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RazorLame help, Trying to convert FLAC to MP3
RazorLame help, Trying to convert FLAC to MP3
Feb 2 2010, 14:26
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I am new to this forum and to the use of these software programs. I need some guidance.
My intent is to convert my CD collection, first to FLAC then to MP3. I have read a lot on the subject, maybe too much as it is starting to confuse me, but my goal is to create the best possible MP3 files I can. I am not concerned about file size.
I believe I have successfully setup EAC andhave converted a couple of test CDs to FLAC. I then installed RazorLame and the latest version of LAME within the same folder.
Not real confident at the RazorLame settings but I believe I have it set to the best VBR (320) settings. However, When I attempt to add the FLAC files to RazorLame, nothing appears within the program. I used the program's 'Add File' procedure and also tried to drag and drop the FLAC files into RazorLame to no avail. Nothing appears in the program.
Probably something obvious but the reason is escaping me. Thanks in advance for any help which can be provided to this novice.
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A replaygain-based approach, but using an implementation that's actually widely supported. Putting RG information in the Lame header is not; putting it in an ID3v2 tag or APE tag (perhaps to a lesser extent) is. Altering the level of the audio data itself is universally supported, of course.
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Feb 14 2010, 17:31
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A replaygain-based approach, but using an implementation that's actually widely supported. Putting RG information in the Lame header is not; putting it in an ID3v2 tag or APE tag (perhaps to a lesser extent) is. Altering the level of the audio data itself is universally supported, of course.
I am back with yet another question. As I mentioned earlier, my goal is to create the best possible MP3 disc possible. This was brought about by my acquisition of The Beatles Remastered Stereo collection. I have been ripping these discs with the settings you provided but as I reach the end of this stage I realize that I may still be missing the mark, so-to-speak.
There are several songs in their catalog that play in succession. Also, I like to remove the dead-air gaps at either end of the songs and even, include fade-in and maybe a fade-out between songs. To accomplish this, in the past anyway, I would use the Sound Editor feature in my Roxio suite. But I realized that when I did this, I was required to save the edited file and I seem to remember that I have to select certain MP3 settings at that time which I believe would undo everything I have accomplished using EAC.
Would I be able to accomplish this with EAC settings changes or is there an editor software out there that would allow me to make the desired changes without losing my optimum MP3 settings created when ripping with EAC? Or, would I first have to rip to FLAC, let's say, do the sound editing then convert to MP3?
Thanks for your continued patience and help.
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Any competent player will play LAME MP3 and/or FLAC w/o gaps assuming there are no gaps on the source.
If there are gaps on the source you wish to remove, you should do so to a lossless file, not to a MP3 (or other lossy copy) as, you are correct, reencoding would be required.
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Hi all,
Next sunday my friend and I will be travelling to vietnam for 9 days.
There are a few questions and travel details we're still trying to figure but find it very confusing. Could you advise and help us on the following:
1) Is this the real sinh tourist website? https://www.thesinhtourist.vn It seems pretty reliable to me..
- Would you advise if we can book our open tour buses and halong bay tour from here? or if not any other recommended tours?
2) Open Tour Buses from Hoi An to hue
- Do they fetch us from our guesthouse from hoi an to the guesthouse in hue? or do they drop us at a bus stop or something like that?
3) For train tickets from Hue to Hanoi
- Should we purchase the ticket online or when we are there? If book online, any recommend website and do they send the tics to the guesthouse?
That's all thus far, really appreciate if you guys could advise
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1)Yes, that the correct website for Sinh Tourist. My only experience with them was to go into one of their agents and book a bus ticket and all went OK. They are generally pretty reputable as far as agents in Vietnam go.
2) I took a bus from Hue to Hoi An. We were picked up from the hotel, and dropped off somewhere where we needed to wait for the actual bus. In Hoi An, we were dropped of somewhere in the middle of town and walked to our accom.
3) Unless it's a major holiday period (eg Tet) I wouldn't buy ahead of time. You can always very easily get tickets toyour next destination once you are there. (I have no idea whether next week is a holiday period or not so I can't advise...)
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I have a very simple A line skirt pattern however I would like to alter to include a yoke.
