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Subscriber/Staff Spotlight - July 2013
Hello again peons. No doubt you thought I was dead (or at least wished it, just a little bit) well, sadly, I'm here once again to crush your dreams and make you submit to yet more of my wordy, words. You know that you love it.
Obviously last month was a major coup, what with having Phil Harrison here (aka Kairi, because I like messing with you.......PSYCHOLOGICALLY), so this month I thought I'd give us all a bit more time to relax by just answering ALL the questions myself using either yes/no/yo mama. But even THAT seemed far too taxing so I figured I'd do what we always do and punish one of our more resilient members with my ridiculous questions.
So here for your viewing pleasure we have The Deadly Dog, resident member of the guide team, subscriber and part wolf (with a side order of rabies). Let's hope he's had all of his shots as I really cannot afford another trip to the vets.........
Welcome to the spotlight! Introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about yourself. (THIS IS A QUESTION - don't ignore it like Shinobi did. That devil man.)
Just wanted to start out by thanking the roll of the dice over at random.org for coupling this honor (Editors note: I love how people think this is a reward. YOU FOOLS!) with the month of my birth as the competition was stiff. My name is Geoff (pronounced Jeff) and pronounced by anyone who knows me as Ge-off or as Mr. Tucker called me in 11th grade AP English… Godfree. Most people know me as Dog, Deadly, TDD, or any combination or lack-there-of consisting of my name; although I haven't heard anyone call me THE DEADLY DOG in full since probably my Socom days oddly enough. I'm rambling, apologies although it'll happen throughout this entire interview. A little bit about myself?
I've been playing video juegos (Editors note: this means games, kids. See we're learning stuff and being entertained. IT'S A TWO FER!) for as long as I can remember. I vaguely recall and am told about the days sitting on my dad's lap playing on a green monitor pushing the buttons that came up on the screen. That began my love-addiction to games and electronics that has only grown and become a more important part of my life as the years progressed. I think one of the most memorable things people note about me is the fact that I am a full blown nerd who loves to weightlifting, run, exercise, and is perusing a career in law enforcement. There is nothing better than working out and seeing the looks on people's faces when I'm out squatting, out pressing, or out running a meathead in the gym with a Justice League shirt on. I still haven't decided what the girls say when they look over and whisper, but I'm assuming it's pure confusion.
Before we go any further I have to point out that you are a Park Ranger. All I can now think of is you chasing Yogi Bear around in order to make him cease and desist with all that picnic basket theft. So.........is that what you do? Be honest (don't kill my dreams though).
Ahh the best way I can describe it is with Smokey the Bear. The people stateside should know who he is, although I'm unsure if the folks across the pond know of him. Nice bear, class act. I could let you fish around for an answer as to what I do, but first you need to have a permit and a fishing license in the state of New York otherwise we will have a problem. I'll check those credentials now. But what do I do? Essentially it's policing and security of the park grounds and the patrons of our parks. I have no set list of things I am to do as it literally varies day-to-day depending on what's going on. Some days I am writing notices for failure to pay the parking rate, other days I'm dealing with uncooperative patrons not listening to park staff, or even dealing with 16 missing children in a four day period (July 4-July 8).
Funniest way my job has been described to me was by a smart 10 year old who said; "Mr. Ranger you make sure we are all safe, but if we do something bad you make sure we go bye-bye." I don't make anyone go "bye-bye," but I do help them find the exit to the park just fine, haha (Editors note: In my mind this is accomplished with a huge catapult).
I'm assuming part of you reason for being a Park Ranger is down to a love of animals (going by your sig). Is that the case or was there another reason entirely?
Originally I got the job as a summer gig to pay for tuition bills (which over here are enough to castrate an entire herd of buffalo). At the end of the summer my park supervisor asked me if I would be willing to stay on after all other rangers got laid off for the summer (the job is technically seasonal). I took the hit in pay and hours to stay on doing something that I began to love and now want to make my profession. My primary park is actually the world's largest pedestrian bridge over water (http://www.walkway.org/), (extra side note, if you ever come on over this way be sure to stop by and introduce yourself). For my first two years I dealt with one animal event (incidents which are recorded and submitted to the state) in which we rescued a dog someone chained to a tree on the other side of the park. Unfortunately for the animal lovers among us, or those who think Park Rangers are lost in the woods all the time, the only animals I saw a majority of my shift are the people that swarm from New York City that subsequently desolate our nice parks so I suppose it depends on what type of animal we are referring to.
