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Salty - True, and it helps if you know Sign Language. It gets you quite accustomed to taking in information through the eyes, and helps you "Hear" when the message is not "loud". Anyone can have good observation skills, I just notice that my Deaf friends all are exceptionally good at it. I could consider myself to be "lucky" - I'm hard of hearing enough to know Sign Language, and can hear enough to talk with most people, especially ones who speak slow and clear.
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hostility or not.
like anything in life...have the right attitude...blow it off...be yourself...bee respectful...be an open mind....don't take things personal.
you have little control over others...so take what you can from them...good and bad...learn...and then pay it forward
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I joined a local beekeeping association and only seem to be criticized from one of the leaders of the group. they had a tbh and lost it over the winter they decided to do away with it and now don't seem to want to have anything to do with them. they also lost 3 langs that same winter. I was hoping to find a mentor to help me succeed with my hobby. i will look for a new group to join and read a lot to help me learn.
Heck I wouldn't caste them aside too quickly, I'm not familiar with your area but generally there are not a lot of Top Bar groups.
The guy cannot be too bigoted or he would not have got a TBH in the first place. However sounds like he is not your guy but just look for someone who knows bees.
First TBH's I was involved with, I never read any books on them but I do know bees, I was able to get excellent results by top bar standards and help others do the same. It's more about knowing bees rather than all the drivel that gets talked about why this or that hive design is better.
Figure out who in the group is successful with their bees, and out of them find one who is not too prejudiced to help you and is willing to. For me I didn't find working with TBH's hard at all.
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I made one TBH along with a lang just to see what they are like. To put it simple I prefer the lang. But that is me. I see where the next guy woudl favor the TBH. That is all well and good. but the limitations and disadvantages of both are real. As long as the TBH hive holds up I have decided to use it to harvest cut comb honey. Easy to get into , No heavy lifting. Super easy to find the queen and inspect the brood nest and I find it far less necessary to do so. Harder to get put back together when the bees are all over the place but inspections still take far less time. I think it makes a great learning tool but is not as adaptable as the lang as the colony progresses.
The lang has a huge disadvantage particularly to the beginner in the fact it is adaptable. proper management of that adaptability is not always easy you can make it bigger you can make it smaller. but knowing just when to which is not always easy. Plus it's components come in a wide variety. everything from varied sizes of boxes to specialized bottom boards. feeders. covers. excluders. includers. and you name it. I am waiting for the revolving door entrance to be made. All of this not only leads to confusion in equipment selection but an abundance of excess and sometimes unnecessary equipment. Lang present a storage issue that TBH's do not have. you put the equipment back in the hive with a TBH. when all those huge boxes of honey come off a lang. you have to have a place to keep them until next year.
To ,me all beekeeping equipment has that feel that it was derived from the trash laying around when the person tried to design it. just because they are production made now does not change the fact they where basically barely make due designs. The TBH directly falls into that category. the very reason it was made was for people that have nothing to make hives from. The design of the lang was determined more by the dimensions of tossed out apple crates than the needs of the bees or the beekeeper. I have never seen any serious consideration of the impact that the completely unnatural expansion and contraction of the hive has on bees. I suspect ti cannot be good. I do see alto of comments on how good it is not on the backs of beekeepers to lift a deep of honey. Yet they still make them that big. TI is fairly common knowledge that bees will build the nest either near the entrance to the hive or at the tip of it. yet the lang hive will both. move the entrance around on the bees in some cases. and locate the nest at the bottom of the colony. I have read that bees will move up in winter and back down in the summer. I have not found this to be true. but that the bees work there way around the hive in a circle. A barrel woudl be more suitable to bees than a box. it is also tremendously inconvenient to have the brood nest under hundreds of lbs of honey. Yet a solution has never been found for that yet.
I have heard at times that queenless bees will produce more honey because they do not expend resources on rearing brood. yet not one honey production management method includes removing the bees from their queen. not even for a short period of time.
Where is the thought processes that lead to innovation? Buried under centuries of "This is how it has always been done"? They used to bleed people to remove the bad blood also. somewhere along the line they gave that up. I believe the lang hive should have been given up long ago also. That it is not is a testament that beekeeping is going nowhere fast. and has been doing so for a very long time. So do it any way you choose. but most of all try not to do it any way anyone else has ever tried. I don't think many of them are doing it very well anyway. They are doing it so bad that they make headlines regularly.
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If you feed it frames of open brood you can stop the impulse for the workers to start laying.
While I am a very new beekeeper, and my only two hives are both TBHes, I am curious as to what you may have been working on to follow your own advice. What sort of "thinking outside of the Langstroth box" have you been doing?
As you've pointed out, the Langs have been in use for well over a hundred years. During that time the changes appear to have been confined primarily to refining the basic idea--plastic foundation, different sized supers, 8-frame instead of 10, that sort of thing. Management of the Langs has evolved to incorporate the new problems such as mites and beetles, with other refinements as experience has added to the general knowledge. In the end, it's still the same basic boxes with the same basic principles.
So why is that? Is it because Langstroth got the basics right even if he did start with orange crates because they were handy? Is it because any additional complexity would make a hive too expensive or no be doable because of the bees themselves? Is it because in all this time no one has had an "Aha!" moment where an idea crystalized into something revolutionary? Is it because the Langs have proven to be the most efficient at honey production and coincidentally easy to secure for trucking across the US for polination? Or is is simply because it works, so why mess with success?
I was going to add regulations to the mix, but my impression is that the biggie when it comes to hives is to be able to inspect each frame, and that seems to me to be a capability any innovator would want to incorporate anyway so I discarded it.
Don't get me wrong--I don't disagree with the idea that the current situation may not be sustainable or that there might be a better way. But it is a very complex issue, and in the end we may find that for its purpose the basic Lang is indeed the most effective hive available and will continue to be so as long as the goals are maximize honey production and provide polinators.
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You wouldn't need a ton of brood to keep the girls from starting to lay. If the brood is over a day old they can't make queen cells from it, but the brood will still be releasing pheromones. I've never done this, I've just read about it.
> If the brood is over a day old they can't make queen cells from it
How do you define brood? I would have thought eggs and larva would fit the general definition of brood.
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Good point. Eggs hatch into brood. Brood that is under two days old can be raised into a queen.
Like I said before, I never did the whole remove queen method of making more honey, I just read about it. I know a lot of folks would remove any queen cells that are developed if you put in young brood.


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During her book tour, Creech met up with TFK Kid Reporter Faye Collins. They talked about The Great Unexpected as well as Creech's Newbery-Medal winning book, Walk Two Moons.
How does it feel to release a new book?
It's exciting. It looks so different. The first time you ever see it in this form, it's like, "Whoa! It's a real book! It's going to be in stores!"
How did you come up with the plot of The Great Unexpected?
I started out with this image of the young girl, Naomi, in my mind and knew she was in a small town, Blackbird Tree. I saw her just walking through the meadow, and there was this tree and something fell out of it. That's all I really knew when I started. When I get that kind of image in my mind, I write really fast to see what the story's going to be. There's this story in Blackbird Tree and this story in Ireland, and I knew they were going to connect; I just didn't know how. I let the story tell itself to me. At the end of each chapter, my mind is kind of working on what will happen next.
Who is your favorite character in the book?
I think it's the narrator, Naomi. But, I'd have to say that Finn boy [is] pretty cool. I also like Lizzie even though she would drive me crazy as my friend. She's so positive and up and buoyant, and she tells the truth, which is good, even though sometimes you don't want to know the truth!
