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The producer of "Dragon Age: Inquisition" has commented on the impact of decisions made in the previous installments on the series. In an interview with The Official Xbox Magazine on Jan. 3, Cameron Lee said that all of the important choices, including those made in the DLC expansions from "Dragon Age: Origins" and "Dragon Age 2," would affect the world state of the sequel.
Bioware Montreal will be using an application called "Dragon Age Keep," which gives players the ability to go through the story from the earlier entries without having to play the video games. Furthermore, the data from the program can be imported into "Dragon Age: Inquisition." You can take a look at his comments below:
Yeah, so the Dragon Age Keep includes the ability to go through and set all these different decision and action points from the previous games and the DLC, and I think even one of the flash games. Coming into Dragon Age: Inquisition there's a lot of those decisions that impact the story and impact the world. The world is really a character as well if you think about it, and how that world is set up by the player as 'their' world is really important to us, so we wanted to make sure that... You know, one of the primary reasons that we did the Keep, is that we'll know when the player sets up their world that's the world they get. So you will see a lot of those impacts coming through, both very large and very small as well.
Cameron Lee was also asked about Bioware Montreal hiring multiplayer designers for "Dragon Age: Inquisition." The producer replied by saying that he did not know about the new employment opportunities. However, he hinted that the development team is looking at adding multiplayer but the final decisions have not yet been made. You can find a set of screens featuring the software product with the slideshow gallery on the left side of this article and his response below:
I have no idea at all in terms of hiring, but you know, the Mass Effect multiplayer stuff is really good, so we've certainly looked at options like that, but we haven't decided on anything in terms of multiplayer at this point.
Bioware Montreal should have some time to implement multiplayer into "Dragon Age: Inquisition" since the PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One video game won't be released until later this autumn season.
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Rep: Vanessa Hudgens Was Not Doing Drugs at Coachella
Vanessa Hudgens was photographed reaching into a small bag and licking a white substance off her fingers at the Coachella music festival last weekend.
Many outlets have speculated that the actress was using drugs.
Perez Hilton, for instance, notes that Hudgens "kept herself busy by sampling a lot of substances!" and posted some of his patented doctored pics.
"Whatever she was putting in her mouth, it was white and kept in a zippered pouch!" continues Perez.
A rep for the Sucker Punch star, who's had other photo controversies in the past, tells Gossip Cop the creamy substance was white chocolate.
At Coachella, Hudgens hung out with buddy Josh Hutcherson and seemed to enjoy herself, although she still has yet to comment on her Twitter account.

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Shapeways: Bring your creativity to life in 3D http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php Shapeways: Bring your creativity to life in 3D Seeking Millenium Rod http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=57575&th=11753#msg_57575 <![CDATA[Hey guys,

 Im looking for someone to Model the Millenium Rod for me - as accurate as possible compared to the Anime.

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 Clearly I would want it made of Metal, in a goldy colour.
 I hope you can get the idea of what i want from those pictures and that someone can help me!

 Best Wishes,
 James]]> maliknjames 2012-11-27T23:34:14-00:00 Re: Seeking Millenium Rod http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=57578&th=11753#msg_57578 <![CDATA[PM Sent!]]> solid_modeler 2012-11-28T01:19:49-00:00 Re: Seeking Millenium Rod http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=57622&th=11753#msg_57622 <![CDATA[I would be interested in helping you.
 The full size you want would be very expensive in metal, even in WSF. You would be better having a hollow model which you can spray paint. To make it heavier you could fill the inside. Can you give me some sizes that you want it to be?
 I have made Anime models before in the shape of Tsubas.
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Hotel Metropolitan honors Black History Month, underground railroad quilts, Soul food.
Not to be missed exhibits and springtime attractions in Paducah, Kentucky. A little city with a rich history in transportation, commerce and curiosities.
Hotel Metropolitan is a "Save America's Treasures" project, this 1908 hotel has been restored as an African-American heritage museum. Built in a classical revival style, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mrs. Maggie M. Steed, a widow, built the first hotel in Paducah, KY, owned and operated by and for African Americans.
Famous African-American entertainers, including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, B.B. King and Ike and Tina Turner, were guests at the hotel prior to desegregation.
During QuiltWeek, April 23-26, 2014, the Hotel features an African American quilt exhibit and lectures including the rich heritage of Underground Railroad quilts.
One interesting exhibit is the brown paper bag test.
The reason for the using the "paper bag" is because the color of the paper bag is considered to be the "center" marker of blackness that distinguishes "light skin" from "dark skin" on a continuum stretching from black to white. Also, the brown paper bag is believed to act as a benchmark for certain levels of acceptance and inclusion.
The brown paper bag test was a ritual once practiced by certain African-American sororities and fraternities to discriminate against people who were "too black". The common brown paper bag was the marker used to distinguish "light skin" from "dark skin." The brown paper bag was a center mark used for certain levels of acceptance or inclusion.
Black History Month will be celebrated at The Hotel Metropolitan will host a soul food sampler. Grand Ma's Recipes Soul Food Sampler on February 15, 2014, Times: 10:30 AM-1 PM. Cost: Donations are requested. Call Phone: 270.443.7918
The public is welcomed. Join others for cultural sharing and to taste authentic soul food cooking including yams, greens, chitlins and more. FYI, there will be limited seating.
Details: Venue: Hotel Metropolitan, 724 Oscar Cross Dr., Paducah, KY 42001, February 15, 2014, Times: 10:30 AM-1 p.m., Cost: Donations are requested, Phone: (270) 443-7918
Quiltmaker and historian, Dr. Nancy J. Dawson, incorporates primary sources into her quilts to share the stories of African Americans throughout history. In some of her quilts she uses photo transfer techniques to include authentic pre-Civil War newspaper ads promoting the sale of slaves. Some of her work also incorporates photographs that present the viewer with an authentic portrayal of African American history and life.
Dawson's quilt, titled What Would Mammy Say? will be unveiled at the show. The piece tells the story of African American women who served as domestic workers in the 1940s and 50s. Dawson stitches authentic relics into the quilt, such as bits of an apron worn by a domestic worker during this period of African American history.
"Quilting is a means of healing. People can look at my quilts in this collection and it will help them to have a greater understanding of the African American people," Dawson says.
Quilts will be displayed Thursday, April 25 through Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. at the Hotel Metropolitan, 724 Oscar Cross Drive. Dawson will present a lecture at 6 PM on Thursday, April 25.
Dr. Alicestyne Turley, Director of the Carter G. Woodson Center and Assistant Professor of African and African American Studies at Berea College, will explore Quilts of the Underground Railroad in a lecture through quilts that depict slavery and African American life before the Civil War.
Details: The lecture will be at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. on Friday, April 26 and 11 AM on Saturday, April 27. No charge, limited seating.