You also have a love of history. That covers, well, a LOT. So are we talking specific periods of time?
History has always been the one subject of academia that I have never had a problem with. I gobble it all up and then churn it out like a machine in every facet of my life, and much to my family's' dismay, at nauseating levels that make them wonder where all the information goes. Funny side note, and something I hear often, is that I have a huge head. During my football years I had to have a helmet custom made because I didn't fit into the XL ones so I guess the jokes about it all being stored up in my big head are justified ha (Editors note: Holy crap, ME TOO. We could be related. I have yet to find a hat that fits my big old noggin. It's my secret shame). Specific periods of time though?! That's like asking a music/movie/game buff to tell you what their favorite song/movie/game is. Blasphemy.
I favor military history, the American Civil War, Greek Mythology, and WWII, to name but a few of my focuses. There is very little history I cannot get into and cannot absorb, although if I have to throw one section, or rather style of teaching history, it would have to be teaching a class with such a bias that you avoid complete aspects of the past to prove a point.
Keeping with that historical bent, if there was any era or location you could live in, explore and learn more about, when/where would that be?
But there are so many to choose from… why just one?! Man that's like getting teeth implants (they drill into your jaw-bone by the way). Honestly I would go back to the American Civil War. I wish I could live through the drama, the emotions, and the momentous swings that defined the United States. I also wish I could hear the Rebel Yell first hand although my Civil War teacher my senior year did a Rebel Yell so well it sent shivers down my spine so I could only imagine in a full charge what it would feel like.
Back on topic. How did you come up with your gamertag?
Wait.. we were off topic that whole time? Rut ro. (Editors note: I'm always off topic, but we SHOULD talk about games I guess)
For Christmas I got a PS2 and a copy of the game I had spent tons of hours playing at my friend's house, Socom II: U.S. Navy Seals. I was so excited I ran into the study and put everything together to get on and start playing ASAP. Unintentionally I stirred up the unbeknownst puppy that was sleeping in the hallway. He didn't rear his head in the room until I was thoroughly stumped on what I should call myself. I had no idea; 16 characters, any order, any symbols, no restrictions aside from curse words, back when you really could make your user unique. Needless to say ignoring the puppy was a bad idea as he now pulled on my shirt trying to get my attention. I shooed him away and literally said "Cody you're such a deadly dog" and that's when it dawned on me. THE-DEADLY-DOG. That was in 2004 and it has been my handle ever since for everything from Runescape to x360a to the thousands of hours spend on Socom.
What first brought you to x360a, and then what made you stick around and subscribe?
I still remember what did it for me all those years ago. I was scouring the inter-webz for some help on "Mile High Club" in CoD 4 and found help on x360a. I then spent the following 3 years using the crap out of x360a but always being too afraid join. Chalk it up to a rough childhood, but I finally built up the courage in Jan of 2012 and decided to stop lurking and try my hand at being a community member. As we history fanatics say "the rest is just history." I stuck around because I loved being judged on the person I am not the person people see and quickly make judgments on without knowing. I don't know why exactly I started subscribing, but I was ahead on all of my bills, ahead on payments, and had money to support something that I was coming to love more and more by the day. If worse came to worse I could mug… err.. I mean work hard for the $10 to keep subbing. (Editors note: Well I know Creech rents out his body, so I suppose mugging would be fine too. We take money from ANYWHERE!)
You currently help out with the Guide Writing team, a sometimes thankless task. Care to set the record straight about what you guys do?
Yeah I don't know how that even happened. I should thank my favorite deity, the Greek Goddess of the wild, Artemis for allowing the stars to align in such a way that I was given a chance to work. Honestly our work is secondary to that of the community to construct G&RMs worth having a Guide Team for. Sure I sit and complain from time to time how people don't put their punctuation inside the quotation marks, forget their grammar skills, or how it soaks hours of my time trying to perfect and decipher what people are trying to demonstrate in a game I've never played, but thankless, that might be a stretch. If you take pride in your community than nothing you do could be considered thankless.
In essence we take what you write, refine it, polish it, and let you revel in the fame as thousands of people use your work to help themselves. That's a freaking good feeling, let me tell you.
You've obviously nabbed awards for your guides and roadmaps. What's your motivation to helping others?
My motivation is simply that person who helped me back in the CoD 4 days. Ever since then each G&RM I do has to be bigger and better than the last because even if I'm only able to help one person, that's one more Geoff that can sit back and smile because he was able to conquer his hardest achievement. I haven't done a whole lot of G&RMs, but I believed I've developed not only a style, but a rapport with people seeing my name tied to a guide.
