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Get an overview of this hotel4-star Fethiye hotel in Fethiye City Center with 3 restaurants
Located in Fethiye City Center, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Fethiye Fish Market, Mosque, and Fethiye Castle. Fethiye Museum and Amyntas Rock Tombs are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Ata Park Hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
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Researchers from the Center for the Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology (CEINT) at Duke University in the US have presented a model to estimate the risk posed by nanomaterials in aquatic environments. The scientists demonstrate the model by evaluating the risk posed by nanosilver, concluding that this substance may pose significant risk due to its accumulation in sediments. The study is published in Science of the Total Environment.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Officials say a second Iraq war veteran
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Halloween in Colerain Township will officially be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 31, regardless of weather. Officials said it would not be possible to notify the entire community at this time of a date change.
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In a press release, officials asked that motorists use caution when driving on Halloween, especially with rain and wind in the forecast.
While the township trustees establish a day and time for Halloween, neighborhood groups or homeowners associations, may, and some do, select a different time or day for trick or treat activities in their neighborhood due to safety or convenience.
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Officials said trick-or-treaters should seek shelter in the event of lightning or thunder, waiting 30 minutes before resuming outdoor Halloween activities.
Northgate Mall is hosting an indoor trick-or-treat event and a costume contest from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 inside the mall, 9501 Colerain Ave.
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Accession (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
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|Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode
|Episode no.
|Season 4
Episode 17
|Directed by
|Les Landau
|Written by
|Jane Espenson
|Featured music
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|February 26, 1996
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"Accession" is the 89th episode of the syndicated American science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the 17th episode of the fourth season.
Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures on Deep Space Nine, a space station located near a stable wormhole between the Alpha and Gamma quadrants of the Milky Way Galaxy. In the episode, Captain Sisko (Avery Brooks) is given a much-appreciated opportunity to relinquish the title of Emissary, but soon comes to regret it.
An old Bajoran light ship comes through the Wormhole, and its passenger, Akorem Laan (Richard Libertini), claims to be the Emissary of the Prophets. Akorem is well known in Bajoran history as a poet, with many widely read masterworks such as Kitara's Song, Gaudaal's Lament and The Call of the Prophets. Lt. Cmdr. Dax (Terry Farrell) estimates the ship to be 300 years old, however, Akorem states a date as being only 200 years in the past.
At first, Captain Sisko (Avery Brooks) is happy to give up his position as a religious leader for the Bajorans (which Starfleet has never approved of). However, disturbing things soon come to light. Akorem believes that Bajor has lost its way as a result of abandoning the "d'jarra", a caste-based system, in order to resist the Cardassian Occupation, and it must return to that old practice. This would result in the Federation denying membership for Bajor (which Starfleet considers to be a failure of Sisko's mission), as caste-based discrimination is forbidden under Federation law. Sisko must deal with losing his First Officer as Major Kira (Nana Visitor) must now live in the "d'jarra" of an artist, a vision of Kai Opaka (Camille Saviola) questioning his (Sisko's) self-identity and the murder of a 'lower caste' Bajoran (executed by Vedek Porta (Robert Symonds) for not following his caste).
Sisko challenges Akorem to regain the office of Emissary, and the two agree to enter the wormhole and ask the Prophets who it should be. It turns out Akorem was a challenge for Sisko, forcing him to accept his role. Akorem is sent back to his own time, to live out his life with no memory of his two-hundred-year-long trip. Akorem's return to the past causes history to change, but people's memories of it remain unchanged. For example, Major Kira remembers that Akorem's work on The Call of the Prophets was unfinished when he disappeared. Reading it again however, she finds that additional stanzas now exist.
In a subplot, Chief Miles O'Brien (Colm Meaney) tries to deal with the news of his wife Keiko (Rosalind Chao) being pregnant again. Though everyone gives their congratulations, Miles seems at odds about having a second child, thinking about how it will change his ability to spend time with Keiko, though even in the present Keiko seems too busy with work. Keiko's return also disrupts Miles' and Dr. Bashir's (Alexander Siddig) usual time together, which Keiko senses and contrives to remedy.
See also[edit]
- "Disaster" - the fifth season episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation where Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn) is forced to deliver the O'Brien's first baby, Molly, in the Enterprise 's Ten-Forward lounge (an event mentioned in this episode).
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I Scream, You Scream, Please join us for Ice Cream! The Goddard School, the premier preschool for children from six weeks to 6 years, located at 178 West Veterans Hwy in Jackson, NJ is hosting a Free Ice Cream Social Open House on Thursday, August 8th from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
Children of all ages will enjoy refreshments and fun activities at this special event. The evening will feature Mr. Scott the Music Man performing a Children's Interactive Musical Concert. Other activities will include crafts, games and of course the opportunity to make your own sundae. You will also be able to visit our ...


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UAE RECORDS "Created Nature" By: WeatherM
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Byeongseon Mun, also known as WeatherM is a sound designer and ambient artist based in South Korea. He started his sound designing activities back in 2013 with the ambition to create his own ambient collection with sound patches he made for himself. Later that year, he eventually started composing as an artist and released 'Deep Inside Mind', his very first ambient movement. WeatherM enjoys listening to ambient and heavy metal music and his inspiration is derived from various forms of abstract concepts. Let it be the silent skies of night, or random things that he comes across. That said… considering the band history we are proud to bring forward one the few ambient artists from South Korea, a real gem might I add, having released 6 Singles and participated in many compilations.
