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A satellite communications system and method of communication which results in increased frequency-reusage within assigned frequency bands and allows for a reduction in satellite transponder requirements per unit of bandwidth employed. The disclosed system employs a satellite in a geostationary orbit having transponders and one or more large-aperture, high-gain antennas that provide a broad-area beam for a relatively wide service area and for transmitting to and receiving signals from N narrow-area beams for N respective sub-areas, the sub-areas corresponding to the high-traffic nodes. Both beam types operate in the same allocated frequency bands but with opposite linear or opposite handed circular polarizations, or, alternatively, with arbitrarily determined portions of the allocated frequency band pairs with dual polarization so that the allocated frequency spectrum is used at least N+1 times. Since the narrow-area beams provide a substantially smaller illumination pattern than the broad-area beam, substantially less power is required to form each narrow-area beam at the satellite antenna so that each additional narrow-area beam results in a frequency reuse with only a relatively small incremental increase in drive power requirements. Because of the reduced incremental satellite power requirements associated with the multiple additional frequency reusages, the high power amplifiers (HPA's) of the satellite transponders for the narrow-area beams can be backed-off from non-linear operation into their linear regions to allow multiple signal carrier amplification in each HPA to thus reduce the total HPA requirements for the system.
1. A satellite communications system comprising:
a communications satellite in a geostationary orbit above the earth's surface, said satellite having transponder means and antenna means, said antenna means for receiving multiple carrier up-link transmissions from the earth and for directing down-link transmissions to the earth, the up-link and down-link transmissions allocated frequency bands of selected bandwidth, the down-link transmissions including transmissions of selected carriers in a broad-area beam polarized in a first alignment for illuminating a selected service area and transmissions of selected carriers in at least N narrow-area beams polarized in a second alignment for illuminating selected sub-areas within the service area, said transponder means including signal processing means for processing received up-link transmissions for down-link transmission to the earth, said signal processing means inlcuding band pass filter means for dividing the received up-link transmissions into frequency-distinct signal carriers, signal carrier combining means for combining selected of the frequency-distinct signal carriers and providing the selected carriers to a signal carrier amplifier means that includes high power amplifier means operable in a linear region and in a non-linear region, at least two signal carriers for transmission in one of said at least N narrow-area beams being amplified by a high power amplifier means operating in its linear regions and a signal carrier for broad-area down-link transmission being amplified by a high power amplifier means operting in its non-linear region.
2. The satellite communications system of claim 1, wherein said polarization alignments are linear.
3. The satellite communications system of claim 2, wherein said polarizations alignments are orthogonal.
4. The satellite communications system of claim 1, wherein said polarization alignments are circular.
5. The satellite communications system of claim 4, wherein said polarization alignments are of opposite hand.
6. The satellite communications system of claim 1, wherein said narrow-area beams include at least one narrow-area beam outside the broad-area beam service area.
7. The satellite communications system of claim 1, wherein said broad-area beam subtends approximately four by six degrees.
8. The satellite communications system of claim 1, wherein at least one of said narrow-area beams subtends between 0.3 and 0.8 degrees.
9. The satellite communications system of claim 1, wherein said down-link transmissions are in the 11.7 to 12.2 GHz band.
10. The satellite communications system of claim 1, wherein said up-link transmissions are in the 14.0 to 14.5 GHz band.
11. The satellite communications system of claim 1, wherein said narrow-area beam illumination patterns are separated sufficiently on the earth's surface to minimize interference.
The present invention relates to satellite communication systems and communication methods therefor and, more particularly, to such systems and methods by which substantial improvements in overall communications efficiency are obtained.
In active communications satellite systems, a transponder-equipped satellite is positioned in a geostationary orbit to provide broadcast, navigation, communications, or similar services to a service area or areas. A service area is defined as the geographic region in which an earth station can receive signals from or send signals to the satellite economically. Various transponder architectures are available for communication satellites, one common architecture includes a broad-area beam antenna that covers the service area or areas for receiving up-link transmissions across an entire allocated up-link frequency band (e.g., 14.0 to 14.5 GHz) and a receiver that amplifies and down-converts the up-link transmission frequencies to frequencies within an allocated down-link frequency band (e.g., 11.7 to 12.2 GHz). Band-pass filters coupled to the receiver output divide the down-converted frequency spectrum into separate channels of selected bandwidth (e.g., 40 MHz). Each channel is amplified along separate gain paths by one or more stages of amplification that include a high power amplifier (HPA), typically, a traveling wave tube amplifier (TWTA) as the final stage. After post-amplification signal processing that can include additional filtering and combining, the HPA amplified signal energy is presented to the broad-area beam antenna for down link transmission to the service area or areas. In order to optimize the efficiency of the post-receiver amplifier function, the high power amplifiers are oftentimes operated in a non-linear mode, that is, the operating region where additional input signal power does PG,3 not cause a proportional increase in output signal power. When operating in this mode, the HPA will generally amplify one signal carrier most efficiently; multiple signal carrier amplification causing intermodulation interference and other problems.
Various up-link and down-link arrangements have been used to effect communications with the satellite. In particular, discrete frequency bands have been allocated on an international basis for up-link and down-link transmission. Because of orbit/spectrum scarcity, as well as economic reasons, it is desirable to increase spectral efficiency by reusing the frequencies in the same satellite or orbit location. For example, the same up-link and/or down-link frequency can be used simultaneously in two separate narrow-area beams directed from the satellite to widely separated geographical locations on the earth, the angular separation between the two beams preventing mutual interference between the two in both the up-link and down-link signals. It is also known in communications satellite systems to employ a broad-area beam antenna for uniformly illuminating the entire service area, such as the continental United States, with signal transmissions that operate in the entire allocated frequency band but with emissions that are either linearly or circularly polarized in a first direction and emissions that are oppositely polarized. Thus in the Ku-band, information-bearing carriers in the 11.7 to 12.2 GHz down-link frequency band can be vertically polarized and additional information-bearing carriers in the same frequency band can be horizontally polarized. Provided the oppositely polarized signals have approximately the same power flux density at the receiving antenna and the receiving earth station is properly equipped, the information content of the oppositely polarized, same frequency signals can be independently demodulated. Up-link communications can likewise be established in a manner analogous to the down-link communications. Polarization discrimination thus allows the allocated frequency band to be used twice in the same geographical area to effectively double information transfer capacity.
While the satellite architecture and communication link arrangements described above have been reasonably well suited for prior communication requirements, the total number of satellite positions available in the geostationary orbit and the allocated frequencies for up-link and down-link communications are limited. As the amount of world-wide signal traffic increases, a need arises for increasing the ultimate communications capacity of the satellite while reducing the on-board equipment and power requirements to provide a decrease in information transmission costs.
In view of the above, it is a principal object of the present invention to provide a satellite communications system and method that provide improved communications efficiency.
It is an additional object of the present invention to provide a satellite communications system in which increased communications efficiency is achieved by increasing the frequency reuse rate over known systems.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a satellite communications system in which an increase in communications efficiency is obtained by increasing frequency reusage with only an incremental increase in power, weight, and complexity requirements for the satellite transponders.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a satellite communications system having increased communications efficiency by which the cost of information transfer is reduced.
