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The internet is a great and wondrous thing, where with just a few key word searches, you can find anything and everything, including pay data. But is typing "software engineer salary" into your search engine and then using the information you find really the best way to figure out what to pay for your jobs? Here are five questions to consider if you're thinking about using free salary data to make pay decisions.
Wow! Can you believe it that we're half way through our 4-Part Comp Glossary bringing you closer to 'comp'lete mastery of the compensation language?! In part 3, we bring to you: Pay Structures.
Hiring great people starts with offering them a competitive work culture and compensation package. PayScale's 2015 Compensation Best Practices Report revealed that a top concern for companies is attracting and retaining the best talent. However, the way any human resource manager handles compensation negotiations must be carefully balanced with other factors.
In our never-ending quest to keep human resource and compensation managers informed and educated about compensation best practices, here is our second part in our two-part series on Building Salary Ranges for Beginners. Enjoy!
By Jenni Marquez, CCP, PayScale Compensation Professional
"What's the typical salary range for an administrative assistant?" Talk about a loaded question! Here at PayScale, we work with a lot of companies who are trying to determine typical salary ranges for their jobs. What are the signs that your organization needs a salary range overhaul?
At the intersection of business objectives and recruitment is a strong compensation strategy. It's what makes an organization stand out among the competition. But, how can you peer into the future and determine the best course of action when these goals keep changing?
PayScale's 2015 Compensation Best Practices Report indicates that HR technology will become hugely important in the coming years. But, with all this use of technology, how well is the average human resource professional handling an increasing amount of organizational big data?
Got comp? Check out the latest video in PayScale's new series, Ask a Comp Pro!
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It's that time of the year again. Proxy season is wrapping up. You are probably working at one of the 98% of public companies who passed their Say on Pay vote with flying colors. Or, you work at one of the 100% of private companies that don't worry about it. Polls and surveys usually show June and July as the slowest months of any compensation professional's year. This is especially true for those who focus on executive compensation.
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As I mentioned in an earlier post, performance equity instruments still get lumped together like a bowl of mixed nuts. Of these instruments, Performance Accelerated Units (PAUs) are one of the easiest for participants to understand. Essentially, they are time-based RSUs with vesting that accelerates if certain goals or triggers are met. It is important to note that PAUs are not strictly pay for performance because value is built in from the start and vesting will occur based on service if the goals are not met. This makes them nearly the polar opposite of the Performance Equity Units (PEUs) were covered in my last equity compensation post.
Pay ratios are the most commonly used tool when discussing the unfairness between executive pay and that of the rank and file. Recently, on the PayScale Career News blog which caters to individuals managing their careers, there was an article showing CEO-worker pay ratios at several well-known companies. Ratios like 1,034:1 (Walmart) and 0:1 (Google) are attention grabbers. The question is whether this tells all, or even a significant portion, of the real story.
Dan Walter, Performensation
month I covered Restricted Stock Shares (RSS), today's post covers Restricted
Stock Units (RSUs). Where RSS and Stock Options are cousins, RSS and RSUs are
siblings. RSS is the older sibling, with more years and experience under its
belt. RSUs are the new little sister who came by surprise and often gets more
attention than seems to be required. RSUs were seldom used before they shot
into the spotlight following the Dotcom crash of 1999-2000. Initially, they
were used to replace underwater stock options and slow the use of plan shares
approved by shareholders. They provided some protection against a decrease in
stock price and used somewhere between 25-50% of the shares require to provide
the same value as stock options. They quickly became a major component of the
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Welcome new and current families. Below you will find links to frequently used forms. These forms may be printed, completed and returned to the school office. Forms that are needed will be listed on the "Required Forms Checklist."
- Parent Teacher Collaborative Volunteer Form 2015-2016
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- Xavier University "Use Policy"
- Internet-Computer Release (please read Xavier University's "Use Policy" before signing)
- Photo Release
- Assumption of Risk and Release
- Lab School Calendar 2015-2016
- Lab School Handbook 2015-2016
- Required Forms Checklist
- Handbook Signature Form
- Extended Care Registration
- Statement of Non-Guilty/Conviction Form - Parents/Guardians
- Child's Medical Statement
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1. Plastic surgery on the conjunctiva.
Synonyms: conjunctiviplasty
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Western Oklahoma State College on probation after review of online courses
ALTUS — Western Oklahoma State College's accrediting board has placed the school on probation following a review of a controversial online course reportedly favored by college athletes.
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools found the college's 10-day accelerated online courses don't meet quality and rigor standards required of compressed-format courses.
As part of the probation, the board revoked approval for the college to offer accelerated online courses and programs.
According to a public disclosure notice the board released Thursday, college officials must allow students who are enrolled in the so-called quick credit courses to complete those courses in eight-week or 16-week formats. Officials must also submit a self-study before December 2014 showing that the college has resolved concerns the board raised about the courses.
The board will visit the college in the early spring of 2015 to see whether those issues have been resolved. Over the coming months, the board will review the college's other online and classroom-based courses.
The quick credit courses came under fire when a story published late last year in the Chronicle of Higher Education claimed the courses offer dubious college credit with minimal time and effort. According to the report, major college athletics programs use the courses to keep their athletes eligible to play.
According to the article, Western Oklahoma State College's online offerings are well-known among major college athletics programs nationwide as a good option when players find themselves in an academic bind. The article raises questions about the quality of the courses and lack of academic oversight.
The commission announced in November it would be sending reviewers to the Altus-based community college to review the accelerated online courses.
The college stopped offering 10-day online intersession courses after the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education released a report recommending the college immediately discontinue the courses. But college officials later announced plans to reinstate the courses using a similar format.
The board concluded the courses didn't meet a number of criteria required for accreditation, including showing a commitment to intellectual integrity and the quality of educational programs.
The courses netted the college $2.8 million in revenue during the 2011-2012 fiscal year, according to college records. That figure represented 18 percent of the college's total education and general revenue, which includes money the college receives through tuition and fees.
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When you talk about job security in WWE, you generally believe that the guys higher up on the card are the ones with the most comfort level backstage. However, someone on the bottom is feeling pretty confident. That someone is Curtis Axel. He knows that management loves having him around, so he does not walk on eggshells like some of his peers. Axel has one of the worst winning percentage, but he never complains about it at all.