What do you think readers enjoy most about your books?
I think they most enjoy the mystery and the humor. From what I've heard from kids—I get lots and lots of letters—that's what they enjoy most. They also like individual characters like, "Oh, I really like Naomi," or "I really love Mrs. Kavanagh."
What was the greatest part about winning the Newberry Medal for Walk Two Moons?
It was so fun and so scary! But the greatest part was the excitement that my whole family had and how friends and people I didn't even know, complete strangers, were excited. That made me feel like I had given a gift to each of them, something that they treasure, and there's nothing really better than that.
What do you think made Walk Two Moons so unique?
That is a really good question, and I have no idea! I think what made it special was that it was very different from the other books that had come out that year. I think it was the first really long book for young readers. It was also a complicated book in that it had three storylines and people thought, "Well you can't do that. It's hard for kids." But I think the Newbery Committee found its serious message wrapped in humor very enticing to children. And the characters sort of made it stand out that year.
What is your favorite book?
I would say Shiloh (by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor) because it's popular with kids, and it's got a serious message with some humor in it. There's just something so perfect about that book. It's not very long. It's very sweet but not drippy sweet!
How often do you get back to Surrey, England, and do you miss it?
It has turned out to be about every five years. I miss it a lot because it was a big chunk of our lives. You spend 18 years in a place, and a chunk of it just goes with you, and you feel like you left part of yourself there. What I really miss about it is the little villages. We'd take lovely walks everyday. It was definitely part of my heart.
What are your plans for the future?
First, finish packing and move to Maine to be closer to my grandkids and spend more time with them. I'd also like to maybe continue to write a book a year or every other year. My next book, which is called The Boy on the Porch, will come out next year, about this time. It's a smaller book. It's about a young couple who lives out in the country, and then one morning they find a boy on their porch, asleep on a chair. They don't know where he's come from or why he's there, and he doesn't speak, and that's where the title comes from.

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A huge team of modders, inspired by forum topics at GTAMaps.net, have recently created a brand new total conversion for San Andreas named You Are Here. The mod completely replaces San Andreas with a whole new game that mixes in horror and adventure.
The game starts when you wake up in an abandoned city, not knowing who or where you are. Nobody else seems to be around, but the area has a creepy vibe to it. To gather information about what's going on, you navigate through buildings and basements to piece together clues. You'll find, though, that you are definitely not alone!
It's pretty cool to see how it was incorporated into San Andreas (almost everything has changed, but features like the aiming in SA have stayed). The only downside to the mod is the broken English in which the script is written, but it's still a fun game to try out and pass the time - hey, it's free! Be sure to make a copy of your original San Andreas folder, though, since this mod makes the actual game unplayable. Enjoy!
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Release date: 9/6/05
The only hockey game to exclusively feature the greatest player of all time, Gretzky NHL 2006, exclusively for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, returns to the ice this fall with all-new gameplay modes and features promising to deliver the most realistic and action-packed hockey game available. The title introduces an all-new Wayne vs. Wayne mode where gamers earn "99 Time" and can temporarily activate Gretzky to go six-on-five against opponents or alternately defend against him when an opponent activates 99 Time. Gretzky NHL 2006 also features Team Chemistry, a new gameplay system where players are rewarded with top-notch play from teammates for sharing the puck and playing tough defense.
Other gameplay enhancements for the new season include a revamped Franchise Mode where gamers become owners, and an expanded Rivalry Mode where statistics on head-to-head battles are recorded and tracked. Officially licensed by the NHL, NHLPA, and AHL, the title also allows gamers a chance to suit up and skate with their favorite team in either league. With returning features such as EyeToy functionality, online gameplay, and ability to play as the Great One himself, Gretzky NHL 2006 is prepared to deliver the ultimate hockey experience.


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Christy Ann gets to drink on the job at her Chicago bar.
DRINK OF CHOICE is vodka with pineapple. Working at Sound Bar, one of Chicago's biggest nightclubs, we get to drink on the job. We're in a club—we're supposed to have fun!
MY DANCER'S LEGS are from running up and down the stairs in five-inch heels. Trust me, it's a great workout, especially for my butt.
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Huerfano County family evacuates
WALSENBURG, Colo. - A Huerfano County family is doing its best to stay positive as it gets ready to spend another night evacuated.
The East Peak Fire is forcing dozens out of their homes.
John Mall High School, in Walsenburg, was opened as an evacuation shelter, but now Walsenburg is on pre-evac status.
"Every time I looked out, I would see the beautiful scenery, and it's just hard," said Hannah Mercier.
It's a sight that brings Mercier to tears.
What use to be her old high school is now her temporary home.
"I went into my kids' room and starting packing some of their clothes because I didn't know for how long I'd be evacuated for," said Mercier.
She has three young daughters.
"I have to stay strong for three of my kids," said Mercier.
Her husband helped her pack up their belongings and drove the family to the school.
"It's been a surreal experience," said Mercier.
The shelter was open to evacuees hours after the fire erupted.
"We had 180 people stay here. One-hundred-fifty were scouts; the rest were residents from the area," said Bill Fortune with the American Red Cross.
The Boys Scouts will be leaving by the end of the day, but the volunteers aren't going anywhere.
"We are here as long as they need us," said Fortune.
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McCarran Airport is close to Las Vegas Boulevard (the Strip) so it's easy to access the companies offering helicopter rides over the resorts. The sights are particularly spectacular after dark when the colourful neon signs are switched on.
Maverick Helicopters® offers VIP-level service from various departure locations, including Las Vegas. Whether it is a Grand Canyon Helicopter tour, a flight above the Las Vegas Strip, you are sure to experience a breathtaking tour of the most beautiful scenery in the Western United States. Maverick Grand Canyon Tours offers the highest level of safety and service in the industry and has over 19 years' experience of making dreams come true! Tickets can be booked through WestJet Vacations.
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Beyond the Strip, off-road adventures abound in all directions. To the west of Las Vegas, Death Valley stands as the largest national park in the contiguous United States, and is also the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere. To the south, the Mojave Desert offers stunning petrified sand dunes and petroglyphs. To the east, the Grand Canyon's South Rim is accessible via historic Route 66 (now integrated into the I-40).
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Visit Hoover Dam
One of Las Vegas's most popular attractions is the Hoover Dam, about a 45-minute drive from the Strip. Built during the Great Depression, Hoover Dam not only provided much-needed jobs, but it also tamed the wild Colorado River.
You can walk across this concrete landmark – crossing from Nevada into Arizona in the process – or take a hard-hat tour deep inside. There, you'll see the giant turbines that generate electricity for Las Vegas and much of southern California. Leave time to watch the 10-minute film describing the innovative technology used to build the dam.
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Go to the top of the Stratosphere Tower
The Stratosphere tower is a must-see in Las Vegas. At a whopping 350 metres tall, the tower is the tallest freestanding structure west of the Mississippi River. In just a few seconds, double-decker elevators whisk you to the observation decks, where you'll be able to spot hotels and the magnificent Red Rock Canyon. It also features a revolving restaurant where the views are especially beautiful after dark. Thrill-seekers can even bungee jump off the top of the tower or ride its roller-coaster.
Admire the fountains at Bellagio
The giant, graceful fountains, made famous through appearances on TV and in Hollywood movies, rise from the man-made lake off Las Vegas Boulevard. Every 15 to 30 minutes (depending on time and day), hundreds of jets shoot skyward, playfully swaying to music ranging from classical pieces to Elvis's Viva Las Vegas.
