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Island, country, continent… Australia is a big'un whichever way you spin it. The essence of the place is diversity: deserts, coral reefs, tall forests, snow-cloaked mountains and multicultural melting-pot cities.
Australia is the 18th-most urbanized country in the world, with around 70% of Australians living in the 10 largest towns. It follows that cities here are a lot of fun!
Australia is a great country to visit, with some of the best beaches, cities, and other landmarks in the whole world.
However, no holiday can be truly enjoyed unless you have the comfort and convenience of somewhere to get your head down and refresh yourself in preparation for the following day.
While campervan tours across Australia are becoming more popular, some still favour the traditional hotel.
Most luxurious hotels in Australia
Inter Continental, Sydney – There are few places in Australia more iconic than Sydney Harbour, and the InterContinental's location on the harbour's edge is one of its top selling points.
The hotel's suites, which cost as much as $6500 a night and have accommodated world leaders and A-List celebrities, can't help but wow you with stunning views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Beachfront Villas start at $2800 per night for four guests and include daily experiences (sunset cruise, island tour or snorkeling for example) as well as gourmet food and use of motorised dinghies, kayaks and catamarans making this the perfect experience for those looking for adventure or relaxation.
Chic and Arty Hotels in Australia
The Henry James Art Hotel — which made it onto Conde Nast Traveller's Gold List for 2012 — is located on Hobart's waterfront and is Australia's first dedicated "art hotel."
Named after a late 19th century jam magnate, the site in which it is located dates back to 1804, and according to the hotel's website, it has been created to "present itself as a fusion of art, heritage, tradition and nature."
Art is presented as a key part of the hotel's function and aesthetic, and its public areas serve as exhibition space for around 300 artworks for guests to enjoy.
With strong connections to the local Tasmanian School of Art, the hotel's collection includes paintings, sculptures and installations by Tasmanian artists, with many artworks available to purchase.
Each bedroom has also been decorated with multiple works of art, creating an individual feel to the rooms and a sense of exploration for guests as they check in.
Adelaide's distinctive Clarion Hotel Soho has been designed with the aim of evoking the eclectic, arty vibe of London's Soho district.
The hotel showcases emerging South Australian artists with its extensive, ever-changing art collection exhibited throughout the hotel, plus each guest room also features an original artwork that is available for sale.
This ultra-modern hotel was included on Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice 2012 Best Hotels list, and for guests looking for even more culture in the day, both the South Australian Museum and Art Gallery of South Australia are only a block away.
Cheap Hotels in Australia
The Russell Hotel – The Rocks, Sydney, is one hotel that is both easy on the budget and splendid in terms of location.
Standing since 1887, the hotel is conveniently located near the famous sights and sounds of the city. All twenty-nine rooms are very spacious and decorated in everything luxurious and comfortable.
The standard and double rooms come with either a private or shared bathroom while the deluxe double rooms exclusively have a private bathroom. The hotel exterior, charming to begin with, perfectly fits the interior, with its old-world style blended with modern equipment and features.
The Grace Hotel Sydney – Its massive 1930s building houses a total of 382 rooms, all built and designed for customer satisfaction. Whatever room you're going for, you're sure to be completely satisfied.
The beds in this Sydney hotel are roomy and comfortably solid. The sheets are thick yet soft, and all basic needs that a traveller needs in a bedroom are provided.
The elegance seeping from the hotel makes it tough to believe you're somewhere that's pocket friendly, but it's true, of course.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Discord among House lawmakers is slowing a
proposal to legalize casinos in Kentucky.
One of the issues dividing legislators centers around whether
voters in communities where casinos would locate should have the
right to turn them away, or whether that decision should be left to
locally elected officials.
A House committee faced with three separate casino proposals
adjourned on Wednesday without taking any action.
Antigambling advocates were heartened by what the Rev. Nancy Jo
Kemper terms "a cat fight" among lawmakers.
"The more they argue among themselves, the more it delays the
progress of any bill," said Kemper, head of the Kentucky Council
of Churches which has been lobbying against casinos. "This is kind
of shooting themselves in the foot, again."
State Rep. Darryl Owens, chairman of the House committee, said
Wednesday's turn of events isn't necessarily a sign that the
proposal is languishing.
"I don't want to attach any significance to it," Owens said.
Although Kentucky has a long history of wagering on horse races,
the state's constitution bans casinos. Gov. Steve Beshear unveiled
a much-anticipated proposal last week to change the constitution to
allow 12 casinos to open across the state, seven of which could be
built at horse tracks. One of the new proposals would guarantee no
casinos at horse tracks. Another would guarantee up to five at
horse tracks.
Beshear said casino gambling could generate up to $600 million a
year in additional tax revenues for Kentucky's cash-strapped
government, which faces a $900 million shortfall over the next two
fiscal years.
House lawmakers gave Beshear's plan a lukewarm response. Some
said the plan calls for too many casinos. Others believe residents
of communities where the casinos would open should have the right
to turn them away through local ballot referendums.
Kemper said lawmakers have traditionally been sharply divided on
the casino issue - a situation that has played in favor of
"We always felt like we haven't had to fight real hard to get
it defeated, because they defeat it themselves," she said.
Opponents, however, are taking nothing for granted. Some 200
members of Women Against Gambling Expansion gathered at the Capitol
on Tuesday to express their displeasure with the casino proposal. A
long line of other groups have also rallied against the proposal,
including a group of black ministers who said allowing casinos into
the state would lead to broken homes and broken lives.
Democratic state Rep. Joni Jenkins, chairwoman of a subcommittee
studying the gambling issue, proposed a measure on Tuesday that
would allow no more than nine casinos to open, but only with
approval of voters in the communities where they would be located.
State Rep. Larry Clark, D-Louisville, introduced a third option on
Wednesday calling for the same number of casinos as Jenkins, but
deleting language about voter approval in the various communities.
His bill said approval would be given by local governing bodies,
whether city councils or county commissions.
Owens said he doesn't plan to reconvene the House Elections,
Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
until next Tuesday, after lawmakers have had time to study three
separate casino proposals now under consideration.
"This gives them time to consider it, and hopefully come back
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An appreciation for quality, tailoring, and worldly travel is the essence, the integrity, and the core of the Nonoo label and of Misha Nonoo herself. Born in Bahrain and raised in London by an Iraqi father and English mother, Misha Nonoo's multicultural upbringing exposed her to a diverse collection of references, which gave her deep appreciation for global artistry. Misha attended London's European Business School, as well as the prestigious Ecole Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur in Paris. It was during this time that she developed a long-term business strategy for her future label, anchored by her design premise – distinguishable details at mindful price points.
Upon graduation from business school, driven by the entrepreneurial spirit of the United States, Misha moved to New York to lay a strong design foundation. Inspired by her British heritage and impeccable detail and craftsmanship that she witnessed from Savile Row, Misha apprenticed at a local atelier that specialised in construction and tailoring. Moved by this experience and the sentiment that design and manufacturing go hand-in-hand, her collection is currently produced in Manhattan's garment centre to uphold the highest standards of quality, whilst supporting the domestic economy.