'Created Nature' however, is the début full length that comes to us from the much respected Norwegian Recording Labels [ U.A.E ], an act that will most certainly bring WeatherM music to a wider audience and will no doubt win the alias some new fans. If we take a deeper look or shall I say a deeper listen on the artist début, the accomplishment on this new title is a lot more satisfying than anyone's average ambient album. While it is obvious to conclude that WeatherM, for the lack of a better term… hunger for experimental music stretched over and above anyone's expectation it is also mind blowing to see the band approaches to creating such sound, which to my understanding is next to perfection. With very little as it turns out, using synth, electronic touches, limitless imaginations and I think it's what truly gives the sound a bolder character, dark textures and field recordings, all in the light of pushing ambient-sound to a completely new level. The musical style portrait by the band and the sound signature are massive, spaced-out connection through various channels, arcing across dimensions and stretching into infinity. To the point where the source itself is of no concern, the sound, to an incredible extent holds the power to progressively taking over the person behind it.
Very often we come to the conclusion; an artist music's is what usually defines the artist character; I'm sure many of us have read that somewhere or in many places and I have no intention on starting a debate here. I mean… I for one, I personally agree to the statement, well… to a certain degree of course; but if that statement was indeed half-true then I think we can all agree that Byeongseon Mun personality reflects in the zone of being cheerful and complex or subtle and none defensive at the same time. 'Created Nature' is extremely different from the usual [Rafael Anton Irisari ], [ Ous Mal ] or [ Grouper ] for that matter and the reverberations of the electronic sounds is easily recognizable with glittering elements while patches of strong-darkness tends to surface back and forth across the entire album. Whatever new technologies he got going, synths / pads and abstract textures the sound will take you to places that you can't even begin to imagine. That said what you can expect from the composer's seventh official release is pure ambiance of a beautiful nature itself. My perception of music is maybe a bit old-fashioned as I like to hear a live instrument for the most part, but I have never underestimated skills composers playing music crafted by computers only as well as exploiting modern technology in the aim of having some sort of a unique signature. With WeatherM it is crystal-clear that he knows his way around electronically focused sound. His début full length contains layers upon layers of different shaped-sounds which are mold to its perfection before they were put together in a singular movement. The final result of his work is a well-organized album with an outstanding flow. WeatherM has clearly dedicated a lot of his time to figure out how every single patch, add-on and sample sound works. The Keys or the programmed Keys ( it's really hard to tell ) but the output is smooth and clear without any distortions. Most part of the album is set at a low pace with beautiful reverb; but the best part is the organized samples and chimes that tend to sneak in and out with the attribution of a glittering layer. Certain parts of the album are intensively dark and depressive if I may say, which reminded me the likes of "A Slow Descent" or "EUS" and "Postdrone". There is a clear parallel in the music of all three artists; it's the nostalgic notes with a good dose of apocalyptic-drone that expels live ideas trapped inside of one's inner universe. These are probably the strongest connections between the mentioned artists but one has to bear in mind, the nine tracks
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My final judgement of this work of art by WeatherM is unfortunately in the form of an advice to anyone interested in ambient-electronic / ambient-drone music's. Give it a spin with an utmost undivided attention; listen to the entire album for at least three times until you decide whether you like it or not. It takes time until every layer falls in place and gives endless pleasure to your hearing senses. Some might digest the music on the very first listen itself while others may need a good couple of times. Personally it took me two listens to fully indulge myself in what WeatherM has to offer. But rest assure though, once the sequences starts to make sense, 'Created Nature' will grow on you. No doubt about that.
Artist – WeatherM
Album – Created Nature
Release Date – 2015 [ NOV 27th ]
Genre – ambient, drone, electronic, experimental, soundscape
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2.Frozen Shore 04:24
3.Panoramic Skies 07:21
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Day of the Dead Festival of Altars at Garfield Park
Siouxsie Oki
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E-mail: Marigold.Project[at]gmail.com
Website: DayoftheDeadSF.org
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San Francisco Day of the Dead Procession and Festival of Altars
Celebrated every year on November 2, Rain or shine!
Dia de los Muertos is a traditional Meso-American holiday dedicated to the ancestors; it honors both death and the cycle of life. In Mexico, neighbors gather in local cemeteries to share food, music, and fun with their extended community, both living and departed. The celebration acknowledges that we still have a relationship with our ancestors and loved ones that have passed away.
In San Francisco, Day of the Dead has been celebrated since the early 70s with art, music, performances and a walking procession, which help us contemplate our existence and mortality -- a moment to remember deceased friends and family, and our connections beyond our immediate concerns.
Six local groups have been commissioned to build large-scale community altar installations in Garfield
Park and will be joined by 75+ personal altars created by community members. Please bring candles (in
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Day of the Dead Procession:
Meet at 22nd and Bryant, 7pm.
Day of the Dead Festival of Altars:
Garfield Park, 26th and Harrison, 6pm-11pm
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Newtown Historical Society will host an open house at its headquarters, The Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, on Sunday, May 18. The event will run from noon until 4 pm.
During this month's event Reggie DeLarm of East Knoll Pottery will set up her potter's wheel in the backyard of the property. Ms DeLarm will demonstrate the art of making hand-thrown yellowware pottery using historically correct clays, glazes, designs and applications. If the weather does not cooperate, she will be inside demonstrating slip trailing, which is the application of lines to a clay surface using a fine-point dispenser. The result can be a very creative and beautiful piece.
The house/museum, a fine example of Connecticut saltbox architecture, was constructed circa 1750 and purchased by Matthew Curtiss, Jr, in 1781. In 1970 the Newtown Historical Society purchased and restored the house to its original condition.
The public is invited to visit and tour the building. Junior and senior docents will be available to answer questions about the house and its history, as well as provide guided tours by request.
Admission is free; however, donations are welcomed and appreciated.
For more information, visit NewtownHistory.org, find the group on Facebook, or call 203-426-5937.
