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Research and Hope Awards
PhRMA 2016 Research and Hope Awards
PhRMA, along with its distinguished co-hosts, is pleased to honor individuals and organizations with the 2016 Research & Hope Awards, which will take place on September 13 in Washington DC. This year's program will celebrate the progress and promise of Autoimmune Research & Care. Awards will be presented in the following categories:
- Government Research
- Private / Nonprofit Research
- Biopharmaceutical Industry Research
- Excellence in Advocacy & Activism
- Community Champion
- Visibility & Progress
The Research & Hope Awards illustrate how biopharmaceutical researchers and others in the innovation ecosystem work together to not only bring new medical advances to patients, but thwart deadly diseases through increased awareness, public health efforts and increased collaboration.
PhRMA is joined by the following 2016 Research and Hope Co-Hosts:
Mrs. Victoria Reggie Kennedy is the 2015 recipient of the Research & Hope Award for Excellence in Advocacy and Activism.
Liz and Jay Scott are recipients of the 2015 Research & Hope Award for Excellence in Visibility and Progress.
J. Silvio Gutkind, PhD is the 2015 recipient of the Research & Hope Award for Excellence in Academic Research.
Click to Review the 2014 PhRMA Research & Hope Awards Program
2014 Awardee Bios
Learn More About Treatment Progress
Treatment Advances Through Time
This interactive timeline highlights how new medicines have transformed what was once a fatal diagnosis into a chronic disease for many patients. Learn More
Look Back: HIV/AIDS Crisis
David Mixner takes a look back at how the devastation caused by the HIV/AIDS epidemic spurred the evolution of therapeutic treatment options. Learn More
HIV/AIDS Then & Now
Since HIV/AIDS was first recognized in 1981, advances in medicines have helped lower the death rate by 83%. Learn More
44 Medicines in Development for HIV/AIDS
View the 2014 HIV/AIDS Medicines in Development report which highlights effective therapies and preventive treatments currently underway. Learn More
2014 Partners
PhRMA is joined by the following 2014 Research & Hope Co-hosts:
Click to Review the 2013 PhRMA Research & Hope Awards Program
PhRMA, joined by five health advocacy partners, proudly announce the recipients of the 2013 Research & Hope Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in vaccines research and immunization by individuals and research teams in the biopharmaceutical sector, academic/public research and health care provider communities.
Vaccines are one of the most profound achievements of biomedical science and public health, resulting in the eradication of smallpox, near elimination of polio, rubella and measles, and the prevention of diseases like hepatitis A and B, pneumonia and some cancers caused by viruses. Innovative vaccines and immunization practices have protected countless children and families from needless illness.
Building on this illustrious history, advances in scientific areas such as genomics are enabling researchers to develop not only new preventative vaccines, but also therapeutic vaccines for many types of cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and autoimmune disorders. Today, there are nearly 300 innovative vaccines in development by America's biopharmaceutical research companies.
2013 PhRMA Research & Hope Awards Recipients [view the program brochure]
John J. Castellani Remarks at 2013 PhRMA Research and Hope Awards Dinner
Thanks Anita for helping us kick-off tonight's event. Let me also thank PHRMA's Board of Directors - many of whom are with us tonight - for their enthusiastic support of the Research & Hope Awards program and for making tonight possible. Thanks as well to our great partners: the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the American Nurses Association, America Osteopathic Association, Malaria No More, and the National Association of School Nurses. Each exemplifies the spirit of partnership and cooperation required to meet patient needs in the 21st Century. Read full remarks here.
Robert Hugin Remarks at 2013 PhRMA Research and Hope Awards Dinner
Thank you John and thank you Anita for hosting tonight's celebration. Let me echo John's welcome and thank our partners – all representing important elements of the health care ecosystem of innovation – as well as our media partners. Your support has been crucial to the success of this wonderful event. Tonight, I stand between you, a good dinner, the far more inspiring Dr. Tom Frieden and the reason we're all here…honoring the achievements of doctors Fu, Lowy and Schiller and GlaxoSmithKline's malaria vaccine team. Read full remarks here.
PhRMA Research & Hope Award for Biopharmaceutical Industry Research in Vaccine Development
GlaxoSmithKline Malaria Vaccine Team
The GlaxoSmithKline Malaria Vaccine Team, led by Dr. Sophie Biernaux, is receiving the 2013 PhRMA Research & Hope Award for Biopharmaceutical Industry Research for its ongoing development of a vaccine against malaria targeted to children in Sub-Saharan Africa. For more information on the team's work, now in the final stages of a large, multi-center Phase III clinical trial, see the video and team bio.
PhRMA Research & Hope Award for Academic or Public Research in Vaccine Development
Douglas R. Lowy, MD
National Cancer Institute
John T. Schiller, PhD
National Cancer Institute
Drs. Lowy and Schiller are receiving the 2013 PhRMA Research & Hope Award for Academic or Public Research for the discovery of the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer. For more information on their pivotal work, see the video and bios.
PhRMA Research & Hope Award for Patient and Community Health
- Linda Yu-Sing Fu, M.D., M.Sc.
Children's National Medical Center (CNMC)
Dr. Fu, on behalf of her team at CNMC, is receiving the 2013 PhRMA Research & Hope Award for Patient and Community Health for their efforts to increase awareness of the importance of childhood immunization and raise the quality of immunization delivery to an at-risk population in the District of Columbia. For more information, see the video and bio.
Awards Program
The 2013 Research & Hope Awards dinner will feature welcoming remarks by PhRMA President and CEO John J. Castellani and PhRMA Chairman of the Board and Chairman/CEO of Celgene Corporation Robert J. Hugin, a keynote address by Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the awards ceremony. The program will be emceed by WUSA*9 Anchor Anita Brikman.
2013 Partners
The following partners have been key to this year's Research and Hope Awards. Learn more about these organizations by clicking on their logo.
ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people extraordinary power to fight cancer with the training and tools they need to make their voices heard.
ANA is the only full-service professional organization representing the interests of the nation's 3.1 million registered nurses through its constituent and state nurses associations and its organizational affiliates. ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the rights of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) proudly represents its professional family of more than 104,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and osteopathic medical students; promotes public health; encourages scientific research; serves as the primary certifying body for DOs; is the accrediting agency for osteopathic medical schools; and has federal authority to accredit hospitals and other health care facilities.
Malaria No More is determined to end malaria deaths. We're helping the world get it done by engaging leaders, rallying the public, and delivering life-saving tools and education to families across Africa. Founded in 2006 by business leaders Ray Chambers and Peter Chernin, Malaria No More is working to create a world in which no one dies from a mosquito bite.
The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is a non-profit specialty nursing organization, incorporated in 1979, which represents school nurses exclusively. NASN has 16,000 members and 49 affiliates, including the District of Columbia and overseas. NASN advances the specialty practice of school nursing to improve the health and academic success of all students.
2013 Media Partners
The following media outlets are key partners in the PhRMA Research and Hope Awards. Learn more about their organizations by clicking on the logo.
W*USA 9 is part of Gannett Co., Inc., a leading international news and information company that publishes 101 daily newspapers in the US, including USA TODAY, the nation's largest selling daily newspaper.
BioCentury Publications, Inc. is recognized as the leading provider of value-added information, analysis and data essential to the development and sustainability of life science ventures.
PHARMACEUTICAL EXECUTIVE covers the intersection between strategy and policy globally. We provide pharma executives with information and new ideas on strategy, regulation, marketing, finance, IT and R&D. PHARMACEUTICAL EXECUTIVE audience is over 175,000 pharmaceutical executives worldwide.
pharmaphorum media provides digital content marketing and communications solutions for the pharmaceutical sector, supported by the industry leading channel www.pharmaphorum.com, a digital podium for thought leadership and innovation within healthcare.