For Fall 2011, Misha debuted her collection during New York Fashion Week. Her work showcased a unique outlook for the sophisticated urbanite – one that is quintessentially British at heart and suffused with signature tailored separates, a quirky playfulness and an adventurous spirit for everyday life. Today, Nonoo continues to display a point of view rooted in a wanderlust heritage secured by an authentic and honest design philosophy. A perspective that was evident in her recent project: a hand-painted silk eveningwear collection in collaboration with luxury fabric house and interiors company de Gournay.
Since the launch of Nonoo, the label has cultivated a loyal following that includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Amanda Seyfried, and Pippa Middleton. In 2012, Misha was awarded the Fashion Group International's Rising Star award for Women's Ready-to-Wear. This and her eveningwear collections are available globally through retailers including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Harvey Nichols. Recently, this July


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It is Halloween night, and the local museum in King's Lynn is preparing for an unusual event - the opening of a coffin containing the bones of a medieval bishop. But when Ruth Galloway arrives to supervise, she finds the museum's curator lying dead beside the coffin. It is only a matter of time before she and DI Nelson cross paths once more, as he is called in to investigate. Soon the museum's wealthy owner lies dead in his stables, too. These two deaths could be from natural causes - but Nelson isn't convinced.
©2012 Elly Griffiths (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
I love Tudor history, forensic science, murder mysteries. Occasionally I head off after Shackleton, Stonehenge or other eclectic subjects
Once again Ruth Galloway gets caught up in solving a crime she never wanted to get involved with which brings her in contact with her love. All sorts of lovely twists and turns throughout as usual to keep the reader interested with characters who are totally believable. And thankfully a decent narrated was used who is capable of voicing the different characters making it so much easier to listen to. I have read the first 3 books in this series and none of them have disappointed - this a series I will definitely continue following
"Love it!"
Atmospherically written, well read and edited, my favourite Ruth Galloway story yet. Truly recommend it.
"A good story"
I enjoyed this book very much, the plot was interesting and (more or less) believable. I like the interaction between the characters and the dilemmas which they face in their private lives. The ending was not predictable and it was good that some loose ends were left for us to wonder about.
It was very well read, Jane McDowell is my favourite narrator for this series of books, I think she makes Nelson much more believable.
Avid audio Booker! I love a mystery.
"I just love this series"
I would definitely recommend this series of books. I am a convert so yes yes yes have a listen.
I always want to listen to this in one go, I wear headphones in the supermarkets, whilst doing the housework, anything to be able to get to the end.
"Another great read from Elly"
Good storyline, empathetic narration, held my interest right to the end. Both the main characters, Ruth and Nelson, are imaginatively and sensitivity drawn. Can't wait for the next!
"Wonderfully familiar"
I thoroughly enjoyed this latest book in the series, familiar characters, the relationship between Ruth and Nelson, all set in Norfolk...loved it :-)
"Good crime for bedtime"
Have listened to the whole series, and have enjoyed them all, even though the narraator changed. Good crime story, but nothing majorly original. I wouldn't say it's an over-accurate representation of forensic or police procedure, but enjoyable, and the characters are well rounded. Listen to them in order though if you want to get the best out of them.
"The curse of the bones"
Yes, any of the books in this series are good.
I like the characters, Ruth, Kate, Nelson, Cathbad, and as I have listened to a few now, I feel like I know them. It is a bit different in that there is the archaeological aspect to the story not just the crime aspect, it is really well blended.
She has a great voice and captures the essence of the characters really well.
Yes, but knew I couldn't, but I took every opportunity I could to listen to it when I could.
"A very enjoyable listen"
It starts rather slowly, but as the book develops the characters emerge more and more clearly. They are depicted with sympathy and understanding so that even the troublesome ones are shown as real human beings, not stock characters. The plot is intriguing and the resolution satisfying, even though a tinge of supernatural possibility remains.
Jane McDowell has a particularly pleasant voice to listen to, and reads clearly and with good pace. Just now and then I wished she would not emphasise quite so many words (some narrative passages are jus scene-setting), but this is a very minor quibble and I look forward to listening to other books she has read.
The descriptions of the salt marshes, although brief, are evocative. But the most memorable moment was the description of the death experience of one of the characters. Whether it describes a real experience or a fever-induced hallucination is left to the reader to decide, but as an evocation of the approach to the next world it was memorable.
This is the first Elly Griffiths book I have listened to, but I am about to download the others as I enjoyed this very much.
Weird Norfolk crime.
Ruth - she's always trying to do exactly the right thing.
The Ruth Galloway characters are always very consistent.
Tend to listen before I fall asleep at night.
"Elly Griffith Is Back in Better Form"
I was disappointed in the previous Ruth Galloway mystery (The House at Sea's End). Three stars disappointed. I actually said that I wasn't looking forward to forensic anthropology with a toddler. However, the author made a decision to have a significant event in the relationship between Ruth and her baby's father happen between books that actually seems to help the story arc in my opinion.
The story opens with the death of a director of a small local museum. He is found lying dead beside the coffin of a medieval bishop that had been excavated from a site that had once been a church and then an industrial site. The window is open, a single shoe lies on the floor and a guide book whose pages riffle in the breeze. Ruth Galloway, forensic anthropologist, finds the body. Murder or natural causes? A drug habit might argue one, but menacing letters in his desk drawer might argue the other.
The museum also houses some Australian aborigine bones that a group calling itself the Elginists (Lord Elgin's marbles but I'm not sure why they named themselves after the guy who took the marbles from the Parthenon) want repatriated. These bones were collected by the ancestor of the founder of the museum, Lord Smith. Lord Smith is also a racing stable owner, married with three adult children, one of whom helps with the stable, one who is a successful QC and one who is a wastrel.
Meanwhile Harry Nelson's team is also dealing with the importation of high quality drugs from over seas that apparently no one in the criminal community knows about.
The disentangling all of the threads kept me interested through the entire story. There was one thing that niggled at me after I finished the book but I can't tell it without spoilers so I just have to say that it might bother others also.
I gave this book 4 stars because it was a better than average entertainment even with the occasional fault.
P.S. Jane McDowell does her usual good job with the narration.
"Changing, evolving, genre...."
I loved Elly Griffith's first book so much that when the second came out, I bought it right away -- something I almost never do. I usually wait for a second-hand copy to become available. I enjoyed the second book, and the third, too, but not as much. This one? Not at all. The author has subtly changed genre, and this doesn't interest me anymore.
