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Harrisburg, PA
The Waterfront Capital
Set on the banks of the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg is the heart of Pennsylvania. This capital city lies in the Great Valley of the eastern foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, which is characterized by craggy terrain and thick deciduous forests. On top of the scenic benefits of the area, the old style architecture, economic strength, and sophisticated culture make this one of the choice metropolitan areas in America. History blends with high technology in Harrisburg, where locals enjoy affordable living, the cultural influence of major universities, and the amenities and lifestyle of the big city without many of its drawbacks.
Ten miles to the west in Carlisle, the pace slows down a bit. About 18,000 people live in this charming borough, where the low-key atmosphere takes its cue from the area's gently rolling hills, rural landscape, and historical sites.
Carlisle is historically famous as the place where George Washington decided to put his army's first arsenal and school.
Carlisle provides a balanced environment, giving residents access to both fast-paced city life and more relaxed country living.
The Pennsylvania capitol building in Harrisburg stands out as a highlight to this waterfront city, bringing over 100,000 tourists a year to marvel at the 272-foot dome. Harrisburg and Carlisle prosper from tourism.
It is a mainstay of the area's economic foundation along with the education system, the government, and high tech companies.
There's more to Harrisburg and Carlisle than business though, and locals also know how to have fun. The Susquehanna River plays a large role in recreation, especially during the summer, and boating and fishing are two major draws. Residents can relive the area's history as a ferry outpost by taking a cruise on the Pride of the Susquehanna paddlewheeler, chugging around City Island on the Miniature Railroad, or taking a romantic carriage ride as the sun goes down. With all it has going for it, it's no surprise that Money magazine ranked the area as one of the top ten Best Places to Live in the Northeast.
Harrisburg, PA At-A-Glance
Population: 62,000
Avg. July high: 86
Avg. January low: 23
Avg. Annual Precipitation: 39
Avg. Annual Snowfall: 34
Closest Big City: 100 miles to Philadelphia
Health Care: 6 hospitals with 820 beds
Cost of Living: About the same as the national average
Housing Costs: 160,000
The Capital Region is located in the lower Susquehanna area, near the Piedmont Plateau. While the coastal area is often characterized by very hot temperatures, the summers in Harrisburg and Carlisle are actually quite mild. The area experiences its warmest weather toward the end of July, with highs of 86 and average lows of 65 degrees, making it a good time of year to be near the water and enjoy those cool breezes. Pleasant weather lingers rather far into autumn, with October daytime temperatures reaching into the 60s. As the days cool, the brisk air and richly colored autumn foliage make for great walks in the woods.
January has average lows of 21 and highs of 35. The yearly 37 inches of snow is generous enough to make winter sports enjoyable without snowing residents in.
Springtime weather is very friendly, with highs of 61 and lows of 41.
Precipitation averages 40 inches spaced fairly evenly throughout the year, although with a bit more rain in spring and early summer. Winds average close to ten miles per hour from the northwest in the spring before settling down to six miles per hour from the west in the summer.
Art & Culture
Harrisburg and Carlisle are set along the green shores and lovely waters of the Susquehanna River. Money magazine ranked this area among the top ten best places to live in the Northeast.
visual and performing arts, residents and visitors of Harrisburg enjoy a broad cultural landscape.
Music is especially notable here, as evidenced by the Harrisburg Opera Association. In addition to its top-notch opera performances, the Association offers free concerts at the Harrisburg Reservoir Park and provides school children with the opportunity to take part in productions.
The Alumni Chorale of Lebanon Valley College is deemed by many to be the best in central Pennsylvania, having performed in New York, Washington DC, and other cities. Additional musical performances include the Market Square Concerts for chamber music, the Harrisburg Symphony Association, and the Hershey Symphony Orchestra. The Harrisburg Community Theatre, the Hershey Theatre, and the Allenbury Resort Inn and Playhouse also host a variety of performing arts events.
For painting and sculpture, visit the Art Association of Harrisburg, dedicated to the promotion of the visual arts since 1926. Six exhibits are offered each year, along with workshops by some of the top artists in the world. At the association's sales gallery visitors can purchase art from local and nationally renowned artists.
For a glimpse of local history, visit the John Harris/Simon Cameron Mansion, located on the Harrisburg waterfront. One of the country's foremost military history collections is found at the U.S. Army Military Institute in Carlisle. There are also many museums in the area, including the unique new National Civil War Museum.
Harrisburg and Carlisle have plenty to keep locals engaged.
City Recreation
The highlight of Harrisburg's Parks Improvement Program is its 63-acre City Island. The island offers all sorts of unique attractions, such as a miniature railroad, Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, horse-drawn carriages, and a riverside village park. It also has impressive resources for recreation, like championship miniature water golf, batting cages, game arcades, marinas, and a beach. Visitors should be sure to catch minor league baseball games with the Harrisburg Senators at Riverside Stadium.
City Island is just one of over two dozen parks and playgrounds that make Harrisburg one of the greenest cities in Pennsylvania. The parks offer everything from shady picnic grounds and swimming pools to softball fields and tennis courts.
Dauphin County has its own set of parks, including Lykens Glen Park and Wiconisco Creek Park, which has a 14-target archery skills trail, ball fields, and playground equipment. Other county park areas include the Wildwood Lake Sanctuary, a wetland only a few minutes from downtown Harrisburg, and Fort Hunter Park and Museum, a 37-acre park with a 19th century museum.
Carlisle locals have access to recreation at the numerous state parks in the area. Little Buffalo and Kings Gap State Parks are just two of many in the region, and residents can fish and camp or otherwise explore the pristine wilderness. There are also two state forests within ten miles of Carlisle. Winter brings another set of activities, including favorites such as cross-country skiing, ice skating, and snowmobiling.
Over a million visitors attend Harrisburg's more than 200 special events each year. From the oldest inland waterfront festival in the nation and the July 4th weekend American Musicfest to concerts, athletic competitions, and more, there's always something happening in Harrisburg and Carlisle.
For golf lovers, the area is filled with top rated courses. Among them are the Harrisburg Felicita Golf Course and Resort, the Dauphin Highlands Golf Course, and the Sportsman's Golf Course.
Less than an hour away is the Penn National Golf Course, which features two 18-hole championship courses that have won accolades from Golf Digest magazine.
In winter, City Island is covered with millions of lights for the Harrisburg Holiday Winterfest, making the city a beautiful sight to behold.
Little Buffalo and Kings Gap state parks are just two of many parks in the region that offer outdoor adventuring in pristine wilderness settings.