A "Save America's Treasures" project, the Hotel Metropolitan is a 1908 historic hotel that has been restored as an African-American heritage museum. For more information, visit thehotelmetropolitan.org.
The McCracken County Public Library honors women's oral history, storytelling, empowerment
Quilt Art: Examining the Narrative in Kentucky Quilts presented by Dr. Pearlie Johnson, Professor of Pan-African Studies and Art History.
Dr. Johnson has collected oral history interviews with quilters from throughout Kentucky. Her presentation includes quilters whose work she focuses on for this discussion.
Johnson's presentation encompasses women's history, storytelling, identity politics, and empowerment. Dr. Johnson's study of quilts in Kentucky, includes an array cultural groups
Details: April 24, 2014, Times: 7 PM, Venue: McCracken County Public Library, 555 Washington St., Paducah, KY 42001, Admission: Free, Phone: 270.442.2510. Co-sponsored by The Kentucky Humanities Council & The Friends of The McCracken County Public Library
For more information about Paducah, contact: Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau • 128 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001 • 1.800.PADUCAH


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Ryanair CEO Tantalizes With Talk of Crossing the Pond
By Doug Cameron and Marietta Cauchi
Ryanair Holdings plc CEO Michael O'Leary has been winding up rivals for years with talk of entering the transatlantic market, but the chat has been just that until the low-fare titan recently unveiled plans to fly determined sun-seekers from Scandinavia to the Canary Islands. And back.
The cozy six hour-plus flight times are equivalent to those between Ireland and eastern Canada, so why not take a swing at a market that has lacked a low-fare challenger since, well, the last one failed?
Mr. O'Leary hinted Monday that he hasn't completely forgotten a plan he once memorably described as offering precious little except a cheap seat for economy passengers, but considerably more liberal perks for those who chose to fly in a notional Ryanair business class. Mr. O'Leary's inappropriate-for-the-workplace descriptions of his concept for business class service, including highlights from a 2008 press conference in Dusseldorf, can be found on YouTube.
Mr. O'Leary said Monday, after world's largest carrier of international passengers reported full-year profits, that Ryanair has way too many opportunities to beat up on continental European rivals to mess with the Atlantic market.
He did, tantalizingly, suggest that any move into intercontinental flying – we're not counting the Scandinavia-Canary Islands market here – would not be under the Ryanair brand.
"Ryanair will not be going across the Atlantic," Mr. O'Leary told analysts on a post-earnings' call, no doubt prompting sighs of relief from many quarters.
"I've said if we did this, it would be some kind of sister company or some related company, but it would never, ever be Ryanair," he said.
CFO Howard Millar added in an interview that Aer Lingus PLC wouldn't be a suitable vehicle. Ryanair has long pursued the Irish flag carrier, only to be blocked by competition authorities.
The mere mention of transatlantic flights did, however, give Mr.O'Leary an excuse to lambast a whole new group of airlines. He flagged the "crazy scale" of the order books for long haul Airbus and Boeing jets, driven he said in large part by carriers based in the Middle East.
That's made them too pricey for Ryanair and it's maybe-baby sister. For now.
Ryanair's full-year results and plans to return to expansion mode helping drive a surge in its shares, recently up 6.9% at EUR6.76 after earlier touching an all-time high that pushed its market value through EUR10 billion for the first time.


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the catalog was shot by alexandra valenti featuring models ashley smith, anastasia khodkina and jessica mau along with austin band the happen-ins, and the video was shot by our videographer and edited by swell. song is "be yer fool" by the happen-ins, which you can download here!
the july catalog video!
- -July 5, 2011, 3:29PM
Beautiful, all the way down to the music (:
- -July 5, 2011, 5:23PM
Love that video and the song was PERFECT!
my only criticism about the catalog, was that the pieces in it were often over $150. A lot of people my age and not much older, cannot afford to buy a $500 pair of sequined pants..ya know?! Otherwise, great photographs, awesome video, and another great job! :)
- -July 5, 2011, 8:03PM
i agree completely with taylor. the catalogs and clothing are still visually stunning, but i think free people has lost sight of what used to be their target market's realistic price range. maybe others are somehow keeping up with these prices, but my whole wardrobe used to be free people and now i can't afford a single item in the catalog.
- -July 6, 2011, 12:14AM
LOVE it. Beautiful :) FP, you are constant inspiration
- -July 6, 2011, 12:38AM
Prices too high! :( My closet is feeling the consequences.
- -July 6, 2011, 1:38PM
I agree as well! I've always ordered my FP indulgences online since the closest store is a state away, and it's normally totally worth the wait and price of shipping! But lately because of the prices, I'm not able to. And I'm no poor college kid either. I love the new catalog and video, but this one I'm forced to just dream and attempt to find similar items in local stores at more affordable prices. :(
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You read the title correct you can craft the dust and still make insane amounts of profits. During Cataclysm's launch crafting these would be downright insane and just stupid but now you'd be stupid not to craft these. Since Cataclysm's release this recipe has received multiple buffs to make it more profitable.
First you get three dusts now instead of 1, meaning you normally sell dust well below vendor price and still make profit. If 1 blackfallow is worth 5g you're able to sell the dust as low as 1.33g per and still break completely even.
What I've noticed is that if I list my dust for under vendor price ( 8g or so ) that people won't undercut you. This is because they got their dust by buying it from the vendor and if they sold for below what they paid for the dust they'd be losing gold. This is an excellent way to control the market and a great alternative to get rid of that extra blackfallow if converting them into Inferno Inks isn't very profitable on your server.
If you sell your dust at 8g per you're basically valuing a stack of 10 blackfallow ink at 240g. This is because like I said above you get three dusts out of one blackfallow thus 10 blackfallow would yield 30 dust. If you can sell one Inferno ink for 240g, be my guest but to be quite frank I doubt you'll be able to come anywhere near that unless you make DMF cards with that Inferno ink, at which point it will be "valued" at 180g per inferno ink.
While I DON'T suggest that you convert 5-10 stacks of blackfallow into dust, it's always handy to keep a stack or two laying around. Converting blackfallows into dusts is a great alternative market to get rid of a couple stacks of blackfallow ink per day; as the dust sells, but at a slow pace.
You read the title correct you can craft the dust and still make insane amounts of profits. During Cataclysm's launch crafting these would be downright insane and just stupid but now you'd be stupid not to craft these. Since Cataclysm's release this recipe has received multiple buffs to make it more profitable.
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Faid said... May 11, 2011 at 8:03 AM
Personally I started just "having a stack or two" but when I would sell out stacks at a time all day I started converting tons.