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The world is full of frustrations that can contribute to premature aging. As we rush from work obligations to family obligations without any time to rest and care for ourselves, the effects of this lifestyle can begin to show in our bodies and faces. When the signs of premature aging begin to show themselves, it is time to look for the causes and address the problem.
Poor Diet
Poor nutrition is one of the obvious causes of premature aging. While aging is a natural process, it can be sped up when we do not feed our bodies with the nutrients that it needs to be strong and healthy. A diet that is rich in antioxidants is a natural and easy approach to premature aging that can have great affect on the way that you look and feel.
Antioxidants in the diet can fend off premature aging by fighting the cell destroying free radicals that are a manufactured by the body. Antioxidant rich foods include strawberries, blueberries, spinach and blackberries. The foods that you eat help to determine how well new cells are produced that affects the way your body will age.
Stress affects premature aging in a couple of different ways. The first way that a hectic lifestyle may affect the way that your body ages is due to lack of care. Constantly running from one thing to another leaves little time for proper nutrition or self-care. Living this way can leave its mark on your skin and body and make you look much older than you really are. The body also releases stress hormones that are actually healthy when released in small amounts. When the body is under chronic stress, the hormones are constantly released and this can have a negative effect on the skin.
Lack of Exercise
Taking care of the body is more than just providing proper nutrition. A lack of exercise and a sedentary lifestyle will cause excessive fat stores and sagging of the skin. Premature aging also results in muscle loss, and without a regular regimen of exercise including weight-bearing exercises, muscles are lost much faster. Exercise also produces energy and increases stamina. Without regular exercise and movement, the body begins to lose energy and strength.
Skin Care
Skin care products designed for aging skin can provide the moisture that older skin requires. Cosmetic products such as moisturizers will only fend off aging skin for a short time, but caring for the skin is one of the best ways to keep wrinkles and fine lines at bay. The sun can also cause the skin to age prematurely. The ultraviolet rays from the sun cause damage to the skin. With tanning or constant exposure to the sun the skin loses its ability to repair itself. This results in age spots and deep wrinkles.
Environmental Factors
The environment we live in has the ability to cause premature aging. The sun is an obvious environmental cause of aging, but pollution and toxic substances can damage the body's ability to heal and repair. Smoking or cigarette smoke damages the skin as well as harsh soaps and detergents used to clean the skin. Alcohol and drugs also cause premature aging if they are used in excess.
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I'm thinking about my mountain bike riding. Back 20 years ago when I was in my early 40s, I was riding everywhere - including steep mountain trails in Colorado. My son was in his early 20s and I was keeping up with him.
Now that I'm 63, I feel more like taking it easier, riding paved roads and trails, and sitting more upright. In fact, I recently switched out my stem and bars for riser stem and bars on my mountain bike. Now, I'm looking to do some touring with it, rack, panniers and all.
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Making the most of their time in the City of Lights, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen stepped out in Paris on Wednesday (March 5).
The "Full House" starlets got decked out in chic all-black ensembles as they made their way through the busy city streets.
She's been thoroughly enjoying her time at Paris Fashion Week, and Mary-Kate Olsen wasn't shy about showing off her engagement ring on Wednesday (March 5).
The "Full House" starlet showed up at the Louis Vuitton runway presentation and attracted all kinds of attention thanks to the left-hand sparkler given to her by French banker Olivier Sarkozy, who is 17 years her senior.
Taking care of business with her twin sister, newly-engaged Mary Kate Olsen left an office building in New York City on Monday (March 3).
The "Full House" star showed off her new bling as she headed outside while her talented twin Ashley Olsen stayed by her side.
They have been happily dating for nearly two years, and now it looks like Mary Kate Olsen is ready to take her romance with Olivier Sarkozy to the next level!
News broke on Friday (February 28), and according to sources who spoke with Us Weekly, the pair are engaged and headed to the alter!
She comes from a high-profile showbiz family, so it's a little surprising that Elizabeth Olsen has turned out so well-adjusted!
The "Martha Marcy May Marlene" actress dropped by "Watch What Happens Live" last night (February 19) to chat about a number of things, including which of her famous Olsen Twins sisters is her favorite.
He had a profound impact on the entertainment industry and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman was laid to rest during a private funeral ceremony in New York City today (February 7).
Enjoying some sunshine in the Big Apple, Mary Kate Olsen walked around Soho on Thursday (January 30).
The "Full House" star looked cute in a black fur coat, blue jeans, and a warm scarf as she carried her large handbag around town.
Gearing up for an outbound flight, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen departed from New York City on Tuesday (January 21).
While attempting to remain unnoticed, the 27-year-old twins were decked out in all-black ensembles as they made their way through the busy terminal.


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On December 17, 2002, Congress passed the E-Government Act to create a framework for federal agencies to better deliver services to citizens using IT and the Internet. Since then federal agencies have invested billions of dollars in IT systems to modernize government services, improve productivity, and make government more open. But along with these huge successes, these investments have also brought challenges including cybersecurity threats, privacy concerns, and projects that have gone over budget. Join us on the ten year anniversary of the E-Government Act for a panel discussion with some of the leaders who have helped create and shape e-government over the past decade. They will reflect on the history of e-government, its current state, and how e-government can be improved over the next ten years.
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Halloween Quilling by nightingales-roseWatch
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Here is some quilling for Halloween!
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Success! Not as good as yours, but still really cool. What length of paper did you use? (if you remember)
I was using 8.5" and my pumpkin only came out about an inch tall
I was using 8.5" and my pumpkin only came out about an inch tall
Thank you so much! I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you . . . I'm not doing much quilling anymore! I don't remember for certain what length of paper I used for the pumpkin, but it was probably 11" . . . it still won't be very big! It's hard to tell from the picture, but the pumpkin's pretty small! Good luck!
I've never tried quilling before, but I really want to try doing this pumpkin!
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District 2A-2 football notebook: Little Axe ready for breakthrough season?
Breakthrough season for Indians?Little Axe has high expectations for 2009 after returning 15 starters from last season's 5-5 squad. Seven starters are back on offense, including quarterback Daniel Leonard, who threw for 1,159 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior. Leonard, a 6-foot-2, 220-pounder, also plays linebacker, a position at which the Indians are loaded. Junior Brandon Miller and junior Robby Dryden combined for 169 tackles. Dustin Hawkins, another linebacker, had 52 stops. The defense will be run by new defensive coordinator Jason Wheeler, who came in after years as an assistant for Norman. With the defense already proven and the offense bringing back so many starters, the only real question is how the offensive front develops. "We have a lot of returning skilled players, but (we're) inexperienced on the line," said coach Tony Smith. "The offensive line is young but talented." The Indians won more games last year than they had the previous two seasons combined.