If I copy just the top 15cm of the pattern piece, pin the darts of the pattern together and then cut out the fabric (so the yoke has no darts), should this work?
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Yes you have the basic idea. This is how a yoke is drafted and I've done this many times before. The only consideration is how long the darts are. If they are shorter or longer than 15cms you need to take this into consideration when you close the darts.
The only way to learn is to have a go. Cut your first yoke in calico so you can test it, before committing to the good fabric. Good luck!
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Thanks for that.
I just picked 15cm as a random length. I'm assuming it would be best to cut across at the bottom of the darts or lower? (obviously not through the darts)
I opened a Butterick pattern that I had had and not opened for probably two years. The pattern pieces for the skirt omitted the yoke. The top of the skirt where it would meet the yoke measures about 50 inches and my daughter's waist is 30 inches. Any suggestions on how wide and the circumference to make this yoke, and do I angle it to get narrower toward the waist? I have two inch elastic I was going to use.
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Three people were forced out of their homes Monday afternoon when a fast moving three-alarm fire ripped through a duplex home on Lebanon's south side.
Firefighters responded shortly before 3 p.m. to the fire at 133 S. 10th St., which started in the kitchen, said city Fire Commissioner Duane Trautman.Scroll to the end of the article to see more videos and how the story unfolded on Twitter or click here.
"We had a full three-alarm, which is extremely unusual," Trautman said. "We arrived to a well-advanced fire throughout the first floor. I wasn't even able to go around the building and get any kind of 360 (degree look at it). ... The fire was so far advanced I couldn't even get around the building before that was completed. The fire blew out the back, and traffic was a real hindrance. People were driving over hoses — people were just going around us. It was a very serious offense that was going on here."
The fire started in the kitchen in the rear of the home and quickly moved to the second and three floors, he said.
A preliminary estimate indicates between $225,000 and $250,000 in damage, he said.
Betty Werner, who owns 133 S. 10th St., was not injured. Her house, however, sustained extensive damage, and the home at 131 experience severe damage in the attic.
While the damage was extensive to Werner's house, Trautman said, it wasn't a total loss.
"The wind was very successful in blowing the fire to the north in the attic spaces," he said. "We stretched initial lines to save 131, which we were successful in doing."
Firefighters from 20 companies responded to the fire. At one point, Trautman said, he thought the scene was getting chaotic and had to sound alarms to get firefighters out of the house to ensure their safety.
"This was a very labor-intensive fire — crews here, crews there," he said. "Guys in the attic were just really yelling for assistance up there, and I just got to a point where lives surpassed property and made a decision to pull out, if only to reset our accountability system and reassess who's here and make sure we're safe, and then we reassigned guys right away and got to it."
Firefighters had two factors working against them: a slate roof, which is difficult to cut holes in to ventilate smoke, and wind. But Trautman said crews stretched two lines from two different areas with two water supplies to try to get the fire under control quickly.
James Dibert, the owner of the home at 131 S. 10th St., watched firefighters from across the street at Tabor United Church of Christ, where dozens of onlookers and the media congregated.
Dibert said he managed to save his two dogs but couldn't get his three cats out of the home. He would find out about an hour later that firefighters had rescued the cats.
"I was sitting there, I was petting the dogs, sitting on the chair, the alarm went off," he said. "I got up, went out, saw the smoke back there, got the dogs, got out."
Dibert and his wife were believed to be staying with a friend for the night, Trautman said.
The Red Cross also arrived on the scene to assist Werner and the Diberts.
Neighbor Steve Lash, who lives at 135 S. 10th St., said he was outside when he saw the fire.
"I saw flames coming out the second floor of her house," he said.
His house sustained minor exterior damage.
Firefighters were on scene for at least four hours. Fire police shut down the area to rush-hour traffic, causing major delays in downtown Lebanon.


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Editor's Note: This post is part of the Viator Travel Awards, an annual awards competition where we – along with our readers, travelers, and fans – select the top things to do and see in each of the major regions we serve, the top things to do in our most popular tour categories, and more.
