rooms were clean and kept up nicely, the variety of foods was nice…. Thank you!!!
Shannon Burton, Denver, Colorado USA
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I grew up in Phoenix. As a family, we took a vacation every summer. This was usually in August—after softball and swimming lessons were done for the summer season. We drove in the family car, staying in motels along the way. We only went in one direction—west.
A consequence of these single direction series of journeys is that I know a lot about the attractions, theme parks, places to see and things to do on the West Coast. If you want to get away to Southern California, I can provide the details to maximize your vacation. How about the Pacific Northwest? My familiarity with this region can move you from airport to ferry to the beautiful islands near Vancouver and Victoria. When you return you will have lasting memories to share. Have you taken the "wine train" in the Napa Valley? I can make this happen for you. And while you're there, would you prefer a hotel or a bed and breakfast? Just let me know. I will embrace the smallest request and bring it to life for you.
My curiosity about travel and the overall substance of each vacation has led me to the north, south and east as well. Not only have I been fortunate enough to visit many areas of our homeland, I can count among my personal journeys many other incredible destinations.
I know the best beaches.
I can make sure you climb the 900+ steps to a monastery in Greece; the zoo in Sydney is one of the best, and while you're there, I can arrange a tour of the Opera House. I know the 3 A's of travel. No, not that one—Asia, Australia and Africa. I've been fortunate to have traveled to many of the world's fascinating cities. Hawaii and Mexico are favorite destinations as the resort areas are easily accessible and the resort hosts are friendly and helpful. My trip to South America was during an eclipse of the moon. What an awesome event to witness with a southern exposure!
Do you want to talk about cruising?
My husband and I have cruised 21 times—so far! We've cruised on ships and cruise lines which aren't around anymore! Cruising can take you to a variety of destinations. What is especially nice about this experience is that you can return to one of your ports of call and have a longer stay at another time. The cruise will give you a sampling of the island or city or culture. Choose what you like and use this as a foundation for building another memorable journey. I am here to guide and assist you in your choices. I am sure we can learn from each other through this process. By the way, if you are considering Alaska, I may attempt to stowaway. America's last frontier—absolutely amazing!
I started in the travel business in the mid 1980s.
Yes, that's a little over 25 years now. My first assignment in this business was to do the weekly report on airline tickets. While this report is still a mandatory requirement of travel agencies, my interests and involvement in the business quickly changed to working on travel itineraries for friends and family. Referrals from these sources over the years have proven to be among the best ways to work with a wide variety of vacation and business travelers.
I have training and education in many destinations. I am a Master Cruise Counselor and a certified specialist for Mexico and Hawaii. Destination weddings, honeymoons and romance vacations, and family vacations and reunions are a specialty as well. The topic may be general, but the personal service and experience makes me a great travel advisor.
Where do you want to go? I'm ready to get started. . . .
Bob Collishaw
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Customized Vacation Expert
Part of being a great travel agent is understanding the difference between offering the right number of choices and overwhelming my clients with too many options. Fortunately, my years of experience have made me sensitive to where that fine line is. A few other things I've learned over the last 21 years:
• Immediately responsive to all of my client's needs
• Ensuring all details of a trip are carefully planned out
• Customize trips to match my clients personality and tastes
For example, I once booked a very special honeymoon trip to New Zealand. Because I took the time to get to really know my clients, I was aware of the type of events and excursions they would enjoy. So I timed their trip to coincide with a wine festival on South Island and got them tickets to a Pink Floyd concert in Auckland. Then on their way back, I arranged to have them stay on a private island near Fiji.
Because I love to travel, I have been to many destinations around the world, including Italy, Fiji, Greece and Mexico. And when I travel, I make it a point to visit the resorts and destinations that I book for my clients so that I am familiar with them and can share true hands on knowledge.
If you book your next trip with me, you will have an agent who has worked extensively with both individual travelers as well as large groups since 1993.
Why is this important? Because you need an experienced agent on your side when trouble strikes.