Someone apparently thought I'd bought them from the vendor and quickly bought out all my 7g ink and reposted for 19g. I just made more and reposted back at 7g. He whispered me telling me how stupid I was to be losing gold by selling them for lower than I was buying them. I love noobs. :D
Shamaenei said... May 11, 2011 at 8:59 AM
This method works very well. I've been posting 120 dusts (40 inks) on the AH yesterday in stacks of 1,2 and 3 for 7.5g and they've all sold out because it was raid night. No competition at all easy market.
rachaels_dad said... May 11, 2011 at 9:24 AM
I think you mean 1.66 instead of 1.33..if a blackfallow ink is worth 5g and you get 3 dusts..each dust is 1.66.
5/3 = 1.66
Anonymous said... May 11, 2011 at 4:11 PM
lol, you don't make "insane" profits doing this. I don't know why you always inflate things, Mageshadow. You writing style makes it sound like you're trying to sell something. You should be more real.
Mageshadow said... May 11, 2011 at 6:11 PM
@anon - look at shamaenei's comment.
120 dust/day at 7.5g/per
900g in one day. For what? A couple minutes worth of work?
Anonymous said... May 12, 2011 at 8:41 AM
hm, can Tradeskillmaster manage Multiple sell lists for one item?
so you can list single dust and 5 stacks and 20 stacks?
dont fund a way to do this.
i can only one sell rule per item.
can anybody help?
Alyzande said... May 12, 2011 at 11:43 AM
I have been using this method recently. For some reason, they sell particularly well if you advertise they are under vendor price because you over stocked. Maybe I just have a lit of players on my server happy to take advantage .. or perceived advantage ;)
Anonymous said... May 13, 2011 at 1:10 PM
Nice tip !
Made like 300 dust yesterday and posted for 8g , one hour before raid times.Once i started to advertise on /2 about the price, while specifying that its UNDER vendor price...i sold ALL of them in under 15 min.
No point to say that after that i made 500 more and just let them in AH, because i had to go raiding also.They probably already sold:)
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Greece is in crisis. Recent reports have shown rioting and told of the bombing deaths of Greek bank employees. For most Americans, the reports from Greece probably come as a shock. What happened to Greece and how did they get into this situation?
Greece certainly suffered from the global economic downturn that began in 2008, but its problems began long before that. In simple terms, Greece spent too much money. Like other social democracies, much of the money went to government salaries, pensions, and welfare state programs. By some estimates, government workers account for as much as 40% of the Greek economy [http://bit.ly/9dxUHB]. These government workers earn lavish salaries (they are paid for 14 months of work each year) and pensions. The Greek economy is also slowed by high levels of corruption, nepotism and tax evasion. Further, Greece also hosted the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. The Olympics is always an expensive, and usually money-losing, proposition for the host country.
In the past, when Greece or other countries ran up high levels of debt, they would simply print more of the national currency. This would devalue the currency, the drachma in this case, and cause inflation. The government would then pay its debts in cheaper drachmas and repeat the cycle.
This changed in 2001 when Greece joined the euro zone and adopted the euro as its national currency. The more stable euro allowed Greece to finance its spending with lower interest rates and the country ran deficits to pay for its expensive public sector workers.
It wasn't long before Greece began to have problems. Rules for the European Union specify that member nations are not permitted to run deficits larger than 3% of GDP (gross domestic product) [http://bit.ly/9Xxgsb]. However, in 2004 it was revealed that Greece's deficits had not been below 3% of GDP since before 1999. How did they manage to join the EU with larger deficits? They lied [bit.ly/cEXepN].
At that point, Greek voters ousted the socialists and installed a right-wing government in an attempt to restore fiscal sanity. The new government raised taxes on alcohol and tobacco, as well as increasing the VAT (value added tax) and, for a time, the Greek economy appeared to improve [http://bit.ly/cEXepN].
The next bill began to come due in 2008 with the crash of the global economy. As with most of the rest of the world, the Greek economy entered a recession. As the economy shrank, the deficit increased as a percentage of GDP. To make matters worse, the national debt had also increased by approximately 100 billion euros since 2004. The socialists returned to power in 2009 and announced sharp cuts to government spending to combat the crisis [bit.ly/5IkjZA].
It wasn't enough. Greek bond ratings were revised downward and the Greek deficit for 2009, which had been estimated at 6%, was revealed to be as high as 13.6% as history repeated itself and Greek financial reports to the EU turned out to be less than accurate [http://huff.to/9euNoD]. Greek bonds soon reached junk bond status.
The Greek government imposed an austerity package of spending cuts and higher taxes on the nation. As a result, government union workers and anarchists opposed to multinational corporations began rioting in the streets. Three bank employees were killed when their bank was firebombed by rioters.
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What is sexual violence? Sexual violence means that someone forces or manipulates someone else into unwanted sexual activity without their consent. Anyone can experience sexual violence including: children, teens, young adults, adults, and elders. Those who sexually abuse can be acquaintances, family members, trusted individuals or strangers. http://www.nsvrc.org/saam
Sexual violence is a crime. It comes in many forms.
Sexual abuse, also referred to as molestation, is the forcing of undesired sexual behavior by one person upon another. When that force is immediate, of short duration, or infrequent, it is called sexual assault. The offender is referred to as a sexual abuser or (often pejoratively) molester. [1] The term also covers any behavior by any adult towards a child to stimulate either the adult or child sexually. When the victim is younger than the age of consent, it is referred to as child sexual abuse.
There are many types of sexual abuse, including:
Non-consensual, forced physical sexual behavior (rape and sexual assault).
Unwanted touching, either of a child or an adult.
Sexual kissing, fondling, exposure of genitalia, and voyeurism, exhibitionism and up to sexual assault.
Exposing a child to pornography.
Saying sexually suggestive statements towards a child (child molestation).
The use of a position of trust to compel otherwise unwanted sexual activity without physical force (or can lead to attempted rape or sexual assault).
Incest (see also sexual deviancy).
Certain forms of sexual harassment.
The Lamplighters - A movement for victims of incest and child sexual abuse. Offers a recovery program for children and adults. www.thelamplighters.org
The Mighty Phoenix - Offers survivors of sexual abuse information to help the healing process. themightyphoenix.webs.com
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center has the largest resource library devoted to the topic of sexual violence in the world (more than 30,000 items). www.nsvrc.org
The Rape Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Inside, you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more. www.rainn.org
True Perspective of Sexual Trauma - Information on blame, therapy, dissociation, and anger. Includes resources, predator types and behavior patterns. http://true-perspective.org
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Rugged Motorola WX450 headed to AT&T
Motorola has a new rugged QWERTY phone (in the vein of Sprint's Clutch i465) that's bound to be released in the US.
The phone is called Motorola WX450 and, as this FCC filling points out, is AT&T-branded – which, of course, means the carrier will start selling it at some point.
Feature-wise, the WX450 offers 3G (850 / 1900 MHz), Bluetooth, FM radio, push-to-talk, photo camera with video recording, and MicroSD card support.