"The Pink Sheet" delivers expert, in-depth analysis of regulatory, legislative, legal and business developments - and their bottom-line impact on the industry. Its comprehensive coverage is vital for successful business development and commercialization strategies that drive profits.
SCRIP Intelligence is the leading source of vital news and strategic analysis for the global pharmaceutical industry. Our extensive network of analysts, journalists and key opinion leaders provide you with timely business-critical market and competitor intelligence.
Award Criteria
Recipients of the Biopharmaceutical Industry Research and Academic or Public Research Awards were selected by the Scientific Advisory Board of the PhRMA Foundation following an open nominations process. The recipient of the Patient and Community Health Award was chosen by an inter-departmental committee of representatives from PhRMA.
Click to Review the 2012 PhRMA Research & Hope Awards Program
On September 12, 2012, PhRMA, along with distinguished members of the medical and patient community, held our national awards program in Washington DC to present awards honoring individuals and organizations who have contributed significantly to the advancement of hope and research in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
Resources from the Awards Program
Researching Alzheimer's Medicines: Setbacks and Stepping Stones
Alzheimer's disease is among the most devastating diseases anyone can face and it is among the most costly for the health care system. Innovative new medicines will be central to treating, slowing, preventing, and even curing Alzheimer's but the path from basic research to new treatments is not a straight line. Rather, many setbacks occur along the way which guide and redirect research studies.
Since 1998, 101 drug development projects have become inactive, of which 86 have been definitively discontinued. In that time three new medicines have been approved to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, so inactive projects outnumber approved medicines 34 to 1. In the face of these deeply disappointing setbacks, researchers take the findings from the unsuccessful projects and use that new information to step forward and continue searching. Read the Study
Medicines in Development for Alzheimer's Disease
There are more than five million Americans living with Alzheimer's. Hope for the future lies in medical innovation. America's biopharmaceutical research companies are investigating or developing 93 medicines for patients with Alzheimer's and other dementias. This research will help to bring us closer to our goal of tackling and eventually conquering this debilitating disease. Learn about these developments and read the report here.
Awards Program
Awards were given in the following categories:
The Research & Hope Award for Academic Research in Alzheimer's: Presented to individuals or a team from the academic community for outstanding research in the search for a cure of Alzheimer's disease [Awardee bios] [video]
The Research & Hope Award for Biopharmaceutical Industry Research in Alzheimer's: Presented to individuals or team from a biopharmaceutical company for outstanding research in the search for a cure for Alzheimer's disease [Awardee bios]
The Research & Hope Award for Patient Advocacy: This award is presented to an individual or organization that has had significant impact supporting and advocating for legislative or regulatory health policy issues. Their work has increased awareness, funding for research or access to care. The award recognizes the involvement, commitment and achievement to the fight against Alzheimer's. [Awardee bio] [video]
The Research & Hope Award: Volunteer Champion: This award is presented to an individual who has significantly affected the lives of patients and/or home caregivers in a charitable or humanitarian way. The Volunteer Champion recognizes individuals and caregivers who give selflessly to help other in need. [Awardee bio] [video]
The event was held at the Newseum in Washington DC.
For more information about the PhRMA Research & Hope Awards, including questions about the 2013 nominations process, contact 202-835-3460 or email us.
2012 Co-Hosts
The following organizations are Co-Hosts and key partners in the PhRMA Research and Hope Awards. You are encouraged to learn more about their organizations and the role they play in advancing the fight against Alzheimer's disease. [view the sponsor video]
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
Learn about previous Discoverers Awards winners. 2011 | 2010
2012 Media Partners
The following media outlets are key partners in the PhRMA Research and Hope Awards. Learn more about their organizations by clicking on the logo.


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Romancing Hornbills
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Photo and caption by Ranjan Kumar Das
Rufous-necked Hornbill-Aceros nipalensis is one of the threatened birds of India found in the tropical moist evergreen forest of Himalayan regions and its foothill of North -east India. This photograph was taken when this pair of birds were engaged in courtship feeding which was really exciting because, this solitary bird is very shy to seen and very difficult to photograph as they always roost at the top canopy. It was early in the morning when the light was very poor and I was lucky to have my 400mm 2.8 tele lense with 1.7X converter.
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Ladies like a man in the best shoes. They like him even more if they're well made and clean. So, to help our fellow men, we've chosen 23 of the very best men's dress shoes available online. Within this selection we've included suede, leather, leather, monk-straps and loafers. If you know a man, men or mates who needs a subtle hint, then we recommend you recommend this to him.
2013 edition of Best Men's Dress Shoes can be found here.
Men's Dress Shoe #1 – John Lobb City II Leather Oxford Shoes
It's the super sleek look and minimal stitching that makes the John Lobb City II Leather Oxford Shoes help a man stand out. Without fussy details to detract from the construction, the double-stitched toe cap and beautiful brown leather get a chance to shine. (Price: £655.00 SHOP JOHN JOBB)
Men's Dress Shoe #2– Church's Shanghai Fringed Leather And Linen Loafers
Normally the word "loafer" conjures up images of stuffy old men, but the Shanghai Fringed Leather And Linen Loafers by Church's are breaking the mold and boldly going where no loafer or man has gone before – into the realm of chic style and effortless cool. For the bold men. (Price: £530.00 SHOP CHURCH'S)
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If sleek is your style but brown is not, try the Mr. Hare Burroughs Lace Up Oxfords instead. They have the same slick profile as the John Lobb Oxfords, but add the rakish touch of four discreet studs in each heel. (Price: £405.00 SHOP MR.HARE)
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I've always felt that buckles add an extra element of badassery to a man's outfit, even if the monk-strap style is named for the footwear of 11th century Roman clergy. Gucci nails this look with the Double Monk-Strap Leather Shoes, a refined and classic black dress shoe that's durable and versatile. (Price: £540.00 SHOP GUCCI SHOES)
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The Paul Smith Chocolate Burnished Leather Chuck Brogues are a five eyelet lace-up shoe with punched detailing on the uppers and a dip-dye effect on the leather that gives it a worn two-tone look. My favorite detail, though, is a hidden one: the decorative design on the soles. (Price: $545.00 SHOP PAUL SMITH)
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Ohio's same-sex marriage backers work against election deadline
Voters quick to choose sides
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It's not even on the ballot yet, but people are already lining up in support of and opposition to a proposed Ohio constitutional amendment that would legalize same-sex marriage....
asknot, exactly as you state.... "interpreted..." Interpreted by an activist court. The so-called separation clause doesn't exist.
And Wikipedia is your source?!? ROFL... anyone can edit Wikipedia, even you.
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Meant Gay and Lesbian category in the Mid Ohio Valley?
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s u r p r i s e d is a bad word?
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I promise this is my last post on this: could you agree that most folks in the Mid Ohio Valley would be sur***** at the number of people that fall into the Gay and Lesbian category? Many Many more than most people would think.
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Changing the definition of Marriage, a term accepted world wide to mean on thing, to appease 5-7%(maybe) of the US population, would seema loss when all they want is equal rights. You can provide equal rights with Civil Unions with out changing the definition of Marriage. I am not against those people having equal rights. In fact, this would seem the way to go.
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So you see this as a win or lose proposition? That is the point of Civil Unions. The Civil Unions would give gays and lesbians everything they once wanted which would be a win. Not anymore. The target has changed. Now it is stepped up to changing the definition of Marriage. So if they win, your happy with all of the others being losers? Welcome to Obamaland where the word compromise has been removed from the dictionary.