Harrisburg and Carlisle together provide more than two-dozen schools for thousands of students in their jurisdiction. The district boasts a low student-to-teacher ratio. Expenditure per pupil also ranks very highly, and it is no surprise that Carlisle's schools are ranked at the top of the state.
Those seeking an alternative to public education need look no farther than the area's private schools. There are two-dozen private institutions in a ten mile radius of downtown.
As befits a state capital, the Harrisburg area boasts an impressive string of first-class colleges and universities. Near Harrisburg is Penn State Harrisburg, enrolling both undergraduate and graduate students, and part of the Pennsylvania State University system. Other institutions include Temple University at Harrisburg and the Harrisburg Area Community College, a multi-campus facility with thousands of students in Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Lebanon.
Dickinson College in Carlisle is one of the original fifteen colonial colleges, founded in 1773. With an enrollment of nearly 2,000 and a low student-faculty ratio, Dickinson offers a first-rate liberal arts education. Another excellent school here is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, ranked in the top ten public universities in the North by U.S. News and World Report. The thousands of students at Shippensburg are offered nearly 50 undergraduate and more than 20 graduate programs.
Housing & Cost of Living
Business in this region is booming, and Entrepreneur magazine recently ranked Harrisburg among the 30 Best Cities for Small Business.
The general cost of living in this metropolitan is quite reasonable. Harrisburg and surrounding areas boast overall expenses about 5-10% below the national average, which is an unusually low figure for a metropolitan area. Child care costs in this city vary depending on the age of the child. Parents will annually pay around $5,000 for a four-year-old child at an accredited center and more for infants. Locals enjoy all the amenities of a big city and yet pay reasonable prices.
Although there is a large difference between average prices in Harrisburg and Carlisle, both are well below the national average.
Harrisburg homes average around $115,000, with many options both above and below this price. Carlisle homes are more expensive, though still very affordable, averaging about $176,000. With the wide variety of styles and prices available here, home buyers are sure to find a home that fits both their taste and their pocketbook.
Crime & Safety
This area ranked in Money magazine 's top ten best places to live in the Northeast, and the low crime rates are a major reason. Although the overall crime rate in Harrisburg is higher than the national average, the violent crime rate is less than one-half the national average.
Also, Carlisle's overall and violent crime rates fall well below the national average.
The Harrisburg Bureau of Police is among the most advanced law enforcement agencies in the nation. With a ratio of officers to citizens that is consistently among the best in the state, crime in Harrisburg has declined significantly in the last decade.
As the county seat for Cumberland County, Carlisle is home to five police forces. The effectiveness of the police presence and the continuing community involvement makes for a safe, comfortable place to live.
Earning a Living
The Rockville Bridge just north of this Pennsylvania town was built in 1901 and is still the longest stone arch bridge in the world...
Entrepreneur magazine ranked the Harrisburg capital region as one of the top ten in the northeast in their 30 Best Cities for Small Business article. The area also ranks highly for those seeking employment, and the unemployment rate is one of the lowest of any metropolitan area in Pennsylvania. It is currently about half of national average unemployment rates.
County wide, the median family incomes are some of the highest in the nation and the state.
Military and government facilities rank among the top employers in the area. The largest business employers here include Electronic Data Systems, which has thousands of employees, and AMP Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of electrical devices. Other companies include Hershey Foods, Pennsylvania Blue Shield, Capital Blue Cross, and Penn State University.
Penn State contributes more than $13 billion to the entire state annually.
Always an important commercial center and distribution point, the region has seen recent expansion. The engines driving growth are trucking, distribution, and a solid transportation infrastructure. The diversified economy provides added insurance.
Even if one sector experiences a downturn, the overall economy is strong enough to forge ahead, sustaining the consistent growth that this area enjoys.
Health Care
Locals can rest assured their health care needs will be met. With four community hospitals between Harrisburg and Carlisle and hundreds of beds, this metro area's residents are taken care of. In addition to the primary care facilities of Harrisburg Hospital and Harrisburg State Hospital, the city also has more than half a dozen special care hospitals including the Edgewater Psychiatric Center, Harrisburg Birth and Women's Center, and the Memorial Eye Institute.
There are numerous other health care facilities in the greater Harrisburg area and surrounding four counties. Penn State's Hershey Medical Center has hundreds of beds; Geisinger Health System, is a touch larger; and HealthAmerica has been cited twice for Best Practices by Medicare.
Seniors have access to nearly three-dozen assisted, independent, and congregate care living centers in the metro area, as well as a plethora of senior centers.


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Compelling collection of Studio, creative, glamor and candid portrait photography.
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It is not just taking the photo that matters it is what you capture of the inside of a person. You have done that. Good Job.
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Good work some great face shots
Just what I like, some real pain
Very informative, nice model.
Lena and those big nipples are great. He is so so.
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Loved the screaming, nice work
I liked the work of Blaze the best , He spent way too much time on the feet and never touched that beautiful ass one time. He seems to have a sadistic streek in him i like.
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MAG: Taylor Swift's "Baby Talk" Freaking Out Harry Styles
Taylor Swift is "talking babies," and it's "terrifying" Harry Styles, reports OK!
A so-called "source" for the tabloid says, "Taylor loves babies," and supposedly "would like to have a child of her own while she's still in her 20s."
Um… Swift has seven years until she turns 30, but OK.
The mag goes on to claim that Swift's "yearning to have a child" was one of the reasons she split from Conor Kennedy in the fall, noting that she and Styles will have a similar fate if she keeps up the "baby talk."
Actually, Swift and Kennedy broke up because of distance.
Anyhow, the purported "insider" alleges, "Every time she goes ga-ga over a baby, he struggles not to flip out."
The source adds, "There's no way he's even remotely interested in having a baby. He's a good 10 years away from something like that."
Well, that's good — because Swift is in no rush either.
Tabloids such as OK! love to rip on the singer's love life by printing stories about her being clingy and obsessive over men, but those tales are not rooted in reality.
Swift is only 23 years old, and she's dating a teenager. If she was really committed to having a child, she would probably want to date someone older, don't you think?
In any case, a source close to Swift tells Gossip Cop the tab's baby tale is a far cry from the truth.


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Pacers topple Kings, end 7-game road losing streak
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- At least for one night, the stumbling Indiana Pacers should get a good night's sleep after a road game.
Mike Dunleavy scored 23 points and the Pacers never trailed in a 111-105 victory over the Sacramento Kings, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Ahead 105-103 in the final minute, Jermaine O'Neal made two free throws and Danny Granger hit a 3-pointer with 18 seconds left to help the Pacers end a seven-game road losing streak.
