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I had a fun time today hanging with a couple of my friends to do some gaming, especially with a new friend that actually appreciates the classics. We got to play some Combat and Flag Capture on the Atari 2600, and some Eternal Champions and Gunstar Heroes on Sega Genesis, not to mention some NBA Jam on Sega CD.
Unfortunately though, this gaming experience has also made me realize that my consoles and games will not live forever. My Sega CD had save data on the system memory, and actually said it needed to be formatted. My memory card would not read, so I could not find and retrieve my NBA Jam data of beating all the teams twice. And Street of Rage failed to load dispite all my efforts.
Now this was all on the JVC X-Eye, the third party-version of a Genesis/Sega CD all in one, so I can only pull out the original Genesis and hope that these games may still live on, but in case it does not, it might be time to make sure I own a ROM of every 8-bit and 16-bit game I own as each of the games may bite the dust at anytime. When I have kids, they will play the classics, but they may not get to play them in it's original form like I have.


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Mudslide closes Hwy. 24 west of Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado State Patrol closed Highway 24 west of Colorado Springs after a mudslide Saturday.
The closure impacts the highway between Cascade and Cave of the Winds, reported KRDO-TV.
Heavy rain fell on the area just after noon. The National Weather Service said rain gages in the upper Waldo Canyon were at half an inch.
A flash flood warning was issued for the area until 5 p.m.

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Treasure Island Music Festival returns to the Bay to celebrate its 10th anniversary on Saturday, October 15th - Sunday, October 16th with performances from Ice Cube, Sigur Ros, James Blake, Purity Ring, Mac Demarco, Glass Animals, Tycho, Hinds, and many more. With Bay Area cuisine, no overlapping sets, and the gorgeous, panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay serving as the festival's backdrop, Treasure Island Music Festival is like no other festival experience in the U.S.
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Additionally, Treasure Island presents their Night Shows, happening at venues around San Francisco. It all starts on October 13th with Dan Deacon at Treasure Island's pre-party at NightLife at California Academy of Sciences. Then you can hang with Pantha Du Prince at The Independent on October 14th, followed by Deerhunter at Mezzanine on October 15th, and Kero Kero Bonito capping things off at the Swedish American Hall on October 16th.


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Lassa virus
Lassa virus (LASV) is an Old World arenavirus that causes Lassa hemorrhagic fever,[1] a type of viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) in human and non-human primates. Lassa virus is an emerging virus and a select agent, requiring Biosafety Level 4-equivalent containment. It is endemic in West African countries, especially Sierra Leone, the Republic of Guinea, Nigeria and Liberia, where the annual incidence of infection is between 300,000 and 500,000 cases, resulting in 5,000 deaths per year.[2] Recent discoveries on the Lassa Virus within the Mano River Region is that evidence has been discovered that will require to expand the endemicity zone between the two known Lassa endemic regions indicating that LASV is more widely distributed throughout the Tropical Wooded Savanna ecozone in West Africa.[3] Currently, there are no approved vaccines against Lassa fever for use in humans.[4]
Structure and genome
Lassa viruses[5] are enveloped, single-stranded, bisegmented, ambisense RNA viruses. Their genome[6] is contained in two RNA segments that code for two proteins each, one in each sense, for a total of four viral proteins.[7] The large segment encodes a small zinc-binding protein (Z) that regulates transcription and replication,[8] and the RNA polymerase (L). The small segment encodes the nucleoprotein (NP) and the surface glycoprotein precursor (GP, also known as the viral spike), which is proteolytically cleaved into the envelope glycoproteins GP1 and GP2 that bind to the alpha-dystroglycan receptor and mediate host cell entry.[9]
Lassa fever causes hemorrhagic fever frequently shown by immunosuppression. Replication for Lassa virus is very rapid, while also demonstrating temporal control in replication.[10] The first replication step is transcription of mRNA copies of the negative- or minus-sense genome. This ensures an adequate supply of viral proteins for subsequent steps of replication, as the NP and L proteins are translated from the mRNA. The positive- or plus-sense genome, then makes viral complementary RNA (vcRNA) copies of itself. The RNA copies are a template for producing negative-sense progeny, but mRNA is also synthesized from it. The mRNA synthesized from vcRNA are translated to make the GP and Z proteins. This temporal control allows the spike proteins to be produced last, and therefore, delay recognition by the host immune system.
Nucleotide studies of the genome have shown that Lassa has four lineages: three found in Nigeria and the fourth in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The Nigerian strains seem likely to have been ancestral to the others but additional work is required to confirm this.[11] One book that explains about this disease is The Lassa Ward by Ross I. Donaldson. He describes what it is like being a doctor and taking care of the Sierra Leone people who have contracted the virus.
The Lassa virus gains entry into the host cell by means of the cell-surface receptor the alpha-dystroglycan (alpha-DG),[9] a versatile receptor for proteins of the extracellular matrix. It shares this receptor with the prototypic Old World arenavirus lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus. Receptor recognition depends on a specific sugar modification of alpha-dystroglycan by a group of glycosyltransferases known as the LARGE proteins. Specific variants of the genes encoding these proteins appear to be under positive selection in West Africa where Lassa is endemic. Alpha-dystroglycan is also used as a receptor by viruses of the New World clade C arenaviruses (Oliveros and Latino viruses). In contrast, the New World areanviruses of clades A and B, which include the important viruses Machupo, Guanarito, Junin, and Sabia in addition to the non pathogenic Amapari virus, use the transferrin receptor 1. A small aliphatic amino acid at the GP1 glycoprotein amino acid position 260 is required for high-affinity binding to alpha-DG. In addition, GP1 amino acid position 259 also appears to be important, since all arenaviruses showing high-affinity alpha-DG binding possess a bulky aromatic amino acid (tyrosine or phenylalanine) at this position.
Unlike most enveloped viruses which use clathrin coated pits for cellular entry and bind to their receptors in a pH dependent fashion, Lassa and lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus instead use an endocytotic pathway independent of clathrin, caveolin, dynamin and actin. Once within the cell the viruses are rapidly delivered to endosomes via vesicular trafficking albeit one that is largely independent of the small GTPases Rab5 and Rab7. On contact with the endosome pH-dependent membrane fusion occurs mediated by the envelope glycoprotein.
The pathogenesis of the Lassa virus remains unclear, but it has been shown that the main targets of the virus are antigen-presenting cells (mainly dendritic cells) and endothelial cells.[12][13][14]
Upon entry, the Lassa virus infects almost every tissue in the human body. It starts with the mucosa, intestine, lungs and urinary system, and then progresses to the vascular system.[15]
Currently there is no US licensed vaccine for humans against the Lassa virus. Evaluation of Lassa virus vaccine immunogenicity in the CBA/J-ML29 mouse model is ongoing. A single intraperitoneal immunization of CBA/J mice with ML29 protected animals against a lethal homologous intracerebral challenge with 588 LD. Lassa fever is one of the most prevalent viral hemorrhagic fevers in West Africa responsible for thousands of deaths annually.
- ^ Frame JD, Baldwin JM, Gocke DJ, Troup JM (1 July 1970). "Lassa fever, a new virus disease of man from West Africa. I. Clinical description and pathological findings". Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg. 19 (4): 670–6. PMID 4246571. http://www.ajtmh.org/cgi/content/abstract/19/4/670.
- ^ "Lassa Fever Fact Sheet". http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs179/en/.
- ^ "Lassa Fever in West Africa: Evidence for an Expanded Region of Endemicity". Zoonoses & Public Health (59): 43–47. 14.
- ^ "Pathogenesis of Lassa Fever". Viruses 10. 4.
- ^ Lashley, Felissa R., and Jerry D. Durham. Emerging Infectious Diseases: Trends and Issues. New York: Springer Pub., 2002. Print.
- ^ Ridley, Matt. Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters. New York: HarperCollins, 1999. Print.
- ^ "Lassa virus RefSeq Genome". http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bioproject/PRJNA14864.