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Well I can see we are not going to agree on this asknot. I am outta here for now. Happy Easter everyone! :)
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Asknot, gays have the same rights under the Constitution as anyone else. No where does it say gays have the right to marry.
And their using of the word "rights" to encroach upon and dismantle the institution of marriage is ridiculous.
Civil unions and changes to include govt. benefits should be acceptable.
Marriage has always been between a man and woman and should stay that way.
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They want to be allowed in the hospital room when their partner is in the hospital. They want survivor rights again etc etc etc. A Civl Union as described in my prvious posts will do all this. What more do you think is needed?
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Same sex couples want the same benefits and rights as Married couples get. Give Civil Unions the same legal status as Marriage in those "1,100 statutes in which marital status is relevant. This is all Edith Windsor would have needed.
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Civil Unions would get the money and benefits taking care of. It is about the money. That what is was about for Edith Windsor
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Asknot, is your marriage a fallacy? If it is I'm sure your wife would be interested to know that lol.
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ask not: gee thanks for the well reasoned and precisely worded reponse you blabbering idiot. Typical Leftist tactic...when checkmated you revert to insults. IS THAT THE BEST YOU CAN DO??
Do us all a favor and stick with fishing...every day....24/7....away from the computer....
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ask not said the criteria for marriage is only consenting adults. so why not marriages of three or four people? why not incest? Or (for those of you who cant see the hyperbole) why not marry your favorite farm animal? Afterall sheep cant vote so their consent is not necessary...
The larger point is that it's hypocritical to cast this argument as a sacred matter of Civil Rights without logically extending the same criteria to these other situations involving consenting adults.
i know the proposed law doesnt include these situations but that's really irrelevant to the larger discussion. Afterall, it was only a few years ago that the current proposal would be found as repulsive as you all find the above examples involving consenting adults.
if you think this 'lowers' the discussion i suggest you spend less time on the computer and join ask not on her next fishing trip.
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Why not give Civil Unions the same legal status as Marriage in those "1,100 statutes in which marital status is relevant" and leave Marriage alone. This would take care of the Social Security issue, benefits issue, custody issues, estate issues, inheritance issues etc etc etc. This would seem a lot easier.
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asknot... as I thought: you don't even know where the supposed "separation of church and state" clause comes from. Again, I ask YOU (because I already know)to explain with a specific reference where it is.
Thank you for skipping the personal attack and moving right on to obfuscation. You use the phrase "separation of church and state" and I'm asking you directly, specifically: where is it in the Founding Documents?
Seriously, you've got a belief and you surely can back it up, right? Or are you just towing the party line?
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That "cornerstone" of America currently only has a 50/50 chance of not crumbling.
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Burress described marriage as "the cornerstone of America" and said that "if you destroy marriage, you destroy America."
...yeah. So let's give more people access to marriage.
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Separation of church and state. No religion can make the laws! It shouldn't matter if you're gay or straight. Every American should have equal rights!
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@ Rolling stone, from the article...
marriage shall be a union of two consenting adults not nearer of kin than second cousins, and not having a husband or wife living, and no religious institution shall be required to perform or recognize a marriage.
And just when did sheep become able to consent to anything??...
Marriage is a civil union any way you look at it; no god, church or religion is needed...
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asknot: Exactly where is the "separation of church and state" written and what's the quote... specifically. You quote it so you must know where it is.
And I happen to support gay marriage, by the way. Some say it's a "lifestyle" but I think they're just wired differently than I am. If it's a lifestyle then Down's Syndrome is a lifestyle, etc.
But... back to the "separation of church and state."... please tell me specifically where that is found.
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pretty quiet all of a sudden arent we ask not (and know less) ... your distored world views and inconsistently applied moral judgements are obvious ....
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ask not: if gay marriage and polygamy are all ok how about marriage between brothers and sisters? between fathers and their adult daughters? how about marrying your favorite pet like Fred and his sheep? all involve consenting adult / adults????
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asknot, I am not judging anyone. I was just curious if you were going to be a hypocrite. You passed the test and at least make sense. Congrats! I still think everyone could be made happy with civil unions.
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asknot, should polygamy be made legal too?
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Window disappears returning from full screenPosted Sunday, 17 January, 2010 - 01:59 by jmanson in
I added the following code to toggle full screen mode.
Keyboard.KeyDown += delegate(object sender, KeyboardKeyEventArgs e) { if (e.Key == Key.Escape) this.Exit(); if (e.Key == Key.Enter) { if (this.WindowState == WindowState.Fullscreen) this.WindowState = WindowState.Normal; else this.WindowState = WindowState.Fullscreen; } };
Pressing enter once seems to make the window full screen. It does not seem to change the monitor resolution though (how would I do that?). However, pressing enter a second time to make the program display in a window again does not work. The console is left open, but the display window completely disappears. It does not even show up in the task bar any more. I pulled this code out of one of the examples included with the source code.
The window is correctly shown whe you compile the svn release 1.0 branch (current development version) of OpenTK.


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Laws on the books to stop texting or talking on a cell phone while driving are nothing new, in fact I know a guy who just got slammed with five points on his license for doing it. But laws regarding cell phone use while driving leave a gray area, GPS and map aids, programs not within the spirit of the laws when they were made and an uncertainty for courts.
The government is looking to change that.
The Transportation Department has asked congress to give them the ability to regulate map aids and devices as part of their ongoing battle with 'distracted driving.' The measure is part of the GROW AMERICA proposed transportation bill, and would give the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration free reign to set restriction and limits on apps and down the line demand changed to any it deems dangerous.
What does this mean in a practical sense? Apps for maps might start to look like the built in GPS system in your car, where some models make you press a button acknowledging that you will not set the device while the car is moving. It might mean that telling the court you were just checking your map won't get you off.
The measure has support from automakers who have already built those safeguards into their GPS devices. Regulatory agencies maintain that they already have the authority to regulate these apps as vehicle equipment, and only want it written into law.
That means they don't have the authority or they would not be demanding it from congress.
Google Maps 2.0 for iOS brings iPad support, indoor maps, and more
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Navigation, App Updates, iPad Apps, Google, Free Apps
This evening Google released Google Maps 2.0 for iOS, and with it comes a bunch of new features, including full iPad support. That's a welcome change to owners of Apple's tablets, but the new Google Maps brings a bunch more with it.
Enhanced turn-by-turn navigation now includes live traffic updates and incident reports. When you are looking for something specific, Google Maps now drills down into popular categories like restaurants, playing, shopping, and sleeping. Google now owns Zagat, and as such, Zagat ratings are included and listed within the results. Google Offers also gets integrated into Maps, showing you results that have deals as well.
What may be seen as the coolest addition to the Google Maps app is the inclusion for indoor mapping. That means that you can now launch Google Maps to get indoor directions at places like malls, airports, bus and train stations, and more.
You can download Google Maps 2.0 for iOS now from the App Store.
OS X 10.9 rumored to include tabbed Finder, Siri, Maps, and more
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Apple is set to show off OS X 10.9 at WWDC 2013 (which sold out in less than two minutes this year) and the current rumors point to the inclusion of a tabbed Finder and iOS-style multitasking that will allow background apps to pause, freeing system resources up for the apps you are using at the time. Additionally, the Mission Control complaint that users with multiple monitors have been complaining about since the release of OS X 10.7 Lion will finally be addressed--if you have multiple monitors, you'll be able to have a space open on each one.
Other rumor mill nuggets point to both Siri and Apple Maps making their OS X debuts as well. We'll know more on June 10 when WWDC kicks off!