Take pictures of the Eiffel Tower
This half-size replica of the iconic Parisian landmark is the focal point of the Paris Las Vegas resort. Near the casino, an elevator takes you on a 50-storey climb to the outdoor observation deck – a perfect place to take pictures of some of the Strip's most famous hotels. It also offers a clear, bird's-eye view of the Bellagio fountains just across the street. You'll also find the Eiffel Tower Restaurant on the 11th floor.
Indulge in the Fremont Street Experience
Years before the first hotel was built on the Strip, downtown Las Vegas was the centre of the action. Today, it's still a hive of activity, thanks in part to the Fremont Street Experience. This area has now been converted into a pedestrian mall covered by a canopy the length of five football fields.
Each evening, the canopy's 12.5 million LEDs flash in time to music, creating a spectacular, free sound and light show. Along the street, you'll also find some historic sights, including Binion's casino and the Golden Gate, the city's first hotel. It's also a popular venue for free concerts.
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Embrace the feel of Venice, right down to the gondolas with singing gondoliers travelling slowly down a canal winding through this shopping district. Hop aboard for a short ride past the various retailers. Then, retrace your steps on land where Italian-inspired street entertainers greet visitors on the sidewalks.
Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
"In Vegas, there's no place like Rome" is the catchphrase for these 160 stores. Don't miss the replicas of the Trevi and Triton fountains. And, for a unique view of the reflecting pool, hop aboard the spiral escalator – an attraction in its own right. When you need a break, pause to watch the free Fall of Atlantis fountain show where animatronics tell the story of King Atlas's struggle to determine which of his children will succeed him. The show runs at the top of every hour, but spaces fill up quickly.
Crystals at CityCentre Las Vegas
It's not uncommon to see items like a diamond and emerald necklace priced at more than US$700,000 at this luxurious shopping spot. Here, upscale retailer Louis Vuitton has a large outlet built on three levels, which ranks among the five biggest Vuitton stores in the world.
Bonanza Gift Shop
Located on the Strip a couple of blocks south of the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower, this store bills itself as The World's Largest Gift Shop. Here you'll find Las Vegas-themed coffee mugs, key chains, pens and pencils, trivets, dice clocks and probably just about anything else you can imagine. You'll also find better prices here than at the hotel shops.
ENVY (Renaissance Hotel) (Brunch, $)
Sunday Champagne brunches are popular in Las Vegas and this steak house just east of the Strip in the Renaissance Hotel offers not only a tasty buffet-style meal, but also some of the finest entertainment in town.
Indulge in freshly baked pastries, shrimp and crab while enjoying music by Wes Winters, a self-taught pianist whose repertoire includes a tribute to Liberace!
You might want to catch a taxi to and from this restaurant since Sunday brunch here includes unlimited sparkling wine, mimosas and "build your own" bloody mary cocktails.
Golden Steer (Steak House, $$$)
At this steak house a block off the Strip, you can dine on fine food while soaking up the atmosphere of 1960s Las Vegas. Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin – the ringleaders of the group known as the Rat Pack – used to be regulars here. Back in the day, the restaurant also hosted such legends as Natalie Wood, Elvis Presley and Joe DiMaggio.
The ambiance remains rather unchanged today and the food is still delicious. Try a melt-in-your-mouth filet fit for royalty or one of the many seafood or Italian options.
Joël Robuchon (MGM Grand) (French, $$$$)
Generally considered the creme de la creme of Las Vegas cuisine, Joel Robuchon features the fine French creations of its namesake founder. At this elegant Michelin three-star restaurant, you can order from the a la carte or prix fixe menus. The 16-course tasting menu changes seasonally, but it may include such mouth-watering delicacies as Oscetra caviar, black truffles, frog legs, scallops and calf's liver.
KGB (Harrah's) (American, $)
The initials KGB stand for Kerry's Gourmet Burgers. Celebrity chef Kerry Simon believes in making food fun, so come prepared for large portions and shakes with a twist.
Start with an order of waffle fry nachos – a combination of waffle fries, cheddar cheese, sloppy joe meat and jalapenos that easily serves two or three people. Then dive into one of KGB's unique burgers, whether it's the BBQ bacon burger topped with smoked Gouda and crispy onions or the Thanksgiving turkey burger complete with stuffing and cranberry sauce! Leave room for a Captain Crunch shake as well.
miX (Mandalay Bay) (Fusion/Eclectic, $$$)
This restaurant features contemporary and classic French and American dishes, but what truly sets it apart is the jaw-dropping view. Perched atop Mandalay Bay, the restaurant has tables with unsurpassed views of the Strip, especially amazing and romantic after dark. Even the washrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with great views of the city.
Mon Ami Gabi (Paris Las Vegas) (Fusion/Eclectic, $$)
The food at Mon Ami Gabi is delightful, but many people come for the great people-watching from the eatery's outdoor tables. They sit adjacent to the sidewalk along Las Vegas Boulevard, elevated a few feet to provide a better view. The outdoor seating area gives you great views of the fountains at Bellagio directly across the street. You can't reserve an outdoor table, but they're worth the wait.
RM Seafood (Mandalay Bay) (Seafood, $$-$$$)
There are a few beef and chicken entrees on the menu at RM Seafood but celebrity chef Rick Moonen is heavy into fresh, never-frozen fish and seafood. If it's on the menu when you visit, try his combination of king crab and lobster, served over an appropriately small serving of pasta. The downstairs level provides casual and more affordable menu choices, while the upstairs is more refined. There, you'll find a five-course, fixed price menu with exotic offerings such as marinated octopus and smoked sturgeon.
Studio B Buffet (M Resort) (Buffet, $)
Las Vegas used to be known for its bargain-priced buffets and while the prices have gone up over the years, virtually every hotel still offers one. Studio B Buffet has floor-to-ceiling windows with great views of the Strip in the distance. It also has huge video monitors broadcasting cooking demonstrations live. And don't leave without a visit to the gelato bar. The homemade frozen delights that might set you back an extra US$15 elsewhere in town are included here with your meal.
The Steak House (Circus Circus) (Steak House, $$)
The Steak House has been serving up what many locals say are the best steaks in town since 1982. As you wait to be seated, take a peek into the giant, glass-walled fridge that houses some of biggest steaks and lobsters you'll ever see. As you're guided to your seat, you can't miss the aroma coming from the hickory flame grill. Here, knowledgeable servers expertly explain the difference between the types of steak cuts, so you know exactly what to expect.
Las Vegas is often considered a playground best reserved for adults. But that doesn't mean you have to leave the kids at home. There are plenty of activities to delight the entire family, particularly during the day, here in Vegas.
Take a bus tour around Las Vegas (all ages)
Open-top, double-decker buses are a good way to get yourself oriented in Las Vegas and there are a number of companies offering these tours. Ask your hotel concierge for recommendations (they'll be able to explain the key features of each tour). One operator provides a hop on/hop off service at a single price over any 48-hour period. Depending on time of day, you may see pirates battling outside the Treasure Island resort or a volcano erupting at The Mirage – all from the comfort of your seat.
Ride the Las Vegas Monorail (all ages)
This futuristic way to navigate the surprisingly large distances between the hotels on the Strip is a blast for adults and children. Given its uniqueness, it is quite a thrilling ride. The 6.4-km route runs east of most of the big hotels and it's a fun way to hopscotch from the Las Vegas Hilton at one end of the line to the MGM Grand at the other. Both single-ride tickets and unlimited ride day passes are available.
