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Yet another unique offer received via e-mail: Wine for golfers
By Doug Halberstadt
Sports Columnist
I've written columns in the past sharing information that comes to me via e-mail each week. I think most of it is a result of my e-mail address being published at the end of my columns. I started writing for this paper more than seven years ago. Since then, I've gotten on some pretty interesting e-mailing lists. Most of them are obviously sports-related.
I've relayed stories about luxurious golf resort offers that I only wish I could afford. Others have been about the variety of sporting goods equipment that I've been selected and qualified to test market. For some reason, I've been targeted to receive huge discounts on everything from high-tech golf socks to the latest, greatest, most sophistically-created, scientifically advanced and aerodynamically perfect badminton birdie. Little do these companies know, not only are my badminton days long gone, they were never even here.
This week was no exception to the ridiculous amount of junk e-mail I get from these overzealous marketers. There was one, however, that did catch my eye.
Please allow me to share. The topic line was "A Grape Offer for Illinois Golfers." Instead of sending it directly to the trash like most of the others, I actually clicked on it and opened it.
It was a bit of a pleasant surprise when I discovered it wasn't about golf at all. It was from a wine company trying to get me to buy wines from them. Their catch was since I was a subscriber of OfftheFringe.com I would get a discount on all of my orders. Here's the thing I found amusing. I didn't even know I was a subscriber to OfftheFringe.com. I don't ever recall even visiting that website, let alone subscribing.
They went on to tell me "That Golf Season is Here and We Would Like to Introduce you to blahblahblah.com the 19th Hole for Wine Lovers." OK, I do admit, I like golf and I like wine, so I actually do fall into the demographics for this e-mail. I will give them some credit for that.
What I do hate to tell them is that golf season has been here for at least a couple of months now. I don't know where they are, Antarctica? This may not strike you as funny as it did me, but I pictured some (wine-induced) slightly intoxicated, fur-clad scientist stepping out onto the ice during the middle of July and experiencing a temperature in the high 20s. I could just hear him slurring the words: "Golf season is here. We must begin our wine marketing campaign!"
I'm sorry to disappoint blahblahblah.com, but I won't be buying any wine from them via the Internet, even with my "generous" golfer discount. Instead, I will continue to drive to Sauk City or Cedarburg, Wis., and get my wine directly from the bottlers.
Now, if I could just get either of them to sign a deal with one of these relentless sports marketing companies.
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Ervin Laszlo, a leading systems theorist who was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, is editor of the international periodical World Futures: The Journal of General Evolution and chancellor-designate of the newly formed GlobalShift University. He is the founder and president of the international think tanks the Club of Budapest and the General Evolution Research Group and the author of 83 books, translated into 21 languages. He lives in Italy.
"Laszlo has really delivered with this collection of varied experiences of the Akashic Field. It is reassuring to know that there are a lot of people out there willing to open their minds to new methods of thinking and perception, guiding us along the uncertain path we now walk, on the one side faith in the unknown, the uncertain; onthe other, solid scientific evidence. Up ahead the two shall meet and become one, and this reviewer hopes humanity one day comes to bathe in the shining light."
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"The Akashic Experience is a collection of essays by twenty noted cultural and scientific leaders, each describing their experiences with what the book terms Akashic Field - a cosmic memory field that contains all information, past, present and future. . . The authors note the increasing frequency and intensity with which experiences with the Akashic Field are being reported, and which are forming part of the large-scale spiritual resurgence and evolution in human consciousness taking place today."
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9 The Uses of Akashic Information in Business
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10 Visiting the Omniverse Center: A Mind-Transforming Akashic Experience
Oliver Markley
11 Singing with the Field: The Daisy Heart of Spiral Consciousness
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12 Connecting with Universal Mind in the Creative Process
Alex Grey
13 Reconnecting to the Field
Eric Pearl
14 Shaping Creative Fields: Lessons from My Akashic Experiences
Masami Saionji
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16 Acceding to the Field: The Case of Near-Death Experiences in Survivors of Cardiac Arrest
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17 Evidence for the Akashic Field from Modern Consciousness Research
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18 Dialogues with My Dead Brother
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20 Nonlocal Mind, Healing, and the Akashic Phenomenon
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KillaCycle electric motorcycle breaks eight second quarter mile at 168mph
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November 15, 2007 Upping the grunt to 500 horsepower courtesy of new 186 pound "nanophosphate cells", the KillaCycle has reached speeds of 168mph in becoming the first electric-vehicle in history to enter the "magic sevens" in the quarter mile.
