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| Question about the espn too 10 Saturday - TigaGoo4TBlew on 2/22/15 at 9:13 pm
When they showed JM's dunk at 1... Did they give the TQ oop an honorable mention or any mention? Cause that was bad arse as well and to be back to back was insane! That made three straight dunks with mickeys. Anyone who says he was wrong for goin between the legs is hating hard. I will say I know it...View Topic - Replies (3)
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| LSU has an incredible surplus of height and length on the starting lineup.... - TigaGoo4TBlew on 11/19/14 at 8:45 am
as well as the bench. Without any research whatsoever, is this our tallest team ever? I know we had Shaq and Roberts in those years...as well as Stromile, Jabari and a few guys there as well. Hard to remember a team where you will have a 7 footer and 6'10 guy or two off the bench that wont even se...View Topic - Replies (1)
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| Hey Bama! Get ready to suck some Dak! - TigaGoo4TBlew on 11/14/14 at 3:03 pm
That is all...View Topic - Replies (9)
| Political Talk
| South Korean boat going down with students... - TigaGoo4TBlew on 4/16/14 at 4:13 pm
Just want to say that this is another reason why our country is so much more trained or just more prepared when it comes to the safety of humans! Cnn says they were telling kids that they need to stay still! or grab a vest and jump...HTF is that any proper instruction? Where are the life boats...If...
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| Im sure someone started a thread like this but dont care....The Magnolia - TigaGoo4TBlew on 4/8/14 at 3:16 pm
trophy looks like something anyone of us could have made in 7th grade shop class. I thinks its truly an embarassment. Just my opinion, but the second I saw it my brain was like "Jesus Christ that's friggin horrible"! Anyone feel the same?...View Topic - Replies (5)
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| Was just thinking about the LSU couple badly assaulted and hopitalized... - TigaGoo4TBlew on 4/3/14 at 1:04 pm
Anyone remember what became of that whole ordeal? Also, what condition the husband ended up in? Forgive me for not remembering which game and what year...I just remember feel terrible for them. I remember how genuinely hurt and pissed when the story broke....View Topic - Replies (8)
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| If any topic about the SEC best BCS era players has been started ...im sorry - TigaGoo4TBlew on 3/25/14 at 1:25 pm
Just glancing at it for about 30 seconds, I noticed that Eric Berry is a few spots higher than Glenn Dorsey. Does anyone else feel that they should be flip flopped? I just figured that the year Glenn won every defensive award out there should cement him a few spots higher....View Topic - Replies (0)
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| SVP Guest had to pick another team to win it all if Alabama didnt make it. - TigaGoo4TBlew on 8/29/13 at 1:57 pm
He chose Tx A&M. It may just be me but I Dont see them going through the gauntlet bruise free and then winning it. A i guess my only reason being is the defense. I mean lets see these guys sustain some sucess in the league for more than a year before they start jumping the Bama's...LSU's. I have...View Topic - Replies (4)
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| This basketball makes me proud - TigaGoo4TBlew on 1/31/13 at 3:30 pm
I just love watching a team full of players that are in a system they were meant to be in. Last years team was made to run up and down the court...just glad to finally see something coming together....and while im not saying this year is just spectacular..its just good to see a team that can compet...View Topic - Replies (10)
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| Question for the Missouri fans... - TigaGoo4TBlew on 10/31/12 at 10:11 am
Watching SEC football as a Big 12 fan over the years....were u pumped and in agreement when the statement was made about this conference playing "old man football"? Or did you cringe when that was said....And with such a large amount of egg on the face...does that come up on any sports talk shows or...View Topic - Replies (4)
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| UFC fight PPV channel and time please - TigaGoo4TBlew on 7/21/12 at 7:19 pm
sorry if said already ...i see the prelims on but cant find the PPV channel...much appreciation...View Topic - Replies (1)
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| Was that really Stony Brook???? or was that the Mets disguised? - TigaGoo4TBlew on 6/11/12 at 10:02 am
Someone check that schools athletic budget...i think some players may be getting bought to go there...Amazing little team thats for sure...View Topic - Replies (7)
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| Good ole J - TigaGoo4TBlew on 4/15/12 at 9:39 pm
Just a question but since Coach Jones is a LSU guy and he did go through some good times and the worst times (worst possibly out weighing the good) but anyone think he may come in and coach lights out with the feeling of something to prove and gain some respect back from the fans that do hold a lot...View Topic - Replies (1)
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| Smoke - TigaGoo4TBlew on 4/4/12 at 10:27 am
Didn't realize ole Smokey coached N. Florida and beat Florida last night :lol:...View Topic - Replies (4)
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| Eddie friggin Ludwig - TigaGoo4TBlew on 12/20/11 at 8:01 am
I know the guy trys hard and does everything he can....but last night when he came in to the game he did everything in his power to destroy a rally we had going. I love the effort but he would definately be my last option to come in off the bench. There should never be a time that hes in the game ...View Topic - Replies (4)
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| True PG + Big Men + Consistent Turner = Fun year - TigaGoo4TBlew on 12/20/11 at 7:57 am
Being there last night brought back some nice memories...need to keep this train moving. How nice is it to know that we at least have a team that can compete with the big dogs on a given night? Last years team would have definately got blown out the gym after a 13-0 deficit. All the credit to Bas...View Topic - Replies (6)
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| Basketball question - TigaGoo4TBlew on 11/29/10 at 2:50 pm
Who do the boys play next and is it on tv?...View Topic - Replies (1)
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| Question - TigaGoo4TBlew on 9/8/10 at 11:21 am
I heard someone telling someone else that Colston was hurt for this game....I didnt hear that before and just want to know if thats bullshitee or not....thx :cheers:...
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| Is the game on TV tonight? - TigaGoo4TBlew on 4/14/10 at 12:25 pm
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| nothing new to the rant but... - TigaGoo4TBlew on 11/23/09 at 10:35 am
i know everygame here lately....Les has looked a little bit indecisive or unsure about plays or calls...he doesnt argue calls as much or get in players faces at all....even if he never did that a whole lot before...he is just not that sideline general he appeared to be the first couple years.....but...View Topic - Replies (0)
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COPPER futures have closed higher on the London Metal Exchange (LME), reversing earlier losses after stronger-than-expected US manufacturing data.
At the PM kerb close on Wednesday, LME three-month copper was up one per cent at $US7,350 a metric ton.
Aluminium was up 1.4 per cent at $US1,784 a ton.
Base metals fell early Thursday after disappointing German economic growth figures and a report that showed a slowdown in Chinese credit growth sparked concern over demand for industrial metals in those countries. Base metal prices are sensitive to economic news and data because the metals are widely used in construction and manufacturing.
However, prices rose later in the day after data from the US underscored a recovery in the manufacturing sector.
Manufacturing activity picked up steam in the New York region this month, with the Empire State index rising to 12.5 from a revised 2.2 reading in December.
The January reading was the best since May 2012.