MILLWOOD A UNANIMOUS PICKDistrict 2A-2 coaches were unanimous in there selection as the team to beat. Millwood, which was 10-3 last season and reached the third round of the playoffs, was tabbed as the top team even though the team returns just four starters on offense.
JONES LOOKS TO CONTINUETo earn a playoff berth last season, Jones had to win four of its final five games. This year, the Longhorns expect to get off to a better start but also play with the intensity they closed with. With nine starters back on defense, including standout tackle Micah Thompson, Jones boasts one of the district's best defensive units. The 6-4, 294-pound Thompson is being recruited by Oklahoma State and Texas Tech already, despite having two more years to play at Jones. Nathan Henthorn and Weston Frith, both senior linebackers, will form a stout wall behind Thompson. On offense, the Horns have four of five starters on the line back. They'll lead the way for running back Kris Vaughn, who ran for 700 yards in 2008.
LEXINGTON CAN BUILD ON SEASONLast year's school record 9-3 campaign and a playoff victory has Lexington thinking big again. And the Bulldogs have the firepower to return to the postseason. "Our strength is our experience on both sides of the ball," said Lexington coach Brad Beller. And there's a lot of it. Lex returns 18 starters. Four-year starting quarterback Seth Howard has thrown for more than 2,500 yards in his career and run for 2,000 more. And Howard will have a trio of proven runners with him in the backfield in John Somers, Travelle Pelkey and Steven Howard.
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The current population of Medford Metro is 211,538 with the median age of 51. Medford Metro's median household income is $49,154, and the average household net worth is $467,297.
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Age distribution represents the distribution of the population in Medford Metro by age group. In Medford Metro, the male-to-female ratio is 103,028:108,518, which is 3% lower than the ratio of Oregon, which is 1,967,853:2,011,595. Age demographic data is sourced from census, 2015.
Crime rate index represents the average crime rate for a local area in comparison to nearby areas and the national average. A crime index of 100 represents the national average. Medford Metro, has 31% less property crime than Oregon, and is 21% below the nation's average. Medford Metro, has 33% less personal crime than Oregon and when compared to that of United States, Medford Metro is 59% below the national average.
Marital status represents the percent of residents in Medford Metro that are single, married, widowed and divorced. In Medford Metro, 75% of people are married and 25% of people are single. The percent of people married is 1% lower than the ratio of Oregon, which is 76%. Marital data is sourced from census, 2015.
Household income distribution represents the distribution of Medford Metro income brackets at the household level. Overall, the median household income for Medford Metro is $49,154, which is 2% lower than that of Oregon ($50,346). Income data for Medford Metro is sourced from census, 2015.
Education data represents the highest level of education attained by residents in Medford Metro. In Medford Metro, 17% of residents 18 and over graduated from high school and 29% completed a Bachelor's degree or higher, which is 5% lower than that of Oregon. Education statistics is sourced from census, 2015.


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Leeds United Message Board
Seasons Greetings
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas.
All the best for 2011.
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Ha ha, Alan; so that's why I was so bloody cold! How did you know?
Andy's lying---he was as pissed as a fart and he fell over in the back garden and nodded off with his head facing the sky.
Sound man yourself, B4ts!
Like you, I spent this morning, freezing, trying in vain to spot the red moon on the horizon. Venus looked impressive. I went back to bed!
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There`s good boards and bad boards, slow boards and fast boards, but there ain`t nothing like the Leeds United Board! All the best for you and yours for the festive season and beyond!
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Ive noticed that Easy, went on the QPR board last week and their last post was February this year. Top of the league and still not shouting about it!!!
Leeds fans really are the best in the land.
And to you and all on this board! Great bunch!!
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Merry Christmas to everyone, and heres wishing for a very good 2011 for LUFC.


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UPDATED IMAGES Numerex and Savi have announced a technology partnership to co-develop what would be the first asset and shipment monitoring device that combines Global Satellite Positioning, active Radio Frequency Identification and Satellite Communications. The hybrid ST-694 GlobalTag is being developed to provide continuous seamless monitoring and precise location information of assets regardless of their physical location.Read More
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European Voice explores the balance between online advertisers' ability to track consumers and Internet users' privacy concerns with regard to personal data, which one European commissioner has described as the "currency of the digital world." The European Commission has suggested that building consumer confidence about data use will only help the online industry. The report examines the potential for new laws and recent efforts by Internet companies to prove that self-regulation can work. As the U.S. considers new regulations--and the EU plans to update its 26-year-old data protection directive--one consumer advocate notes, "Legislation needs to be kept flexible and general because we don't know where we will be, even in six months' time."
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Is there any chance I can ride directly from the hotel without risking immediate death?
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Temecula Councilwoman Maryann Edwards, a member of the council since 2005, was elected to serve as mayor in 2014 by her peers on the council Tuesday night.
The vote was 4-0 with Councilman Chuck Washington absent.
In Temecula, the position of mayor has been traditionally rotated among its five council members. The position, which is largely ceremonial, does not give the councilmember's vote any more weight.
Councilman Jeff Comerchero was named Mayor Pro Tem, which means he'll step in and run meetings and make appearances on behalf of the city if Edwards is unavailable.
"Congratulations to the both of you," said outgoing Mayor Mike Naggar.
In Temecula, the mayor's term runs through the calendar year so Edwards will take over as mayor on Jan. 1 of 2014.
Unlike in the city of Murrieta, there was no last minute intrigue associated with the changing of the mayoral guard. In Murrieta this year, the council bypassed the mayor pro tem, Kelly Bennett, to name Alan Long as mayor.
The terms of Edwards, Comerchero and Councilman Ron Roberts will terminate next year, which means Edwards, if she decides to run again, will be running for re-election as mayor.


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SF's second annual Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival is just days away. We can hardly wait for the weekend, and we're especially excited for this year's OSL night shows (details to come later today) to quench our thirst until Friday. But speaking of Friday, here are our picks for Friday's must-see acts at Outside Lands. We recommend getting well acquainted with the stage layouts before showing up and running around. It's going to be a tight schedule, so make sure you plan who you want to see beforehand. Here are our picks for the best of Friday.