In accordance with these objects, and others, the present invention provides for a communications satellite in a geostationary orbit having transponders and one or more high-gain, large-aperture antennas for providing broad-area beam emission and reception in conjunction with an intended principal service area and at least N narrow-area beams for illuminating and receiving signals from N respective sub-areas, preferably corresponding to the N highest traffic nodes within the principal service area, where N is an integer greater than 1. If desired, selected of the N narrow-area beams can illuminate and receive signals from respective sub-areas outside the principal service area. Both beam types operate in the same allocated frequency bands. In one configuration of the invention, the up-link and down-link signals of the broad-area beam are polarized, either linearly or circularly, in a first polarization alignment and the signals of each of the N narrow-area beams are polarized in the corresponding opposite alignment. Thus the signals in the two types of beams will not cause mutual harmful interference to suitably designed receiving equipment. The allocated up-link and down-link frequency bands are thus used N+1 times from the same orbital position, once for the broad-area beam and once with each narrow-area beam. The narrow-area beams subtend a smaller area on the earth's surface than the broad-area beam so that the radiated energy from or to the satellite required for each narrow-area beam formed by the high-gain antenna or antennas is substantially less than that required for the broad-area beam for equivalent communications capability. Because transmitted signals in each additional narrow-area beam and the frequency reuse it represents requires only an incremental increase in spacecraft power, the high power amplifiers (HPA's) of the satellite transponders associated with the narrow beams can be advantageously backed-off from their non-linear operating regions toward and into their linear operating regions where intermodulation distortion and other deleterious effects are reduced to allow the HPA's to amplify multiple signal carriers without harmful self-interference. Thus, the down-link signal carriers for the various narrow-area beams can be amplified in fewer HPA's compared to prior designs. Likewise, up-link signals may require less radiant energy than similar broad-area beam transmissions.
Additionally, efficient use of the allocated frequency band in both the narrow-area and the broad-area beams can be achieved while preventing mutual harmful interference by dividing the allocated up-link and down-link frequency bands into two paired segments, e.g. segment A and segment B. The broad-area beam can employ the frequency pair A twice through the above described mechanism of dual polarization, and each of the narrow-area beams can employ the frequency pair B twice through the same dual polarization technique. If segment A and segment B are approximately equal in bandwidth, N+1 uses of the allocated bands are thus provided.
The present invention advantageously increases communications efficiency by multiplying the frequency reusage with only incremental increases in power and weight requirements for each reuse to allow a reduction in satellite transponder complexity and other requirements in such a way that communication costs are substantially reduced over prior systems.
A further understanding of the present invention and its scope of application will become apparent from the detailed description to follow, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like parts are designated by like reference characters.
FIG. 1 is an idealized schematic view of a satellite in a geostationary orbit, whose service area is a portion of the earth's surface;
FIG. 2 is an idealized satellite-perspective view of an exemplary domestic service communication area;
FIG. 3 is an exemplary block diagram of a conventional satellite transponder system;
FIG. 4 is a idealized graphical illustration of the power transfer characteristics of a typical high efficiency, high power amplifier; and
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a representative transponder system as part of a narrow-area beam satellite system in accordance with the present invention.
The overall organization of a communications satellite system in accordance with the present invention is illustrated in idealized form in FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 1, a satellite 10 is positioned in a geostationary orbit for communication with earth stations ES1,ES2, . . . ESn. The satellite 10 includes transponders, discussed more fully below, and one or more large aperture, high-gain antennas 12 that typically include a curvilinear reflector 14 that conforms to a paraboloidal function although such antennas can include sections conforming to other functions including spheroids and hyperboloids. The antenna 12, which has been illustrated in FIG. 1 as a single unit, includes a plurality of primary electromagnetic feeds F1,F2, . . . Fn that direct radiation onto the reflector 14 surface for reflection to the earth's surface E. The feeds Fn, which may take the form of open-ended microwave horns, phased arrays, or the functional equivalent, are advantageously positioned relative to the focus or focii of the reflector 14 to form directed down-link beams from the satellite 10 to the earth's surface E, the beams having a varying beamwidth, contour, direction, and surface illumination patterns, the latter feature also dependent upon the longitudinal position of the satellite 10 within the geostationary orbit. In addition to directing radiation to the earth E, the antenna 12 is effective for receiving up-link emissions. While not specifically illustrated in FIG. 1, the various feeds Fn and/or the reflector or reflectors can be configured to control the alignment of the E-vector of the propagated energy to effect linear polarization, that is, polarization in a first arbitrary alignment, termed herein as vertical polarization or polarization in a second arbitrary alignment orthogonal the first alignment, the second alignment termed herein as horizontal polarization. If desired, circular polarization modes can be utilized with the feeds Fn providing opposite handed alignments.
The earth stations ESn include one or more tracking, telemetry, and control stations and multiple communication stations. The tracking, telemetry, and control stations are effective to monitor satellite operation, including attitude (yaw, pitch, and roll) and orbit variation, and provide various control signals for vehicle and antenna attitude control and orbital station keeping. The earth stations ESn are equipped with a typically parabolic antenna and transmitters and receivers with the receiver signal processing path including amplifiers, filters, down-converters, and demodulators and the transmitter signal path including modulators, up-converters, filters, and amplifiers.
FIG. 2 represents an idealized graphical illustration of a preferred system service area, such as the contiguous United States, viewed from the geostationary orbit at approximately 75° W Longitude. As indicated above, the antenna 12 provides a plurality of beams including a broad-area beam and N narrow-area or spot beams S1,S2,S3, . . . Sn for a total of N+1 beams. Each of these beams defines a communications area on the earth's surface E to which signal carriers can be transmitted from the satellite and from which signal carriers can be received. As illustrated by the dashed contour line "B", the broad-area beam is directed to the principal service area, the contour line "B" representing the -3 dB antenna gain isoline. Where the principal service area is the contiguous United States, as preferred, the broad-area beam can be an approximately 4° by 6° beam directed from the satellite 10. In addition, N narrow-area beams S1,S2, . . . Sn are directed to selected sub-areas within the service area, the sub-areas within the service area being within the -3 dB antenna gain isoline of both the broad-area beam and the respective narrow-area beams. If desired, additional narrow-area beams can be directed to selected sub-areas outside the service area. In FIG. 2, the contours of the narrow-area beams within and outside the principal service area are illustrated by the -3 dB isoline, with a narrow-area beamwidth of 1% to 25% of the broad-area beam being suitable. By way of example in the Ku frequency band, a narrow-area beam width of 0.3° to 0.8° is preferred.