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- Combined Paris illuminations tour and Moulin Rouge show
- Night tour through Paris' illuminated squares and monuments
- Spectacular Moulin Rouge cabaret show
- See the famous lights of Paris on an evening tour by coach or minivan including the Eiffel Tower, Opera, the Champs Elysées and Notre Dame
- Complimentary champagne at the Moulin Rouge
- Cancan dancers, costumes and music at the legendary Moulin Rouge show
Why Our Insiders Chose This Tour
The landmarks of Paris, especially the famous Moulin Rouge windmill, look amazing all lit up at night. Do the town right on this guided bus tour that ends with Paris' best-known show.
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Your Paris by night experience starts with a sightseeing tour, which takes you past the City of Light's most popular landmarks including the Arc de Triomphe and Notre-Dame Cathedral. On board either a 50-person coach or an 8-seater minivan, depending on option selected when booking, you'll travel through the twinkling city to admire it in its illuminated glory.
Start at a central departure point (coach tour) or with pickup at your hotel (minivan tour), and take off down Paris' tree-lined avenues dotted with bustling cafes. Pass by Place de la Concorde, Place Vendome and Place Pigalle, and see the Opera House, La Madeleine Church, the Champs-Elysées, Rue Royale, the Trocadero, Les Invalides, Chatelet Square and the Eiffel Tower.
Then head up to Montmartre, where the Moulin Rouge stands proud with its iconic windmill lighting up the lively neighborhood. Take a seat and settle in with a provided glass of Champagne while 'Feerie' begins. This French revue features 100 artists, including 60 dancers known as Doriss Girls, who take the stage in glittery feathered costumes. They dance the cancan on vibrant sets that include moving staircases, swings and an aquarium. When the show is over, you'll be returned to your original departure point.
Please note: In the winter season (Nov - March), this tour typically includes the first show at the Moulin Rouge, which is at 9pm. On occasion, however, the theater allocates seats to the second show at 11pm. In this case, you will enjoy a complimentary Seine River cruise between the illuminations tour and the show. During the summer season (April - Oct), this tour typically includes the 11pm show, but if it isn't available, you will see the 9pm show.
Customer Reviews
November 2015
This was wonderful! The costumes, entertainment and entire experience was fabulous!
November 2015
The vehicle arrived at the appointed time. The guide driver was very helpful and had traveled extensively. He explained each and every milestone properly and made the entire tour very lively with his live commentary. Although we were visiting the place for the first time but with him it appeared that we know each and every monument in great detail. We would highly recommend the tour.
October 2015
Excellent tour and show.
Well organized. Drop off at hotel most appreciated.
September 2015
Thoroughly enjoyed the historical perspective given on the tour.
August 2015
Nice tour of Paris by night and the trip to Moulin Rouge was great fun.
July 2015
Excellent way to see Paris night life!
June 2015
Fantastic !!!! Loved every minute of it!!
May 2015
Our tour guide was very friendly and informative, Transport was comfortable and clean with great visibility..I would definitely recommend this to my friends and family,
May 2015
The tour was amazing. Max our driver was really friendly and very knowledgable. I'm so glad we booked with Viator. Definitely the highlight of our whole trip. Thank you Viator.
November 2014
Fantastic!!!! Had a great tour guide (we did the small group with pick up right at our hotel). Took us all around the city at night before the show and then was waiting for us afterwards!!! Show was definately worth seeing - all seats are pretty good!!! This is an absolute must !!!!


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|SBHCC Announces Results of Small Business Poll On the Affordable Care Act
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|Written by Kathleen Duffy
|Tuesday, 19 June 2012 13:06
ILLINOIS – The newly formed Small Business Health Care Consortium (SBHCC) announced today the results of recent Illinois polls regarding the small business provision of the Affordable Care Act and their call for Governor Quinn to establish an Illinois Insurance Exchange with key principle provisions by issuing an executive order.
The polls, conducted in conjunction with the Small Business Majority, found that:
Small businesses are the backbone of Illinois's economy. In 2010, 203,600 businesses in Illinois had 25 or fewer workers, according to the Small Business Majority. The SBHCC, formed earlier this year, represents the voice of small business leaders throughout Illinois on health care reform.Present SBHCC Steering Committee members include the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Women Business Owners – Chicago Chapter, McCormick Chamber of Commerce, Women's Business Development Center, and small businesses including Old Mexico Restaurant (Rock Island), Gregg Florist (Peoria), Wirehead Technology (Chicago), Second Act Cancer Recovery Boutique (Chicago), MCCE Investments (Springfield), Linda Forman CPA PC (Evanston), and H.A King & Associates (Chicago.)
"Forming the Small Business Health Care Consortium to represent the diversity of small businesses throughout the state is overdue. I am working with the Small Business Health Care Consortium to ensure that all small businesses can afford health insurance," said Howard Lee of Wire Technology in Chicago, a SBHCC steering committee member.
Another provision of the ACA is the development of a competitive healthcare marketplace, or insurance exchange, in each state. Small businesses want to support our employees and their families by being able to provide them with the quality, affordable healthcare they deserve, but the high costs make it difficult or impossible for many of us to do that. We need a strong marketplace to give us more control, quality choices, and better consumer protections when buying insurance - just like the big guys get.
Pattie Sheehan, Certified Mastectomy Fitter and sole proprietor of Second Act Mastectomy Boutique in Chicago, serves cancer patients and survivors. "Every day I see and hear from women who did not catch their cancer early because they did not have access to healthcare. Women who battle cancer also work at small businesses and that means that they are less likely to have health insurance coverage, just because their employer is small. It is time for the inequality of insurance access to be erased and for the needs of small businesses to be met so that our employees can afford good insurance. That is why I have joined the Steering Committee of the Small Business Health Care Consortium."
Since 2010 under the ACA, companies with fewer than 25 employees and average employee wages of less than $50,000 can get tax credits for the health insurance they provide their employees. These tax breaks have already lightened the load on small businesses so we can get back to what we do best...creating jobs that will stay here in our communities.
"I am the owner of MCCE Investments and I also own several Subway stores in the Springfield area. The main reason I am spending time on this project, the Small Business Health Care Consortium, is to be sure small business has a voice in the process from the beginning. We have to be sure health care for all Americans is not done on the backs of small business but must be shared by all," said Mark Burris.
"Contrary to political spin and popular belief, small business owners in Illinois do not want the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the Affordable Care Act. Illinois small businesses see this law as helping everyone have coverage and bringing down healthcare costs—something that has been one of their top concerns for years. We hope Supreme Court justices understand how important this law is to small businesses who need relief from high healthcare costs," said Jim Duffett, Executive Director of the Campaign for Better Health Care.
Duffett continued, "Since the General Assembly has abdicated its responsibilities, Governor Quinn needs to step up to the plate and enact an Executive Order to begin the process for an Illinois Marketplace (exchange). Small businesses are committed in taking personal responsibility; it is time for our political leaders to do the same."