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Welcome to the 2015 Viator Travel Awards: Family Edition! Traveling with kids is always an adventure. Seasoned parents know that staying flexible, going with the flow and always having snacks on hand are some key ways everyone remains happy on vacation. Plus, cool sightseeing and outdoor activities – no matter if your trip takes you to the city, the mountains or the beach – can help keep the entire family entertained and in good moods (until kid #2 drops his ice cream in the sand, but that's another story).
Consider these top sightseeing trips and tours for your next family vacation. Heck, if you see an adventure that piques your interest, consider planning an entire trip around it!
The tours and activities highlighted are chosen based on traveler reviews, data from the millions of people who check out Viator.com during the year, and information on which tours travelers book most often. We think you'll enjoy reading about the array of activities available and we also think this list is a great place to start if you're planning a trip with your family.
You'll find all kinds of activities listed below, including canopy tours and flight simulators, snorkeling tours and biking adventures, and even historical tours kids will actually enjoy! Join us for this tour of the Top 25 Best Family Friendly Things to Do Around the World!
1. Have an outdoor adventure
One definite way to keep both kids and adults interested is to explore the outdoors. Try this Private Tour: 4×4 Desert Adventure Safari from Dubai, where you'll not only ride in a 4×4, but visit a camel farm and ride down sand dunes. For somewhat older kids, the Capilano Suspension Bridge Including the Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk offers an incredible view of the stunning landscape splayed out beneath you. You can also try Xplor Adventure Park, a unique theme park which offers a variety of fantastic outdoor experiences ranging from ziplining to cave rafting. If you're looking for something a little more tame, try the Eco-Safari at Forever Florida, where you'll ride an open-air coach to get a view of the wildlife and you'll even get to visit a ranch to see some animals.
2. See a show the whole family will love
Seeing a show with the whole family can be a great way to unwind and keep everyone entertained. See a truly unique spectacle with the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino featuring animals, juggling and more. And is any trip to New York City complete without having your kids see their first Broadway show? From The Lion King to Mamma Mia!, Broadway's never been a more family-friendly place. And the Blue Man Group at the Briar Street Theater in Chicago rivals that of Vegas. It might not have the pomp of a theatre show, but an Island Breeze Luau on the Big Island is just as entertaining and even filled with culture. For a truly magnificent show try La Nouba at Walt Disney World Resort, which combines to incredible entertainment institutions, Cirque du Soleil and Disney, for an amazing experience
3. Take a cooking class
Everybody in the family loves food, right? Well then, why not learn about its secrets while abroad? You can eat your way through your vacation while learning a trick or two to bring back home. If you want something specifically geared towards children, try a Kids Pizza Cooking Class in Rome. You can also gain insider knowledge of Italian food on this Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence or a Florence Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Gelato and Pizza. If you're in China, you can learn how to cook amazing traditional Chinese food on this Experience Xi'an: Dumpling Making and Family Cooking Class.
4. Have the ultimate theme-park experience
With amazing thrills, food and an all-around exciting atmosphere, theme parks are abuzz with things for everyone in the family to do. Make your kids' toys come to life, or at least life-sized, with our LEGOLAND® Windsor Admission with Transport from London, which abounds with fun rides and activities for all. Find out what happens behind the scenes with our Universal Studios Singapore One-Day Pass or have a simply magical day with our Disneyland Paris Ticket: 1 Day 2 Park. If you're looking for something out of the ordinary, try an ESCAPE Adventureplay Theme Park Entrance Ticket with One-Way Transport, which includes entrance to a phenomenal eco-themed park, where you can practically live in the wild by swinging through trees and ziplining across the ravine. No matter which you choose, it's sure to be an interesting day.
5. Get hands-on
One surefire way to get kids interested is to get their hands dirty. Try getting your children involved with these hands-on tours that can be just for kids, or the whole family as well. If you take an Experience Shanghai: Chinese Pottery Class, you'll get to learn not only the history behind this incredible art form, but take part in it yourself. For something with a bit more glitz and glamour make sure to try the Accessory-Making Class in Paris: Cancan or Marie Antoinette Theme, where you'll hand-make your own fabulous jewelry, something sure to keep the kids entertained. Another educational, but physical tour is the incredible Roman Gladiator School: Learn How to Become a Gladiator, where you'll learn about gladiators and they way they fought, all while getting to do it yourself!
