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About the Author: Rob Lalka is Global Partnerships Liaison in the Office of the Secretary's Global Partnership Initiative.
At her swearing-in ceremony as the first Special Representative for Global Partnerships, Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley said, "The time has come to take a bold and imaginative look, not just at the substance of our foreign policy, but at how we conduct our foreign policy." She went further in a DipNote blog entry several weeks ago, where she discussed the reasons to pursue partnerships with the private sector and civil society.
Since coming on board, Ambassador Bagley has been working hard to spread the message to groups like the Global Business Coalition and the Business Civic Leadership Center. She outlined a new approach to partnering with faith-based groups at a conference on faith and malaria hosted by Tony Blair. She has been building coalitions to work on the U.S. National Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo and the Abruzzo, Italy, earthquake response efforts. And, from HIV/AIDS to blood testing to food security, the U.S. government has been tackling problems through partnerships.
This is our version of what FDR called "bold, persistent experimentation."
As part of this initiative, we are partnering with individuals as well. We have hosted a series of discussions at the State Department with groups of remarkable young innovators and activists: the Synergos Arab World Social Innovators, the Yale World Fellows, and the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders. I don't use "remarkable" lightly. Their projects are creative, and they are making a real difference. This has gotten me thinking: how we can stimulate more bottom-up innovation?
In a recent post on the White House Blog, I quoted President Obama's address to the Clinton Global Initiative. During that speech, he talked about how individuals are often the ones who get the job done, saying, "real progress does not just come from the top down, not just from government, it comes from the bottom up -- from people. If you want to bring about change in the world, you can't just be an advocate of somebody else doing it. You can't just preach lofty goals and wait for somebody else to act. You have to step up."
It's kind of like apps for my iPhone. Apple created the platform, but it takes individual users to identify needs and write the apps to meet them.
I have a feeling that partnerships are going to work that way for us too. At the State Department's Global Partnership Initiative, we are working hard to develop the tools, techniques, and incentives for global partnership building. But we need your ideas. And now, we are making it easy for you to send them to us online.
So we are asking you to respond to the President's challenge. Pick a problem you know something about. Send us your ideas about how we can solve it together. And let's work on a partnership so that one day we can say, "Yeah. There's an app for that."
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Legitimate mining of minerals and colored stones is very possibe as an alternative to the illicit cross-border trades in opium and other commodities. The mines are in the control of local leaders who
are the decendants of Masood , the Lion of Afghanistan; but cannot embark on the venture for lack of resources, security from Taliban/AQ groups; who currently are financing their reign of terror with these national resources. We can do well and do good, if we establish public-private partnerships ( I have an NGO with direct links to the Good-Guys in the Panjshir region).
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Menudo: Grandpa's perfect goodbye
November 3, 2005
Helena Rodriguez: Local Columnist
When it starts feeling crisp outside with a cold snap in the air, I think of the cozy fires Dad will kindle in his woodburning stove. Then my stomach churns, thinking of the ollas of menudo he'll brew.
When I think of his savory menudo — a stew of tripe, pork, hominy and red chile — my thoughts naturally turn to Grandpa Chico and his so perfectly timed last goodbye ... a goodbye I almost missed.
Grandpa Chico always had the biggest bowl of menudo and it's funny that the last time I saw him, he was planning, or rather cursing, about having to make menudo for his church group. However, Grandpa Chico always cursed like a drunken sailor, so there was nothing spectacular about this time — or so I thought.
It seemed like a routine Sunday evening in April of 1997 as my daughter Laura and I loaded our suitcases into the car and hugged our family goodbye. I was anxious to get back to Hobbs so I could rest a little before beginning another hectic week at the newspaper. But just as I was about to take off, I heard a "Beep! Beep!"
I saw a Texas license plate and knew it was Grandpa Chico. He had become infamous for his surprise visits. Although he was not doing too good healthwise, he came to see my Mom who was recovering from eye surgery. I let out a frustrating sigh as I thought about how we were going to get home late, not realizing how grateful I'd be later.
Grandpa Chico appeared tired and Dad told him and Grandma Chaya to stay the night, but he shook his head. His surprise visits were also known to be short.
Grandpa Chico said he had a meeting the next day in Lubbock with his church group, the Guadalupanos, at Our Lady of Grace.
"They probably want me to make menudo for the church jamaica," Grandpa Chico complained with a few curse words in Spanish that begin with "ch".
A few days later, as I sat at my desk at the Hobbs Daily News-Sun, Dad called to tell me that Grandpa Chico had suffered a stroke and was unconscious. I started making plans to go see Grandpa Chico in the hospital, but instead, we ended up going to his funeral.
Later that week, as I sat at Grandpa Chico's rosary, I watched as his fellow Guadalupanos presented Grandma Chaya with his silver Guadalupanos jacket.
"Santos was always willing to help us," one of the men said. "Anytime we asked him to do something, he never complained."
In hearing this, I laugh silently inside because I could hear Grandpa Chico as he had cursed earlier that week about having to go make menudo. He complained a lot. (Mom often says I take after him.) Yet he was always there to make his famous menudo.
So when the weather cools down, that means it's menudo time and we start throwing hints at Dad to make our family's famous brew. And then I think of Grandpa Chico's so perfectly timed last goodbye.
At his funeral I replayed his last goodbye in my mind and started picking up little things I hadn't picked up on earlier because, as I'm ashamed to admit, I was in a hurry. Thank God things happen on his time, not mine.
As they lowered Grandpa Chico's coffin into the ground, I could feel his last hug, a tight abrazo, and I could hear his last words, "Bye mija!" Not his usual, "I'll see you later!" or "Come see me!"
It was a simple, yet perfectly timed, "Bye mija!"
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About the Author: Luke Forgerson serves as DipNote's Managing Editor.
Under Secretary Judith McHale recently convened a series of discussions and asked State Department colleagues to move public diplomacy forward in innovative ways. These discussions focused on several activities, including everything from student exchanges to English-language teaching programs.
I had the opportunity to step away from my day-to-day tasks associated with DipNote and join a dozen colleagues to consider how the State Department is using new media and technology to engage the public. We addressed the Department's current new media efforts (last week, mashable.com examined the same topic) and brainstormed ways we can effectively leverage new tools and technologies. We looked at online communication trends with distinguished experts, many of whom graciously joined us on short notice via conference call or Skype. Finally, we listened to and learned from each other, as colleagues shared the work they are doing from Korea to Libya, Argentina to Canada. I certainly left the session inspired by my colleagues, and suspect I wasn't alone in my sentiment.
Under Secretary McHale spent an hour with us at the end of our group discussion to listen to our ideas. We were all extremely encouraged to have the Under Secretary seek our input.
Engaging the public -- going beyond government to government communication -- has long held a place in American diplomacy, from the Marshall Plan following World War II to sports exchanges during the Cold War. Today, new tools and technologies enable us to reach more people, more quickly, more directly, than ever before, and activity in the online world is already having a tangible impact on foreign policy priorities.