The KillaCycle made two runs of 7.824 and 7.991 seconds (with a 0-60mph time of under one second) at the All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) California Bike Week event last weekend at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California.
The new official quarter mile record of 7.991 seconds is the sixth occasion KillaCycle has set a new world mark.
"I knew it was a fast run, but we all were completely blown away when the board lit up with 7.82 @ 168 mph," said Bill Dube, owner of the KillaCycle. "The spectators didn't clap or cheer but simultaneously let out a revenant, hushed, low-pitched "whooooa" when the board lit up."
The new battery pack from A123Systems delivers more than 500 horsepower via 1210 A123 Li-Ion "nanophosphate cells" weighing 186 pounds, 21 pounds heavier but with 150hp more power than its predecessor.
Other recent improvements that led to the milestone time include newly tuned power electronics, augmented gearing and a larger larger 27" tire.
See the KillaCycle website for more pics and a video of the record breaking run.
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I applied through other source. The process took a day – interviewed at PRTM Management in August 2011.Interview Details
I was contacted by PRTM after I presume they had found my information on another website. The process started with a phone interview with one of the Director's in the semiconductor division. I was asked basic questions about my experience, skills, and career goals. At the end of the interview, i was asked if I would like to come to San Jose for an interview. I was brought in 1 month later for an onsite interview. This was in a group of probably 10 to 15 others on that day. I interviewed with 4 different partners. In each case we discussed my background and why I would like to work for PRTM. In the process I was given some operational situations to discuss how I would handle. The team was very respectful and asked good questions. This was a very comfortable interview.Interview Questions
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- On a first engagement, a client asks for a plan to improve gross margin. How would you address this considering this is your first introduction to their business? Answer Question
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took a day – interviewed at PRTM Management in March 2011.Interview Details
brother's friend who worked there submitted my resume. Got an email the following day and set up a date/time for phone interview.
interviewed by a Director. no case interview questions as they state on their website. asked me to run through my resume, asked about the projects i was working on (employed for 1 1/2 yrs out of school), why i wanted to work in consulting and the firm. i had prepared answers for "challenging experience" and "leadership experience" that i wasn't asked about but was hoping to be asked.
the position was for a new type of position the director was developing, a hybrid consulting/finance analyst type. i wasn't aware of this and suspect this is why the interviewer asked me more questions about my wealth management (finance) internship in college than my current job in Supply Chain. I tripped up since I wasn't expecting to talk about my internship in detail as I felt it was not a substantial experience. found out within a few hours by email that I didn't get the postion.
interview was very straightforward, I just wasn't fully prepared.Interview Questions
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I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at PRTM Management in November 2010.Interview Details
Was interview by 4 directors. The interview went well. I was the only current MBA contenting for the position. Others were all 5 + post MBA candidates. Though I tried my best and felt the interview was good, I was rejected ;(((Interview Questions
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The process took 1+ week – interviewed at PRTM Management in July 2009.Interview Details
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I applied online. The process took 3 days – interviewed at PRTM Management in November 2008.Interview Details
Most of the questions were related to the resume... no case interview.Interview Questions
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The process took 2+ months – interviewed at PRTM Management in May 2011.Interview Details
A headhunter contacted me in early March about PRTM. Even though I have seen them advertise a ton on job boards, I decided to work with the headhunter to get my resume in front of the "right" person. A few weeks later, after some email correspondence with HR, I had a phone interview with a Director (Partner). The interview was pretty basic (i.e. walk me through your resume, why PRTM, why did you leave so and so job, etc.). Most of the time was spent with me asking him questions about the firm.