- ^ Cornu, T. I.; De La Torre, J. C. (2001). "RING Finger Z Protein of Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus (LCMV) Inhibits Transcription and RNA Replication of an LCMV S-Segment Minigenome". Journal of Virology 75 (19): 9415–9426. doi:10.1128/JVI.75.19.9415-9426.2001. PMC 114509. PMID 11533204. //www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC114509/.
- ^ a b Cao, W.; Henry, M. D.; Borrow, P.; Yamada, H.; Elder, J. H.; Ravkov, E. V.; Nichol, S. T.; Compans, R. W. et al. (1998). "Identification of -Dystroglycan as a Receptor for Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus and Lassa Fever Virus". Science 282 (5396): 2079–2081. doi:10.1126/science.282.5396.2079. PMID 9851928.
- ^ Lashley, Felissa (2002). Emerging Infectious Diseases Trends and Issues. Springer Publishing Company.
- ^ Bowen MD, Rollin PE, Ksiazek TG et al. (August 2000). "Genetic Diversity among Lassa Virus Strains". J. Virol. 74 (15): 6992–7004. doi:10.1128/JVI.74.15.6992-7004.2000. PMC 112216. PMID 10888638. http://jvi.asm.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=10888638.
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- ^ Mahanty, S.; Hutchinson, K.; Agarwal, S.; McRae, M.; Rollin, P. E.; Pulendran, B. (2003). "Cutting edge: Impairment of dendritic cells and adaptive immunity by Ebola and Lassa viruses". Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950) 170 (6): 2797–2801. PMID 12626527.
- ^ Baize, S.; Kaplon, J.; Faure, C.; Pannetier, D.; Georges-Courbot, M. C.; Deubel, V. (2004). "Lassa virus infection of human dendritic cells and macrophages is productive but fails to activate cells". Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950) 172 (5): 2861–2869. PMID 14978087.
- ^ Donaldson, Ross I. (2009). The Lassa Ward:One Man's Fight Against One of the World's Deadliest Diseases. St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-37700-2. ISBN 978-0-312-37700-7.
- Sunday, Omilabu. "Hospital-Based Surveillance For Lassa Fever In Edo State, Nigeria, 2005-2008.". Tropical Medicine & International Health.
- Echioya, Deborah U.; Meike Hass, Stephan Olshlager, Beate Becker-Ziaja, Christian O. Onyebuchi Chukwu, Jide Coker, Abdulsalam Nasidi, Osi-Ogdu Ogugua, Stephan Gunther, Sunday A. Omilabu (2010). "Lassa Fever, Nigeria, 2005-2008". Emerging Infectious Diseases. 6 16: 1040–41. http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=7d0b4ef2-0bc8-467c-8aa0-88178b643aa3%40sessionmgr15&vid=4&hid=14. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- Branco, Luis M.; Jessica N. Grove, Matt L. Boisen, Jeffrey G. Shaffer, Augustine Goba, Mohammed Fullah, Mambu Momoh, Donald S. Grant, Robert F. Garry (October 4, 2011). "Emerging Trends in Lassa Fever: Redefining the Role of Immunoglobulin M and Inflammation in Diagnosing Acute Infection". Virology Journal 4: 478-462. http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=4780d254-1eeb-4382-9dd6-b3c7a887b479%40sessionmgr13&vid=6&hid=14. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- Hastie, Kathryn M.; King, Liam B. Zandonatti, Michelle A. Saphire, Erica Ollmann, Menéndez-Arias, Luis (Aug 2012). "Structural Basis for the dsRNA Specificity of the Lassa Virus NP Exonuclease.". PLoS ONE 7 (8): p1-8.
- Joseph B. McCormick, Isabel J. King, Patricia A. Webb, Karl M. Johnson, Renie O'Sullivan, Ethleen S. Smith, Sally Trippel and Tony C. Tong
- The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 155, No. 3 (Mar., 1987), pp. 445–455
- Salami, Rilwan (02/27/2012). "22 Die of Lassa Fever in Edo". The Nation. http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news/37969-22-die-of-lassa-fever-in-edo.html. Retrieved 11/16/2012.


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Is your Blackboard Course a big one? Is there a way to deliver rich course content to your students more efficiently? Here are some strategies for controlling the size of your course(s) in Blackboard.
Make Narrated Powerpoint Slides into a .wmv Moviedu
Copy your .wmv Movie to YouTube
Make your Powerpoint Slides into PDFs
Move .wma audio files to Youtube (if they are longer than 15 minutes, read the documentation here first)
Combine Enrollments
If you are teaching more than one section of a course, you may be able to add the enrollments from one of your courses to your other course and only keep one copy of the content you are delivering. Instructions on how to combine courses are here: http://www.marybaldwin.edu/oit/blackboard-learning-system-faq/#CombineEnrollments
Check for Duplicate/Unneeded Content within your Course:
If you have copied content from one or more courses to another, there is a good possibility that there is duplicate content in your course. To find duplicate content:
- Click on Control Panel, Files and then the Course Name. You will get a list of all the content files in the course. See if there are any duplicates, or folders with Imported Content that might have duplicate content.
- If you think something might be a duplicate (or no longer needed in the course) click on the down chevrons next to the file name and choose 360 view. This will pop up a new tab with the 360 View.
- Check the section called Links. If it says No Links Available then you know there is nothing in a Content area pointing to that file and you can remove.
- Remove the unneeded item by going back to that list of course files and clicking on the down chevrons and choosing Delete.
Making narrated .ppt files and moving them to YouTube as a movie.
To make a narrated .ppt file:
- In Powerpoint, open your presentation. Plug in a microphone, or use the installed one in your laptop. Click on Slideshow and then Record Slideshow.
- To turn your mouse into a laser pointer which will be visible during your .ppt slideshow: Press Ctrl and then Left Click on your mouse. To turn your laser pointer back into a mouse, let go of the Ctrl key.
- Narrate each slide. Stop talking for a second when you advance the slide, so there is a break in between the info on slide one and the info on slide two. This will make a smoother slideshow.
- Don't make your slideshows longer than about 15 or 20 minutes. Think of your audience.
- When you are finished click on the last slide. Save the slideshow in a safe place, where you can find it later, to save the narration.
- To save it as a video, click on Save As and then from the dropdown next to Save as Type, choose .MPEG 4 and save it in a place where you can find it again. This will take a while, you can watch the progress bar on the lower right of your screen
After the .mp4 file is saved, you can move it to youtube by following the instructions below:
Moving .mp4 or .wmv files to YouTube:
- Sign into YouTube with your Mary Baldwin Gmail address and password. Click "Upload." Below where it says "select files from your computer," you will see a notation that says "Upload HD videos in various formats up to 15 minutes. Increase your limit." Click "increase your limit" and follow the instructions that ensue. Unless you do this, you will not be able to upload videos longer than 15 minutes. You only have to do this once.
- Click "select files from your computer." Locate and select your saved file and follow the prompts to upload it. Depending on your file size, this may take some time.
- While it is uploading, you will have the ability to change the settings. Change from "public" to "unlisted." This means that only people who have the specific link can view it. You can enter a title and description for your video clip. Make note of the specific URL for your video. This is the link you will post in your Blackboard course.
- If you need more privacy than the link just being unlisted, you can make it Private. To do this, in Video Manager (click on the Down arrow next to the Upload button), click on Edit and put the gmail addresses for your students in the Share box. Then your students will need to be logged on to YouTube with their Mary Baldwin gmail credentials in order to view the video. If you are sharing more than one video, you can Copy these gmail addresses and Paste them in to the share box when Editing the next video.
- When you put the YouTube link URL into your Blackboard course, make sure you click on the "open in a new tab" option. Also you might want to tell your students that if they have difficulty viewing the slides, they can click on the little gear icon below the video pane and choose a higher definition – for powerpoint slides, 480 is usually plenty high enough.
Moving .mp3 files to YouTube:
To create a movie out of your audio file:
- Do a Free Download of Windows Live Movie Maker http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-live/movie-maker. Do the Custom Install and go carefully so you can unclick everything else that they try to get you to install along with it.
