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|By Jean Huy
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|August 14, 2012 12:00 PM EDT
The term "Business Intelligence" and its acronym "BI" are so pervasive in today's data-intensive lexicon that it's a challenge to know just what to make of it. If you add in all the new trendy terminology such as business process management (BPM), data mining, data warehousing, business process automation, decision support systems, query and reporting systems, enterprise performance management, executive information systems (EIS), business activity monitoring (BAM), modeling and visualization, and so forth, your head can start spinning.
Here is a workable definition of BI that was provided in a Technology Evaluation report from a January 10, 2005, Technology Evaluation Centers article by Mukhles Zaman entitled, "Business Intelligence: Its Ins and Outs":
"BI is neither a product nor a system. It is an umbrella term that combines architectures, applications, and databases. It enables the real-time, interactive access, analysis, and manipulation of information, which provides the business community with easy access to business data. BI analyzes historical data - the data businesses generate through transactions or by other kinds of business activities - and helps businesses by analyzing the past and present business situations and performances. By giving this valuable insight, BI helps decision-makers make more informed decisions and supplies end-users with critical business information on their customers or partners, including information on behaviors and trends."
To put it in simpler terms, BI makes the right information available in the right format to the right person at the right time. Given that virtually all small and midsized businesses (SMBs) crave better information, the kind of information typically provided by a BI tool, the real question is how much of this technology constitutes a good investment of time and energy? Most of the industrial-strength, BI-related tools cater more to the larger enterprises whose business structures are highly complex and whose budgets can accommodate the lofty implementation expenditures. While many of these vendors would like you to think that their pricey, high-end solutions are absolutely necessary for the SMB sector as well, our research indicates otherwise.
Based on the size of your company and budgetary constraints, your goal is to determine what BI tools you really need to drill down and extract the key performance data that will make your company more efficient and profitable.
To start, we recommend that you leverage your existing technology and find cost-effective, easy-to-use BI solutions that integrate with your Microsoft Office Suite. That should be quite sufficient to get you the intelligence you need to significantly boost your bottom line. The real question is how much of BI technology constitutes a good investment of time and energy?
Cutting Through BI Mythology and Hype
To distill the BI discussion to its simplest terms, what businesses need most is the ability to find and extract key information that identifies their strengths and weaknesses and helps them make better decisions. They also want this information to be presented in a timely fashion and in a way that business people can understand.
Given this modest objective, SMB companies must filter through the hype emanating from many BI application vendors who claim that they should invest in higher-priced, industrial-strength BI solutions to achieve their goals. Below, we will attempt to dispel some of these myths and offer some guidance on how to make the right purchasing and implementation decisions for your business.
Myth #1: You really need a "cube-based" OLAP BI solution
Many vendors want you to believe that in order to make the best possible business decisions;
Sure, this makes sense if you are a Fortune 1000 company with numerous divisions and databases and highly complex reporting requirements. Oh, and you've got mega-bucks to spend on trying out different BI solutions that will take a long time to implement and much more time to learn and use. We know that a cube-based OLAP tool does enable end-users to slice and dice their data, perform multi-dimensional analysis, present information in graphs and charts, and more. However, there is a high cost associated with maintaining these cube-based systems. For example, every time a new dimension is added to a multi-dimensional analysis, one has to make changes to all cubes that would use that dimension. Of course, one needs access to very high level programming skills to do that, not to mention the budget to support this approach.
On the other side of the equation are reporting tools such as Crystal Reports, FRx, and F9, which fall into the category of transaction system reporting. If you want to know your current inventory levels or the balance of a receivable account or even a comparison of these indicators over a specific period, these tools are fine. But if you're looking for actionable intelligence that will add considerable value to the decision-making process, you need more than simple reporting tools.
The best approach to BI for SMB companies lies somewhere between these two approaches. The optimal position is one of information balance, existing between formal cube-based systems and simple report writers. The right tool must be able to deliver multi-dimensional analysis, graphing, charting, and more, for a fraction of the cost of an expensive OLAP solution. Moreover, the tool should be modifiable by a user without requiring extensive programming skills.
Make no mistake - having access to an analytics tool can be a very powerful component of your BI plan. Analytics enable end-users to transform data into information, and then get that information into the right hands and in the correct format to facilitate timely decision-making. This can help companies increase customer satisfaction, decrease costs, and increase revenues. However, there is a misconception that SMB companies must invest a small fortune in industrial-strength analytics. In reality, these companies are more interested in the macro view of their business (which BI can deliver), rather than getting so close to the actual transactions that you lose the departmental or company-wide perspective (needed for smarter decision making).
For these companies, it's usually quite sufficient to perform data analysis covering predetermined periods of time - say, months, quarters, or years. Typically, you are examining trends or comparisons of results between periods, meaning that you really don't need to pay for overly expensive applications that deliver high-powered analytics. We contend that the level of investment required for an expensive analytics solution is more the province of the larger company than the SMB market.
Myth #2: You need to toss out all your spreadsheets
With all the high-priced applications now available in the fragmented BI marketplace, it's easy to see why many vendors would scoff at the idea that your basic Microsoft Office Suite is quite adequate as a key component of your BI solution. They don't want you to know that the most widely used BI tool today is an Excel spreadsheet. Almost everyone in the corporate world is familiar with Excel, its minimal learning curve, and the fact that the application leverages a company's existing software solutions. Excel is often used to track expenses, create budgets and forecasts, and create reports from that data. Plus, Excel tools offer many useful features such as graphing, charting, and pivoting, which assist decision-making.
Since many of today's more affordable BI solutions integrate seamlessly with Excel, there is absolutely no reason to abandon this trusty tool that you have relied on for so long. As long as you can access the right data that can help you measure your company's operational performance, the spreadsheet is still the way to go. Of course, if you are accessing data from disparate databases whose information is out of sync, then it won't matter what BI solution you use; you're not going to get accurate results.