Any games you wish you could have had a hand in doing the guide for, or maybe something you've gotten your eye on in future?
More than anything I have my eye on GTA V. Depending on what goes on with a police academy in November I may or may not try my hand at it. I have a sinking feeling that throngs of writers may take to the streets of GTA V to try their shot at it so we'll have to see how everything goes.
Is the 360 your only current console? What others have sharpened your gaming skills over the years?
The 360 is certainly not my only console. I do a little gaming on my laptop (mostly Runescape), and own a PS3 of which I've been playing some Last of Us (although before that the Playstation was solely for Socom), an N64 for classic reunion night with some old friends on Super Smash Bros, and the whole slew of older goodies like the PS2, Xbox, Gameboys, and DS.
What is your gaming setup (pics if you've got 'em)?
No pic no proof? (Editors note: That's what the ladies always tell me, dammit.)
I would do a bigger, wider picture, but everything is a mess in here while I'm creating new shelving for my collection of games and movies. Special thanks to UCanCallMeDucky for showing me the error of my previous way of displaying my collection.
When you're picking the next game to grace your console, do you go for game play or achievements first?
It's all about the game. Achievements can be earned no matter what, but you better be able to enjoy the game in order to spend money on it—especially when you work for each penny. Although I certainly will avoid games with unobtainable, unrealistic, or unfair achievements if they are not in my preferred genres or styles.
Everyone has a 360 game they can't get enough of, what's yours?
Everyone loves grinding 100+ hours of Spartacus right? Oh seriously. I would say as of late it has to be Defiance. I was putting in ridiculous hours into the game and enjoying every second of it and cannot wait for them to pop out some DLCs—it'll be the motivation I need to start playing it again. (Editors note: Now kids, this is what happens when we have too much sugar. We think games like Defiance are fun. And I have 1k in Defiance and I'VE SUFFERED ENOUGH! Ahem, I mean everyone is entitled to their opinion.........)
Out of all of the games you played (on any system), which was your favourite?
Socom II
Oh an explanation? Bah. To me it was/is/will be the greatest shooter ever to grace video games. It was in depth, it was dynamic, and it was addicting. I put more time into that game than I have ever put into anything Runescape excluded. Simply put it was magical.
Well, there has to be a few games that you didn't like. Which ones were the worst?
I try my hardest not to play games I can't even minimally enjoy, but I have to say Spartacus Legends is becoming a burden. Without spending money, 100+ hours of grinding literally the same thing over and over and over has made me hardened to the game. I guess I would also say, going back in time, NFL Head Coach series for the PS2 really shot me down from my cloud of love for American Football spin offs.
Admit it, there must be a few games you played just to hear that wonderous achievement unlocked sound? NAME AND SHAME THEM!!!
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Disney Pixar's Bolt
Open Season
I feel dirty listing this.. Hatters made me do it during the GSL I swear! (Editors note: Keep going, let the pain out.)
Disney Pixar's Up
Madden 06
I'm done I cannot bare to look anymore. These are my most shameful. My laundry is on the table. (Editors note: Strangely you just listed most of my Top 10 Bestest games of All Time and Space).
On that topic, what achievement(s) are you most proud of?
I would be a bloody liar if I didn't say Mile High Club was not my number one most proud achievement. I mean it got me here didn't it? Auf Wiedersehen Petrovic is a close second coming from GTA IV. Once I finish Spartacus this 50 fame achievement will definitely join the clubo.
Not every game with quick points is easy to complete. Are there any games that you are giving up on or left in the dust?
Giving up on no, leaving in the dust yes. On the way to being worked on are Forza 2 and Dragon Ball Z Burst Limit with Guitar Hero III being lost somewhere in between the local incinerator and my to-do list.
Any games that makes you scream (in frustration/rage or fear)?
Did you say Spartacus Legends and Guitar Hero III? Oh you did…did you? So much senseless rage.
If you could wipe one game franchise clean of the face of the Earth, which would it be?
So long as I have your word that I won't be hung from the next gallows we can get rid of the Guitar Hero franchise. I love playing around and pretending I know how to play the guitar, but some of the achievements those sick human beings devise are cruel and unusual and I'm fairly sure they violate the Geneva Convention regulations on war.
Do you care that most games nowadays seem to be rehashes? If you could choose would you go for a new IP or something familiar?
Rehashes can be done properly and can be just as fun as IPs so I do not care one bit that many games appear to be drawn on from previous titles. I'm a guy who would love to see some of the old goodies (*cough* Socom) revived and done right instead of seeing 100 new shooter games come out.