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Google Maps for iPhone 1.1 update brings contact integration, points of interest
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Google has released an update for Google Maps for iPhone, adding new search icons to make it easier and faster to find points of interest, as well as integration with your Google Contacts, which makes it easier to find friends. The search icons include things like restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and other typical POIs. The way the contacts work is, if you have your friends address saved, then you can search for their name and have their address pop up on the map--it isn't meant to find your friends by location in real-time. You can download Google Maps for iPhone 1.1 now in the App Store.
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Google Maps now available for iPhone
Posted by Jason Diaz Categories: Navigation, New Apps, Google, Free Apps
Google has finally reincarnated its map offering and is free of charge in Apple's App store for your consumption. The app promises features that the fabled old stock maps didn't offer like voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation. It has been said by AllThingsD that Apple chose to do its own mapping solution because Google wouldn't offer that specific feature for iOS. My initial impression of the app is that it is visually appealing, and we are glad to see that Street View is present, along with public transit info. The most important thing is that the new Google Maps is vector-based, so navigating the map should be buttery smooth. Google reps have admitted that it's even better than maps for Android. Here's the run down of the features in the Google Maps reboot:
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Is this the new Google Maps app for iOS 6?
Posted by Jason Diaz Categories: Apple, Google, Rumors, Software
iOS developer Ben Guild has received alleged information on a Google Maps app for iOS 6 that is currently in alpha testing; including the classic blurry cam pics. The much desired Google Maps app is fast, vector-based, supports two-finger rotation to any angle, and is iPhone 5 ready. Unfortunately, there's no ETA of when it will arrive at the App Store. Of course, arrival time is not as important as making sure the app is tested and fully baked for consumers before launching. When all is said and done, Google Maps should be a free download for users.
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Google Street View comes to iOS web app
Posted by Ponzi Black Categories: Apple, Google, Internet
iOS 6 and iPhone 5 users now have a popular Google Maps feature available to them again--Street View. Google Street View is available in the Google Maps web app in Mobile Safari, as well as in the Chrome app. Users can save the web app to their Home screen for quick access to Google Maps. Not as elegant as a native app, but definitely usable.
Yelp check-ins coming to iOS 6 Maps
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Cell Phones, Rumors, Software
It looks like Apple has even more in store for its mapping solution that'll make its debut in iOS 6 this fall. According to a Bloomberg report, iPhone users will be able to use Maps directly to check in to the local spots that they're visiting courtesy of Yelp's check-in service. Of course, this leaves us a bit confuses, as almost no one uses Yelp check-ins when compared to Foursquare or Facebook, but we're guessing that Apple doesn't wanna get too reliant on any one company for iOS features. Still, in this case, we think Yelp is a bit of a disappointment for system-level iOS 6 check-ins.
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Meet the new Google Maps: 3D, offline maps, more StreetView
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Google has announced a few nice updates to Google Maps that will be rolling out soon. For starters, expect offline maps to come to mobile Android and iOS devices. You'll be able to look up a map area in advance and select it to be made available offline. Maps will then indicate how much space it will take up on your device, and will download the content with your approval.
The second major feature is greatly-improved 3D maps. Thanks to planes shooting images at a 45 degree angle and from directly above, Google used stereophotogrammetry to combine the images to create 3D scenes. Google was able to demo this on an internal version of Google Earth for iPad, showing off the city of San Francisco in 3D.
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iOS 6 Maps app preview
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As previously reported, Apple is set to replace Google Maps in iOS 6 with an in-house solution that's the result of the company acquiring mapping companies like C3 Technologies, Poly9, and Placebase. Today, we see leaked screenshots from a BGR "trusted source" that shows off a bit more of what we can expect.
The screenshots show that the new 3D mode is certainly in the works in build 10A314 of iOS 6. Again, this is a total replacement for Google Maps, allowing Apple to provide the exact Maps experience that it want to provide on the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. We expect to get a full preview of iOS 6 at WWDC next month.
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"Negress Notes," 1996
Watercolor, ink and pencil on paper, 9 x 6 inches
Collection George Lindemann
Courtesy Sikkema Jenkins & Co., New York
"My project is about many things...but it's also about trying to examine what it is to be an African-American woman artist. It's about how you make representations of your world, given what you've been given."
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with an old P133 notebook where I installed slackware 11 with full pcmcia
support. I have not tried yet the card.
I'd like to ask what should I check to see if my card is recognised /or not
What should I see when having inserted the card I reboot the system.
And then if the card is recognezed alright what will be my ext hd?
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New to Blu Ray is our monthly look at the latest Blu Ray releases. This month we look at some new action, comedy, horror and cable TV releases.
Fight Club
Wait for it. It takes Fight Club a little while to look its best. It always looks good but the best stuff starts about halfway through the film. It's like they could only transfer the film on one setting so they chose the one that works for the bulk of the film, but they couldn't just do the beginning on high and then tweak it later.
You see crisp detail in sweat on the brown. There's some grain and speckle in the early scenes but it's a tight picture with sharp lines and crisp images. You see the wrinkles in Edward Norton's shirts and the subliminal Brads pop in clearly. The grainiest scenes are the support groups but even in those you see the shiny gymnasium floor.
Some details you might like to notice are the penguin fur in the cave fantasy, Helena Bonham Carter's pale makeup caked on her face, the refrigerator before it explodes, the grimy back alley, the splicer Tyler uses to cut porno into film reels, Tyler's condemned house and Brad Pitt's chiseled abs.
Solid scenes include the New York streets, the Laundromat, the totaled cars Norton's persona investigates, baggage claim at the airport, the bar where Fight Club begins, the projection booth, the scenes of Fight Club homework and all the night lit Mayhem that the Project gets up to.
They really saved the best transfer for the Fight Club itself. That underground basement has pure shadows and shows everything in minimal light. Sometimes scenes will go from grainy to smooth from one cut to the next, but even the grainy scenes show they did it in HD. Maybe the brighter lit scenes have trouble holding up with the dark aesthetic of the bulk of the film, but it looks good.
Easy Rider
This film looks grainy on Blu Ray but it's like an authentic '70s way. You still see all the clarity and earthy colors, there's just film in there. You'll tour the country vistas tinted through a '70s lens, but clearer, crisper than ever before. It can be so bright and shiny, or muddy with dirt and forest, so you see both extremes.
The detail is not so gritty. Maybe they're riding too fast to see it all, but even at their stops there seems to be one level removed from minute detail. You do get to focus on the shiny chrome of the handlebars and see a little extra detail there. Likewise, a sojourn with a marching band shows all the shiny brass of their instruments and the colors of their uniform.
The scenery is still sharp, so you've got clarity and color that preserves the film's aesthetic. That's a real fete for Blu Ray, almost like HD home movies.
Rocky: The Undisputed Collection
I'm not really sure why they bothered to put the Rocky series on Blu Ray if they couldn't make it look at least decent. The first four films are super grainy and full of white speckles. It's not as bad out in the daylight but the gyms, boxing rings and skating rinks that are vital to the series look terrible.
The outdoor training montages are good but the main fights, ugh. To be fair, the DVD is fuzzy too. Maybe the original materials of these films can't hold up, but you'd think by the time they did a sequel, or certainly by the glossy '80s they'd be using film that can transfer well.
Rocky V finally starts to look like HD. There's still some fuzz, some grain but some shots are sharp and clear. If the last four looked like this it would be worth it but don't get a whole set just so two out of six look good. Rocky Balboa is the Sony Blu Ray so that looks fantastic, but it's the only one.
Heat looks great, perfect. It's sharp and solid. There's a little grain, but it's where it's intended to be. It's not always as gritty as you might expect, but the picture quality never wavers. The action explodes in debris for gritty details. The hockey masks in the first shootout shine with glare. Of course the big central shootout is crisp and gritty.