In accordance with one feature of the present invention, the down-links and up-links of the broad-area beam are polarized in a first direction and the down-links and uplinks of the narrow-area beams are polarized in the other direction, with both beam types operating, if desired, across the entire allocated down-link frequency spectrum. For example, the transmissions in the broad-area beam can be polarized in one sense or alignment, e.g., vertically as indicated by the solid vertically aligned double-arrows in FIG. 2, and the transmissions in the various narrow-area beams Sn can be polarized in the alternative sense or alignment, that is, horizontally as indicated by the horizontal dashed double-arrows within each of the narrow-area beam illumination areas S1,S2,S3, . . . Sn. In both cases, the broad-area beam and each of the narrow-area beams operate across the entire frequency spectrum, 11.7 to 12.2 GHz for the down-link and 14.0 to 14.5 GHz for the up-link in the case of the preferred embodiment. In selecting the sub-areas to be defined by the narrow-area beams, it is highly desirable that the narrow-area beams be separated geographically so that interbeam interference levels will be acceptable between the similarly polarized, same frequency carriers. The earth stations ESn within the narrow-area beam and broad-area beam service areas are illuminated by and can transmit to broad-area antenna feeds as well as the feeds of the respective narrow-area beam.
Efficient frequency reuse can also be achieved by an alternate frequency/polarization arrangement, by arbitrarily dividing the allocated up-link and down-link frequency bands into first and second paired segments. The broad-area beam can employ the first frequency pair twice through by dual polarization, and each of the narrow-area beams can employ the second frequency pair twice through the same dual polarization technique. If the first and second segments are approximately equal in bandwidth, N+1 uses of the allocated up-link and down-link frequency bands are provided.
It is thus possible for an earth station ESn in the system to communicate with any other earth station in the system. For example, earth stations in the principal service area outside the narrow-area beams can communicate with any other earth station within the principal service area via the broad-area beam system or with an earth station within the narrow-area beam via the broad-area beam or narrow-area beam system. Earth stations within the narrow-area beams can communicate with earth stations outside the narrow-area beams via the broad-area beam system or with earth stations in other narrow-area areas via the narrow-area beam system or the broad-area beam system, or with earth stations within the same narrow-area beam by intra narrow-area beam communications. Accordingly, point-to-point, multipoint-to-multipoint, point-to-multipoint, and multipoint-to-point communications are conveniently available.
The overall effect of the described broad and narrow-area beam topology is that the various frequencies within the allocated up-link and down-link frequency spectrum are used N+1 times, that is, once for the entire broad-beam service area and once for each spatially diverse narrow-area beam to permit a substantial increase in the number of frequency reusages. Since each of the narrow-area beams generally illuminates a high-traffic node, substantial increases in communication efficiency are obtained.
A generalized satellite transponder architecture of a type currently used in domestic satellite service communications is illustrated in block diagram in FIG. 3 and is designated generally therein by the reference character 50, the various functional blocks being shown in both solid and broken line to illustrate the open-ended nature of the transponder. The transponder 50 includes one or more antennas, indicated generally at 52, that can function for both transmission and reception through an antenna coupler 54. A receiver 56 is adapted to effect amplification and a down-conversion of the received up-link energy from the up-link band (14.0 GHz) to the down-link band (12 GHz). A multiplicity of band-pass filters 56 of different center frequencies in the allocated bandwidth are provided at the receiver output to divide the received frequency spectrum into various sub-bands or channels of selected bandwidth. Each channel, which may contain one or more signal carriers, is subjected to amplification as it is propagated forwardly through the transponder 50, the amplifier function presented generically as high-power amplifiers (HPA) 58. As is known, the high power amplifiers can include traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA), solid state, semiconductor, or other types of amplifiers. The amplified output of the various channels is refiltered through respective filters 60, combined in a multiplexer 62, and presented to the antenna 52 for the down-link transmission.
It has been conventional practice to attempt to operate the HPA's in their non-linear mode, as close to saturation as possible for the purpose of maximizing power output and energy efficiency. As shown by the power transfer characteristic curve for an exemplary HPA in FIG. 4, the saturation point Psat is the maxima where increased input power results in no further increase in output power. It is known that when certain amplifiers are operating at the saturation point, they are most effective for amplifying only a single signal carrier, since multiple-carrier amplification at or near the saturation point causes intermodulation distortion and other signal impairments. When operating an HPA in its linear region, as shown in FIG. 4, many additional signal carriers can be amplified without causing mutual self-degradation.
The radiated power requirements from the satellite to the earth and, conversely, from the earth to the satellite for the individual narrow-area beams are modest compared to the radiated power requirements for the broad-area beam, as the narrow-area beams subtend substantially less surface area than the broad-area beam. It is preferable that the horizontally and vertically polarized emissions have approximately the same power flux density (PFD) at the receiving antenna to permit unimpaired signal discrimination between the two. Thus, for any one narrow-area beam, the power output of the corresponding satellite HPA need not be as high as for the broad-area beam to achieve equal power flux densities at the earth's surface. By way of example, each narrow-area beam can require 1 watt of energy compared to 30 watts for the broad area beam. It is thus possible to usefully operate an HPA well below saturation, in its linear operating region, when generating power for the narrow-area beams and still achieve power flux densities comparable to HPA's operating at saturation in broad-area beams. This then allows the HPA to be used to amplify multiple carriers in a linear manner; accordingly, the multiple narrow-area beam topology presented above does not increase the total number of HPA's required but allows for a reduction in the HPA requirements since a fewer number of HPA's operating in their linear regions are effective to amplify the signal carriers for the entire bandwidth used in the narrow-area beam communication.
FIG. 5 represents a narrow-area satellite beam transponder architecture, designated generally by the reference character 100, that illustrates the reduction in total HPA requirements for the satellite. In the satellite, many transponders of the type shown in FIG. 5 are provided depending upon the number of narrow-area beams desired. One or more antennas, represented by the antenna 102, is coupled through an antenna coupler 104 to the receiver 106 which effects amplification and a downconversion of the up-link transmissions from a single narrow-area beam area. Filters 108 are provided at the output of the receiver 106 to divide the downconverted output into channels of selected bandwidth. The output of the various filters 106 is provided to a switching or routing subsystem (not shown) by which the filtered channel output of other the narrow-area and broad-area receivers can be selectively routed to one another in a desired configuration The signal carriers for the same and the other beams are then presented to a channel combiner 110 and a common amplifier 112 and its HPA 112', which operates in its linear region to amplify each of the narrow-area beam carriers in a single HPA, in contrast to the conventional transponder of FIG. 3. Thus it can be seen that one or two HPA's provide sufficient radiated power for the use of the total allocated bandwidth, whereas a multiplicity of HPA's must be used to effectively use the bandwidth for the broad-area beam. The effective isotropic radiated power of each narrow-area beam is commensurate with that for the broad-area beam, so that the power flux density at the earth's surface for both beam types is approximately similar.
As can be appreciated, the described beam topology allows for multiple reuses of the same frequency bands from the same satellite for the principal service area and parts thereof with only incremental increases in radiated power requirements for each additional frequency use, the size of the feed power increments being such that the HPA's that amplify the narrow-area beam carriers can be backed-off from their non-linear operating regions to operate in their linear region to simultaneously amplify multiple broadband narrow-area beam channels without signal degradation. The present invention thus achieves a desirable increase in frequency reusage with only an incremental cumulative increase in feed power and equipment requirements for each additional frequency reuse. As can be appreciated, substantial reductions in information transfer costs, estimated between 50 to 75%, can be obtained with the present invention compared to prior satellite systems. This reduction in cost is obtained, in part, because of lower satellite fabrication and launch costs for each unit of spectrum utilized on the satellite.