Myth #3: You really need to invest in a BI solution to achieve airtight compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
The Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002 (also known as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) was passed by U.S. lawmakers to reinforce honest and transparent corporate practices in the wake of various public accounting scandals and corporate failures. As with any far-reaching legislation of this magnitude, there is plenty of hype that has emerged in connection with this law. Let's clear up the picture as it relates to BI software and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
For starters, here are two facts to consider: 1) The Act applies only to U.S. public companies and, 2) There is no software application certification provided under the Act. This means that you can't achieve compliance with this Act by simply buying some BI tool. If you are concerned with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance or want to tighten your internal controls as a result of renewed focus on this area, there are software tools that you can utilize in concert with proper management of your internal processes, for reporting, auditing, and disclosure. In general, well thought-out applications can help you in your compliance efforts by making information more accessible and more transparent, and by highlighting anomalies.
A combination of accounting and BI-related reporting tools can serve as a vital part of your overall internal control compliance strategy. As you determine how to respond to the new challenges imposed by Sarbanes-Oxley, there is little doubt that much of your attention will be focused on managing, protecting, and reporting on the data that at some point passed through your accounting system.
One BI tool that can serve this process admirably is an "Alerts" solution that integrates with your accounting system. Using alerts and special triggers, your organization can automatically generate e-mails, launch reports, or generate system warnings without the need for human intervention.
While no software application alone will make you compliant, the right mix of accounting and BI applications can work in conjunction with your internal policies, compliance programs, and other technology investments to increase the transparency of financial events, ensure distribution of critical information in a timely manner, and provide the peace of mind you need on matters of security and access.
Guidelines for a High-Performance, Low-Cost BI Solution
Let's take a closer look at what really matters to small and midsized businesses as far as investing in a BI solution. We contend that most SMB companies need little more than their MS Office Suite and a mix of affordable, easy-to-use BI tools. These tools can help you drill down to the key performance indicators which identify your strengths and weaknesses in operational performance, marketing, and sales-the key components to optimizing efficiency and profitability.
Equally important, the BI tools you implement must be easy to use and learn and must be able to present data in a way that everyone can understand. If you have access to BI tools that can convert all of your key performance data into easy-to-understand terms that management can fully grasp, you have a tremendous opportunity to boost bottom-line performance and overall profitability.
Conversely, if your proposed BI solution is hard to grasp, it likely won't contribute much to your objective of locating and analyzing key, actionable data that can help your business run smarter. Whatever solution you choose, make sure that all of you can figure out how to get the most out of it without needing a PhD. This cannot be overemphasized!
Key Components of a Cost-Effective BI Solution
As you contemplate a cost-effective BI solution for your company, you should make sure that the integrated software delivers most, if not all, of the functions listed below at a price point that fits your company's budget:
Alerts: Alerts provide crucial monitoring, proactive notification, and automation capabilities that help your company adapt to changing conditions and avoid alarming scenarios pertaining to payables, receivables, budgets, sales, and inventory. With alerts functionality in place, you can pre-set a wide variety of benchmarks in all of these areas and protect yourself from missing key time- or date sensitive events or failing to respond to deviations from acceptable levels.
Inquiry: Having an easy-to-use inquiry tool enables you to drill down into a specific area and quickly extract data that is essential to your business. For example, if you need to examine sales trends by region over the last 12 months, identify the top 5 customers for the quarter, or locate the top 10 bestselling items for the last month, this type of BI tool will serve you well.
Multi-dimensional analysis tool: SMB companies want the ability to bring in data from multiple locations and still be able to see a unified macro view of the entire enterprise. Analysis software should help you achieve this goal - providing a quick snapshot of your business and enabling you to drill down into sales and purchasing trends, as well as perform budget analysis. Some of these solutions offer Dashboards - The term "dashboard" has become omnipresent in the ever expanding BI lexicon. An effective dashboard is a graphical snapshot of your business's health that is easy to understand. Some common categories of data (often from Excel) feeding the dashboard are revenues by period, product sales by category, actual vs. budgeted financial indicators, and expenses by category, just to name a few. The good news is that you can take full advantage of affordable BI solutions that offer this type of functionality.
If your proposed BI solution is hard to grasp, it likely won't contribute much to your objective of locating and analyzing key, actionable data that can help your business run smarter
Quick KPIs: Whether analyzing business performance vs. another company or between divisions within your company, quick access to key performance indicators enables you to see how your business is measuring up at any moment in time. This type of solution should possess the capability to compare financial models and actual performance vs. budget and forecast numbers for different time periods. In addition, it should enable you to quickly establish benchmarking of results vs. competitors over varying time periods. Finally, you should be able to export any KPI report or model to Microsoft Excel or Word.
Graphical presentations of data: Viewing data in graphical format makes the process of analyzing performance much quicker and easier. Make sure that your BI solution incorporates customizable graphical views of your data in grid, pivot table, and interactive chart formats. This should be a standard feature, not an accessory.
Flexible reporting capabilities: The ability to create and generate reports (including exception reports) that accurately reflect your company's key performance data is crucial as is the ability to customize these reports and display them graphically, if needed. In addition, you should be able to export these reports to an Excel worksheet or include Excel spreadsheet data in these reports.
Remote access: Most decision-makers conduct a significant portion of their business while out of the office. So, it is essential that they have remote access to a wide range of their company's vital business data any time they want via the Internet. Make sure your BI solution enables you to access your KPI's such as sales, product and customer analyses, income and balance sheets, and inventory reports whenever you are out of the office.
Report automation: In order to stay ahead of the competition, most SMB companies can't afford to sit back and wait for their IT or accounting departments to provide the information they need to make informed decisions. They must be proactive in automating their entire reporting process - from creation to generation to distribution of reports across the entire enterprise. Armed with streamlined, high volume reporting, these companies are equipped to respond to ever-changing market conditions and make the best possible decisions that impact the health of their business.
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need pinterest button installed, maybe deinstall old one
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need a new pinterest button, I have codes, for new business account for www.worldlink-now.com
pinterest button on website is for a different account, needs to be changed.
would be nice to have user pin any pic on website, especially Gracie Gralike's pictures in future (and now, if possible), however, maybe user needs to have the pinterest button installed on their browser to do this, let me know.
right now, the pin is the HOME icon.