Right now, Illinois could access over $200 million in federal funds to implement the new marketplace. It won't cost the state a penny if we use these federal funds. This past legislative session, the General Assembly took no action on implementing a marketplace in Illinois. This means the federal government will implement one for us, unless Governor Quinn takes immediate action.David Whitaker, Chair of the Health Committee for the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, said "Small businesses are diverse throughout Illinois and yet we all have the same problem when it comes to buying health insurance—it is very difficult and we spend more for it than larger businesses. The Illinois General Assembly failed this past session to enact legislation to establish an Illinois marketplace, or insurance exchange. It is time for action and leadership."
"The SBHCC is calling on Governor Quinn to sign an executive order to set the standard for this
marketplace and it must include the following principles:
1) No insurance industry representataives on the Governing Board.
2) The right to negotiate rates with insurers - there must be real cost containment measures.
3) The Insurance industry must pay for the Marketplace, not small businesses and consumers."
Joyce Harant, SBHCC Project Director said, "Small business owners are so busy keeping their businesses operating that they have very little time to navigate what is happening about health care reform. Most of them wish they could afford health insurance for their employees and yet when the rubber meets the road, for many of them the obstacles are too great. My hope is that we can learn the needs of small business owners and, in a collective way, make sure their needs and opinions are heard and become part of the legislation passed in Illinois."
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CISPA threatens our privacy as much as SOPA, PIPA did
As Internet users in the United States approach nearly 80 percent of the American population, Congress has been struggling to keep up with the new challenges and opportunities introduced by the worldwide web. The year 2012 was filled by their controversial attempts to protect intellectual property and copyrighted material at the cost of user privacy.
Thanks to massive community opposition, both the Stop Online Piracy Act and the PROTECT IP Act were postponed before the bills could be drafted. However, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act has slipped through and will be reintroduced into the House of Representatives later this year.
Unlike the other bills, CISPA focuses on counteracting cyber threats and protecting cyber security. But similar to its counterparts, the bill presents a threat against American Internet users' privacy. If passed, CISPA would allow the U.S. government and Internet service providers to exchange information about potential cyber threats and Internet attacks. The U.S. government would also gain the power to shut off Internet traffic from certain sources temporarily to preserve Internet access where it is critical.
While it is important that the United States is defended against threats to its cyber security, especially with the growing concern of cyber-espionage from countries like China and Iran, CISPA presents an extremely large risk of abuse. Under the guise of preventing potential cyber security threats, private corporations and the government could exchange your personal information without your knowledge.
While Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Md. — a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced the bill — insists that citizens who think their privacy has been violated are allowed to the sue the government, the fact remains that corporations involved in this exchange of information are not held liable.
SOPA and PIPA were stopped because of large opposition, which also included several major corporations, such as Google and Amazon. This gave the opposition much more legitimacy and helped produce movements such as the SOPA Internet blackout.
But it's unlikely the same will happen with CISPA; despite the threat of the bill being reintroduced, nothing near the same amount of opposition has been heard. Internet activist organizations have not given up and are trying to rally the same amount of opposition for CISPA despite lack of corporate backing.
Though the premise behind CISPA is sound, its potential for misuse is too great. So as residents of Illinois, contact representatives Luis Gutierrez and Jan Schakowsky. As voters, we will not tolerate another attack on our privacy.
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Consumers Barter Their Bling as Gold Prices Soar; Bullion Figure Touches $1,000 per Ounce
Byline: KELLY MacNAMARA
GOLD rush fever is being felt in living rooms and shopping centres across the country, as consumers look to beat the recession blues by cashing in on old jewellery, watches and even teeth.
But, as services vary in style - postal, shopping centre and Tupperware-style parties - so, too, does the amount that consumers can expect to receive, with warnings that some firms are paying just 20% of market value.
The number of companies offering people cash for their unwanted gold has soared as the price of bullion nudges $1,000 (pounds 600) an ounce.
Gold is traditionally seen a "safe haven" investment for investors, and tends to benefit when markets and economies hit troubled times and confidence erodes.
And, as global investors are shoring up their finances by buying into gold, recession-hit individuals are off-loading their unwanted jewellery for cash.
A rash of television advertising, with promises of handfuls of cash, has helped to awaken the UK population to the money-making potential on their dressing tables.
Postal firms have been particularly vocal in encouraging the UK to embrace a popular trend in the US.
Customers send their items to the companies in special packs, and these items are then assessed and a valuation is made.
The amount of money that someone can expect to get from their gold will depend on the number of carats it has. Most jewellery is nine-carat, which is only 37.5% gold, with the rest made up of other metals like copper, zinc and silver.
At market level, gold is measured and sold in troy ounces. One troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams.
Concerns have been raised about some of the new goldmelters on the block that do not reveal in advance what standard rates are.
One postal company that does publish its rates is Gold-Traders. It will pay from pounds 6.87 for a gram of nine-carat gold, up to pounds 18.13 for the same quantity of 24-carat at current prices.
The firm quoted pounds 563.90 for an ounce of 24-carat gold, so around 91% of the current world price.
Chief executive Phil Williams said: "The reason (competitors) don't publish their prices is because they pay somewhere in the region of 20% of market value."
His firm has seen an upturn in business in the last 18 months as consumers try and find new ways of making money.
He said the big advertising campaigns of some of the newcomers had also helped raise the profile of the industry.
Of the other firms in the market, Cash4Gold and Postal Gold do not list the prices they pay for gold on their websites, and did not respond to requests for details.
Cash4Gold, which uses former rap star MC Hammer in its US adverts, promises to convert unwanted jewellery into "cold, hard cash" - although the firm concedes on its website that consumers might be able to get more money elsewhere. …


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After a three-run defeat against Trinidad and Tobago ousted reigning Indian Premier League holder Deccan Chargers from Champions League Twenty20, skipper of the Hyderabad-based side Adam Gilchrist admitted that they failed to execute the basic things in proper way. Chasing a 150-run target, set by the West Indian side, the hosts could manage 146 for nine in stipulated 20 overs at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Wednesday. "We just can't do few basic things well, particularly in Twenty20 cricket. You need to do simple controllable things well and we just did not do that," Gilchrist said after the match. "I mean, the no-balls, wide deliveries, misfields, fielding was sloppy early on, run outs - these simple mistakes were the culprits there," the Australian added. Gilchrist also admitted that their fancied batting order, consisting of V V S Laxman and Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, failed to live up to the expectation. "We just felt like try and chase down the total. We boasted our batting, so we felt like comfortable chase down the total. I think, we should have got the total," he said. The skipper came out with a gutsy 51, but his effort went in vain as Deccan lost wickets in vital moments. Asked who, according to him, might win the USD six million event, Gilchrist said, "It is anyone's tournament." Meanwhile, his counterpart Dwayne Bravo was satisfied with the spirited performance by his men. "We won our first game. We came into this game to win. We make sure that we won't lapse on anything like that. We knew we can defend the total of 150 and did that," Bravo said. "We put a lot of effort into our preparation and believe in ourselves. We really like each others company that is the most important thing. We also understand each others' strength and weakness," he added.