Thus it will be appreciated from the above that as a result of the present invention, an improved satellite communications system and methods therefor are provided by which the principal objective, among others, is completely fulfilled. It will be equally apparent and is contemplated that modification and/or changes may be made in the illustrated embodiments without departure from the invention. Accordingly, it is expressly intended that the foregoing description and accompanying drawings are illustrative of preferred embodiments only, not limiting, and that the true spirit and scope of the present invention will be determined by reference to the appended claims and their legal equivalent.
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BlueChart cartography is Garmin's exclusive marine cartography. It complements Garmin's new line of handheld mapping products and marine chartplotters. These detailed electronic nautical charts look just like paper charts when displayed on your Garmin chartplotter.
This line of cartography products is designed to provide interactive viewing of detailed nautical chart data, thereby providing navigators with innovative object-oriented cartography. Descriptive details for features typically found on nautical charts can easily be viewed with a simple key press. Cursor movements over the chart provide descriptions for contour depths, chart number, navaid name, and much more. BlueChart data includes shaded depth contours, inter-tidal zones, spot soundings, wrecks, navaids, port plans, restricted areas, cable areas, anchorages, and more. Additionally, BlueCharts include information from the paper chart used in the digitization process such as chart number, name, scale, revision date, and Notice-to-Mariners date.
BlueChart data is offered in two formats--preprogrammed data cards or MapSource CDs. While MapSource BlueChart CDs contain detailed maps that can be downloaded to blank data cartridges or directly to some units, pre-programmed data cards come conveniently ready to plug into select Garmin chartplotters. See the MapSource Compatibility table above to determine which format works best with your unit.
BlueChart Features:
Bathymetric BlueChart
Garmin now offers an additional type of BlueChart cartography that is designed for fisherman. We refer to this as Bathymetric. The detail in our bathymetric charts includes many depth contours, names of local canyons, wrecks and obstructions, etc. These types of charts are designed to be used in conjunction with our traditional BlueChart data, as bathymetric type charts do not contain all the necessary navigational information. Bathymetric data is intended to be used as a fishing chart and should be used as a supplement to detailed BlueChart cartography.
Compatible with: GPSMAPs 172, 172C, 178, 178C, 182, 182C, 188, 188C, 2006, 2006C, 2010, 2010C, 276C, 376C, 3005C, 3006C and 3010C
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Job DescriptionTITLE: Photographer I
EEO6 CODE: 5 = Technical/Para Professional
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PAY PLAN: Annually
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PURPOSE: To provide skilled work in the photography of routine and technical subjects. Responsible for photographic manipulations, methods, and techniques used in the production of photographic materials for clinical, teaching, and research activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Takes pictures using various types of film and cameras. Develops both black and white and color films, Mixes developers, fixers, and related chemicals following standard formulas. Selects lights, cameras, film and techniques to implement work assignments. Performs routine photographic assignments on and off campus. Performs related duties as assigned. May be called upon to perform other journalistic assignments not directly related to photography.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION-OTHER: High school graduation supplemented by specialized training in photography.
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Tourism = Business
it supports existing companies
it stimulates new business development
Tourism pays for itself...and then some
Hotel/motel taxes support:
Convention center construction
Arts and cultural institutions
Low income housing
Transportation projects
Community centers
Tourism Works in the United States
(Source: U.S. Travel Association)
Travel and tourism is a $1.8 trillion industry in the United States
If one dollar bill equaled a second of time, then $1.8 trillion would equal almost 51,000 years.
Travel and tourism generates $118 billion in tax revenue for local, state and federal governments
If you place $118 billion one dollar bills end-to-end, they would circle the world 422 times.
Each U.S. household would pay $1000 more in taxes without the tax revenue generated by the travel and tourism industry
$1000 will buy about five weeks of groceries for a family of four, will fill the average car with gas 31 times.
The travel and tourism industry is one of the country's largest employers with 7.4 million direct travel-generated jobs.
Direct travel-generated payroll totals $186 billion; 1 out of every 9 U.S. non-farm jobs is created directly, indirectly or is induced by travel and tourism.
The travel and tourism industry is one of America's largest service exports.
International travelers spent more on their visits to the United States than U.S. residents spent while traveling abroad, creating a trade surplus of $23.2 billion for the U.S.
Dining is the most popular domestic trip activity and is included in 31 percent of all domestic trips; Shopping is the No. 1 leisure/recreational activity for overseas visitors.
Approximately 2.8 million hotel room nights are sold every day in the United States. That is enough hotel rooms to lodge every person living in Dallas, Detroit, Denver and Orlando combined.
Direct spending by resident and international travelers in the U.S. averaged $2 billion a day, $86.6 million an hour, $1.4 million a minute, and $24,000 a second.
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According to Greek mythology, the primordial goddess Gaia is the personification of Earth, often referred to as Mother Earth or Mother Nature.
So it's not all that surprising that a resort like Five Sisters, which has always strived to remain as environmentally friendly and ecologically conscious as possible, would be renamed as Gaia River Lodge when it came under new ownership.
Daniel Lighter, owner of Matachica Resort & Spa on Ambergris Caye, acquired Five Sisters Lodge & Tours in early 2012, and along with the change in ownership came a change of name as well.
Located in the heart of Belize's Mountain Pine Ridge, surrounded by jungle, mountains and pine forests on the banks of the white-water Privassion River, Gaia River Lodge offers a peaceful sanctuary from everyday life.
Imposing mountains provide a dramatic backdrop to Mayan ruins, dense rainforest, stalactite caverns and some of the most diverse wildlife on earth… not to mention the series of spectacular waterfalls known collectively as the Five Sisters, from which the resort derived its original name when it first opened in 1991.
The falls can be readily accessed via Belize's only hydro-powered rain forest tram, which affords a unique view of the valley as you descend further down into the rainforest. At the falls, you will also see a spectacular display of flowers growing in the wild, including over 450 species of orchids, palmettos, bromeliads and other exotic plants, not to mention all the different species of birds and butterflies that flit along the rainforest trails.
And speaking of trails, Gaia River offers specially guided tours of its very own medicinal nature trail, where guests can view and learn about over 76 different species of medicinal plants and trees. This is a particularly informative tour for those interested in alternative medicine.
Guests at Gaia River Lodge can also enjoy a wide range of off-site activities, including archaeological tours of ancient Mayan sites such as Caracol, Xunantunich and Tikal, horseback jungle treks, or exploring the wonders of the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave, which National Geographic Magazinehas described as the most spectacular cave to be seen in this part of the world.
Mountain biking, ziplining, tubing through the cave formations of the Caves Branch River, birdwatching, hiking and rock climbing are also activities that are just steps away from your door at Gaia River.
An extensive redesign of the property is currently underway, with plans to transform Gaia River Lodge into an intimate rainforest retreat that reflects the unparalleled standards of quality and service at its sister property, Matachica Resort & Spa.