After this initial conversation, it took about 5 weeks to be moved forward to the next round, which consisted of two face-to-face interviews in the office with one Associate and one Principal. I was surprised to learn of how case heavy the interviews were as there was little to no talk about my experience. About 15 minutes of the allotted 30 minutes was spent on a "case" while I was allowed to ask questions for the rest of the time.
A few days later I received word that the following week I would have another phone interview with a Director. This interview lasted about an hour with a mix of background questions (walk me through your resume, what are you looking to do in your next position, why PRTM, etc.) and a 15 minute case. A few days later I hear back from the headhunter. Basically, the firm wanted my 100% commitment to them BEFORE they would give me an offer. I was in the pipeline at a few different places and could not, in good faith, tell them that I was fully committed to them offer unseen. A few days later HR called to let me know that I was no longer being considered for the position because my "background did not fit their current needs".
Things to consider:
1) PRTM has a notoriously slow interview process with multiple (sometimes unnecessary) layers, so be prepared to be in the pipeline for months before really getting anywhere. If I had progressed past the 2nd phone interview, I would have had another round of multiple in-person interviews with Directors
2) The interviews are a lot more case-like than the firm and other people may lead you to believe. Have a pencil and paper ready and be prepared to discuss a business issue in detail
3) The firm seems to want "yes people"...people who are 100% committed to accepting their offer before they even offer. That says a lot about their culture
4) Just some food for thought: not sure how difficult this would be, but before working with a headhunter try to figure out what the relationship is between them and the firm you are interviewing with. I found that working with a headhunter who has a personal relationship with the hiring party makes the process a little more difficult since they may be holding back as far as really recommending you for the job if you do not show 100% commitment since they don't want to damage that relationshipInterview Questions
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The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at PRTM Management in March 2011.Interview Details
The initial phone interview was a straight forward tell me about your experience. The in office interview consisted of four 1:1 meetings with consultants. Interviews were fairly conversational, career - tell me about your experience, personal - what drives you to do what you do, lets see how you think - how would you approach this simple operational problem, etc.
Things to keep in mind:
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HR are asked me to make social poll by phone and to know about 100 local companies which ISP they are using.Interview Questions
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Typical behavioral interview. First round was 1/2 hour. Second round was 1/2 day, with four interviews. The total from applying to decision was several months. They were not very flexible on available interview dates and had to wait longer until a date was available. Will allow people to work from any of the offices then travel to customers as needed. Very hands-on culture.Interview Questions
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I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at PRTM Management in November 2010.Interview Details
1st Round: This was pretty basic. Just asked to go through my resume. No real behavioral questions.
2nd Round: Interviewed with 2 directors and 1 partner. It was similar to the first round. They ask about your resume experience and just probe deeper...didn't really ask specific "STAR" questions. Though they are looking for lots of leadership, financial modeling, and adequate experience in operations.Interview Questions
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Although found in the bulb section of most plant retailers come autumn, the saffron crocus actually grows from compressed underground stems known as corms. These specialised stems come complete with dormant buds, each one capable of growing into a genetically identical plant. Each year one new corm will grow on top of the old one, together with some smaller ones which will grow from the base of the plant. These smaller juvenile corms are known as cormels. Their resemblance to a typical bulb is so similar that the difference isn't particularly important until you come to vegetatively propagate from it.
The first technique is the simplest involving the removal of the main stem. This can either be cut or broken away from the main stem or you may wish to try digging it out of the parent corm using the tip of a sharp knife.
The second technique is to cut the parent corm into four equal sections making sure that there is at least one good dormant bud on each section. Dust the cut sides with a fungicidal powder and allow the exposed sections to callous off overnight in a warm dark place such as an airing cupboard. Once again these are now ready to be planted.
Unfortunately propagation by seed isn't an option as this species is a sterile triploid and so does not produce fertile seed. However, if by chance seed is obtained then it is best sown as soon as it is ripe into a cold frame. Click onto How to Grow Crocus from Seed for more information.
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Boys and Girls ages 3-5 years old
Micro Soccer is a program from HYSA for pre-school aged children in which kids and parents enroll in a six-week session and play non-competitive soccer games such as Red Light Green Light, Simon Says, Duck-Duck-Goose, etc. on Sunday afternoons around the same times that HYSA Recreational League games are being played. The intent is to further develop important motor skills using games and a soccer ball as a tool in a fun, non-competitive environment. Micro will become the new introductory soccer program for children in Helena and lead them into HYSA's other programs: Recreational League and Arsenal Competitive Travel Teams.