The earlier books focused on Ruth Galloway, an archaeologist and single mother, which was an interesting combination, and meant a mystery focused on ancient remains, their origins and what might have occurred. The series has now taken off in a different direction. Now the focus is equally on one of the other characters, Cathbad, a Druid, and now seems to center on his occult beliefs, rituals, super powers and abilities. We still get Ruth dealing with her young daughter, but the emphasis has definitely changed.
In reading other reader's comments, I understand that many love this new direction, the Druidical hocus-pokus, the spells and charms. I don't. I liked the more traditional detective tale involving ancient remains and what happened to them.
It's all a matter of taste -- this book with its phantasmagorical storyline just wasn't interesting to me. I won't bother with subsequent books.
"Good Book!"
Elly Griffiths' 4th book in the Ruth Galloway series does not disappoint. Her characters continue to be interesting and the mysteries less than straightforward. Although many of her characters are less than conventional people and hold beliefs not likely to be accepted by the mainstream, Griffiths always manages to keep them from going overboard into an extreme that might alienate some readers. She also leaves much open to interpretation instead of simply telling you this is what you must believe happened. It's a bit along the lines of Phil Rickman's Merrily Watkins, only as a archeologist Ruth Galloway is perhaps a bit more grounded in scientific belief. I'm making the comparison simply based on the fact that both authors are adept at leaving opinion up to the reader.
The plot of the novel is excellent with enough twists and turns to keep it interesting and leaving me feeling like the book was much too short and couldn't we have had more please. I'm amazed at how well Griffiths combines Ruth's life with the investigations without making her into a Scarpetta, or a protagonist who becomes the constant victim. She's there and she is definitely the focus, but the writing is much more subtle and you don't feel as if Ruth is being forced on you. I've loved the previous books in the series and this one was no different. Griffiths holds your interest from beginning to end without going overboard on the drama and I really like the way she even makes reality seem surprising. I don't want to have to wait for the next book to come out.
The only critique I have of this book is the quality of the recording. Jane McDowell did an excellent job at narration, as always, but the recording occasionally sounds quite tinny even though I downloaded the 4. Still, it's a great book and one I can recommend.
"Best So Far in the Series!"
Couldn't wait for this book to be published and was not disappointed. Loved the new romantic plot developments. Am usually fairly good at figuring out the culprit before the
end of the book but was taken by complete surprise in this one. Start with the first book in the series. You won't regret it.
"Dreadful accents"
This was too long and wordy for me, needs editing. The Australian accent was truly awful. This is my least favorite of this series, I have enjoyed the others however.
"Dead People Everywhere"
Didn't bother to buy the print version because I bought the Unabridged audio to listen to while I work.
I think it's a lot like a Miss Marple mystery. Our Hero, Ruth, doesn't mean to find fresh dead bodies under very odd circumstances but she does. She's driven by curiosity, observation & the need for solitude.She tends to attract very odd people, dead & alive, who try to get her killed. There's enough twists, turns & spirits to keep the listener happy but none of the violence or destruction of most adventures. I'd say, more action than a cozy mystery but less than a thriller. A perfect book for a long drive or a few commutes to work.
She does a good job of reading the story but has trouble with male regional British accents. Not a real failing on her part because I think it's impossible for a woman to do them justice.
Can't wait to listen to the next one in the series. I like Ruth Galloway.
"Weak central character limits this story"
Ruth, supposedly a forensic anthropologist, should be an interesting character study if Griffiths portrayal of her reflected any of the intelligence and independence a reader might expect. Other characters in the story speak of her with admiration but I find her a most uninformed scholar. She asks others to answer questions about British political or church history that I could have answered in high school. The story wanders endlessly around the thoughts of a group of personalities and taxes a reader's patience in trying to link them together into a coherent story line. The author constantly refers to earlier books in order to support the story line in this one. I have no motivation to go back and read the earlier novels. The author would be better served to do a little more research and develop a central character with some depth.
"Very enjoyable"
Another lovely book by Elly Griffith: the story is good, not great, but the character development is very satisfying. Jane Powell's performance is excellent. If you are a fan of Ruth and Harry, then, you will enjoy this book.
"Enjoyable series"
Love this series. Although they are murder stories there is graphic gory murder scenes. Characters are multidimensional and interesting. Stories are interesting and there is always a twist.
"Keeps getting better..."
Her mysteries are wonderfully detailed. Her character cast grows broader and more real with each book in the series. They are very realistic people facing real problems, people that you like and want to see succeed.
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Military Mutiny in Eritrea
By William Tucker
A small contingent of dissident Eritrean soldiers seized control of the Ministry of Information in Asmara today and called for the release of political prisoners. Though there have been other reports of a larger coup attempt to unseat President Isaias Afwerki, along with the claimed killing of the Defense Minister and the Army chief of staff, there has been little in the way of confirmation. Eritrea is a closed and repressive state often making the list of failed or failing states in several publications. This makes confirming reports so difficult that even the U.S. Embassy in Asmara is having trouble getting a handle on the situation, though they have stated that the capitol is rather calm considering the assault on the Information Ministry. In fluid situations such as this, it's difficult to accurately report, let alone speculate, on the situation, but as more information becomes available we'll pass it along.


text: Description Suggest an Edit The paved William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail State Park is one of Michigan's great rural rail-trails. The trail is located in Oceana County, the "asparagus capital of the world," and the town of Hart hosts an annual asparagus festival complete with a parade, floats and an Asparagus Queen. Agriculture may have a hold on this area today, but Montague, Mears and Hart all have museums showcasing the time when the railroad and lumber industry reigned. The rail-trail is named after Bill Field, a fruit farmer from Shelby and Oceana County commissioner in the early 1980s. Mr. Field was instrumental in the creation of the trail; after the rail service in Oceana County ended in 1981, he had the vision to turn the corridor into a recreational asset for the community and the state. The trail begins in Montague; from the trailhead, a connecting trail—the 4-mile White Lake Pathway—heads south, crosses the White Lake River and continues through the city of White Hall. For the Hart Montague Trail, head north. Whichever way you go first, this is the spot to see the world's largest weathervane, a 48-foot structure depicting a Great Lakes schooner that went down in a 1901 storm. The southern segment of the trail is straight and flat. Christmas tree farms and orchards line the trail. Look for cherries, peaches, apples and even apricots and plums. Be on the lookout for deer milling around in the fields and orchards, especially in the morning and evening. Springtime features a colorful and fragrant trip past the blossoming fruit trees, while autumn brings the crunch of leaves of spectacular reds, oranges and gold.The trail moves north through the small towns of Rothbury, New Era, Shelby and Mears. Near Rothbury, a four-mile section between mile-markers 16 and 20 is available for horseback riders. Between Rothbury and Mears there are viewing platforms with picnic tables, offering scenic views of the wooded areas. The village of New Era is near the halfway point of the trail, and during the summer you can stop for homemade ice cream at the trailside dairy bar.In Mears, which has plenty of places to stop for food and water, you can spot remnant prairie grasses along the trail. The gently rolling terrain offers nice country vistas, with plenty of places to stop for a rest. The rail-trail winds down in Hart, but your adventure could be just heating up: Hart is the gateway to the beautiful beaches and giant sand dunes of Silver Lake and Lake Michigan. Click to read more Parking and Trail Access To reach the southern trailhead in Montague, take US 31 north to Whitehall/Montague Exit. Turn right on Bus. 31/Colby Street. Follow Business 31 past the stop light in Montague and to trailhead parking on the right. To reach the Hart area, follow US 31 north and turn right onto Tyler Road/Main Street. Gurney Park and the trailhead is at the corner of Tyler and Oceans roads. Click to read more Reviews Montague To Shelby July, 2016 by jack47l Awesome trail. Very smooth all the way through as far as I can tell. Every town you pass through has a nice staging area with a pavilion. Initial stretch from Montague to Rothbury is great with woods on both sides. After that it opens up to beautiful ...read more best ride July, 2016 by mydogjoe This trail is absolutely beautiful. There are plenty of stops along the way so you can always find a rest break.We really enjoyed riding to Hart, having lunch and then returning. Definitely want to come back and ride this again. read more Great Trail! July, 2016 by chazoid We rode this trail on Saturday July 16, 2016. Perfectly smooth all the way from Montague to Hart. Trail is flat and fast but also very scenic. Mile markers are posted along the way. Love the historic feel of the trail as we rode in to the various towns ...read more


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Poll: Does aikido contain any physical principles not present in any other budo?