New tools also allow more people to communicate with us and connect with each other directly. You can send a tweet to Assistant Secretary P.J. Crowley or participate in a video conversation with senior officials, such as Ambassador Holbrooke. Exchange program alumni are building an online community through ExchangesConnect, individuals around the world are discussing democracy on YouTube, and millions of you supported Red Cross relief efforts by texting"Haiti" to "90999."
Given these examples, how would you use new media tools to engage the public on critical foreign policy topics and global issues? Let us know your ideas, and we look forward to sharing them with State Department colleagues and leadership.
The new media discussion group included Andrew Cedar, Katie Dowd, Luke Forgerson, Suzanne Hall, Darren Krape, Duncan MacInnes, Bill May, Cash McCracken, Molly Moran, Lawrence Randolph, Victor Riche, Aaron Tarver, Erica Thibault, Scott Weinhold, and Norma Williamson.
Gerald P. in Hawaii writes:
1. Kim Jong I'll is simply a bully and should be treated as such.
2. Blackwater Tactical Weekly reported a strategic alliance of China, Iran, and North Korea.
3. Admiral Mullen's ideas about how to use the military to enhance our diplomatic efforts are excellent.
4. We have 26 Admirals commanding the navies of 26 nations in agreement; we need Standing Navy Force World.This can be implemented most effeciently under UN auspices; tasking the U.S. Senate with ratifying 1 treaty instead of 26 treaties.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Hi Luke,
Thanks for soliciting public imput.
I could benefit from one of those English language teaching programs myself (chuckle).
Thing I like about this particular format is that it resembles what it would be like to twitter from Pluto in the delay time for comments to appear, which naturally gives one pause for thought.
I mean this in a totally positive way, litterally.
I'm glad State is not want to neglect the technicly challenged or illiterate in its outreach.
So an Afghan friend of mine years ago in Pakistan was at a relative's house, and when no one else was in the room his son did a perfect Michael Jackson "moon-walk" for my friend.
Our cultural influence is secreted away in some cases, waiting to burst out in the arts.
Right about now I bet there's a lot of kids that could probably say more about the conditions they live in through a drawing than all the experts in think tanks combined.
That may be a fair reason to host an on-line gallery of up and coming artists I think.
It gives kids a voice in foreign affairs too.
Even the illiterate ones.
Best regards,
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An idea to reduce extremism in Afghanistan
If you were a poor, struggling, village farmer and were asked what would you like to study? What would you like to become? and the farmer said, "I'd like to learn how to use and fix farm equipment so that I can increase my yields. And you supplied that village with two used or new tractors and other farm equipment and then told the farmer to tell his other farm friends to come to a special class meeting every Tuesday and Thursday night to learn about fixing farm equipment and other related farm topics. You've immediately made an important change in that farmer and his village friend's lives. Using a combination of direct teaching, mobile computer classes etc. you've instantaneously engaged the farmer in his own learning and made his future life relevant to him. If the farmers consistently attended classes and you gave away farm related "freebies" every now and then as an incentive like non GMO seeds, chicken water feeder and offered him a goat or cow upon graduation, you'd probably get a huge following of interested farmers. If you string out the instruction through various farm related topics over a year, you will eventually have earned that farmer's cooperation and you will have consistently engaged him. Education is good foreign policy because it gets to the heart of improving people's lives. It can act as the basis for development in rural villages. Making educational fun, interesting and exciting draws farmers back every week. This is what America needs to be doing on a grand scale in Iraq. Start in the capital and work in concentric circles outwards toward the rural areas. As you incorporate progress and cooperation from the locals, the circle widens. Education should be occuring at all levels of interest. No one should be left out. Whatever interest a person has, America should brainstorm and provide it. The programs should be constantly improving adding more interesting connections. Such as internships for hard working farmers. They can spend 3 weeks working and learning on different farms like an agro farm, medium sized farm and a small family run farm in the US. The internships should go to poor families who would have never had the opportunity to attend.
Remy K. in Ghana writes:
I want you support for education in your National Technical Institute for the Deaf. I hope to hear from you and thanks.
Al T. in Arizona writes:
We visit Chinese restaurants in AZ and WA state when we can and meet the new wait persons, almost invariably from South China. They are learning English. We try to encourage them. This is a great source of contact for us when we want to learn a new word. We don't speak English many of the wait persons only have enough English to take our orders and say thank you. We would like the State Department to consider Chinese restaurants as a window to South China diplomacy here in the U.S. Many of the young people we meet say they have been back to their home province in the last year or two. Is there a handheld device that we could take into the restaurant next time to help us converse?
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I'd like to see educational institutions broaden their scope and followers. If the Afghani government partnered with a really good school like Harvard. They could offer online courses and training to Afghani's. The training could begin with beginning Arab alphabet, elementary math through High School
Calculus. Providing a wraparound online education where Afghanis could gain a certificate of learning could potentially reach every Afghani citizen and give them a basic education. In the city, study centers filled with 100 computers could serve a lot of groups throughout the day. 3 hour study shifts is a basis for education. That would serve 600 pupils in an 18 hour period x 5 days/week. Multiplying this concept over the city, would serve massive numbers of students. Studying 3 hours with five hours of extra homework every night keeps people busy so they're not building bombs. Online classes could quickly and efficiently educate and train workers for the Afghani government and train workers in factory businesses. More remote locations could be served with trucks outfitted with computer stations. There's so much we could be doing to promote good feeling among the Afghani's. We need to try every avenue so that they feel we have their best interests at heart.
Tom D. in South Carolina writes:
I'm not sure this qualifies as directly engaging the public, but if the goal is to understand public opinion about a particular issue you could data-mine twitter for relevant phrases and keywords. This would give you real-time sentiment of ongoing world issues. Of course the age demographics would limit this to perhaps under-25, under-30 but that may be the demographic you most need to connect with.


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Tickets are $5 each or $10 for three. They can be purchased from club members and at Forward Financial Credit Union locations, the First National Bank of Niagara, Best Buy Liquor, Scotty's Muffler, and 93 Rock.
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Reviewed on Monday, May 30, 2016
Enjoyed our stay loved that all was close and my parents were able to go out to the beach and felt very safe.....great location and very clean condo 203 / hope to return in the future.
Reviewed on Friday, November 1, 2013
What a fantastic condo. Loved it. Had all amenities, very clean and lovely decor. Would highly recommend the place and would definitely stay here again if back on that coast
Reviewed on Saturday, February 23, 2013
We have been visiting the Gulf Coast of Florida for 15 years. This was the first year we stayed at the 3 bedroom Crimson Condo #203. We stayed for 1 month and had our children and their families visit. This condo fit all our needs. It was comfortable enough for a long stay, large enough to accomodate our families stay, had a beautiful view of the ocean and was accross the street from the boardwalk with its many shops and restaurants. We found the owners to be friendly and helpful. The condo was beautifully and comfortably decorated. The condo was very clean and updated. We loved that we had 2 master suites with private baths and ocean views. We enjoyed the condo so much we have booked it again for this year.
Our only disappointment was the amount of construction going on in the building and pool during our stay. We were not able to use the pool for 2 weeks due to construction.