We all know gaming goes on till the early morning. What do you eat and drink to keep the reflexes sharp all night?
I drink water like a fish, and chew on tons and tons of gum to keep myself from eating food. When things get really rough, like they have gone for the past 4 Tuesday nights (failing the Moon Easter Egg in BLOPS) I will break out the Root beer, the pizza bites, the 2:00AM fruit salads and gorge on it all.
I'm assuming some of those late night sessions included some achievement boosting. Any good/bad/memorable experiences you can regale us with? Were staff involved?
I've been trying to get the Moon Easter Egg achievement in BLOPS for the past month now every Tuesday with the same group of guys. It's been such a fun time even though we've failed time and time again. The laughs, the moments, and the companionship make it worth it every time.
You have any particular online buddies that you hang out with regularly? Or any that have gone AWOL and you pine for like a lonely wolf?
My crew from Moon Egg hunting has become usual hangout buddies. I'm much more of a loner than people make me out to be so "hanging out" hasn't always been an easy task for me.
Naked gaming - good or the stuff of nightmares?
Ever since Papa Creech caught me red pawed I've been hesitant on making a public opinion related to the matter. I will therefore defer to my lawyer who reminds me to plead the 5th (Editors note: Luckily we always keep the pics. Just in case).
What was the last thing you purchased on the arcade? Worth it?
The Walking Dead 400 Days. Worth it? Man of course it was worth it! Worth every penny and then some.
Do you purchase/enjoy DLC? Or see it as a vicious cash cow to be ignored?
I purchase, purchase, purchase. They are a very pretty cash cow which must be carefully and gingerly milked for each delicious drop of GS. Tell me that didn't leave an image in your head of confusion and happiness haha. (Editors note: Nope. What I do have is the number of a good therapist.)
As a fan of history (and wrangling bears) do you think there are any eras that have been overlooked when it comes to games?
Military history prior to the split of Rome into Western and Eastern or even history from 800BC-1200AD is full of intense and important military history. The history there is of such a nature that not only would a dev have a ton of liberty to work off of the facts, but even more leeway to add to the pre-existing conditions. To name a few specific groups and names that could see promising games: 1) Attila the Hun 2) Ancient Rome 3) The Mongols 4) Saladin 5) The Crusades and the curveball… Indians of North America and South America (they aren't Native Americans because they are not Native to America, took an 3 credit class on them haha).
On a similar vein any periods of time that need to be left alone for a while (we're ALL looking at you WW2)?
Well I do suppose WW2 can stop being fondled for a bit, but if you do it right, replaying the same great scenes is fun. I'm a history buff, I can't say one particular part should be left alone, I love it all too much.
Or maybe we need a Park Ranger Simulator? Would that be the pinnacle of gaming or a snooze fest? What achievements would you recommend?
I don't know about the pinnacle of gaming, but it would give people a whole new respect for those of us that are serving them instead of being with our families on the holidays and weekends. Everyone would be pros at writing notices and tickets, evicting unhappy patrons and non-compliant violators, dealing with domestic disturbances and missing children, administering first aid, and best of all, knowing where to hide in your park when you need a break.
As far as the achievements go they would also have to be realistic. Doing a successful parks event, writing an incident report, safely dealing with a domestic abuse report, finding a missing child, attempting to track down lost hikers, dressing up as Smokey The Bear and harassing the patrons who light fires in no fire zones, and the crown jewel of them all—chasing naked concert goers through a golf course while they are high on drugs at a PHISH concert. (Editors note: We just created a new genre here. I call dibs.)
I notice you've snagged someones Staff Club award (and made your own). Why did you choose THOSE particular games? Personal nostalgia or pride?
I went for Clueless's because she was the one who taught me how to be in the Guide Team. Call that nostalgia. My games have a nice little backstory behind them which sits comfortably in spoiler tags because like anything else, I ramble like a mad man. I'm hoping to add one more massive completion sometime by the end of the year which will round out my club nicely. Ultimately my game choices came down to what I was most proud of and what I wanted to best represent me.
Be honest now, The Cursed Crusade is a bad version of Assassins Creed, admit it?
Nah. The Cursed Crusade is a low budget attempt at hack-and-slash coupled with… err… history! (Editors note: I'll be honest, I based my opinion on seeing the game cover one time in a store, from an angle, in dubious lighting.)The game is linear to the tenth degree unlike AC, but is fun because I don't even remember the last time I heard of someone doing a crusade game.