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Michael Young
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Re: Poll: Does aikido contain any physical principles not present in any other budo?
My current thought process:
I don't think there are any "physical principles" unique only to Aikido, but the manner in which the principles are combined with the physical movements is unique. For example, music consists of different tones (notes) and rythmic patterns, and the way in which the notes and rythym are combined creates something distinctive. A style, if you will... i.e. "classical", "jazz", "country", "rock and roll", etc. Each of those styles of music, while still containing notes, rythmic patterns, particular scales and so on, contain combinations of each of those elements that are unique unto themselves, creating a sound that can (usually) be readily identified as belonging to the particular genre.
Indulging myself here, the metaphor could be extended further: certain genres of music are more encompasing and complex than others. For example, classical music is generally considered more complex than say, blues or country; requiring a more in-depth understanding of music theory and practice (I realize this is a generalization)...just as some martial arts generally require a greater understanding of body mechanics, control of space and timing, and a larger syllabus of techniques (jiujitsu for example) while others are seemingly less complex (like many striking arts). I usually compare Aikido to Jazz. To play Jazz music well requires a very thorough grounding in basic music theory and a complete understanding of rythm, chords, scales (classical music theory and practice) before those things can be combined uniquely and played with real proficiency. To truly practice Aikido requires a very comprehensive understanding of physical principles of movement, timing, spacing, and body mechanics, etc before the ability to understand and apply the actual "aiki" are available to a practioner.
So, it begs the question: What makes Aikido, Aikido? There must be something physically distinctive about Aikido that differentiates it from other arts....isn't there? Maybe others can put what that is in better terms than I, so in the meantime here is what I say:
"I can't tell you what it is, but I know it when I see it" :
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· 11:15am August 25th, 2014
Vinton Parks and Recreation Director Duane Randall will retire at the end of 2014.
Randall informed VPRD Board members of his decision to leave after Dec. 31 earlier this year, and his decision was announced during Party in the Park events on Sunday.
Randall has served for 29 years; his tenure saw the building of the new pool, the addition of several parks, and recovery from the 2008 flooding and the 2011 wind storm.
In the coming months, VPRD Board members and the Vinton City Council will discuss changes in the position, including re-visiting the housing issue. For decades, the park director's salary package has included living in the house at Riverside Park. That rare arrangement is likely to change after Randall retires.
Assistant Director Brad Barker has said he is interested in applying for the job. The VPRD Board hopes to have a replacement chosen by Dec. 31, allowing time for a smooth transition.
Randall and his wife, Karen, and children Jamie, Brady and Erin, have been regular volunteers at virtually every major event during Randall's tenure.
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Hartford weighs options for town worker coverageUPDATED 6:19 PM EST Nov 12, 2013
A spike in health insurance premiums leaves one Upper Valley town scrambling.Video Transcript
THANKS FOR STAYING WITH US TONIGHT - I'M BRIDGET SHANAHAN. TONIGHT AN UPPER VALLEY TOWN IS CONSIDERING DROPPING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR IT'S STAFF. HARTFORD OFFICIALS ARE SCRAMBLING TO MAKE A DECISION AFTER AN ALARMING INSURANCE SPIKE. WPTZ'S ASHLEY ALLEN HAS MORE ON THIS STORY. THAT'S RIGHT BRIDGET - HARTFORD OFFICIALS ARE WORKING AGAINST THE CLOCK TO FIGURE OUT A PLAN FOR NEXT YEARS COVERAGE. HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES HAVE NEARLY DOUBLED FOR 2014 - AND WITH THE NEW YEAR QUICKLY APPROACHING - OFFICIALS MUST QUICKLY DECIDE HOW AND IF THE TOWN WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. . hunter reisburgh hartford town manager year in and year out we/ve had some extrodinary increases in our health care premiums HARTFORD HAS BEEN STRUGGLING TO KEEP DOWN HEALTH CARE COSTS FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES -- AND THIS YEAR IS NO DIFFERENT. HUNTER REISBERG IS the town MANAGER and says the PREMIUMS FOR NEXT YEAR CAME IN A STAGGeRING 50% HIGHER THAN THIS YEARS. hunter what's particularly difficult is that we don't know these numbers until now - so october or november - so we have to scramble to figure out how we are going to pay for those costs. THE FIRST OPTION IS FOR HARTFORD TO RENEW WITH their current provider BY DECEMBER 1ST FOR A LOWER PREMIUM. -- BUT it would still be a 23 per cent increase, according to reisenberg. THE SECOND IS TO SWITCH HEALTH CARE CARRIERS ALL TOGETHER ... That would have to be done by the first of the year and reisnberg says it would still be a 21 % increase. s/u the third option is for the town of hartford to drop coverage all together - in that scenario the town would give its workers an allowance to purchase their own insurance through the online exchange. BUT HARTFORD WORKERS ARE HOPING THEY CAN KEEP THIER CURRENT PLANS. I would certianly prefer not to have to do that simply because its really nice here if we have a question about our insurance we have somebody we can go to in house to tell us how to handle it -- so it would just be a pain in the you know what.... THE SELECT BOARD WILL MEET TONIGHT TO FURTHER DISCUSS THE OPTIONS. WE TRIED REACHING OUT TO THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO GET AN ANSWER ABOUT THE JUMP IN PRICES -- BUT WEREN'T ABLE TO GET THROUGH. REPORTING FROM THE UPPER VALLEY NEWSROOM - ASHLEY ALLEN WPTZ NEWS CHANNEL 5
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Blue Collar Bobbers offers DIY kits to spruce up bikes. Clockwise from top: Suzuki Volusia 800, Kawasaki Vulcan 900, Honda Shadow 750 Aero.