"It's always important to win games and especially with the skid we've been on," said O'Neal, who had six of his 12 points in the fourth quarter. "Now we have to start putting games together, get that feeling back by winning consecutive games."
That opportunity will come Sunday night at Golden State when the Pacers end a five-game trip. It will be a homecoming for Dunleavy and teammate Troy Murphy, who were traded last year from the Warriors.
"I have no idea and I don't really care [about the reaction from Warriors fans]," said Dunleavy, who was frequently booed while playing for Golden State. "It will be nice to see some familiar faces and some friends, but we're just going there to try and get a win."
The Kings were certainly in a giving mood in helping Indiana snap a string of eight losses in the previous nine games. Sacramento matched its season-high with 23 turnovers that led to 25 points.
"It's tough. For me to just be pressing so bad and to play my old team," said former Pacer Brad Miller, who had six turnovers, including five in the first quarter. "They know my game pretty well. It's always tough to have a good game against your old team."
Travis Diener made five 3s and scored a career-high 19 points in playing much of the second half in place of starter Jamaal Tinsley, who had just two points in 19 minutes.
It was Diener scoring 11 points in the third quarter to help the Pacers maintain their lead. Sacramento came out playing well following a sluggish opening half and twice got to within one point before falling behind 86-80 heading into the fourth.
"The last two games he [Diener] came in and sparked us, the tempo speeds up when he is on the floor," Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said. "He does a nice job of hitting open threes. He also does a great job of finding open teammates."
Granger had 14 points, Marquis Daniels scored 12, and Shawne Williams and Kareem Rush each added 10.
Kevin Martin scored 25 points for the Kings, shooting 7-for-9 from the field and 10-for-10 from the line in his return after missing 17 games with an injury.
Martin's first miss, a short jumper in the lane, would have tied the game 103-103 with just under a minute to play and he later had a driving layup go in and out.
"It felt a little funny out there, it felt like my first game as a rookie," said Martin, who came off the bench and played 28 minutes.
Francisco Garcia had 22 points and a career-high 12 rebounds and John Salmons added 15 points for the Kings. Brad Miller had 14 points and 15 rebounds, and Beno Udrih also scored 14.
Although the lead was in jeopardy throughout the fourth quarter, the Pacers never trailed, helped by Sacramento's constant mistakes. It's been a season-long pattern for the injury-plagued Kings, who lead the NBA in turnovers per game and had 11 in the first quarter when they trailed 29-21.
"It's difficult to overcome the way we started the game in terms of turning the ball over," Kings coach Reggie Theus said. "It sets the tone. I think the early part of the gme most of their points came off turnovers, our mistakes, and not from their offense."
Although the Kings got Martin back, two starters still remain sidelined with injuries. Mike Bibby has not played all season but is scheduled to return on Wednesday, while Ron Artest could be back on the court by late January.
Dunleavy enjoyed a big first half, scoring 18 points and helping the Pacers take a 65-53 lead at the break.
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GameProducer.net Insiders contain private forums that are not available for public. Insiders have certain benefits such as access to the press release service for building marketing campaigns, access to special resources – and upcoming beta testing service (that will be announced in the future).
I've been asking opinions from Insiders regarding opening a public forum, while keeping private areas for Insiders. The feedback I received has been positive, and I will proceed further with the open forum. In a nutshell, the new game producer forum will be the place where game producers meet. And now I need a moderating team.
Here are some key points regarding the forums (and how it affects Insiders):
- The place for game producers: whether AAA, casual or indie – this will be place for all of them.
- Public access to some parts of the forums
- Private "VIP lounge" that's available only for Insiders (with additional perks that was mentioned earlier)
- Blog comments will be disabled, and replaced by the forum (trackbacks will stay).
- The forums will be opened in the future – date will be disclosed later.
I want to make this really clear that the new forums will expand the current game producer forums. Insiders will still have their private discussion places that won't be touched in anyway.
Now to the WANTED part: moderators
The fact that the forums are for game producers gives it a bit different angle compared to for some other forums. I need support, and now I'm after for moderators. If you would be interested in being a moderator, get in touch with me. I have some requirements (and benefits too) for moderators:
- Moderator needs to be active (I want people who will be able to actually do something)
- Moderator needs to have to see the glass half-full (That's the mindset I require: these forums will be about inspiring people, and there will be strict rules for spamming or rude behavior right from the beginning. Read: we will ban trolls.)
- Moderator needs to have passion for games making (no need to be guru though – but somebody who enjoys games and making them)
That's basically it. If you've enjoyed reading this blog, commented some of the posts and like spending time on forums, then you might be the right person.
This is non-paid position, but the moderators will get a free access to the VIP lounge (and all the Insider benefits). Bear in mind, that current Insiders can also apply for the position.
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"Alpha World City" was the title given to Mumbai in the year 2009 as it is the richest city in South and Central Asia with the highest GDP rate. It boasts of busiest port handling major Indian foreign trade and International airport. The Mumbai stock exchange is ranked as the third largest in the world.
Introduction to Mumbai is incomplete without mentioning 'Bollywood' - the biggest Indian film industry which produces maximum number is movies in the world annually.
History of Mumbai
Briefing the historical significance of Mumbai it is known that the name "Mumbai" is derived from Mumba or Maha Amba - the name of Koli goddess Mumbadevi. In 1661, King Charles II received 'Bombay' as dowry which was later undertaken by East India Company in 1668.
After independence of India in 1947, Bombay was reconstructed into Bombay state and Mumbai emerged into colossal financial and entertainment.
Presently, it is the global financial, information, entertainment and industrial hub and had become the largest city of South Asia.
Mumbai Geography and Climate
Mumbai is segmented into two district regions - Mumbai Suburban district and Mumbai city district. The entire Suburban area comes under Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and remaining areas are take care by Defence, Mumbai Port Trust, Atomic Energy Commission and Borivali National Park.
It is enveloped by Arabian Sea to the west and this makes it one of the major trading hubs in the world.
The city is affected by tropical climate under the Koppen climate classification. It has seven months of dry weather and heavy rains in July. December to February marks the winters which is followed by summers from March to June. South west monsoon hits from June to September and from October to November is post monsoon season.
Economy of Mumbai
Mumbai city is the financial and commercial capital of India. It prides in generating 6.16 per cent of country's total GDP. It contributes 10 percent of factory employment, 25 percent of industrial production, 30 percent of Income Tax collection, 60 percent of customs, 20 percent of central excise tax collection and 40 percent of Indian foreign trade.