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Games; Sundays April 12, 2015 - May 10, 2015 with two Friday evenings May 1st & May 8th
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Late Registration ends April 1, 2015 Late Registration Fee (after March 27th): $75.00
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The Charlotte Bobcats approached Wednesday night with two agendas – winning right now and setting themselves up to win more often in the future.
The first mission was emphatically accomplished, as Charlotte blew past Detroit for the second night in a row, 116-98. The Bobcats have returned from the all-star break honed in and hustling, and they obviously care more about getting to the playoffs than the Pistons do.
The second mission? That remains to be seen. The NBA's 3 p.m. trade deadline on Thursday looms.
Charlotte hadn't made a deal as of late Wednesday. I would like to see them make one.
It's not over. By unofficial NBA rule, a few hours before that deadline is when the prices get realistic.
The Bobcats – who would be in the NBA playoffs if they began today, but just barely – need another scorer. But how badly do they want one?
Enough to give up Ben Gordon's expiring contract (a $13.2 million cap value)? Certainly. Enough to give up one of those future first-round picks owed to them by Portland and Detroit? Maybe, if the player is right.
Why should the Bobcats make a trade? The team as currently constructed has some good pieces. Its effort is outstanding. But it remains five games under .500. It needs more firepower.
But renting a player like the Lakers' Pau Gasol for 27 games until his contract runs out doesn't make sense. Orlando shooting guard Arron Afflalo would have made a lot of sense, but reports are that the Magic aren't going to move him. There are other scorers out there, though.
The thing is that for one of the few times in their decade-long existence, the Bobcats have a chance to do something. They've made the playoffs only once in a mostly sad existence. They have never won a playoff game.
That could change with a team that has strong players at basketball's two most important positions – point guard and center. When big man Al Jefferson (29 points, eight rebounds Wednesday) and little man Kemba Walker (24 points and a career-high 16 assists) are both on as they were for two nights in a row against Detroit, the Bobcats can play with anybody.
To put it in last week's terms, Jefferson is the Bobcats' snowplow. Walker is the team's ice.
Jefferson has been quietly playing as well as any big man in the league for the past month. Walker will continue to be underrated until his team wins more, but he's as slippery as Independence Boulevard was the first day it snowed.
It's still not enough, and the casual sports fan knows it. Wednesday night the Bobcats played a home game against one of the teams they will compete with for the season's final third for a playoff spot. The stands were about a third full when the game started. Bobcats owner Michael Jordan turned 51 this week, and he remains dogged by the fact that his tenure in the front office has produced no NBA championship rings to go along with the six he earned as a player.
If the Bobcats are ever going to catch Indiana and Miami in the Eastern Conference, they have to be aggressive. The Bobcats probably aren't going to win the NBA lottery anytime soon. Even if they happen to get in it this year, they won't have enough ping-pong balls. That means days like Thursday are huge for Charlotte.
The Bobcats don't have a game Thursday.
They have something better: An opportunity.
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The cinematic adaptation of a stage play stars Vanessa L. Williams, Kim Kardashian and Perry regular Lance Gross and earned $52 million in U.S. theaters — about typical for a Perry movie.
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Meanwhile, Universal Studios' The Host debuted at No. 1 on Nielsen's Blu-ray Disc sales chart for the same week. The sci-fi fantasy based on the novel from Stephenie Meyer, the author behind the Twilight series, earned $26.6 million at the domestic box office.
The Host, which generated 41 percent of its first-week sales from Blu-ray Disc, debuted at No. 3 on First Alert, right behind Universal's Despicable Me, which had been No. 1 the prior week.
On the Blu-ray Disc chart, meanwhile, Temptation debuted at No. 4, even though just 14 percent of unit sales came from Blu-ray Disc.
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Excellent Hotel - Friendly Staff
We had a week-end in Belfast, staying one night at the Tara Lodge, and confirm everything other reviewers have said.