Times may be tough but that doesn't mean motorcycle riders should deprive themselves of that custom bobber they've always wanted. However, justifying a high-end project bike sometimes is simply impossible.
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We were on the 9th bus of the morning (clearly a whole lot of people had the same idea as us to get up early to ensure they get a chance to climb the mountain!) Once we got off the bus at the base we then had to stand in a really long line to get in. Finally we get to the spot where they were handing out the tickets and we got numbers #324 and #325 which was only made possible because we stayed the night in Aguas.
Most other tourists don't stay there, instead they take the early morning train which drops them off at 7:30 in Aguas and then they hop on the bus for a half hour to take them all the way to the base, arriving at the base at 8am. By then the tickets were long gone. Boy were we
pumped to have the tickets. As soon as we entered the park we made our way to the entrance of the hike (Wayna Picchu). In short it was the hardest hike I've ever done (including all that I've done in Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon) but it also had the biggest reward. There's a sign before entering the hike saying you need to be physically fit to complete it. They weren't kidding. It was hard. It started out easy but quickly turned to stone staircase which just kept getting steeper and steeper. Until it looked like this:And then this:We would walk just a couple stairs and then stop to rest as we completed switchback after switchback. At the time I had no clue we were actually climbing to the top. The very top. But the stairs kept taking us higher and higher so we climbed until we reached the very tip top of the mountain, complete with a couple large boulders that looked like this:
And finally when we reached the top there was this sense of exhaustion and accomplishment. It felt really good.
And finally when we reached the top there was this sense of exhaustion and accomplishment. It felt really good.
And we were able to just sit and enjoy ourselves as we looked down on a city created centuries ago, with such precision.Unfortunately for us, there had been a fire the day before which left this haze over the valley. In fact we both found ash on our shoulders, and continued to see ash fall the whole day we were there. So at first we couldn't see the city below us at all. We stayed up at the top for over an hour and by the time we started to hike back down it had cleared enough to take some pictures, but still a little hazy.
There were also the remains of a city at the peak of this mountain. We were able to spend some time exploring the area without a whole crowd of tourists which was really nice.
The mountain in the back ground is the Wayna Picchu. What's interesting is you can't really see any of the stairs or the city at the top of this mountain because it's so high. It just looks like any other mountain.
After our hike we walked around the city quite a bit, went on a tour and really just enjoyed our time. This was the last day before we flew home so it definitely was the climax of our trip. It was everything I had envisioned and more. The hike, although my legs were jello, was amazing. Totally made the trip. Hopefully one day we'll be able to take our children. Everyone should see it. Truly a work of art.


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A Poetry Punishment for Vermont Vandals
And so I dream of going back to be.
It's when I'm weary of considerations,
And life is too much like a pathless wood — from "Birches," by Robert Frost
Last December, two metaphorical roads diverged in the Vermont woods, and, teenagers being teenagers, they took the road long-traveled by teenagers — directly to the party. This party happened to be at the historic Vermont home of the late poet Robert Frost, where twenty-eight teenagers broke in, drank beer and trashed the place.
For their transgressions, each was found guilty, mostly of trespassing, and sentenced to two sessions of study with the Frost biographer, poet, and professor Jay Parini — a "punishment," notes The New Yorker, for which Middlebury students normally pay a hefty sum. The prosecutor, John Quinn, told the magazine, "I guess I was thinking that if these teens had a better understanding of who Robert Frost was and his contribution to our society, that they would be more respectful of other people's property in the future."
For the first class, Parini reportedly turned to Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken." Parini told the students: "Believe me, if you're a teenager, you're always in the damned woods. Literally . . . And metaphorically you're in the woods, in your life. Look at you here, in court diversion! If that isn't 'in the woods,' what the hell is 'in the woods'? You're in the woods!"
For more on the value of this so-called "guilt punishment," go to Dan Markel's discussion of the case at PrawfsBlog. And for those of you moved on this Wednesday morning to revel in the beauty of Frost's words and take comfort in his grandfatherly baritone, click here for his readings of "The Road Not Taken," "The Pasture," "Mowing," "Birches," "After Apple-Picking," and "The Tuft of Flowers."


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Xperia Z2 Tablet and Nexus 7 join the O2 Refresh party
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MOBILE OPERATOR O2 announced that it has added tablets to its O2 Refresh tariff on Tuesday, a contract that doesn't require users to pay for devices upfront.
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet and Nexus 7 are among the first tablets to arrive on O2, along with the Asus Fonepad and 8in and 10.1in Samsung Tab 3 devices.
Picking up the tablets on O2 Refresh tariff means that users don't have to pay as much upfront, and also means they will be able to upgrade to a newer tablet sooner, as users can opt to pay the remaining cost of the device at any time.
For example, the Xperia Z2 Tablet would cost £529.99 upfront at O2. On O2 Refresh, picking up the tablet with 3GB of monthly data means users would pay £21 a month for the device, and £15 per month for data.
Nina Bibby, marketing and consumer director at O2, said, "Only with O2 can you change your tech whenever you like without having to pay the penalty on your airtime.
"Encouraging feedback from our customers has led us to launch it on tablets this week so more people can benefit from payments spread overtime or paying off early without penalty."
On O2's Refresh tariff, users can opt for either 500MB, 1GB, 3GB, 5GB or 8GB of data, priced at £8, £10, £15, £18 and £25 per month, respectively.
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Asus MeMo Pad 7 review – Pocket-lint
The Asus MeMo Pad 7 runs Google's Android operating system, and it's the latest version too (4.4.2, better known as KitKat). That means access to lots of apps, games, your email, web browsing and all the usual touch-screen antics you would expect from a tablet. Much like an enlarged phone minus the calling features and there's no roaming possibilities either – this is a Wi-Fi only tablet.
Asus has dressed the operating system with its own ZenUI user interface, but it has minimal impact. If you've used Android before then you'll know your way around. Or if you've used any current touchscreen system you'll feel at home in little time.
At about the same price, my Tronsmart PS7 blows the Asus unit away on every level – and it's an unlocked smartphone as well, that worked seamlessly on my AT&T network. All I had to do was switch the SIM card from my old phone to the new one.
And given the paucity of public wifi connections in my current locale (the "coffee shops" tend to close by five in the afternoon) I ended up using my Tronsmart as my main computer much more than I would have imagined.
Especially on my flight in: seating space was so constricted I couldn't even use my tiny Sony Viao Pro 11 once the jackass in front of me extended their seat back as far as it would go.
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Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung Announce their Wedding.