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For a freshman calculus derivation of this, see my book The Science of Radio, 2nd edition, Springer-Verlag 2001, pp. 416–418.
|The problem quotation is from Larry C. Andrews, Introduction to Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems, HarperCollins 1991, Problem 22, p. 91. This problem is actually a favorite of textbook writers (recall the quotation from Smith (1917) in What You Need to Know …), and the very same problem — with the piloted plane replaced with a bird — can be found in a book by two of my former colleagues at Harvey Mudd College, the mathematicians R. L. Borrelli and C. S. Coleman, Differential Equations: A Modeling Approach, Prentice-Hall 1987, pp. 112–115. You can find it again in the older (but still outstanding) text by Ralph Palmer Agnew, Differential Equations, McGraw-Hill 1960, pp. 146–147. I bought my copy of Agnew new, when a sophomore at Stanford, and it is now — nearly fifty years later — tattered and torn for all the use I've given it over the last five decades.
|This problem has a superficial resemblance to the much more difficult problem of determining the path that minimizes the time required to cross the river. That problem was solved in 1931 by the German mathematician Ernst Zermelo (1871–1953) — and so is called Zermelo's problem in the mathematical literature — and it requires mathematics (calculus of variations) beyond the level of this book. You can find an extended discussion of that calculus in my book When Least is Best, Princeton 2004, pp. 200–278.


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Naseem is an efficient beautician by profession. Since 2002 she has operated her own beauty salon. Her daughter is also a beautician and helps her mother in the business. Currently the beauty stock of the salon is almost finished therefore Naseem wants to purchase cosmetic products to continue her business. For that as a member of 9-person lending group she has requested a loan from Kiva's partner BRAC Pakistan to purchase beauty products like facial creams, lipstick, scrubs, makeup kits, hair colors and some other variety of products. With the profit she will extend her business more by opening one more beauty salon.
She dreams to live a happy healthy and peaceful life with her family. Many thanks best wishes to all staff of Kiva and BRAC Pakistan from her. Note: In the picture Naseem holds a passbook in her hand.
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About BRAC PakistanBRAC Pakistan is a subsidiary of BRAC, one of the world's largest development organizations with a focus on microfinance and economic empowerment. It offers micro-loans designed to help small businesses, very poor clients and others, in addition to health and education services. Kiva's flexible, zero-interest capital will enable BRAC to expand its outreach in underserved regions and to women who have had no access to microfinance services.
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Blue Ridge welcomes Lix, Ehrmam, Resor
Authors Courtney Lix, Dr. Bart Ehrman and Joy Resor will both be discussing their recent works at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville.
• Lix will read from her new book Women of the Smokies at 2 p.m. Friday, May 6. As told by Lix, who brings the 20th female voice in this compilation, we learn in three parts how each woman's strength of character and accomplishments has contributed to the Smokies as we know them today.
• UNC Professor Ehrman will read from and discuss his new book Jesus Before the Gospels: How the Earliest Christians Remembered, Changed, and Invented Their Stories of the Savior at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7.
• Resor will read from her book Go In Joy! An Alphabetical Adventure at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7. The book offers an authentic ride beyond inspiring, lyrical words. This engaging, relatable book of essays, poems and questions offers touchstones that deliver "ah-ha" moments.
To reserve copies of these books or for more information, visit www.blueridgebooks.com.
Cook to release latest book
Franklin native and Western Carolina University alumnus Tyler Cook will release his second novel Aluria at a special release party at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin.
In order to save his teenage crush, Jason Conner allows an extra-terrestrial spirit, named Aluria, to inhabit his body. At that moment, Jason vowed to protect the innocent and hunt down the guilty, avenging those that were tragically taken from him. But while Jason thought that his first enemy, Raiz, was long deceased, the evil sorcerer returns to Canton to obtain what Jason robbed him of — magical item that grants anyone who possesses, it infinite power. Aluria is the first in a series that tells a story about heroism, love and hope.
In 2014, Cook released A Guide to Historic Dillsboro, now an award-winning book that celebrates the historic town of Dillsboro, as well as raising money for the Appalachian Women's Museum. Later that year, he wrote The One, which was released in early 2015.
Books Unlimited will provide copies of Cook's books at the event on May 7. Reservations can be made by calling 828.369.7942.
Casada to discuss Swain 'mountain characters'
Well-known outdoors writer and enthusiast Jim Casada will host the presentation "Profiles in Mountain Character: Memorable Swain County Folks" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the Swain County Genealogical and Historical Society library in Bryson City.
Casada will be sharing stories of local people with "at least an underpinning of the hard truth, although it's a mighty poor piece of cloth that can use no embroidery."
Some of these mountain characters were Mark Cathey, Frank Young, Britt McCracken, childhood neighbor Aunt Mag, Grandpa Joe, Granville Calhoun, Sam Hunnicutt, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Black, Quill Rose, Granville Calhoun, and others.
Casada, who calls himself a "son of the Smokies" is a native of Bryson City. After teaching at Withrop University for 25 years, he retired to devote all of his energies to writing. He is a long-time member of a number of outdoor writers' groups and has served as president of several of those organizations. He was a founding board member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association. He has won upwards of 170 awards from regional and national organizations for his writing, photography and contributions to angling literature.
Conversation and refreshments will follow the presentation. After the presentation, Casada will sign books and they will be available for purchase. Open to the public and no admission charge.
WCU faculty book reception
There will be a reception for two WCU professors to celebrate the release of their recently published books at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.
Associate professor Justin Menickelli and Ryan Pickens wrote The Definitive Guide to Disc Golf. This book is much more than just a basic "how to" manual — it is a thoughtful, fascinating, and thoroughly enjoyable exploration of the history, nature, science, and skills of disc golf.
Jessie Swigger, director of WCU's Public History Program, has written History is Bunk: Assembling the Past at Henry Ford's Greenfield Village. This book examines the large outdoor museum Henry Ford established in 1929. Swigger analyzes the dialogue between museum administrators and their audiences by considering the many contexts that have shaped Greenfield Village. The result is a book that simultaneously provides the most complete extant history of the site and an intimate look at how the past is assembled and constructed at history museums.
There will be light refreshments served at the reception. To reserve copies of the book, call 828.586.9499.
Chappell releases fantasy novel
Poet and novelist Fred Chappell will read and sign his new fantasy novel A Shadow All of Light at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.
In the book, a young man sets off on a journey to become the apprentice of a master shadow thief. His mysterious master challenges him with difficult mental and physical tests, setting in motion adventures with con men, monsters, ingenious detection, cats and pirates.
Chappell is a former professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was the Poet Laureate of North Carolina from 1997 to 2002. His 1968 novel Dagon was named the Best Foreign Book of the Year by the Academie Francaise. Chappell's literary awards include the Aiken Taylor Award for Modern American Poetry, the Prix de Meilleur des Livres Etrangers, the Bollingen Prize, and the T. S. Eliot Prize. He has also won two World Fantasy Awards.