We arrived at 9.00am on Saturday morning and were a little concerned by the area, the Tara Lodge being in an area of student housing with some empty houses. Our taxi driver immediately reassured us, saying it was a hotel he would recommend.
Reception was very helpful, letting us leave our luggage and giving us advice on where to go. In our case Maggie Mays for breakfast, the Botanic Inn to watch the England Wales match and Paul Rankin's Cayenne restaurant for the evening meal.
We checked in later and our room was immaculate, having been refurbished around 12 months ago. A tip here. Breakfast has to be booked, at the week end at least, so that everyone gets good service and freshly cooked food. The later you check in the less choice of time as the good slots have gone. By the way, the breakfast was great.
Our room was very smart with tea and coffee making facilities, en-suite bathroom etc.
In summary, an excellent 4* bed and breakfast hotel, 15 minutes walk from Donegal square and the centre and 10 minutes from the Botanic gardens. For two it cost �65 for a double room with breakfast. Book it with confidence.
Good location near the university
I enjoyed my stay in Tara Lodge in late January. I arrived on an early morning flight and was allowed to check in early. The staff were professional. There were some snafus--notably, there was no hot water one morning because the heater broke. But it was repaired within a few hours.
The hotel is old-fashioned in feeling but I was told by my hosts in Belfast that it is fairly new in construction. It is much brighter and fresher than most British B&Bs I have stayed in. (It seems to be classified as a hotel, but the "feel" is B&B.) The room was immaculate and the bed was comfortable. The tiny TV was on a pole in the corner and (I don't have very good vision) I never even noticed that there was a TV in the room until my last night (of a three-night stay). I was busy with business so didn't spend much time in the room.
A train track is behind the hotel, so request a room in the front of the building. I could hear the train noise in the background when getting ready in the morning, but found my front-facing room very peaceful and restful at night.
The breakfasts were great--I love poached eggs, which are available, and I also loved their oatmeal. Their Ulster Fry I never tried, as they don't include the traditional Ulster potato scone that I love. I broke my veggie regimen to try their sausage, which is excellent if you like the mealy, Irish style sausage.
The day I left, the staff allowed me to store my luggage all day and pick it up in the evening. I liked Tara Lodge very much and will definitely book again if my life takes me to Belfast again.
Incidentally, anyone who is hesitating about this destination should feel confident that they will see a very interesting and historical place. I found Belfast quite beautiful. The people are understandably rather wary, but they are welcoming to strangers.
An earlier review said that the neighborhood was a bit scary. I didn't find it so in the least--the university is three blocks away. There are excellent Chinese and Greek restaurants within a block or two. I didn't try the Indian, and I didn't like Springsteens (the American one), but there are lots of nice dining choices. The hotel is located in a student area close to Queens University. If that's what you like--a "left bank" feel--then the location will be a good fit for you. I did quite a lot of shopping in the Central area (great Jan. sales--Belleek at half price!) and getting to central Belfast from Tara Lodge took only about 20 minutes of my slow strolling. The pleasant walk goes by the Golden Mile, the Crown Tavern, The Opera House, and the City Hall. There is a dour but servicable internet cafe (some name like Revelations?) about half way there.
I didn't think a B&B would have wireless access, but for a fee of a bit more than usual in the US, it is available at Tara Lodge.
Top Notch...
Stayed for one night to see a gig at the nearby Empire Music Hall...really excellent little hotel - staff helpful and welcoming, nice sized room spotless and quiet - loads of good bars and eating places all a short stroll away ...but best of all the Breakfast!...delicious after a night of overindulgence ;
Will definitely stay here again
2 nights for England Game
Well located for access to the City Centre a short walk away, Clean Tidy basic hotel. Again I would say the breakfast was very good and very well presented . . . 3 cherry tomatoes on an ulster fry was visually pleasing but a bit lackng . . . bacon sausage egg and soda bread were lovely.
Did find the area/location a little intimidating but I suppose your always going to find that in the middle of a City such as Belfast during an England v NI football match (especially when u loose - enough said about that).
Staff were also very friendly and we arrived on the 7am flight from Liverpool to International and were able to get into our rooms which were already prepared.