Sweeten up at M&M's World (all ages)
The kids may never forgive you if a stop here isn't on your itinerary. This four-storey monument pays homage to the chocolate that's known for melting in your mouth, not in your hand. Here, you can even mix and match a selection of the famous candies in colours not available anywhere else. Kids of all ages will also enjoy the free 3D movie, I Lost My 'M' in Vegas, starring well-known mascots Red and Yellow.
Meet the creatures at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat (all ages)
Education and entertainment go hand-in-hand at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat, located outdoors at The Mirage. Come face-to-face with the legendary magicians' white tigers, along with panthers, lions and leopards.
Amuse the kids at the Adventuredome (Young children through teens)
This indoor amusement park is enclosed in a casing of reddish-pink glass at Circus Circus. It's located indoors to keep you cool even during the heat at the height of summer. It features 25 rides for both little kids and bigger ones too. Ride the Canyon Blaster, a double loop, double corkscrew roller coaster – the only indoor ride of its kind. "The wetter the better" is the motto of the Rim Runner ride and the wee ones will love the antics of SpongeBob SquarePants in the 4D theatre.
Play games at the Carnival Midway (Young children through teens)
Inside Circus Circus, trapeze artists and other acrobats perform daily at 11 a.m. Best of all, the circus acts are free. But don't be surprised if the kids beg to play a game of chance in an effort to win big, cuddly toys.
Learn more at the Discovery Children's Museum (Young children to tweens)
Located downtown, the Discovery Children's Museum is an inexpensive place to spend a couple of hours with the youngsters.
Take a picture of your own shadow, watch your family on TV or play 100 musical instruments with the mere swipe of a hand. The kids will even have an opportunity to don costumes and perform plays on stage. The various exhibits and programs encourage interaction that allows children to share in the many joys of discovery.
Haze (Aria Hotel and Casino, CityCentre) (Nightclub, $$$)
At Haze, located inside Aria at CityCenter, guests descend into the adult funhouse under a red canopy through an entryway of rusted steel walls, designed to look like a house of cards. Inside the club, the feeling you get is of a euphoric "haze" (hence the name). The high energy music is pumped from a high-tech sound system, while moving walls and uneven surfaces deliberately challenge your perception of reality.
Jubilee! at Bally's (Music Venue, $$)
Jubilee! is a classic show that has been headlining at Bally's since 1981 – and it still remains a hot ticket. This show combines talented singers and dancers wearing a variety of colourful, ornate costumes with lavish production. The 90-minute spectacle consists of seven acts. Some popular and original acts include the tales of Samson and Delilah and the sinking of the Titanic.
The elaborate sets change seamlessly as the story unfolds musically, beginning with farewell waves on the pier in Southampton before moving inside to a wood-paneled ballroom and ultimately to the "sinking" of a large model of the doomed ship. It's an unforgettable show that many come to see again and again.
Louie Anderson Theatre (Palace Station) (Comedy Clubs, $$)
The Louie Anderson LOL show features one of the biggest comedians around. Performing in a theatre named for him at Palace Station (just west of the Strip), the comic doesn't mind poking fun at himself or his family. Anderson consistently offers plenty of laughs – something not always guaranteed at other comedy clubs around town. And, despite the fact it's an evening show, Anderson won't have you blushing from risque jokes. In fact, he's proud of the fact he doesn't resort to foul language to make you chuckle.
Petrossian Lounge (Bellagio) (Piano Bar, $)
This is one of those places where folks head in search of a low-key nightclub experience. Sit back and enjoy a drink while listening to live piano music played on a Steinway grand. If you're in the mood for a cocktail, try one of the many specialty drinks on the menu. Bartenders Eron Smith and Suzanne Streeper created the Beleza, a concoction of Leblon Cachaca, Bacardi Limon, fresh basil and cracked black pepper. There's no cover charge here.
Golf and spa
Canyon Ranch SpaClub (The Venetian) ($$)
Canyon Ranch is a popular upscale chain of spas but its luxurious Vegas SpaClub is one of the best. At a sprawling 5,500 square metres, Canyon Ranch SpaClub boasts all the traditional spa treatments you desire, plus added amenities like a fitness centre and a 12-metre climbing wall.
Take in a Pilates class, yoga class or Aquavana – a series of state-of-the-art therapies that alternate hot and cold, multi-sensory experiences. Then, indulge in one of the spa's signature treatments such as the Mango Sugar Glo, a body scrub derived from natural sugars, jojoba and beta carotene.
Qua Baths and Spa (Caesars Palace) ($$)
You're bound to feel like a Roman goddess (or god) following a visit to this luxurious retreat with its inviting warm woods and soothing waterfalls. The spa's signature treatment is called Roman Rituals. It puts a modern spin on the glorious baths of ancient times. Don't miss the Laconium room, a super-heated gathering spot; the Arctic ice room, where snow falls from above; and the serene tea room, where a tea sommelier pairs beverages with treatments.
Spa & Salon Vdara (CityCenter) ($$$$)
This spa offers "holistic health supported by the healing power of nature." High-quality, natural ingredients are used in treatments here, such as the lemon verbena body polish and the French lavender soothing massage. Moving beyond the traditional spa setting, Vdara also offers six poolside spa cabanas.
Las Vegas golf
Bear's Best Las Vegas
Bear's Best Las Vegas is a compilation of holes from nearly a dozen Jack Nicklaus courses. This course gives players the chance to peek inside the gates of some top private and public facilities, without ever having to travel between several states and Mexico. Some of the replica holes include holes from Desert Mountain, Palmilla and PGA West. Of particular note are the black slag bunkers replicated from Old Works in Montana. This course is demanding yet fun and offers great views of Las Vegas. As of May 2011, green fees here ranged from US$69 to US$239.
The Chase at Coyote Springs
For the very best golf spots, you'll need to head a little outside of Vegas. The Chase (2008) is one of the best recent-vintage courses around, located just 40 minutes north of the city by car. Blind shots, split fairways, constant movement, false-fronted greens and ones with drop-off rears – you'll find them all here. Designer Jack Nicklaus ensures those with shorter drives are also rewarded, with a variety of tee placements that are as relevant as those all the way back. As of May 2011, green fees ranged from US$80 to US$175.
Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
This out-of-town golf resort has 54 holes of Pete Dye's own brand of fun. Paiute's Snow Mountain course rewards those willing to take risks. Sun Mountain is perfect for the plotting, deep thinking player. The third, Wolf, is simple brawn and keeps with Dye's trademark visual artifice, although there is one island green. This is "core" golf without any condos, hotel towers or roadways to obstruct the flow and endless vistas. As of May 2011, green fees ranged from US$63 to US$159.
TPC Las Vegas
This course is part of the network of PGA Tour clubs, many of which host or have hosted tour events. Bobby Weed and Ray Floyd's TPC is pure desert golf on both sides of (and often within) a rocky, cactus-strewn creek. It's a fair, stern test with Grade-A service and a pro shop to match. As of May 2011, green fees ranged from US$69 to US$229.
All-day adventures
Many people visit Las Vegas without ever straying from the Strip or downtown's popular Fremont Street. But, the surrounding desert offers plenty of delightful surprises. Many hotels operate tour buses to the desert areas and surrounding towns. You can even book airplane and helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon, about 440 km to the east. Your hotel concierge or WestJet Vacations sales centre representative will be able to provide you with specific information on the options available.