There are many colossal companies based in Mumbai which includes Larsen and Toubro, SBI, LIC, Tata Group, Godrej, Reliance and more than five Fortune Global 500 companies. It is noteworthy that there are many foreign banks and financial institutions which have major branches spread across the city. The World Trade Centre being the prominent one.
The Worldwide Centers of Commerce Index 2008 has ranked Mumbai on 48th position. It prides in holding the 7th rank in the list of 'Top Ten Cities for Billionaires' by Forbes magazine.
Civic administration in Mumbai
Mumbai is one of the largest cities that stretch from Colaba in the south to Mulund in the north. It extends from Mankhurd in the east and is administered by BMC. The Municipal Commissioner is the chief executive officer and heads the Municipal Corporation.
The revenue districts of Mumbai are under the jurisdiction of District Collector. The Police Commissioner is in charge of the Mumbai Police. Mumbai is the center of 'Bombay High Court' which exercises its jurisdiction on states of Maharashtra, Goa and the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Attractions in Mumbai (in and around)
- Banganga
- Churchgate
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
- Film City
- Gateway of India
- Mumbai University
- Nariman Point
- Navi Mumbai
- Prithvi Theatre
- Mahalaxmi Racecourse
- Malabar Hill
- Rajabai Tower
- Town Hall
- Madh Island Beach
- Versova Beach
- Chowpatty Beach
- Juhu Beach
- Marine Drive
- Hanging Gardens
- Horniman
- Circle Gardens
- Flora Fountain
- Kamala Nehru Park
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- Victoria Gardens
- Bombay Natural History Society
- Mani Bhavan
- National Gallery of Modern Art
- Nehru Planetarium
- Prince of Wales Museum
- Victoria & Albert Museum
- Powai Lake
- Tulsi Lake
- Vihar Lake
- Haji Ali
- ISKCON Temple
- Mahalaxmi Temple
- Mumba Devi Temple
- Mount Mary Church
- Siddhivinayak Temple
- St Michael's Church
- St Thomas Cathedral
- Essel World
- Fantasy Land
- Nishiland Water Park
- Shangrila Waterpark
- Suraj Water Park
- Water Kingdom
- Chor Bazaar
- Crawford Market
- Fashion Street
- Zaveri Bazaar
Other tourist's attractions near Mumbai City
- Ajanta & Ellora Caves
- Alibag
- Aurangabad Caves
- Elephanta Caves
- Khandala
- Kanheri Caves
- Lonavala
- Mahabaleshwar
- Matheran
- Panchgani
- Pune
- Shirdi
Hotels in Mumbai City
- Le Meridien Mumbai
- Grand Hyatt Mumbai
- Taj Lands End Mumbai
- Sun-N-Sand Mumbai
- Leela Kempinski Mumbai
- Hyatt Regency Mumbai
- Taj Mahal Mumbai
|Mumbai City Information
|Established Year
|Founded by
|603 km2 (233 sq mi)
|13830884 as Census January 2011
|Population Density
|22,937/km2 (59,410/sq mi) as Census January 2011
|Marathi, Gujrati, Hindi, Kannad, Telgu, Entlish
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Independence Day is traditionally celebrated with fireworks displays, which evoke the history of the Revolutionary War. Just as Francis Scott Key wrote in the Star Spangled Banner, "oh the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air…" today we celebrate not with live ammunition but a pyrotechnic show that's a glory to see.
Here's a handy collection to links with information about all sorts of celebrations around Arkansas. This year's schedule includes displays starting on Wednesday, July 3rd and continuing through Saturday, July 6th.
July 3rd
Fireworks Display, Paris
Lions Club Fireworks, Calico Rock
12th Annual Let Freedom Ring, De Queen
Independence Day Fun, Dardanelle
Independence Day Fireworks, Loch Lomond Dam, Bella Vista
Oaklawn Spa Blast, Oaklawn Park, Hot Springs
Fireworks Celebration, Veterans Park, Rogers
July 4
Thunder on Thunderbird Fireworks, Cherokee Village
4th of July Fireworks Show, Bismarck (over Lake DeGray)
Mayor�s 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza, Fort Smith
Fireworks in the Park, Salem
Independence Day Celebration, Bull Shoals
4th of July Freedomfest, Greenwood
Sherwood�s 4th of July Family Celebration, Sherwood
30th Annual Pops on the River, Little Rock
Annual 4th of July Celebration, Mena
16th Annual Independence Day Celebration-Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Eureka Springs
Mountain Harbor July 4th Celebration and Parade, Mount Ida
2013 Fire in the Sky-4th of July Celebration, Harrison
An Evening at Orchards Park, Bentonville
3rd Annual Uptown Fayetteville Freedom Fireworks, Fayetteville
Gentry Freedom Fest 2013, Gentry City Park, Gentry
4th of July Fireworks, Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, Hot Springs
4th of July Fireworks 2013, Mountain View
4th of July Celebration, Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Regional Park, Pine Bluff
Fourth at the Field, Arvest Ballpark, Springdale
July 5
Fireworks Extravaganza, Heber Springs
12th Annual Ventris Trail�s End Resort�s Fireworks Display, Garfield (Beaver Lake)
Celebration of Independence, Hot Springs
July 6th
Farmington Fireworks Display, High School Football Stadium, Farmington
Fourth of July Fireworks, 7 South Bridge, Lake Hamilton


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International Careers Panel
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A panel of current international attorneys will discuss their practices as well as the path they took to get to their current positions. They will also share advice for law students interested in an international law career. Questions will be accepted from the audience after remarks. Refreshments will be served.
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Multiple brush fires reported off Wildcat Canyon Road near Barona Casino
SAN DIEGO - Multiple fires blackened open swaths of brushy land alongside a rural road just south of Barona Creek Golf Club Tuesday, moving toward some buildings but causing no reported structural damage or injuries.
The fires broke out for unknown reasons near Wildcat Canyon Road and Founders Way in Lakeside about 11:45 a.m., according to Cal Fire.
Resident Toni Garcia told 10News, "It was really scary; coming up to my house and seeing the backyard ablaze."
Crews were able to halt the spread of the flames by about 1 p.m., said Kendal Bortisser, a fire captain with the state agency.
Barona Fire, Cal Fire and U. S. Forest Service firefighters launched a full-on air and ground attack, knocking down most of the flames before they reached any homes -- with a bit of assistance from homeowners utilizing garden hoses.
Tanya Darby joined her neighbors, watching intently.
"Pretty close, pretty close here. You know, I showed up with my brother and my other cousin. We were with the hose, spraying it down; a team effort to keep it from getting to her house," said Darby.