- Start a New Project
- Click on Add Videos and Photos and add any ,jpg or .png to be the static picture in the background. You can create a slide in Powerpoint and save it as a ,jpg – use Current Slide Only.
- Click on Add music and choose your .mp3 file.
- Click on Project, Fit to Music
- Click on the Windows Movie Maker Icon at the top left and choose Save As and save it in case you need to change anything later.
- Click on Save Movie (from the WMM icon on the top right) and choose Computer to make a .wmv file
- Log on to YouTube and upload the .wmv file as per the directions above.
Use PDFs:
Save .ppt .pps and .pptx files as .pdfs if they don't have audio. See if that makes them smaller.
Removing Master Courses
Are you really using your Master Course? Or could you just as easily use a copy of your course the last time you taught it to build your new one?
We make a copy of all courses at the end of each semester, so we will be able to retrieve the course the last time it was taught and Import it into your current course, but if you would prefer to do this yourself in the future, and not have to wait for us, please Export your current course and keep a copy of it locally. Please try this – it's very easy, directions are here:
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Seeking seat on Select BoardFebruary 13,2013I have never held a public office, except in my experience as a civil servant with the Forest Service, experience that will help me as I run for the two-year term of selectman in Pittsford. I would like to bring this experience as well as a new set of eyes to help in the decisions and policies that may come up during this term. I can tell you that I am honest, open to listening to the concerns of the citizens, and when it comes to actually doing something about it, I can do it.
I have lived in Pittsford for at least half of my life, and I consider Pittsford my home. I have lived in many other places, but I always come back to Vermont, my home. Pittsford is a very special place to live, and I would like to keep it special, but at the same time, make it even better. I am a disabled veteran of the Navy, and those experiences will further enable me to fulfill my duties as a selectman for the town of Pittsford. Once elected, I will be calling upon the citizens of Pittsford to help me with my duties and to further the values and betterment for the town.
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Bangkok, 16 March 2016 – AIA Group Limited ("AIA" or the "Company"), the largest pan-Asian life insurance group, today announced the opening of the AIA Leadership Centre ("ALC") in Bangkok, Thailand. The new Centre will further enhance the capabilities of AIA's senior executives and distribution leaders across the region. Mark Tucker, Group Chief Executive and President of AIA and Apisak Tantivorawong, the Thai Minister of Finance, officiated at the Opening Ceremony.


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NCWC: NC Wesleyan College is proud to have Army Major Christian Drew as the leader of the campus Army ROTC. The number of students involved in ROTC has increased significantly under Major Drew's strong leadership. The Army ROTC program is open to male and female college students and provides opportunities for leadership development, scholarships, and military career options. The following is the text of an article printed in the Rocky Mount Telegram on Friday, November 9, 2012.
The Rocky Mount Telegram
Army major to speak at Veterans Day ceremony
By Jim Holt ~ Friday, November 9, 2012
Rocky Mount, NC: The courage and sacrifice exhibited over the years by countless of this country's veterans on distant battlefields will be spotlighted Sunday at a special ceremony at Jack Laughery Park.
Organizers predict a turnout of more than 350 people for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony scheduled for 3 p.m. at the park's veterans memorial.
"Veterans Day is for all veterans," said Vince Tesoro, president of the Joint Veterans Committee of Nash & Edgecombe Counties. "This ceremony is about recognizing those veterans who fought and came back home to be able to enjoy the freedoms they fought for."
Many ceremonies at the memorial leave people standing, but this weekend the city will furnish bleachers for the public, Tesoro said.
The event will include a flag raising, POW/MIA ceremony and words from U.S. Army Maj. Christian Drew.
Drew, an Iraq war veteran and professor of military sciences and tactics at N.C. Wesleyan College, earned the Combat Infantryman's Badge for his efforts in engaging snipers in 2006 in Tal Afar, Iraq.
"(Drew) is a combat veteran who served in Iraq. He's been in service for approximately 14 years now and is a motivated young man," Tesoro said.
The ROTC program at N.C. Wesleyan College has grown from three to 45 members in the past 18 months because of Drew's leadership, Tesoro said.
The ceremony will conclude with a rifle salute.
"This day is about patriotism and love of country," Tesoro said. "It's about teaching the American principles and traditions so that our children and their children will know the sacrifices made by veterans, and why they are able to have the freedoms they enjoy today."


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Inspector: Pigs are out of the houseTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS | January 25,2013ESSEX A Vermont couple appears to have found new homes for dozens of mini-pigs that were in an Essex home.
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Imagine Our Parks is a project by Krista Caballero and Trudi Lynn Smith. To mark the 27th year since the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC canceled Robert Mapplethorpe's show, "The Perfect Moment" (June 13, 1989), and to mark the just over one-year anniversary of Wyoming Senate Bill 12, which helped criminalize citizen science (March 10, 2015), Imagine Our Parks (IOP) is a call to action that addresses the complexities of "public funding for the arts" and "public lands."
Mapping Meaning brings together artists, scientists and scholars for a five-day experimental workshop. Inspired by a photograph from 1918 depicting an all-female survey crew, this biennial gathering provides a forum for women to explore questions of mental, social and environmental ecology.
Research indicates we are living through the "Sixth Extinction" where loss of species and biodiversity is occurring at an alarming rate. Birding the Future explores these issues and current extinction rates while specifically focusing on the warning abilities of birds. An outdoor sound installation is paired with a stereoscopic image walk as participants are guided through a walk of extinction.


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Rather than having a hodgepodge of rules allowing structures so weak that some will either blow or wash away in the next big storm, New Jersey needs to take control of rebuilding along the Shore.
Assemblyman Peter Barnes (D., Middlesex) is writing a bill that the Legislature and Gov. Christie should seize upon to make the Shore stronger and more attractive than it was before Superstorm Sandy smacked it around. Barnes wants to create an overarching state authority that would control construction code standards, planning, zoning, and eminent domain.
Some Shore properties may have to be demolished because they are on top or in front of dune systems. Of course, those owners should be fairly compensated. Too many buildings were destroyed by the October storm because they were built too low, too close to the water, or too shoddily to withstand water and wind.


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The News Points the Finger at Angela Hunt. She Points One Back.
All wet: Well, at least we know now who to blame. When the Trinity River finally tops its weakened levees and inundates large swaths of the city, all you drowning folk should raise your fists to the sky and loose an imprecation at the person who sealed your fate. "Curse you, city council member Angela Hunt!" you should shout. "Curse you and your referend...glub, glub, glub!"
Who knew that Hunt, an outspoken advocate for more flood protection, played a part in delaying vital repairs to the city's levee system? Well, no one did, until The Dallas Morning News published its Sunday centerpiece story that attempted to answer the question of why it's taken decades to repair the levees despite ample warning they needed fixing.
Turns out the plan to put parks and a toll road between the levees has made the Trinity project much more complex than, say, just fixing the damn levees. Whose fault is that? Why it's yours, Mr. and Ms. Voter.
You wanted all those amenities along the river—the parks, the trails, the toll road. Especially the toll road, apparently. A bond issue for a plain vanilla, fix-the-levees project would never have passed muster with you. You voters are like parakeets. You need bright and shiny things to distract you.
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Then there's Hunt, who tells Buzz she was surprised to learn that the 2007 anti-toll road referendum she led delayed critical work on the levees for one minute.
"I had no idea I was so powerful," especially since city staff insisted that work on the Trinity project was not delayed by the referendum at all, Hunt tells Buzz.
In a blog posting, the analysis' author, reporter Michael A. Lindenberger, stood behind the assertion that the vote was one of the reasons the project has been so slow moving, a fact that, not surprisingly, annoys Hunt.
"I find it very troubling that a journalist would make an assumption that's totally false," Hunt says, and then fail to back up the assertion when called on it.
Uh, yeah. For the record, we did tell her she was talking to Buzz.
Lindenberger's analysis is correct in one major respect, Hunt says. The various parts of the Trinity project, as it's conceived, are so intertwined that delays on one part inevitably delay other parts—and the toll road gets top priority from city staff. The thing is, the flood control part of the plan doesn't have to be intertwined with the road, unless city leaders demand that things work that way.