I once had to rearrange the travel for guests and members of a wedding party when their flights were canceled because of a large East Coast blizzard. Not only did I find new flights to the Dominican Republic where the wedding was being held, I also worked with the wedding coordinator, the bride and groom to reschedule the ceremony.
It takes an agent with nerves of steel and a lot of experience to deal with a situation such as this. And if you book with me, you will have that agent working for and with you on your next travel adventure.
Rich Hugo
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I grew up in Kirkwood, Mo (a suburb of St. Louis). After high school I attended Westminster College in Fulton, MO to study chemistry and where I also became involved in singing folk music. A year and a half later, I changed my major to music education and transferred to the University of Missouri. There I received my Bachelor of Science and Masters of Education degrees and landed a job teaching high school choir and guitar in Carlsbad, New Mexico for ten years and then moved to Colorado.
After 32 years of teaching, I retired and decided to find a new career that was different, but still involved working with people. A friend, who also taught music in the public schools had become a travel adviser and encouraged me into having an interview at the travel firm where he was working. They took me in, trained me and I became a home based travel consultant and acquired new clients.
During my 13 years as a travel adviser have traveled to many of the beach resort cities in Mexico including Cancun, the Playa del Carmen area, Los Cabos, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. I've been a member of the Caribbean Travel Organization (CTO) and traveled to several Caribbean islands. I am also a member of the Shamrock Club, an organization designed by the Irish Tourist Bureau for Ireland specialists. I've traveled to Ireland a number of times and with my music background, I love to sing Irish folk music.
My experience booking individuals and groups has been very rewarding and I hope to continue as a travel consultant for years to come.


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And for the second time, nobody's claiming the workforce ITSELF is obsolete. The techniques they're used to working in, however, ARE, at least in the context of SpaceX and SNC,
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Food giant Cargill warns Memphis grocers of turkey coupon scam
Someone is selling on eBay doctored, invalid coupons for free Honeysuckle White turkeys.
The product distributor, Cargill Inc., sent fliers to some Memphis groceries so cashiers would be aware in case any of the altered coupons were presented.
"There is no free coupon in the marketplace right now," said Cargill spokesman Mike Martin.
"... It doesn't appear to be a widespread problem. We have seen a few dozen of those on eBay."
Tennessee is among several states where the coupons have shown up in stores. But store barcode scanners haven't allowed the coupons to be redeemed, Martin said.
Someone has taken coupons that expired April 30, 2011, and changed the date to April 30, 2012.
"Unfortunately, we cannot honor altered coupons and it is regrettable that consumers are being victimized this way, especially going into the holiday season," Martin said. "We suggest that anyone who has purchased an altered coupon via eBay report it to eBay officials."
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(FILES) - A file picture taken on May 18, 2009 shows a workerat a wheel-tap at the Tawke oil field that is linked with the Jihan Turkish pipeline in Zakho, 400km north of Baghdad. With a budget languishing in parliament, crucial reforms on the back burner and a hamstrung private sector, prospects for Iraq's economy after this week's election hinge heavily on the oil factor. Iraq has some of the world's largest deposits of oil and gas and aims to boost energy production dramatically, but a slow-
BAGHDAD: Iraq's oil exports rebounded last month, government figures released Sunday showed, despite militant attacks that forced the authorities to stop pumping crude through northern pipelines bound for Turkey.
The country exported more than 75 million barrels of oil in April, an average of over 2.5 million barrels per day, bringing in overall revenue of more than $7.5 billion, a statement issued by the Oil Ministry said.
All of those sales were made via export terminals in southern Iraq leading to the Gulf, the ministry said, because militant attacks forced the suspension of exports via northern pipelines to the Turkish port of Ceyhan.
Despite the northern unrest, however, average daily exports rebounded from March, when Iraq's exports averaged 2.4 million bpd.