History of Women in the Smokies
Courtney Lix will present her book Women of the Smokies at 10 a.m. Friday, May 6, at the Swain County Visitor Center in Bryson City. She will also speak at 2 p.m. that day at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville, and at 6:30 p.m. at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.
The book chronicles the women who contributed to making the Smokies what we know today. The idea for the book, according to Lix, came from a series of articles she began writing for Smokies Life Magazine, GSMA's bi-annual magazine featuring stories about an array of Smoky Mountain-centric topics.
"My research suggested that the lives and contributions of women in the national park area were under-documented and underappreciated," she said. "The book emerged in response to that."
Lix will share some of the stories of these women and sign books.
How Langston Hughes influenced MLK Jr.
N.C. State English professor Jason Miller will present his book Origins of the Dream: Hughes's Poetry and King's Rhetoric at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.
For years, some scholars have privately suspected Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech was connected to Langston Hughes's poetry, and the link between the two was purposefully veiled through careful allusions in King's orations. In Origins of the Dream, Miller lifts that veil to demonstrate how Hughes' revolutionary poetry became a measurable inflection in King's voice, and that the influence can be found in more than just the one famous speech.
WWII vet to present poetry
Canton resident, World War II veteran and poet Paul Willis will read from his collection Reflections of a World War II Veteran at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.
Willis fought in the hedgerows of Normandy, across Europe and survived the Battle of the Bulge. His poetry reflects his rich personal experiences and his love of history.
To reserve copies of the book, call City Lights Bookstore at 828.586.9499.
•Author Joy Resor will read from her book Go In Joy! An Alphabetical Adventure at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville. The book offers an authentic ride beyond inspiring, lyrical words. This engaging, relatable book of essays, poems and questions offers touchstones that deliver "ah-ha" moments. www.blueridgebooksnc.com.


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San Diego sees drop in office vacancies in '11
San Diego County's office vacancy inched down to 13.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011, dropping below the 14 percent mark for the first time since 2007, according to the CoStar Group. The rate stood at 14 percent in the third quarter and 14.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010.
The latest San Diego rate compared with a U.S. rate of 13 percent, down from 13.2 percent in the third quarter and 13.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010.
The San Diego rate peaked at 15.3 percent in the first quarter of 2010 and saw its lowest rate in recent years at 8.4 percent in 2005.
TD Ameritrade signed the largest lease of the year, 111,318 square feet at 5010 Waterridge in Sorrento Mesa, followed by Cooley Godward Kronish for 89,309 square feet at 4401 Eastgate Mall in the UTC area, and Cytori Therapeutics at 3020-3030 Callan Road on Torrey Pines Mesa.
Rental rates were barely changed at $25.40 per square foot per year, one cent lower than in the third quarter. For the year, the rate was down from $26.05.
Sales through the third quarter included 28 transactions worth $403.5 million, compared with 33 worth $538.1 million for the same period in 2010. The largest sale was for Pacific Center, two towers of 433,320 square feet at 1455 Frazee Road in Mission Valley. CommonWealth Partners was the buyer, and the seller was GE Asset Management.
Among the properties listed as sold in the year-end report was the Union-Tribune Building. Manchester Financial Group, doing business as Mission Valley Holdings, bought the 38-year-old, 246,000-square-foot building for $42.5 million from Platinum Equity. CoStar said Platinum had bought the building in a six-property portfolio for $51.2 million in 2009. No separate sale price was given for the adjacent printing plant.
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One of my absolute favourite shots from a Left 4 Dead shoot that I did with Pan and Stillvisions last year. This shot was taken by an old water tunnel in a stream behind a school in my neighbourhood. It was so much fun shooting in my local area. I love the photos from this shoot so much!
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This is so great! I am not familiar with L4D but I think you look awesome The scenery is fabulous too, local shoots are great because you come up with really neat things which are unique.
Thanks a lot! It's rare that I seem to think about doing shoots outside of cons, but it's so much better to scout out locations and do shoots when there is more time to play around and find neat photo opportunities. I know the shoots you do with your costumes are always really great to look at because you go to really cool locations. (^^) It really adds to a costume. (^^)
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It's "Waiting to be processed" for ages, with other words: vid doesn't work for me :'(
Star Wars: Movie Duels is a single player Jedi Academy: Total Conversion. Movie Duels will let you relive the most famous duels from Star Wars Episode 1, 2 and 3.
It's "Waiting to be processed" for ages, with other words: vid doesn't work for me :'(
i have the same error
The video doesn't work =/ sadly
now it works, and it looks cool :D
Any chance of an arena map then? :p
Hmm... now thats really good! Have you made the animations yourself?
Yes, I have
Impressive...most impressive :P
the left arm looks a bit too "stiff" during the walking animation, maybe let it move a bit forward and backward while moving, but anyway, great work :)
This is a preview-video of new animations, sounds, and visual effects for the Super Battle Droid in MD2
The model is original made by: Chairwalker


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Expeditionary Contracting Command NCO Spotlight
October 26, 2010
By Expeditionary Contracting Command
Staff Sgt. (P) Marquiesha R. McKenzie, 629th Contingency Contracting Team, Republic of South Korea, is the noncommissioned officer in charge of a 15-person detachment that provides proactive cradle to grave contracting support for Osan Air Force Base.
McKenzie is dedicated to supporting the most demanding customers in Korea, the 7th U.S. Air Force and its 51st Fighter Wing. McKenzie readily volunteers to ensure the mission is met on time to meet the critical needs of the Osan military and civilian community.
McKenzie provided contracting support to U.S. Army Pacific for the Cobra Gold 2010 exercise as the contracting officer for transportation requirements. As a member of the Cobra Gold 10 Joint Contracting Cell, consisting of five contracting officers, two Marines and three Soldiers, the cell executed more than 2,000 contracts valued at over $3.5 million.
The contracts supported humanitarian assistance missions throughout Thailand, including seven medical civic action program sites and five engineering civic action program sites. McKenzie was responsible for more than 600 individual contract actions valued over $750K. Her relentless coordination with the joint task force forward/rear joint logistical section and her Thai commercial contractors, demonstrated her outstanding management skill and determination to ensure the Warfighter received the best commercial contract support.
Prior to her assignment at Osan, McKenzie was assigned to the 411th Contracting Support Brigade Headquarters, Construction and Supply Division as a contracting specialist. While there, she performed post and pre-award contractual actions exceeding $500,000 in direct support of U.S. Forces Korea units in the Republic of Korea and processed 50 contracts in support of the brigade's close-out program, valued in excess of $2 millions.
Her accolades are plentiful due to her work ethic. She was the first NCO in the 411th CSB to receive a contracting warrant and received a coin of excellence from Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, commander, Army Materiel Command, for excellence in mission support.