Reviewed on Thursday, March 17, 2011
Just a couple of small things. That could be addressed easily.
The TV system could use some updating, I don't think it even had a digital box.
We would rather pay a little more in the monthly rate and have long distance included with the rental.
The furniture on the balcony is in need of replacing, It was in pretty bad shape and not very attractive. It is a lovely condo, these upgrades would make it even better.
Reviewed on Friday, February 12, 2010
We enjoyed our stay in FL (1/2-1/30-2010) and the Crimson across from John's Pass. We were here for some very cold weather. Did not use the pool until Jan 19. It was a nice pool, but took a long time to warm up because of the wind tunnel under the building which kept it much cooler than the pool at the condo next to us. The whirlpool was much too hot, so did not use that until we had them turn it down. The condo was cool when it was cold outside, because of the ceramic floor. The bathrooms got mold in the showers after a couple of weeks. We got a brush form the office and cleaned them ourselves. This was a great location-food-entertainment-shopping all right across the street. Waltz Fish Shack was a great place in the pass to eat. The condo was plenty big for us and our kids and grandkids-6 of us was perfect. Having 3 bathrooms was a real luxury. Furniture was very nice and we liked it that it was not decorated much-so we did not have to worry about stuff getting broke. Kitchen was very nice with upgraded appliances.
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Reviewed on Monday, June 15, 2009
We just spent a wonderful week at Crimson #203 and had a great
time. This 3 bedroom / 3 bath was ideal for my husband & I, my
brother and his wife and 2 teenagers. The beach is just a short walk
away and St John's Pass offers many restaurants and shops. It was fun
to stroll through the shops. Having a washer and dryer in the condo
was ideal, so we were able to wash our beach towels and clothes.
Don't forget the laundry detergent, napkins, paper towels. You will
also need to bring your own beach towels. The view from the balcony
was nice but it did over look the pool next door. If you need a smaller
unit, there are 2 bedroom ones that directly face the beach. We had a
great time!
Reviewed on Saturday, June 13, 2009
My family and I spent a week at the Crimson and have stayed before. The location is great - right across from Johns Pass and the beach is beautiful. What we really liked about this unit was all the room. It is very spacious with two master bedrooms & baths. There were six of us and we never felt crowded. We did have an issue with the floors. Although they looked to be clean, they weren't and the bottoms of our feet & socks were black from walking on the floors. Still, we had a lovely time and will definitely stay again. I hope the floor issue will be taken care of. I'm sure a good cleaning would help.
Reviewed on Monday, April 27, 2009
We recently stayed in #203 of Crimson. Our entire family stayed in the condo(son,daughter-in-law,grandson,daughter,son-in-law,granddaughter,my husband and myself. We really enjoyed our vacation. There was ample dishes, utensils and towels. Since there were 3 families under 1 roof an extra set of keys would have been helpful.Also a roll of paper towels would have come in handy with 2 grand children. We would also have liked to have a pen and paper handy for notes and grocery lists. We were told that there was a DVD player at the condo but there was not one there. All in all, we had a great time and would go back again. So close to the beach and John's Pass.
Reviewed on Monday, November 17, 2008
We have stayed at Crimson on many occasions. This is the first time I have been asked to write a review. I must say that our stay is always the best.
Our SunHost property people always make our stay seem like home. Every amenity that we enjoy at home is usually found in our condo. The accommodations are always spotless and well-maintained.
The area that we come to has become our No 1 Florida destination. Every year when we make Florida our destination SunHost is our only stop on the internet for reservations
We love everyone at SunHost and can't wait to get back.
Reviewed on Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The condo was very nice and the view was wonderful. We enjoyed the beach and the pool every day. The water heater broke during our stay and it took three days to get it fixed. Luckily we knew other people staying there so we could go and shower in their condos. The second night the management gave us a key to another condo to use the hot water. The first night we couldn't get anyone to help us. Instead of giving us those two nights free, they gave us back $100 in cash. We were not at all impressed with management but the beach and pool were great. Sadly, we will not go back there.
The condo was very nice - updated furnishings. Everything was clean. The kitchen could use a few more supples and utensils. We were a little disappointed in the pool which is very small. Otherwise it was a great week. We loved the convenience to John's Pass and the new Bubba Gump Seafood Restaurant was right across the street. We plan to stay there again.
Reviewed on Monday, October 27, 2008
We rent from Sunhost regularly. They have friendly staff and things always go great. We loved this condo - it was bright and beautiful with great views. The pool and hot tub were fantastic too.
Reviewed on Thursday, October 23, 2008
We have stayed in Unit 203 many times before as well as many of your other units. We've been staying at the Crimson since it was built and we love it there. We really do like Unit 203. The main complaint I have had the last couple of years is that the two sofas in the living room definitely need to be replaced and I have shared that concern with the management the last couple of times we've stayed there. The blinds in the living room and two master bedrooms were getting in pretty bad shape the last couple of times we've been there. Other than that, everything else is great and I have no other complaints. The outside maintenance was pretty bad for a few years but that had improved greatly the last time we were there.
We'll be coming again in two weeks for a two week stay and are looking forward to it. Sure do hope those sofas have been replaced but if not, we'll live with it.
See you soon.
-- Comments from Manager --FYI: See the photos, #203 has all new leather sofas as of March 08.
Every year my family comes down from Michigan to see my daughter's dance recital and then we go to the beach for a week. We love Madiera because it is right across from John's Pass. Last year we stayed at Sandy Shores and it was Gross!We had to clean it before we could even stay in it!! My sister in law stays every year at Cromson and recommended it, so we gave it a try. What a difference!! Nice, huge, and clean!! The washer and dryer came in so handy too, needless to say, It's the Crimson every year...


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The first stop in Aquarium of the Bay, the Discover the Bay exhibit, highlights the diversity and interconnectedness of San Francisco Bay species, as well as the role that humans play in the ecosystem. Watch swirling anchovies and view our Trash Tank. Next is Under the Bay—two crystal clear tunnels feature bat rays, sturgeons and sharks, including the Bay's largest predator, the sevengill shark. Next up are the mesmerizing jellies and the giant Pacific octopus in our Go With the Flow exhibit. An elevator ride takes you to Touch the Bay, where you can get hands-on with leopard sharks, skates and sea stars. Live animal interactions at the PG&E Bay Lab bring you even closer to your favorite animals—this is a guest favorite!
The new North American river otter exhibit introduces you the San Francisco Bay watershed. Playful river otters delight young and old alike, and serve as an important indicator species of river health.
Through hands-on experiences, experiential learning and creative activities, Aquarium of the Bay provides a unique opportunity for guests of all ages to deepen their connection to San Francisco Bay and all marine environments. Open 364 days a year, excluding Christmas Day, the Aquarium awaits your visit.
New in 2014, take a walk over to the Sea Lion Center located above the regular hangout of the wild sea lions at PIER 39. Operated and managed by Aquarium of the Bay, the Sea Lion Center is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization that offers free interpretive programs to complement one of San Francisco's most popular attractions. Learn more about California sea lions and pinnipeds around the world. Interact with specially trained naturalists, see and touch genuine artifacts, and participate in exciting classroom programs. See life-size sea lion models, an enormous white shark replica, and an actual sea lion skeleton! The Nature Center also offers a small selection of merchandise ranging from fun kids' books and souvenirs, to Sea Lion Center apparel.