Currently, however, the mountain lodge in Belize's Cayo District continues to offer comfortable accommodations ranging from standard and family-sized cabanas to riverside villas and junior suites (as well as full restaurant and bar services, natural swimming pools, and even its own wedding chapel, located on a beautiful river island nicknamed "The Garden of Eden."
And of course, the highest standards of service and hospitality will continue to be a mainstay of the resort under its new management team, which includes Nigel Richards, the on-site manager, and Gricel Graniel, now the managing director at both Gaia River and Matachica.
At Matachica Resort & Spa, guests are treated to the ultimate rejuvenating experience. Whether it's the sound of the ocean waves at your feet or the tropical birds in the coconut palms overhead, the music of Belize's natural surroundings is more soothing
than any pre-recorded relaxation tape… making it an ideal setting for a spa vacation.
The Jade Spa at Matachica was named one of the top five resort and hotel spas in Central and South America by Spa Magazine in January 2011… and this was before the resort underwent a multi-million dollar redesign and expansion project that was completed in June of that same year.
The upgrades resulted in a similar recommendation from Condé Nast Johansen's in 2012. Also this past year, TripAdvisor named Matachica as one of the Top 25 Hotels in Central America, as well as a Top 25 Relaxation Spa/Hotel, in its 2012 Traveler's Choice Awards.
"The property is lovely for couples wanting a private, romantic and low key resort," said one satisfied July 2012 guest.
"From the individual, brightly colored accommodations to the delightfully mismatched décor in the dining palapa, this place doesn't miss," said another, who stayed at the resort in June 2012. "The resort has lots of nice and private places to relax, from chairs on the dock to the beach and the pool. Our favorite was out on the dock, where the breezes tended to keep us cooler.
The resort is immaculate and the staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful… the spa is also very nice. We received a 90-minute couples massage that was great."
The property's overall décor draws upon the owner's passion for both the native heritage of Ambergris Caye, and his own extensive global travel. "When I first arrived on the island, I was instantly hooked by the effortless, laid-back way of life," explains proprietor Daniel Lighter. "This resort could not exist anywhere else in the world, because every aspect of your experience is drawn from, and a reflection of, the unique character of this beachfront paradise."
Included in the expansion and redesign was the addition of 8 brand new and even larger casitas, as well as full upgrades to all existing rooms. In all, Matachica now features 22 casitas including 21 single villas and 1 two-bedroom villa. Each of the vibrantly painted thatch roof villas features private patios, fully updated bathrooms and original art.
At the luxurious Jade Spa, massages and treatments use only locally produced, natural products, from banana and papaya facials, coffee scrubs and chocolate body wraps to traditional deep-tissue massages.
After pampering yourself at the spa, you can jump into Matachica's spectacular new fresh water infinity pool for a relaxing swim or a soothing soak in the Jacuzzi, then slip into one of the comfortable poolside lounge chairs and order a tropical drink (or two) from the resort's full-service bar.
The resort has also added a gymnasium with state-of-the-art Life Fitness equipment, a fleet of all-new kayaks and pedal boats, as well as new equipment for day trips and local adventures.
When you get hungry, step inside the resort's award-winning Mambo Restaurant and soak up the romantic atmosphere that combines exotic, handcrafted Belizean art and ceramic treasures with candelabras, contemporary paintings and mahogany furniture produced in Central America.
Listen to Matachica's signature music while you indulge in dishes designed to excite even the most jaded gourmand's palate. Fresh fruit smoothies, French toast, pancakes, waffles and omelets for breakfast; salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, burritos and pizzas for lunch; pasta, fresh-grilled seafood, ribs and steaks for dinner; and of course, sumptuous soufflés, key lime and pecan pies, or Matachica's own special take on Bananas Foster for dessert: It's all on the menu at Mambo.
Because it is located on the white sand beaches of Ambergris Caye's north shore, Matachica also offers a full range of water activities, from sea kayaking to fishing expeditions, that can be accessed right from its own dock. The Belize Barrier Reef, with its plethora of snorkeling and diving opportunities, is just a short distance offshore… and there are a host of mainland activities that are a short water taxi ride away.
If you're looking for a romantic wedding or honeymoon getaway, Matachica can make it happen. Honeymooners wanting to get away from it all can choose from a variety of accommodations including suites, villas and casitas. The resort also employs the services of a wedding planner to help couples looking to make Matachica the destination for their Caribbean nuptials.
To top it all off, the resort's expertly trained staff provides impeccable service, unique local knowledge and unparalleled attention to detail. In short, this exquisite, secluded beach retreat, located just five miles north of San Pedro (a 15-minute trip by water taxi), offers the ultimate in luxury, romance and relaxation. No matter your reason for journeying to Belize, Matachica can provide the perfect, personalized escape from everyday life.


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Artists Big Walter Horton, Little Walter, Billy Boy Arnold
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Villa Katie
Villa with 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms in Silver Sand Beach, Turkey
From £368.79 per week
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- Villa #60012
- Sleeps: 10
- Air conditioning
- Car hire: recommended
- Nearest beach: 3km
- Nearest bar: 300m
- Nearest restaurant: 700m
- Nearest supermarket: 1.5km
- Izmir Airport: 90km
Executive Style villa with guarded entrance. Self catering hilltop villa with seaview. Located in the Long Beach area.
This executive-class villa is located on a secluded hilltop in the Long Beach / Silver Sand Beach area of Kusadasi. It offers beautiful views out over Kusadasi Bay and across to the Greek island of Samos and to the breathtaking mountains of the Dileck peninsula. The villa is situated in the exclusive gated hilltop development called Cypress Hill, which comprises the most architecturally beautiful, luxurious, well-appointed and spaciously laid out private villas in the Kusadasi region. The villa has its own private boundary wall, is south-facing and is not overlooked. Cypress Hill has a 24 hour concierge, is very well serviced by gardeners and pool attendants, and is accessed by a pretty cobble-lock avenue through unspoilt olive groves and open green fields. Close to the entrance gate of the development is located a small local supermarket and a stop for the dolmus (bus) which runs every 10/15 minutes and can bring guests to any of the beaches or to the centre of Kusadasi. The villa has its own private landscaped garden areas, a number of sun-drenched and shaded terraces which include 2 separate furnished outdoor dining areas, a traditional stone-built BBQ and a total of 4 balconies from the upstairs rooms, giving views to every aspect. Luxurious outdoor furniture and ample sun-loungers are provided, with outdoor lighting for spectacular evening entertaining.