There's no word on the price of the Motorola WX450, and neither on its launch date.
AT&T's latest rugged phone from Motorola is the Moto Tundra, released back in 2009 and currently available for $179.99 on contract.
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The Arkansas Arts Center announces the award winners for the 37th Toys Designed by Artists. The exhibition will be held in the Jeannette Edris Rockefeller Gallery December 17, 2010 – February 20, 2011.
An international competition for artists, the biennial exhibition showcases a variety of original and innovative designs to celebrate the playful side of artists and viewers alike. Jim Bartz, a past winner of Toys Designed by Artist, juried this year's exhibition. Bartz is a wood artist that combines wood carving with toys, music and Americana.
More than 140 pieces were submitted for the show and 40 were selected for the exhibition. Two works were selected to become part of the Arkansas Arts Center Foundation collection. Ye Seul Seo's Please, Soothe Me and Bill Price's Sheriff Rubber Ducky were given Purchase Awards. Chance Dunlap's Tumbler received an Honorable Mention. All toys were judged based on their creativity, originality and excellence of design.
The lecture Choosing Toys: A Juror's Perspective by Jim Bartz will be held on Thursday, December 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the Arkansas Arts Center Lecture Hall. Bartz will discuss the process he used to select works for the 37th Toys Designed by Artists.
The 37th Toys Designed by Artists is sponsored by Maggie and Dick Dearnley. Jim Bartz's lecture is sponsored by Gaye and Bob Anderson. For more information or to reserve tickets for the lecture, call 501-372-4000 or visit www.arkarts.com.
Contact: 501-372-4000
Location: Arkansas Arts Center – 9th and Commerce, Little Rock, AR 72202
Free Admission.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday & Major Holidays
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Historical Traveler Reviews Parque da Costeira Natal
We had a fantastic holiday!
My boyfriend and I have just got back from spending 7 nights at hotel parque da costeria and we had a fantastic time. The hotel was great, the food and service good, the people/staff helpful and friendly. I must admit we were a little worried about going after reading some unfavourable reviews on trip advisor however, we found these claims of it being a poor hotel unfounded. I think one of the reasons we enjoyed the holiday so much was because it is a new resort for Brits and it hasn't been 'taken over'. I think the people who rated it poorly did so because they expect everthing to be the same as Britain e.g food, entertainment etc. Also we thought that it was really nice that they don't speak a lot of English (how refreshing!) Why do some people expect to go to these places and for it to be exactly the same as Britain??Holidays are for trying new things, experiencing a new culture etc aren't they??Please don't be put off you will have a fantastic time if you have an open mind!
We would recommend having a massage at the hotel outside on the decking it is very reasonable and very relaxing!Also the gym, spa, sauna etc is very good! We went on the cashew and coconut trip this was a varied and fun day. We saw dolphins, saw the biggest cashew tree in the world, swam in a lovely lagoon and had a very exciting ride over the sand dunes. It was also a great way to top up the tan!! For a great night out take a taxi to bar street and go to salsa bar for cocktails and dancing! Enjoy...
Not the Costa del Sol & all the better for it!
Just returned from two weeks holiday 27/12/05 - 11/01/06. Hotel was very clean and food was fine and plentiful. English reviewers need to remember that not all countries believe food should be served at near nuclear temperature! Staff were always pleasant always polite - possibly because we were - and on the one occasion we needed to report a plumbing problem it was fixed within twenty minutes. Room was absolutely fine.
Only problem we experienced was with the attitude of some other UK guests who seemed to mistake this for the Costa del Sol & demanded it become little England. I suggest they check their atlas next time they book or make a few allowances for a new tourist spot. Half the fun is being somewhere a bit different.
Tried 4 excursions - hope the following helps
Beach Buggy Safari
Do this - it's great fun. Lots of racing around in buggies up & down the dunes. Probably not ecofriendly but a good way to see the surrounding area. You cross two rivers, one by ferry, one by raft & have lunch at a beachside restaurant (costs extra). Also stop at a freshwater lake.
Pipa Beach
Lovely day. This one is by coach. First to a local market which probably could be excluded as it was a bit boring then to Pipa which made up for it when we sat at one of the beachside restaurants & watched turtles in the waves. It's better to walk a bit further than the first place you see - I recommend Jacks on the Beach. Great food, lovely people, could have stayed there forever.
Mangrove Mysteries
A very full day. Coach trip takes over an hour you then pick up your boat which takes you around the mangroves to watch the crew digging for crabs (much more fun than it sounds). You can get quite muddy here so go prepared! Then off to a beach which we actually didn't see as we chose to walk away from the crowd & see the spot where the river meets the sea. Spectacular. Then its off to lunch which is included and then to an old farmhouse where you have high tea (very nice) and can see hummingbirds, marmosets & amazing gardens.
Cashews & coconuts
More buggy riding & boy were they fast - not for the fainthearted if you get the driver we had. Good fun though. Another fruit market but just a brief stop here. On to a distillery where they produce local sugar cane spirit and then a farmhouse which has seized on its marketing potential at an early stage. Nice bull though! Another freshwater lake with good swimming and lunch included at a disused railway station which is very pretty. Stopped at dolphin bay on the way back & did actually see some dolphins, also stopped at the largest cashew tree in the world.
So no it's not what you are used to but do get out & about & do pick up a bit of Portugese it really is easy & it is appreciated.We would go back tomorrow but
book premium seats if you can it's worth it & talk to Gary the rep he was the nicest guy & full of information. Thomson take note - he was great!
Be open minded
We stayed at the hotel over New Year and feel that our experience was not the same as some of the other recent reviews.
Our superior room was basic but spotlessly clean as was the whole hotel. The pool area was cleaned several times a day although the water did not seem chlorinated.There is a constant strong breeze on the coast here so things do blow around although we never saw rubbish in the pools. There were also staff cleaning any spillages in the buffet restaurant during meals although table clearing was slow at peak times.
The food is aimed at the Brazilian market with no concessions to the British so if you want chips, pizza, burgers ,full English breakfast and nothing "foreign" then it's not the right place for you.Pigs trotters etc appeared once a week ,obviously considered a local delicacy as it is in other countries such as France but there were always other options including excellent quality meat freshly cooked on a grill which you could always have well done if that's your taste. We were prepared to try some dishes in the knowledge that you could always go back and try something else instead.
We always received waiter service for drinks in the restaurant although the service could be slow at times. Salt and pepper was also always available but on the buffet tables in sachets and pepper mills rather than on individual tables so they not have been spotted .Some staff spoke excellent English but others were less confident which could be interpreted as unfriendly.At most meals there was an English speaking manager present and our rep encouraged us to ask them if anything was needed. Any attempt at speaking Portuguese was always appreciated . Creme caramel was always on the buffet but it's a staple dish for them a bit like always offering ice cream. On the occasions when we ate outside the hotel, we were disappointed and thought the hotel food was actually better.