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In addition to the open house planned next weekend at The Matthew Curtiss House, Newtown Historical Society will also host a program tonight at C.H. Booth Library.
On Monday, May 12, at 7:30 pm, Jini Jones Vail will be speaking about Jean-Baptiste Danatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau. The porgram will be based on her book, Rochambeau: Washington's Ideal Lieutenant — A French General's Role in the American Revolution. The book is, according to Ms Vail, the first in nearly 50 years devoted entirely to Rochambeau.
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IT'S LIKE BEING IN YOUR OWN DREAM SEQUENCE Salinas Grandes | Salta, Argentina
(Jujuy, Argentina) — Play the voiceover from the Voice of God dude in movie trailers: "In a world where…" and you'll get a feeling what it's like to make the trip to Salinas Grandes, a well-worth-it side detour from traveling up the Humahuaca Gorge in Jujuy province.
Taking a steep and windy left from the main road, you go up and over the switchbacks, often through the clouds, into a high arid plain, with the Salinas Grandes (salt flats) looming as a mirage at the distance. You see it and you keep driving. It seems close, but it is far away. Cranking great Salteno music on the stereo and chomping on cocoa leaves, it is like descending into the dream sequence of your own personal movie. There are no special effects, because it is real. Or unreal, once you get down to the shimmering reflections of the salt flats off the main road. The clouds. The shallow water. The unbelievable silence. The intense sun that fries you in minutes.
My trusty and encyclopedic guide, Augustin, parked his powerful Ford F250 off the side of the road with the doors open and music adding to the perfectly surreal effect as we enjoyed a fine lunch-ona-rock with wine, cheese and cured meat sandwiches. Even spending just moments there, you will remember the hallucinatory views for the rest of your life. When friends see these pics, they go "Ooooooh, where's that?"
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[BUENOS AIRES] — I recently got to go back to Buenos Aires in late February 0f 2013. You can read all the guidebooks about what to do, (and my previous posts) but here are updates on where I think you should go, do and see. So many great neighborhoods and sights…these […]
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[BUENOS AIRES] — On a very quiet street in Recoleta lies your own private mansion. The Algodon Mansion. It's an all-suite hotel that's more like an upscale private apartment building. Built in 1912 with classic French lines, the inside is all brand new, with clean modern lines and layers and […]
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(Purmamarca, Argentina) — Right on the Salta/Jujuy provincial borders are two must see stops: the dusty Andean town of Purmamarca and just around the corner, the incredible Camino de los Colorado, a two mile amusement ride of colors that wrap around behind Purmamarca. Stop in for a lunch in town, dominated […]
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(Buenos Aires) — La Boca, you'll read all about it, see pictures of it in your Spanish textbook, but it's kinda cool. I hear it is a little dicey at night, I was only there during the day. A little too touristy for me, but worth a stop.
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(Buenos Aires) — Continuing my pursuit of visiting all the restaurants of my favorite chef, Francis Mallmann, after an all-night flight, I had a five hour layover at the Buenos Aires airport. I planned to take a car into the city to have lunch at his famous restaurant Patagonia Sur in […]
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(Salta, Argentina) — On a northern spur of highway, just north of Salta city lies the stratified painter's palette of the Humahuaca Gorge, one of several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the jaw dropping valleys and deserts of Salta province. The gorge starts on the northern edge of Salta […]
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(Molinos, Salta, Argentina) — Estancia Colome is a place I had read a few things about, mostly its magical high-altitude vineyard and its remote, very remote location. But what really attracted me to make the long journey was that it also is home to the only museum dedicated to one […]
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(Cafayate, Argentina) — This is really a pretty place. The Patios de Cafayete — almost the most perfect Spanish style villa and grounds you can imagine. The reviews are sometimes mixed, but I loved it. Maybe while pretty, it might be lacking a soul with some of the people working there. […]
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(Salta, Argentina) You probably haven't heard much about Salta, in the far northwest quadrant of Argentina, but the word is starting to spread. While everyone knows of Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Patagonia, it seems like Salta has just opened up. You take a two hour flight from Buenos Aires to […]
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(Salta, Argentina) — A few miles outside of Salta is a perfect hotel and spa in the country. A luxurious estancia-turned-hotel (and the actor Robert Duval's former place) it's the perfect base to explore Salta province, easy to connect to the highways into the mountains, yet being away from the […]
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This Thanksgiving there is much to celebrate in game. Leveling from 70 to 80 is the most fun many of us have ever had leveling, there's tons of shiny new gear in Northrend for everyone, and guilds everywhere are beginning to enter and enjoy the splendor that is Naxxramas.
But don't let all this endgame stuff get in the way of the one true important achievement in Wrath.
Friend or Fowl.
After you've eaten your turkey dinner and said goodbye to the family, take some time and go kill 15 turkeys in under 3 minutes.
The best spot to become the harbinger of turkey death is in the Howling Fjord around 69, 65. This is up the western road from the Explorers' League Outpost, and south of Nifflevar. You'll notice a large rock with some turkeys on it. Kill them and run around the rock killing every turkey you see. It only took me about 45 seconds to get all 15, but I was the only person around at the time. After you've killed your 15 you'll get that special ding and earn the Friend or Fowl achievement.
So celebrate Thanksgiving by slaughtering some turkeys over in the Howling Fjord. And next thing you know WoW Insider will be holding a press conference on a turkey farm. /rimshot


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A while ago, Etude House had an all-store 30% off!
Since I actually live in Korea and am not in a rush, I always wait for sales and discounts before I buy these street brand cosmetics because most of them always eventually has some sales or promotion (big gifts w/ a certain amount of purchase), especially Missha and Etude.