Inside Villa:
The villa is professionally interior-designed throughout and features a spacious and beautiful interior of about 2500sq ft over 3 floors. The villa has four bedrooms. There are three double bedrooms on the top floor. The master bedroom features a four-poster bed, large balcony with stunning views and its own en suite bathroom with double marble-top hand basins. The two other double bedrooms on the top floor both have beautiful balconies and share the main bathroom. The basement floor (amply lit by windows) comprises a fourth very large bedroom with 4 single beds, ample storage, its own spacious bathroom and a chill out area. The ground floor boasts a large living room with 3 sofas, a working open fire and a 40" flat screen TV with DVD and satellite, with an excellent package of English-speaking and international news, movie, sports and other channels. The large open plan contemporary kitchen and dining area is fitted throughout with granite work-tops, hob, oven, dishwasher, American-style fridge-freezer and other steel-finished appliances together with all utensils, kitchen Delphi and glassware required. The dining area sits 10 comfortably and has two sets of double doors opening out on to the garden and traditional stone-arched veranda on one side and the BBQ area on the other. There is a further w.c. off the main hall from which rises a spectacular spiral staircase into the villa's very own stone-built tower! The standard of finish throughout the villa is excellent, with travertine and wooden floors, dark wood feature ceilings and traditional stone feature walls. The villa is serviced with air conditioning and heating and also contains a fully tiled basement room housing the washing machine, ironing board and all other laundry equipment. In terms of absolute luxury, comfort and situation, you will not be disappointed by this stunning five-star villa in the sun."
Peace of Mind Property Management Company manages the Villa locally in Kusadasi. We will ensure the Villa is always in first class condition. We can assist with any issues that you may have, be it translations, queries about excursion or assist medical emergency issues, we will be happy to help in order to ensure your holiday is an enjoyable one.
To find out more about our holiday rentals and other destinations close to villa site simply send us an inquiry. Peace of Mind Property Management Company.
About Kusadasi
SUN, FUN, AND RELAXATION! Kusadasi is one of Turkeys principle holiday resort towns, offering an excellent environment for an unforgettable holiday. Situated on the west coast of Turkey, 90km south of Izmir, Kusadasi is the heart and one of the most attractive cities of the Aegean. It is close to important historical sites including the principle cities of ancient times such as, Ephesus, Didyma, Priene, and Miletus to name a few.
Kusadasi has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters, providing a long tourism season. According to the year 2000 census, the population in Kusadasi includes 50,000 residents consisting of about 99% Turks. At the beginning of the tourism season the population rapidly increases and vacationers from all over the world gathers in beautiful Kusadasi. The city has shown rapid development and incredible growth since the 1970s.
Kusadasi receives about 300 days of sunshine during the year on average providing an excellent environment for an unforgettable holiday. Windsurfing, water skiing, sailing and beach volleyball are only a few choices for the lovers of active life. There is a great selection of water facilities as well as numerous powdery, sandy beaches with warm clear waters where you can sunbath restfully during the day.
As the sun sets, the attractive cafés and restaurants along palm-lined boulevards get busier and livelier. It is a great delight to watch the arrival and departure of the yachts and cruise ships as you take in the stunning panoramic view of the sunset during cocktails before dinner. The restaurants in Kusadasi offer a delicious array of food, serving a variety of fresh seafood from the Aegean Sea and other specialties of the region. The night life involves dancing and entertainment at lively bars or discos until dawn- an end to an ideal day in Kusadasi.
The Kusadasi Setur Marina is one of the largest and best equipped marinas in Turkey with a capacity for 629 yachts, afloat and on shore. Between 2500 and 3000 boats visit the marina each year. The marina is located on the latitude 37.52 N and on the longitude 27.15 E. Repair service, security, and customs are some of the 24 hour services available at this marina.
Surrounding Area
Today, Kusadasi is one of Turkeys most sophisticated holiday centers a perfect place for vacation with its sandy beaches and glassy water. The contrast of the lively holiday life with the quietness of ancient ruins creates the special atmosphere of the city.
****** Must See Beaches:
The beaches in Kusadasi will guarantee endless fun and unlimited sunbathing during your holiday. (Listed in no particular order)
1.City Beach: sandy beach located in the Centrum.
2.Pigeon Island Beach: private beach, situated on the shore of the island. Swimmers can enjoy translucent and deep waters of the Aegean.
3.Yilanciburnu: Quiet beach located on the peninsula behind Pigeon Island. Kadinlar Denizi (Ladies Beach) minibuses can get you there.
4.Ladies Beach (Kadinlar Denizi): Popular favorite beach hang out. Minibuses depart from the city Centrum every 5 minutes.
5.Kustur Beach: Located on the 6th km of Selcuk Rd. Offers a variety of activities like, water skiing, para-sailing, and surfing. Can be reached by Sehirici minibus from the city center (Centrum)
6.Tusan Beach: Located on the 7th km of Selcuk Rd, near Kustur Beach. Offers unlimited fun with choice of beach and water activities.
7.Long Beach: Sandy beaches and crystal clear waters are ideal for swimming, water sport and resting. Just 6 km south of Kusadasi-between Batihan Hotel and Nazili Sitesi. Can be reach by Sahil Siteleri minibuses.
8.Gold Beach: Golden sandy beach, located between Emekli Sandigi camp and Emektur Area.
9.Silver Sand Beach: Excellent clear waters wait to be explored, offering many water activities. Located around Ozlem Sitesi and SSK Sitesi.
10.Paradise Beach: Blue waters offering a perfect environment, situated between Ay Kuster and Sokeliler site.
11.Love Beach: Located near Genclik Camp, provides visitors with a perfect opportunity for water activities and swimming in relaxing conditions.
12.Guzelcami Town Beaches: Quiet beaches offering a restful experience. National Park minibuses pass through beach area every 30 minutes.
13.National Park Beaches: Aydinlik, Icmeler, Kavakli, and Karasu bays are the principles of the numerous secluded bays and coves. Clear waters provide an opportunity to dive. Only Icmeler Bay has the sandy beach. Quietness while you rest peacefully in the shades of pines. Located 30km SW of Kusadasi. Minibuses depart every 30 minutes from Kusadasi.
Icmeler Bay Beach (+1km)
Aydinlik Bay Beach (+5km)
Kavaki Bay Beach (+8km)
Karasu Bay Beach (+10km)
Kipburun Bay Beach (+25km)
****** Must See Mosque:
You do not have to leave Kusadasi to marvel at the history of Turkey.
In the center of the city, the Centrum, lies "The Fortress Mosque," built by the vizier Okuz Mehmet Pasa during the 17th century, and has a capacity for 550 people. The entry door is decorated with mother of pearl. The stained glass and Ionic columns exemplifies the best of the craftsmanship of the Ottoman Empire.
There are several mosques throughout Kusadasi where visitors can view the different 17th century styles of Ottoman architecture. For example, the Hajji Ibrahim Mosque, where roof tiles cover the rectangular ceiling of the rectangular planned mosque. The Turkmen Mosque and the Camiatik Mosque are other sites worth visiting.
****** Must See Historical Sites of Turkey:
When you journey outside of Kusadasi a whole other world awaits you.
1.Efes (Ephesus)-once the commercial center of the ancient world will be one of the highlights of your visit to Turkey. The city was built in dedication to the Goddess Artemis. Her temple was once one of the Seven Wonders of the World but was later destroyed by Alexander the Great. Ephesus was also the home of the Greek natural philosopher Heraclitus. In his book On Nature he introduced a new self-conscious method and language. Ephesus was also home to one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. The Ephesus International Festival is held annually during the month of May.