The focus may shift, but that's intentional. A corner of the frame is soft while another portion is sharp. The night landscape of L.A. with all the police light colors must be Michael Mann's wet dream of how he wanted the city to look.
The big diner scene is clear, but it's true. It's all reverse shots. They didn't have to be there at the same time. A few whisps of Pacino's hair are clear but that's one shot where you really notice the soft edges, but that keeps the stars cool and handsome.
Leon: The Professional
Sony did Blu Ray right here. This is golden lit French action, even in the sleezy apartment hallways. The whole movie is gold, either the American cut The Professional or the extended French cut Leon.
Some shots regain up but most are so bright and clear you won't care. The colorful New York streets, the skylines of rooftop sniping and the gritty interiors' chipped paint and wood shine. When the action comes, all the detailed debris flies.
The Negotiator
This actually looks the best of the three even though it may be the least sought after title. It's perfectly crisp and clear. You see all the detail in the hostage setting, which is a situation that's really all about the detail. You see the wear and tear of a working police office, especially when Sam takes it over.
There's detail in gunshot debris and sweat as the tension mounts. The furrowed brows of angry men standing around screaming are what The Negotiator is all about. What's amazing is that Sam can scream without spitting. I expected to see all the little spittles projecting out of his mouth but he keeps it all in when he explodes.
The clarity really works for the taut suspense of this hostage drama. It keeps the office looking interesting for the bulk of a two hour plus film.
Kevin Smith Collection
Jay and Silent Bob has already been out on Blu Ray so the new arrivals are Clerks and Chasing Amy. Clerks does not look as bad as you'd expect. It's grainy, but clearer than the old VHS tape where I first saw it. It's the same as the DVD really but you get cool menus, and the Miramax logo is stunning.
Chasing Amy looks really good. It has a smooth polish finish to the guerilla indie, but it still looks gritty. It's not the gloss of Hollywood, just professional indie filmmaking. That faded '90s flannel and baggie pants don't lose any of their authenticity with HD.
The bright colors around the comic book convention shine. The dive lofts the characters live in and the bars they hang out hold true. Even the exteriors look like the New York I see when I visit.
The shots are raw and stark. Close ups hold up well. Screw the critics of Smith's visual aesthetics. Striping all the artifice away can really work for the drama.
The menus are in German. Cute. HD video holds up well when it's on but about half the scenes are a white haze of speckles like the worst transfer of a TV show. Particularly bad scenes are indoors with the focus group, the Ron Paul interview, the swinger hours and the stands of the UFC fight.
Scenes that look good are the middle eastern locations and interviews, the brightly lit star parent auditions, the bondage stunt, the self defense class, the army barracks and the lit stage of the UFC fight. The talk show of course is a video copy transferred to the movie.
The enhanced commentary is what we wanted for Borat. They talk about the behind the scenes workings of this schtick and anecdotes like celebrity participation. They claim the dominatrix was not staged, and the way they set her up explains why it turned out that way. It adds about 27 minutes to the film as they pause it. You can also see the Latoya Jackson scene that I saw in the screening cut one week before Michael's passing.
Funny People
When a modern new release doesn't hold up on Blu Ray I really wonder if they're even trying. I mean, Bruno was basically shot on video, but Funny People was a normal looking movie in theaters. I could forgive that the comedy clubs are so dark that they just can't look great, but even the general locations haze up with speckles.
George Simmons' mansion, the brightly lit supermarket, the suburban neighborhoods all look overexposed with too much light. Some of the corporate party and oceanside vistas clear and pretty but at best this is standard Blu Ray quality, and it's not all best. Actually, the fake movies look the best, so they did something right with the films within the film.
Star Trek
Was there any doubt this would look amazing. It's the most perfect space movie ever. It's totally crisp, clear and bright. You see some grain when J.J. Abrams blows out the bright ship decks but you're supposed to. Oh, you do see some speckle in the dark on Nero's ship. I guess nothing's perfect, but the good stuff's so good.
Epic space combat shines with colored lasers and the textures of crumbling ships. The view of planets from space is so pure. Earthbound scenes are tight too. You see both the scuffs and the glare of the shiny red care. You see the grains of dirt with futuristic backdrops subtly set against the very real detail we can relate to.
That shot of the Enterprise under construction that fans complained about so much looks awesome. So deal with it. They constructed the Enterprise on earth because it looks awesome on Blu Ray. The space jump is awesome too. You still see all the detail at the high speed of falling.
Vulcan crumbles with its detailed statues crushing extras. The newfangled transport swivels hold up distinctly. The ice planet is what we can hope Hoth looks like when Empire Strikes Back finally comes to Blu Ray. The pastel colors make the engine room look prettier than it has any right to.
Most importantly, the bright bridge shines on Spock's bowl cut and the gritty faces of characters reacting to really important stuff.
Of course Pixar looks amazing on Blu Ray. Up is bright and shiny. Even the sky is perfect and sky always looks grainy. That is, when they use film to shoot sky.
The Pixar artists have added grit to the wood of the house. Even the texture of the old man's shin, with progressive stubble throughout the movie, is noticeable. Fireplace grit, scuffs on the door and electric boxes, picture frames all show the detailed craftsmanship. Later in the film, the dinosaur bones in Muntz's collection and the age of the climactic blimp show the same artistry.
Portraying landscapes from above, Pixar paints their colorful masterpieces. The colors are just piercing, epic. From tropical settings to dark cave rocks, it all looks great. Then you see it all under a new light in the blue night. The multi-color balloon cluster, even blue on blue, is distinct. The dog fur shines.
It all somehow looks real. The humans are weird looking cartoons but you still sense you could touch them. You don't need 3-D. Try reaching into your set on Blu Ray. Through fog, you still see the rocky texture, and the fog itself is sharp.
Logan's Run
Blu Ray sharpens up all the cheesy sets and costumes. It's still very grainy and speckly. You can see the detail under it but it's far from perfect. Like Fight Club, it may be a case of picking your battles and they held the HD transfer strong where it counts.
The sets and environments look glorious. Empty, open sets leave a lot of room to see detail in the fake concrete, bricks and marble. The ice cave is great. Greens and pinks pop, tubes shine with glare.
The overgrown D.C. still looks faint. Maybe there were too many generations of visual effects to keep it top quality. Actual shots of the cities and nature look good. I guess Blu Ray is about what looks good and what doesn't.
Near Dark
They kept Near Dark clear and smooth, even in the dark night scenes. It's a little smoothed over and soft, but it's not grainy. The speckle issue is interesting here, because it's only one line in the top ¼ of the frame, not the whole frame. Weird.
You don't get all the grit of the grungy vampire hideouts and dirty, unbathed vampires, but it's a solid film look. The seedy sides of town, dive bars and all have that layer of a movie, but it's a clear movie. The film's colors are good with fire, night fog, neon signage and of course blood.
Roland Emmerich's remake looks really old. Maybe it's not the best made film to begin with, but overcast New York is a tad fuzzy and muted for the whole film. It's not grainy. Nothing stands out though. The real detail of the creature is obscured by the rain, and the several generations of elements.
The big, loud eye candy is dim. It kind of looks like the Blu Ray equivalent of stock footage. It's okay. It's hi-def, but it's old. Maybe the rain was the biggest mistake but I've seen good rain on Blu Ray. There's no rain inside Madison Square Garden but there's no light either, so it doesn't help.
I really wanted to give this movie a break. It is what it is and I had fun with it at the time, but the Blu Ray didn't bring it any new glory. At least it's clear and not speckly.
Monsters, Inc.