Which game(s) are you most eagerly awaiting?
B A R 4 D. Let them know. - - - GTA V without a doubt in my mind.
If you could add ONE thing/feature to the site, what would it be?
More expansive and interactive player profiles. No idea what the extra details would entail but that would be one thing I would love to see happen.
If you were Admin of the site for a day, what would you do?!
Court of Deity DEADLY DOG the Wise would be in session all day. The peasants… I mean members of x360a would be able to a plea… I mean make a case for something they want to see happen or desire. Court would be open all day and at the end of the day we will have Scotty beam us up so we may begin our journey to collect the dragon balls!
Any closing remarks?
First off, jack, that message when I first got it looked a lot like an elaborate way to say you just got banned—I was scared ha. Just wanted to say thanks to jack though for hosting me this magical month and deciphering the rambling of a mad man into material the ladies, gents, and Gackerz (Editors note: Is that what we are calling Gackt's fanclub now?) of x360a can consume. Had a ton of fun writing this up and hope you all had a ton of fun reading it. I suggest everyone try their hand at Achievement Guide and RoadMap writing which will help to increase the diversity, the popularity, and the prestige of this community. And who knows, you may see a picture of a dog on your wall letting you know it just went live!
~Live Long and Prosper~
So there you have it. Another lovely interview though, sigh, he did end with a Star Trek quote. It's like he's trying to make us all look like nerds or something. Also I only knew it was from Star Trek because someone told me.......maybe. Ok, no one sees the answers but me so that is a BLATANT lie. Damn.
So........see you next month people.
Nice read Dog! If there ever is a Park Ranger Simulator game made, I'll play it!
Only You - 10:gsicon:
Successfully prevent a forest fire:p
Thoroughly enjoyed this interview Geoff. You've got me thinking of all the history based games I'd like to see in the coming years. Out of curiosity, are you looking at getting Ryse?
Shirtless, Shrunken, High as the Sky - 5:gsicon:
Successfully ran down two high concert goers in the golf course only to realize they don't have clothes and need a ride in your vehicle. Does the car wash do cleaning services?
I'm definitely interested in Ryse, I had it on my wishlist when it was only supposed to be an arcade title haha.
Brilliant interview man. Shall see you on the streets of Los Santos soon! ;)
Bravo! Good read.
Now if we can tie down jackanape to keep him from running away again...
Nice read, Mr. DOG:)
I love reading these and getting to know you guys a little bit better. I had no idea you were a Park Ranger. I gotta be honest, I'm a little bit jealous.
Ha...Gackerz :biglaugh
Congrats on the spotlight man, I love the longer interviews. Great read.
Finally getting back in the swing of things Dog? Good to see.
Love the interview Dog!
Congratulations on the spotlight and great interview Dog; it was very interesting to read! =D The park ranger simulator sounds like fun, and you came up with some awesome achievements! Someone should contact a game developer to make a game like that! XD
You like to ramble, eh? How much did you have to limit yourself doing those lovely Walking Dead guides, Godfrey? :p
For season II I'm going back to no non-altering dialog unless its noteworthy. Limited my rambling big time haha.
A nice read! I always thought park rangers would be men of few words. So much for that rule... :eek:
Really nice read Dog!
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Justice Studies Program
Lieutenant Luis San Lucas (Alumni Honor Roll, Justice Studies/Sociology), Dean Earl Simson (Arts and Sciences), and Andy Montan (Alumni Student Scholarship Winner, Arts and Sciences) at the 2013 Annual Alumni Awards dinner held May 9.
The Justice Studies major and minor provide students with an opportunity to explore the interrelationships between societal conditions and the institutions and systems of justice. The curriculum prepares students to assess problems of justice critically, in light of their historical determinants, current distributions, and policy implications.
The justice studies curriculum complements majors such as sociology, political science, anthropology, philosophy, history, public administration and social work. It is an excellent choice for those interested in careers in public service, criminal justice research and policy development, corrections, mediation and labor relations, law enforcement, social service, law, or fields dealing with children and adolescence.
The minor requires a total of 17-20 credit hours and the major a total of 50-55 credit hours in specific courses selected from several liberal arts departments. Fifteen hours of specified General Education courses serve as an introduction to the major, and eight hours of research methods are required of all students.
As stated in the curricular proposal that provided the foundations of the Justice Studies program, the major seeks to fulfill the following goals for criminal justice education in a liberal arts context.
- To provide a foundation for professional development of pre-service and in-service personnel.