Which is the unspoken message of the News' analysis: Why is fixing the levees taking so long? Because someone has got their priorities way out of whack.
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Acadia Parish Assessor Mike Goss was recently recognized by the Louisiana Assessors' Association as a Certified Louisiana Assessor after meeting the rigorous educational requirements for the desgination.
The Louisiana Assessors' professional certification program was established to formalize and recognize the professional standards of assessors engaged in the assessment of property for ad valorem taxation purposes in this state.
It is the objective of the program to insure compliance with the requirements of the constitution and laws of the state -overrun-, the assessment of property and to assure the citizens and taxpayers of the state that property will be assessed fairly and equitably.
Mike Goss achieved the certification after successfully passing courses presented in conjunction with the International Association of Assessing Officers on subjects consisting of the Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal, Income Approach to Valuation. Assessment Administration. Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and Property Tax Policy. Mike is a member of the International Association of Assessing Officers and has over 150 hours of instruction on procedures and techniques required to estimate the market value of vacant and improved properties as well as management concepts and tax policy.
Goss siad, "The education required for certification is exhaustive but well worth it in terms of providing Assessors and their staff guidance and instruction necessary to fulfill the obligation we have to the public. The courses and workshops are designed to review and explain current property tax law and present generally accepted appraisal and management techniques useful in the assessment field. The continuing education helps us meet our obligation to be accurate, fair and equitable in our assessment practices."


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Wet 'n' Wild 519A - Hot Red
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86% would repurchase
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I j'adore if it's been done before...but nobody did red as most excellently as wnw Hot Red! This is so unbelievable an elegant red that immediately pulls me all together in a chic model way. Nothing trashy about this, I find red kind of makes me channel Liz Taylor but you could as easily channel Charlize Theron any classic beauty really. I usually wear more browned down reds if I do red, but I don't believe in doing something half a$$ go all the way or go home & wnw makes me look like I'm not going home anyways cause I'm smart & beautiful feeling/looking & shhhhhh I paid USD$0.87 cents!
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This is the first red lipstick I ever bought and it's one of my favorite red lipsticks I own. It's a true red, but my skin tone is so yellow/warm it can look kind of hot pink in some lights. It's very flattering for olive complexions. It has a slightly glossy finish. The packaging does suck as the cap is always coming off, but can't beat the price! It does not last all day, but it fades to a nice, muted red stain. I would repurchase.
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Very beautiful and pigmented orangy red! Does not exaggerate dry lips. It glides on smooth, and has a very shiny finish. Lasts for about 2 hours. The lid keeps popping off though; so it's not really travel friendly (unless you tape it). Also, if you eat it is going to come off. I will be trying more of these though! Great buy!
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I really love this lipstick. It is a very bright color red that looks very good with my skintone and it makes my whole face pop. I got it from Wagreens fo 99�, so if you're looking for a cheap long lasting lipstick this is it! The only thing I would recommend you doing is putting on a very thin coat of clear lipgloss under it because it is kinda dry, and putting clear lipgloss on top of it because it is a silk finish and does not have any shine to it. But other than that I love it and it is a very good price and color its the bomb.com
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I purchased 3 wet n wild reds this being one of them and its nice its very pigmented very va va voom and I am going to wear this out on the town.
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Absolutely love this red! The only downfall is that sometimes i feel like i need to put a lipgloss over it. The price is so cheap, but so is the packaging. The packaging wears out, cap does not stay on,and cap is totally cracked.
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I have 2 of the wet n wild lipsticks and this is a great red colour The color is so pretty, it is affordable and there's a good amount of lipstick too. I love how you can also choose between a number of different lipsticks for the one you want. The one thing I don't really like about this product is that it isn't really creamy it is kind of a dry ish lipstick. So when my friend used it and I cleaned it after it became even dryer than what it was before so I wish it was more creamier but overall I give it a 4/5 and a yes to repurchasing.
on 3/15/2013 4:40:00 PM
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I was looking for a red lipstick and the perfect color since I'm very pale, blonde with blue eyes.. I put this on and the color is AMAZING!!!!! I bought it at walmart for 1.57$ !!
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on 9/1/2012 11:07:00 AM
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This is my HG bright red! I love this I love this I love this *waves arms like little girl* ok no but seriously, this lipstick is awesome and definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a bright red and don't want to shell out all the cash. I agree with the reviewer that said this is pigmented like crazy because it's just SO UNBELIEVABLY PIGMENTED. This lipstick is a bright, cool toned red. It can look a little pink when applied lightly, but don't let that fool you, it's a bright, true, red when applied to it's full opaqueness. It's very creamy too. I tried the Wet n Wild Silk Finish in 508A, and it was kind of hard to apply and dragged on my lips quite a bit. But this is the exact opposite. It's so creamy, but doesn't bleed too bad (I might use a lipliner though!). For 99 cents, this is a steal. It's a bright and beautiful true red, and well worth taking a look at! The only thing I'd change is the packaging, which has a long clear cap. It's nothing beautiful to carry around with you like NARS or MAC lipstick. But I can forgive that 100% because it's not like the packaging is faulty or anything unusable. I still just can't rave about this enough!
on 1/29/2012 1:07:00 PM
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The cheapest lipstick I have ever owned, and I wanted to like it, but it's not for me.
Pros: The colour is bright, cool, and very pigmented. Makes teeth look whiter. Really gives a pop to fair faces and gives a very retro look. Lasts a decent amount of time, and not drying. Cheap!
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I remember in the 90s the WnW lipsticks had poor packaging so this is an improvement. All in all, it's hard to regret purchasing and it's not the worse lip product I've ever tried. I do think the WnW line is good to test out colours and makeup if you're just starting out.
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Excellent recipe! I will use this again and again. It created an extremely moist, flavorable ham. I didn't have orange juice concentrate, so I used 1/4 cup of orange soda instead and it turned out fine. Thanks for posting!
Excellent ham. Baked 10+ lb ham 1.5 hrs.
This made a great ham. Followed as listed for a 10+ lb ham. Was easily done after an hour in the over.
I appreciated the detailed instructions on using the cooking bag. This was the first time I had tried a ham in one. The ham turned out very moist. I do wish I had basted the ham though. All of the tasty sauce was in the bottom of the bag. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
I DON'T LIKE HAM! Or should I say it has never liked me. I finally broke down and made this for the three ham lovers in our family. All three of them loved it. It tasted good but I avoid ham. I would use this again. Maybe I will let them have a ham once per year. I found a great price on a Farmer John Spiral Cut Ham. I will use the bone for Split Pea Soup. I know that I will enjoy the soup even though one of the ham lovers hates it. They liked the gravy I made with the juices from the bag. It is sweet but they enjoyed it on the ham.
Followed this recipe with the exception of using fresh orange juice, did not have concentrate. Everything turned out great! I've never cooked with an oven bag and in 16 years of marriage, have never made ham. Loved everything about this recipe, including how easy it was. Would definitely recommend it.
Amazing!! All I needed to do was boil down the juice with some cornstarch and voila and amazing meal. Paired it with some salt and pepper red roasted potatoes that I put in at the same time in the bottom rack. Will certainly do it again!!
Yummy! Everyone loved it at Christmas.
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Dennis Tito a space tourist millionaire has announced plans to send a man and a woman near planet Mars in January 2018. The flight which will take 501 days will go past the red planet and back to Earth as part of his "Mission for America". At a news conference in Washington Tito explained how the mission was 'easy': "We fly within a hundred miles of Mars. I mean that is essentially being there. It's just that easy, to go out, swing by, use the gravitational shift of Mars and come back to earth, just like a boomerang, you don't need to have any propulsive maneuvers. It's really simple." The Mission set for 2018 will give the crew 600 cubic feet of living space, with well shielded sleeping quarters that will be a safe haven if solar storms erupt. The quarters will be tight living for a year and a half, but the trip will be once in a lifetime and for most, a dream that would remain just that, a dream Video Courtesy OF Reuters
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TravelPod Member ReviewsHoliday Inn London - Heathrow Ariel Hayes
The rooms were perfect for one night, very close to the terminals, was just what I needed. Would consider staying here again. No free wifi though which is disappointing.