6. Go for a ride
Getting kids off their feet and having someone else do the work can be a great way to see the sights of the city without getting tired out. Create a truly magical experience for the children on a Lapland Reindeer Safari from Rovaniemi Including Husky Sled Ride, where you will not only visit a reindeer farm and a husky farm, but be pulled along in a reindeer- and then a husky-drawn sleigh. Known for their incredible scenery, why not try a simple Private Tour: Lake Tahoe Sleigh Ride or Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride in Banff to view the beautiful surroundings, while enjoying the charm of an old-fashioned-style sleigh.
7. Make museums fun
Museums don't have to be the places where you drag your kids around while enticing them with treats afterwards. There are plenty of museums where the whole family will find something to enjoy. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square offers tons of unique and wacky things to keep everyone interested, while the The Walt Disney Family Museum Admission in San Francisco will delight kids and adults alike with its classic Disney movies, model of Disneyland and plenty of fascinating exhibits on top of that. Try our San Diego Natural History Museum Admission and witness tons of incredible sights, including the tomb of King Tut if you choose the upgrade.
8. Walk in the footsteps of their heroes
If your tweens or teens are fans of J.K. Rowling's books, and especially if they've seen all of the Harry Potter films on the big screen, you'll want to book one of our related tours on your next trip to England. The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter gives you an up-close-and-personal look at some of the authentic sets, costumes and props that were actually used in the Harry Potter movies. Or upgrade to our Warner Bros. Studio: The Making of Harry Potter with Luxury Round-Trip Transport from London or try the London Harry Potter Walking Tour. For more TV- and movie-related tours, try the The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg or visit a truly iconic childhood show at Sesame Place.
9. Make friends with a fish
Snorkeling is a wonderful way for active families to introduce kids to the underwater world in tropical vacation destinations. We suggest practicing at home in the bathtub with a basic snorkel set so kids can get a feel for the equipment. Then you'll all be prepared to hop on such exciting trips as the Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Adventure Half-Day Tour or the Leeward Coast Dolphin and Snorkel Half-Day Cruise. The Na Pali Coast Kauai Snorkel and Sail includes a buffet lunch to satisfy your hunger after a fun day out doing some underwater exploring. Or for something with some extra kid-friendly activities like a waterslide and banana boat ride, try a Bali Reef Cruise and Lembongan Island Day Trip.
10. Go under the sea
While snorkeling is a fascinating experience for the whole family, these underwater adventures offer a little more than just the average snorkel. Try the the Swim with Whale Sharks in Cancun: Small-Group Snorkeling Tour where can also get up close to some sharks, just like on this Bora Bora Snorkel, Sharkfeeding and Lagoonarium Full-Day Tour including Picnic Lunch or Marinarium Shark and Ray Experience. To experience something truly incredible, try what was voted "one of the top 10 things to do in your life" by the Travel Channel on the Manta Ray Night Snorkel from Kona. If you're not entirely sure you want to head out under the sea, try the Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns which gives you the option to snorkel, relax on the beach or head out on a glass-bottom boat.
11. Sightseeing on wheels
When you're traveling with family, there can sometimes be a bit of schlepping — whether it's getting everyone on the train or making sure everyone crosses the street safely, it can seem like a forced march instead of discovery. If the kids are itching to get off their feet, then why not try a tour that removes the difficulty of walking? See fabulous San Francisco and see it from a vehicle that is sure to enchant kids and adults alike on this San Francisco Fire Engine Tour. Plus, if you're not walking you can save some precious travel time, so try a Washington, D.C. National Mall and Museums Pedicab Tour to quickly see some of the U.S. capital's most famous sights or learn about the history of South Carolina in an appropriately-themed carriage on this Charleston Carriage Ride.