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We have found that the tablet size and coating make these pills difficult to swallow. They also are not digested well.
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Step 1. Order a wood-burning pizza oven from Naples. Marco Parente is our guy in Naples. They have this oven shop, called Forno Napoletano. http://forno-napoletano.it/ The ovens are built from local bricks and clay by Neapolitan artisans. We personally tasted pizzas made in one of those ovens and they were the best! It was in this pizzeria called Da Salvo, just outside of Naples. The pizzeria was great by the way, the best in the Naples area. Not only they had the best-tasting pizzas, they also had amazing appetizers and fried calzones.
@John: I didn't ask about the yeast. It was difficult enough taking pictures with those beautiful, edible pies in front of me. I noticed no sourdough type flavor. The crumb was actually more dense than my LBE pies, but still amazing. @Pizzabloggef: I live in NC. I grew up in MD, and still have family up there, along with my love of the Orioles. 2AMYS review next, as soon as I get the pics off of my camera.
I know I'm in the minority here but I really do like the soft crusts.


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Top 5 Apple iPad Apps for Kids
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) - Looking forward to a vacation? A warm beach, freshly powdered mountain, long romantic dinners, rounds of golf, wild nights of dancing or hours of reading by the fire...Getting away for the holidays can be the best gift of all.
But vacations around the winter holidays usually involve more family time than some are used to spending. And, as adorable as those little cherubs can be when all is merry and bright, there is bound to be a moment (or two) when mommy, daddy, auntie, or grandpa needs to unplug.
Fortunately, an Apple (AAPL) iPad is easier to pack and port than dolls, toys and board games. And chances are that your kids will enjoy the expensive device as much as you do. According to a Nielsen study earlier this year of tablet-owning households, 70% of children under 12 use the tablet.
To ensure everyone has a memorable holiday in the sand and sun or frost-chilled air, TheStreet recommends downloading these five, child-friendly apps:
Toca Hair Salon
With Toca Hair Salon , children 3 and above can play stylist for six charming characters.
Harry, Berry, Mary, Rita, Larry and Fuzz react with sounds and expressions as kids shampoo, towel, cut, dye, blow-dry and style their hair. Select the G.R.O. potion, and their hair grows back again. With this entertaining app, the risk of becoming a beauty school dropout is slim.
Available for $1.99, this app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, but requires iOS 4.3 or later.
Scribble Press
Children can become book publishers with Scribble Press . This elaborate app offers 50 themed templates with illustrations and hundreds of markers, stamps and stickers to make storytelling easy for a range of ages.
The app prompts users to select cover art and a border, apply stickers, input a title and an author and off they go! Perhaps with their parents' help, youngsters can add text and comic bubble language, upload images or photos to create a book. Or, with a single image, users can also create customized puzzles or greeting cards. The most rewarding step, of course, is publishing the masterpiece to the public Scribble Press Book Gallery, sending it to loved ones through email, Facebook (FB) , Twitter or Pinterest, or ordering a printed copy.
For an additional 99 cents, parents can download the Holidays Story Pack to serve as a festively-themed journal for the upcoming holiday vacation. The package offers one new story with audio for non-readers, 27 thematic stickers and 3 additional backgrounds.
Available for $2.99, this app is only compatible with iPad and requires iOS 5.1 or later.
Cupcake Maker
Cupcake Maker lets kids enjoy baking without creating a mess.
The process is realistic, starting with a selection of cake mixes. Then, children have to add the ingredients, stir the batter, select six cupcake tray liners and watch the cupcakes bake.


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Studio Session - Alexis Cuadrado Puzzles Quartet
January 16, 2008. Posted by Joshua Jackson.Add new comment | Filed under: 7th avenue south, alexis, bandleaders, bassist, bju, brooklyn, cooperative, Discovery, feast, jazz, josh jackson, Live Music, night music, puzzles, quartet, quintet, record label, saturday night, Studio Sessions, tomorrow night, underground festival, Video
Bassist Alexis Cuadrado is one of ten bandleaders in the Brooklyn Jazz Underground (BJU), a music cooperative formed in January 2007. In a couple of months, the BJU will launch its own record label. One of the first releases is a quintet record from Cuadrado called Puzzles. Alexis brought his Puzzles Quartet into our studio yesterday. We'll bring you the full session when the record is released to the public. In the meantime, enjoy this video we made:
The Alexis Cuadrado Puzzles Quartet is performing at Smalls, Saturday night at 8pm. It's part of the 2nd Annual Brooklyn Jazz Underground Festival, a three night music feast starting tomorrow night at Smalls, 183 West 10th Street (7th Avenue South).
More about that in another post.
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Photo GalleryAbout the Author: Colleen Graffy serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
Those of you who saw my post on "Public Diplomacy in Budapest" know that I see public diplomacy as the art of communicating a country's policies, values and culture to other peoples. It is an attempt to explain why we have decided on certain measures, and beyond that, to explain who we are.
My recent trip to Riga, Latvia gives a further glimpse of what public diplomacy is all about!
First things first -- what is our biggest public diplomacy challenge in Latvia? I wanted to hear the views of the Deputy Chief of Mission (the person who is second to the Ambassador) from the Latvian Embassy, Ms. Agnese Kalnina. Latvia has an active and engaged embassy that you can read more about here. After listening to her thoughts and ideas, the Public Diplomacy Desk Officer for that region, Andrea Strano, and Desk Officer Carol Bielman Werner worked with the Public Affairs Staff in Riga to put the final touches on the trip.
The morning started with a meeting at the U.S. Embassy with Ambassador Larson, who not only served as an Iowa Senator but also served in Iraq, flying combat as well as spearheading humanitarian missions.
A short walk from the embassy through the beautiful Bastejkalns Park guided by Public Affairs Officer William Bellis brought me to the Public Affairs building (in some countries the Public Affairs staff is not in the same embassy building to facilitate easier access for events and meetings). Riga has an excellent Public Affairs team including the Assistant Public Affairs Officer Ryan Roberts, Program Assistant (and photographer!) Andris Purvlicis and Cultural Affairs Assistant Ingrida Bodniece. We had a good discussion about the latest Public Diplomacy strategies from Washington, DC, including visual communications and digital outreach.
A key focus of our public diplomacy for the Baltics is on youth. A round-table meeting with young media professionals to discuss America's image among young Latvians was therefore an excellent opportunity to learn what is on the minds of the next generation and to answer their questions. Our gathering included a Russian-speaking journalist, a TV news reporter, a radio reporter, a young newspaper writer who covers U.S. politics, an intern from the embassy as well as rock star Aigars Runcis. Runcis is well-known throughout Latvia for his rap-style music sung uniquely in a Latvian dialect! You can see one of the videos from "Borowa MC," as he is known, or download his new CD "Plastilina Pasaule" for free. Musicians in Latvia find sponsors rather than charge for their music.