Beauty Tools + Cosmetics
Etude House (에뛰드)
1. Eyelash #13 Side end Long $2.50
2. Hair Pin Set $0.70
3. Look at My Eyes Sand Gold GD03 $2.50
I super duper love these eyelashes. I haven't had a chance to try them yet but I saw them in the collection before but they never had them in stock.
They are super dense and long side lashes, great for those dolly eyes.
Will definitely try to use them for a look.
I used the eyeshadow in my Work Outfit #1 look.
Nail Polishes
My unnie who came down to Seoul is the one who got me into nail art. I mentioned this before, but it's because she showed me some of her nail art pictures that made me realize you can do it at home.
Since I was with her, and we gloated over and discussed all nail related supplies we saw, I think I was feeling really inspired and bought a lot more polishes than I normally would.
It's so much more fun (and inspiring!) to have a physical nail art buddy! T_T
Etude House $1.50-$2.50
Glitter Polishes
Dear Darling Nails Bling Bling (에뛰드하우스 디어달링 네일즈 블링블링)
Lucid Darling Fantastic Nails (에뛰드하우스 루씨달링 파타스틱 네일스)
2) 05 Dazzling Pink (스팽글 05 대즐링 핑크)
3) 06 Dazzling Purple (스팽글 06 대즐링 핑크)
4) 07 Dazzling Blue (스팽글 07 대즐링 블루)
5) 09 Dazzling Gold (스팽글 09 대즐링 골드)
6) 03 Silver Dia (스팽글 03 실버다이아)
Matte Pastel Polishes
Petit Darling Nails MATTE (쁘띠달링네일즈 MATTE)
7) 08 Mint Cookie (08 민트 쿠키)
8 ) 09 Snow Flower Shaved Ice (09 눈꽃빙수)
9) 11 Berry Bubble (11 베리버블)
10) 10 Strawberry Yogurt (10 딸기요거트)
11) 07 Lemon Cheese (07 레몬치즈)
Royal Manicure (from a general beauty store)
12) 515 Nail Top Shine (손톱빛)
Matte Brown Polishes
Petit Darling Nails MATTE (쁘띠달링네일즈 MATTE)
13) 02 Latte Brown (02 라떼브라운)
14) 03 Milky Way Purple (03 밀키웨이퍼플)
15) 01 Ceylon? Tea (01 실몬티베이지)
16) 06 Orange Muffin (오렌지머핀)
Glitter Polishes (#1-6)
– Very shiny, flashy, bright glitters
– Can mix and match glitters to create your own color combo
– Durable and lasts well over a week
– Takes at least 5 coats to fully cover nails with glitter
– Difficult to remove (needs a bit of scrapping and scratching)
I actually bought the glitter nails intending to apply them all as one color.
I even applied a coat of each glitter on my nails, went around the store browsing, went back to apply a 2nd coat, and so on until I had all 5 coats on my nails =p
I am seriously a shameless shopper. I had to make sure it looked good before buying, and I really liked it!
I didn't really realize that BIG glitter nails is the 'in' thing nowadays until I got this email from Urban Decay in my inbox and also realized lots of my female students were wearing glitter polishes as well:
I like how it says "Our fave: ZIGGY. Concentrated multi-colored glitter… not a wimpy clear coat," and it's totally true!
Most BIG glitter nail polishes give very sparse glitters. However, now that I look at this Urban Decay Ziggy, it seems to be small, not BIG glitters (like #1).
#1 polish (Dear Darling Nails Bling Bling WH020) gives very good dense coat of polish, as expected of a small glitter polish.
However, #2-6, the bigger glitter polishes, is much more sparse.
It's okay though if you plan to mix and match all the colors anyways, because once you have all 5 coats of different colors on, your nails are fully covered.
It's a really pretty combination. More interesting than single colored glitter. Highly recommended! I've gotten lots of compliments on it ^^
Extra Tip: Use #6 on the bottom and top of the big glitter polish to finish up and fill in any left over gaps or spaces between the big glitters. It gives a nice final gloss.
However, if you want to keep the original strong shine of the big glitters, you can skip this step.
It's hard to see but I didn't do it on the index finger of both my hands and the shine is a lot stronger, while the others have a softer gloss.
Matte Pastel Polishes (#7-11)
Pictures go from 1 coat, 2 coats, to 3 coats.
– Pretty pastel colors in MATTE (hard to find)
– Cheap
– Lighter colors crack after application (it's not a cracking polish!!)
– Lighter and brighter colors don't go on as smoothly as darker colors (even with a base)
– Wears off easily (very chipped by 5th day)
Even though the application is terrible, I don't regret buying these.
They look very pretty all together, and remind me of Barbie fingernails, because Barbie's nails are usually matte =p
Especially #10, the pastel pink, is SUCH a Barbie color!
Matte Brown + Neutral Polishes (#12-16)
I super love these colors — very unique matte browns. Matte colors are generally harder to find, and it's not common to see such a range of matte browns.
My unnie said the dark brown (#13 on my pinky) reminded her of chocolate, and I totally agree!
When I was young, I used to have this thing for a yellow pencil crayon that looked super like lemon. It made me want to eat it. This dark brown polish is the same, except it's like chocolate! It'd be great for drawing chocolate nail art designs. That is SO on my to-do list!
All the pastel and brown matte polishes are from the same line, so the pros and cons are all the same except the browns don't crack and go on as unevenly. This problem only seems to occur with the lighter colors.
#12 was from a general beauty store. I used to have a friend who wanted to color her nails, but didn't want anything too noticeable. I honestly couldn't understand what the heck she was talking about, because I think if you don't want your nails to stand out, then just don't do them at all.