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Historical Traveler Reviews Holiday Inn London - Heathrow Ariel Hayes
Decent hotel - poor service
I stayed at the Holiday Inn - Ariel for one night during my holiday travels in December of 2004. I had read reviews and was not turned off by the size of the rooms as mentioned. Sure enough, the room was small, but well renovated. The bathroom was also renovated and spacious. The hotel was clean and convenient (only 3 Pounds to get to the airport on the Hoppa bus - H6).
The only problem was the fire alarm that awoke me at 4:30 AM. It destroyed my attempt at a good night's sleep. It turned out to be a false alarm, but I didn't learn that until the following morning when I asked about the rude interuption to my respite. No one attempted to let the patrons know what was happening and no apologies were granted until I forced the issue at check-out.
I didn't mind the room, but I will never return as a result of their electronic and customer service glitch. A forthright apology and a substantial discount were in order, but were no where to be found at this hotel.
Not bad at all
The hotel is fine for an airport hotel, the rooms are very clean and comfortable although we couldn't work out how to turn the heating on and it was a little cold (it was December). The room service was very fast and the food was very good if a little expensive. The Hoppa Bus taking you from the hotel to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 (unfortunately it doesn't go to terminal 4 which is where we arrived at and had to get the train to terminal 3) takes about 20 minutes, leaves from the hotel very often but cost �3GBP each way. But it is heathrow where everything is expensive. The room rates displayed behind the counter were astronomical. We paid �81 for an executive room on the web but if you'd arrived at the hotel without a booking you would have to pay �185GBP!
My daughter and I spent one night here before flying back to Canada. It is your average Holiday Inn - clean, comfortable, expensive food and drink :) I enjoyed the view and noise of aircraft taking off - that's what you expect at an airport hotel. I hate the Hotel Hoppa bus - 3GBP is a lot to pay- each way! - plus the drivers are grumpy and unhelpful.
Perfect overnight stay at Heathrow Airport...
The Holiday Inn Ariel is a perfect hotel for an overnight stay near London's Heathrow Airport. At US$ 65 per night through a Priceline bid of $50, it is excellent value for your money in this area (although the standard rate of 155 pounds per night for walks ins is too steep).
Take the red bus route 105 for a free ride from Heathrow's Central Bus Station (follow signs inside the airport) to a bus stop that sits right in front of the hotel (tell the bus driver that you need to get off at the stop in front of the round Holiday Inn Ariel. But note that there is a different Holiday Inn along the way in the 105 bus route). The bus ride is fast (It took me about ten minutes since I took it after 10:00pm. It probably can take 1/2 hour to 45 minute during peak traffic hours). The best thing is that the 105 bus ride is 100% free since it is within the defined Airport perimeter (a close kept secret that is not advertised). This saves you the 3 pounds per person (about US$5.50) that you would have to pay if you take the Heathrow Airport Hoppa.
The hotel has a fast check in. Clean & modern rooms with good selection of TV Channels, a nice shower, comfortable beds (my room had two twins) etc. At check in I received a voucher for a free drink at the bar since I am a member of Holiday Inn's Priority Point program.
The bar/pub is a nice place to relax with a pint of lager or a late night snack (limited menu). There was a full restaurant too but I did not use it since it was too expensive (I prefer to pick up some juice and sandwich at the gas station convenience shop down the road). And normally I stay away from hotel restaurants anyways.
The hotel has a business center that offers internet access, copies, etc (you buy the time that you need at the front desk). Although the internet was down during my night stay.
This hotel is a great choice if you have to stay near the airport for "ONE" night before or after your flight.
There is nothing in this area so I recommend the hotel only for one night layover or if you are working/visiting a company in this area. This hotel
is NOT SUITABLE if you are traveling to London for sightseeing.
GREAT VALUE, I am very happy with the Ariel at the Priceline bid price of US$50 (US$65.50 with taxes and fees).
Will stay here again at these prices.
Unexpectedly good!
We stayed here in August for a night before an early flight out of Heathrow and had paid �70 for a room and 15 days parking (through Holiday Extras). Unsurprisingly we hadn't expected much quality from the hotel for the price but as we were due to be away for almost a month and the additional days parking were also cheap we went with it. However on arrival we were very pleasantly surprised. The room was large, clean, very comfortable and nicely decorated, albeit in a typical 'chain hotel' style. We didn't find the plane noise at all intrusive (and I am usually the first to complain about noise preventing me from sleeping!). The service was efficient and staff helpful. We ate in the restaurant just for ease and had a meal far better than we had expected. Only downside was that both restaurant and bar were quite smoky. I usually book hotel rooms direct with the hotel as I think this gets a better standard of room but I don't think booking through a 'middle man' at all disadvataged us in this case - we were very happy with our stay here and will be staying here before our future trips from Heathrow. Purple parking also made life very easy for us on our return & I would highly recommend both.
Great hotel and fantastic service
This is a great hotel that I've returned to time and time again. There must be a great General Manager as all the staff seem to be friendly and helpful.
If you are a Priority Club member they really push the boat out for you. All you have to do at check in is sign their register. That's it!
You also get some extra upgraded goodies such as a free glass of wine, which is always appreciated.
Rooms are nice and clean, although not huge. Even although some of them overlook the runway at Heathrow the double glazing is pretty effective at cutting out the majority of the noise.
If you are staying at Heathrow (and I've tried nearly all the hotels around the airport) this is well worth a visit.
The Worst Night's Sleep Ever -- Avoid IT!
Well, this was an awful hotel to end our holiday in since it was not sound proofed and was very near the runways of Heathrow. We heard every take-off there was--very noisy when there are large jets there. Then add to that, that the first floor was being remodeled (the workers started with saws and sanders at about 6:30 a.m.) so it was dusty and dirty too! It sorely needs remodeling: the wall paper and paint is peeling off the walls, the carpet was ripped and furniture bashed. Also the towels were thread bare. In addition, the front dek clerk couldn't (or wouldn't) provide a local area map to show us how to reach terminal 4, gave incorrect information about the car park rate and pointed us into a VERY rundown, slum like area for dinner. The only place that looked like you wouldn't be robbed at in the local area was McDonalds (and, perhaps, other hotels). The only positive things I can say: comfortable bed and the restaurant staff at breakfast were very nice and helpful. Try other places (there are four Holiday Inns in the area) and avoid this one.
Great pillow "menu"
Got a great price on a room here using Priceline. The hotel is circular, so rooms on inside are smaller than those on outside. Had an inside room which, while small, was adequate for me alone my last night before flying out of Heathrow. Would have been uncomfortable for two, however. Loved the "pillow menu" -- my choice delivered to my door in just a few minutes. Comfortable bed, clean & fresh-smelling non-smoking room. Current magazines in the room a nice touch. A bit tricky to get to using the "Hoppa Bus" cost 3 pounds each way and doesn't go to Terminal 4 (British Air to many of the stateside destinations). However, you can take the Heathrow Express free from terminals 1, 2, or 3. Just allow enough time. I'd definitely stay here again flying into or out of Heathrow, but not for longer than 1 night -- too far out for London attractions.
Great way to start or end your holiday
Always stay at this hotel whenever flying from Heathrow, its a great way to start or end your holiday. Restaurant and bar prices are average for an airport hotel, food is great. Friendly staff.
What a Ripoff!!
This hotel was outrageously priced for the services and rooms provided. The room was the smallest I have ever seen--roughly 12x15 with a tiny little bathroom attached. We paid 89 pounds the first night and then 130 pounds just a week later! They did have nice pillows, but that was about the only plus. I would highly NOT recommend wasting your money at this hotel!