Much has been said about the relationship between Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung, and just recently they have announced about their upcoming wedding. Lee Byung Hun's agency, BH, made the announcement last Wednesday stating that the couple are to tie the knot in August, with the ceremony to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul.
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For the second day in a row, we are monitoring short-term convective trends.
There are two triggers causing today's thunderstorms. The first is the Gulf coast seabreeze that is moving steadily northward. Scattered storms have developed primarily around and south of Interstate 10 between 3 and 5 PM. These storms could become a little more numerous between now and sunset because of outflow boundary collisions. Those living in Franklin, Wakulla, and Taylor counties should begin to see the storms diminish as the seabreeze moves away from these counties. The second trigger is a cold front stretched out from east to west from near Macon, GA to Montgomery, AL. Storms are igniting along the front and outflow boundaries from these storms could collide with a couple of outflows moving north from the Gulf coast seabreeze. As a result, thunderstorms will become more numerous in South Georgia between 6 and 9 PM, with a gradual weakening trend thereafter as the air slowly cools and stabilizes. Most of the storms will be below severe limits, but small hail and gusty winds are not at all out of the question with the strongest cells.
Scattered thunderstorms are in the forecast again on Thursday afternoon. The numerical models are in good agreement with regard to where these storms will form. The Super Microcast and WRF models forecast storm initiation after 2 PM along the Gulf coast seabreeze in Jefferson, Madison, Lafayette, Hamilton, and Suwannee counties, then becoming more widespread as the seabreeze moves into Georgia after 4 or 5 o'clock. The above-mentioned cold front will also contribute to storm formation and there will probably be outflow boundary clashes between the storms forming along the seabreeze and cold front since those two features will be so close together. The Atlantic coast seabreeze could potentially collide with the Gulf coast seabreeze somewhere in the Suwannee Valley or South-Central Georgia very late in the afternoon or more likely in the evening. As a result, the greatest storm concentration may be in the Live Oak, Valdosta, and Homerville areas. There will probably be storms farther west, too, but early indications are that those will be fewer in number.
The main event still looks to be on Saturday as a stronger cold front approaches from the west. The vertical shear is expected to be stronger in the presence of an increasingly unstable airmass. Thus, a more organized severe weather event -- including the potential of supercells -- will exist. As details of the storm mode and timing become more certain, we will post them here. Stay tuned.


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More than 330,000 cars, model years 2005 through 2011 are affected.
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This deal has ended.
For a limited time, this Wii Sports Table Tennis/Ping Pong Paddle Kit drops from $16.95 to $9.99 with free shipping at LightInTheBox.com. This saves you $7 off the list price and it's the best total price we could find for a similar kit. It includes two paddles and two attachment adapters for your Wii remotes. Plus, sales tax is not charged in most states.No longer available


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Dave Kahn Jr., 93, of Parkersburg, passed away Dec. 2, 2012, at Camden Clark Medical Center.
Mr. Kahn was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late David H. and Fannie Bryan Kahn. His wife, Millie Turner Kahn, preceded him in death on May 1, 1968.
Mr. Kahn was a December 1937 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He received a chemical engineering degree from West Virginia University, where he also was a member of the WVU rifle team. Dave completed the Penn State Diesel School and naval midshipman school during his World War II naval career. He retired in 1971 as a chemical engineer from DuPont, and was especially proud of his participation in the development and manufacturing of butacite. He was the former owner and operator of the Credit Bureau of Parkersburg and Collectors Incorporated. Mr. Kahn was a member of Mt. Olivet Lodge 3 A.F. & A.M. and Temple B'nai Israel, Parkersburg.
Survivors include one daughter, Cassie Rapp and husband, Randy, of Vienna; one son, Matthew C. Kahn and wife, Denise, and her daughter, Brittany Bunner, of Davisville; one brother, Charles Kahn of Rancho Cordova, Calif.; and four grandchildren, Carrie and Shelly Rapp and Lindsay and Levi Kahn.
Graveside services with Masonic rites conducted by Mt. Olivet Lodge 3 will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. The family will receive friends at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.
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Women's Tennis Clinches SoCon Regular-Season Title With Victory At Western Carolina
CULLOWHEE, N.C. – The No. 72-ranked College of Charleston women's tennis team clinched sole possession of the Southern Conference regular-season title with a 7-0 win this afternoon over Western Carolina at the Catamount Athletic Complex.
This was CofC's final regular season match – the Cougars finished the season 9-1 in the SoCon with a 17-8 overall record.
It was a great day for the College as the team won all of its singles and doubles matches. The closest matches took place in doubles where two went to tiebreakers. The duo of senior Irene Viana (Paris, France) and freshman Katherine Schofield (Franklin, Tenn.) beat out Stacia Kissell and Shannon Bettiol of Western via an 8-7 score on Court 1. Junior Kelly Kambourelis (Melbourne, Fla.) and sophomore Jenny Falcone (Davidson, N.C.) followed suit when they defeated Nicole Nielly and Sara Ruiz Pajares of the Catamounts 9-8 on Court 2 to take the doubles point for CofC.
The Cougars played very well in singles as all of the players won their matches in straight sets. The closest two matches took place at the No. 1 and No. 4 lines. Kissell took five games from Kambourelis on Court 1 in the first set, but Kambourelis put together a 6-2 second set to come away with a 7-5, 6-2 victory.
It was a similar story on Court 4 where Bettiol battled to a 7-5 first set with sophomore Samantha Maddox (Lexington, Ky.). Maddox proceeded to turn it on in the second set to end up with a 7-5, 6-1 win.
"I'm very proud of our team's performance today and throughout the entire Southern Conference regular season," CofC Director of Tennis Angelo Anastopoulo said. "To win the SoCon in arguably one of its toughest years is a testament to the hard work the players have put in. We're certainly proud to have earned the No. 1 seed going into the conference tournament and hopefully we can live up to our seeding next weekend in Elon."
CofC's first match of the Southern Conference Championships will be on Friday, April 19 at 10 a.m. (ET) at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center in Elon, N.C. The Cougars will play the winner of Thursday's match between No. 8 seed Samford and No. 9 seed Davidson.
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No. 1 – Kelly Kambourelis (CofC) def. Stacia Kissell (WCU), 7-5, 6-2.
No. 2 – Brooke McAmis (CofC) def. Sara Ruiz Pajares (WCU), 6-1, 6-0.
No. 3 – Jenny Falcone (CofC) def. Nicole Nielly (WCU), 6-1, 6-2.
No. 4 – Samantha Maddox (CofC) def. Shannon Bettiol (WCU), 7-5, 6-1.
No. 5 – Olivia McMillan (CofC) def. Erin Maguire (WCU), 6-2, 6-0.
No. 6 – Katherine Schofield (CofC) def. No Player (WCU), by default.
No. 1 – Irene Viana-Katherine Schofield (CofC) def. Stacia Kissell-Shannon Bettiol (WCU), 8-7.