McKenzie also established the brigade's first equal opportunity program, training more than 100 military, civilian, and Korean national employees quarterly on all EO mandatory training. The program achieved commendable ratings during the 8th U.S. Army's first command inspection, and has allowed the contracting workforce in the 411th CSB to operate optimally under the Army Values.
McKenzie has obtained Level 1 Accreditation in Contingency Contracting and was recently selected for the Army Degree Completion Program scheduled to start in the spring of 2011.


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Translogic on the Evolution of Chevy's Legendary Small-Block
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With three weeks left to Election Day, national Democrats are considering putting money into Colorado's 5th Congressional District race between Democrat Jay Fawcett and Republican Doug Lamborn.
U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel of Illinois, who heads the House Democrats' campaign efforts, also said financial backing will continue for Ed Perlmutter's bid for the open 7th Congressional District seat and Angie Paccione's quest to topple incumbent Republican Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave in the 4th District.
Those two races, Emanuel said, have a good shot for Democratic gains.
"We see that all of Colorado is a unique opportunity for the Democrats," said Emanuel, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
The DCCC recently rated the Faw cett-Lamborn race as an "Emerging Race," which is used for unexpectedly competitive seats.
Neither party has spent any money in that district, but "that doesn't mean we won't," Emanuel said.
The 3rd District seat held by Democratic incumbent Rep. John Salazar, who is running against Republican Scott Tipton, is considered relatively safe, said Emanuel.
The DCCC has spent $731,335 backing Perlmutter and $91,575 for Paccione, according to federal records compiled by politicalmoneyline.com. The National Republican Congressional Committee has spent nearly $950,000 on behalf of Musgrave and $213,335 for Rick O'Don nell, who is running against Perlmutter.
Jonathan Collegio, an NRCC spokesman, said Emanuel can "huff and puff" but won't be able to back up his claims come Nov. 7.
"If the Democrats were serious, they would open up their checkbooks in District 4 and 5," he said. "Fawcett is running in an an overwhelmingly Republican district. The Democrats have to do a lot more than talk there."
Republicans enjoy a 2-to-1 voter registration edge in the 5th District. GOP Congressman Joel Hefley held the seat for 20 years before deciding to retire this election. He has declined to endorse Lamborn as his successor.
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After taking D'Angelo Russell with the #2 overall pick and surprising nearly everyone by selecting Larry Nance Jr. with the 27th overall selection, there were several directions the team could go with their final pick in the draft. With the 34th selection, the logical choice would be to draft not just the best player left on the team's board, but, hopefully, a player who could either play center or was a pure wing player.
Well, the Lakers went with the latter by drafting Stanford small forward Anthony Brown. Brown wasn't a player I looked at closely, but when looking at his numbers and watching some tape on him, he looks to be a fine selection for where the Lakers got him. Brown measured 6'8″ with a 6'11" wingspan at the draft combine. This is prototypical size for an NBA wing, serving him well as he moves up to the next level.
But the Lakers did not draft him for his size, they drafted him because he can flat out shoot the ball.


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Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 763 reviewers.
Rated 2 out of 5 by San29 Disappointed I was very disappointed in this hotel overall. The front desk staff was very friendly when I checked in but as soon as I entered my room there were little things that just kept adding up. There was orange and black mold in the tub, white toothpaste residue around the sink, the stir sticks for the coffee had old dried coffee on them, and half of the tv channels weren't working. I would have called to change rooms but honestly I was so tired from traveling I really just wanted to rest. The next morning when I ordered room service, the staff member who took my order was extremely unfriendly and took it upon himself to correct me when I guess I ordered an omelet the wrong way. The staff member who delivered the food though was very nice and made the experience a bit better. This was the same service I received each morning when I ordered breakfast. I can't imagine taking someone's breakfast order is that difficult or stressful, the staff could have at least been courteous and not sarcastic when taking my orders. Each morning as well, I noticed that the cleaning staff would continuously not refill my coffee/tea area and leave little things around the room so that I could tell they did just a quick run through. Considering I found toothpaste residue around the sink when I first arrived, I'm not surprised that the room was looked after so poorly. I was really looking forward to staying at this hotel considering the Westin brand is well known and held in high esteem for its comfort. After this experience however, I know that this will be my last time at a Westin. For almost $400 per night, this hotel was definitely not worth it. November 7, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by jpizzica Pleasant stay....with one exception My overall stay at the Westin Copley Place was a positive experience - The reception staff were efficient and the hotel is well situated and comfortable. In fact had I not had to deal with the concierge this review would have ended on that note. My dealings with the concierge however hung a negative cloud over my stay. This hotel is serviced by a regular airport shuttle which arrives every 30 mins. I approached the concierge requesting some indication of which shuttle would be best to take in order that I reach the airport in plenty of time for my flight. Unfortunately the concierge I spoke to absolutely refused to give me this information, was unpleasant to deal with, and eventually flatly told me that she would never take a shuttle and would take a taxi. I finally gave up and had to contact the shuttle service by myself to get this information which was an unnecessary waste of my time. November 6, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by MysticHermit Wonderful experience in a wonderful location I loved the location of the hotel and how well maintained the rooms were. The staff were extremely helpful and I enjoyed staying at this place. November 6, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Felicia03 The Hotel is lovely a The Hotel was extremely accommodating and the staff very friendly. November 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by NotDonna Dorna Braswell Great staff from start to finish! November 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Veedee Great Weekend Escape We had a woderful weekend at the Westin Copley. Great room with an amazing view of the city. Shop at the mall and dinner/breakfast in the hotel. Highly recommend a weekend getaway at the Westin Copley.. November 4, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Joze Great stay! We had a wonderful stay. We were fortunate to receive an upgrade to our room to a suite. THe room was beautiful with so much space...and a unbelievable view of the city!!! Everyone at the hotel was very professional and the service was amazing! November 4, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Chocolate2 Disappointed We arrived on Sunday afternoon for our nephew's wedding. When we went to bed around midnight, I found a tear in the sheets and the light on the clock did not work. Not a big deal, but with the price that we paid it was disappointing. November 2, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Patrick99 Long Lines and Annoying Housekeeping I have stayed at this hotel many times, and this time we were in town for an event in the city and used points to pay for the room. We arrived in the evening. We were in a hurry so I parked at the hotel, but be warned the almost $50 parking per night is outrageous. There are garages nearby that charge $15. I don't pay that much in Manhattan! There was a very long line at check-in, it took almost 20 minutes to get through the line, even using the Platinum line. We were upgraded to a corner junior suite, which has AMAZING views. This makes the hotel worth it! OSushi just outside the lobby in the mall is amazing food too. Since it was a late evening event, we were in late and had a 4pm late check-out. There was no "Do Not Disturb sign in the room, but we put the latch on the door to signify that and went to sleep. We were awakened 5 times by housekeeping, despite us telling them no, and we were leaving at 4pm. They even came back twice to ask again what time we were leaving, and woke us up. That is unacceptable, even for a free room with points, as those points are valuable! I have had issues with annoying housekeeping here before, and I will think twice about staying when I want to sleep in. I will be in that position this weekend in Boston, so I have already reserved another SPG property. Hopefully they can realize it and fix the situation. October 30, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by DrNorma2 great hotel. cable tv options need work I enjoyed my stay at this hotel for a conference but was disappointed not to be able to watch my favorite cable TV. There was FOX and CNN but no MSNBC. Very disappointing. I couldn't wait to leave. October 28, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by 20s13 Disappointing. Bad value. Needs much improvement. Was