Even old Pixar is still awesome. It's bright and shiny, full of the detailed texture of different monsters. Bile's tummy wrinkles, Waternoose's bumpy crab legs, Randall's reptilian scales and the abominable snowman's fluff are all distinct.
Fur was a really big deal when they first did Sully and you finally see all the individual hairs they were talking about. Mike Wazowski's spots are subtle but the wrinkles at his joints really sell it.
They live in a bright, beautiful city. The factory is smooth and shiny. You see the details of scuffs at their work station and locker room. The world is full of pastel colors. Even all the foods at the sushi restaurant show off the HD color palette. The ice cave, the door vault… it's all full of great stuff for Blu Ray.
Wow, this is a movie quality TV show. It looks like Gladiator. You see all the detail in battle armor and costumes, chinked up chains on the warriors and fabric threads on the talkers. The gritty battlefield, the stone courts, thatch marketplaces all look epic. Shots are jam packed with extras and detail, and lit with a golden tint.
There may be some video digital grain in really light scenes, but movies have that too with their film grain. Maybe some interiors like thatch hovels fuzz up a little bit, but that so much of this show looks like a movie, and an HD movie at that, is quite something. You get to enjoy the detail of intense close-ups, and all the boobies HBO allows.
Scrubs finally went to HD in its eighth season, so now it finally comes to Blu Ray. It's a solid HD show. The sterile hospital lighting keeps the shots really consistent. You see grain of the digital variety, but it's sharp and clear consistently. There's no haze of speckles, even in darker bedrooms and such.
The Bahamas two-parter provides an HD change of scenery. The pastel tropical colors present a truly lush paradise. There's less grain, maybe because there's more light. Maybe it's the indoor light that does it. Either way, Scrubs holds up on Blu Ray and looks better than the TV broadcast.


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Definition of Americanism in English:
1A word, expression, or other feature that is characteristic of American English: the term is an Americanism dating back to the late nineteenth century
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- Perhaps some Americanisms sound less sophisticated than their British equivalents, but in fact many of them really are efficient bits of language.
1.1A custom, quality, or institution characteristic of the United States: Americanisms such as the barbecue and the swimming pool
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- When I think of Americanism, I think of our great natural resources.
- Americanism means a chance for people of all walks of life to find health, happiness, and prosperity through their own labor and initiative.
- Pa never did equate Americanism solely with hotdogs and apple pie.
2Attachment or allegiance to the traditions, institutions, and ideals of the United States: Americans in Europe have almost all preserved their Americanism
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Yes, I'm loving these school holidays.
Just one more week for the kids. This time next week we'll be making sure that Clare is all sorted ready for school, and Stella the following day. Wow. Where did that time go?
Things I make and holidays we take
Oh my gosh! From a distance I thought the dinosaurs were monkeys – real monkeys!!
Lee x
I'm with you – love the holidays.
That pic of Clare riding off to a playdate on her own made me all teary!
Looks like you've had a ball.
Lucky kids to have 1 more week – us teachers go back today!!!! Yeeeekkkk – need to jump off this and get ready…..J


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Manager Jared's Weekly/Monthly Matchup Finals!
We are left with very few contenders here at the end of the match-ups.
This is who we have left going into the end of battle:
From Marvel: Mr. Fantastic, Scarlet Witch, Nightcrawler, and Thor.
From DC: Deathstroke, Superman, Green Lantern, and both Batmen(Wayne and Grayson)
The matches would be uneven if I paired it Marvel vs. DC and so we'll have a little fun with our last few matches. Still with me?
***The arena for these matches is a JUNKYARD!
Mr. Fantastic will have to try to hold his own against Deathstroke.
Scarlet Witch will go toe to toe with both of the Batmen!
Thor will lay down thunder on the Green Lantern power.
And the Sentry will rise from the ashes to battle once again against the unflinching Superman!
So lets do this, shall we?
Mr. Fantastic's Abilities: Superhuman intellect and body elasticity.
Deathstroke's Abiltites:
* Enhanced physical and mental attributes
* Regenerative healing factor
* Expert martial artist
* Skilled armed/unarmed combatant
* Master tactician and strategist
* Access to hi-tech equipment
* Skillful manipulation
***The arena for these matches is a JUNKYARD!
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Definition of impala in English:
noun (plural same)
A graceful antelope often seen in large herds in open woodland in southern and East Africa.
- Aepyceros melampus, family Bovidae.
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- That's why numerous African animals - giraffes, zebras, elands, impalas and gazelles - were brought over from Kenya and plopped on Calauit, an island in the south formerly populated solely by aboriginal tribal people.
- To get to class, students travel a path known as the Warthog Trot, a winding trail through the bush that's also used by giraffes, kudu, wildebeests, and impalas.
Late 19th century: from Zulu impala.
Words that rhyme with impalaCarla, challah, Douala, gala, Guatemala, Gujranwala, kabbala, Kampala, koala, La Scala, Lingala, Mahler, Marsala, masala, nyala, parlour (US parlor), Sinhala, snarler, tala, tambala, Uppsala
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Hidden Waters - 6-acre Pond, Wildlife Corridor
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|$145 - $210
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|$895 - $1,395
While the Main House sleeps 7 there is also a Hidden Waters Retreat - Studio that can be rented along with the main house. The Studio sleeps 4 and can be viewed at HA#3495744. (Subject to availability)
Our vacation home is located on 5 acres with surrounding acerage of adjacent meadows, pond, creek and mountains. The main house boasts a master bedroom with king bed and full bath, a second bedroom which doubles as a Den with a twin bed and double futon couch/bed, sleeps 3. The second bathroom has a jacuzzi tub and nice large vanity. The living room, dining and kitchen areas can be warmed by the fireplace in the spacious living room. One of the couches in the living room makes out into a comfortable double bed. There is also a half bath and laundry room.
Entertain on the upper deck, complete with outdoor dining and BBQ. Indulge in the scenery, the peace and outdoor amenities! Take in the vibrant summer sunsets or awesome year-round stargazing. This summer play lawn games, bird-watch to your heart's content or just sit back and relax!
Centrally located, with easy access to nearby lakes, rivers, trails, bike paths, shopping, theaters, dining, and health clubs. 10 minutes to Kalispell, 20 minutes to Flathead Lake at Somers Bay, 25 minutes to Whitefish or Lakeside and to Glacier Park international Airport, 40 minutes to Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish Train Depot or Blacktail Ski Resort, Columbia Falls, or Bigfork and 45 minutes to West Glacier or Glacier National Park.
We want your stay to be the best! Since we also live on site in another unit, if you need anything please just ask and we will do what we can to accommodate you. Hidden Waters is a very peacefull place for some R&R.
Property Rates
|Jul 01 2016
|Aug 31 2016
|3 Nights
|Jul 01 2016
|Aug 31 2016
|3 Nights
|Sep 01 2016
|Feb 28 2017
|3 Nights
|Mar 01 2017
|Jun 30 2017
|3 Nights
|Check In: 4 p.m. Check Out: 11 a.m.
|Lodging tax: 7%
|Deposits: 50% when reservation is made and 50% due 60 days prior to arrival. 100% paid in advance if within 60 days or less." Refundable security deposit (Assuming no damage) $200
|Payment Options: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
|Other Fees: $125 Cleaning Fee
Date of Stay August 1, 2012
First time renting a house for vacation. Great start to a great vacation! Chose the location for proximity to airport, able to accomodate (6), and had additional features (secluded, nature access, etc.). Owners were very accomodating and even purchased additional kitchen utensiles for our use. Owners are on property, but did not even know they were there. Hummingbirds, deer, squirrels, birds all on property. Trail around pond was nice and allowed for some exercise. Home is beautiful and comfortable. Had (4) teenagers and (2) adults. Was difficult to leave. Relaxing environment, view of mountains, close to town for groceries. Visited nearby Jewel basin for hiking and Whitefish for Big Mountain hiking/alpine slide. Easy access to these and other activities. Everyone loved it! Thanks to Diana and Michael.