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Excellent .. Great Breakfast !
Stayed there 3rd Sept. Good secure car parking. Room was in immaculate condition. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent... freshly prepared for us and took pride in their presentation. Will definitely be back
A really excellent hotel
The Tara Lodge in Belfast is a really excellent hotel found about ten minutes walk fron the city centre. I would especially recommend the excellent cooked breakfasts which were the best I have had in a long month of travelling. The staff were very helpful and the off street car parking was handy in a largely residential area. There are numerous good restaurants in the area, particularly chinese, and many bars too.
Good value/Central/Great Breakfast
We stayed at the Tara Lodge for one night in between Christmas and New Year 2004, just passing through.
I would say it was similar in comfort etc to a premier travel lodge. Comfy, clean and central.
The service was ok, efficient, not gushing but not rude either. We had a suprisinggly lovely cooked breakfast though, which I have to say was one of the nicest we had in Ireland (and we travelled all round).
I would say excellent value for money at �69 per room but don't stay if you want a posh area and luxury surroundings.
We would stay again if we were passing through.
Worst guest house
We arrived at GUEST HOUSE Saturday 5th feb 2005 we waited downstairs as room wasnt ready,then we were told to go up.When got to our room the maids husband was sitting in our bed and her kids were jumping on our beds.We waited for 15minutes outside and then went to reception.The manager was very rude when we explained what happened and started bawling at reception.After this we decided we did not want to stay.We cudnt leave as bookes through active hotels so we were forced to pay the commision they would have taken of the hotel.
We have stayed in plenty guest houses but never experienced rudeness from staff after we just landed.
Manager has to take customer service course before letting anyone in the front door.
Great place to stay
My husband and I stayed just the one night while we were on business in Belfast. The room was very clean and comfortable. We had secure parking and the staff were very helpful. The hot cooked breakfast was excellent and we had a choice of more exotic fare than the traditional Ulster Fry. It is close to Botanic Rail Station, Queen's University, Botanic Gardens, Ulster Museum and the excellent restaurants, bars and cafes around Botanic, Stranmillis and Great Victoria Street. There is a good bus service and it is easy to walk into the city centre from here. I would highly recommend the Tara Lodge and with its very reasonable prices it would be the first place I would think of if I had to plan a stay in Belfast.
Great Service
The Tara lodge is situated in a really nice part of town. The room was slightly small but very nicely laid out. The food was very good. I had a business meeting at 08:00 the next day and although I couldn't have a cooked breakfast at the time I was leaving, an effort was made to provide me with as much as they could and I really appreciated the effot. The outstanding feature was the extra mnile that the staff went to. Looking up train times, booking taxis. checking weather forcasts, providing breakfast at an ungodly hour. I managed to get a really good deal with them too over the net and would thoroughly recommend them and would go back there.
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The doctoral thesis "From the projected to the transmitted image: The 2.0 construction of tourist destination image and identity in Catalonia" authored by Dr. Estela Mariné Roig under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Salvador Anton Clavé within the Doctoral Program in Tourism and Leisure of the Rovira i Virgili University has been selected as the winner of the International Federation for Information Technologies and Travel & Tourism (IFITT) Thesis Excellence Award for a Doctoral Thesis. Among the competing nominees, the Dr. Estela Mariné´s thesis stood out for its innovativeness, scientific rigor, and relevance to the tourism field.
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Professor Stephen L. Buchwald, chairman of ICIQ's Scientific Advisory Board, has received the 2014 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in basic sciences.The award recognizes Buchwald's work on "the development of catalytic routes based on palladium and copper to construct carbon-nitrogen and carbon-carbon molecular bonds," according to the jury.