One of our biggest challenges is getting more young Americans to come to the Baltics and vice versa. The "Erasmus Programme," set up by the European Union, has created academic mobility in higher education for students and teachers within the EU. This makes it cheaper and easier for students in Europe to have their study abroad experience elsewhere in Europe instead of the United States. To tackle this problem, we met with Study, Work and Travel Agencies' representatives as well as the consul from the embassy to discuss what the impediments are for students interested in coming to the U.S. One issue is the view that it is hard to get a student visa when actually it isn't. Myth-busting needed! The other is that there is often a lack of host families in the U.S. If you are interested in being a host family, and thereby making one of the most positive impacts on the view of America and Americans that there is, click here.
More from Latvia soon!
Editor's Note: Read Ms. Graffy's next entry from Latvia.
Kirk in Kentucky writes:
This is a great article! An exciting look into public diplomacy. I enjoyed the pictures and even followed all the links. Learning about another culture, on both sides of the exchange, is a great way to find commonalities and discover shared values. With eagerness I am awaiting the next installment.
Evden in Turkey writes:
thank you very much very good
Susan in Florida writes:
@ Kirk in Kentucky -- We have an International Visitors program here in central Florida. Individuals from around the world come to study water management, visit NASA, grassroots democracy, and generally observe Florida's solutions to a growing multicultural population. Perhaps the State Department can give you more specifics on this subject. Best regards.
Kirk in Kentucky writes:
@ Susan in Florida -- Susan, thank you very much for that suggestion! It has lead me to a great site, the National Council for International Visitors.
Thanks again.
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hello....could you send me additional information about you?
Eric in New Mexico writes:
@ Ms. Graffy -- I've heard in the past an opinion sometimes expressesed that Americans are somewhat ignorant about the world because a lot of us just don't travel outside the US, for whatever reasons.
I can say with certanty that this perception does not take into account the fact that the whole world comes to America and educates us while they get an education in our universities.
Just as a rough estimate over the last 10 years, I've met and gotten to know folks from at least 100 different nations, and that's just from hanging out at the local coffee shop before work in the morning.
I don't live in the most cosmopolitan of cities and though it has its tourist industry it's pretty far off the beaten path.
Thought you'd appreciate a little feedback on the flip side of exchange programs. I've definately seen it working in real-time.
If I was to offer these kids some advice, it's simple.
Like the NIKE commercial ...."just do it."
And when you get here, rent a car and drive if you have the time....it's the best way to see the country. 3-4 days, coast to coast.
Ultimately there will be a piece of America that will remind you of home, regardless of where you come from.
The topography is that diverse.
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How can I join "Digital Outreach team"? Anyone knows? Thank you!
Sophie in China writes:
Wow, that video was interesting. I wish I could have understood the words!
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While perusing the U.S. Department of State site, I chanced upon a blog written by Deputy Assistant for Public Affairs, Coleen Graffy, Europe and Eurasia, and was pleasantly surprised to learn of her trip to Latvia, in particular. I was not fully cognizent of the extent to which America has involved itself in the life of the people, not just politically, but culturally as well. It is thrilling to know that these efforts and exchanges are being made. May God continue to bless the U.S.A.!


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (107 votes).
Date of review: October 28, 2010
Date of review: July 7, 2010
In short: flat, very flat and very fastIn full: great race along blackpool prom, no hills what so ever. i managed to to knock of roughly 3 mins of my pb and i came 7th! running back with everyone cheering you on was fantasticDate of review: July 3, 2010
In short: My first race went very well, with a reasonable time too!!In full: First ever race, thought the start was poorly managed and timings were inaccurate but a good day all in all. Managed a time of 46.57 so pretty pleased with that for a first time outing.Date of review: May 19, 2010
In short: Loved itIn full: This used half of the Blackpool Marathon route, which I'd only just done 4 weeks previously. But whilst that was a slightly disappointing experience, this was more enjoyable. More spectators along a shorter route created a better atmosphere, and having to only run twice along the 'Golden Mile' - past the Tower & Pleasure Beach - made it more scenic. The route is so flat it could only bettered by a running track and there was even a descent onto the middle prom for the finish. With 3,500 participants - dozens in fancy dress - music blasting out at the start and a band playing half-way along, there was quite a party mood. The only goodies at the end were a quality medal & a bottle of water, but then the race is so cheap to enter (£9.50) who cares? The only very minor gripes I have were the congested start and finish, with some novice runners starting way too near the front, and at the finish several of us were grouped together with our finishing time. Overall all though it was a cracking occasion and I'll probably be back next year, the only question is whether to try and beat my PB or wear fancy dress!Date of review: May 19, 2010
In short: Great fun. Fast and flatIn full: Fast and flat a great run for first timers and serious runners. Definatly a PB course as it is pancake flat.Date of review: May 11, 2010
In short: very flat P.B. for sure. nice to see so many people turning outIn full: Good Fun run very well organized.Date of review: May 11, 2010
In short: A great introduction to events for me, thank you!Date of review: May 10, 2010
In short: Could do better with timings and start groupings.In full: This was my first 10k race and i was a little disappointed with the organisation, there were only 2 areas at the start one for the serious runners (sub 40min only they said) and another for fun runners, i didn't want to get in the way of the serious runners group as i was aiming for sub 50min so I joined not far from the front of the fun runners but there was 2min on the clock an we'd hardly moved! i had to run on the tram lines to get past the crowd which were at walking pace and cost me lots of time. If they grouped the runners in sub 40, 45, 50, etc would be much better. Oh and people crossing the road getting in everyones way was annoying! Didn't get a PB, time was 51:45, nice medal tho.Date of review: May 10, 2010
In short: Shame about the scruffy seafront, but thoroughly enjoyed it.In full: Excellent organisation. Course is perfect for a PB (got one yesterday)but it is a bit of a straight drag past a time warp sea front, littered with hungover party people lubricating their tonsils with their first beers of the day! The end was a bit of a bottle neck and the time i have been awarded is slower than the time i actually did (although this happens at a lot of races). Sounds like a bit of a moan but i DID enjoy my first Blakpool run. Congrats to the organisers.Date of review: May 10, 2010
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Silence speaks volumes
April 14, 2005
PORTALES — For Eastern New Mexico University freshman Jenny Gheer, the sign hanging from her neck said everything she needed to say. And if it didn't, she had a pen to help.
Gheer was one of many in the community who took part Wednesday in Day of Silence, a national program designed to silently protest unequal treatment towards the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community.
Until the 6 p.m. ceremony at the Campus Union Building's patio, Gheer and more than 100 other students and community members signified the day by wearing red T-shirts and not speaking.
James Villanueva, president of ENMU's Alliance for gay, lesbian and bisexual students, opened the ceremony by giving the audience a moment of loudness.
He said he was irritated to live in a world where so many things were accepted, but he could be treated differently because he fell in love with a man.
"All of us are somebody's children," Villanueva said. "Some of us are Christian, some of us are Jewish, some of us are Catholic. Some are Republicans, some are Democrats."