It was a frightening few moments for those trying get to their homes.
Anthony Solis was concerned, saying, "I was expecting the worst because someone had told her, 'Your house is on fire …' We didn't know what to believe until we got here but it was pretty much under control."
The flames triggered images from almost 11 years ago.
Garcia remembers it well, and she told 10News, "We were here for the Cedar Fire so it just brings back memories."
Janice Pinto was sympathetic, adding, "That's really hard; my daughter's house burned down in that fire so it always bring back memories about that fire that happened through here."
As of 8:30 p.m., the fires were 100 percent contained at 25 acres.
Investigators are checking out the 12 points of origin to determine how the fires were triggered and to see if arson is to blame.
CAL FIRE responding to multiple fires along Wildcat Canyon Road in Lakeside ranging from spots to 2 acres. Immed. Structure threat.— CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) July 29, 2014
#WildcatFire update: IC reports largest fire is 10-20 acres. Multiple resources enroute from ground and air. Unified Command in place.— CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) July 29, 2014
#WildcatFire update: IC reports forward rate of spread stopped. 0% containment.— CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) July 29, 2014
Hot spots aplenty. @10news pic.twitter.com/2IWGnAwD7N— Steve Fiorina (@10NewsFiorina) July 29, 2014
Burned -- 15 acres. @10news pic.twitter.com/YA0rU2VmdW— Steve Fiorina (@10NewsFiorina) July 29, 2014
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Testing models of biological scaling with mammalian ...
|Testing models of biological scaling with mammalian population densities
|F. S. Dobson, B. Zinner, Marina Silva
|Canadian Journal of Zoology / Revue Canadienne De Zoologie
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|Two hypotheses have been suggested to explain the form of interspecific scaling of organismal characteristics to body size, such as the well-known increase in total metabolism with body mass. A hypothesis based on simple Euclidean geometry suggests that the scaling of many biological variables to body size should have a scaling exponent of 2/3, or approximate to0.667. On the other hand, according to a hypothesis based on fractal dimensions, the relationship between biological variables and body mass should have a scaling exponent of 0.750. We conducted a power analysis of the predicted exponents of scaling under the Euclidean and fractal hypotheses, using average adult body masses and population densities collected from the published literature on mammalian species. The collected data reflect 987 mammal populations from a broad variety of terrestrial habitats. Using statistical methods we determined the sample sizes required to decide between the values of the scaling exponent of the density-to-mass relationship based on the Euclidean (-0.667) and fractal (-0.750) hypotheses. Non-linearities in the dataset and insufficient power plagued our tests of the predictions. We found that mammalian species weighing less than 100 kg had a linear scaling pattern, sufficient power to reveal a difference between the scaling coefficients -0.667 and -0.750, and an actual scaling coefficient of -0.719 (barely significantly different from -0.667 but not from -0.750). Thus, our results support the fractal hypothesis, though the support was not particularly strong, which suggests that the relationship between body mass and population density should have a scaling exponent of -0.750.
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At leisure time one of best thing one do with his or her family is watching funny movies for your kids to enjoy his or her life's special moments. Strong development seen in animation world has brought lots of changes in life of children. Now, children loves to wait and watch newly launched animation film series coming at market. Technological improvement has brought up new revolution in gaming and animation field available for children of this era.
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GERMANY'S Philipp Lahm has delivered a withering put-down to England by claiming his side 'now have to beat a big team'.
As Fabio Capello and his players continue to lick their wounds following their brutal defeat in Bloemfontein last weekend the Germans are preparing for a quarter-final meeting with Argentina in Cape Town tomorrow.
It is a repeat of the match at the same stage of the competition four years ago, when Germany emerged victorious on penalties, a result that sparked ugly clashes between the two teams.
Germany also came out on top against Argentina in the 1990 final thanks to Andreas Brehme's late penalty.
And clearly, they think of this weekend's tussle in a somewhat different light to the manner in which they assessed England.
"Now we are up against our own big five," said captain Lahm, with reference to the jungle animals that are such a prominent feature of life in South Africa.
"We have to show we can finally beat a big team – someone like Argentina, Brazil or Spain.
"Definitely, these are bigger opponents than England."
In analysing Argentina's talents, general manager Oliver Bierhoff admitted Germany will have a far harder task finding fault with the South Americans than they did against England.
"It is not going to be easy on Saturday because Argentina are a stronger side than England," said Bierhoff.
"There were obvious English weaknesses that had all been there in the group stages. Argentina are much more powerful and stronger.
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DEPTHX (Deep Phreatic Thermal eXplorer) Takes Flight
Stone Aerospace, of Austin, Texas, just completed integrated systems and subsystems checkout of the NASA DEPTHX fully autonomous underwater vehicle. Under NASA grant, Dr. Bill Stone, CEO of Stone Aerospace, said "this marks a key milestone in advancing the state of the art for future planetary robotic probes that could eventually plumb the depths of oceans on other worlds looking for life forms that we can only imagine today." DEPTHX a $5 M project is the first in a series of NASA projects ultimately leading to a landing on Europa.
Jupiter's moon Europa is distinguished by its global ocean of liquid water, which like the Earth's Arctic Ocean is covered by a relatively thin layer of ice. Europa, about the same size as the Earth's Moon, is the smallest of the four large satellites of Jupiter that were discovered in 1610 by Galileo. Unlike other icy satellites, Europa is heated by the friction of tides, enough so most of its water is in liquid form. In fact, the amount of liquid water in Europa's ocean is similar to the total amount of water on Earth.
Evidence for liquid water comes from distinctive crack patterns formed by tidal stress; from effects on Jupiter's magnetic field consistent with a global layer of salty water; and from theoretical predictions of the amount of heat available to keep the ice melted.
Europa's orbital radius (distance from the center of Jupiter) is 670,000 km. Europa itself is about 1560 km in diameter. The ocean is about 150 km (100 miles) deep. The ice on top is probably about 10 km thick, or less. Under this very deep ocean is a rocky interior.
DEPTHX microbiologist John Spear (Colorado School of Mines) said, "the Europan ocean is the main deal life at the microbiological level needs just four things: water, a carbon source, an electron donor, and an electron acceptor. The last three are likely present from meteoric sources on Europa, so we have in one place what is likely to present the highest possibility for first discovering life off Earth."
If successful Stone's vehicle will be transported through kilometers of the Europan ice cap with the help of yet-to be developed nuclear technology that NASA Lewis Research Center was to have developed for this capability. A Washington official close to this project said "Stone's activity, done in a Skunk works fashion, is an example of creativity and prowess that we rarely see in the world."