If you want to drive yourself, rental cars are available at the airport and at many resorts. As an added perk, most Vegas hotels offer free self-parking (generally covered) and free valet.
Walk the South Rim of the Grand Canyon
The granddaddy of all the out-of-town adventures in Las Vegas is the Grand Canyon. The popular South Rim in Grand Canyon National Park is about a four-and-a-half drive away in northwest Arizona.
Though not quite as showy, the West Rim is a little closer. Operated by the Hualapai Indian tribe, the main attraction is a glass walkway that takes you out over the canyon. The South Rim draws far more visitors with its dramatic scenery and awe-inspiring vistas of sheer rock walls in hues of coral, red and purple that plunge down to the Colorado River.
WestJet Vacations offers a variety of tours in and around the South Rim, catering to differing levels of physical exertion. If you prefer do-it-yourself options, you can also get ideas from the National Geographic Visitor Center (adjacent to the South Rim's park entrance) for suggested hiking trails. Just remember to bring plenty of water!
The Visitor Center also offers IMAX screenings of Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets, a feature film that explores the wonders of one of the world's most extraordinary natural attractions.
Explore the laid-back town of Laughlin
Whether you visit for a day or for several, a trip to the small town of Laughlin, Nevada, (about 117 km from Las Vegas) is a great option. Named after its founder Don Laughlin, the town could be called "Las Vegas Lite" – due to its laid back atmosphere and modest prices on everything from cocktails to T-shirts.
While casinos are a big draw out here, there are also outdoor activities that centre on the Colorado River. A mix of watercraft, from kayaks and Jet Skis to speedboats, are available for rental from various vendors. It's also a great way to cool off in the summertime when temperatures sometimes push past 49 C.
Guided boat tours are also offered, including a narrated, 90-minute trip to local sights and multi-hour journeys to Lake Havasu City. In the cooler months, be sure to check out the native petroglyphs in nearby Grapevine Canyon. They're less than a 10-minute walk from the parking lot, along a gravel road and they're pretty neat.
If you are driving, consider travelling the extra 45 minutes beyond Laughlin to the former gold-mining town of Oatman, Arizona. Located along Historic Route 66, Oatman thrives on travellers who come to see the daily gunfights, feed the wild burros (donkeys) and tour the former gold mine.
Discover Primm's outlet shops and resorts
For great shopping, head about 65 km from Las Vegas to Primm, Nevada – a gambling, entertainment and shopping destination straddling the Nevada-California state line. Primm is best known for the sprawling, upscale Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas, featuring such big names as Ann Taylor, Coach and Neiman Marcus. The resorts here also offer several thrill rides for visitors of all ages. The Desperado is often ranked among the best roller coasters in the United States.
Choose your own outdoor adventure in Red Rock Canyon
Just about a half an hour drive west of the Strip is one of southern Nevada's true gems: Red Rock Canyon. This national conservation area is a smaller version of a national park. It features an educational visitor centre and a 20-km driving path through the spectacular scenery. For more adventurous visitors, backcountry trails, horseback riding, mountain biking and rock climbing also await.
While drinking water is available here, do bring plenty of containers, regardless of what time of year you visit. Since there are no restaurants, you'll also want to take your own food to eat at one of the picnic areas.
Calendar of events
NASCAR Sprint Cup Weekend (March)
For three days in early March, Las Vegas rumbles with racecars as NASCAR comes to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Many of auto racing's biggest names compete here, including hometown favourites Kurt and Kyle Busch. If you're planning to attend this huge event, don't plan on driving to the Speedway. Avoid the traffic and take a shuttle bus instead.
Laughlin River Run (April)
Each April, after the winter chill is gone, the streets of Laughlin amp up as 60,000 motorcyclists ride into town for the largest Harley-Davidson rally in the Western U.S. One of the highlights is a thunderous ride along Historic Route 66.
Vegas Uncork'd (May)
Some of the finest French chefs in the world hold their annual reunion in Las Vegas at this gastronomic extravaganza, held in May over the Mother's Day weekend. More than 50 celebrated chefs (most of whom have restaurants here) host gala dinners and food and wine tastings.
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (December)
Each December, cowboy hats and boots appear to become mandatory dress code across the Las Vegas Valley. Of course, it's all part of getting into the western spirit of the National Finals Rodeo. For over two weeks, Las Vegas embraces western culture with plenty of activities and attractions. Don't leave without shopping for presents at the huge Cowboy Christmas Gift Show and catching at least one of the performances by country music's biggest stars.
Christmas at the Bellagio Conservatory (December)
If you plan to be in Vegas during the holiday season, this is a great (and completely free) attraction. The Bellagio's botanical gardens are transformed into a winter wonderland with a spectacular tree and poinsettias galore. Think of it as the resort's holiday gift to young and old alike.
Local feature
For decades, Las Vegas has been a place where people have travelled to see headliners perform. The Rat Pack (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Peter Lawford) put Vegas on the map as the Entertainment Capital of the World back in the 1960s. And, of course, you can't think about Las Vegas without names like Liberace, Wayne Newton and Elvis coming to mind.
Vegas. What's good – and free.
A trip to Las Vegas can mean many things, but the one thing it doesn't have to be is expensive. There are lots of things to do and see in Vegas for free – entertaining, "only-in-Vegas" things that will leave some jingle in your jeans.
Free things to do list:
- 1. Circus Acts at Circus Circus
Acrobats, jugglers and more. Get up close to the performance in this intimate 60-seat theatre. Shows start at 11 a.m. every day and go every half hour until 11 p.m. (midnight on weekends).
- 2. Hershey's Chocolate World
Two stories of window shopping rarely gets this sweet. It's all here to see and learn about, from Hershey's Kisses to every kind of Jolly Rancher. Touch screens provide several interactive experiences.
- 3. Marjorie Barrick Museum
For a refreshing change from the glitz of the Strip, the Marjorie Barrick Museum at the University of Las Vegas offers a family-friendly environment featuring contemporary and pre-Columbian art.
- 4. Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo
Exotic birds, including South American black swans, helmeted guinea fowl, and yes, flamingos. Plenty of fish as well, including koi fish and yellow catfish. Another refreshing change of pace from the Strip.
- 5. The Aquarium at the Silverton
Sharks in Vegas? You bet. A few miles off the Strip, you'll find the Silverton Hotel with its 117,000 gallon aquarium. Colourful coral, and over 160 species of fish make this worth a visit. Plus, there are mermaids!
- 6. M&M's World
Four floors of M&M's. Bright colours, energetic music, and of course chocolate and peanuts. Souvenirs aplenty, and even an M&M's movie theatre – with an interactive 3D M&M's movie.
- 7. Fountains of Bellagio
Iconic. That's the Fountains of Bellagio. Jets of water shooting 460 feet into the air? That's impressive. Add music, an incredible light show and choreography (yes, these fountains dance) – and that's Fountains of Bellagio. Every half hour from noon to 8 p.m., and every 15 minutes from 8 'til midnight.
- 8. Streetmosphere
Opera. Street performances. Living statues. The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian offer up atmosphere with a decidedly Italian twist, spanning from the Renaissance to the 20th century. There's even a parade to start and end each day.