NOT worth the cost f the room, even considering location. I truly wish I had stayed at one of the newer local hotels. At any given time, some elevators and escalators were not working. The decor is dated and tired. In my room the key didn't work twice and had to be replaced - requiring 2 trips to the lobby. The remote didn't work, only had one bathrobe, was short on pillows. Staff was responsive, but this is basic stuff that shouldn't require guest intervention. Place needs a big makeover in look and service. October 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by n2shopping Great Service. Great Location It was our first visit to Boston. Impeccable service from all staff members. We arrived early morning on Columbus Day weekend. A nice gentleman welcomed us. The hotel was completely booked, but we were told we would be checked in as soon as a room became available. Had breakfast at the Huntington. We got our rooms by 12:30. Very satisfied with our accommodations. October 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by AmeliaBedelia Fantastic Location and Amenities This was a great stay for me during The Head of the Charles weekend in Boston. The green line has a station one block from the main entrance to the hotel. The Copley Place Mall and parking were super convenient due to the connected walkway. I paid for an upgrade to my original reservation and had a room with a view to the Charles River. Awesome get-away weekend! The only drawback was the bathroom floor was covered with hair from a previous guest and I had to call housekeeping to come clean before we unpacked. Yes, I did check the bedsheets and such afterwards and all was fine. October 25, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by HalS This hotel has a great location But the cleanliness of the room was not that good : hair in the bathtub. Too much dust. A fee has to be paid for internet in the room and the connection was extremely bad ! We have to wait in line to take the elevator ! Very nice lobby, very nice bar. Conerning the breakfast, the choice is very limited. October 23, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Jer56 No heavenly bath here! I upgraded to a suite which I had to pay for after booking the room with points. No king bed rooms available even in the suites. The bathroom was so small you could not get out of the shower with the door open without stepping on the toilet. It only had a single vanity and the rest of the counter could not be used because the toilet was in the way. I don't know why they would put 2 beds in this nice suite if you can only fit one person in the bathroom. There was no double shower head that we all love in the heavenly bath, but a square rain head that had weak pressure. If all the bathrooms are like this in this hotel. I would never stay here again! October 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by CFAConferenceAttendee Boston Conference The Westin Copley Square is conveniently located to all the import parts of Boston while being a short 15 minute cab ride from the airport. The local area is full of great restaurants and bars. A nice setting for the conference I was attending. The hotel is modern and up to date with all the conveniences. The staff goes out of their way to help. October 21, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Lyssi Needs Improvement The hotel felt like it had been a nice hotel at one point, and then fell off because of budget cuts. I was disappointed in the quality of the room, and the front desk service. I had called to let the desk know that my mini bar had no items, and was broken in a few pieces. I was told there is no mini bar service and that someone would come fix it. Not only was there no apology for the inconvenience, but no one came to fix the mini bar at any point during my stay. I should have been told upon check in that there is no mini bar and where I can pick up water, sodas, etc. October 21, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by deevee room with a view My stay at the Westin Copley was wonderful because we got a room with a view. Each morning I turned the room chair to face the Charles River and watched rowers practice for the Head of the Charles race and sailboats peacefully floating along the river. This stay, we ended up paying with extra points, and not being offered an SPG gold member upgrade, as we are sometimes offered. Downside: the room had a musty odor which never went away. Some towels needed to be replaced before being used, but the staff was helpful and courteous and did so with a smile. However, the beds were top quality, and the view was marvelous. October 21, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by LRH51 Wonderful staff We can't say enough good things about the registration staff and management. Not only did they provide us with the best possible upgrade but learned that it was our anniversary. We arrived back to our room after spending a day exploring Boston and while figuring out where we wanted to go to dinner a knock at the door revealed one of the staff with a bottle of champagne and chocolates. Despite the size of the Westin we felt like we were in a boutique hotel. Thanks to everyone on the staff for making our stay wonderful. October 19, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ryon Boston Beauty Friendly, clean, convenience to Boston sights. In hotel restaurants very good. Sea food terrific ! October 18, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Pavlov Excellent corporate facility The concierge staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. October 17, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by kelawai Conveniently located with efficient staff Great location within walking distance to heart of Boston. Staff was well trained and efficient. There was a small incidence which involved other noisy hotel guests on our floor. The hotel security dealt with it professionally and got this issue resolved promptly. October 15, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Nickname1122 Nothing Special We decided to splurge and reserved a junior suite. The cost was $550 per night. The room had 2 queens and a pull-out sofa. The beds and sheets were comfortable and clean. The room floor was not particularly clean, with food, toys and dust-bunnies a-plenty around the beds. The bathroom was cramped for a suite with no dressing mirror. The coffee maker was not stocked upon arrival. There were 2 bottles of complimentary water in the room, which was appreciated. The toilet required numerous flushes to operate correctly. The staff was friendly and the location is very good. Valet parking was $40 per night For the money, one can do much better. October 14, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by rick05 Great Location Easy/efficient check in. Platinum status recognized with a junior suite upgrade and late checkout offer (which we used). Very good breakfast. Only negatives: small bathroom & slamming doors. Would stay again. October 10, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by FROIDIE This Westin has a fabulous location. The Westin Copley is great for a weekend away to shop, dine and take in the latest exhibits at the cities fabulous museums. Enjoyed a fun jaunt with some gal friends!! October 9, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by SergioHR This hotel has a great location Fill things could improve, like do not charge a bottom of water US$ 4.50. October 7, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Bfan8 Great location, for a price Pro: location, great view, clean room, very comfortable bed, helpful front desk staff Con: no free internet access in room, no fridge in room, no SPG check-in line open, very expensive parking Overall good experience, although expected more from a flagship Starwood property as you do pay a premium for such a great location and do not get anything extra in return. October 6, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by CJeffrey Main Lobby Seating Arrangement The Main Lobby's seating areas are arranged with sofas and chairs clustered around coffee tables. This may look nice but it is a very inefficient seating arrangement. Often less than half of the seating is taken around the table, but due to the arrangement of the chairs and sofas, it is not welcoming to other parties because it appears to be intruding on the occupiers territory. My coworker and I sat down in a cluster of a sofa and 4 chairs. There was a couple occupying the end of the sofa and one adjacent chair. We sat at the other end. Evidently they were having a serious conversation but our presence caused them to stop and separately depart. These clusters, while appearing nicely arranged are not inviting for shared use. October 4, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by speedy2013 Westin Copley Place Boston The Junior Suite was just incredible! October 4, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Tzah Location We can always count on people like Lincoln at Service Express. Helpful, caring and very efficient and reliable. Professional. Front office - Shazia who is accommodating and cheerful and knows her job well. Evan, Ismail and Shun Tao always looking out for guests. Know their job well . But their caring attitude brings them a notch above many others in the industry. The Westin Copley should leverage on its people. Front office service is patchy, from the very good like Shazia to many indifferent ones. The effort though is quite evident that many do try. . The lobby area can be improved. It is often in disarray and messy. Not tidy and elegant. More like the waiting room of a train station .. October 3, 2013


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On Sunday I spent the whole day in down-town Toronto at a writers, authors, bookseller, publishers festival. It was called WOTS - ( Word on the Street) and it was such fun.