12. Take a family-friendly tour
While some tours are great for families, they might not be designed to cater a family's needs. Try a tour that is specifically family-friendly like this Skip the Line: Family-Friendly Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour, which is not only led by a child-specialist guide, but is interactive and includes role-playing and other exciting activities. If you want your kids to experience the vibrant culture of Paris and still see the sights you want to see, try the Paris Walking Tour for Children and Families, where you'll have the option of going on the tour yourself, or letting your children go on the tour with a qualified Parisian mother. If you find yourself in New York, the Family Greenwich Village Tour is a great option for exploring one of New York's historic neighborhoods while keeping the kids interested with a series of activities. If the urban jungle isn't necessarily your scene, try the Everglades Family Adventure Tour from Greater Fort Myers/Naples Area, which is not only educational, but allows kids to get up close and personal with the wildlife.
13. Get wet!
Combining the thrill of rollercoasters and the wild card of rushing water, water parks are a great way for the whole family to enjoy themselves and even cool off if the weather is hot. If you're in Turkey, make it ultra-convenient with hotel pickup and drop off on this AquaDream Waterpark Day Trip from Marmaris or try the Dedeman Aquapark Day Trip from Bodrum. There is the classic Shamu experience with a SeaWorld® Orlando Ticket, and there's definitely something for everyone if you try the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur, which boasts three different themed-lands.
14. Have a beach day
To say there's plenty to do at the beach would be an understatement. Plus, it holds fun, engaging — or, if you'd prefer, relaxing — activities for both adults and children. Why not try a combo trip to El Yunque Rainforest and Luquillo Beach from San Juan or Playa Mia Grand Beach and Water Park Day Pass, which hold double the fun for the kids. Even if you've never surfed before, experienced instructors will have you up and riding gentle waves that are ideal for beginners during introductory lessons. Though adults can usually handle group classes, try a semi-private instruction for your children, such as with San Diego Kids Surf Lessons.
15. Get a bird's eye view
If you'd really like to soar into the sky with an experienced pilot, check out the Grand Canyon All American Helicopter Tour or the Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York. Plane rides can be fun, too — you can experience the beauty and awesome power of Niagara Falls with a Day Trip from New York by Air, or an Abu Dhabi Seaplane Flight from Dubai Including Ferrari World and Return Transfer. If you're a bit of a braver, try an Open Cockpit Biplane Sightseeing Ride.
But perhaps nothing is more mind-blowing and majestic than seeing the world wake up below your feet from the point of view of a hot air balloon. From the Strip during a Las Vegas Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride to the Magic Kingdom with a Orlando Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Ride to the surreal landscape of a Dubai Hot Air Balloon Flight, it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience the whole family can control.
16. Catch a game (or a match!)
Love them or hate them, but the New York Yankees are a part of the city's history, as well as the history of baseball. So while you're visiting the city, take a Viator VIP: Watch a Baseball Game with Yankees Legends in a Luxury Suite tour to get the real inside scoop on the team. But in the way that baseball is America's sport, so too do other cultures express their national pride through sporting traditions. A Sports Lovers Tour of Melbourne takes you on a tour of the stadiums and museums of cricket and tennis, as well as a drive around the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit at Albert Park! Experience the utter chaotic fun that is a Mexican Wrestling with Lucha Libre in Mexico City, or check out a Rio de Janeiro Soccer Match.
17. Go wild
Few things please the entire family quite like zoos. Plus, there are few places as ideal for seeing wildlife as Australia, which is why the Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket and Wild Australia Experience or the Sydney Taronga Zoo's Australian Animals Tour and Sky Safari are both excellent experiences. You'll get to interact with the animals and get your photo taken with some of them among other things. Some other classic zoo experiences include Skip the Line: London Zoo Tickets and the San Diego Zoo. For something a little bit out of the ordinary try Vienna's Schonbrunn Zoo and Giant Ferris Wheel, where you'll not only get to visit the zoo, but view this incredible city from great heights.
18. Have a high sea adventure
Make playtime a reality for the kids on these pirate-themed tours. Adults can relax and explore the local scenery while the kids enjoy the following pirate-themed cruises. On the Punta Cana Pirate Ship Cruise with Dinner, you'll be part of a live pirate show complete with explosions and all. And if you want to get more of the authentic pirate experience, try this St. Martin Pirates Day Cruise, where you can take a turn at the wheel and even walk the plank. For something a bit more adult, there's the Pirates Dinner Adventure Orlando, where you and the rest of the audience at this Broadway-level show are all "captured" by pirates for an experience that's fun for all.