Iraq is heavily dependent on oil sales, which account for more than 90 percent of government revenue and more than two-thirds of gross domestic product, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Efforts to diversify the country's economy in recent years have stalled, and Baghdad has sought to dramatically ramp up oil exports in a bid to rebuild the country's infrastructure, which has been badly damaged by decades of conflict and sanctions.
Exports hit 2.8 million barrels per day in February, the highest figure in decades, with production above 3.5 million bpd.
Despite the steady expansion of oil exports, however, many Iraqis complain that much of the windfall is lost to state corruption and that the proceeds have not markedly improved daily life.
Lebanese industrial exports rise by 2.4 percent in January
Iraq to make budget payment to Kurds
Kurdish oil deal with Baghdad unravels
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COMOM 2010 - Making a Difference!
October 4, 2010
The fourth annual Colorado Mission of Mercy was held Oct. 1-2, 2010 at the Phil Long Expo Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Preliminary estimates are that this 100-chair dental clinic provided free dental treatment to over 1,400 adults and children who do not have dental insurance and cannot afford regular care. In two days, roughly 225 dentists and 125 dental hygienists provided over $1 million in dental services. Final numbers, photographs and a full report will be published in the coming months.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered for, donated to and supported COMOM 2010. Your time, talent and dedication to this cause truly made a difference!
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Why Hello, Future President
September 15, 2010
Interested in being a future leader of the CDA? Don't miss the Colorado Leadership Workshop on Oct. 23, 2010. Hosted in conjunction with the CDA New Dentist Committee, the workshop is open to all CDA members and will offer information on volunteer and leadership opportunities within the CDA. Whether interested in charitable opportunities, political involvement or the CDA executive board track, come match your talents and interests with great opportunities for involvement.
CDA Bids Farewell to Executive Director Jim Young
September 15, 2010
CDA Executive Director Jim Young has accepted a new position in Colorado Springs and recently left the CDA on Sept. 15, 2010. A search for a new executive director is currently underway. The CDA is a strong organization with an outstanding reputation. The Board of Trustees is confident in its ability to attract outstanding candidates, and select someone who can continue to lead the CDA in successful endeavors. CDA Director of Finance Pam Brockhaus will be serving as interim executive director while the search is conducted. We wish Jim the best in his new endeavors and appreciate his work while here at the CDA.
Transparency Reporting Required for Most Dentists in Feb 2012
September 15, 2010
During the 2010 legislative session, legislators considered a bill to extend certain disclosure requirements that are in place for physicians to numerous other healthcare professions, including dentistry. SB 124, also known as the "Skolnik transparency bill," was enacted by the governor this past June and requires healthcare professionals to report practice history information including disciplinary actions, malpractice settlements, criminal convictions and more during the initial licensure, renewal and reinstatement processes. The reported information is made available to patients and the public through an online search tool.
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La Nina weather has created growing conditions for Oregon grapes that experts say could create the best wine in years.
Oregon growers said that the 80-degree weather of two weekends ago brought bud-break, which was a good thing. A cool year allows and sometimes forces the grapes to hang on the vine for extra weeks in the fall, which makes for better wine.Farmers are now in the vineyard feeling good about this coming season.
Oregon's wine industry is 45 years old and feeling very good about the next 40 years to come. 2011 was the largest harvest for the state on record. A growing number of vineyards were responsible for the increase.
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Female Black Chinned Perhaps?
This little hummer had a busy evening buzzing over my backyard 3 times while chasing off a larger bird, or being chased by a larger bird, sometimes it was hard to tell. I could hear he/she humming long before I could see them. It came to the feeder twice in thirty minutes, time out from battle I guess. I had forgotten how fast and noisy they are. Not the best picture, I never could see the throat, but I think it was a female Black Chinned. Any other guesses.
Thanks mehitabel, It was so much fun watching, I hated to go in to get my carmera, I was afraid I might miss something. I think she is staying at the neighbors east of me, they seem to be coming from that direction everytime.