When I saw #12, I thought it would be the perfect color for her — a very nude, skin colored polish.
It looked like it would be real nice when I just tried on one coat. However, three coats gives it a kind of murky, dirty nude pink, which I don't really like.
I think it would be best to wear just one coat of #12 when your nails are short and you don't need have that awkward look — colored nails with both the nail and nail bed difference still showing.
OPI vs. the Cheap Stuff
Another friend of mine and I were discussing whether OPI polishes are worth it or not.
She said cheap polishes make her nails yellow. I suggested it may actually be her nail polish remover, which can dry and damage nails. It may also be due to the amount of breathing time you allow your nails to have without nail polish over it.
I use a gel type remover from Faceshop which is supposed to be more gentle on the nails. I also usually wait at least 2 weeks in between nail jobs, because I'm usually too lazy to do it often. So, I haven't had problems with my nails turning yellow.
This may come as a surprise from someone who does quite a bit of nail art, but I don't own any OPI polishes.
I've spent hundreds of dollars on my nail art supplies, but can't justify it on OPI polishes. I'm always curious and contemplating it, but I can never end up spending $11 on one polish when I can buy 8-9 polishes with the same money.
Unlike in North America, where even drugstore polishes cost $4-5 a bottle, many polishes cost $1-2 (#12 was just 70 cents!), in which case, I prefer having a larger collection of the cheap stuff than just a few OPI polishes.
What do you guys think? Are OPI polishes worth it? Are they really that much better?


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Due to changes in Massachusetts saltwater fishing laws, it is now necessary for many people who saltwater fish as recreation to register with the federal government's National Saltwater Angler Registry.
Registration can be done online. There are questions to determine if you need to register. The first question is, "Are you a U.S. resident?" If you answer yes, there are other questions that will eventually tell you it is necessary to register. If you answer no, the response is "People who are not residents of the United States or U.S. territories do not need to register."
Why do U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents need to register, but illegal aliens do not? This is outrageous! I don't want special rights. I just want the same rights as the people who live in the U.S. illegally: pay no income tax, drive unregistered and uninsured vehicles without a license, and fish without having to register.
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A few years ago, when I mentioned "alternative education" to folks in the community, some had a knee jerk reaction. However, as Iowa City Community School Board Member Jeff McGinness said, "The trend is moving toward more individual and specialized programing" ("School with global focus," June 26).
As founder of Prairie Green School, I am excited about these opportunities for parents and students alike. It provides Iowa City with a diverse educational system. It seems people now are beginning to see the words "alternative education" for its meaning: a different approach to teaching from the traditional model.
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Leechburg Area board ready to name superintendent
The Leechburg Area School Board is expected to name the district's new superintendent on Thursday.
District officials and board members confirmed on Tuesday that they've settled on a candidate but declined to identify who would take the top job until the hire is finalized.
"The board is not at liberty to discuss that at this time," board member Anthony Shea said. "But I think the public will be pleased with who we've chosen to help move the district forward."
Whoever the board appoints on Thursday will be the district's first permanent superintendent in nearly a year.
The district hired Frank Prazenica as interim superintendent in June when Jim Budzilek left to head the Mars Area School District. The board and Prazenica believed he'd serve the district for a brief transition period as they looked to hand over the reins to another permanent hire.
They thought that was done in November when they hired Terence Meehan from the New Castle Area School District, where he serves as assistant to the superintendent. He was expected to begin with Leechburg Area in late January but was delayed by the sudden death of a family member, which ultimately led him to back out in March and remain at New Castle Area.
The board has since been reviewing the previous dozen candidates and accepting new applications to fill the position, which Prazenica has maintained at a $400 per diem rate.
"(Prazenica) has been amazing for us," said Carlotta Del Vecchio, board vice president. "Especially considering he didn't expect to be here as long as he has."
Prazenica said he will remain with the district through the end of June.
The new superintendent is tentatively scheduled to begin July 1. Contract details were not yet available.
Braden Ashe is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 724-226-4673 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Inca Trail tips for first-timers
You've decided that Peru and its famous Inca Trail is at the top of your travel wish list, but how do you make it happen? Is it within reach for an inexperienced hiker and what should you know before you go?
MatadorU student Leora Novick shares valuable tips to read before planning this popular trek to Machu Picchu…
"I arrived at the Sun Gate at the end of a grueling four-day hike and took my first look at Machu Picchu. As the stone walls pierced the early morning fog, and the entire Inca city unfolded before me, the tiredness melted away.
When I reached that peak on an early morning in January, I joined my hiking group in a series of hugs, high-fives and ear-splitting grins, but then pulled away for a moment of silent reflection. It had not been an easy journey, and there had been a moment when I'd seriously considered turning back. I'm not an athletic person by anyone's standards, but I felt I should still be able to experience the Inca Trail.
While it was the hardest, most physically challenging thing I've ever completed, the Inca Trail is a very realistic goal, even for inexperienced hikers. Here's how to do it.
Hire a porter
There's no shame in hiring a porter. In fact, I'd say anyone starting the Inca Trail without some training should take advantage of this service. Many people try to push themselves to do the trail on their own and end up burning out after one day. It may not seem like a big deal, but carrying your backpack full of snacks and clothing, with an attached sleeping mat and bag, adds up to a lot more weight than you may think.
My entire experience changed on the morning of the second day, when I decided to take the advice of my guides. "If you don't hire a porter, you're not going to make it to Machu Picchu," they told me. The moment I slipped off that bag and handed it over for 80 soles (US$35), my entire mood lifted and I finally started to enjoy the hike.