Those differences were highlighted in how some made it through the day without talking. Gheer, a freshman from Ruidoso Downs, hung a laminated sign around her neck and used a dry-erase marker when she needed to get out her message.
"I did slip a couple of times, once because of class — which my teacher should appreciate because I was paying that much attention," said Gheer, who added that she is heterosexual but has two gay friends. "But it was for such a good cause that I made the extra effort."
Debby Parker of Portales, who said she is ordained through Grace Cathedral Ministries of Sumter, S.C., was the featured speaker.
"I'm a child of the 70s and James Brown said these words: "Say it loud, I'm black and proud," Parker said. "Me and my brothers made up these words: Say it low, we ain't going to take it no more."
Parker related her words to the audience, saying those who are homosexual or bisexual should be proud of who they are, and that they need to be the bigger person when dealing with hatred.
Villanueva called the day an "amazing event" and that the work couldn't stop after the inaugural event.
"Gays and lesbians are (harrassed) every day and it's about time that we take a stand," Villanueva said. "It could be your teacher, it could be your parents, it could be your kids (that are affected)."


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In 1998 the Fondazione Parchi Monumentali Bardini e Peyron started to work for the restoration and promotion of Bardini's legacy, which includes, in one hand, the Bardini complex (Villa, Garden and restaurant) and, on the other hand, the Peyron's. Some cultural heritages that keeps a part of Florence's history. Since that date on, many interesting events have been taking place both in Bardini's and in Peyron's spaces.
Good (and tasty) music
Events life, for example, the concerts offered since September 10th. Until November 19th, thanks to the Conservatorio de Musica Luigi Cherubini and the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole, some works by masters as Verdi, Chopin, Korsakov or Piazzolla will be heard in Villa Bardini. Besides, in order to accompany the concerts, some relaxing aperitifs will be served to the assistants. The mélange between the place, the music and the tastes promises to become an unforgettable experience for those ones who live it.
The next concerts will be performed on October 16th, 22nd and 29th and on November 5th and 19th; always at 5.30 p.m. The access to the Villa is in Costa San Giorgio, 2 and you can reach it:
– By bus: From Santa Maria Novella Station, you can take the Linea 23 (get off in Lungarno Torrigiani, Piazza dei Mozzi) or the Bus elettrico D (get off in Torrigiani).
– On foot: From Santa Maria Novella Station. It takes around 15 minutes getting to the place.
If you love these little pleasures in life, do not doubt giving a chance to these concerts in Villa Bardini. From Il Salviatino, your luxury hotel in Florence, we always wish you to have fun while staying here.


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Escanaba to get reimbursed for plant operations
ESCANABA – Escanaba received some very good news this week that a regulatory agency will pay the city for keeping the power plant operating since last summer.
Council was informed during its regular meeting Thursday that the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (MISO) will pay $3.7 million from June 15, 2012 to June 14, 2013 for continuing to operate the power plant as a regional power source.
City Manager Jim O'Toole made the announcement while updating council on the power plant, saying, "This is very good news for the city of Escanaba."
MISO is a regional interconnection agency that regulates power sales and buys energy from suppliers, like Escanaba, and sells it on the power market.
Escanaba had asked MISO to allow the power plant to be shut down temporarily because the city was purchasing electricity from a power supplier as a cost-savings measure.
In May, MISO denied the request to idle the plant. In refusing the request, MISO was required to pay expenses to keep the plant operating as a regional power source.
Following a lengthy review process which included criticisms from the stakeholders who will be assessed the costs, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved MISO's request, explained O'Toole.
Once the monies are received from MISO, they will be placed in the city's electric fund to offset the deficit loss of the power plant, O'Toole said.
Escanaba will be reimbursed for costs to operate the plant from June 15, 2012 up to the time it owns the plant to June 14 of this year. The plant is in the process of being sold to Escanaba Green Energy (EGE).
If the facility is sold prior to June 14 – which is the end of the year-long period MISO is paying for the plant's operation – payment of operating expenses will be transferrable to the new owner.
O'Toole noted that this is the first time MISO has submitted such a request and received approval from FERC. The city administration was informed of FERC's approval of the System Support Resource agreement on Tuesday.
Mayor Pro Tem Brady Nelson expressed his gratitude for the city administrators who have been working on the process for MISO to reimburse the city and pay for operating expenses for the year-long period.
Escanaba submitted the shutdown request in December 2011, asking MISO for permission to idle the plant for 36 months with generation available within a month's notice. The city wanted to idle the facility because it's less expensive to buy power compared to burning coal to generate electricity.
Since Jan. 1, 2012, the city has been buying energy from NextEra, an energy supplier from Juno Beach, Fla.
For the past year, the city has been negotiating a sale agreement with EGE which plans to buy the coal-fueled plant to convert it to burn biomass. EGE has agreed to purchase the facility for $1.6 million.
EGE is in the process of acquiring $30 million from investors to pay for the plant and cover the costs to convert it into a biomass-fueled facility.
O'Toole informed council Thursday that company officials said EGE is close to reaching a final financial agreement with its partners. EGE is expected to announce a sale closing date with the city at council's joint meeting with the Electric Advisory Committee on Wednesday.


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To the Journal editor:
The absolutely most difficult task I have ever done is presiding over the burial of my wife Nancy, to whom I have been married to since May 5, 1962.
This gigantically trying time would have been impossible without the love exercised by David of Swanson Lundquist Funeral Home and Cheryl and Russ of Holy Cross Cemetery.
The burial service was entitled "Love is a Song" and was punctuated by readings from the Book of Revelation as well as multiple songs.
Notable among the latter were "There will never be anyone else but you," by Ricky Nelson and Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath my Wings."
Again, thank you David, Cheryl and Russ.
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Lenovo Group reportedly plans to can the premium ThinkPad X300-series laptops in order to concentrate on ultra-portable X-series and performance T-series machines. The move seems to be more than strange considering the fact that there is an ongoing fight on the market of 13" notebooks for best functionality and reliability, which ThinkPad X301 seems to be winning at least on certain markets.
According to Wang Liping, a marketing director at Lenovo, ThinkPad X-series 12" notebooks command 45% of global business notebook market, reports Sina web-site. Although the number seems impressive, it should be noted that there are few manufacturers apart from Lenovo, who actually make 12" laptops for businesses. At present there are different models within the ThinkPad X-series - which was originally targeted at frequently travelling eXecutives - offering screens with 11.6", 12.1" and 13.3" diagonal. Lenovo believes that the latter will gradually disappear.
Lenovo believes that machines like ThinkPad T410s - which are both slim (1.77kg, 0.83"/21.1mm) and powerful, but which are not as slim as the X301 (1.42kg, 0.73"-0.92"/18.6mm-23.4mm) - appeal more to those, who demand high performance, whereas products with 12.1" screens are better suited for those, who demand maximum portability. As a result, the solution that tries to combine enough performance, functionality and portability, should be canned, in Lenovo's opinion.