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On our way
Hello everyone, We left the island on the 1.45pm hover, the crossing was smooth and not many people aboard. We arrived safe on the other side and a nice man from hover took my case for me and guided me to the exit where mum and I awaited for the taxi. By 2.10pm mum was getting worried as the taxi had not arrived and it was very windy. So mum phones …
... to get a good spot I was amazed when I saw a massive band of Palace guards coming down in the middle of a street. There was a huge line of traffic behind them as well they then went into the palace courtyard and I didn't see much because there was so much people blocking the way. Then it started to rain so we ran to the shelter of a souvenir shop and started looking around then we found out that they sold umbrellas which was handy. After it stopped raining we went and ...
The muppets arrive in Hayes
... the following in each of the countries:
Egypt: 110 Egyptian Pounds
Sudan: 87 Sudanese Pounds
Ethiopia: 310 Ethiopian Birrs
Kenya: 1,391 Kenyan Schillings
Tanzania: 26,630 Tanzanian Schillings
Malawi: 7,106 Malawian Kwachas
Zambia: 79,583 Zambian Kwacha
Botswana: 146 Botswanian Pula
Namibia: 180 Namibian $
South Africa: 180 South African Rand
The Final Chapter: Moulin Rouge, Normandy & London
... fantastic waffles smothered in chocolate. Fast forward 22 years, the waffles were shithouse but the view was still pretty memorable.
We climbed atop the Eifel Tower to check out the view. Being recently engaged we wondered if we would see any proposals that day. One brave youngster took the plunge and came up a winner.
Grand Final...and Paris!
... off due to the weight of the 1000's of locks leaving the bridge unstable and locks littering the river bed. Environmentalists and the council are unhappy, and all because of a trend started by the American TV Series 'Sex in the City'! Notre Dame was stunning in the afternoon light and a a troll over the lovely and very chic Ile St'Louis was most pleasant. A gelati ...


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Luxury Hotels near the San Diego Convention Center
January 6, 2012
By: Oksana Balytsky
This blog series is for all of the business travelers who are looking for a luxury hotel that is located near the Convention Center of specific cities. We understand that you have places to be, people to meet, and conferences to attend, so we try to make your travels as stress-free and convenient as possible without forgoing luxury. The San Diego Convention Center is our center of focus for this blog post. The following are 5 star hotels located less than a twenty minute walk away from the Convention Center. We've listed them in order of proximity, starting with the hotels located a 10 minute walk away to hotels a 16 minute walk away from the Convention Center.
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego – located 0.5 miles from the Convention Center.
W San Diego – located 0.5 miles from the Convention Center.
Andaz San Diego – located 0.6 miles from the Convention Center.
U.S. Grand Hotel – located 0.6 miles from the Convention Center.
The Westgate Hotel – located 0.6 miles from the Convention Center.
Hotel Palomar San Diego – located 0.7 miles from the Convention Center.
Traveling somewhere else? Keep up with our blog series and check out the luxury hotels located near the Convention Center in the following cities: Boston, Montreal, and Washington D.C.
Claude Monet Exhibit Opening at Bellagio las Vegas
January 4, 2012
By: Five Star Alliance
Known for exhibitions that showcase exceptional art in an unrivaled setting, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (BGFA) presents "Claude Monet: Impressions of Light" opening Feb. 18, 2012.
Organized in partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), this landmark exhibition will feature works that illustrate the height of Claude Monet's engagement with color and light. BGFA will showcase 20 pieces by Monet, the founder of French Impressionist painting, accompanied by eight additional canvases by the master's predecessors and contemporaries. All of these works are drawn from the MFA, which holds one of the largest collections of paintings by Claude Monet outside of Paris.
"Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art's mission has always been to present exhibitions that engage and excite lovers of all genres of art, from classical to modern to contemporary," said BGFA Director Tarissa Tiberti. "Exhibiting Monet and the French Impressionists provides historical background to some of the more contemporary shows we have presented over the last three years."
Spanning four decades of Monet's career and featuring many of the artist's most celebrated and recognized paintings, "Claude Monet: Impressions of Light" will also highlight paintings by other masters of the genre including Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Camille Pissarro and Eugene Louis Boudin. It was from Monet's collaboration with these painters, along with his solitary explorations of the French countryside, that his own signature style eventually emerged.
After exploring Monet's incredible masterpieces, check into the Bellagio and take in the beauty of the Lake Bellagio, the pristine pools, and the stunning courtyards.
This article information originally appeared on our sister website, Travel Agent Central.
The Top 20 Hotels in 2011: #11 Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi
December 21, 2011
By: Five Star Alliance
In the final days of 2011, Five Star Alliance is counting down the Top 20 Luxury Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, as decided by our guests.
In the #11 spot, we have the Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi, a charming Santa Fe retreat.
Quick facts about the Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi:
- Every room at the Inn of the Anasazi evokes the creative spirit of the Anasazi people, the Native American tribe that once inhabited much of New Mexico. Handcrafted doors, sculptured stairways and sandstone walls all work together to create an intimate and traditional Pueblo atmosphere.
- Ideally located on Santa Fe Plaza, the hotel is the perfect jumping-off point to explore the unique, cultured charm of the surrounding city.
- Kiva-shaped gas fireplaces, which warm the room to a cozy temperature during the cooler desert nighttime, are featured in every room, along with great four-post beds that even come with a special stepping stool to help release you from an unendingly downy sleep.
- The hotel offers daytrips to the Rocky Mountains and closer skiing at Taos and other local mountains.
- Similarly, explore the Grand Canyon, Canyon de Chelly, and White Sands National Monument all within a few hours of the Inn.
- Take a trip through the skies and land at the Canyon de Chelly for a horseback ride led by a Navajo tour guide.
View photos, learn more about the hotel, and check availability at the Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi >>
Be sure to keep up with our countdown as we spotlight a new hotel every day until the New Year!
Party Down, Vegas-style: Celebrity New Year's Appearances in Vegas
December 16, 2011
By: Christopher Roney
If you're interested in doing a little stargazing this New Year's Eve, Vegas.com has compiled a list of the top ten star-studded New Year's Eve festivities, in order to help visitors plan their celebrations for the end of 2011. Check out the highlights of the star-studded parties below, and make sure to check out the nearby five-star accommodations in Las Vegas to find a place to come back to once you're done partying in the New Year with some of the world's famous.
1. LAX Nightclub will feature hip-hop artist B.o.B.
2. Stevie Wonder will perform at The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
3. The Bank will begin their celebrations with Grammy-winning artist, Bruno Mars.
4. The Second Annual Old School New Year's Eve Party will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton. It begins at 9:30 p.m., in the ballroom, and will include music, dancing and a champagne toast.
5. LMFAO will perform at the ARIA nightlife venue, Haze Nightclub.
6. Visitors can attend the New Year's Eve Bridge Bash at New York-New York Hotel & Casino.
7. Fergie will host the grand opening of 10AK Las Vegas, Mirage's newest nightclub. The celebration starts at 9 p.m. and will feature the music of DJ Jesse Marco.
8. Chris Brown will be the entertainment at PURE Nightclub, inside Caesars Palace. Guests will also be able to go to the outdoor area to see the fireworks display over the Strip at midnight.
9. Holly Madison, PEEPSHOW starlet, will be the host at the Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort. Everything begins at 10 p.m.
10. Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick will both be hosts at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris on New Year's Eve.
Thanks to Nicole Lowary from our sister publication, Travel Agent Central. Visit www.vegas.com/newyears/
The Top 20 Hotels in 2011: #16 Auberge du Soleil
December 16, 2011
By: Five Star Alliance
In the final days of 2011, Five Star Alliance is counting down the Top 20 Luxury Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, as decided by our guests.
In the #16 spot we have the Auberge du Soleil, a lovely terraced boutique hotel in the heart of the Napa wine-country.
Quick facts about the Auberge du Soleil:
- The sophisticated hillside hotel takes advantage of its roots as a fine-dining establishment, and in the eyes of many, the Auberge remains a restaurant first and a hotel second, so high is the quality of its cuisine.
- The mediterranean decor, inspired by the European influences in California's wine-growing, sets apart the Inn of the Sun as the uniquely American experience: A cultural fusion of the best the occidental has to offer.