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Dear President Obama:
After four years of struggling to avoid it, my wife and I were hit with the "F-bomb" last week, 3 April 2012. And I'm not talking about "firetruck" with five letters removed. Our dream home, in which we lived only three years and left four years ago for new jobs, was foreclosed.
It was a slippery slope to foreclosure fueled by circumstances which were largely out of our control. My wife's company "right-sized" in 2006 due to financial problems resulting from mismanagement, and she and a large proportion of other older employers were let go. She returned to higher education after 17 years in the private sector and found a part-time position at roughly half the salary.
Two years later she accepted a full-time position in a different city, which meant leaving our home, but more security. I followed and was able to also find work in higher education. The net impact on our family household income was roughly a 30% cut.
Our house was the model home in a private subdivision with large lots, lots of trees and a lake. It has a spacious kitchen, modern kitchen which looks out over roughly half-an-acre of woods, a large den with a functional and enhancing fire place, a formal dining room and large bedrooms upstairs. And yet there had been fewer than a half-dozen people look at the house in almost four years. The house was empty for almost 2 years primarily because the economy had tanked and the county had been overbuilt with homes.
And it's important to note that this wasn't a "McMansion." We bought the house for less than the loan amount for which we were qualified at the time.
After we moved, we almost managed to stay current with our payments despite our drop in income, double mortgages, lack of rent support, furloughs at the university, and a child with serious and expensive medical issues. In 36 months, we missed three payments and had made 19 straight payments when the playing field changed.
Then in September 2011, Goldman Sachs was forced to sell Litton Loan Servicing to Ocwen financial services. And EMC Mortgage, which serviced the second mortgage, was taken over by Chase.
On 1 October, I went online to pay both mortgages and was told by both companies that I couldn't make the monthly payment until we had paid the three late months. When I called the "Help" lines, I was told the same thing; either pay the three months past due or no payment would be accepted and we would be four months behind.
As I pointed out to the numerous agents with whom I spoke, had we had the money to make the past due payments, we would have made them. And the fact that both Litton and EMC had tacitly agreed to let us continue to make payments demonstrated that they had understood the reasons for the three months which had been missed.
I further pointed out that, if Ocwen and Chase would check the home sales in the county for that time, they would discover that home sales were basically at a standstill. But they had mortgagees who were willing to continue to make the monthly mortgage payments.
Logic doesn't trump the legal commitments or the banks' drive to become property owners. So, we began the process of dealing with the bureaucratic mazes which Ocwen and Chase have created to "help" customers to try and forestall the inevitable.
We asked to have the loan restructured so that the three, now four, now five, now six months of non-payments could be moved to the end of the contract term. Sorry, you can't qualify with a second. We applied to refinance the property. Sorry, you have too much income. Or your credit score's too low because of late mortgage payments.
We laid out our argument for the Ocwen ombudsman. Sorry, we've already told you, pay up or shut up.
Sisyphus' boulder was the size of a futbol (soccer ball) compared to the rocks Ocwen and Chase gave us. And Deutsche Bank bought our original first mortgage the day after we signed it. I can only assume that they're complicit in Ocwen's foreclosure business strategy.
The financial impact: reality. The mental and emotional drain on us and our family given that we were doing everything we could to honor our mortgage contracts: immeasurable.
So you and vice president Biden can set up a middle class task force and talk about getting the middle class – "the backbone of this country – up and running again."
That's only rhetoric as long as the soulless banks and mortgage companies that we as taxpayers helped bail out are driven by profit and refuse to see their customers as more than anonymous numbers on a balance sheet. We're resigned to the fact that we'll never be able to own another home. The lesson hasn't been lost on our children.
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Head Coach Scoot Googins Adds Nick Otte to Coaching Staff CINCINNATI – Xavier baseball head coach Scoot Googins has announced the addition of Nick Otte to the XU coaching staff. He will serve primarily as the pitching coach for the Musketeers after serving three years as an assistant at Miami (Ohio).
Houston Regional Day 3 Recap
Houston Regional host Rice and Xavier met in the afternoon game, playing for a spot in the regional final. The Owls cruised to a 12-5 victory over the Muskateers, setting up a re-match of Saturday night's Kansas State-Rice matchup in the finals. Here is your day 3 recap for the Houston Regional. (1) Rice 12, […]
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Here is your recap for the Houston TX regional. Kansas State 16 Xavier 8 HOUSTON, Texas – Justin Bloxom went 5-for-5 at the plate with two home runs as 14th-ranked Kansas State cruised to a 16-8 win over Xavier in its first-ever NCAA Regional baseball game Friday afternoon at Reckling Park. The Wildcats (42-16-1) belted […]
2009 NCAA Regional Preview: Houston
The Rice Owls will host the Houston Regional at Reckling Park after finishing in second place in the Conference USA regular season and winning the Conference USA Tournament title. Kansas State, the two seed, meets Xavier, the three seed, at 2 p.m. CT on Friday. Following that game, host Rice will take the field against […]
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I have visited China many times. Beside the many beautiful and famous places like Beijing, Xi'an or Shanghai there are many Off the Beaten Path Places in China, which have not yet been discovered by most tourists. Many people, even expirienced travells, are reluctant to leave the beaten path to discover small villages or even big unknown cities. They feel uneasy in places, where they do not speak the language. I just can say: even though I speak Chinese now, I travelled to unknown places in China, when I still did not know any Chinese. And in many places people do not even speak Mandarin! Don't be afraid! You'll always find a bed and something to eat and many, many friendly people showing you around.
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It's hard not to laugh at your ignorance there.
Achievements is what (at times) makes the game worth playing. Unless it's a god MP game (CoD4 at the time, for example.) There is almost no reason NOT to have Online Achievements. Why?
1) It helps MS get profit out of the Xbox LIVE gold service.
2) It keeps (even a crappy game) semi-alive.
3) People almost literally dispose of the game after the 1000/1000 is completed. Especially if you grinded for that game.
Back when CoD3 was hot this game was hella active. Not Treyarch's fault you felt like waiting until it was under $20 to try to get 1000/1000 on it. You will, but consider it a bigger obstacle for trying to purchase it later.