Not only was I able to change my personal trail experience, but by hiring a porter I was supporting a local family. Each trekker on the Inca Trail is obliged by law to sign up with a guided tour. While this includes a set number of porters who carry all campsite gear and food, you have the additional option to hire someone to help carry your personal belongings. These porters depend on this fee to help support their families.
While each tour group varies greatly, there are specific companies that pride themselves on their ethical treatment of porters, providing them with clean uniforms and ensuring they receive a fair wage. Booking your Inca Trail tour with such companies can cost a bit more, but think about who that money is going to help.
Select your gear
The gear you'll need depends on the season. I went in January, the peak of the rainy season, and had to account for that.
Rain gear
Waterproof hiking boots, pants and a solid raincoat are essential, but what really saved me was the poncho I decided to buy last-minute in Cusco. Get an oversized version that fits over your backpack and gear. When you finally reach the campsite after hiking all day at 14,000ft, and your sleeping bag is still dry, you'll appreciate that $2 plastic poncho.
Walking sticks
Many people choose to purchase walking sticks, especially for the two-hour downhill stretch on day 3. I had a solid half hour of deliberation over taking one, but in the end decided against it. While I did have a few moments of "How the hell am I going to make it down that cliff?", I chose to go slow and used the three-points-of-contact rule.
This meant I was pretty much crawling down a mountain, but I found a rhythm after a while and eventually felt pretty confident. If your balance isn't great, I'd advise the sticks. Otherwise, ask yourself if this is really worth the extra weight. When you're hiking for eight hours, every pound counts.
After hiking those eight hours, I was happy I'd had the foresight to dress in layers. Hiking at 5am can be pretty cold, but after a few hours of uphill climbing I was sweating. Bring base layers that are good insulators. Then add a second t-shirt and hiking pants and bring a light jacket or raincoat. Make sure to add layers for your extremities for nights at camp. My last-minute purchase of an alpaca hat and gloves earned me a few extra hours of warmth in my tent, and saved me from nights of shivering sleeplessness.
Cusco lives off the tourism industry of Machu Picchu. Its streets are lined with shops offering hiking gear for rental at very fair prices. If you're not sure you want to commit to an expensive pair of hiking boots or a North Face sleeping bag, save yourself the money (and having to lug those boots around on the rest of your trip) and go the rental route. The shops are eager for your business, especially during the off-season, so don't be afraid to bargain. I paid 10 soles a day for my insulated sleeping bag, which totaled just $15 for the entire trip.
Consider food
The porters accompanying each group are responsible for carrying enough food for each trekker, and cooking it as well. I was surprised at how many gourmet chefs double as porters! There were some nights I was so tired from the hike I'd fall asleep in my tent before dinner. Don't make that mistake.
Your body is burning calories at a much faster rate than normal and needs to be constantly nourished. Plus, the provided meal choices are super delicious, with options like honey-covered pancakes, vegetable soups and chicken with rice.
It's also important to bring along some snacks for the road. Nuts and power bars are good to keep energy levels up, but don't forget to pack some cookies for a rush of sugar and carbohydrates.
On day two, as I was still a few hours away from the top of the pass, the skies opened and I was drenched before I could reach my poncho. Each step grew heavier, and with such thin mountain air I could barely breathe. I grabbed a packet of cookies from my pocket and quickly ate two. Instantly, I felt a little better. My dizziness grew fainter, and I was able to keep walking towards the campsite.
Plan your costs
The Inca Trail is not cheap. Yes, you can very easily find tours that cost $100 less, and swap good hiking boots for sneakers, but these decisions will affect you on the trail. As a newcomer to the world of trekking, do yourself a favor and create the most comfortable and supportive environment you can. It's worth the extra money.
Sample budget:
Hiking boots: $200 or 50 soles rental
Plastic poncho: $2
Porter fee: 80 soles per day
Sleeping bag: $15 rental
Walking sticks: 10 soles
Snacks: 20 soles
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I did Machu two years ago with my daughter. I was age 60. It's a fun walk, but you need to be in shape. As the Intrepid Editor says, you will reach 14k feet along the route. Spend some time in Cusco getting used to the thin air, you will be glad you did. Was the trip worth it ? absolutely !! Once you do this, Everest Base Camp should be your next trip. Good Luck.


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Are you a freelancer? Are you looking to make more money by increasing your rates? I'm here to help you out. The whole purpose of my premium guide and this site is to help you make more money through freelancing.
Last week I wrote about increasing your rate to make more money. The easiest way to boost your freelancing income right now is to charge your current clients more money for your services. While this isn't easy, it's totally possible.
How can you finally increase your rates to have more money coming?
First you need to take care of two conditions before you can ask for a raise:
- Deliver high quality work on a consistent basis.
- Understand what your clients REALLY care about.
Let's take a step back, what do your clients care about?
The client doesn't care about you and your special skills that you want to brag about. The client cares about how can you help them hit their business goals (more money, more customers) and personal goals (lose weight or learn how to play the guitar).
The client doesn't care about features and the technical stuff that you offer. Most clients just want everything to be handled smoothly. This means that you need to focus on what the client wants, not what you want. Long story short: you have to make their life easier so that they justify to themselves the money that they spend on you.
You wouldn't hire a personal trainer that bails on you or doesn't care about you, right?
Once you understand your clients, you need to deliver the results that they expect and pay for. This is key. If you're not helping them, you have no business asking for more money.
Time for more money…
Now it's time to ask/inform your clients of the increase in price.
How do you approach this? Asking for more money isn't always the easiest thing in the world. Most of us are very shy about this and don't know how to start
How should you approach this situation? The easiest way is through email. You have nothing to lose from shooting over an email. Below is a typical email that you can use to ask for a raise.