- 9. Swarovski Starburst
Every night at the Grand Bazaar shops, the party starts at 9 p.m. and midnight: the 4000 lb., 14-foot-wide Swarovski Starburst – with 900 custom-cut Swarovski crystals and 1800 points of LED light – is lowered over the Vegas strip. In a city where everything glitters, this is an iconic highlight.
- 10. Sunset Stampede
Another off-the-Strip attraction, Sam's Town features Mystic Falls Park – a forest in the middle of the desert, with animatronic bears, wolf, eagle and deer - and the Sunset Stampede production, with neon lights, lasers and fountains that shoot eight stories high. Shows run daily at 2, 6, 8 and 10 p.m.


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While some of her dreams — a printmaking demonstration powered by a steamroller on Congress Street, for one — have yet to be realized, LISA PIXLEY's vision for the new Pickwick Independent Press, which opened in December and is housed in the Artist Studio building at 536 Congress, already seems to be coming along nicely.
"I'm not a printmaker," she says, "so I'm approaching it from a different place . . . My loyalties and agendas are toward artists, not printmakers." While you can apply for membership at the press, or rent a spot there for a day to take care of a project or just learn about the process (with hands-on advice from one of the Press's 10 "keyholder" members), Pixley most enjoys the projects that find artists using printing equipment for more left-field purposes.
One example: an artist who recently made prints out of fruits, vegetables, and inked-up fish, which are currently on display at Rabelais. "It smelled like fish and lemons and fruit. It was beautiful and disgusting at the same time," Pixley says. The space is designed to maximize experimentation and collaboration: "The equipment's different [from your standard printmaking shop], and the environment is not very sterile. It's not such a laboratory environment."
Pixley, now 31, has been in the Artist Studio since the late '90s, before her now-partner, Christopher Campbell (also noted in these pages), purchased it in 1998. She helps to manage the building — getting late-night calls from locked-out artists, conducting meetings with resident artists, and the like — and she and Campbell have worked hard to expand "the idea of what the Artist Studio building is." Given its ideal location and lengthy waiting list, they're constantly considering different approaches to maximizing activity there "without new real estate," including inviting the community in for occasional open-studio nights, which have all proved unique based upon the current membership of the building. Any dull moment — Pixley bemoans the fact that the building turns into "a ghost town" after the holidays — presents new possibilities.
The vibe of the Studio building's public events, and the daily life of the building itself, is contingent upon the artists, who are expected to attend meetings and contribute to events. Pixley sees it as something of a mission to keep the building a collective endeavor, always experimenting with new ideas and concepts. "We're peddling community," she says. "That's what we have to cultivate."
Pickwick, which was constructed in just a year (it's housed in a storage space that had been a dumping ground for exiting artists' leftovers), ought to serve that function well: a printing press by artists and for artists in the center of the heart of the Arts District, it's precisely the kind of operation that expands the potential of the local arts community.
MARK BESSIRE | director, Portland Museum of Art | Leading Maine's biggest art institution into the 21st century
DAVID CAMLIN | filmmaker | Documenting the underground with intelligence
PAT CORRIGAN | artist; musician; Apohadion co-curator | Giving Jay Villani's restaurants the best décor in town
JUNE FITZPATRICK | owner, June Fitzpatrick Galleries | Putting new talent alongside Maine's best-known names
PEGGY GREENHUT GOLDEN | owner, Greenhut Galleries | Portland's pioneer gallery owner
KEN GREENLEAF | artist; writer | Sharing his learning with any who care to venture past
ANNA HEPLER | artist | Arresting sculptures from the warmest of spirits
TANJA ALEXIA HOLLANDER | leader, Bakery Photo Collective | Keeping the photo studio doors open — and the darkrooms, of course, tightly shut
ANNIE LARMON | artist; writer | A young, dauntingly intelligent voice for our most adventurous artists
RANDY REGIER | artist | "One of the best sculptors in the country"
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DEB + PETER WHITNEY | owners, Whitney Art Works | Where rigorous, contemporary art keeps getting better — and the business model keeps innovating
SEAN WILKINSON | graphic designer; co-founder, Picnic Music and Arts Festival | Helping Portland realize its modern aesthetic
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Very Nice and Cozy apartment in Copacabana / Leme - 50 meters from the beach
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Méret35 m²
Floor No.12(with elevator)
- Konyha
- Lift az épületben
- Légkondicionálás
- Internet/WiFi
- Családi / Gyerek barát
- Törölköző
- Dohányzás megengedett
Accommodation summary
|R. Gustavo Sampaio, 22010-010 Rio de Janeiro, Brazília
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|Ingatlan azonosító
Very nice one bedroom apartment only 50meters from the beach of Copacabana/leme. It has a cosy bedroom with a queen--size bed and an sofa. My apartment is perfect for a couple looking for a good time in Rio de janeiro. There's a fully equipped kitchen, little studying room.
Air conditicioning ,
internet with wireless
net cable tv.
nice view to the mountains and the Cridt Redimer.
The apartment is located in Copacabana/Leme, one of the best neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro. It has free wireless internet, 24 hours security in the building, and lift as well. Its close to all you may need to have a pleasurable stay in Rio: banks, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, drugstores, etc. Copacabana is located in an upscale neighborhood in the south area of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of Brazil's most famous and safe neighborhoods. It's known as Princess of the Sea and is bordered by the districts of Lagoa, Ipanema, Botafogo and Leme.
HázirendCleanin: If the client stays a week, the apartment, will be cleaned in the idle of the week. If the stay in longer, then that will have to be cleaned more then once depending how long is the stay. We just need to schedule according to availability of dates and times.In cleaning will be done: the exchange of bed and bath linen and the holl apartment.
Price: R$ 80 (BRL)
To validate the reservation, you must provide the following information:
1) Name.
2) ID No. or Passport No.
3) Address.
4) Telephone.
5) E-mail.
6) Time check-in / Flight No:
7) Time check-out:
8) Name of other guests:
We have the right to cancel the lease without refund of amounts paid by the customer under the following circumstances: excess number of people in the apartment beyond the ceiling limit; excessive disturbance in the neighborhood of the building, organizing parties, illicit drug use.
- Check-In / Check Out: 09:00 to 22:00
The customer must inform us about his arrival time and mobile phone contact. Otherwise we will not be able to schedule your check-in.
- Responsibilities and obligations of the client:
The client has full responsibility for the equipment and accessories from the apartment, safety and behavior of people who live or their guests;
The customer has the obligation to comply with regulations and internal rules of the building. Any penalty related to the non compliance, the customer will be charged immediately, the agency may even cancel the contract at any time, even before the expiration of validity;
The owner is not responsible for any personal injury, death or loss, damage or theft to occur;
Policy visits in the apartment: the customer will be fully responsible for the behavior of the same.