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Bid on exciting experiences at the Arabian Nights party at Louisville
Bid on exciting experiences at the Arabian Nights party at Louisville
Prepare to be transported into a world of mystery and intrigue at the American Saddlebred Museum's Arabian Nights party on Wednesday August 21, 2013, following the evening performance of the KSF WC Horse Show. Think desert nights, bazaars, Sultans, princesses and thieves. Come ready to delve into the delights of belly dancers, henna tattoo artists, and more, while feasting on food and beverage. Rock the Casbah on the dance floor or just experience an unforgettable evening at the oasis. The adventure starts at 9:30 p.m. and continues until 1 a.m. You will not want to miss this journey to the land of a thousand Arabian suns where magic carpets whisk through the breeze and dancers sway beneath exotic jeweled skies. So, hop on your flying carpet and join us after the horse show in the North Wing's Paddock Restaurant for a night of Moroccan magic. Costumes are encouraged! Some VIP seating still available – call for pricing and amenities – 859-259-2746 ext. 304. Individual tickets are $50.00 per person and include dinner, two complimentary drink tickets, souvenirs and an evening to remember!
Art Experience Weekend in Chicago Sept 20-22, 2013 – Courtesy Tom Erffmeyer
Art Experience Weekend in Chicago September 20-22. Two VIP passes to the international art fair, Expo Chicago, at Navy Pier. Two nights at the historic four star Union League Club of Chicago, including a private tour of the world-renowned art collection and conservation studio by the Club Curator. Lunch at Terzo Piano in the new Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago. Passes to the Art Institute exhibition Impressionism and Fashion. Passes to the Museum of Contemporary Art and invitations to gallery openings throughout the city. Four-course Saturday dinner and Sunday Brunch at the Union League Club. (Alternate weekend dates may be arranged without the Expo Chicago event).
"The Voice" Experience – Courtesy Carson Kressley
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This ultimate golfing experience has to be on every golfer's bucket list – a round of golf for a foursome at the exclusive private Cypress Point Golf Club on the Monterey peninsula. This Alister Mackenzie designed course consistently ranks in the top 3 courses in the world. With a combination of rocky coasts, sand dunes, pine woods and cypress trees, the course offers unmatched natural beauty and challenges that cannot be found anywhere else. This may be the only chance you ever have to play this revered course, as play there is by invitation only. Don't miss this chance to fulfill every golfer's dream! While there, you can take advantage of the opportunity to play other courses on the peninsula and enjoy all that Carmel, Pebble Beach and Big Sur have to offer.
The Ultimate "Arabian Nights" Experience – Nov. 2013 – Courtesy Qatar Airways and Carson Kressley
The lucky final bidder on this package will receive 2 roundtrip first class tickets from NYC to Doha, Qatar and four nights at the 5 star Ritz-Carlton. They will accompany Carson Kressley on a press tour of the emirate, which will include a tour of the Royal Stables and a Bedouin falcon hunting excursion. Dates are flexible and will not coincide with Thanksgiving or the American Royal and can be coordinated with Carson.


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Just wondering if there is a swap for fall this year. My sister and her husband are moving into a new house and wondered if I could help them out. Thank You
Hello Phoenix. Yes, we have one planned. For october 10, I believe.
Roselee....you out there anywhere ? Can you verify this please ?
It will be held at MacArthur Park on Loop 410, on the northside.
there is also a swap in Buda if you're interested. Please email me directly if you'd like any more information. I would have emailed you, but your My Page does not show an email for you.
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If anyone sees this and not the other post please list your haves and wants there.
Isn't it nice the weather has cooled a bit? Makes a day at the park swapping plants sound like more fun than it did when it was 103 degrees :-)
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If LeSean McCoy was a betting man, he'd bet on Eagles to beat Broncos
Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy has a hot tip for everyone in Las Vegas this week: bet on the Eagles. During McCoy's press conference on Wednesday, the Eagles running back found out that Philadelphia is a double-digit underdog to Denver on Sunday.
It turns out, McCoy's one of those guys who would put his money where his mouth is, "Well, if I was a betting man, I'd take the Eagles," McCoy said, via Phillymag.com. "I don't get wrapped up in point spreads and being the underdog; that's why you play the game. I'm sure they're preparing to win the game, we're preparing to win the game. I think it will be a good matchup. I'm excited."
You may not want to bet against McCoy though, the Eagles running back is undefeated in games against Peyton Manning. Although, it's probably worth mentioning McCoy's Eagles have only gone up against Manning once, a 26-24 win in 2010.