When we had a small problem with cold water in the bathroom it was rectified within an hour.
We were aware that the beach was not suitable for swimming by researching before we booked , it is the Atlantic not the Caribbean!The hotel is not perfect and does need to make some more changes e.g the entertainment is repetitive as it seems to be aimed at Brazilians who only stay a few days. The resort and hotel are new to the British market so it's not the Spanish costas or Mexico/Carbbean where there has been plenty of American influence. The reason for us choosing to go was for somewhere different but if your choice is everything British but somewhere warm then it's not probably not for you.
Spend your money elsewhere
i went to this hotel for xmas and jan with my wife and two kids when we arrived we were given a room but as we were shown inside by the porter we had to refuse it on the grounds of it stunk of mould and sewerage we went back to reception and were given two more rooms to look at but they were no better the reception thought it was funny that i was dissapointed with the situation luckly our rep gary was there and he got on to it and we were at last given a acceptable room.
food where do i start everything was cold not even tepid, pigs ears, tails, feet, raw meat soggy salads one dessert creme caramel every sitting never any salt and pepper nobody took drink orders you had to que at the bar and i mean que brazilians first thats the way its done tables filthy people without shoes/bare tops at night we tried, really tried but after three nights we decided it was better to pay taxi fares to ponta negra every day (gets expensive) after a while were the food is good forget the staff are friendly they clearly dont want us there they are rude and dissrespectful.
the pools are full of plastic cups straws cigarette ends the only clean pool was the kids pool the beach is just a highway from a to b, we spoke to loads of other guests and they were as unhappy as us we all agreed that this place was not a holiday hotel but a travel lodge for conventions, i have been all over the world long haul with my family and have never wanted to go home so bad i have took time to write this review to try and prevent anybody from being as upset by this hotel as we were.
brazil out of the hotel brill spend a little bit more money and stay in ponta negra or upgrade to a 5 star along the coast.
parque de costeria stay away!!!!
Parque de Costeira disappointment
Just returned from Parque de Costeira in Natal Brazil for our Xmas/New Year Holiday. Very disappointed as Hotel is clearly not able to provide for British AI customers. Rooms very, very basic even superior rooms. Food was unappetising and mostly cold, wine not drinkable. Can walk on beach but not sunbathe or swim. Unfriendly atmosphere and poor service at the bars. Pool and Bar areas not adequate and a bit scummy. We ate out most of the time and found the local restaurants excellent and local people very friendly - nothing wrong with Brazil - just Hotel.
Hot, but needs more activities.
13.12.05- 27.12.05, party of 2 adults.Thomsons.First impressions were excellent, but soon found we were rather isolated.Trips out are necessary,& Mauricio's in Ponta Negra offers more variety than Thomsons.Dune buggies can be suicidal or boring - depends on your driver.We had both.Cashews trip really good value & variety - don't be put off by the title.Horse riding & quad bikes both good.Told not safe to hire own car,but buses & taxis plentiful.Hotel clean & spacious, but food & evening entertainment very repeatative.Below standard of our usual AI package.Main pool too small,& sea very rough.Nothing outside hotel,so can't stroll out to the shops & bars - they don't exist.Taxis become expensive over 2 wks.Everyone expects a tip.Wonderful climate,but resort needs to offer more,without losing its charm.Shopping:Free bus to Malls,so go to Praia,then step to RHS of it to find a huge & wonderful array of market stalls(3 storeys high)selling quality wares - no tacky tourist junk. Not many Brits there,& don't expect everybody to speak English.Wonderful experience,but need to see other parts.Suggest non AI so you can move around the country more.
Isolated hotel
Hotel is not within walking distance of any shops or bars, town is 10/15min taxi ride away.
Food is very good and rooms average, some don't have a balcony though.
Staff are very friendly but not many speak English.
Beach is ok with rock pools, strong current in warm sea.
Kids liked the pools and entertainment, also a games room with table tennis/pool.
You can't change money at reception, best to take the Real or USD which you can change in town. You can't change pounds here at all.
Use hotel reception for any trips and save money, they are very good and will get you a better deal than the tour operator.
We did a excellent buggy trip (it's a must) and saved 30%, the guy can be mailed at -----, buggy quite new and in good condition and Celio speaks some English.
Loved it!!
We stayed at the Via Costeira and we loved it. Ok the food wasn't brilliant and the entertainment was poor but the hotel was clean and staff were friendly. Yes there is a language barrier but you can't expect everyone to speak English all of the time. We went into Ponte Negra a few nights, where we found the people to be friendly and drinks and food were cheap and we went to lively bars and clubs.
We went to Pippa on a excursion where we went to a local market and to Dolphin Bay where we were fortunate to be in the sea with dolphins playing in the waves less than 60 metres away from us... The beach buggies are also an absolute must, flying over the sand dunes and stopping at some picturesque sights on the way.
We enjoyed this holiday and a holiday at the end of the day is what you make of it...!!!
Hotel Parque da Costeira -basic but clean
My wife and I went to Parque da Costeira on the first UK package tour with Thomson on 1st November 2005
Location : The Parque da Costeira hotel is quite isolated , however there is a free shuttle bus to the local shopping areas and taxis are reasonable.
Cleanliness. The hotel and surroundings were very clean and well maintained. There were no unfinished areas or protruding wires here.
The rooms were quite basic. We paid a surplus for an upgrade to a superior room with balcony. We were on the third floor however the view forward was obscured by palm trees which also blocked the sun. There was a slight view of the sea to the right from the balcony, which was only just wide enough for the two chairs. The sun also disappeared to the other side of the hotel at 4 pm so don't expect sunny evenings on your room balcony sipping cocktails.
The sun rose early here, about 5 am in November and it was quite hot by 7 am which became the start of our day.
There is a fridge in the room with cans of soft drinks and water , however for some strange reason there is a charge for these as they are not covered by the All- inclusive.
However you can get your A.I. drinks free at the pool bar and put them in the salad box of the fridge without any problem. (But only between 10am and 1045pm)
The bedroom was a bit on the dark side as there is dark wood half way up the walls. The wardrobes / cupboards do not have doors on and there are no drawers so all your clothes etc are on permanent display.
The maid service was good and linen and towels changed daily.
We only had one problem with a blocked sink and this was sorted out fairly quickly.
There were plenty of sunbeds, mostly on the grassed area next to the boardwalk raised up from the sea which is where we chose to sunbathe as there was a permanent strong cooling breeze. Towels were available however there was a daily charge for these.
The beach was half sand, half rocky, quite nice to walk on but not suitable for much else apart from fishing. Some of the hotel guests hired rods from somewhere nearby.
The sea was quite rough with strong currents so not suitable for swimming.