Beautiful House in a small piece of Paradise.....
Date of Stay August 31, 2012
We stayed in this beautiful house for 3 days and we loved it. Diane was so kind to come and explain us the features of the house, about the pond and some other activities in the area during the days we were there. We were 2 families, 5 adults and 5 kids and there was plenty of room in the house. (rented the main house and studio together) The house has a beautiful decoration with a mixture of old and new items. It did exceed our expectations in terms of beauty and location. The view of the pond from the Main Bedroom and the Living Room was exceptional. Very clean and organized, this made our stay really comfortable. The comments from our kids were "Dad, can we come here every summer?..... We love this house...." We will definitely try to come back and highly recommend the property.
Sept 17, 2012
My family and I had a wonderful time. The chateau was more than what we had expected, quite with an amazing view of nature. A fantastic place for the kids (we have 3, ages 4, 2 and 10mons), plenty of room for them to run around. It's a wonderful place to relax, and still within the main shopping area for food. We look forward to staying there again. Thank you Michael and Diane.
Million Dollar View!
Date of Stay October 5, 2012
This place was such a great price and so perfect for our little gathering of friends. The view is amazing! I kept calling it our million dollar view, you can see the sunset over the pond every evening, wow! The property was very clean and the owners were very friendly and helpful and had everything we needed. We would absolutely book this place again and highly recommend to anyone needing a place in the Kalispell area!
Wonderful Christmas Vacation at Hidden Waters
Date of Stay December 23, 2012
Hidden Waters was a great place to stay and relax. I didn't realize the owners lived downstairs and initially had some concerns, but the house is very well constructed and we did not hear them at all, even when they had a house full of people on Christmas. The photos accurately portray the spacious home and it was clean and well maintained. They had put up a Christmas tree and a few decorations to make it feel more like a home away from home for us and our children. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The home is located right off Highway 2 but secluded enough that you couldn't hear the traffic from the highway. It is close a great location. The wood burning stove was awesome and the sofa sleeper was the most comfortable one I have ever slept on. I would highly recommend this property and would glady stay at Hidden Waters again.


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Seattle's Georgetown has, for a while now, been off the traveler's list of quirky, cultural Seattle hotspots due to a recessed economy and something of an edgy feel to its main boulevards. Well, that sentiment has been washed away in recent years, thanks to an influx of business-savvy artists who have spent time and made good effort to revitalize the community.
Often referred to as the last outpost of any blue-collar, bohemian arts culture, this now hipster-chic neighborhood is home to the artist community fallout from the dot-com crash who have spent their hard-earned time and dollars to make something of this one-time network of abandoned warehouses and criss-crossing railroad tracks. Notable for glass-blowing studios, Vespa repair shops, hipster welders and bar-turned-saloons have sprouted up along Eliot Bay, the Seattle neighborhood is becoming more and more popular by the day. And with the Seattle Brewing and Malt Company ready to throw open its doors for the thirsty throngs, this seems to be a trend set to continue.
If you find yourself in the Seattle area and want to see Seattle's grunge underground as it was in the early days of Pearl Jam and Nirvana, consider Georgetown your neighborhood Go-To. This up-coming neighborhood is filled with boutiques, artist studios and pint-friendly hangouts where you can get settled in and remember why the music and art scene in Seattle boomed in the first place. Find it pegged between Elliot Bay and Lake Washington, straddled by the I-5.
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The day started at Claudine's house, where the bridesmaids helped her get into a gorgeous wedding dress and sparkly silver pumps. Once everyone was dressed and ready to go, Justin positioned himself at the steps of her porch to await the 'reveal'. Claudine had another special gentleman waiting for her at the bottom of the steps in her house, her Dad. As she walked down those steps, he held his hand out to her and you can feel the emotion in the room, that moment was like the 'reveal' that brides and grooms have Claudine had some neat ideas for her special day, we first headed to a local diner, took a stroll along Queen Street, hopped onto a streetcar for two blocks, and then took a ferry with the bridal party to Center Island for some skyline shots, what a fun filled day! Thank you to the owners of OK2 Diner for letting us shoot at their location.
The ceremony was also very emotional and it's easy to see how much these two adore each other. They've been through a lot of love and loss during their relationship, all of which has made them stronger as individuals and as a couple. It was really touching when Claudine said in the ceremony, "Even when it feels like the whole world is tumbling down, as long as Justin is with me I know everything is going to be okay."
Steam Whistle Brewery is such a unique venue with a ton of photo ops: rustic brick walls, grey wooden ceremony backdrop, brewery tour area, art gallery lobby, and located right next to CN tower and Rogers Center. I also loved the decor this couple chose to complement the venue, and asking guests to blow bubbles during the entrance and first dance was another unique touch Claudine and Justin, Congratulations on such a beautiful day and it was a pleasure working with you and the entire bridal party!
Venue: Steam Whistle Brewery
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Live Band: Nova Sounds
Lighting: Pandor Productions
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Firstly, IH London has moved from its Piccadilly premises, where it was for 30 years, to a brand new "state-of-the-art learning environment" in London's Covent Garden in March. Covering seven floors, the new purpose-built premises has 52 air-conditioned classrooms.
Richard Abrial, Director of Sales and Marketing at IH London, said, "When not studying, students can relax and take in the view from our Sky Lounge and rooftop terrace, enjoy freshly prepared food and drinks at the café and espresso bar or simply enjoy the location."
Meanwhile, Bell International has acquired a new residential school close to Tunbridge Wells in Kent. A former girls boarding school, the Bell Bedgebury International School is set in 220 acres of parkland and will open in September. Chief Executive of Bell, David Pottinger, explained, "We have been looking for a suitable new UK location for some time, as part of a global expansion programme, and our criteria have been strict."
He continued, "In particular, we have been searching for a combination of good transport links, outstanding facilities and an estate of cultural or historic interest. In Bedgebury, I'm delighted to say that we have found all three." The school will offer year-round residential tuition for clients preparing for study in mainstream UK schools and also host the Bell Bedgebury Language Centre, which is being transferred from Saffron Walden near Cambridge, offering residential language training for 16+ year olds and teacher training.
Study Group has also been investing heavily in brand new learning facilities, with a building project close to Brighton train station in the city centre slowly taking shape and scheduled for completion in the autumn. The UK£28 million (US$54.2 milion) project will culminate in the creation of an international study centre housing Bellerbys College and Embassy CES students, a 375-bed student residence and global and UK corporate headquarters under one roof.
The building will have a restaurant, library, Internet café, private study rooms, common room, exam and lecture hall, art studios and six science laboratories as well as over 60 classrooms. "Our brand new centre takes the international student experience in Britain to new levels," said Principal, Nigel Addison. "Modern teaching spaces with the latest technology combined with the excellence of our academic staff will give students all they need to succeed."
Capls and CLC to join forces in Canada
Members of the Canadian Association of Private Language Schools (Capls) and the Canada Language Council (CLC) have voted to join forces and present a united front to the world under the auspices of one association. In what is a logical step for the two associations, both of which have enjoyed government support in promoting Canada's international education industry, one cross-sectoral association will be formed that will have as its basis for membership an accreditation scheme modelled on the existing CLC Quality Assurance Scheme.