2.House of Virgin Mary:
It is recorded that St. John brought the Virgin Mary to Ephesus after the death of Christ. And she spent her last days in a small house (Meryemana Evi) built for her on Mt Nightingale. It is now a popular place of pilgrimage for Christians and Muslims. The house has received the official sanction by the Vatican, and Christians observe a commemoration ceremony every year on August 15th.
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Bedroom 1: 1 Double bed, En Suite
Bedroom 2: 1 Double bed, En Suite
Bedroom 3: 1 Double bed
Bedroom 4: 1 Single bed
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We own and operate Peace Of Mind Property Management company located in Kudsadasi. We have been in operation for the last five and one half years. We offer various types of properties. We are an Turkish/American company. We offer both holiday and long term rentals villas and apartments. In some locations we have offices on the estate.
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25 Years Young
- By Meghann
- 22 March, 2013
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On March 26th the Amelia Branch Library will be celebrating its 25th birthday. For some unfamiliar with all that the Amelia Branch has to offer that may seem a long time – too long to stay relevant. Blasphemy! I say to them.
The library is wearing its age well. At the Amelia Branch you can download the latest e-book to your device, put a hold on the new Hobbit movie, make a work of art from Peeps, and listen to some creepy cold case stories from a local author. We have computers with internet access, Playaway Views which allow you to take television shows anywhere on a preloaded player and databases that connect you to everything from your ancestors with Ancestry Library Edition to a fixed lawn mower with Small Engine Repair Reference Center.
The Amelia Branch Library has never looked so good! In fact 25 isn't so bad. Check out these other things that are also 25 years young.
"A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking.
The Hubble Space Telescope is used for the first time.
Laser Eye Surgery is invented.
Crocodile Dundee II, Die Hard, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Beetlejuice appeared in theaters.
Sweet Child of Mine by Guns n' Roses and Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin topped the music charts.
If you're a fan of our library, or if you just want to see some old goofy pictures of us, stop by the Amelia Branch on March 26th for our birthday open house.


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In the penultimate class of the beginners series we will be exploring forward folds. Seated forward folds can be particularly challenging for beginners and experienced yoga practitioners alike because of tight hips, hamstrings and low backs. Here it is important to take the time to execute proper preparatory poses as we did at the beginning of the series to prepare your body so that it is easier for your pelvis to roll over your leg bones. During this class we will spend a lot of time loosening up your hip joints and creating a lot of space in your hip socket so this happens more easily. We will open up the backs of your legs to create length in preparation for your forward folds as well. Patience is extremely important in forward folds. Progress here is usually very slow. In preparing for this class I finally realized where I got the saying, "Infinite time and no ambition," apparently it was something Vanda Scaravali (Esther Myer's teacher) said in relation to forward folds! Eventually forward folds can be calming and restorative, but for most people it is an exercise in patience as we learn to surrender into "what is" in our bodies. Props needed 2 block a blanket. Visit www.thankyoumelissa.com to leave your testimonials. Thank you for making us Canada's Most Popular Free One Hour Online Yoga Show!
Melissa West is a yoga instructor who helps people to surrender to peace in their lives by connecting to the vital energy within their body through breath, cultivating optimal functional movement by harnessing the power of gravity and increase overall mobility by creating more suppleness in the spine.


text: I mentioned a month or so ago that it sure is nice when a listing client listens to pricing recommendations. The transaction I was speaking of closed just a few hours ago, so I can now say it out loud: Within 5 days, we got a full price cash offer. (And no, it was NOT a fire sale. We actually set the current record for highest price per square foot. Our client gets the credit for having the cleanest unit in the whole complex!) And they said there are no buyers!! There are buyers, just no dumb buyers. One thing the Internet has done is to make it easy for homebuyers to do extensive research all on their own! By the time they start physically touring homes, they've surfed many, many homes -- and they know what value is. Hoping and praying that someone will come along and pay too much for an overpriced listing? Highly unlikely! My seller and I went on our own tour together and looked at solds, pendings, and active listings. She got to self-discover what is happening in her neighborhood (Cambridge Village in Bradenton) ... then got to pick the price range that we figured would get her a contract within her timeframe (a month or so). We actually priced the house towards the high end of the range! Just 30 days later, she is on her way to her new life in a new city with her cash in her pocket. Is she happy or what??? Here is the closing gift she gave us: Why is the Realtor in the client's bathtub with all his clothes on?? The seller is a good friend and former co-worker of mine, and I helped her fix a dripping faucet in her tub (we provide many services for our clients but plumbing is not USUALLY one of them!). She caught me in the act with her camera, framed it, and gave it to me at closing. What a great day, and a great transaction! Onward and upward.


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Even though I'm something of a gnome fanboy, I'd second this. Windows familiarity is the big advantage of KDE from my perspective.
I'd also mention that you don't need to take the leap all at once. You can start getting them accustomed to alternative software choices gradually with free software that runs on windows like OpenOffice, Firefox, Thunderbird, Amarok, etc.
Comment Re:Why is this done in software at all? (Score 4, Insightful) 179 179
Comment Re:Why is this done in software at all? (Score 2, Insightful) 179 179
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Comment Re:Robot humping nerds rejoice? (Score 1) 394 394
aside from that though, I agree, I am seriously surprised by housekeeping's showing. I can not imagine a fate worse than having some uppity robot running around my house hiding all my shit from me. Leave my damn keys out on the table where I know where they are smartass. And don't even think about putting that rock band drum set away...
Comment Re:Too late FBI (Score 5, Insightful) 629 629
I think perhaps the fact it's largely other people's UNRELATED stuff is where the issue really begins to rub people up the wrong way.
There were a bunch of raids like this in the UK. The police keep taking entire sets of Indymedia servers and not giving them back for ages.
Seriously. How about if the FBI confiscated the luggage from every room in a hotel, just because 1 of them had 50 kilos of cocaine in their room? I have no idea how they've been getting away with these tactics.
Comment Re:Think this through a bit more next time. (Score 1) 1188 1188
Rule #1 is: Security through obscurity isn't.
While that applies to information security. It applies much less to physical security. For example, if "casing" a potential burglary target requires standing outside of it suspiciously, then security is much enhanced even if it's not absolute.
Rule #2 is: Making a huge stink about your private neighborhood against a well-liked company like Google will probably mean you're going to get a lot more attention than if you just let well enough alone.
You're right on the money with that one...
Comment Re:OK, then... *WHO* is the official ext3 "moron"? (Score 2, Funny) 316 316
my reaction was, "Wow, well that makes sense..."
Comment Re:Pretty cool (Score 4, Insightful) 268 268
Comment Re:They're insane. (Score 1) 446 446
The availability of a secondary market increases the price of the first sale. If everyone new there was no way to resell a game, a significant chunk of buyers would be a lot less likely to shell out $60 for one. Prices would naturally fall as demand decreased.


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For many, elaborate structures carved out of ice and snow are the stuff of fairy tales and fantasy. Seeing them with your own eyes might convince you they're real, but it doesn't make them any less extraordinary.
In Finland, there's no shortage of materials when it comes to building out of snow and ice. As a result, there are no limits to what you can construct, and the size and detail of the creations often leave beholders awestruck.