When you consider that I have seen this many hummers just by chance, imagine how many times I miss them. They drink such a tiny amount, you would never notice! Right? So how many do you think we don't see? LOL I'm happy to see the ones I have.. Coming to your town soon I hope!
Hi again, Debra. I have read that however many you see, there are 5 times as many around you. Won't be long before you have run out of sugar!
This is breeding time, but in June there'll be the fruits of that. Hopefully you'll get a bunch more then.
I bought a beautiful big red and purple fuschia and a lantana this morning. Don't worry, I'll keep trying to entice them every way I can think of. And I am heartened by your success.


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iittala Teema 12.5 oz. Pasta Bowl
iittala Teema 12.5 oz. Pasta Bowl
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|Product Type: Pasta bowl
|Material: Porcelain
|Number of Items Included: 1
|Non-Toxic: Yes
|Lead-Free: Yes
|Formal or Casual: Casual
|Shape: Circle
|Pattern: Solid color
|Oven Safe: Yes
|Stove Safe: No
|Microwave Safe: Yes
|Dishwasher Safe: Yes
|Refrigerator Safe: Yes
|Freezer Safe: Yes
|Food Safe: Yes
|Stackable: Yes
|Handles: No
|Utensil Included: No
|Lid Included: No
|Tray Included: No
|Capacity: 12.5 Ounces
|Commercial Use: Yes
|Product Care: Dishwasher Safe
|Country of Manufacture: Finland
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About the Designer
Kaj Franck Finland (1911 - 1989)
Born in Vyborg, Finland, Kaj Franck is described as the conscience of Finnish design. He removed everything excessive in his designs, leaving only the essentials. Kaj Franck has been awarded a large number of Finnish and international awards and prizes and his work has been displayed at a range of design museums around the world. Some of his most famous objects are the teema tableware and the glass series kartio.
About the ManufacturerIn the quiet north, there is a country that specializes in aesthetics and functional design. In Finland, in a town called Iittala, style and high quality are traditions that remain relevant for generations to come. Whenever an object is produced in the iittala factory, it has to feel, last and work like iittala. The tactility and high quality of the materials can be felt with your bare hands. Objects like that, will work anytime, anywhere with anything. Objects like that will never be thrown away.
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The plates are not heavy, yet are sleek and modern. I love the simple and clean lines of the set. Also size is perfect for the pasta.
Iittala dishes
Judy from Valley Center, CA– Verified Buyer
I bought these along with some other pieces. Love them. Order delivered quickly and in perfect condition.
Turquoise bowls
Karen from Asheville, NC– Verified Buyer
I like these bowls. Nice size, color, weight. Came in perfect condition. The color shown is accurate. Good for pasta, Asian dishes, soups and stews. Overall I'm very happy I ordered these.
Pasta Perfect
Barbara from Middleton, WI– Verified Buyer
Have been using this bowl for every type of pasta. They are also perfect for fried rice or any other rice dish. I use them for chinese food.
Fantastic bowl
sandra from Encinitas, CA– Verified Buyer
Super high quality, perfect size and stacks wonderfully in the cabinet.
nice & durable
hyuna from ENCINITAS, CA– Verified Buyer
I bought a white bowl. the color is very nice, doesn't look cheap. relatively light weight
Pasta Bowl
John from Washington DC– Verified Buyer
Perfect bowl for pasta dishes and great design allows for multiple stacking of bowls.
So pretty
Yejin from Chicago, IL– Verified Buyer
Both shape and color is perfect to me. Salad, pasta and some hot pot really goes well with this.
Best value!
AG from Bronx, NY– Verified Buyer
Perfect for stew, noodle, and pasta. I want another color! Love it!!
Love this size bowl
Lynda from Minneapolis, MN– Verified Buyer
These are really nice pasta bowls, a perfect size and great Iittala quality at a very fair price.
OUR SKU # IIT1179Teema 12.5 oz. Pasta Bowl is also sometimes listed under the following manufacturer numbers: TB016475, TCG016718, TK007319, TPG016231, TT016255, TW016455


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