DEPTHX, which is a precursor to the follow on activity ENDURANCE , is providing insights and preliminary technical capability to autonomously detect and collect aqueous micro-organisms. DEPTHX's first venture into the true unknown will be take place in Mexico beginning in January 2007 at the world's deepest hydrothermal cenote. Stone said, "if this test is successful it will show that we can now easily investigate areas on Earth that would never have been accessable before." Unlike the NASA Martian rovers Spirit and Opportunity which require meticulous daily mission programming to make small moves forward -- DEPTHX operates on its own, seeking to achieve high level scientific objectives and reporting home only when it finds something "interesting". In this sense, DEPTHX represents a dramatic leap forward in science autonomy the next generation of planetary robotics.
After this grant is completed, Stone intends to start work on ENDURANCE which will leverage the technologies, systems and operational procedures developed in DEPTHX to support the even more ambitious challenge of exploring sub-surface Antarctic lakes the next step on the path to mission to Europa. ENDURANCE will require the combined efforts of NASA, NSF and international partners to achieve its objectives. Once ENDURANCE is successfully completed, Stone will be in a catbird position to offer next-generation planetary robotics technology to explore the heavens.
Stone gives great credit to the NASA ASTEP (Astrobiology Science and Technology for Exploring the Planets) program, Science Mission Directorate, for its support of this important project in astrobiology.
Team DEPTHX, for which Stone is the Principal Investigator, is an extraordinary collection of talent. Carnegie-Mellon's Field Robotics Center is developing onboard navigation and proxops code; SwRI is developing the science payload in collaboration with microbiologists from Colorado School of Mines and University of Colorado, Boulder. UT Austin is handling field logistics, access, and onboard environmental sensors. And the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory is providing science payload and vehicle design programmatic and technical review and strategic program guidance for path-to-mission planning. This lean, talented and devoted team of scientists and technologists have worked around the clock for months now to make DEPTHX a reality.
The DEPTHX vehicle itself represents a tour-de-force in rapid prototyping -- an astounding 8 months flat from completion of the paperless CAD design to an autonomous flying vehicle that bristles with dense high technology and sofware. Full system tests are scheduled for late October at the University of Texas ARL facility, including the integrated science payload. After that, Cenote Zacaton awaits. Team DEPTHX built a 3D map of Zacaton to a depth of -290 meters in May of 2005 to obtain real-world data for testing of the SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) algorithm that will be the predominant geometric mapping and navigation hat trick the vehicle performs when operating in unknown, unexplored space. In January of 2007 the team will return to Zacaton with the intention of flexing the vehicle's full 1,000 meter depth rating and potentially exploring the hydrothermal spring to more than a kilometer depth and several kilometers horizontally from the only entrance, while returning home through the labyrinth on the maps just created by the tether-less vehicle.
Project leader Dr. Stone is not new to the exploration of the subterranean underworld. He has successfully launched two companies that have developed the world's most advanced closed-cycle PLSS (portable life support system) backpacks for manned diving to depths of 200 meters. He has also logged more than 7 years in the field on expeditionary work to some of the deepest places ever reached by humans beneath the surface of the earth.
What is DEPTHX and how does it fit into the Europa Mission?
DEPTHX is a prototype AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) for developing and testing two of the most critical capabilities that will be needed by the Europa lander third stage. Indeed, these two advances are essential to the success of the Europa mission. To review quickly, the Europa mission architecture, as envisioned by Stone Aerospace*, will likely include the following components:
• the parent spacecraft, which will remain in orbit either about Jupiter or about Europa and which will primarily serve as a data relay back to Earth from the Lander.
• the Lander, which will actually be a 3-stage device:
Stage 1: the physical landing system that will contain propulsion (rocket) systems, power, and data relay systems to communicate with the orbiter, and which will control and carry out the descent and automated landing on the moon.
Stage 2: the "cryobot" second stage, which will melt a hole through up to ten kilometers of ice cap before reaching the sub-surface liquid ocean. Although the design is far from completely defined, the concept will most likely involve a nuclear powered thermal melter that will be attached to the bottom of the third stage. It is highly likely that the second stage will also deploy an armored fiber optic bundle behind it as it melts deeper. The fiber bundle will be frozen into the ice after the melter passes through with the third stage;
Stage 3: by far the most sophisticated element of the entire mission will be the lander third stage. In fact, the lander third stage will likely be a multi-stage device itself, roughly along the following lines as envisioned by Stone Aerospace CEO Dr. Bill Stone: the melter tip from the second stage -- really just a shield and a sophisticated heat exchanger -- will likely be jettisoned upon reaching the subsurface ocean. The remaining vehicle will detach from the fiber optic system and will leave behind a powerful communications and navigation beacon as well as a rechargeable power pack. At that point what remains is the lander third stage proper: a novel torpedo-shaped "fast mover" that will be propelled by steam thrust generated by the nuclear power plant (or alternatively by traditional props or an internal thrust turbine driven by electric motors driven by thermoelectric conversion - or some variant of that theme). The "fast mover" will carry a collection (2-5) of redundant, electrically powered self-mobile smart sub-payloads that are sensor-rich devices capable of not only mapping into unknown territory and bringing the fast mover back to the navigation beacon at the bottom of the melt hole, but also able to "sniff" for indicators of environmental variables that might indicate the presence of microbial life and steer (home) the combined 3rd stage vehicle towards those sites. At that point one of the smart sub-payloads will be deployed and will "fly" off in pursuit of microorganisms. To find them it will have to employ a multi-stage (hierarchical) detection system that improves the odds of finding something at each stage. Ultimately, using these tools, and if successful, it will detect and characterize microorganisms (most likely Bacteria or Archaea) in the Europan ocean and return to the fast mover, which will then drive it back to the navigation beacon whereupon it will upload what it finds to the surface lander, which will then relay the info back to the orbiter, which will then relay it back to Earth.
DEPTHX, then, is the prototype (a test article) for the smart sub-payload of the 3rd stage fast mover. ENDURANCE (Environmentally Non-Disturbing Under-ice Robotic ANtarctiC Explorer) is the Phase 2 follow on research to design, build, and test a prototype for the 3rd stage "fast mover" in an Antarctic sub-surface lake. It is this latter program that is now in limbo because of the funding cuts to scientific research within NASA.
Finally, the purpose of DEPTHX is to test the following two hypotheses:
1) can we design a fully autonomous underwater vehicle that can explore into completely unknown territory, create maps of that unknown territory in three dimensions, and use those just-created maps to return itself "home" without any other navigation aids?