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
|374 €
|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
|1092 €
|Érkezés legkorábbi időpontja
|Check-in before
|Távozás legkésőbbi időpontja
|Lemondási feltétel
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Hallo Glau,
I was impressed by your beautiful apartment. I particulaly liked the view on the small favela babilonia which is barely noticeable on the green slope. Also in the evening it is so quiet that you can always have peace and quiet. Nearby there is everything you need for a great holiday. Restaurants, supermarkets, drugstores ect.. Everything cheap, it makes no sense to cook by yourself. It was a great time and I enjoyed it. Thank you, and I hope we stay in touch. Greetings Uwe
It was fantastic the apartment was only 5 minutes walking from Copacabana/Leme beach. The view from the apartment was great too i could see cristo and a farvila in Leme. i was so happy you Can buy food only two minutes from the apartment and theres a Lots of supermarked in the front of the apartment. All the busses is just 5 minutes away by walking. You Can come everywhere so Quick. Really lovely place. Thanks to my host Glaucia she was so kind and lovely. I was so happy about everything. I Will defently come back again. Thanks Glaucia for everything you the best.
nice apartment only one block away from the beach, with the best caipirinha. touristinformation in 5 min walking distance, busses and metrostation in short distance....perfect. only cooking for yourself is not possible, but there are plenty of shops around the corner and who wants to cook during holidays? ;-)
Very nice and safe appartment, wonderful location and owner. Glaucia was very quick to respond to our requests and demands (by email or phone). The appartment had everything had everything we needed, even a beautiful view of christ the redeemer! I would definitely go back another time :)
Glaucia and her boyfriend were very friendly with me, they also pick me up from the airport for free! (taxi from there to copa costs 80 R$, fixed price) apt is very nice and comfortable, also in a very good position.
Glaucia and Jefferson were just amazing as Hosts. They made sure that all were perfect for me. They indicated me to all local restaurants, bars and told me how to get to the best of Rio. The Apartment was very close to the beach, walking distance from Ipanema, Copacabana and Leme. It was very well decorated with warm Purple colours and bright light during the day coming in. The Air Conditioner worked perfectly and it is a must if you planning to rent an apartment on a place where temperatures goes over 40 degrees. All was very clean and tidy, the shower worked well cold and hot water. The kitchen had a large fridge and Microwave and was fully equipped. Another plus was the tap water there was an amazing water filter, again a must wen you will be drinking such amount of water in a day. It has a cosy bedroom with a queen size comfy bed and pillows. A useful double sofa and a 50" HD TV with all top sports and movies Channels. 24h Internet with wireless was great as well with no issues. The window overlooked mountains and the CORCOVADO just amazing. There was and iron and iron Board, sheets, extra pillows and a large ventilator. Glaucia is a great Singer and I was invited to one of her gigs on an excellent bar where she introduced me to loads of nice people. Internally gratefully and this should distinguish you with great credits from any other Host. You guys are amazing with great personality. Thanks for ALL. Just amazing Holidays."
Kind regards
It was a very nice apartment in rio which we can highly recommend. the flat is on the 12th floor of an apartment building with 24 hrs security service. The apartment is spacious for a couple, we had breakfast in the apartment, but all other Food outside. Restaurants are just across the street and the center of copa is in walking distance and ipanema is a quick taxi ride away. The best part of the copacabana beach is located where the apartment is, here the beach is less touristy and wider. our hosts provided enough information to get around and going. We would comeback to both, the city and the apartment.
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Winamp Announces New Updates and Album Washer Feature
Jun 25, 2012
Winamp unveiled the release of Album Washer, powered by Gracenote®, a new feature in Winamp for Android that allows users to clean-up and organize audio files creating a more seamless user experience for passionate music fans. Album Washer is available as an in-app purchase from the new in-app Store and for a limited time you can get the Album Washer for only $.99.
Winamp also plans to unveil updated offerings for both Mac and PC platforms demonstrating Winamp's continued commitment to innovation as it celebrates its 15th anniversary. To learn more about Album Washer check out the Winamp Blog. To learn more about Winamp's updates for Android, Mac and PC click here.
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Macromedia Approved Extension. Dreamweaver MX, MX2004, DW8, CS3, CS4, CS5 and CS5.5 compatible: This extension adds more server formats to the "Format" column in the Data Bindings Panel. You'll have noticed that DWMX only offers a few Server Formats: Trim, AlphaCase and Enconde. This extension adds another 34 Server Formats, for text, numbers, currency and Date/Time. Some of them can be quite useful (newlines to BR and currency formats, for example) and some can be just curious(Reversed Text, for example)
All of them can be used with any of the items than can be inserted from the Data Bindings Panel: Recordset Fields, Form Variables, URL Variables, Cookie Variables...
Numeric: 4 Server Formats:
Currency formats: 6 Formats
Date / Time formats: 18 Server formats to display Unix Timestamps and MySQL Date/Time fields: They are separated in Date formats and Time formats. If you want to add, for example the date and time, you simply have to add the same item twice and apply a different format to each of them (one to display the date and the second to display the time)
All these formats will be shown in the column "Format" in the Data Bindings Panel (See picture):
Nov, 23 2009: Version 1.3.1 (current version):Fixed translator's bugs with non recordset bindings (URL,Post, session and cookies params).
May, 11 2007: Version 1.2.2:Support for Dreamweaver CS3 and CS4
Sep, 02 2003: New in version 1.2.1:-Translator's bug solved (See users' comments below): The translator wouldn't work with time formats applied to recordset values. Fixed in this version.
Feb, 13 2003: New in version 1.2.0: - Date and time formats for MySQL Date/Time fields: Just select the "Date/Time (MySQL)" menu in the drop down menu. No support for the "timestamp" field yet, sorry; You'll have to use the UNIX_TIMESTAMP() function in your queries (see the tutorial)- A simple translator has been added as well: now you'll have a visual help in design view, instead of the yellow php shield (it's working this time).
Now, you can read this short tutorial about how to make the extension work with MySQL Timestamp Types (not supported yet, only Date/Time fields). It's easier than you think.


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Finally we can get a real QB!!!!!! Make it happen Jerry!
Finally we can get a real QB!!!!!! Make it happen Jerry!
Curtis Painter and a 7th for Alex Smith. Since we all know Eli is going to start every game until he is 65, Smith will take vet min.
KC should draft Joeckel and sign Alex Smith..
KC would be crazy to take Geno Smith #1..
i think we're going to find out a lot about this quarterback class over the next couple of months. i'm not saying kansas city will take geno, or any quarterback, number one overall. but things change fast.
Alex Smith will end up on either KC, Jets, Jaguars, Cards, or Browns IMO...
I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite team in the NFL.


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Generations: Paintings by Raúl Anguiano
Over the course of eight decades, Anguiano was a prolific artist who created a diverse body of work in Mexico that both portrayed an ancient and a modern Mexico, and many spaces in between. Generations: Paintings by Raúl Anguiano includes works that portray Pre-Columbian art, women of different ages and lifestyles, the contemporary indigenous population, and enduring landscapes.
His work remained important in Mexico as he forms a direct link to the work of the famed muralists José Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera, and David Alfaro Siqueiros. Often classified as a second-generation muralist, he was younger than los tres grandes and therefore continued with the important tradition of mural making by creating large-scale works in Mexico and the United States.
While Anguiano's studio was in Coyoacán, Mexico, a legendary neighborhood in Mexico City that was a home at one point to Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Leon Trotsky. Anguiano spent a considerable amount of time locally. The artist and his wife maintained a second home in Southern California and made frequent trips to Tijuana, Mexico.
On September 16, 2010, Mexico honors the two-hundred year anniversary of the beginning of the independence movement. In conjunction with this landmark event, The San Diego Museum of Art is proud to host this exhibition by one of Mexico's most celebrated painters.


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Seeing trepidation on tax reform
RALEIGH -- Well, it is May. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining (OK, not a whole lot), the lawn is green.
This year's session of the North Carolina General Assembly is likely well past its midway point.
And we have yet to see a complete tax reform plan to which any of the true powers at the legislature have attached their names.
Sure, there is talk that a plan will tumbled out onto the agenda of a state Senate committee this week.