"Hey Client Name,
I've totally enjoyed working with you. I'm happy to have helped you reach {insert goal that you've helped them with} and would love to continue working with you. For me to be able to offer the same high quality services, I need to raise my rate from $x dollars to $x + 1 dollars. I don't want to lose you and hope that we could agree to this new rate. Please let me know what you think."
It's important that you remind them how you've helped them out with your freelancing services. You also need to stress that you would love to continue working with them. You just need to get paid more.
The worst case scenario is that they say they can't afford the rate. However, if you've been doing a stellar job and they enjoy working with you, the increase in price shouldn't be too much of an issue. We're all used to inflation by now.
What if I don't want to ask my current clients for a raise in the fear of losing the gig?
You have to make another decision here because nobody will offer you more money.
You need to decide if you want to find new clients that you can charge a higher rate to. The easiest way to do this is to ask your clients for referrals so that you can find new clients.
How do you ask for a referral from a current client?
"Hey Client Name,
I'm really excited how we accomplish {insert goal} together. I would love to work with more ambitious folks like yourself. Could you introduce me to a possible friend of yours that would benefit from my help? I'd really appreciate it."
You can charge your new clients the higher rates while you continue working with older clients at the same rate.
Go ahead. Go after the money. I want to see more money in your pocket.


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78-year-old Clyde White didn't utter a word in a Rockcastle County courtroom Wednesday as his charges were upgraded to murder.
Police say he was behind the wheel of a van, and rammed it into the van his brother, 82-year-old Lawrence White was driving Monday. Police say Clyde White caused his brother to run off the road and smash into another van that was parked on the side of the road.
Their sister, 83-year-old Dorothy Whitaker, was airlifted from the scene. She died at UK Hospital Tuesday.
"Very sad. This is a family. These were family members and there are still some issues under investigation that I can't talk about," explained Trooper Ryan Loudermilk, a Kentucky State Police Trooper, investigating the case.
State police are still trying to determine the motive behind White's road rage. For the short term, a judge gave him a court appointed attorney. Court officials are trying to determine if the 78-year-old is indigent.
While they investigate, the pastor at the First Christian Church in Richmond is preparing for Dorothy "Dot" Whitaker's funeral.
"She's the type of person who had a big heart," explained Dr. Betsy Goehrig. "She was always giving to others, always giving. She's small in stature... huge in spirit."
Goehrig, Senior Pastor at First Christian Church, is speaking on behalf of the family at this time. She says Whitaker and her husband are in the pews every Sunday.
She says Dot was a pillar in the community as a volunteer and teacher and beloved by all.
"She'd do anything for you; she spent her life cooking for her family, her friends she prepared food for," Goehrig said. "She'd sew, be there to help in whatever way she could,"
In Turn, Dr. Goehrig says she'll be there with the family as they try to get through this difficult time.
Whitaker leaves behind her husband, daughter and granddaughter.
The visitation will be at First Christian Church on Thursday, with the funeral following Friday. Dr. Goehrig says family members would like donations to be made to the First Christian Church Building fund.
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Veteran political reporter John Baer of Philly.com will speak at the Republican Club of York County's meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Heritage Hills Resort and Conference Center, York Township.
Anyone interested is invited to attend.
Baer is a former fellow of the American Political Science Association in Washington. Baer's expertise is covering Pennsylvania politics.


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COMMUTERS in Bradley Stoke fear they will be left high and dry by more cuts to bus services.
Transport provider Wessex Connect has announced that the U7, U7A, U8 and the Monday-Saturday 482/483 service between Chipping Sodbury and Cribbs Causeway will all be pulled from May 20, for commercial reasons.
Helen Mundy is one of many people in the town who relies on the bus to get to work.
The Bluebells resident said it will make the "poorly served" south of Bradley Stoke even worse for public transport.
The services being axed provide routes to and from the city centre and links to the University of the West of England and Cribbs Causeway.
Mrs Mundy, who works for Bristol City Council, said: "This action will cause extreme difficulties for residents in Bradley Stoke south as it will leave this half of the town with no public transport at all except an hourly service from 7.30pm.
"I find it unbelievable in this day and age that half of a large town can be left without public transport, particularly given the push to leave cars behind.
"Residents in the south of Bradley Stoke will have to walk to Orpheus Avenue – in some cases well over a mile or even two – to catch a bus.
"This decision has left a lot of people wondering how on earth they are going to get about and, not least, be able to get to and from work."
In September, Wessex Connect withdrew the 71 and 72 services which used to take in Bradley Stoke and replaced them with the U7 and U8, but now they are both being taken away.
In a letter to customers, Wessex Connect said: "Like all businesses Wessex continues to face challenges in the current economic climate with continued cost increases and limited opportunity to increase existing revenue without extortionate price increases.
"Following the recent decision by the Chancellor to continue with the fuel duty rate increase planned for August 2012, along with the reduction in Bus Service Operator's Grant by 20 per cent from April 2012 and current increasing fuel costs, we have reviewed our network of services and ability to operate services within the current climate.
"Discussions are taking place with local authorities in relation to these service withdrawals and should any agreement be reached for a continued operation of service(s), we will of course advise our customers accordingly. Wessex apologises for any inconvenience this may cause to customers, however this is brought about by circumstances beyond our control."
The Sunday and Bank Holiday 482 service will continue until further notice, operated under contract to South Gloucestershire Council.
A council spokesman said: "We have been notified that Wessex have lodged paperwork with the traffic commissioner to withdraw these services from May 20.
"Council officers are actively investigating the potential for alternative provision and will continue discussions with the operator about an interim solution."


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The summer of 2010 will be remembered in hockey circles for a high-scoring New Jersey Devils left wing suddenly receiving endless amounts of well-deserved media and fan attention.