19. Indulge in cheese, chocolate, and other local treats
Keep the kids occupied and happy by eating and sightseeing at the same time. Try a Rome Food Walking Tour, Paris Chocolate and Pastry Food Tour, or a Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop, and you can leave you full and more knowledgeable! Meanwhile, you can do a back-to-back New York Pizza Tour to Brooklyn and Coney Island and Dessert Walking Tour in New York City in order to get all the most important Big Apple food groups while showing you a unique point of view of a city you may think you already know.
20. Learn about marine life up-close
Treat your budding marine biologist to an experience of a lifetime – learning about sea creatures from experienced naturalists. The Sentosa S.E.A. Aquarium™ Admission in Singapore with Optional Hotel Transport lets you arrive with ease so you can relax and enjoy exploring coral reefs, shipwrecks and the Discovery Touch Pool. Here's another idea: The Dolphin Experience at the Miami Seaquarium gives children ages five and up the opportunity to interact with dolphins in shallow water — including shaking hands, leaning in for a kiss and trying out some training signals! Or why not visit Australia's No. 1 attraction with a Skip the Line: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Entrance Ticket or try General Admission to the Miami Seaquarium, where you can touch stringrays and observe orcas.
21. Sightsee by Segway
Forget hoofing it around a city to check out the most important sights. Instead, book a Segway tour for easy cruising along sidewalks in some of the most-visited locales in the world. Tweens and teens will get a kick out of this unique self-balancing personal-transportation device (okay, you might look a little goofy, but the tours make for some great family photos). Small groups ensure personal attention during the Rome Segway Tour, the Madrid Segway Tour and the Paris City Segway Tour, which passes by the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, among other landmarks. Then there's the New Orleans French Quarter Segway Tour, which leads you through one of the United States' most vibrant and historic districts, so there's much for everyone to see. And with a Washington, D.C. Segway Tour you can zip past some of the most iconic American sights.
22. Go whale watching on any coast
Operators of whale-watching tours know exactly where to go in the ocean to view these magnificent creatures – so typically you're guaranteed a whale sighting. And if you're really lucky, you may even see one even breach and leap out of the water. An East Coast adventure is the Boston Whale Watching Cruise, and when you find yourself on the West Coast check out the Whale Watching & Wildlife Eco Tour from San Francisco or Whale Watching from Friday Harbor. Farther west — WAY west — is a Maui Whale Watch Cruise. But what about those going towards Europe? Don't fear — the Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik includes the chance to see the numerous whales of Faxaflói Bay, as well as harbor porpoises, white-beaked dolphins, minke whales and humpback whales!
23. Ride the ducks
See the sights by land and water from an amphibious vehicle. Just the playful sight of the bus will keep the kids entertained, plus moving from land into water will impress even the adults. Some amphibious trips in the U.S. include the San Francisco Duck Tour, the Boston Duck Tour and the Washington, D.C. Duck Tour. For a more inclusive package try the three-Day Singapore City Pass: Duck Tour, Night Tour, Marina Bay Tour and Universal Studios Singapore® tour. Or try the Dublin Viking Duck Tour, where duck-riders are given Viking helmets to wear and encouraged to try out their best Viking yell on passerby. Regardless, prepare for some lively accompaniment: some tours hand out quack-quack duck whistles to the kids, which pint-sized participants aren't afraid to use. Loudly.
24. Skip the lines
There's nothing that will make a kid more fidgety than having to stand in a long line. So why not avoid all the trouble by avoiding the lines? These tours are a bit more adult-friendly, but it'll be quick and easy to experience with kids. Explore some of the most popular sites in Rome on a Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Half-Day Walking Tour or a Skip the Line: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Small Group Walking Tour. If you're one for architecture, see one of Spain's most stunning buildings on a Skip the Line: Barcelona Sagrada Familia Tour or pique the kids' interest by learning about sultans and kings on this Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour. This next tour requires a bit of adult planning, as it frequently sells out a month in advance, but the forethought is worth it for this Skip the Line: Borghese Gallery and Gardens Walking Tour, allowing the adults to enjoy the art and the kids to marvel at the extravagant gardens.