When it comes to restructuring taxes in North Carolina, there has been plenty of talk.
Gov. Pat McCrory says he is for it. So does the state House speaker, Republican Thom Tillis of the Charlotte suburb of Cornelius. The Senate leader, Republican Phil Berger of Rockingham County, is all in too.
In fact, Berger has signed onto a bill that would reduce the individual income tax, from its current range of 6 to 7.75 percent, to 4 percent, by 2016.
He and the other bill sponsors have explained that this is just one part of tax reform. I guess so. Because it contains no other provisions -- i.e, tax increases to offset the tax cuts -- it would unbalance the state's general operating budget by roughly $5 billion.
But we could always shut down the schools or universities tomorrow. Or, would opening the prison doors be a better alternative?
That bill, and most of what has preceded it regarding tax reform, has been politics and posturing, not serious policy.
Serious policy involves balancing budgets. Balancing budgets, when you provide tax relief in one area, means higher taxes in another area.
Somewhere, behind the bluster, trepidation exists because of that very fact.
It takes about $20 billion in general operating revenues to run state government right now. The Republican-controlled legislature might wish that were not the case, and its policies may act to slow budget growth.
It can't alter the basic reality without cutting popular programs or ignoring fundamental state responsibilities.
So, putting out a comprehensive, realistic tax plan that is supported by legislative leaders will require those leaders to say precisely what taxes that they would like to raise in order to get to those broad cuts in income taxes.
The proponents of tax reform have readily acknowledged that a big part of any tax reform plan will involve expanding the sales tax to cover services.
Saying "services" and spelling out exactly which services you want to tax are two different things.
One rumor floating around the Legislative Building last week shows why that is the case. It held that among the new service taxes would be one for the services performed by morticians.
Joked one lobbyist, "Now they will really be taxing you from cradle to grave."
Or, perhaps the levy could be considered the "new death tax."
Might was well laugh now. If and when a serious plan is put on the table, those morticians and some others may not be doing a whole lot of laughing.


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Congregational Church lands Green Business Certificate
The Congregational Church of Soquel will be awarded a Green Business Certificate from Santa Cruz County at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
The certificate acknowledges the church's commitment to environmental friendliness through recycling, making environmentally preferable purchases, eliminating the use of toxic materials and conserving natural resources.
Festivities kick off at 9:30 a.m. with the presentation of the Green Business Certificate by Ana Maria Rebelo, Santa Cruz County project coordinator. She will also address what it means to be a green business.
Immediately after the 9:30 service, a group picture will be taken in the courtyard. The Board of Fellowship will host a free celebration brunch at 11 a.m.
The Congregational Church of Soquel is at 4951 Soquel Drive. Visit www.ccsoquel.org.
United Presbyterian Church welcomes new pastor
The United Presbyterian Church in Watsonville on Sunday will celebrate the arrival of the congregation's new pastor and his wife, Robby Olson and Jenni Olson. The Sunday service starts at 10 a.m. Olson's ordination will be at the church at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20.
The United Presbyterian Church of Watsonville is at 112 E. Beach St. Call 831-724-4737 or go to www.unitedpreswatsonville.com.
Church hosts screening of 'Genius of the Heart'
The Community Center at Resurrection Catholic Community is hosting a screening of "Genius of the Heart" 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 22.
The documentary is the first of five in the series called "The Faithful Revolution: Vatican II." The films explore the Vatican Council and its effects on the Catholic community. There will be a brief introduction to the Vatican Council and video followed by the screening and a discussion session.
Resurrection Catholic Community is at 7600 Soquel Drive, Aptos. Call 831-688-4300 or go to resurrection-aptos.org.
Film highlights strength from family and Muslim faith
The Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz is screening "Where Heaven Meets Hell" at 2 p.m. Jan. 19.
The film tells the story of four sulfur miners in East Java, Indonesia, attempting to escape the endemic poverty and lack of education that haunts their community. Drawing strength from their families and Muslim faith, these miners search for meaning in their daily struggles and triumphs.
Local filmmaker Sasha Friedlander will be present for a discussion at the screening, which will benefit the mining community.
Admission is $10. The Rio is at 1205 Soquel Ave. Call 831-427-2650.
The Sentinel welcomes submissions for Faith Digest. Email items to firstname.lastname@example.com, mail them to Faith Digest, 1800 Green Hills Road, Suite 201, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, or fax them to 831-429-9620. Information must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday for Saturday publication.


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Revolution dancers take second at Pierz
Revolution places 2nd at Pierz jazz competition
The Pequot Lakes Revolution varsity dance team placed second at Pierz on Monday, Jan. 7, in a conference jazz meet.
Junior varsity dancers placed fourth.
The Revolution are scheduled to compete at the Crosby-Ironton meet on Friday, Jan. 18.
The team is then scheduled to participate at the Totino-Grace meet on Saturday, Jan. 19, before ending the regular season at Sartell on Saturday, Feb. 2.


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HC on page 321 of the manual of cartridge conversion there is the .41 Jurras. it is a 1.298 long necked down cut down 30-06 case. it does in fact have a neck. its what I have in mind but longer to fit in the ak mag.Quote:
Now I'm interested in how you would shoulder the .44 GS to a .41 - is there enough there for a neck?
on page 286 there is the .375/38-40 another cut down 06 shell it is 1.125 long
on pg 282 there is the .375 shanon same thing but 1.315 long
I think all that it would take to make this is the correct set of custom dies.
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Bike theft continues to be the No. 1 crime on campus, and the CU-Boulder Police Department is asking for help to deter thieves. Just last week, a suspicious man was spotted near the Center for Community bike racks with bolt cutters, likely looking to cut weak cable locks. Don't become a target.
Tools to defer bike thefts include:
- Register your bicycle at the CU Bike Station, located east of the University Memorial Center. A registration sticker will be affixed to your frame, and your bike's serial number will be recorded. If it's stolen and later located anywhere in the United States, you'll have a better chance of it being returned to you.
- Use a high-quality U-lock. They are more difficult to defeat than cable locks.
As part of their bike theft prevention effort, the CU-Boulder Police Department is giving away 10 free Kryptonite bike U-locks and two bike light packages. Here's how to win one of the free U-locks:
- Follow the recently launched CU-Boulder Police social media pages, which include crime alerts, crime prevention tips and other safety information.
- Go to Facebook and "like" the page and leave a comment on the U-lock giveaway post and say why bike safety is important to you.
- Visit Twitter: www.twitter.com/CUBoulderPolice, and follow the CU-Boulder Police Department and send a tweet with @CUBoulderPolice in the message and say why bike safety is important to you.
- You must be a current CU-Boulder student. The contest ends at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12. Winners will be notified by the police deparment.
- Five random winners will be chosen from both Facebook and Twitter. Two of them will also receive a bike light combo (front white light and rear flashing red light). Remember, state law requires the use of a white front light and rear reflector at night. This is important for your safety and that of others.
For more bike safety tips, see http://bit.ly/CUBikeSafety.


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Canada's Most Important National Pastime? It's not Hockey
Doug Knight | Posted 07.01.2012 | Canada
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Canada is a hockey nation and always will be a hockey nation. But we are a big country with a lot more going on. While hockey is in the penalty box, perhaps it's time to embrace our winners already at the podium. As a country we punch way above our weight in the arts. This weekend the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards celebrates its 20th anniversary as the nation's highest honour for our most notable artists.


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