The larger constructions are situated in the northern parts of Finland, namely Lapland. The Icium in Levi is something between a theme park and an art gallery, while the Snow Village in Lainio and the Snowcastle in Kemi offer accommodation, ice restaurants, bars and chapels among other attractions. A number of hotels also build their own igloos to offer customers a chance for a true Arctic overnight experience, while ice saunas, a veritable oxymoron, are built all around Finland in the winter.
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By eshman | REVERSEBLOG: the reverse shot blog September 20, 2005 at 4:16AM
After some sidebar screenings last week (shorts, experimentals, and recent restorations), The New York Film Festival's press screenings started in earnest today. I'll burst Steven Soderbergh's Bubble at a later time, preserving this space for whatever lovestruck superlatives I can ineloquently muster on behalf of The Death of Mr. Lazarescu. I'm sure the film will be described with stock terms such as "virtuosic", "tour de force", "brutally realistic", "a masterpiece", etc., etc., and while it'll all be applicable, I fear that our familiar and limited vocabulary won't do this singular work of art justice.
How's this: Cristi Puiu's film is one of the finest achievements in the history of cinema. I'll equivocate some other time. What I saw this morning - and what I'm still living within half a day later - was so agonizingly empathetic, and so thoroughly, vigorously representational of all that human behavior allows, that I'm liable to hold every other "realist" or "natural" or "socially insightful" film made by anyone other than the Dardennes to an impossible standard. Puiu doesn't make his achievement look quite as easy as the Dardennes do L'Enfant, but he comes close - and he's using an even bigger net. In what feels like real time, the ailing Mr. Lazarescu goes from somber solitude to the depths of public degradation and - in a sense - back again, all during the course of a single evening, encountering dozens of doctors and nurses and drivers and neighbors and strangers along the way. Mr. Lazarescu's condition is always of concern, but the camera lingers just long enough to enliven everyone else with independent priorities and motivations. Overarching themes arise, such as man's inescapable isolation, the mortality of human flesh, the subjectivity and insecurity of medical diagnosis, and the brutal but essential systems and regulations that citizens subject themselves to for the sake of society, but never at the expense of a single person on screen or the verisimilitude of a single location or shot. Now I remember why I love film so much.


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Top 7 Medieval Fantasy Games
I know if you're like me, you have a soft spot for a true medieval game. I love the Middle Ages, and I find it romantic, the idea of men testing themselves against each other based on strength, wits, and skill alone. To me, swords and magic beat out a gun in terms or fun. While there are some entries in the steampunk genre that have caught my fancy, I constantly find myself coming back to more "traditional" medieval games, where technology is locked in the Middle Ages, and magic can exist. That is why I provide for you my list of the top 7 medieval-fantasy games.
7. Medieval 2: Total War
Medieval 2: Total War is getting on in years, released in 2006, but I still think it is a solid entry for anyone who loves the Middle Ages. Unlike another turn-based strategy game I would have liked to add to the list (looking at you Civilization 5), Medieval 2 is completely centered on the medieval period in Europe. You take control of a country or city-state, and work to conquer or simply exist in the tumultuous times. The game brings a different aspect than most other medieval games as it also has a focus on diplomacy. Who doesn't want to take control of Europe by strategically marrying off their daughters?
6. Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
While Medieval 2 may have chosen to add a little diplomacy to the mix, Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is all about the unadulterated combat. A multiplayer game, Chivalry is like a first-person shooter for knights, and the large selection of weapons makes for some fun and interesting strategies. Chivalry is a way to feel like what combat could have been like, and gets you into knight action without having to pay out sixty bucks to go to a Renaissance festival. If you're into the medieval genre at all, and you haven't picked up this game on Steam, give it a whirl.
5. Dark Souls
Difficult. Insanely difficult. This is the only way to truly describe Dark Souls. But it is this difficulty wherein lies the true majesty of the game. You play as a lone hero up against overwhelming odds, and overwhelming they are. Any errant move could be your last. When you die, you lose all of your progress and are reset to the last time you saved at a bonfire (which are few and far between). The intense difficulty makes trial and error a true factor, and makes every victory against the game's many bosses all the sweeter. The world is crafted so beautifully, it invites the challenge, and helps make Dark Souls a fantasy classic, especially for the hardcore gamer.
4. Mount and Blade: Warband
Another gem on Steam, Mount and Blade: Warband delivers the quintessential medieval experience. Though the graphics aren't that great and the game is not easy on a beginner, the overall package is too fun to resist. Warband is as as sandboxy as any game I've played, allowing the player to do whatever he or she chooses. You can become a trader working the fluctuating markets, become a tournament champion, form of a group of bandits raiding the countryside, raise an army and become a vassal of a king, or start a kingdom of your own. The possibilities are numerous, and there are plenty of mods to extend the gameplay once the original game has been exhausted. It perfectly captures the medieval world, and puts it at your fingertips.
3. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is a game many would call Dark Souls-lite. That label is fine by me, as it shares the same type of fun combat without the excruciatingly annoying difficulty. The game has you create the character you will control, and then eventually you create a computer controlled character known as a pawn. Your created pawn will travel with you always, but you can recruit pawns created by other players to help you in your journey, and your pawn is also recruitable by others. Pawns from other players may also have vital knowledge of the quests you are doing, making switching between them a tactical necessity. The lack of an easy fast travel option makes even mundane quests seem epic in nature, and the combat has a Shadow of the Colossus feel when you're battling against the more ferocious monsters in the game. Different play styles for every class, and new game+ feature make this a must have for any fan of the fantasy genre.
2. Dragon Age: Origins
While there is a Dragon Age 2, I think its predecessor far exceeds it. Dragon Age: Origins is your typical a hero must save the world from evil plot, but it is done extremely well and is nicely polished. You get to create a character with a choice of 6 different origins, each with their own story. Also, the origin you choose can lead to a host of different outcomes and choices over the course of the game. All of the fights are fun and exciting. It is technically a strategy RPG, but it never feels that way. The voice acting is superb, and the characters really work to make a world that feels real. I'm having trouble not putting this at number one, but, alas, there is one better.
1. Skyrim
Does there really need to be anything more said about Skyrim? Chances are, if you're reading this, you are a gamer, and you are already quite aware of how good Skyrim is. If not, it is a must play. This is THE medieval fantasy game, because nothing is cooler than saving villages, becoming a werewolf, trekking through dungeons, and fighting dragons. In fact, the only thing that should be keeping you out of Skyrim should be an arrow to the knee!


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Illinois' unfunded pension obligations, along with a state Supreme Court ruling that state retirees cannot be forced to pay health insurance premiums, have the state up against it. We can all agree on that.
The right-leaning "free market" advocacy group Illinois Policy Institute says new standards from GASB – the Government Accounting Standards Board – magnify the problem.
Ted Dabrowski, IPI's vice president of policy, says the state's taxpayers are on the hook for $56 billion, and that's more than 10 percent of the total for the fifty states.
"Most governments are overly optimistic about the investment returns they have," Dabrowski says, and "the pension shortfalls are much higher."
IPI points out most private-sector retirees have no expectation their employers will pick up the health premiums.


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