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I need some help with my outdoor propane burner. I bought it a year ago at bass pro shops for turkey frying and it worked great (for frying and brewing( different pots of course)). During a few of my brew sessions I've had boil overs and now when I use the burner it just completely coats the bottom with carbon. Any suggestions on cleaning or repairing this thing or should I just throw in the towel and get a new one?
The carbon issue means that the burner isn't getting enough air. Look where the propane comes in. There should be an opening for adjusting the air mix. You may have wort in there but a spider web would do it too.
Use a heavy-duty caustic. Oven Cleaner is a good start that you can find at any grocery store. Let it soak overnight in the oven cleaner and then use something like a grill brush to clean it up a bit.
They tend to rust out really quickly. If they rusting on the outside, they're rusting on the inside as well. They are also really easy to take apart and clean. You might want to get package of pipe cleaners and make it a regular habit of cleaning it out.
If you wait too long, the rust will prevent you from cleaning them out at all...
I zap my outdoor burner with the pressure washer, and about 95% of all of the crud comes off.
Primary #1 - Midnight Ryeder (Midnight Wheat and Rye)
Primary #2 - Mango Habenero Berliner Weisse
Primary #3 - EMPTY!
Secondary #1 - Downtown Flanders Brown (brewed August 2012)
Keg #1 - Oktoberfest
Keg #2 - Chamomile Honey Wheat
Keg #3 - Pumpkin Ale
Bottled - NONE!
I've been thinking about just replacing it. It has a 20 minute safety timer on it which is a pain in the butt. Im thinking about the bayou classic kick a banjo. Any reviews from current users?
I removed the timer on my turkey fryer because it was such a pain. I found the threads to be a standard pipe thread.
I just turned the timer on and taped it in place.


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Stihl Leaf Blower question on product and promo.
Not sure if this posted twice, as I cannot see my first attempt, so I apologize in advance if this is a repeat.
I'm in the market for a backpack leaf blower. With just under an acre of land, some big trees, and getting a little old to rake it all by hand I started combing this forum for recommendations.
The Stihl BR600 and Redmax seem to dominate the reviews. Echo and Husqvarna models from the big box stores are also under consideration, but I like to buy quality stuff. Not sure if they are overkill, so I went to the Stihl website and then to a local dealer. The Stihl looks big and heavy. Have not found a redmax dealer yet. Does anyone have any recent experiences and recommendations?
I did notice that STIHL has a prmo going. If you but a 6-pack of their synthetic oil along with the new gas-powered tool (needs to be on the same invoice)... and you have the dealer register them together... then STIHL will double the warranty from 2 to 4 years. Here's the link: http://www.stihldealer.net/company/WebContent/Content/FileLibrary/POWE6619_UltWarranty.html
However, after going to the dealer, he said the warranty is VERY LIMITED. Anything can throw it off including using gas that is more than 30 days old, or using gas with too much ethanol (WTF?). He went on to say he had none of the oil in stock and that STIHL puts him in a bad position because they scrutinize the carb for any trace of water and if found they reject claims. Regardless if you say that you kept current on the maintenance. That scared me off.
Sorry for the rant, but back to my original question. Does anyone have any recent recommendations based on the current models?
"That scared me off." Welcome to the world of "mystery fuel" we live in. Whatever you end up with, plan on adding stabilizer, run the engine dry after each use, and generally take a lot of precautions we wouldn't have thought of a few years ago. A very wise man in another forum had this to say about small engine fuel. "Plan your small engine work for a weekend, buy fuel on the way home Friday night. After doing all your work on the weekend, drain all tanks and run engines dry. The gas removed should be added to your car immediately." This will eliminate all the horror stories about "mystery fuel" issues in small engine carbs." Words to that effect anyway.
I'm also getting on in years and looked into a back pack blower. Liked the idea, didn't like the price and had just gone through some issues with 2 cycle engines and warranties due to carb issues. Ended up buying a hand held REMANUFACTURED unit from Amazon for $79.95 including shipping, same warranty as new. Two years later it's still running strong? My logic was that at the price I'll replace it every couple of years and save money.
Believe me, buying a "throwaway" engine was something I previously would never have considered. Have always paid more and got quality and it lasted, now.....
Good luck,
IMO no different than any brand warranty offered. they will try to squirm out of it. IMO if anything happens within the first year and after than will claim owners neglect! With that said 99% of any model will last two years without doing anything to them, unless you use it once and let it set the rest of the two years, then you carb. may plug up?.
You use any ethanol (some states you have no choice) there will be water in it. That's the crap (ethanol)you don't want to leave stored in the equipment.
Had cheap featherlite blower ran great for 4 years. But, thing vibrated it's self apart which I had to constantly keep tighten shyt up. This one day the recoil won't rewind the rope. On these models you have to destroy it to get to the spring rewinder which leave little to no sucess fixing it.
I mix 2 cycle fuel 1 gallon at a time and it lasts me 60 days or so. I do not drain tanks except at end of season. I use sta-bil (usually) and Stihl SYNTHETIC 2 cycle mix. I run a small Stihl blower, Stihl trimmer, and Toro snowblower. Snowblower takes 32/1 ratio and Stihls use 50/1, but I generally use 50/1 for everything. Occaisonally, machine will not start and I throw out the fuel and mix a fresh batch with a bit of Seafoam. Not a big deal. Doubling the warranty is a good deal, but it does not cover any issues caused by fuel mix anyway.


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Mother's favourite toy has been the subject of dozens of movies, so it's due time the kid's favourite play device made his screen debut (sorry, too much?).
"Max Steel", the toy cum movie that Mattel has been trying to slap together for a few years now (at one stage with "Twilight" muscles Taylor Lautner set to star), is back on. Dolphin Entertainment and Open Road have taken charge – taking over from Paramount – setting Christopher Yost ("Thor: The Dark World") and Stewart Hendler ("Sorority Row") to direct.