I'm ignorant because I hate online multiplayer achievements? Treyarch even realized their mistake after 2 game with BO not having online (competitive multiplayer) achievements. IMO online achievements usually lead to a worse online experience for the average gamer because people start to play for the achievements instead of for the objectives of the game mode.
1. Online achievements do not help MS make money on their LIVE service. Even if they do it is an insignificant amount. (Also, FYI, usually you lead an argument with your strongest point)
2. Online achievements may help to keep a crap game (like CoD3) active for a while, but at that point the games get ruined because the only people playing are boosters.
3. I don't really see how this point relates to online achievements.
I even believe that there was a poll on the main page at one time that the majority of the people who responded despised online achievements as well.
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I have a webserver running Windows 2008 R2 with IIS 7. The server is a member of the domain "mydomain.com". What I am trying to achieve is a SSO connection between the AD users and the web server. The problem is that users must connect via Citrix to join the same domain ("mydomain.com"). It is not I who controls the AD accounts, and Server Admin makes it very difficult for me to find out how the structure looks like.
What I'm wondering is: Is it possible to achieve SSO with this solution? At the moment the $ _SERVER ['REMOTE_USER'] and $ _SERVER ['AUTH_USER'] is empty. :\
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I am in Industrial Design major and I just thought of a way to park bikes in a public or common space. So it will be more like parking lot, but one that provides security and saves more space.
The problem is bikes are not cheap things and people are afraid of it being stolen or damaged. So what do you think?
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String Madness Workshop - October 29, 2015
The String Area at Pitt State will be hosting a String Madness Day Workshop, a day full of activities for string players culminating with a performance in the beautiful Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.
We are collaborating with the Pittsburg Multigenerational Choir for that performance - The workshop is designed to bring area high school string students for an inspiring day of demanding music making. The event is Free of charge. The String Orchestra will be performing half the concert. The concert will include Elgar Serenade for Strings, O Fortuna from Carmina Burana, among others.
High School Orchestra teachers please get in touch with Dr. Hyerim Mapp (Low String) at firstname.lastname@example.com 620-235-4466 or Dr. Raúl Munguía (High Strings) at firstname.lastname@example.com or by calling at 620-235-4472. A list of all High School String participants must be provided in advance. No audition required but students should be recommended by their school teachers.
Schedule (All Activities at the Bicknell Center) 9:30 - 10:00 Registration/Welcome 10:30 - 12:00 Orchestra Rehearsal12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (Concessions at the Bicknell Center or University Cafeterias are available) 1:15 - 2:45 Master Class (Cello/bass & Violin/viola) 3:00 - 5:00 Orchestra rehearsal in the Hall with Choir 5:00 - 6:30 Dinner 7:30 PERFORMANCE
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Hello All! I am nearing the end of this dissertation process (Thank GOD!), and the blog is coming back! We are returning for good this time, no more breaks! During our most recent hiatus, we were blessed with an intern….Mr. Charles Whitlock! Here's a brief introduction to the newest member of "The Sports Fashionista" team.
Name: Charles Cameron Whitlock II
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Favorite sports: Football, Basketball & Baseball are my strong suits!
Favorite teams: I'm a hometown guy, so all Ohio teams (yes even the disappointing Cleveland Browns, I still have faith lol)
Favorite players: LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Michael Vick & David Ortiz
Why I love sports: At a young age, I realized that Ball is Life lol. In all seriousness, I became a sports junkie after my cousin Greg taught me how to play basketball (which will always be my first love).
Random facts about me:
I'm a proud man of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. having been MADE at the Howard University.
I'm more effective in achieving and maintaining my focus while listening to music (my favorite song to work to is Summer Madness by Kool & the Gang).
I'm addicted to the Peanut Butter Cup Perfection ice cream at Cold Stone, I never order anything else when I go there.
I currently work for the Howard University Sports Information Department and the Washington Wizards. I got to thank Mr. Edward Hill (Director of HUSID) for giving me an opportunity. Lastly, I host a sport talk radio show called The Locker Room every Monday & Wednesday from 2 to 4pm with my Line-Brother on WHBC 96.3HD3.
I've only been out of the states once. After going to Mexico, I've taken a vow to be about this #StampLife lol.
My style really depends on my mood. Normally you can catch me in some Nike gear, but when the occasion calls I can be rather dapper. Also, I'm very religious when it comes to my haircuts. I go to the shop every Wednesday.
Anything else you want to know, just ask. I'm a very easy person to talk to!
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USA Today | A Cafe For The Freelance Nation
Do you often find yourself working in coffee shops and cafés? If so, "coffices" might be worth checking out. In this article, Naimh Ni Mhaoleoin looks into Ziferblat, Urban Station, and other coffice chains that charge customers for time and use of desk space rather than hot drinks.
GOOD | Redefining What It Means To Love Your Employees
As more and more companies adopt remote work policies, how can they foster community between distributed team members? Drawing from her experience with social enterprises, Jasmine Youssefzadeh shares her tips for inspiring happiness, passion and a sense of belonging among co-located and remote employees.
New York Times | Small Business, Joining a Parade of Outsourcing
Small businesses are increasingly able to compete with larger enterprises by tapping into the online workforce—a trend that could spur a previously unseen redistribution of global wealth. A recent paper by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that "contractors in low-income countries with the right skills can receive a substantial wage boost by participating in an online marketplace." Phyllis Korkki examines the effects digital contract work is having on small businesses and freelancers around the world.
Tech Radar | Driving Towards Flexible Working
Given major advances in mobile, video conference and online work technology, it's now easier than ever for employees to avoid difficult commutes while keeping up productivity. Citing their recent study on worker preferences, Citrix's Andrew Millard advocates for UK businesses—which have faced a winter of record rain and poor driving conditions—to embrace telecommuting.
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NASAA Supports FINRA's Effort to Reduce Deletion of Customer Complaint Records
July 28, 2014–States Use Data to Screen Broker License Applications for Bad Actors
July 28, 2014–States Use Data to Screen Broker License Applications for Bad Actors
May 12, 2014–Program eases regulatory hurdles to benefit small businesses without sacrificing investor protection.
May 1, 2014–State securities regulators concerned about 'overarching deregulatory nature' of proposals.
April 29, 2014–"Unlike traditional currency, these alternatives typically are not backed by tangible assets, are not issued by a governmental authority and are subject to little or no regulation," said Andrea Seidt, NASAA President and Ohio Securities Commissioner.