The sea is tidal and at high tide most of the beach is covered by the sea. It is possible to walk along the beach for a long distance towards Ponta Negra to the south and Natal to the north.
Reception: The staff here could speak good English and were helpful. You can change US dollars / Euros into the local currency but not travellers cheques.
The bars:
A reasonable variety of drinks available, however the service was sometimes slow due to lack of staff who for the most part did not speak good English.
They were friendly though and I think things will improve as they get used to the British guests.
The AI drinks finished quite early at 1045pm . There is no waiter service, you have to queue at the bar for drinks.
The restaurants.
Breakfast was the best meal by far and there was plenty of choice for every taste. One problem , there were only two toasters which took two slices each , not enough.
The omelettes were cooked eight at a time on a hotplate and were not cooked to individual options. There was also a lengthy wait for these on occasions.
Lunch and dinner buffets were adequate but not brilliant. Chips were invariably cold
and there was not a great deal of choice. There was not much variety with desserts but if you like cr�me caramel and a gateau every day then you will be suited.
You find your own table and a waiter takes your drinks order which is brought promptly. Used plates etc are removed quickly. We tipped our favourite waiter near the end of the stay and he must have appreciated this as the following day he went out of his way to please, bringing extra drinks and coffee. (He got another tip).
There was an option to eat in the Italian and French restaurants one night for each week as part of the AI which we did and thoroughly enjoyed. It was a set menu but excellent food, well presented and first class service from the waiters. A nice change from the buffet.
Rio de Janeiro
We pre-booked the trip to Rio de Janeiro when we booked the holiday, which was fortunate as the rep at the hotel informed us that this excursion was fully booked for the next 3 months. We left the hotel at 2.30 am on the first Saturday. The flight was not direct, we changed planes at Recife, and got to the hotel at 11 am. We were told that our rooms would not be available until 3pm and we had to leave our bags outside the front of the hotel until then. (This changed for the next excursion with a later flight time).
We had a walk to Copacabana beach, stopping for lunch at Lord Jims, an English pub, on the way. There was a red English telephone kiosk outside the pub. We had a walk on the famous beach then got a taxi back to the Sheritan hotel for 3.30 pm.
The hotel is nice but close to the slums on the hillside which make for an unusual backdrop. Surprisingly there were no tea or coffee making facilities in the room.
At breakfast coffee is dispensed by jug by the waiters- eventually.
The first evening we went to the Hard Rock caf� by taxi which cost 40 Reais each way.
On the Sunday we had a guided tour of Sugar loaf mountain, a good lunch in a restaurant and a train up to the statue of Christ the Redeemer (Corcovada) which we were lucky to see as low cloud kept surrounding it at times blocking it from view.
It can sometimes be completed obscured from view.
We really enjoyed the day. This excursion was one of the main reasons for visiting Brazil, and the guide,Christina, was excellent.
Football Match
Although not much of a football fan I it was good to see the atmosphere at a Brazilian match. There was a crowd of 20,000 fanatical supporters for a local game and the pre-match fireworks, Mexican waves, etc was fascinating. The football game was pretty poor though. Score 1-0 to the home side Americans goal scored in final minutes.(After a lot of the crowd had left).
Historic Natal
A quick coach trip round Natal pointing out some of the Colonial buildings with lengthy stop-offs at souvenir shops. Disappointing.
Pipa Beach
Stopped at local market which was mainly food then on to nice beach. The guide bought some of the fruits which were explained and sampled. Lunch was not included. The beach itself is very nice, sandy all the way and gently sloping so it stayed shallow quite a way out. The sea was warm with waves suitable for boogey boarding or a bit of surfing.We stopped at expensive supermarket on way back.
Coconuts and cashews
Good day out, beach buggy excursion to market, sugar cane plantations, lunch included (drinks extra but cheap) sand dunes and largest cashew tree in the world.
There was a stop at a bay where Dolphins could be seen (from a distance) Note some of the cheaper excursions have four passengers in the buggy. Thomsons only have three and you can have a buggy for two passengers if you are willing to pay extra.
There was some form of entertainment on an evening , usually a man with a guitar singing in Portugese, sometimes accompanied by a woman. Sometimes a group and a couple of times a large group of Brazilian dancers / Capoeira. Finished at 10 pm.
Hotel basic but clean. Quite enjoyed the holiday despite feeling that the resort is not safe. I put on half a stone so you're not going to starve.
Having enjoyed experiencing Rio once (main reason for the trip) I wouldn't bother going back to Brazil. We were impressed with the Police action following a robbery (they caught the men responsible). Saw a lot of Police around so they are trying to protect tourists.
I would suggest keeping credit cards and money , keys etc in money belt under clothing, wear minimum of jewellery and cheap watch, carry a "dummy" bag /purse containing small amount of cash / cheap items you can surrender to a thief, take taxis at night and be careful. Even on the beach at mid-day.
What a boring place
my wife and I went to this hotel on 1st nov.We were the first british tourists on Thomsons inaugeral flight.There was a reception at natal airport where we waited for an hour when all we wanted was to get to our hotel.Check in was quite efficient,however our room was facing a brickwall and had no balcony.We went straight back to reception and requested a change.No problem we were told,go and have dinner and come back.On returning we were allocated a different room with sea view and a balcony.A promising start.The room was small but adequate,but had no drawers and an open plan wardrobe{ie no doors}.There was a fridge stocked with soft drinks and beer,but these were not included in the all inclusive deal we were on.The food was buffet style and was OK but not mouthwatering as per Thomsons brochure.The drinks in the restaurant were waiter service and could take some time to get especially if the waiter spoke no english.Afterward there were two bars ,the lobby bar which shut at 10pm and was limited in available drinks and the main bar which was quite small and rarely had more than two people serving.this bar also provided icecream and coffee.So there it could be quite frustrating trying to get a drink with the locals just pushing in.The problem was worse at weekends when the hotel seemed to be full of locals or people on conventions.
The pools were quite small and it was forbidden to jump in upsidedown!The beach in front of the hotel was rocky and the sea rough unsuitable for bathing.
The entertainment was low key and repeated weekly so if you are there for a fortnight forget it.
In my opinion the trips offered by thomsons were a total rip off and no way resembled their handout descriptions.If you want to go on any of the trips I would reccomend you go to the local travel agent in ponta negra{Maurices} where the same trips are offered at a fraction of the thomson price.We were told the trip to Rio was fully booked months in advance but were able to book the same trip locally at half the price thomson were charging.
I see in one of the forums a women was mugged,well we were never informed of this and were told it was safe to walk to ponta negra or natal.
all in all I was very disapointed with my first trip to brasil.
The problem with this hotel is mainly its location,in between natal and ponta negra neither of which have any great attractions.
I would recommend if you go to brasil you try Recife or Rio and steer clear of Natal and the Parque Da Costeira.