- Limited to residents of the hotel, the Inn's 7,000 sq. ft. spa is guaranteed to provide a quiet and relaxed atmosphere for innovative and local body and facial treatments.
- The hotel is the perfect jumping off point for tours of Napa Valley's finest wineries.
- Private terraces offer an unparalleled view of the surrounding fields of grapes.
- The hotel is entirely newly renovated and has even launched its own custom-made bath amenities including the softest plush robes and slippers you've ever felt.
View photos, learn more about the hotel, and check availability at the Auberge du Soleil >>
Be sure to keep up with our countdown! In case you missed it, here are our previously featured hotels:
#20 – The St. Regis Resort Aspen
#19 – The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore
#18 – The Peninsula Chicago
#17 - The Tower Club at Lebua
Icing Age: The Rancho Las Palmas Gingerbread House
December 9, 2011
By: Christopher Roney
Winter is here (or summer for our Southern friends) and that means the Holiday season is starting to get into full swing. For some in the culinary arts, this is the perfect chance to show off their skills, and the team at Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in California have taken the challenge to heart. Their premiere pastry chef's creation is anything but half-baked. Weighing it at over 200lbs, the grandfather of all gingerbread houses couldn't compete in a boxing match below heavyweight. You'd likely die from a sugar overdose if you tried to bring it down to size, but at least if it came to life and made a break for it, it'd be no problem to catch.
Taking more than 100 hours to make over 15 days of work, the saccharine landscape pays homage to Ice Age, an animated film significantly faster paced than its geological counterpart. The scene features 100 rocks, 40 flowers, and 35 trees, serving as a backdrop for the 15 movie characters that define the action. All of this was baked and formed using a diverse color palette of sugary mixes.
To see the gingerbread house to end all gingerbread houses, all you have to do is book a room at the Rancho Las Palmas before Christmas, and the confectionary creation will be on display for all to see in the hotel lobby. Sweet!
Photo and Story via Rancho Las Palmas Facebook
Resort at Squaw Creek, Lake Tahoe, is Perfect Family Winter Destination
December 8, 2011
By: Christopher Roney
Traveling with a family can be quite difficult, and I'm not just talking about restless babies or the endless games of "Are We There Yet?" It can also be an effort in itself to find a hotel that is kid-friendly in its room design. Most luxury hotels have adopted the two-adults-per-room model, so it's refreshing to find a property that keeps families in mind when laying out its rooms. The Resort at Squaw Creek features Queen Rooms as a standard, and they include not one but two queen beds, so your kid(s) can cozy up together, and you won't have to split up the family while enjoying the premiere mountain resort in California. This site of the 1960 Winter Olympics has everything you need to enjoy some skicapades with or without kids in tow. The Resort at Squaw Creek is one to keep in mind for the winter season.
Incredible Deals at the Taj Campton Place Hotel
December 7, 2011
By: Oksana Balytsky
The Taj Campton Place Hotel in San Francisco is offering a few incredible offers and promotions that are too good to pass up! This luxurious, boutique hotel offers personalized service that accommodates the needs of all travelers, and its restaurant is one of the top San Francisco restaurants, offering award-winning European cuisine. Starting now, the Taj Campton Place Hotel has the following deals that'll be sure to inspire you to explore the Bay Area.
Shop Til You Drop Package: The Taj Campton Place Hotel is located steps from San Fran's shopping center of Union Square and San Francisco Centre. This package is perfect for those hoping to buy all of their holiday gifts and get a little something in return. This package includes a special San Francisco cable car ornament of blown-glass and VIP treatment at Bloomingdales including: an appointment with At Your Service personal shopper, a $75 gift card, a 15% off all-day savings certificate, a signature gift, a Dior makeup consultation, and personal package delivery service to Taj Campton Place for purchases of $250 or more. This package is subject to availability, valid until January 7th, 2012, and requires a minimum two night stay. (Blackout dates may apply)
Stay a Bit Longer Package: Extend your stay and experience a little more of this exciting city. This package allows guests to stay two nights, and get the third night free! This offer is limited to a maximum of two complimentary nights available per stay. This package is subject to availability, valid until March 31st, 2012, and requires a minimum of a three night stay. (Blackout dates apply) Please be advised that the rates are adjusted at checkout.
Suite Celebrations Package: Book a suite and enjoy a 50% discount on the second night. All of the suites at the Taj Campton Palace overlook Union Square, so you'll get to enjoy an incredible deal along with an incredible view. This package is subject to availability, valid until March 31st, 2012, and requires a minimum of a two nights stay. Rates are subject to 14% occupancy and 1.5% tourism assessment fees, per room, per night. Please be advised that the rates are adjusted at checkout.
Luxury Resorts on the Slopes in the U.S. with Availability in December
December 5, 2011
By: Oksana Balytsky
We're pretty excited about ski season, and apparently so are our luxury travelers! A number of hotels are solidly booked for the end of December, but there are still incredible hotels with availability. Be sure to make your arrangements pronto, and you'll be swishing down the mountain before you know it!
The St. Regis Deer Valley in Park City, Utah is located in a private, gated community, and it stands upon the beautifully covered slopes of the Wasatch Mountains. The Snake River Lodge and Spa in Teton Village, Wyoming is located slope-side at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The Hyatt Escala Lodge in Park City, Utah is located within the mountainside village of the Canyons, and this all-suite property offers room options for families with easy slope access. The Four Seasons Resort Vail in Vail, Colorado is located high in the Colorado Rockies, and it is consistently ranked among the world's top ski destinations. The Sky Hotel in Aspen, Colorado offers a unique experience at the base of Aspen Mountain. Last but certainly not least, the Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley, California, is nestled at the base of Squaw Valley, home of the 1960 Winter Olympics.
Looking to go outside the United States and ski new terrain? Then check out our list of the top ski resorts all over the world!
Please be advised that rates and availability are subject to change prior to making a reservation.
Buzzworthy: Special Intro Rates at the Saguaro Hotel, Scottsdale
November 29, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
There's a new hotel on the Scottsdale scene and it's causing quite the stir. Inspired by the contemporary architecture of Mexico and the Arizona desert, The Saguaro is the place to go to "stay cool in the desert." Awash in vivid color, the hotel is the first property for a new brand developed by Sydell Group, and Joie de Vivre-- famed for fun hotels across Cali (like Hotel Vitale in San Francisco)-- has been tapped to manage it. To quote the Los Angeles Times: "So what does this new translation of the desert look like in a hotel motif? Forget cool beiges and browns; the Saguaro Hotel in Scottsdale takes its cue from bright yellows, oranges and pinks derived from the flowers that bloom there." Smack dab in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, the hotel has a spa featuring indigenous treatments; two outdoor, heated pools with cabanas; and a large fitness center. Snag the "Centennial Rate" to celebrate Arizona's 100th year of statehood, and you'll be living large for just $100 per night. That's a savings of 50 percent. This rate is available for the first 100 rooms booked each week, ending March 1, 2012.


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Team Guerrero: If Khan Fights Us, He Can Forget Floyd
By Rick Reeno
Bob Santos, co-manager of former champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero (31-2-1, 18KOs), advised BoxingScene.com that there is absolutely no truth to the circulating rumors of a fight being negotiated with incoming welterweight Amir Khan (28-3, 19KOs). However, Santos would welcome the opportunity to make such fight - although he doubts the match will happen because he fully expects Guerrero to derail any possibility of a potential fight between Khan and pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. (45-0, 26KOs).
"I've been getting a lot of calls about this, but there is 100% no truth that Robert Guerrero is going fight Amir Khan. If Khan wants to fight Robert, we can make that fight tomorrow. I can tell you this, if Khan steps in the ring with Robert - he can forget about Mayweather because I am 100% confident that Robert will stop him," Santos told BoxingScene.com.