"We couldn't think of a better property to kick off Dolphin's feature film division than Max Steel, which tells a story of the power of friendship and teamwork, with a heavy dose of humor – all qualities we hope to bring to our partnership with the Mattel team," said Dolphin Entertainment CEO Bill O'Dowd.
The movie will come out in 2014 – either before or after some of the "One Direction" guys.
For those unfamiliar with 'Max Steel', like myself, here's YouTube with some added info :
- Trailer : Masterminds - March 31, 2015
- When will we see the next Star Wars trailer!? - March 31, 2015
- Shrek to appear in new Puss in Boots sequel? - March 31, 2015
- Disney developing live-action Mulan - March 31, 2015
- Tron 3 ascends into title territory - March 31, 2015
- Superhero Movie Updates : X-Men, Suicide Squad, Deadpool, The Flash, TMNT - March 31, 2015
- NBC bringing The Wiz to Television! - March 31, 2015
- Basu boards Metal Gear Solid - March 31, 2015
- Blunt joins Krasinski in Animal Crackers - March 31, 2015
- Aussie film These Final Hours adapted for Television - March 31, 2015
Against the Current - the band, not adventures in dangerous swimming 101
Zedd - If our love is tragedy, why are you my remedy? (Well, answer my question!)
Arrow (Okay, Felicity from Arrow!)
Chrissy Costanza (cat eyes and buttery lyrics!)
Girls (TV) (Okay, Allison Williams!)
Movies - especially when they play in the dark.
Twin Peaks (TV)
Friends (TV) (It had me at "No way are you cool enough to pull Clint"; damn straight, Chandler!)
Traveling - preferably where water is, so I can splash someone!
Star Wars trilogy - no, the other one, fella!
Alex G - far more talented than her younger brother Alex H
Cameron Crowe movies - Say Anything..., Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous
The sign 'Free Wi-Fi'.
Reenacting dance/song scenes from "Grease" with my little girl (hey! Wait till you see my 'Summer Lovin'! - don't judge)
Die Hard - 40 stories of Sheer Adventure!
Alex Goot & Friends (his enemies aren't half as talented!)
Cooking up a nice dish and sitting in the entertainment area, on a cool night, basking in it's greatness.
Inflatable kids pools full of Vodka Lime Crush.
Acidic Email from angry, over passionate teenagers after I trash something "Twilight"-related on the site. Sparkle elsewhere.
My baby girl's big, caring heart.


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One Fun Run Ends, Another Begins
It's been a wonderful ride.
Fun-filled, great people galore, excellent experiences.
But it's time to bring this fun run to an end.
There are too many things that I want to do without being tied to deadlines and office hours, camera straps and pens and notebooks.
I can spend more time with my granddaughters, whether fishing, "treasure" hunting or exploring the variety of other fun outdoors activities.
And I can spend more time fishing with my wife, whether we're sitting on the banks of the Missouri River or staked out along the shore of any of the nearby lakes. We're both content to rig bobbers, hook up a worm and kick back and relax.
And now I can fish and not worry about taking along a camera or if I got that picture.
I'll hunt birds without a camera, too. Oh, there may be a camera in the truck, but not hanging around my neck, or nestled in one of the shell pockets of my hunting coat.
But the memories are numerous, from following crews tagging American white pelicans at Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge to watching the process of tagging young pallid sturgeon at the Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery.
From lazy summer drifts on the river while riding with a fisheries crew, hoping to net paddlefish, to high speed runs across Lake Sakakawea to either beat approaching bad weather or merely to get to the other side.
Or a ride on the river with two North Dakota Game and Fish Department game wardens, or a lovely duck season tour north of Wing with a NDGFDgame warden.
And who can forget fishing Devils Lake with a morning temperature of 27 degrees and wind chills 10 degrees colder? At least the boat had a windshield.
That's to say nothing of the great people, from biologists to shooters, from fly-fishers to pro fishers and fishing guides to all of those groups that put on outdoors-related events aimed at kids.
They are the great folks who put so much time and energy into their pastimes or jobs, be it fishing, shooting, conservation or a combination.
I'm still a couple of six-guns short of being set up for cowboy action shooting. And black-powder rifles or even rifles shooting black-powder cartridges haven't made it home, either.
My fly rod has logged more dust time than time on the water. Same for my spinning rods and baitcasting rigs.
My lack of handgun shooting skills are reason enough to not shoot bullseye pistol competition or silhouette pistol. Those same lack of skills carry over to off-hand rifle shooting, be it silhouette or high power.
And my archery skills? Talk about missing the broad side of the barn.
But now I have time to improve those skills.
Thanks for exposing me to to everything, as well as serving up wonderful memories of a great, great trip.
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See the newest submissions on the Outdoors Braggin' Board at www.bistrib.com/brag.
(Reach outdoor writer Richard Hinton at 250-8256 or email@example.com through today. Then look for him pursuing pleasures outdoors.)
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Tea Cup Easter Egg Topiary
I made this little Easter Egg Topiary the other day. The only thing painted is the plastic eggs I splattered. Does that count??? Thought since it's slow I'd share on here.
This rose topiary is one I made a DF last year and displayed in a vignette on the Holiday forum.
The tin basket is finally finished except for the handle which I hope to finish today....been having this silly ear and sinus infections, and my eyes aren't working correctly...slowing my painting down some.
I gave up on finding patterns for the rest of my eggs, so I ordered a book of borders from amazon, net price $4.17 and it is a fountain of patterns, so now I need to get busy!
PS...Is that your lovely silver tea service? It is really gorgeous, with all of the reflections I can't see the pattern, but it is stunning with the rose patterned china.


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Have you ever wondered what it would be like if there was no record of the past?
In some cases it might be a good thing, but in reality I think the modern day world would be completely different. Sometimes the past works as a reminder of how things used to be, and if you look at it closely enough you can learn lessons.