If the Eagles are going to beat the Broncos, the Philly offense -- ranked second in the NFL in total yards -- is going to have to keep up with the No. 1 ranked Broncos offense that's scoring a blistering 42.3 points per game. No other team averages over 32.
"I have a lot of confidence in our offense," McCoy said. "[The Broncos] will put points up -- and I have tons of confidence in the defense -- and I think we'll put points up."
The Eagles are scoring 26.3 points per game, a number that ranks eighth in the NFL. Since we're talking about gambling, the over/under in the Eagles-Broncos game opened at 58 points, the second highest total since 2004, according to Pregame.com founder RJ Bell.


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What do you use to cut perfect square tiles out of stained glass? I think I remember someone here saying there's a grid of some sort that helps keep everything square while scoring the class. Please give me info on what you use. Thanks!
Beetle Bits or the Morton System. Beetle Bits is made in the USA and Ray (the inventor) is very helpful if you have questions. I personally have the Morton because I bought it before I knew about the Beetle Bits. Beetle Bits have different sized grids you can get that also work with some other nifty doodads like the Cuttersmate. Even with the grid you won't always get perfect squares, it depends on how the glass scores. You can also make diamonds with both cutting systems.


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Legg Mason Tactical Allocation A SSB0130AU Latest Summary Fund Type Investment Trusts Entry Price as at 30/06/2011 $0.9109 Sector Diversified Exit Price as at 30/06/2011 $0.9108 Fund Manager Legg Mason Asset Management Ltd (AU) Fund Size as at 31/05/2011 $43.1M Commencement Date 01/10/1998 ICR as at 30/06/2010 0.71% Distribution Jun Dec Fund Status Open Fund Objective Quarterly Performance Comment - To earn a gross return in excess of a composite benchmark comprising 50% No quarterly comment available for this product. UBS Australian Treasury Index and 50% S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index. Manager Analysis Investor Profile Legg Mason Asset Management Australia Limited is the Australian asset The fund is best suited to those investors with a medium to long term management business of Legg Mason, Inc., a pre-eminent pure play global investment horizon of 3 to 5 years, wanting moderate to high returns who asset management firm that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. are comfortable with some short term volatility in returns and capital value of the investment. Performance Asset Allocation Growth of $10,000 Invested Asset Allocation as at 31/05/2011 (net of ongoing fees) 22500 20000 Aus. 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Blond Aborigines Claim PC Spoils in Australia
In a world run by moonbats, the only way to get ahead is to be a member of a victim group. What are white guys to do? In Australia, they adapt:
Sydney law academic Mark McMillan, has won one of our richest prizes for Aboriginal students — the Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship.
Aboriginal, huh? Here's a picture of McMillan:
If he can pass for an Aborigine, why not a woman of color?
McMillan has gone one better still: he's also won the Black Women's Action in Education Foundation Scholarship, originally intended to help educate black women, not white men.
The lucky beneficiary of politically correct spoils explains why looking like any other white guy makes him all the more the oppressed black Aboriginal female:
"I am a blonde-haired, blue-eyed, fair-skinned Aboriginal Australian …
"As a child, I grew up expecting everyone to be like me, to look like me — with the blonde hair and blue eyes.
"Clearly, my naive ideas about how Aboriginal people were 'supposed' to look were wrong. But being Aboriginal and fair and blonde was normal to me and I grew up in a world where I was treated 'normally' …
"Impeding my growth from that young person into the adult I wanted to become was the profound issue of identity. I was a white black man … I was becoming a victim."
Incredibly, his shtick is on the level — and it works. MacMillan evidently has an Aborigine somewhere up his family tree. It's unclear how he convinces people that he's a woman, but he does proclaim himself to be a "proud gay."
McMillan isn't the only one working this swindle:
Sydney arts academic Danie Mellor, this week won our richest prize for Aboriginal artists — the $40,000 Telstra Award.
Here's the allegedly Aboriginal Danie Mellor:
Given the requisite lack of honor, only the thinnest strains of non-European ancestry are required now to achieve the treasured status of sniveling victim.
On a tip from Scott. Cross-posted at Moonbattery.
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