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Once again the body clocks got the better of us and we were up at 0630. We waited until the breakfast was ready and went out and were treated to the best buffet we have had in a while. It had the usual ham, cheese, eggs bread and cake but also had yoghurt and cereal. Perfect start for us. We only had one full day here in Natal so we went straight to the beach down the road. The beach there was quite nice and at one of the beach was a ...
Long transit day to Natal
We got up at 0700 and had enough time finish off the packing and eat the provided breakfast at 0800 and leave the hostel at around 0850. The lad at hostel called us a cab but it took another call to finally arrive just before the massive downpour of rain came through. The cab driver had a DVD screen in his cab and he was just casually watching the morning news as be drove along. We arrived at the rodoviaria at around 0915 and went out in search of the next bus to Natal. Having read ...
... result we decided that we deserved an ice cream and a trip to the beach so that is where we spent the rest of the afternoon - not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon. That evening, the three of us decided to head out for the evening out in Natal. After vetoing a heavy rock bar we found a place playing live samba music - much better. What ensued was the oddest night I have experienced in awhile. There was copious amounts ...
Had to get the old sock out to brew the morning coffee and supplement from the local bakery before heading off to see the fort – had failed to read the dire warnings from LP re. walking there, so did and had no problems. Still, me and the whole town were there so little chance to get away with anything.
Was strategically ...
Fan Fest
... as well. :) I enjoyed some chicken heart and Lucas shared some Guaraná Antarctica with me because I do not drink. I love how the Brazilians here are so hospitable here. I felt at home. Have I told you about Guaraná? It's the best pop (soda) I've ever tasted. Furthermore!! It's made with cane sugar!!! All the soda here is made with cane sugar!!! And the candy too!!! Do you know how much joy this brings to not only my ...


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2010 OUTDOOR: All-American in the 100M, 200M and 4x100M relay ... set the school record in the 100M at 11.28 ... All-Big 12 in three events (100M, 200M, 4x100M) ... season-best time of 11.19 ran at altitude ... won the Sooner Invitational 200M with a time of 23.18, a season best ... won six individual races and five relay titles ... member of first All-American 4x100M in program history ... first All-American in the 100M and 200M in program history.
2010 INDOOR: All-Big 12 in both the 60M and 200M ... tied the school record in the 60M at 7.39 ... won the Texas Tech Open in the 200M with a season best of 23.89 ... ran a season best 6.93 in the 55M at the Texas Tech Open.
2009 OUTDOOR: Only female freshman to qualify for the 100M at the NCAA Championships ... All-Big 12 in the 100M, 4x100M and 4x400M ... season best time of 11.30 in the 100M ... placed fourth in the prelims of the 100M at the NCAA Championships.
2009 INDOOR: Ran a season best of 7.39 in the 60M and 23.87 in the 200M ... member of the 4x400M relay that ran a season best of 3:41.74.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from South Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona ... ran track and field and was a member of the National Honor Society and was the salutatorian of her class ... won regional and state championships as a team four times ... best times include a wind-aided 11.39 in the 100M and a 23.72 in the 200M.
PERSONAL: Born on October 7th to Dwayne and Lori Evans ... has two siblings Turquoise and Taylor ... father was a bronze medalist in the 200M at the 1976 Olympics and the 1981 NCAA Champion in the 200M and sister Taylor is running track at Texas Tech as well... enjoys reading and hanging out with friends and family ... majoring in exercise sport and science with a minor in math.


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Never permit a dichotomy to rule your life, a dichotomy in which you hate what you do so you can have pleasure in your spare time.
Pablo Picasso
"After 3 career changes," says painter Lynne Bernbaum, "from Landscape Architecture to Architectural Illustration to Fine Art Painting (although related fields which involve design and graphics) I found that my 3rd choice, the one that I enjoy the most is (surprise or no surprise) the most lucrative. I never get tired of it and I can work independently or get involved in ventures i.e.; galleries, employees, partners, projects, teaching, etc. I did not invent this message, but I will repeat it; Do what you love."
I'm drawn into Lynne's "Umbrellas Tones With Orange" because of the compelling urgencies conveyed in it. Look at the postures of the two ladies marketing together. You can tell they were already doing something but something suddenly changed such that one took the other one's wrist declaring a warning, with heads turning round to see, and it looks to me like they're looking over at either the guy in the white shirt, or something underneath the umbrella in the foreground. Is that the same guy from before who they couldn't wait to see again or never wanted to see again?
Maybe it's some of what I said. Maybe it's all of what I said and more. Maybe it's none of that and I missed the whole thing. Then notice the technique, the manipulation of focal point, the use of brilliant orange in objects without heartbeats attracts the eye to the art, but doesn't detract from the story happening in sepias. Emotions are screamingly expressed, but there are no faces. It is technique that is highly trained and skilled, but transcends the mechanics of her training into thoughts, ideas, applications, combinations, that in her body of work offers elements of things you think you've seen before, but never thought about before like that.
Lynne's an original. Graduating from University of Arizona in 1978 in Landscape Architecture, using discipline and determination she carved a successful career. Then using determination she morphed that vocation into Architectural Illustration in San Francisco, San Diego, and Chicago. Notice what begins as a business-like, traditional career is allowing for an artist to blossom. Certainly with her financial and career success comes the confidence to expand the possibilities.
Not letting satisfaction creep in, on a 1988 trip to the Caribbean an epiphany occurred inspiring her to pursue a passion for fine art. She gained entry into Art Students League New York; University of California, San Diego, Laney College, Oakland, California and completed rigorous training. Lynne's work has appeared in important exhibitions and currently exhibits successfully in Anguilla as well as galleries in Madrid, Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Madrid (Spain) and Brittany (France).
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Visitors coming to the area now have a way travel between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake without access to a car.
The Niagara Parks Commission launched a daily summer shuttle service on June 23. The service will travel along the Niagara Parkway from Queenston to Niagara-on-the-Lake. It will be a continuation of the WEGO bus service, launched last summer, that connects tourists and visitors with key tourism areas.
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DENVER - Jordan Eberle scored and had two assists, Devan Dubnyk stopped 33 shots and the Edmonton Oilers snapped a six-game skid with a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.
Taylor Hall, Justin Schultz and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also had goals for the Oilers, who kept their faint post-season hopes afloat. They trail current No. 8 seed Columbus by eight points with five games to play.
This also was Edmonton's first win since firing general manager Steve Tambellini on Monday and replacing him with former Oilers coach Craig MacTavish.
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Scenes from the opening of Bardessono in Yountville
On a gorgeously sunny and warm early February day, Yountville's Bardessono–a gorgeous and eco-friendly 62 room resort–celebrated its official 'soft' opening. We were on-hand to take in the sights, sounds and smells and to learn a bit more about a project that has literally been years in the making.