No. 2 – Jenny Falcone-Kelly Kambourelis (CofC) def. Nicole Nielly-Sara Ruiz Pajares (WCU), 9-8.
No. 3 – Samantha Maddox-Brooke McAmis (CofC) def. No Player-No Player (WCU), by default.


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I rarely write reviews on this site, well, unless you count my Diva Cup post as a review, but that doesn't mean I don't get a shit ton of pitches. There's no shortage of emails clogging all my accounts telling me KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN IS PREGNANT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A BIB GIVEAWAY?, calling me "Mommy Blogger" or "Insert Name Here" or requesting I post about a dog food coupon that they are sure my readers would be excited about.
And while sometimes I roll my eyes at pitches, like the one about how Yankee Sod Grass Seed would make a fabulous mother's day gift (that one actually warranted a snarky email reply), I take no offense to the emails. I know that I'm on a bunch of lists, and better, I know that people are just doing their job.
It's easy enough for me to scan the subject, delete them, and go on my merry way. Or, in some cases, forward them along to someone that might have an interest in working with them.
See, I view the emails (save the ones sent by robots) as opportunities. And while I don't respond to most of them, when there is one that's well-written and well-intended, and might have some benefits for someone else, I don't get offended or dismiss them, I respond. Because you just never know what can happen.
Well, and because I'm not The Bloggess. I'd so love to send some of them a long crazy email with an attachment of Wil Wheaton collating paper but that's not my schtick.
So when an email from David at Zocalo Group for Philips Norelco popped into my inbox, I didn't reply snarkily that the only interest I had in sharing what "the key is to a guy looking his best -- from a clean shave to a good trim" -- would be me giving a clean shave and good trim to Ryan Reynolds with Philips Norelco products and sharing pictures with my blogging audience.
Oh I was tempted. Mightily.
Instead, I told him that it probably wasn't a great fit for us on Cool Mom Tech, but that I knew a few amazing, influential dad bloggers who were participating in Movember and would he like to be connected. I mean, they had just shaved but they'd most likely be shaving again, with, well, shavers, so perfect match.
He replied, thanking me for my email with great interest in speaking with the dad bloggers if they wanted to be connected with him.
And that was the last I heard, until I saw a tweet from Doug French (the chief amazing, influential dad blogger of which I spoke) saying that Philips Norelco (@shaveexperts) was doubling their fundraising money.
Then I saw his Facebook update:
My giddiness (and yes, I'm completely giddy over this) is not that so much money will be donated to such a good cause. Or that I won't have to see really scary photos of some of my favorite dad bloggers all over my computer screen after today.
{Sorry guys, there's a reason why you can't see the dude during a mustache ride}
It's because instead of this being yet another story where a blogger publicly bemoans PR folks for irrelevant pitches, this one had an awesomely fabulous ending. Perhaps even a new beginning for a fabulous working relationship.
And even better, a lesson for all of us to read and think before we react. Someone's really lame pitch could be another person's $15,000.
[Editor's note: Here's the final shaves and the cool Stache-tacular microsite for #NorelcoDads. The videos are worth a watch. Hilarious]


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on October 29, 2012 - 11:47 PM
The tenure of Lazar Hayward, who played his high school basketball in Buffalo for Traditional, with the Houston Rockets only lasted two days.
The Rockets, who acquired Hayward in a large transaction that also brought James Harden to Houston on Saturday, released Hayward on Monday.
The Rockets also waived forwards Jon Brockman and JaJuan Johnson, and guards Gary Forbes and Shaun Livingston.
The 6-foot-6 forward played college basketball at Marquette. He was a first-round draft pick of the Washington Wizards in 2010, but was immediately traded to Minnesota. Hayward was dealt to Oklahoma City in 2011 for two second-round draft picks.


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Beautiful port and gorgeous location. Took a private car with 4 others which we had for the entire day. The driver was not pre booked. We just went out of the port and there were many drivers there.
We toured around the entire area including Ez, Nice, Monte Carlo, and another small village. Very worth while and we drove about and toured for over 8.5 hours. He charged 450 euro for up to 6 people. Would recommend this for a group. Perfect especially if a mixed group like ours with elderly moms who couldn't walk that far nor go up a lot of stairs. The driver would meet us at the spot where we left him which made for such an easy day.
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SWANSEA — The Council on Aging came before the Board of Selectmen and Advisory and Finance Board on consecutive nights last week with a budget that included funding for a person to coordinate the serving of meals at the Senior/Community Center.
COA Executive Director Laurie Pimentel was joined by COA member Marita Gray at the meeting of the A & F Board, asking for $7,815 to pay for a site manager for the meals delivered each morning to the 30 or so people who are part of the supportive day care and elderly Swansea residents who come to the facility.
The executive director told the selectmen on Tuesday and the A & F Board on Wednesday evening that the firm that paid for the food site manager, was no longer doing so.
"We went to a meeting with Bristol Elder Services (BES) and one of the things they informed us of, was that they were no longer going to pay for the nutrition site manager," said Ms. Pimentel, noting that there were 17 other COAs that were also no longer having their site manager paid by BES. She noted that BES has had cutbacks in funding and was prioritizing their expenditures.
The COA has a revolving fund of $158,000 for the social day care program, however, Executive Director Pimentel pointed out that the amount spent each year varies depending on how many clients they have.
There are three paid workers at the supportive day care and seven people who volunteer from time to time.
The nutrition site manager orders and distributes the food after being sure it is warmed to proper temperatures and are responsible for the cleanup after the meals. Ms. Pimentel noted that the COA would probably hire the same person who has been doing the job. The nutrition site manager also must be certified. The BES does provide the food for the COA.
The executive director pointed out that studies have shown that the meals served at mid day are the most important meal of the day for most of the seniors.
Ms. Pimentel noted that the site manager would work 18.75 hours a week from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., five days a week.
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Creating an interactive, online, solution finding platform to aid the science community in bettering society.
The Mission So Far
During the last six months, our team has been hard at work building a community of likeminded individuals, committed to finding solutions to the many problems that threaten our societies.
We have amassed thousands of scientists, researchers, academics and social thinkers from all over the world. These are people who spend their lives trying to solve problems that affect everyone; that affect you. Climate change, over population, inefficient distribution of resources; these are problems that are growing day by day and threaten the existence of civilisation.
Science Prophet is a place that brings the specifics of these issues to light, and shares the latest innovations that seek to further our existence. But, if we are to really solve these issues, then we need to take it to the next level.
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The next phase of Science Prophet will see the static online space we have created transformed into a dynamic, thinking machine. A place where people can discuss and collaborate on ways to solve the problems we face.
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Countless ideas are thought up everyday, but they are often lost in the chaos of Internet noise or caught in the tangle of bureaucracy and funding processes. The people that make the decisions concerning which ideas are worth supporting are often ill-equipped to make the correct judgement. Individuals and small groups are often ignored and their ideas lost. These voice deserves to be heard. Where do they go to when the systems have failed them?