Linda Auzins at Capls said that a steering committee would meet regularly to plan a course of action until next February when the hybrid association will be launched. "The new association will provide a strong identity for the Canadian language training sector," she said, noting that as well as using CLC's accreditation scheme as a benchmark, the association would use the marketing, organisational and advocacy strength of Capls. Gerry La Belle, President of Capls, added, "A great deal of effort and commitment has gone into the development of our Canadian language training sector and we are looking forward to this new phase of our development."
Virginia Taylor at CLC said, "We are thrilled at the prospect of joining together with Capls. All language programmes in Canada will now have the opportunity to be recognised under one umbrella."
Since we reported that US agency, Amerispan, had left significant debts in the wake of its closure, it appears that most language schools affected have had some monies returned to them, despite initial claims by Amerispan that it was unable to honour its debts.
The Association of Unpaid Language Schools (Aulas) claimed the outcome as a victory for the affected schools that got together to campaign for a fairer end result (see Language Travel Magazine, March 2007, page 6). On its website, it claimed, "[News of payment] shows that Aulas has been a very effective tool in creating pressure to [achieve results]."
A number of schools confirmed that they had received at least part-payment of their debts (either 30 per cent or 50 per cent seemed typical) and in some cases, agreed to a continuing partnership with Don Quijote USA, which acquired Amerispan's assets.
Ex-owner of Amerispan, John Slocum, said that after finding a buyer and collecting debts owed to Amerispan, the final and most difficult step in resolving the situation was to find a way to settle with schools. "I'm very appreciative of [Don Quijote USA's] work with me to guarantee to promote [certain] schools who were willing to accept partial payments," he said.
One language school observed that they felt it unfair that they had had no choice but to agree to a flat 50 per cent repayment offer because they were in financial difficulties despite the fact that other schools had been repaid in full, as detailed on the Aulas website.
The latest government figures published by Australian Education International reveal further inclines in student visas issued in 2006 across all education sectors in Australia. Overall, there was a 13.6 per cent rise in new enrolments commencing in 2006, with growth of 19.4 per cent registered for the ELT sector.
As Sue Blundell, Chief Executive of English Australia pointed out, these figures only relate to students entering the country on a student visa, so the 56,615 commencements for English language courses reported is likely to reflect just under half the total market size. (Results of an English Australia survey to reflect total market size were not available at the time of going to press).
Asia remained the most vital market across all sectors with India showing the strongest growth, although Brazil also fared well. Minister for Education, Julie Bishop, said the industry continued to make a "vital contribution" to the economy.
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London-based language school Malvern House has announced it is launching an application service for all students seeking help to apply for the next stage of their education pathway, be that a short course or longer-term degree course.
Called OnCourse, the service is open to any student, whether they are studying at Malvern House or not. Katherine Bradley, Marketing Manager, explained that agencies would receive commission on the paid-for service if they sent students just for OnCourse, as well as from partner universities. Malvern House students pay no additional fee.
"From speaking with our agents, we have found that universities are often very difficult to work with, having lengthy application processes, maximum numbers of agents per country and so on," she said. "We hope that this will be an attractive proposal for our current network of agents and also attract new partners."
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In an acknowledgement that its current policy on foreign language study is not working, the UK government has decreed that all primary schools will teach a foreign language to pupils from the age of seven by 2010.
The decision, in the wake of a report into national language learning by Lord Dearing, has been made in the hope that the current downward trend in foreign language study will be halted. Currently, language study can be dropped at the age of 14 and test-takers at GCSE level have dwindled from 80 per cent to 50 per cent of the population since the ruling came into effect in 2004.
Education Secretary, Alan Johnson, said, "I want languages to be at the heart of learning. The earlier you start learning a language the better. [This move] will give pupils seven years to build their knowledge, confidence and experience."
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A short hiatus
I won't be posting for a couple days; until Saturday or Sunday most likely. I'm off to Seattle to see a Mariners game and head over to the Olympic peninsula and the coast, acting like a tourist, though I've been to Seattle several times.
Also, I'm thinking of switching to WordPress. I need to read a little on it. And I just purchased a copy of Outfoxed which looks pretty good.
Something I'd like to note as well: Brian Schweitzer's campaign has nothing in the way of graphics that I can use for the "I endorse" section over there. Kind of annoying.
July 22, 2004 at 7:30 am
WordPress is excellent. All four blogs over at heliologue.com are currently running 1.2. Easily import all your MT entries, too.
July 24, 2004 at 9:38 pm
Yeah, pretty much what he said. It is worth it and much easier to get around.


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I guess I can see why they burned this episode off on a Friday night. The only thing of note is regarding Cho and that can be summed up in a couple of sentences. Summer is possibly a bad influence on him. Cho decides after not backing up Rigsby in a timely manner (though a half-assed Cho was still good enough to save Rigsby) to flush his pain killers down the toilet. Will he be successful going cold turkey and not telling the team know about his trouble? I guess we will see.
Funny/Notable Quotes
- "Killing a man that's already dying. That's kind of redundant, don't you think?"
- "Well, folks are pretty much dead when we show up."
- "Killers like creepy."
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Sport in Society in the New York TimesFebruary 11, 2014
In a special article for the New York Times Education Life section, Sport in Society's Mentors in Violence Prevention program has been featured for their curriculum and successful work on sexual assault prevention.
Bystander intervention is so easy to grasp, even by the most inexperienced college freshman, that the program may well be the best hope for reducing sexual assaults on campuses. Mostly it is common sense: If a drunk young man at a party is pawing a drunk young woman, then someone nearby (the bystander) needs to step in (intervene) and get one of them out of there. Of course, that can be tricky at times.
Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society, which pioneered bystander training 20 years ago, has seen a marked uptick in demand. As Jarrod Chin, its director of training, says, "There is nothing like the threat of losing money to get people's attention."
Read the full article online at the New York Times: click to read Stepping Up to Stop Sexual Assault by Mike Wineripe.


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Old school video games JAN 11 1999
I'm addicted to the old school games. Dig Dug, Burgertime, Qix, Donkey Kong, and my personal favorite: Mr. Do. MAME lets you play games ported directly from the arcade machines. Evidently, the ports are pretty good: Brian showed me the "monkey's feet" trick in Donkey Kong...and it worked. Anyone know any good cheats in Burgertime or Mr. Do?


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The 14U Texas Bandits are currently holding open tryouts for the upcoming 2012-2013 season. We offer private facilities located in the Cypress/Tomball area, which include new, premier-level indoor and outdoor facilities. The 16U Texas Bandits, the first softball team to join the organization, got off to a late start this past season by participating in their first tournament in May; however, they quickly showed promise by twice finishing 3rd in the three tournaments in which they played and also qualified for state. The Texas Bandits are looking for dedicated players that are committed to excellence in all aspects of the game. The goals of the 14U Texas Bandits are to prepare the girls for high school ball and further develop each player to reach her maximum potential.
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Tough enough for the elements; stylish look works indoors, too
Durable trash receptacles withstand extreme weather conditions. Stylish appearance with recessed bottom complements your building's interior. High-density polyethylene construction with UV inhibitors limit fading. 38 gallon capacity. 39-1/4" x 18-1/4" x 18-1/4" (HxDxW). Imported. Specify panel style and color from drop down box above.


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Boost Mobile sit down with Hit-Boy for the latest episode of their Be Heard Sessions series. He starts things off by talking about how he got discovered and transitioned to rapping. He then goes on to spit a freestyle off the dome.
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Who discovered Triton?
Triton is a massive moon of Neptune planet. It revolves around the sun instead of Neptune. It is considered as the seventh largest moon of solar system with the diameter of about 2707 km. It was discovered by famous English astronomer, William Lassell. He made its discovery on October 10, 1846.
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