25. Learn about other cultures
But you don't have to skip the line to to keep the kids' interest (though it helps). From a Paradise Cove Luau to Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets, which include another luau and an incredible Polynesian show, family-friendly evenings can include a bit of fun as well as learning. And if sport is the thing that gets your kids interested in cultures, why not watch a Sumo Wrestling Tournament in Tokyo? Plus, there is always the old standby skip-the-line tour, like this Skip the Line: Doge's Palace Secret Itineraries Tour, which is sure to keep the kids interested with all the hidden secrets behind this incredible building.
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The Ticket's Bob Sturm offers his deep analysis of each Dallas Cowboys player.
Position: Left Tackle
Size: 6'6, 320
Age: 27, 1/6/84
College: Northern Illinois
Drafted: Round 4, #122 – 2007
Experience: 4 seasons
Salary History and Contract Status: 2007: $710,000 2008: $805,000 2009: $573,530 2010: $467,280 - Free is a restricted free agent in 2011 (pending the new CBA).
Pre-2010: Free emerged from the pack of unknown reserves in 2009 by helping the Cowboys replace the injured Marc Colombo who broke his leg in Green Bay in November. Free went on to play Right Tackle with great confidence, allowing 2 sacks in 7+ games. Colombo returned for the 2 playoff games at Right Tackle, but then in the first half of the Vikings playoff game, Free replaced Flozell Adams at Left Tackle. Rather than pay Adams $7.5 million to return, they released him and gave the LT job to Free on April 2.
2010: Free allowed 5 sacks in his first season at Left Tackle - a year that had him facing most of the elite pass rushers in football. He was given a lot of help early in the season, but as the calendar turned to October, it appeared that the Cowboys gave him less and less help (partly because they realized if one of their tackles needed help, it was Colombo). To be able to leave your LT to play on his own much of the time without any obvious moments of this season where he was to blame for a horrendous moment is quite remarkable. The Cowboys must be tickled. Only 6 full time Left Tackles in all of the NFL gave up less than 5 sacks. Meanwhile, according to the game graders at Profootballfocus.com, Free is the best run blocking Tackle in the entire league. I knew he was good, but I did not realize that a case could be made that he is already the best in his first year on the job. Overall, they rank him as the 3rd best LT in the league, behind Andre Whitworth and Jake Long. Nobody on the roster played more than Free (tied with Andre Gurode) with 1105 snaps. He did lead the team in penalties, with 11, so there is a thing or two to clean up, but overall, the Cowboys have to be delighted with his first year at Left Tackle.
2011 Analysis: With many holes on this team, it is reassuring to know that Free is on the upswing and should only get better. Left tackles can be very difficult to find. If we hear of a large extension soon, it should come as no surprise. One thing about 3 seasons on the sidelines means that when he finally proves himself on the field, he is also very close to free agency. His timing is excellent in this regard, and chances are he will not be a bargain for much longer. But, you don't mind paying for quality, and Doug Free has proven in 23 NFL starts that he can do the job.
More players in Bob Sturm's Cowboys analysis series:
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Alan Ball
Marion Barber
Alex Barron
Martellus Bennett
Stephen Bowen
Josh Brent
Keith Brooking
Dez Bryant
Victor Butler
Tashard Choice
Marc Colombo
Phil Costa
Leonard Davis
Doug Free
Andre Gurode
Jason Hatcher
Montrae Holland
Jesse Holley
Sam Hurd
Bradie James
Mike Jenkins
Felix Jones
Kyle Kosier
Sean Lee
Bryan McCann
Terence Newman
Kevin Ogletree
Igor Olshansky
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:3c these be some of my xbox buddies. [link] and a closeup to show you how extreme I went on detail x_x
I LOVE your style of anthros. It's so cute and funny! :3
Hahahahaha LOL :33
LoL this is so funny i love your charcters and i do not now how to like art could any one tell me how?
The characters in this picture all look very nice, man!
just make my head hurt, either that or the cap I always bring
Good ole fashion halo, brings out the competition I'n everyone!
wait, holdit! i didn't notice the nintendo power and the minecraft shirt and the raichu doll! nice touches!
well worth the time it took. btw are they playing a certain game?