I met so many wonderful people and ones that were full of good advice and encouragement.
I managed to stay away from all the food vendors and I had a lovely day. I took yoghurt, granola bars and some snacks down so did not eat much else down there.
This is me at the WORD GUILD BOOTH......talking to one of the members.
I met a few of the contributors of the "A second cup of Hot apple Cider" book.
The night before going down to the festival I read a story in the book that resonated with me called: " O Canada" by Marguerite Cummings. When I got to the festival and visited their booth, she was there! Marguerite was there! We met and chatted and made friends!
Here is a photo of us together!
After the festival I went over the the St Lawrence Hall on King street for the screening of my dear friend Eleanor Mc Grath's Documentary called : " KANATA; An Irish story"
Congrats to her...for firstly being selected to screen at COMMFfest 2011 and then for winning the "best Documentary" award!
I was on my feet all day so that counts for expending energy!
Last night I did the 2nd workout in week 4 of Couch to 5 km and it was not easy....but a little easier than the first work out was.
I hope the next one will be easier, the schedule for week 5 looks daunting! but I will keep in mind that I have come a long way since starting the program!
Tomorrow is weigh in, I admit I am a little nervous about it, I had lost another pound by Saturday but Sunday and Monday's weigh in were not as good, ( gained it back) so I am not sure where tomorrow's weigh in will leave me.
That is what I get for not being able to have my SALAD A DAY for a few days!
Next week MONDAY I start swim training again! OH MAN! I feel so unprepared! But at least we will all be in the same "boat" or should I say pool!
I MIGHT have a conference to go to on Thursday and Friday...am waiting to hear....pray it comes through....I really want to go.
Making progress on the book....Chapter one goes to the proof readers on MONDAY! Whoo hoo!
ONE STEP AT A TIME!!!! ONE STEP...one foot in front of the other, that is how life is!
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A popular ride at amusement parks is illustrated in the figure . Inthis ride, people sit in a swing that is suspended from a rotatingarm. Riders are at a distance of 12 from the axis ofrotation and move with a speed of 35 .
Find theangle the supporting wires make withthe vertical. Explain, why the angle doesn't depend on the weightof the rider.
I found thecentripetal acceleration to be 20 m/s but I cannot figure out howto calculate that angle. Please help me!


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Nine years ago, then-Gov. Gary Locke spoke bravely of tearing down Lakewood's gloomy Western State Hospital, the state's biggest mental institution other than the state capitol building, and replacing it with a modern treatment facility. Instead, he cut its budget. Now 136 years old, it has been repaired and repainted and expanded, through it remains a monument to loony-bin history. Ice-pick lobotomies and first-resort electro shock thrived there; actress Frances Farmer was "treated" there. Untold mistakes and mysteries are buried there. And, with the mental health system's chronic funding shortfalls, it still houses those who shouldn't be there.
It hadn't been much better in Oregon, but yesterday, down in Salem, they began to do something about their Cuckoo's Nest. A track hoe took its first bite out of an obsolete and unsafe three-story wing of Oregon State Hospital, and a contractor will turn it into rubble over the next two weeks. Remembered as the backdrop for the Jack Nicholson movie based on Ken Kesey's One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, it will be replaced by a 620-bed, $280 million facility. Oregon's change of heart resulted in part because OSH no longer could be neglected. Two Oregonian editorial writers, by reporting rather than merely opining, won a 2006 Pulitzer Prize for reminding the public what it was underwriting. Worth re-reading, especially in Olympia, is this:
Eva York died in a bathtub in 1896 at the Oregon Asylum for the Insane. After an inquest, which absolved the hospital staff of any blame, no one claimed her corpse, so she was buried in the asylum cemetery and forgotten. Eighteen years later Eva's remains were exhumed, cremated, placed in a copper urn and forgotten all over again. Today the corroding canister containing her ashes sits on a plain pine shelf in what's called the "Cremains Room" at the 122-year-old Salem institution, now known as the Oregon State Hospital. ...If Eva York is a symbol of Oregon neglect, the hospital itself its physical hulk is a full-blown metaphor. The tub that she died in is still there, gathering mold and rat droppings in an abandoned wing that's creepier than any haunted house one might imagine. Occupied spaces of the hospital are cheerier only by comparison. They comprise a foreboding, ramshackle collection of additions to the original 1883 structure along with several decrepit satellite buildings, the newest of which is more than a half-century old.
Patients spend their hours locked in jam-packed day rooms connected by long, dreary corridors to their prisonlike sleeping quarters, crammed with more bodies than they were designed for. They gaze out windows covered with oppressive security screens, and they stare at visitors coming and going on balky, creaky old elevators. No wonder the makers of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," the Oscar-winning movie based on Ken Kesey's novel, chose to film it at the Oregon State Hospital. It was a fright 30 years ago, and the place still looks the same today...
On Monday, when the 2005 Oregon Legislature convenes, all 90 members should mark May 16 on their desk calendars. That's the deadline for presentation of this [new hospital] blueprint. It will likely call for a years-long project requiring tens of millions of dollars to build a smaller, modern hospital and an enlarged network of community mental health centers that would be less costly to operate and more effective at treating patients. Every legislator must commit right now to moving Oregon mental health care out of the dark shadows of its 19th-century roots.


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Dr. Wallach starts today's show discussing dementia. Citing a study from India that found those who spoke several languages had a delay in dementia of at least four years. Also citing several other studies that have found increases in cognition by excrcising the mind through reading. Outlining the four different types of dementia the causes and possible ways to reverse the symptoms.
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Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article concerning studies of fast food's effects on the brain. A study from the University of Toronto offered to give people a small cash reward the next day or a larger payout a week later. Those who were asked while in a fast food line were 40% more likely take the quicker payout compared to people asked in a full service restaurant. Connecticut College study found that rats offered Oreo cookies, cocaine or morphine were just as attracted to the cookies as the drugs. In fact when researchers examined the rat's brains they found those getting the cookies showed greater pleasure center activation than those getting the drugs.
Richard asks Dr. Wallach for advice on quitting smoking.
Cammie asks Dr. Wallach if Youngevity gets involved in fund raising.
Stan has several health challenges including high blood pressure, elevated liver enzymes and is over weight.
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