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The funds will be used to cover development costs for the site. We need to completely transform Science Prophet into an interactive network where users can share and discuss ideas in an efficient and structured way.
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Our tipping point will allow us to build the basic forums, from which people can participate in discussions. But, if we reach our total goal, then we can create something truly special. If we reach our full funding total, we will be able to create a system that outstrips everything currently available. A system that can facilitate solution finding in a manner never before seen.
The more funding we receive, the more features we will be able to implement into the site, and the better they'll be. It's as simple as that. We'll also be able to invite an increased number of renowned speakers with which to present to the community.
To really make an impact, the functionality of the site has to be first rate. It has to succeed where others have failed. We know we can do this, we just need your help to give it the chance it deserves.
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One that has been asked many times is in relation to just what the forums we are building will do and why they are better than what is currently available. Well, when you look around the internet, you do indeed find many forums discussing similar things to what we are focusing on. The problem with these though, is that they almost always lack direction and cohesion. They are just disparate voices, which debate without reaching any conclusion or action. This is what we want to change.
Science Prophet will be a carefully structured setup, which highlights problems and delegates solution finding to various groups of skilled individuals. The site will cut the often mammoth tasks into pieces and delegate them to the appropriate people. We want to create a place that approaches problem solving in a systematic and efficient manner. A place that pushes forward progression and change. Online networks have the power to be an extremely effective force, and we want to make this happen.
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The answer to both points lies with our founding supporter: Crocotta R&D. Since the idea of Science Prophet first emerged, the R&D company has shown tremendous support, and donated a generous startup fund. This was not an investment or loan, but a gift to get the project underway. It was a token of their belief in the project. Everything we have done so far has come either through that donation, or through the voluntary work of several dedicated members.
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SIKESTON - Morris Dale Hazel, 86, died at 3:17 p.m. Nov. 24, 2004, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center.
Born Feb. 14, 1918, in Springfield to the late Arthur Dale Hazel and Ruby Gale Letterman Hazel, he was a systems engineer with Boeing and served 20 years in the U.S. Navy, including participating in the Battle of Midway during World War II.
In January 1986 in Seattle, Wash., he married Helen Birdie Stiles, who survives of the home.
Also surviving are: two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Sebena Hazel of Brimington, Wash., and John and Janie Hazel of Sikeston; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Gale and Bob Rowland of Georgetown, Texas; one brother, Carl Hazel of Sikeston; one sister, Dorothy A. Richardson of Springfield; and 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
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|N.B.: when driving up to Barcroft gate, do NOT follow Google Maps' advice and take a "shortcut" via Silver Canyon Road. It is *extremely* rough with creek crossings and hairpin turns on loose gravel. We barely managed to go up this road in a 4x4.
White Mountain Road is much, much nicer.
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|Your are definitely right. Nobody should take this road. I took this road going down from White Mountain. It was an absolute pain. I have no idea as how would someone drive up this road. You must be a very good driver. Going down, the first 5-6 miles are absolutely horrendous. At one point, in a hairpin left turn driving down, the car slid to the right although I was barely moving. I thought I was a gonner. From mile 6 to 10 the road is so-so. After that, to the main street, it is in good condition. I see how someone would get tricked into driving up this road believing it is a good option. That until reaching a point where is probably impossible to turn around. Time-wise it took me to drive down as much as it took me to drive up on the main access road by Ancient Bristlecone Forest. The Silver Canyon road is only 15 miles, but there is no time savings. It would also be very dangerous if not impossible to drive, either up or down, on a sedan. You mention the water crossings but to me they were the least of the worries.
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|OK, when you read the note that White Mountain Road is much better than the alternative, just realize that White Mountain Road is still pretty bad. This "gravel" road is really just a rocky, dirt road. Take a truck or SUV with a tall profile to traverse this road. While we saw people going really fast on this road, we also saw the same people destroy their tire and get a flat. We took it at 10 miles an hour, and it took 1.5 hours each way to traverse the dirt section alone. If you plan to take this road easy for your car's sake, add 2 to 2.5 hours time to get to the trailhead from civilization.
We agree this is an "easy 14er" but that does not mean it was easy. We are seasoned hikers with a lot of high altitude experience and were plenty tired by the end of the day. This may be due in part to the quick elevation gain you get from driving up. Acclimating would have helped.
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As our first WvW season fast approaches, my guild is anxiously discussing tactics and zerg composition. Apparently, we are in need of mesmers and I've been asked to run as one with the group seeing as nobody else wants to or they claim they haven't one that's fully geared out. I primarily play guardian but I play mesmer from time to time. Then they link me this;
My question: Is this really the most effective way to incorporate a mesmer into a large group. Frankly, I know you could literally just put 10 into Inspiration for the glamour recharge and bring along nullfield, veil and portal and be pretty much set for what a mesmer needs to bring to a zerg, but the build they gave me cannot possibly be the best as the guild claims. I tried to reason with them about why deceptive evasion and clones in general are not effective in zergs and should I really bring celestial trinkets when I could use something like soldiers.
Of course, all guild leaders come off as self-proclaimed master mesmers, even if they play guardian primarily, so any attempt to offer an alternative is ignored. After playing guardian and elementalist so much I find a mesmer's role to be quite underwhelming (not to mention personally unrewarding in terms of bags) and I may as we'll be scouting in a tower if I'm not needed for portals and the occasional veil-chain. Just a small concern of mine, thank you for reading.
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First, Life (Part 2) goes into the field, to see how and why one Korean-born Philadelphia woman cares for her 92-year-old mother at home. Then host Robert Lipsyte turns to his team of experts: Dr. Jerry C. Johnson, chief of the division of geriatric medicine at the University of Pennsylvania; Melvin Delgado, Professor of Social Work at Boston University; and Dr. Giang T. Nguyen, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
For most ethnic groups, health care for the elderly is a family affair, the panel agrees. But that strong family bond cuts two ways, when a family, certain they should be able to handle the care of a parent themselves, fails to ask for outside help. In Latino and Asian cultures, nursing homes often are considered an unacceptable option. African Americans may also distrust the medical establishment, according to Johnson, aware of its historic mistreatment of minorities, including unauthorized medical experiments.
Up next: Is America's health care system ready for the "silver tsunami" of aging baby boomers coming its way? Not really, according to Dr. Linda Fried, dean of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. The good news and the bad news is "our medical advances are working-so people are living longer." Dr. Fried offers specific advice we all should be talking right now to prepare for the tide of elderly Boomers heading toward our country.
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CMYKtoSPOT is a amall App to convert CMYK color values to Pantone colours. (It's not perfect and not 100% correct). But if you don't have the Adobe applications installed it can help.
I found the download link here:
It seems that there is no official website for the developer... at least I did't find it.
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