For example, this past year I had to read the book The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain in Mrs. Martinez' English class.
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Beautiful hotel we got a free upgrade to a room with a balcony looking
out to the castle. Huge bathroom with free standing shower. Cheap mini
bar. Great location equal distance between the Jewish quarter and the
old town square. Less than a ten minute walk. Breakfast typical
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castl - Anonymous
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stocked grocery store, a drugstore and a bakery are just downstairs. The
city centre is reachable by tram, but if the weather is good a walk on
the riverside is highly recommended. Friendly and considerate owner. We
will definitely stay there again. - Anonymous
Cleverly designed rooms with interesting features such as remote controlled blinds and heated towel racks. Wi-fi in the room worked well. Buffet breakfast had and excellent range of food options. - Anonymous
hotel staff was very experienced and the services were exactly as they were advertised ! - Anonymous
I liked the clean, modern accommodation which was very good value for money. The location was great as we were only about a 15 minute walk from the centre of the old town. The hotel is situated in the Jewish Quarter and there were places of interest and good restaurants. Towels are not changed daily but you are able to request a change whenever required. It was good to have a kettle in the room - Patricia
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"The safety systems are intelligent and work together to make driving more pleasant and safe. They are designed to warn about threats. If necessary, they can also step in and intervene in critical situations. And, in some situations where the collision is unavoidable, there are safety features to help mitigate the consequences."
Volvo is part of a larger group of automakers and companies that are working on fully autonomous vehicles, which can drive themselves and take over control if the driver becomes unresponsive or a dangerous situation is predicted. "The car of the future will be like the farmer's horse. The farmer can steer the horse and carriage but if he falls asleep the horse will refuse to walk into a tree or off a cliff," stated Anders Eugensson Volvo's head of government affairs.
While we have to wait a bit for the arrival of fully autonomous cars, some of the technology will begin showing up sooner. Volvo hopes to launch the first vehicles with technology that can monitor pedestrians and other traffic and even ensure that a car is a safe distance from other vehicles in 2014.
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The bird that most closely resembles a rapper is the chicken. Not because an emcee is scared (though that applies in some cases), but rather no matter how hard they try, some careers just never take flight. Cali-born artist KaliRaps, however, would most likely be an eagle, as his career looks to be soaring upwards, especially with his new video single. On Spread My Wings the current Lowell, Massachusetts resident flies high, using an aggressive, passionate flow to cover topics ranging from his daily schedule to his abusive father. Kali's passion resonates on this introspective cut, which is assisted by producer Clyde Strokes' synth heavy boardwork. Like August's Summertime, Spread My Wings can be found on KaliRaps' digital album, Hats Off, out now via iTunes.
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Ann Arbor, MI (Sports Network) - The final showdown at Michigan Stadium between two of college football's tradition-rich heavyweights, at least for the foreseeable future, warranted another game under the lights at the Big House.
Devin Gardner and Jeremy Gallon lit up the sky anyway.
Gardner tossed three of his four touchdown passes to Gallon in No. 17 Michigan's 41-30 triumph over No. 14 Notre Dame in the second-ever night game held at Michigan Stadium in front of an NCAA-record crowd of 115,109.
Gardner was 21-of-33 for 294 yards with an interception and totaled 82 yards and a score on the ground, while Gallon caught eight passes for 184 yards for the Wolverines, who now lead the all-time series between the schools, 24-16-1.
"I can't even imagine having a game like this," Gallon said. "My teammates made this happen, not me."
Michigan (2-0) won a 35-31 thriller against Notre Dame (1-1) two years ago in the first night game in Ann Arbor.
Saturday's meeting between the two giants marked a temporary end to the series at Michigan Stadium, after the schools were unable to agree upon a schedule beyond 2014. Notre Dame, which will host Michigan next September, canceled its scheduled dates against the Wolverines from 2015-17 as a result of its five- games-per-year agreement with the ACC beginning next season.
These two teams have won a collective 20 national titles and rank first and second in terms of all-time winning percentage. Michigan leads the country at .7347 (905-315-36), while Notre Dame is a close second at .7331 (866-302-42).
Fitzgerald Toussaint carried the ball 22 times for 71 yards in the victory.
Tommy Rees was 29-of-51 for 314 yards with a pair of touchdowns and two interceptions for Notre Dame, which has lost four straight tilts in Ann Arbor.
"We came up just short on some key plays," Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly said.
T.J. Jones hauled in nine balls for 94 yards and a score, Troy Niklas caught six passes for 76 yards and a touchdown, and Amir Carlisle tallied 64 rushing yards on 12 totes in defeat.
Michigan had the ball at its own 17-yard line with an apparently comfortable 34-20 cushion early in the fourth before disaster struck for Gardner on the third play of the drive. On a 3rd-and-11 at the 16, Austin Collinsworth and Prince Shembo got through the line of scrimmage and chased Gardner into the end zone. They had Gardner in their grasp, but Gardner attempted to throw the ball away anyway. His wobbler was intercepted in the end zone by Stephon Tuitt, which pulled the Irish within 34-27.
"I made a horrible decision," Gardner said. "But the defense gave me a place to stand. They told me they believed in me and I finished it."
Following a Michigan three-and-out, Kyle Brindza's 40-yard field goal cut the Notre Dame deficit to 34-30, but a pair of critical pass interference penalties by the Irish on the Wolverines' ensuing series led to their downfall.
Toussaint ran for 22 yards and hauled in a 31-yard reception before the Wolverines faced a 3rd-and-12 at the Notre Dame 23. Bennett Jackson, though, was whistled for a pass interference before Matthias Farley was called for another one on 3rd-and-5 from the 9-yard line three plays later.
Gardner then hit Drew Dileo for the game-sealing 4-yard score to make it 41-30 with 4:18 left.
Rees fired his second interception with 1:29 remaining.
Earlier, Michigan raced out to a 10-0 start before Notre Dame answered with 10 unanswered to tie it.