This pic reminds me of me and my uncle with a few of his friends playing halo
that is me 100%
DAMN CAMPERS! That's how me and my friends are during Halo
Nice pic dude
Nice pic dude
haha, ya I am like the panda. getting mad and yelling at the t.v!
Love it <3 good job!
Love it <3 good job!
actually, he's notmad. notice the curve upward on the corner of his mouth, indicating a "yes! hahahahahahaha!"
Great drawing.
Nintendo Power, Xbox, Riachu, Gamecube, Minecraft Creeper...
There are two things in this world that are awesome: Furries and Halo Reach. If there are any Halo-Furs out there who`d like to say hello and perhaps play a few games, send me your gamertag. My gamertag is FURRIOUS FOX95. Great job, super-tuler. They look like they`re having a great time!
It's a safe bet to say they placed a bet against them.
Are they playing Call of Duty?
this draw is verry cool
pwned in mw3 HA!
Yeah Nintendo Power!
pwnd bitch
Nice, reminds me of me and my friends. XD
Oh man I know this exact feeling XD
Great job on the facial expressions...
Great job on the facial expressions...
Holy Sh*t, I have a creeper shirt at home
Is that a panda's crack I see? <u< <3
This is amazing
You got some amazing friends dude, what are you playing looks instense! Great job!
This is the most epic win evar!
Do you have a GameCube t-shirt IRL, Tuler?
Do you have a GameCube t-shirt IRL, Tuler?
XD Your playing halo reach. ._. Nicely done
creeper shirt lol
Is it halo 3 or reach. Looks like 3 from the screen. Ahh Halo 3. Arguments around EVERY corner.
Is it halo 3 or reach. Looks like 3 from the screen. Ahh Halo 3. Arguments around EVERY corner.
Yellow Horse Energy? Nice. Just. Nice.
The game on the screen looks like call of duty 6
...does Tuler have a crack? O.o
I think this is actually my favorite piece of yours.
As everyone said before me, it's awesome, the details, everything!
No one could have rendered a night playing videogames with friend better than this.
As everyone said before me, it's awesome, the details, everything!
No one could have rendered a night playing videogames with friend better than this.
A Nintendo Power magazine and wearing a Gamecube design T-shirt while playing X-box. Oh how I love blasphemy~
Halo Reach- Team Slayer, Powerhouse, Raichu on the shelf
Love the drawing, it quite the drawing you got here ^_^
Amazing. seriously. you rock. even if Tairu fails at Xbox. It rocks.
omg he has a creeper shirt. i want that shirt. AMAZING pic btw


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New Pynchon, Donna Tartt, Flannery O'Connor books coming later this year, The Millions tells us
New novels from Thomas Pynchon and Donna Tartt and the late Flannery O'Connor's prayer journal are among the promising books due out later in 2013, according to The Millions' semi-annual literary preview.
The online magazine offers thumbnail previews of 86 books, focusing on literary fiction with occasional nonfiction and genre fiction selections. »Read Full Blog Post
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, actors know how to do drama
Drama, drama and more drama were on the program for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's performance Friday evening in Uihlein Hall.
Guest conductor Rossen Milanov led the orchestra through a program bracketed by Mendelssohn's "Overture" to "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and selections from Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet," joined by a quartet of actors. »Read Full Article
Things to do in Milwaukee this week
Bewitching hour
No one turns into a pumpkin at "Midnight in MKE," the Skylight Music Theatre's season launch party at 8 p.m. Friday at the Wherehouse, 818 S. Water St. The season will be filled with fairy tales and fantasy — from Rossini's "La Cenerentola" to "The Wizard of Oz" — and the party will reflect some of that fun. La Prosette, sometimes known as Anja Notanja Sieger, will take typewriter in hand and help attendees write their own fairy tale ending. Partygoers may also think they have a fairy godparent when they win some magical jewels from Lizzibeth. Everyone will feast on treats savory and sweet from Kasana and Indulge. Buy a ticket online at www.skylightmusictheatre.org for $15 or at the door for $20. Partygoers must be 21 or over. »Read Full Article