2) can we design a fully autonomous science system that will seek out places where there is a high likelihood of microbial life and make a decision to collect samples that will demonstrate, unambiguously, that science autonomy is feasible on Europa. Specifically, can we demonstrate that by tracking environmental sub-aqueous variable gradients (temperature, chemical concentrations etc), along with spectral (color) differentiation, we can improve the likelihood of machine detection of microbial life (which we will verify in-situ by microscopy of the samples collected while on an actual mission - that is, DEPTHX will have pressure-rated microscopes onboard to detect the presence of microbes).
These two things (as well as research related to the other vehicle stages mentioned above) form the fundamental underpinning of the success of the Europa mission. It is these two capabilities that we hope to demonstrate at the Cenote Zacaton beginning in January 2007.
Note for Aviation Week: The discovery of the first observational evidence for liquid water, based on crack patterns, was covered in an article in Aviation Week (June 21, 1999, p. 58-59) by Michael Dornheim. The discovery was the research team of Prof. Richard Greenberg at the Univ. of Arizona. Greenberg is a member of the DEPTHX team.
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In the previous two blog entries, we discussed two important concepts, name transformation and landmarks. In this blog entry, we'll discuss how to use these concepts in a practical application.
In the code editing application, you need to be able to identify landmarks (natural language grammar), transport the landmark to a special external tool and then on return, replace the landmark with the chosen symbol. A very crude mock up of the sequence is shown in the image below: This simple example turns out to be a useful tool in building out a full speech driven programming environment. In its current form, it's good for bootstrapping. It gives the disabled programmer the tools necessary to deal with the hardest part of working with existing code: its symbol space. Some enhancements include:
- increasing the number of visible cache entries
- plug-ins for user defined symbol transformations
- recursive invocation (i.e. selecting a method used as an argument within an argument)
- predictive symbol completion
Beneath this little application hide a host of interesting problems and user interface features. The first major feature is splitting the user's attention away from the main application into a separate frame of reference. This allows break attention or focus from the task they had been doing two new task of generating symbol. It's going to take a bit of research to find out if the shifting focus is truly a good idea or not. On the right-hand side, the names of the transformation algorithms are found a used as a memory jog for the user.as to what to say when selecting a symbol to be returned. As an alternative, numbering each yield 1-5 could also be used as a clue to what the user should say to retrieve that field.


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dancing in the kitchen with Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef
Today I made brownie. Gluten-free brownie, with peanut butter swirls none the less. I know, I know, I've been on a bit of a chocolate buzz these days, what with my gluten-free chocolate, chilli and blueberry slice, followed in quick secession by Flourless chocolate love cake with raspberries and cream... but when I was given the chance to try out a few of Shauna and Danny's recipes (from Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef) even before their new cookbook Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef: A Love Story with 100 Tempting Recipes was released, of course I jumped at the chance!!! In case you have been hiding under a rock somewhere and are not familiar with their world famous blog, Shauna James Ahern has been leading the way in creating tasty, gorgeous looking gluten-free food since way back in 2005 when she was first diagnosed with Celiac disease, and then taking it up yet another notch when she met and then married Danny Ahern, a talented and super passionate chef.
I am hanging out for my copy to arrive in the post and have a feeling this book is going to change the lives of so many who are gluten-free. I for one wish something of it's kind was available when I first became gluten-free! This book includes recipes for homemade gluten-free pasta (58 trials went into finalising the recipe you see in the book!), gluten-free bread, including one for gluten-free crusty bread, as well as many other mouth watering recipes that I am just itching to try out. With a book like this there will be no more standing at the fridge staring blankly wondering what you can eat, only to close it again hungry and empty handed. Shauna and Danny want the "book to be in your kitchen, flung onto the counter, with food stains on the pages". They want to "inspire people to cook".
And although it is not a vegetarian cookbook, I have no worries about that. I can pretty much guarantee I/we will be able to eat a lot of what's in the book, either as is or with a few tweaks.
These chocolate-peanut butter brownies are beautiful, moist chocolaty goodness. The dollops of peanut butter adding a lovely little salty hit. I did as Shauna and Danny suggested and cut a piece in half, spreading it with jam to make a peanut butter and jelly brownie. So American and so lovely. To get this recipe and many many more click here and get yourself a copy... quick!
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Thank you SO much for the lovely post. We're so glad you enjoyed the recipes. And your photographs are gorgeous!ReplyDelete
No no, thank you Shauna for letting me try out your recipes early! Only 3 weeks till my copy of the book arrives in the post.... xxReplyDelete
Your brownies look great! I hope the next three weeks go quickly while you wait for the book!ReplyDelete
And on a completely unrelated note . . . I love your fork!
Thanks tara :-) I wish that fork was mine..oh and all the lovely antique plates....but no, they are my Nana's. Lucky for me she lives next door and loves that they are being used.ReplyDelete
Beautiful post! And I am in LOVE with those brownies! I finally got my copy of the book, and now I'm just trying to savor it and read a few pages a day...though now that it's the weekend, I'll likely snuggle up on the couch, read and flag a bunch of recipes to try!ReplyDelete
So fun to find other gluten-free bloggers through this project!
ooh lucky you, I'm still waiting for my copy... Hope you had a lovely weekend of reading :-)ReplyDelete
it looks gorgeous!! i should try it out one day, for i love chocolate and peanut butter!ReplyDelete
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By Los Gigantes in february 2006
In the second half of february 2006 my wife and I stayed for a week at the Barcelo Varadero Hotel, Playa Las Arena.
Arrived late in the evening, friendly and helpful personnel in the reception. We found the room tidy and clean. There was no shops open, so we walked about 100 meters downhill to one of the nearest restaurants. I ordered kingprawns. For 7 euros I was served five small shrimps together with some garlic.
The next day we saw that the apartment was a bit worn, especially the balcony. Had a good view over to the island of La Gomera. A bit pity about the parkinghouse taking about 25% of the view. But anyways, we mean that the apartment was in a general good condition. Except for the toilet, did not function a couple of times. But the service personnel came up and fixed it quite rapidly.
We heard the noise from the entertainment in the evening, but it did not bother us. The food in the Hotel restaurant was probably good, but half warm when we arrived. There are good restaurants down by the black beach.
The only thing we will complain about at this Hotel is the pool. Normaly we freshen up with a morningbath in the pool. But this was like jumping into a chemical storage tank.
But again, there is a good atmosphere in this hotel, so we will recommend a stay here.
Very nice hotel
We stayed in Barcelo Varadero for one week, at block A, second floor. We had a nice view to the sea and the main road.