The event started with a wedding style receiving line where guests were greeted by eco-developer Phil Sherburne, Steve Bardessono and various other members of the Bardessono family.
Once inside the property, guests were free to mill about the grounds, checking out every detail and having any/all questions answered by the attentive staff.
As we mentioned previously, Bardessono is seeking a platinum LEED certification, which would make it the 'greenest luxury hotel in America'. Here's a quick rundown of just a few of the environmental initiatives Bardessono has implemented:
- A 200 kilowatt solar power system on the roofs (see photos in slideshow)
- Eighty two 300 foot wells as part of a geothermal system to provide heating and cooling of rooms and preheating of domestic hot water
- Automated external venetian blinds on windows to limit heat gain and reduce air conditioning load (see photos in slideshow)
- Occupancy sensors that turn off lights and alter thermostats to reduce energy while guests are out of the room
- LED and fluorescent light fixtures to reduce electrical demand (see photos in slideshow)
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"Six Degrees" follows New Yorkers from all walks of life, whose lives unexpectedly become intertwined. The show will air in the U.S. on the ABC Television Network this fall in primetime, immediately following the highly successful network drama, "Grey's Anatomy." The plot explores the fact that anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person through a chain of six people, which means that no one is a stranger... for long. In this hour-long drama, six New Yorkers go about their lives without realizing the impact they're having on one another. A mysterious web of coincidences will gradually draw these strangers closer, changing the course of their lives forever. Is it fate? Is there a greater force at work? What is guiding us along and connecting our lives?
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She said crossing guards work 8:20 to 9:20 a.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. every day school is in session, and they make $8.75 per hour.
It's a great job for retired people, she said. "It could keep them a little busy, and it will give them a little more supplemental income."
Applicants must be able to watch traffic and have a good rapport with children, she said. To apply, call the business office at (330) 335-1369, or visit the district's website at www.wadsworth.k12.oh.us and click on "Employment" under the "Quick Links" heading.
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I think I mentioned before that I now have an iPod touch and I purchased a Nike+ sensor that acts as a pedometer. I LOVE it! Went for my first walk on Saturday, using this, and walked for an hour. During that time I walked two and a half miles and burned 478 calories according to the iPod. I actually lost track of how many laps I did on the track at the park!
While walking, I reflected how just after surgery I couldn't even make it all the way around once. I had to actually cut through to make it back to the car! After that, the most laps I had accomplished was three and then I'd be too tired to continue. This time, I just listened to my music, walked, breathed, and went with it. I had no plan as to how long, how many laps, how far ... I just decided to listen to my body and go with it. And that's what I did. Sunday my knees were stiff and my upper inside thigh as well as my lower mid calf were sore but it was so worth it. I took Sunday off and will walk again tonight. Tomorrow, I will go to my two hour exercise class. Wednesday will be spent in the car ...
I have quite a week coming up. Work today through Wednesday. The girls and evening staff are hosting Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday night. Hopefully, most of the girls will leave to visit their families on Wednesday and then I am off to travel southward to visit my own family. I will be at my little sister's for Thanksgiving Day. Friday we will shop until Jackie drops! Saturday I go to Cincinnatti with my older sister to the flea markets. Sunday we will make the trek back home so I can be at work Monday. Though you would think four days off will feel like a vacation, I know it will go by all too quickly. Time is like that and just slips away. I am going to make the most of it and have fun. I will also squeeze in a visit with the oldest daughter and her children and my brother so all the family will be covered.
I am thankful for life, for having a clear head to make the decision to have surgery, for my wonderful family, and all of my beautiful friends. Life is indeed good and very much worth living! Thank you Lord.
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Natecia Augusta led the Huskies with 13 points, closed the tournament with a 18.5 point average
Huskies are coming off an 81-75 overtime victory at Eastern Michigan
Alexis Lindstrom was 9-for-11 behind the arc, a MAC Tournament Record, with 31 points.
NIU will play Western Michigan for the third-straight year in regular season finale
Highlights from the Huskies 59-51 over Western Michigan on Senior Day
Highlights from the Huskies-Rockets overtime bout February 27, 2014, in which NIU defeated Toledo, 68-59. Northern Illinois outscored Toledo in the final 11 minutes of the game -- including overtime -- 28-12.
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Highlights from the Huskies pink game versus Ball State Sunday, February 9. NIU had its largest crowd of the year with 770 fans in attendance.
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The Huskies outscored the Rockets 28-12 in the final 11 minutes of the game earn its first win over Toledo since 2011.
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Photos from the Huskies 2013-14 home opener against the Mississippi Valley State Devilettes. NIU defeated MVSU, 79-60.
Finished the 2013-2014 season as the all-time leader in career three-point field goal percentage (.405).2013-2014: Appeared in all 30 games, making four starts as a guard Averaged 5.7 points per game as the team's top three-point shooter Went 48-for-122 (.393) beyond the arc Went 9-for-11 beyond the arc (31 points) to set MAC Tournament record for three-point field goals at Eastern Michigan (March 10) Set the NIU single game postseason record for points in a game with the performance, Tied NIU Hall of Famers Tammy Hinchee and Carol Owens mark set in 1989 and 1990, respectively Scored in double figures six times Closed the season with a .475 clip behind the arc in the last 12 games of the season (29-for-61) Busted four buckets, two beyond the line, in the home opener against Mississippi Valley State to finish with 10 points (Nov. 12) Scored at least three three-point baskets seven times, making four-or-more three times Recorded a then-season high of 14 points in the Aggie Hotel Encanto Thanksgiving Classic versus Lamar as she shot 5-of-8 (.625) from the field in 16 minutes off the bench (Nov. 30) Was 3-of-8 behind the three-point line to score 11 points at Buffalo (Feb. 15) Followed up with another 11 point performance in the very next game at Akron, shooting 4-of-9 (.444) (Feb. 19) Converted 5-of-7 shots, 14 points, taken in morning matchup with Toledo to help the Huskies defeat the Rockets in overtime, 68-59 (Feb. 27)
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I'm not a hunter, and I honestly have never been too into the whole hunting game scene. That being said, I do respect the genre's existence as there is a market out there for this type of game, and Cabela's Hunting Expeditions is looking to be a fine entry in the long running series from what we have seen thus far.
Recently, Activision have came out and detailed the firearms players can "shoot dem 'mals" with, and you can check them all out below:
To fully get the most out of the hunts, players will be able modify their firearms with various specs and attachments. Upgrades can also be purchased using Gunsmith Points. The window to land the perfect kill shot may only be open for a brief moment, prepare accordingly.
To give players a taste of what's to come in Cabela's Hunting Expeditions, here are a few of the game's featured rifles:
I don't really get the point of shooting a rhino, but hell, why not…right? Cabela's Hunting Expeditions is due out October 23rd for the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.