After Brendan Gibbons capped off the Wolverines' opening drive with a 44-yard field goal -- his school-record 15th consecutive field goal make -- the Irish followed with a three-and-out.
Gardner then found Gallon for a 61-yard score on the third play of Michigan's next trek. Gardner took a deep drop off play-action and hit Gallon over the middle at the Notre Dame 45. A quartet of Irish defenders appeared to converge on the would-be tackle at the 30, but Gallon spun away from Irish cornerbacks KeiVarae Russell and Jackson before he raced in for the score to give Michigan a 10-0 lead a little past the midway point of the first.
The Wolverines had outgained the Irish, 118-15, to that point until Rees flipped a 4-yard TD pass to Jones to complete a 9-play, 75-yard sequence. Rees attempted to hit George Atkinson out of the backfield, but the ball bounced off his fingertips and landed in the arms of Jones in the back of the end zone. After a Michigan punt, Rees' 16-yard completion to C.J. Prosise led to a Brindza 44-yard field goal to tie the score early in the second.
Russell was whistled for pass interference on a critical 3rd-and-goal at the 14-yard line on Michigan's ensuing series, which led to a 2-yard TD sprint by Gardner.
After Brindza and Gibbons booted through field goals of 24 and 38 yards, respectively, which made it 20-13 in favor of Michigan, the Irish regained possession with one timeout at their disposal and 1:56 on the clock.
Blake Countess, though, intercepted Rees' pass on the second play of the trek and ran it back 30 yards to the Notre Dame 23, which set up a Gallon 12-yard TD reception for a 27-13 Michigan spread at the break.
Rees hit Niklas on a play-action bootleg for a 20-yard touchdown before Gardner found Gallon for a 13-yard scoring strike on Michigan's next possession to give the Wolverines a 34-20 edge late in the third.
Gardner wore No. 98 in honor of Tom Harmon ... The attendance mark beat the
record set two years ago between these two teams ... Michigan outgained
Notre Dame, 460-410.
Vanderbilt quarterback Patton Robinette said Friday he is walking away from football to enter medical school.
Regan Smith substituted for Kyle Larson in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet in Sunday's Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway after Larson was sidelined due to additional medical tests following his fainting spell on Saturday.
If contradiction was an Olympic sport, Chip Kelly would certainly be medal-worthy judging by his performance at the NFL's owners meeting but the Eagles coach might have to settle for silver because Daniel Snyder's critics will take the gold every time.
There isn't much after that. The Miami Marlins are loaded up for a playoff push -- likely through a wild card spot -- and the New York Mets are up-and- coming but still raw. The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, former powerhouses of the division, are going through rebuilds and won't contend anytime soon.
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Lester Hudson to a 10-day contract.
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Thanks to my St Barths family for the support! New music is on the way, with perhaps a new strat? Mine is beat!!! I would guess there were 3 drinks spilled on it by dancers last week…life in the trenches!!!
Instruments are replaceable, moments are not.
April 17th Boston
Heads up. The band is playing Church in Boston on Friday April 17th.
Maganahan's Revival and the William Thompson Funk Experiment also on the bill. $10 early bird tickets, get em' here!
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1 National Palace Museum of Korea
Museums and art
34 Sajikno ROK - Séoul
For a complete picture of the Joseon Dynasty, that reigned from the late 14C to the early 20C, admire the rich collections of the National Palace Museum of Korea: artefacts, furniture, paintings, etc. An ideal way to complement a tour of Gyeongbokgun..
2 Jongmyo Shrine
Religious buildings
155 Jongno ROK - Séoul
Like many buildings dating from the Joseon Dynasty, the Jongmyo sanctuary was rebuilt in the early 17C on the ashes of the original edifice destroyed by Japanese invasions. This Confucian sanctuary, an architectural masterpiece, remains the scene of ..
3 Changgyeonggung (Changgyeong Palace)
Architecture, castles and historic districts
2-1 Waryongdong ROK - Séoul
The palace's royal origins date back to the 12C, and despite successive reconstructions following Japanese invasions and fires, the edifice's handsome proportions and superb ornamentation continue to impress. Not to be missed, particularly when the g..
4 Insadong
Architecture, castles and historic districts
Insadong-gil ROK - Séoul
Don't be put off by the hordes of tourists that throng here; Insadong is full of hidden treasures. Former haunt of artists, its narrow lanes are lined with innumerable art and craft shops, galleries and traditional hanoks. Well worth a stroll.
5 Cheonggyecheon
Architecture, castles and historic districts
Jeong-dong ROK - Séoul
Cheonggyecheon now boasts yet another asset as the banks of the River Cheonggye have been landscaped into a long and pleasant riverside walk. However don't miss the late 19C Western buildings, the Deoksugung or a glimpse at the frenzied bustle that d..
6 Deoksugung (Deoksu Palace)
Architecture, castles and historic districts
5-1 Jeong-dong ROK - Séoul
Deoksugung, a palace built in the 15C, served as sanctuary for the royal family on several occasions. Among the various edifices, most of which were rebuilt in the early 20C, look out for the amazing Seogodang. The brightly coloured changing of the g..
7 Jung-gu
Architecture, castles and historic districts
Namchang-dong ROK - Séoul
Start exploring the Jung-gu district by Namsangol Hanok Village and its traditional hanoks, then go for a stroll along the streets of Namdaemun and Chungmuro to admire the buildings dating from the Japanese occupation. You may also be tempted by the ..
8 Leeum Samsung Museum of Art
Museums and art
747-18 Hannam-dong ROK - Séoul
Three architects, three halls and three exhibition areas. Jean Nouvel, Mario Botta and Rem Koolhaas combined their skill and talent to work on Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, creating a series of complementary and attractive volumes where traditional Ko..
9 Naksan-sa Temple
Religious buildings
ROK - Sokcho
Naksan-sa, built in the late 7C, enjoys an exceptional setting. On one side is the sea, on the other are the mountains of Seoraksan. Come here to meditate under the watchful eye of the statue of the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara or to watch the sun risi..