There is three swimmingpools: the topmost pool was full of children (because the water was warmer, I believe). Middlemost pool was beside the bar and entertainment and the lowest was quite peaceful. The water was cool, but swimmable. Really refreshing, but only for one minute swims...
The food at the snackbar was ok (and also quite cheap). Pizza was terrible, but the hamburger and salad tasted good.
Planning to return...
My wife and I have just returned from a package holiday (arranged by First Choice), staying at the Barcel� Varadero.
Before confirming the booking, I read the reviews on this website, and became somewhat confused and concerned about the contrasting views being expressed. I have now read the negative comments again and wonder whether the writers of them were staying at the same hotel.
I do not suggest that the hotel is five star, but I was not charged five star prices. Our room was in Block F, which showed some signs of needing redecorating/refurbishing in places - for example, the mattresses and pillows needed replacing (often the case at hotels, in my experience). However, the rooms were clean, well-furnished and included kitchen equipment that all worked. Fire safety precautions were well in evidence - fire escape stairs, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, etc, all in abundance.
Cleanliness was apparent throughout the complex - staff seemed to be constantly cleaning, inside and out. All the hotel staff were polite and helpful. The restaurant offered a wide range of food - catering for varied nationalities - good quality and plentiful.
More often than not when I return from holiday, my first task is to draft a letter of complaint about some unsatisfactory aspect. On this occasion, it is a pleasure to be writing this favourable review instead. If my wife and I return to Tenerife, we will have no hesitation in booking, probably independently, at the Barcel� Varadero again.
Great time
I stayed with my parents and teenage son during Christmas.
We all had an really good holiday - the food was fine and very good value we felt, and the atmosphere was very relaxed and not too English. We even joined in with some of the organised activities - the entertainments guys were so encouraging and friendly
We are 2 adults and two children. We were in Varadero for two weeks in october and the experience was great.
It's not a luxury aparthotel but the facilities as well as the food & service are excellent.
Price/quality incredible!!.
Awful from start to finish
First of all, we waited 2 hours for our room to be ready - just had to sit round reception, despite having a check in time of 2pm - it was not ready. Our apt was at the furthest point from reception, and there was no one to help me and my 50 something mother with our luggage, so we had to cart it ourselves through the rows of sunbeds.
The apt was tatty, the wardrobe STANK of mould, the pillows and blankets that were in there did too. The beds were awful, rock hard, there was only CNN in English on the TV, and there was also no kettle ?
The food was SHOCKING, breakfast not so bad, but do not attempt dinner, it was revolting. We went all-inclusive and ate out every night after the first - at good quality restuarants.
Didn't sample the entertainment, couldn't stomach it after the rest of the experience. This accomodation is no better than 2 Star allocation on arrival package holiday places. Have stayedin other barcello hotels and this one does not compare.
Best yet
Easter 2004 (2 weeks). family with 2 young children (5&9).
Big hotel but spread out over a large area in a strip with a river of 4 pools running its length. Many beatifully maintained mature palm trees. Mainly german / french / spanish clientelle which made a pleasant change from 100% english hotels with football rooms, drunks and queuing for sunbeds. Never felt crowded, even over the spanish bank holiday, always felt like there ws plenty of room. Best food we have ever had in the canaries (even had bucks fizz one breakfast!). Entertainment for kids every day and evening run by very hardworking animateurs followed by grown up entertainment. Yes it was fairly loud music (because it's outside...) but it finished promptly at 11pm and then the hotel was very quiet. Not much to do down the hill at the resort but when windy the surf is great fun and you can go crab hunting on the rocks in the evenings. We would definitely go there again.
Never again
We stayed at Barcelo Varadero from the 5th of April 2004 up till the 12th of April 2004. We will never go again to this hotel because of the loud entertainment. From 10 till 22:30 there is entertainment for children and adults. No problem so far, but this entertainment needs loud music. We where moved to a more quiet room, but still there was music. The beds where teribble. The promissed Dutch tv channel by the travel agency wasn't there. The room was dirty and we even had a visit of a cockroch.
Highly recommended
February 13th to February 20th 2004. We got moved to Barcelo Varadera after Tamaimo Tropical at Los Gigantes had managed to give our apartment to someone else! Barcelo Varadera is very nice indeed with very well appointed apartments, three swimming pools, evening entertainment (which seemed to be good but which we didn't see), and a very good mini-market. The hotel just feels 'posh' with a marble foyer and very pleasant front desk staff. We were in Block C - C must stand for Cockerel (a local bird which woke us all up at 5 o'clock every morning!). As far as eating out, go to Ristorante Varadero 100 yards down the hill. Harry from Vienna and his lovely Columbian wife run this super restaurant with great friendliness. If you like fish, the huge mixture for two people at around 20 Euro is stunning. 400 yards away from the apartments is a black sand beach with great waves for jumping around in. All in all a very nice place to stay.
I had a realy nice time
I had a great time in barcelo Varadero, nice staff, good entertainment and a lot of nice pools. Everyday they had a show for children and they loved it after that a show for adults. It's a realy nice place to stay for families. Playa de Arena itself is very small and not much to see, we had a good entertainment at night so I didn't care at all.
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- Diets work from the inside out. They tell you what to do, "Eat this, don't eat that", but they don't help you understand why you got into an unhealthy relationship with food in the first place. They treat the symptom, excess weight, instead of addressing the problem. The weight release program at Mind Matters on the other hand helps you understand why you're carrying the excess weight to begin with – addressing the core of the issue instead of just the symptom.
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Hypnosis was more effective than a control group: an average of 17 lbs lost by the hypnosis group vs. an average of 0.5 lbs lost by the control group, on follow-up. Two Years Later: Hypnosis Subjects Continued To Lose Significant Weight. At 8-month and 2-year follow-ups, the hypnosis subjects were found to have continued to lose significant weight, while those in the behavioral-treatment-only group showed little further change.
Cochrane, Gordon; Friesen, J. (1986). Hypnotherapy in weight loss treatment. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 54, 489-492.
Hypnosis Subjects Lost More Weight Than 90% of Others and Kept it Off.
Researchers analyzed 18 studies comparing a cognitive behavioral therapy such as relaxation training, guided imagery, self monitoring, or goal setting with the same therapy supplemented by hypnosis. Those who received the hypnosis lost more weight than 90 percent of those not receiving hypnosis and maintained the weight loss two years after treatment ended.
University of Connecticut, Storrs Allison DB, Faith MS. Hypnosis as an adjunct to cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy for obesity: a meta-analytic reappraisal. J Consult Clin Psychol. 1996;64(3):513-516.
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