Too much talking, not enough fighting. In general.Comment by 619 southpaw on 10-18-2013
[QUOTE=True Alpha Male;13853843][IMG]http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view4/1192860/ric-flair-gets-iced-o.gif[/IMG] Y'all thought Guerrero was ducking Thurman well this is why! Why fight Thurman when you can get money fights like Khan or the winner of Broner Maidana? Ruben would lay down the smack on Khan!!! He would…Comment by PAC-BOY on 10-18-2013
Khan will fuk Guerrero up. Worst than FloydComment by 285Kid on 10-18-2013
How is Khan fighting Guerrero better then Khan fighting IBF world champion again??Comment by MRCHOKEaMF on 10-18-2013
[QUOTE=Kilrain;13854242]So Guerrero didn't want any part of Thurman, or Soto-Karass, but he'll happily check Khan's chin? Call it cherry picking or holding out for the bigger money fight: I see it as a bit of both.[/QUOTE] Every other fighter you…Post a Comment - View More User Comments (43)


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Well this seems like the best place to start my journal-amongst other women going thru similar things.
I am a 39 year old mother of 2 girls-16 and 10. I got divorced in early 2003 and dated a man for a man for a little over 3 years before deciding to call it off. I am now living with my wonderful, significantly younger boyfriend and have honestly never been happier in life
In late July on a trip to my parents, my right arm started hurting. The musles, nerves on the bottom and top of it ached almost constantly and a lump that had been in my armpit for years began hurting.
After going to the doctor I was put through a bazillion tests, and they found a lump in my right breast. After scaring the crap out of me and going through even more tests it was determined to be a fibroid tumor. Although my arm still hurts I have sort of given up on discovering what is wrong with it, since all of the possible tests point to nothing!
Anyway, the all clear was given in November and we have been trying since then. I started charting cycles, etc and noticed that I was having sex after intercourse. I probably sound like a moron for not noticing prior but looking back I can see it has been happening since August. I guess I just kinda thought it was because I was older, or because it was close to my period, etc. But now I realize that it is not, there is something going on down there.
Also November and December, I could have sworn I was pregnant. I FELT pregnant. My breasts were large, I had the same "symptoms" I did when I was pregnant with my girls-excess saliva, sick to my stomach, clear discharge from my nipples. But both months, my period came-very heavily. Now I wonder was I pregnant and something happened? Or am I just that obsessed with being pregnant I am going insane?
Anyway, my gyn appointment is next Friday. I have all these paranoid thoughts of something awful being wrong and I won't be able to have more children ugh, patience is something I lack


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M&S Q3 trading update: what the analysts say
By Leonie Barrie | 10 January 2013
Retailer Marks & Spencer has reported worse-than-expected Christmas trading figures, with a poor performance in its general merchandise business - which includes clothing and footwear - offsetting strong demand for food. "Dismal," "disappointing,' and "lacklustre" are some of the adjectives used by retail analysts to sum up M&S's results.
Third-quarter trading figures, which include the key Christmas trading period, show total UK sales at Marks & Spencer rose 0.3% in the 13 weeks to 29 December, with food sales up 2.7% and general merchandise sales down 2.2%. On a like-for-like basis, sales were down by 3.8% for general merchandise.
Neil Saunders, managing director of Conlumino:
"These results...make for dismal reading. Indeed, it is difficult to take many positives from them.
"The deterioration in general merchandise was much sharper than expected and reflects the fundamental issues in clothing and especially women's wear. For all that Marks & Spencer has talked about availability, store refurbishments and multichannel, one fundamental issue remains: the clothing product and product segmentation is not right. Until this is remedied it is hard to see how other changes will bear fruit.
"In our view there are two critical issues with product. The first is that there is a lack of targeting and empathy with core customers, which means that the offer is frequently not one that is seen as being 'must have' - something that is now critical in clothing. The second problem is that even when good lines are offered, they are buried in a sea of merchandise and are not given sufficient breathing space. Essentially, the customer has to do the work to find the product they want, something that is simply not good enough in today's fashion retail market.
"With demand in a lacklustre state, the above would be enough of a problem if competition was static; however, other players have been aggressive both in expanding and in developing their ranges and propositions. In light of this, M&S seems to have been increasingly left behind.
"A prime example is John Lewis which has a strong customer overlap with M&S: the reinvigoration of its fashion offer might not have contributed much to M&S's declining clothing share, but it - along with many other players - will have certainly nibbled away at it. Next has also improved its fashion credentials, as has Debenhams through its own brand offers; meanwhile, Primark continues to lead on price. Collectively, all of these players - and more - are putting the squeeze on M&S.
"A tell-tale sign that the problems are, primarily, about product comes from the online numbers. Although M&S notched up a 10.8% rise in multichannel sales, this remains a long way below overall online market growth and significantly below that of key competitors. We attribute most of this relative weakness to failings in the offer: if consumers are uninspired by the product, improving the number of channels they can buy through will have little impact.
"Overall, despite the disappointing results M&S remains a solid player and has significant potential. There are plans in place to remedy some of the issues inherent within the business, but 2013 will need to be a year of delivery and action if the company is to turnaround its fortunes."
Freddie George, Seymour Pierce:
"The trading update for the quarter ending 29 December was worse than expected. The company blames the poor performance on an increase in discount activity. We are concerned that the stores during the critical and important two weeks before Christmas would have had the footfall but did not get the spend.
"Following this update, we are provisionally downgrading our FY13 pre-tax profits of GBP665m to GBP645m taking EPS down from 31.7p to 30.7p, but we expect more significant revisions to FY14 forecast.
"Marc Bolland will, we believe, be given another year to improve the trading performance of general merchandise following recent management changes."
Darren Shirley, Shore Capital:
"There is no doubt that this statement is disappointing from a trading perspective. In particular, we have been concerned about the momentum in general merchandising in its core market and women's wear in particular where market share has been lost over several quarters. Whilst the ranges entering Q3 have caused senior management some concern, a silver lining from the poor trade of sorts is that full price sales boosted gross margin and that the business ended the quarter with a 'clean' stock position.
"The management of M&S clothing has undergone considerable change over the last year, which creates a period of handover and arguably inertia and uncertainty. That said, it is clear that pressure is rising on the new management with respect to the nature and performance of forthcoming spring and summer clothing ranges at M&S in the UK and an improvement in relative and absolute terms is necessary for shareholders confidence to be bolstered.
"In multi-channel, where M&S is only a bit part player in food, the business in the UK appears to be impacted by range deficiencies in clothing, so impacting overall momentum too."
Bethany Hocking, Investec:
"The Q3 statement...is disappointing reading. The statement demonstrates the size of the challenge ahead to stem the declines at M&S.
"M&S is becoming structurally less profitable. Food is growing whilst GM is seeing significant sales declines. M&S must continue to grow GM online if it is to stem ongoing market share losses - but this is also a less profitable channel.
"There remains an awful lot to do to stop further profit deterioration."
Sectors: Apparel, Finance, Retail
Companies: Marks & Spencer Group Plc, John Lewis Partnership, Debenhams Plc, Primark
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Strategic Management - thesis Research Proposal
Strategic Management - thesis Research Proposal
I am a kenyan student who has just completed my MBA course work specialising in strategic management.
I am looking to write a thesis on a Strategic management related topic in any of these two areas:
1) something to do strategic management in non profit organisations
2) something on Knowledge management and strategy
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Bus Zone Sign - No Vehicles Permitted
- Signs measure 24"W x 24"H
- Message reads "Bus Zone No Vehicles Permitted" in black lettering
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Adhesive Type Self-Adhesive Color Black on Yellow Dimensions 24" W x 24" H Easy Reorder Eligible Yes Header No Header Height 24" Illumination Not Illuminated Indoor or Outdoor Use Outdoor Use Item Type Sign Laminated Not Laminated Language English Material Plastic Material Properties Durable Mounting Type No Mounting Number of Printed Sides 1 PSPA Photoluminescence Class Not Rated Reflective Type Non-Reflective Resistance Properties Abrasion-Resistant; Corrosion-Resistant; Rust-Resistant; Weather-Resistant Serialization No Serialization Shape Square Sign/Label Type Traffic & Parking Text Legend BUS ZONE NO VEHICLES PERMITTED Thickness .25" Warranty 5 Years Width 24"
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