In fact, IBM ThinkPad X-series always consisted of small notebooks and introduction of the X300 with 13.3" screen seemed a bit controversial. However, with the launch of the X301 model that has more powerful ultra low-voltage microprocessor, 1440x900 screen resolution, excellent materials, integrated DVD drive, renowned reliability, yet excellent portability amid the comfort of a 14" notebook, it became pretty clear that market niche is developing. Indeed, it does. So far many other manufacturers introduced their 13.3" ultra-slim models.
But Lenovo's ThinkPad X301 seems to be at least among the most successful models, if not the most successful one. The two years old ThinkPad X301 costs more ($2379) than newer Apple Macbook Air ($1799) or Dell Adamo XPS ($1899) and Lenovo shows no signs of dropping the price, which means that the demand towards the notebook does exist. Obviously, the market would appreciate a new version of the X300-series, but perhaps Lenovo wants to concentrate on mass markers for both X and T series and does not want to compete against its own "sweet-spot" product.
Wang Liping said that starting from late 2010 the ThinkPad X300-series would start to vanish into oblivion.


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Guys in your opinion why doesn't radio play Pauls music?? On another site someone suggested that Paul needs to write harder rocking songs. I think that's a bunch of crap, because Lonely Road rocks pretty hard and radio didn't play that and radio didn't play the Run Devil Run album either and it definitely rocks!!
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In short: PB potential, bad weather, potential for better organisationIn full: The weather conditions were unfortunate (for August!) but then I've come to learn that's all part of the challenge on the day. There appeared to be problems with the mile markers and overall the amount of clear signage was problematic. Generally though, there was a distinct lack of marshals which meant crossing roads unprotected and having to rely on watching the people in front as to where to go. That being said, the brave marshals who were there did extremely well and deserve our thanks. For next year I would like to see improved organisation on the field to start (signs on the seafront pointed to 'race start' away from the field), more marshals throughout the course and more accurate signage. Nice medal and standard goodie bag received on completion. Would do this again, but let's learn from this first one.Date of review: August 11, 2014
In short: Well-organised and a quick course only let down by poor finishing funnelIn full: This is my third time out at the Colchester HM and it was a lovely day for it. The stadium makes for an appropriate start/finish venue and the marshalls on the whole appear well-motivated and encouraging. The medal was really good (and heavy!) with a typical goodie bag offered on completion of the event.The closed (road) section of the course is well-organised and marshalled although when you leave the town for a more rural environment, the traffic can become an issue to run along with. The crossroad junction at mile 11-12 was particularly messy and needed appropriate traffic management, not marshalls watching the chaos! The funnel at the finish line was ridiculous! I was stood in a queue for around 25 minutes and really needed to be sat down in the shade somewhere, not stuck in a crowd! All the goodie items should be in a single bag, offered from both sides which would help disperse the tired crowd. Having runners re-enter this area (along with spectators) made for a very messy arrangement. More toilets ahead of the race would be useful although it is good of the stadium organisers to allow use of their facilities.I would be happy to do this event again, just some continued teething troubles to sort out.Date of review: March 17, 2014
In short: Very well orgainsed event, challenging but definately worthwhile.In full: For the fee, this is a very well organised and generous package. Transport, medal, goodie bag, support, organisation - even the weather was decent for November! Massive credit goes to the race organisers and marshalls for their support throughout - always clapping and encouraging. This was my 4th consecutive outing to Stevenage and will be glad to do no. 5 next year.Marshalls held traffic well although despite the warning, a lot of runners wore earphones. The inclines were energy sapping which is more a statement about my current level of fitness although the last 0.1 mile around the track is fun!Date of review: November 4, 2013
In short: Great atmosphere, good conditions, hilly, good day out!In full: This was my first run in St. Albans and I look forward to entering again next year! The whole event was extremely well organised given the number of people participating over several events although the only difficulty was with the baggage store - an extremely long queue! Otherwise this was a really good day out on closed roads with an abundance of water stations and numerous cheery marshalls. A nice little medal and goodie bag (plus lolly!) rounded off a good day out. The hills were quite tiring though and the last mile or so made more difficult as you weren't aware of where the finish line was. Running through the oark was particularly crowded at the beginning including some awkward surfaces which couldn't be seen given the number of people. I was informed by a parking stewards however that the car park at the school would be locked up by 1.30pm. This meant having to rush back and leave the event early - surely parking facilities should be open all day? Overall I'd be happy to run this again.Date of review: June 10, 2013
In short: Good course, organisation to improve for next year.In full: My second attempt at this event, definitley has PB potential. The stadium setting makes a great location but the queues getting in! Learning from last year, I left early so I wasn't getting stressed whilst having to wait to get into the complex. On another event I did, a coach shuttle service was put on - this could be arranged from the train station to the stadium (a short drive along the bus route) which would certinaly reduce the number of cars trying to get in. Baggage area didn't appear overly generous (this is a football stadium!) and I thought the number of toilets were pretty low given the capacity entrance field. Marshalling was great and generally improved upon over last year but again aggressive drivers were my biggest concern. Being a road race we all have to be that extra bit careful particularly on the second 'country' half of the race. The road closures that were present appeared effective, but the traffic leap-frogging groups of runners along the main Boxted straight road in the final 2-3 miles i think is asking for problems. It encourages drivers to overtake at speed to get past as many runners as possible only to enevitably brake sharply and force their way into the running pack when a vehicle in the opposite direction appears. That being said, some runners need greater road sense as they could help themselves (and others) by keeping to the left. A great finish to the line, altough with the encroaching crowds made for a tight finish. There also needs to be more space after the line for the chips to be removed and collection of goodies etc. A good medal although a date on it would be nice. Traffic leaving the stadium was possibly more difficult than entering! Will look to do this again next year.Date of review: March 20, 2013
In short: Great value, great marshalls, with PB potential.In full: Despite the poor weather, the whole event was well organised. I understood that a lot of people mugged it off due to the rain which was a shame, but overall it was a good day. Loads of credit goes to the marshalls, who were friendly, smiley, ever helpful and encouraging. One was even singing! Not what I would call a flat course but negotiating the underpasses is much better than being on the road! Nice little medal too - will be back next year!Date of review: November 6, 2012
In short: Reasonably quick and well-organised event, albeit traffic problems.In full: Overall this was a really good event. My first time in Colchester and a well-organised race starting/finishing at the football stadium made it even better. I ran a PB so really quite happy with that however there were a couple of niggles. Early on in the race (first half or so) marhshalls were really good at closing roads and junctions etc. Later on, impatient drivers were causing difficulties. As a road race, there is an extra level of awareness runners need, to keep themselves safe. That being said, and as I saw posted on here already, if the race organisers feel that junctions merit having marshalls to control the traffic, they need to marshall EFFECTIVELY. Not an easy job I'm sure particularly with 'difficult' drivers but a lot of marshalls appeared quite young. I had a near miss with a car that although initially stationary when I decided to cross the roundabout, wasn't actually looking at me but rather the car that had just been let through and so pulled out (aggressively) in front of me - could have been a very different outcome! Living to run another day, the mile markers didn't feel to be quite right and an additional water station in the last quarter would have been useful. Medal was nice although a date would've been good too. Very popular event and I look forward to running it again next year.Date of review: March 13, 2012
In short: Great value, well-organised and good atmosphere.In full: This is my second go at the half-marathon event in Stevenage. A well-organised event by the club (as usual) with a great show of support from the large volunteer group. Definately possible for a personal best time over a reasonably level course. Decent scenery away from the roads and good encouragement throughout. Queuing for the toilets in the last 20 mins before the race start could be more of a pain, but that little niggle is more than made up for with a quality little running shoe trophy/memento for this 25th anniversary half-marathon event. Well done Spartans!Date of review: December 5, 2011
In short: Lovely views helped with the forecast bad weather staying away for long periods. Instructions appeared detailed but when read in a large field, quickly became ambiguous. Inevitably, several miles were added which increased the frustration.In full: Being an Ultramarathon beginner I had high hopes for this event. By the end I did not feel that it was the distance that got the better of me however. Whilst the course instructions appeared detailed, it became clear early on that there was plenty of room for interpretation when faced with tracks through fields, following hedgelines and the like. It would be easy to blame the runners that got lost that they wern't reading the instructions clearly. However whilst many finished without these apparent problems, I got the impression they already knew the course (at least partially) which obviously helped! Sections of the event were held on country lanes (60mph territory) which in the absence of paths had the potential for serious safety concerns. The volunteers were great with their well-stocked checkpoints making for welcome sights! As for suggestions, I think there is a strong need for course markers particularly between checkpoints. There was too much opportunity between them for getting lost. I think it would have only required minimal effort to put down posts, flags, ribbons tied to trees etc especially when the course was followed to write the instructions.Date of review: July 18, 2011
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (84 votes).