10 Namhae-do
Nature and gardens
ROK - Namhae
Within the Hallyeo Maritime National Park, the mountainous island of Namhae-do offers lovely landscapes along the road that hugs the southern coast: rocky coastline, sandy beaches, paddy fields, garlic fields, terraced tea plantations... a fine setti..
11 Seonamsa
Religious buildings
ROK - Suncheon
Seungseongyo, a beautiful stone bridge (18C) that is the epitome of simplicity, marks the start of your visit to the lovely Buddhist Seonamsa Temple, which dates back to the 9C. The main entrance boasts an abundance of ornaments, shrines and stone ba..
12 Korean Folk Village
Museums and art
107 Bora-dong ROK - Yong-in
Although there is no substitute for discovering rural South Korea for yourself, the Korean Folk Village is worth visiting for its vast reconstruction of traditional buildings (14C-19C) and their interiors. You can also see craftsmen at work and atten..
13 DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
Archaeological and historical sites
ROK - Daesung-dong
The tangible trace of the Korean War, which tore the country apart between 1950 and 1953, is summarised in three letters: DMZ stands for Demilitarized Zone, a 240km-long divide between the two worlds of the North and the South. If you are interested ..
14 Gangjin Celadon Museum
Museums and art
ROK - Gangjin
The Gangjin Celadon Museum celebrates the beauty of celadon, pottery that is characterised by its finesse and blue-green colour. The collection takes visitors on a journey of discovery of this thousand-year-old art, which is entwined with the Korea's..
15 Dolsan Do
Nature and gardens
ROK - Yeosu
Dolsan Do, one of the islands of Yeosu, is remarkable for the 7C Hyangiram Hermitage, and for the bridge that links it to the mainland: Dolsandaegyo. This 450m-long work of art is a sight to behold by night. In the daytime the bridge also affords lov..
16 Unhyeongung (Unhyeon Palace)
Architecture, castles and historic districts
114-10 Unnidong ROK - Séoul
Built in the second half of the 19C for Prince Regent Daeweongun, Unhyeongung provides a chance to see an interior typical of aristocratic homes at the end of the Joseon era. The edifice, entirely built out of wood, was beautifully restored in 1996.
17 Itaewon
Architecture, castles and historic districts
Itaewon-dong ROK - Séoul
While the cultural highlights of the Itaewon district are undoubtedly the National Museum of Korea and the Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, it is also home to a rich and varied nightlife, a throwback to the former American military presence. Caution reco..
18 Namsan Park
Nature and gardens
ROK - Séoul
A cable car leads up to the highest point of Namsan Park, which is dominated by N Seoul Tower and stands in the heart of the Korean capital. Admire the breathtaking panorama at your feet, after enjoying a walk down refreshingly lush green paths.
19 Samneung Park
Religious buildings
47 Gil 5 Seonneungro-dong ROK - Séoul
Samneung Park, a haven of greenery in the sprawling business district of Seoul, is home to three Seonjeong tombs, which are Unesco world heritage sites, as are the other Joseon Dynasty royal tombs. Not to be missed.
20 Seodaemun
Architecture, castles and historic districts
Muak-dong ROK - Séoul
An unusual ambience reigns in Seodaemun at the heart of urban Seoul. Climb to the top of the sacred mountain of Inwang and enjoy the view over this lush green district, home to the Seoul Museum of History and Seodaemun Prison History Hall, both of wh..


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Mannie Lowe combines robots, passion for students at UM
University of Mississippi Center for Mathematics and Science Education Program Director Mannie Lowe knows that when a passion and an education come together it leads to success. He strives to better opportunities for children across the state by involving them in robotics programs. (December 9, 2014, Page 1)
Homemade community on display during the holidays
The Ford Center Gingerbread Village Display is back! Students from Lafayette Elementary and the Oxford Moms and Tots group contributed to a few of the designs that are on display open to the public for the month of December. (December 7, 2014, Page 1C)
Only in Oxford – L.Q.C. Lamar House
The historic L.Q.C. Lamar House offers visitors a glimpse into the life of one of Oxford's most famous residents, as well as peek into the city's past. (December 7, 2014, Page 1A)
Dec. 7, 1941 — A date which will live in infamy
Historical columnist Jack Mayfield writes about the attack of Pearl Harbor and the effects it had on people in Oxford. (December 7, 2014, Page 3C)
Using nature to make Christmas naturally festive
Master Gardener Jan Henning shows us how nature can make the best, more festive Christmas decoration. (December 7, 2014, Page 2C)
The tooth fairy
Columnist Joanne Wilkinson has fond memories of the Tooth Fairy and wouldn't mind having her job. (December 7, 2014, Page 2C)
This week in Oxford history
During this week in Oxford's history, author William Faulkner returned from an eight-day hunting trip in the Delta back in 1940 and Ole Miss dismissed head football coach David Cutcliffe 10 years ago this week. (December 3, 2014, Page 1A)
Glaze an advocate for early childhood education
First Baptist Church Weekday Education Director and Excel by 5 Coalition Co-chair Linda Glaze dedicates herself to the betterment of young children. (December 2, 2014, Page 1)
All God's children — or are we?
Religion columnist writes this week about the Christian community learning to love the sinners despite their beliefs about the sin. (November 30, 2014, Page 5C)
Former Gov. John Marshall Tone topic at Books 'n Lunch
John Marshall Stone, Mississippi's longest-serving governor and later president of Mississippi A&M, is the subject of a new book by Dr. Ben Earl Kitchens and also the topic at the upcoming Books 'n Lunch program at the Oxford-Lafayette County Public Library. (November 30, 2014, Page 2C)


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Quality Inn, Grand Rapids
Situated in the heart of Grand Rapids, Quality Inn is close to Master Arts Theatre and Frog Hollow Playground. Additional area attractions include RiverTown Crossings Mall.
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Quality Inn has an indoor pool and a spa tub. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas. A complimentary breakfast is available. Additional amenities include tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities.
Rooms open to balconies. The 58 guestrooms at Quality Inn include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is provided. In-room microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers are provided.