April 24, 2014–NASAA: "State securities regulators are pleased that today's decision by FINRA's Board of Governors recognizes the danger in Charles Schwab's attempt to unilaterally change its customer account agreements to force its clients to waive their rights to participate in class-action lawsuits."
April 24, 2014–NASAA seeks to help industry develop model fee disclosure to help investors compare costs for services.
April 23, 2014–Model consumer guidance is designed to assist state regulatory agencies in providing consumers with information about virtual currency as well as what factors consumers should consider when transacting with or investing in virtual currencies.
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(CNN)Travel fantasies don't always live up to the reality, but the "marvelous city," as Rio de Janeiro's citizens call their beloved hometown, can knock even the most jaded travelers off their seen-it-all perches.
Dress appropriately, it can get extremely hot in Rio.
The marvels range from singular settings -- primo beaches surrounded by jungled slopes and granite monoliths -- to some of the best music on the planet, to a lifestyle that invites all to slow down and sample life at a beachside kiosk, sidewalk bar or juice stand.
Famed for girls from Ipanema and Carnaval, the best of Rio is all that but a lot more.
The party goes on year-round in the cultural heart of Brazil, from the samba renaissance in the Lapa District, where you can choose from an array of great clubs, music and restaurants; to Carnaval rehearsals at local samba schools that redefine the word "celebration."
The best of Rio beaches of the Zona Sul are heavily patrolled and many other areas -- especially those troubled by crime and drugs -- have been cleaned up.
Mostly Rio specializes in life celebrants who bring you into the fold. Whether it's hanging out over caipirinhas at a neighborhood bar, hiking in the rainforest or dancing in a circle of samba at an old dancehall, Rio is a realm of the senses, some of which you may find have been AWOL for a while.
Copacabana Palace
Like a glistening casino in Monte Carlo, the massive white edifice of the Copacabana Palace looms above the beach strip of Avenida Atlantica.
The most storied hotel in Rio, the Copacabana opened its doors in 1923 as a roost for dignitaries and diplomats.
The 1933 film "Flying Down to Rio," set at the Palace but filmed in Hollywood, made it a hangout for celebs.
Orson Welles trashed his room here following a fight with Dolores del Rio, as did Ava Gardner after Sinatra dumped her.
The furniture doesn't fly like it used to, but this best of Rio hotel still brings in the royals and their modern counterparts, rock stars.
It'll set you back a bit for a stay in one of the 245 rooms, but you won't complain about the impeccable staff or features such as "Juliet balconies" (in some rooms), spacious rooms and classic furniture. More recently constructed rooms with city views are located in the Tower Wing Building.
Arena Copacabana Hotel
One of the newer addresses on Copacabana's hotel row, the Arena Hotel has great views up and down the coast of the Zona Sul.
The mirrored-glass exterior stands out from the crowd, as do the modern interiors.
At the rooftop pool you'll find postcard views and cold beer.
The hotel's location on a corner of Avenida Atlantica means it has a lot of rooms with ocean views (plan to pay extra for these).
Expedia named this best of Rio hotel an Insider's Select choice in 2011, and Trip Advisor gave it an award of excellence.
Mar Ipanema
This stylish boutique hotel has a primo locale, just five minutes from Ipanema Beach and a few blocks from the Rodrigo Freitas Lagoon.
The hippest beach hangouts are minutes away, as are a host of the city's most happening boutiques, restaurants and bars in one of the safest neighborhoods in Rio.
The upscale Leblon district is a five-minute walk.
Mar Ipanema rooms feature tasteful décor accented by Rio motifs that feel custom-crafted.
Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
The hotel won a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor in 2011.
The one downside: you have to use the restaurant next door for dining. Room rates are below most in the neighborhood.
Hotel Novo Mundo
Built in 1950, this three-star hotel has been a favorite of Brazilians over the years for its prices, views and proximity to Santos Dumont airport, the terminal for domestic flights.
Soccer great Pele used to stay here when he had a game in Rio.
The hotel is located at Flamengo Beach, a coastal stretch as scenic as the Zona Sul, but often overlooked by travelers.
Flamengo Park, a long stretch of green that parallels the coast, is across the street; outside are great views of Sugarloaf and Guanabara Bay; the metro is a block away.
A stay on this side of Rio puts you closer to the action downtown, just a short walk away, such as the Lapa District and museums.
Golden Tulip Continental
It's a high-volume beach hotel two short blocks from Leme, the least-known beach of the Zona Sul.
But the view from its rooftop pool rivals anything the five-stars have, and its complimentary breakfasts are well-stocked.
Rooms are distinctly modest, but they're good enough for the many airline flight crews who stay here.
Located in a quiet, residential area, the surroundings are a welcome relief from the madding crowd of Copacabana.
Whatever you need is nearby -- markets, bakeries, travel agencies, bars. Copacabana is a 10-minute walk.
Academia da Cachaca
Sprawling over a large sidewalk in the upscale Leblon district of the Zona Sul, the Academia da Cachaca is a best of Rio hot spot for conversation, creative caipirinhas (pineapple, passion fruit, lime, bittersweet orange, and fruit of the season) and other concoctions, such as the Academic Grit (orange, ginger, rum).
The food is excellent and ranges from feijoada (the beans and rice mix that is a staple of the national diet) to escondidinho (shredded jerked beef, trout or chicken, shrimp, mashed cassava, cream cheese au gratin).
The atmosphere is laid back, the tables close together, so if you don't bring friends, you'll make some.
This is also one of the best places in Rio for caipirinhas and indulging the sidewalk joie de vivre of Cariocas.
The high-octane alcohol at the center of the caipirinha, cachaca, is a sacred spirit here, and there are hundreds of bottles of the sugarcane firewater displayed on the shelves.
Nova Capela
With its ornate, tiled walls, array of framed pictures and close quarters, Nova Capela feels very Portuguese, but it's been a Rio fixture since it opened in 1903.
Home to Bohemians and artists through the years and now popular with Lapa denizens, Nova Capela is one of the best restaurants in Rio.
There's an air of craftsmanship here, with custom dishes (boar, goat) and attention to detail that extends to surprisingly good service, not a Rio signature.
The place is stocked with white-jacketed waiters.
The lamb with broccoli is a specialty here and melts in your mouth. The savory fare comes with the intimate vibe of a living room, a loud one.