In short: Excellently organised undulating 20In full: My first 20 miler (hence a PB) and really enjoyed it. Very friendly & excellently organised. A little bit warm on the day but loads of water stations. Undulating rather than hilly. Appreciated the welcome home and the chocolate but not the medal - personal pref but rather have something useful. Bottle of beer maybe!Date of review: March 24, 2014
In short: Awesome race, brilliantly organisedIn full: I keep coming back to this race because it's so brilliantly done. Facilities are brilliant. Nice bacon sardines, tea, coffee and cake at the end. It's easy to get to and parking is a breeze. The two lap format makes it great to practice pacing for a spring marathon. There's a few hills so it is a bit of a challenge if you're used to flatter running.Plenty of water on the course and sweets and gels if you want those too. Can't really fault it.Date of review: March 18, 2014
In short: Poor, unhelpful and unprofessional timing peopleIn full: I turned up late for the race, had a chat with the race director who was understanding and did a good job. I was very unimpressed and shocked at the level of unprofessionalism by the Timing Chip people.. Moaning and groaning, and everything a big issue, Especially the silly little teanager who clearly did not want to be there giving it all the lip....They issued me with a number, no chip, no pins for the number. No dought the race would have been good and by reading the comments it was. Its just a pitty that these people spoit it...Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: Very welcoming for all abilitiesIn full: I ran the Spring version as part of my Marathon training and wanted to do it again because I enjoyed it so much. Better this time round given the change in start / finish position and despite the weather the Marshalls were great again. I do wonder if a number of people decided not to do it given the forecast but that was their loss as it actually only rained for 15 or so miles....Date of review: November 1, 2010
In full: Completely disagree that this was not a slower pace/beginner's race. Although an experienced runner I will never be quick; got round in 3:41 which I was ecstatic about having expected nearly 4 hours. Was encouraged all the way by fantastic marshals & smiles at the finish. Loved the medal & mars bar! I always take a flask of tea to races & gels/nutrition to carry on the run.Date of review: October 18, 2010
In short: A great race: good organisation and very friendly atmosphere overcame the dismal weather.Date of review: October 9, 2010
In short: Good fun, despite the awful weather, well organised and very friendlyDate of review: October 7, 2010
In short: Clearly aimed at the better runner and a poor/average runner will feel out of placeIn full: If you are a 10 minute mile guy/guyess, this is not the race for you. I finished in 3;25 and could not even get a cup of tea at the end as the catering had packed up and gone. Details not sent by post and on the day, the safety pins were rationed to 2 per person (note the comment about safety pins from the organisers in the context of cancellations/refunds). Water stations roughly every three miles but only water - no juice/sports drinks. Energy gels available but you need to stop and get them as they were not offered with the water.All in all a disappointment. The course is nice and I could have enjoyed it but getting nothing whatsoever to drink when I finished was a huge disappointment. There wasn't even a Lucozade in the finishers' goodies.Date of review: October 6, 2010
In short: Well organised with a nice mix of flat fast airfield and undulating Surrey roads.In full: Second time I have run this, and the slight revision to the way that the route was run really worked.Fantastic Job! I will be back for more in March 2011.Date of review: October 5, 2010
In short: Well organised - just not keen on the road sections with no pavementsIn full: Did the 10 miler. Race was well organised, with cheerful marshalls, who remained smiling despite the rain.Only thing I wasn't keen of was running along the busy countryroads, with no pavements, with the cars coming up behind you, so weren't really sure where they were. Not sure if there was a reason why we couldn't run facing the traffic. To be honest I'm amazed there wasn't an accident - in particular one runner in front of me who decided to run across a junction without looking to see if a car was coming - a very narrow miss!!!! Also concerning to see a number of runners running with headphones despite Events to Live threatening to disqualify anyone who did. The roads were narrow, so commonsense not to use headphones in order not to put yourself, or any of the marshalls at risk.Also agree with the person about the pre race instructions on how to get to the aerodrome - definitely could be clearer - in particular saying Stovolds Hill was off the A281 - when in fact it was off another road. A bit of sweating whether we would find the place in time.All in all a fine race and hopefully in Spring will be up for the 20 miler..... the excellent medal is definitely an incentive to run it again....Date of review: October 4, 2010
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I'm not the biggest soccer fan here by any stretch, but it's gotten progressively more and more interesting following this team. I can't remember the last time I anticipated a USMNT game instead of just stumbling upon one currently in progress. I'm looking forward to the game tonight.
Costa Rica is pissed...PISSED...about the US turning on the snow machine and controlling the weather in order to unfairly and underhandedly steal a game that the Costa Ricans obviously deserved to win. They are exacting their revenge like a bunch of 6th graders by not extending the usual courtesies like, you know, game balls and a place to practice, to the USMNT team ahead of their match tonight. They even egged their bus.
Good times all around and makes me excited to watch the match.
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I was shopping through vendors' sites for some sheng and I wondered which factories I could narrow down my search to.
Then I wondered about how Menghai, Guangdong and Boyou seem to have a lot of cooked pu available while other factories like Xiaguan, Yunnan Six Famous Tea Mountains and Golden Sail seem to have a lot more Raw pu available.
This caused me to wonder, yet again (I like to wonder), about a rule of thumb that may exist that I am not aware of. A general guideline that pu-enthusiasts follow when selecting their tea. I'm hoping there is, though I'm sure if varies from person to person.
But there may be some steadfast beliefs about which Factory excells in production of one type of pu-erh or another.
So...what do you think?