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Modernista Rooms in downtown Eixample, just a block from Passeig de Gracia and Gaudís Casa Batlló. This is a great base for exploring the city on foot. If you want a cool urban room in an impressively designed Barcelona apartment, look no further!
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
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Hello, this bedroom is part of a huge apartment with three private Airbnb rooms. A fourth bedroom is inhabited by a friend of mine who takes care of the place in the mornings.
Urban and chic, the double bedroom boasts light and comfortable space with an original Barcelona tag on the wall. It is street facing on the 3rd floor with a little balcony overlooking one of Barcelona´s most exclusive and central avenues.
You have access to a huge lounge and kitchen. There are two shared shower rooms with WC, dining room, and a large sunroom at the back.
This is a friendly and international apartment welcoming singles, couples (gay-friendly included), friends or business travellers who want a perfect and central base for getting around town.
Your setting here is right beside Rambla de Catalunya, Passeig de Gracia and a 4-minute walk to Plaza Catalunya, with shops and bars in your surround. Nearest metro Passeig de Gracia or Plaza Catalunya, with direct links via train or bus to and from the airport. Two of Gaudís landmark buildings are blocks away and the Modernism Museum is around the corner.
*There are 3 bedrooms available to rent on Airbnb. For group bookings please see the Arty listing (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/901580) and the Elegant listing (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/901605).*
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-3rd FLOOR WITH LIFT
-SPACIOUS DOUBLE ROOM (150cm bed) with balcony in 180m2 apartment
-BEDDING, towels and hairdryer provided
-KITCHEN, LOUNGE, DINING ROOM, SUNROOM to share
-2 SHARED BATHROOMS WITH SHOWER/WC (sorry no ensuite/private bathroom available)
-CENTRAL EIXAMPLE, 2 minutes to Plaza Cataluña
-DIRECT LINKS TO AIRPORT via train or Aerobus
-WIFI INTERNET throughout
-SMOKING is allowed on the balcony only
-FREE LAUNDRY is available for stays longer than a week
-INSTANT BOOK. If it comes up as available you may book directly
-Note: The exact address and arrival instructions are detailed on your booking confirmation. Please send me your flight/arrival info when you book. Thanks!
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Clean up after yourself, respect the neighbours and no late night noise. No extra guests, no parties unless pre-ordained!
The washing machine is not for the use of guests.
Estoy muy contenta de haberme hospedado en lo de Zara, la ubicación es inmejorable, cerca de todo para ir andando y del metro también.
La habitación es super amplia, la cama muy cómoda, los baños son compartidos pero siempre están disponibles y limpios.
Los espacios comunes son muy acogedores. Podes servirte te o cafe sin limitaciones :)
Alex, que vive en el piso es super amigable y dispuesto ayudar con todo.
Recomendado 100% !!!!
Alex nous a recues ma fille et moi, tres sympa, cool, il nous fait visiter, le loft,magnifique, le fonctionnement du lieu, les espaces dans le frigo pour chaque chambre, top , le salon commun, et notre chambre, comme sur le site, tres sympa
The graffiti room was as advertised (artsy, spacious, high ceilings, and neat), and Zara and Alex were awesome hosts. Zara made checking-in and checking-out easy. She checked in a few times to make sure things were going well. And the other nice thing is that Alex lives in one of the rooms as well, and he was such a warm, friendly person that it made my first time in Barcelona definitely feel a bit less foreign.
The location is safe and amazing. One of the cross-streets is the major thoroughfare of Rambla Catalunya (a nice walking street), and it feels safe walking around even at night. Downstairs, there is also a really awesome chocolate shop that serves amazing sipping chocolate.
Zara' place was awesome! It was really near Plaza Catalunya, Casa Mila and Casa Batlo. The shopping street was just around the corner and everything was within walking distance. There was the most amazing tapas just opposite as well! (this place that's is mostly glass)
The room was big and spacious, the apartment was really nice too.
I would totally recommend Zara's apartment to anyone who's staying in Barcelona!
Very clear instructions how to get to the apartment, and useful tips about transportation tickets. I never met Zara, but her friend Alex greeted me and was very nice and helpful in giving me hints how to get around Barcelona. The room was like in the pictures, clean and cozy. The apartment itself has a nice vibe, makes you feel very welcome. Excellent location, not in loud and crazy area around Rambla, but 5-10 minutes walking away from a lot of attractions. Kitchen is well equipped if you fancy cooking.
The things to mind would be: wifi signal is weak to none in the Graffiti room ( i have a Samsung S3 mini), pretty noisy from the street (you have ear plugs offered but myself don't feel comfortable sleeping with them).
However, these a minor drawbacks considering it has an excellent location, a very cool & chic vibe and a helpful host. Would stay here for sure in my future visits!
Airbnb positive experience in a classic architectural building of Barcelona (which I love). The apartment is great, all renovated, comfortable and with a Cool decor. Alex is a great person, always polite and available to help. The location is one of the best possible, in a safe area, close to most attractions in the beautiful city of Barcelona.
Uma positiva experiência Airbnb, em um prédio de arquitetura clássico barcelonês (que eu amo). O apartamento é grande, todo renovado, confortável e com uma decoração Cool . Alex é uma grande pessoa, sempre educado e disponível para ajudar. A localização do apartamento é uma das melhores possíveis, em uma região segura, próxima da maioria das atrações da linda cidade de Barcelona.
It was nice big clean room at cool area.
Very close to Casa batillo , shopping, many bars and restaurants.
It's makes me so easy to do everything at bcn
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High Country News - Most Recent
But the bill stirs up longstanding criticism of basic tribal sovereignty.
A new study suggests hot dry weather, not beetles, make forests go up in smoke.
Should the EPA have considered how expensive the new regs would be for operators?
An Obama administration proposal would more than double fees.
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Skatepark sesh filmed in one day at sant feliu skatepark (barcelona), filmed for aleix barau and fabian sanchez, edited by aleix barau.
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