And Zach Parise spent plenty of time reading all about him.
"I'd check everyday to find out what's going on and all of a sudden it goes silent for about three weeks," Parise said. "'Did we lose him?' You don't know what's going on here. It was almost to the point of, 'Let me know when you got him, let me know when it's done, then I'll tune back in.'"
Ilya Kovalchuk, who re-signed with the Devils in what was the biggest story of the offseason. It's not that the 26-year-old Parise feels he deserves more attention -- as a matter of fact, it takes prodding and some slight begging just to get Parise to discuss his on-ice talents and status in the League -- but as the four-time 30-goal scorer enters his sixth season in the NHL, his name isn't a household one.
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"I think he's flying under the radar a little bit," said Devils defenseman Henrik Tallinder, who spent eight seasons with the Buffalo Sabres before signing with New Jersey in July. "For the work he puts in, I've never seen a guy work that hard. Even in practice. Yeah, maybe he should get more attention. Maybe he's not that flashy kind of player. He picks up the points and works hard every night. I think he should be up there, definitely."
While Parise may not be up there with the likes of Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby and Kovalchuk in terms of star power and notoriety, he's certainly up there when it comes to production. Parise has scored 83 goals the past two seasons and trails only Ovechkin (106), Crosby (84) and Kovalchuk (84) in that category. Parise is also just one of six players to average at least a point per game while playing in at least 70 games in each of the past two seasons.
Yet when it comes to endorsement deals, there's no comparison. Ovechkin was on the cover of NHL 2K10 and has appeared in advertisements for Capital One bank and Verizon. Crosby has lent his image to Reebok and Gatorade. Even Capitals defenseman Mike Green has found himself in ads for Geico.
Parise does have an endorsement deal to his credit, but Rydell Automotive Center in Grand Forks, ND, isn't exactly the same as a major sneaker and skate company.
"I've always bought my cars from them," said Parise, who played his college hockey at the University of North Dakota. "They've been nice enough over the last few years to let me use one during the season. So we've got a pretty good working relationship where I do a commercial or two for them."
Considering Parise's Olympic heroics, it's not too far-fetched to say he could've found himself on the cover of a Wheaties box if the gold-medal game had gone a little differently. The native of Minneapolis scored with 24.4 seconds remaining in regulation to bring the United States into a 2-2 tie with Canada and force overtime. But Crosby went on to play hero for Canada and steal Parise's short-lived spotlight by scoring 7:40 into overtime against Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller, who already boasted an endorsement deal with AMP Energy before getting noticed by fans during the 2010 Games.
But as long as Parise hears his name mentioned with the likes of Crosby and Ovechkin when it comes to on-ice success and not marketing accomplishments, that's fine by him.
"I just try to consistently play well and when you wind up at the end of the season near the top in points, amongst the top of the scorers, it's a good personal accomplishment," Parise said. "But to be with that group of players, it does mean a lot to me, to be up there with those guys."
With one well-paid, elite left wing already on the roster, there's going to come a time in the near future when Parise will be able to command a similar contract and the headlines that come with it. His deal expires after this season, leaving him one more year as a restricted free agent before being able to test the open market in an unrestricted situation. Did Parise take notice of how Kovalchuk went about signing his big deal with an eye on his own big payday and everything that comes with it?
"Not really," Parise said. "The only way I looked at it is we got a great player, a guy that's going to help us win. You want those players on your team. We'll worry about that when my time comes for all that stuff."
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Bah! I'm in Airdrie and it takes me 15 minutes to get to work (at the airport). Downtown is a half hour drive. There are many parts of Calgary itself that would take longer than half an hour to get downtown!
As traffic starts to back up around beddington, I've already exited the highway at country hills.
On the other hand we moved from the GTA, where it was 1:15 to work for me, and there was real traffic everywhere. Not this little stuff people bitch about here! Traffic? What traffic!!!
Hah, downtown might be a half hour at 3am! But yeah, I moved from Calgary to Vancouver and laughed at people back home complaining about traffic. Then I moved to San Francisco and laughed at both of them. I lived in country hills for a while and got sick of the commute to downtown and ended up moving to 17th ave. Also because none of your city friends will want to visit you in the burbs, and cab rides are not cheap. But if you don't care about this and don't even work downtown, it's a good choice.
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The airdrie highway route seems busier than Cochrane. Any reason? Or was it just luck of the draw when I checked it out (9am on a Friday)
That highway connects calgary/red deer/edmonton and all of the rural towns in between, so it's a much busier route. There is not very much in the direction of cochrane.
You might also want to check out arbour lake area. The light rail was recently extended out there giving you easy access to the downtown core, and it's right near the city limit on the highway taking you out to cochrane, rather close to Hwy 1, the route taking you to nakiska/sunshine/lake louise/fortress (when it reopens). You can actually go the cochrane way as well, but it's slower than cutting over to Hwy 1. You're looking at about 20 minutes to the airport from there, depending on traffic - not sure how bad that route gets, haven't lived there since before that road was opened. However, it is a little more expensive in that area.
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The West Side cross country team traveled to Plymouth, Utah, on Wednesday to run at a meet hosted by Bear River.
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Japan has been criticized for its perceived reluctance in accepting foreign assistance to fight the problems at the plant, where the ongoing water leaks are hampering decommissioning work that is expected to last decades.
Japan recently set up an organization among major utilities and nuclear experts to discuss decommissioning, including several advisers from countries including France, Britain and Russia.
The industry and trade ministry last month started accepting project proposals from private companies and groups to tackle the contaminated water problem, but an English version was added only after criticisms that the Japanese-only notice signaled exclusion of foreign participation.