Zaza Bistro Tropical
Owners Zaza Piereck and Preta Moyses turned their imaginations loose on a two-story colonial home in Ipanema in 1999, painting it ultramarine blue and stuffing it with bric-a-brac and figurines from around the world.
The upstairs dining area feels like you tripped down the rabbit hole and wound up in Fez, with Moroccan-style cushions for chairs.
There's nothing predictable about the food, either. The fare leans toward healthy and organic, and is displayed with a Japanese-like flair for presentation.
Check out the grilled sea bass with sweet and sour caramelized bananas or, for dessert, the petit gateau cake with milk caramel.
Culinary creativity has made Zaza a very popular place, so you'll need to make reservations -- online only.
Porcao Rio
Porcao (or "Pig Pen") is one of Brazil's top churrascurias, or meat free-for-alls, in which a regiment of waiters wielding skewers of meat enlist you in a stuffing contest, and keep coming back with more.
If you're of the carnivorous persuasion, this is your Valhalla -- 30 different cuts of meat -- beef, chicken, lamb and steaks galore.
The place attracts die-hard fans not just for the volume of meat, but the taste.
There are several branches. The one you want is the Flamengo restaurant, which has one of the best views in town, a panorama of the coast, Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf jutting up from the sea.
Rio Scenarium
An old house full of antiques might not sound like the coolest ambience for a happening night spot, but Rio Scenarium pulls it off.
The decor, no doubt, has something to do with that.
The best of Rio club is three floors' worth of antique clocks, paintings and chandeliers, carved out of a 19th-century mansion in the Lapa district.
This Victorian set decorator's fantasy bridges vintage with modern, since Rio Scenarium is also a top music venue, with a first-floor stage and dance area that hosts the gamut of Brazilian rhythms, from rock to choro, to MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) and samba.
To keep the caipirinhas from ending the night before it gets started, you can take some food breaks, say, penne sautéed in pesto sauce or grilled fish filet.
Reservations recommended.
Casa da Matriz
One of the originators of the Rio club scene, Casa da Matriz, or Matrix House, has been a hip home for all-night scenesters since the 1990s.
Lodged in the Botafogo district, Casa da Matriz has an arty vibe, with a colorful decor and various environment spaces.
The music lineup ranges from deejays to live performances, from the Mad Professor to Joao Brasil.
If you'd like to spin, the club offers a DJ course.
On Mondays, the walls rattle with indie rock.
On Thursdays, it's pop, rock, funk and drum 'n' bass.
Fridays the dancing goes local, with samba, from the Rio suburbs, to the mangue beat of Chico Science, and samba diva Clara Nunes.
Saturdays go global danceorama, with DJs Tito and Edinho spinning pop, rock, soul and electronica.
Drinks are reasonable compared to clubs in the Zona Sul, at $9.50.
Jobi Bar
The neighborhood bar, or botequim, is the Carioca version of the British pub, a place where the neighborhood comes to imbibe and unburden.
At the best botequims, like Jobi in Leblon, a stranger never remains alone for long.
This classic Rio bar has been a hub of socializing, venting and gesticulating since 1956.
In the usual style, the bar spills from indoors to outdoors, with tables sprawled across the sidewalk.
Pedestrians don't come first here -- gabbing does.
Signature menu items are shrimp with cheese or shredded dried meat with farofa and onions.
There's also live music. There's no rush to get your point across at Jobi, which doesn't close until 4:30 a.m.
Bip Bip
Like a lot of bars in Rio, there's no attempt at fancy furnishings at this modest Copacabana hangout.
The walls are a haphazard mélange of photos and old newspaper clips, and the unadorned tables are jammed into a sardine can.
It's so informal that customers wander to the fridge themselves to get beer, and sometimes even tabulate the bill.
Under the cover of night, however, Bip Bip turns into a music destination, a must-stop for local and touring musicians, which has helped the bar build a following that belies its humble digs.
Guests down suds and eat croquettes to a variety of musical offerings, with artists jamming casually at tables.
Tuesday is chorinho night, reserved for the intricate guitars and cavaquinhos of traditional choro music. Wednesday, there's bossa nova.
Friday and Sunday, it's samba de roda, the circle of percussion and voice from which this art form sprang.
Lapa District
A former run-down collection of 19th-century mansions, the Lapa district, near the city center, has been rehabilitated over the last decade into the heart of a cultural renaissance in Rio.
Many of the crumbling edifices have been restored to their previous luster.
The sidewalks are packed and the bars pulsing with live music, mostly samba, which has fueled the revival.
Walk a few blocks here and you'll have more musical options than fingers.
At one bar, it's an acoustic samba de roda group with drums and mandolin.
At another, there's a gray-haired sambista belting out a classic samba canção (ballad) aided only by tambourine.
At still another, there's a lively band with a horn section doing samba gafieira, the swinging brass version of the music, with the crowd dancing along.
You may find yourself "eating your ears," as the locals call the ear-to-ear grin.
Here you'll find a great guide (in Portuguese) to everything happening at all the joints in Lapa.
Shopping Rio
Like it has in much of the world, shopping in Rio has shifted to malls.
There are still great specialty shops: for musical instruments (Casa Oliveira), surfwear (Draco), hand-crafted jewelry (Maria Oiticica), books (Livraria da Travessa) and excellent bargains at the Target-like Lojas Americanas chain, particularly on CDs and DVDs.
But the best of Rio malls probably have what you need.
Shopping Leblon has more than 200 stores and easy access from the Zona Sul and tourist zones.
Botafogo Praia Shopping, in Botafogo, has a large selection of stores.
From a side door to the food court on the top floor, you can wander out to the rooftop for a stunning view of the marina and Sugarloaf.
For tourist fare, the outdoor flea market that springs up at night along Avenida Atlantica has the usual grab bag of T-shirts that fall apart with one wash, dresses and trinkets.
The Hippie Fair, held in Ipanema on weekends at Praca General Osorio, has better quality crafts.
Casa Oliveira Musicas, Rua da Carioca, 70, Rio Centro; +55 21 2508 8539
Draco, Rua Francisco Otaniano, Arpoador; +55 21 2227-7393
Livraria da Travessa, Leblon and Centro
Known as Sugarloaf for fairly obvious reasons, Pao de Acucar has posed for more photos than a truckful of supermodels, but there's more to this monolith than mere prop.
It's a show in its own right, something you find with a cable car trip to the top of the 396-meter peak.
You board two modern cable cars, the first to a peak called Urca, where caipirinhas and beer are available to steady wobbly knees.
The second gets you to the top of Sugarloaf for arguably the most spectacular city vista on the planet.
The scene is dazzling, with views from the beaches of the Zona Sul to the jagged Two Brothers peaks, to lush mountains out of Tahiti.
Like any tourist mecca, it can get crowded at peak hours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., so early or just before sunset is best -- and pick a day when the skies are clear.
If you arrive early you can spend the day at Praia Velmelho, an idyllic beach in a cove-like setting a short walk from the base of the cable car.
Cristo Redentor and Corcovado
Since taking his post atop Corcovado Mountain in 1930, Cristo Redentor has had to put up with monsoonal rains, marinating humidity and swarms of kids posing in his famous flying posture.
Yet Rio's iconic Christ statue remains unfazed, a focal point for locals and travelers, 710 meters high on a ridge top in the Tijuca National Forest.
No trip to Rio is complete without a journey to this high-flying landmark. Get alongside it, and it's so massive (39 meters high, 635 tons) that it's hard to get the whole thing into a photo.
Cristo Redentor does a little tour guiding on the side, the left arm pointing to the older north of Rio and the giant soccer stadium, Maracana, while the right arm waves to the Rodrigo Freitas Lagoa and the beaches of the Zona Sul. Straight ahead from the platform is the city center, or Centro, the bay and Sugarloaf.
The key to an awesome day atop Corcovado is weather.
Wait for a clear day, or you'll be staring at a layer of cumulus.
Beaches/Avenida Atlantica
The best show in Rio is free on the beaches of the Zona Sul. Park on the sand or walk the promenade of Avenida Atlantica, and you'll have a front row seat to the wear-less, play-hard philosophy of Cariocas.
Cyclists, joggers and skaters jam the bike and pedestrian lanes that hug the beach.
On the sand and in the water, it's volleyball, soccer and surfing.
And everywhere, bodies dark and tanned, do their best to ration bathing suit material.
Copacabana is the largest beach, opposite many of the hotels that line Avenida Atlantica, while Ipanema and Leblon are the hippest, home to artists and dedicated followers of fashion.
Rio has enough outdoor options to rival Boulder, Colorado, in the United States.
You can rock climb on Sugarloaf or in Niteroi, hang glide from a ridge top, hike in the forest surrounding the city or bike around one of the best outdoor refuges in town, the Rodrigo Freitas Lagoa.
A saltwater lagoon backed by steep hills and forest, Lagoa is the Central Park of Rio, a sanctuary from heat and urban chaos.
It's a great place to walk, jog and play, maybe even a little baseball.
There are a couple of diamonds here.
The Lagoa circuit leads to a great hike in Parque Catacumba.
The trail leads through the rainforest to some great views at the top.
Lagoa Adventures, a local outfitter, offers a canopy walkway high in the trees, a zip line, rock climbing wall and rappelling lessons.
Rio Adventures has an extensive range of pulse-pumpers, from a rope course and canopy adventure in the Atlantic Rain Forest to a hike up Pedro Bonita, to hang gliding.
Lagoa Adventures; Avenida Epitacio Pessoa, 3000, Parque de Catacumba; +55 21 4105 0079
Drinking, partying and, yes, even the Rio beautiful-body parade all revolve around music.
Here's where to experience the heart, soul and never-ending rhythm of the most musical city on the planet.
Carioca Da Gema
This best of Rio venue was one of the trailblazers of the Lapa renaissance, and is always jammed on the weekends, when the top samba artists perform.
It's the premiere club for two great art forms in Rio, samba and choro, an intricate, chamber-folk sound.
Many of Rio's top samba artists perform here regularly. Be on the lookout for Ana Costa, Arlindo Cruz and the queen of Lapa, Teresa Cristina, for a pure fix of the marvelous city's marvelous music.
The main floor is for dancing, and the few tables fill up quickly, so get here well before the 9 p.m. show time, especially on weekends.
Vinicius Bar
Bossa nova has legions of fans around the world, but in its home country, it's all but vanished under a tidal wave of rap and sertanejo, a popular Tex-Mex sound.
The best place to catch the music made famous by Tom Jobim and Bebel Gilberto's dad, Joao, is at Vinicius Bar, opened as an homage to the great lyricist and poet Vinicius de Moraes, who penned some of the most famous bossa songs, including "The Girl from Ipanema" and "Felicidade."
Located a couple of minutes' walk from the beach in Ipanema, the bar spotlights the jazz-tinged, languid sounds of a much slower Rio.
In keeping with the habits of de Moraes, a legendary bon vivant, the place is well stocked for imbibing.
The breaded shrimp and Greek rice go nicely with a tangerosco, a tangerine-vodka combo.
Vinivius Bar, Rua Vinicius de Moraes, 39, Ipanema; +55 21 2287 1497
Estudantina Musical
This classic dance hall on the fringes of the Lapa district has been serving up happy feet for 83 years.
Ascend the wide wooden staircase and you're no longer in the tourist bubble but inside the local culture with working-class folks who've put on their nighttime best to dance and party with giant bottles of Brahma.
They're serious about their samba here.
Bands play 90-minute sets. If you see a guy in a tank top on the dance floor going nonstop on a Friday night, it's probably Reynaldo dos Santos, a 72-year-old sambista who dances circles around people half his age.
He'll be happy to give you a dance lesson, or you can take one of the classes offered here.
The banner on the back wall says it best: "As long as there is dance, there will be hope." Lots of that here.


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They may be absent from the history books, but behind every great beard is a diligent beard comb. At just over 3 in. long, this specialized comb is sized for precision, helping you to sculpt and smooth your whiskers without missing a strand. You didn't think Lincoln's chinstrap happened by accident, did you?
When ordering this comb I think it was going to be a little bigger with the same size prongs. Maybe I did not look at the picture well but my boyfriend seems to like it regardless. He uses it every morning and said it much better than his old comb so if he is happy then so am I!4
I received the comb in my first Birchbox as a gift. I don't have a beard, but the comb actually work out great for combing and styling my hair. The color was fantastic and the plastic was very high too. I would recommend this comb and if I need another one in the future I will definitely buy this brand.5