- To orient students toward a systematic perspective of the criminal justice system.
- To develop a citizenry educated in the problems of crime and in the administration of justice.
- To develop understanding of the causes of crime and societal responses to it.
- To emphasize the ethical and moral standards involved in decision-making and criminal justice activities.
- To prepare future leaders both in the academic and applied setting.
- To study criminal justice in the context of larger justice issues and with attention to the total environment in which the system operates.
- To advance knowledge about the design, evolution, operation, and maintenance of justice system.
- To induce students to think about issues in criminal justice and to develop professional attitudes and patterns of behavior.
- To establish academic credentials to be emphasized more in the future than experience.
- To provide an up-to-date understanding of law, human behavior, and social institutions.
- To develop awareness of the field as a recognized academic discipline.
- To upgrade the quality of service provided by personnel and criminal justice agencies.
- To sensitize students to national differences in criminal justice systems. To introduce students to comparative perspectives on justice systems.
- To emphasize the relevance of literature and research to practice in the field.
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|Jill Harrison
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Carole, I don't know what you are using, but you are a "BAD MAMA JAMA" when it comes to sewing!!! :)
By the way it's a song Carl Carlton - She's a bad mama jama.
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Carole, I don't know what you are using, but you are a "BAD MAMA JAMA" when it comes to sewing!!! :)
By the way it's a song Carl Carlton - She's a bad mama jama.
pm sent and that sewing machine is great
Pm sent
The real sewing machine is back from the shop so no more HK Fett :)
Dolioshmolio and Lud315, pms sent.
PM sent.
Received my suit and pouches and they are absolutely stunning!!! The fit is spot on and the overall craftsmanship is beyond my lofty expectations.
Thx for everything Carole!!! You rock!!
Awww, thanks:D
Awh no more hello kitty fetts?
PM and PP sent.
How do I get one of these?
Thanks, SY
I got the box Monday and everything is absolutely perfect. I better watch out because they truly fit like a glove, and if I gain 10 lbs I may be ordering another set!! :D
Thank you so much!! Enthusiastically recommend!
Carole! Got my flight suit, neck seal, and vest! Awesome work! Anyone needing soft parts should not think twice about this amazing woman's work!
Cant wait to get my set also PP sent, craftsman ship is so nice.
Thanks guys! I'm so glad I can do this, greatest job in the world!
Syllander, PM sent :)
PM sent.
PM Sent:)
PM sent.
Payment sent.
PM sent.
PM sent
PM sent :)
It's been a long couple of days with a sick kid in the ER, but all PM's have been sent. Thanks guys.
Well wishes, Carole!
A big thanks to Carole for her work here. Just received my jumpsuit and pouches, and wow. This stuff is spot on... craftsmanship, accuracy, fit and quality. You just made my weekend..
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For those who enjoy a main course of lamb, here's a quick and delicious treatment for it. The easy preparation gives me the extra time I need to focus on other menu items.
Featured In: 16 Impressive Christmas Dinner Ideas
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 frenched racks of lamb (1-1/2 pounds each)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, parsley, thyme and garlic. Add oil and toss; set aside. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown meat on both sides. Brush mustard over top of meat, then roll in crumb mixture.
- Place racks in a shallow baking pan side by side with bones interlaced resting against each other. Bake 30-40 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2013, p55
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Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.
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What is scientifically based research?
Scientifically based research is research that involves the application of rigorous, systematic and objective procedures to obtain reliable and valid knowledge relevant to education activities and programs. Because scientifically based research includes different types of research methods, it is critical that the research methods used in a particular study are appropriate for answering the questions that are addressed by the study. Understanding the quality of a research study is critical. Low quality studies of the effectiveness of an intervention or program do not provide trustworthy answers to the question, "Does this intervention or program work?"
How can teachers determine the effectiveness of an educational intervention or program?
As teachers prepare lessons for their students, they are faced with these questions:
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The field of education includes a vast array of education interventions that claim to improve achievement and be supported by evidence. Practitioners are often faced with the challenge of deciding if the evidence is credible and clear as to whether the practice or intervention is truly effective. To help practitioners assess the quality of evidence about the effectiveness of an education practice, the U.S. Department of Education has developed a guide titled Identifying and Implementing Educational Practices Supported by Rigorous Evidence.13 This guide provides information on how to tell if a research study provides trustworthy information on whether or not an education practice is effective.
|What Works Clearinghouse (WWC). Judging the quality of a research study is not always easy. The Department of Education's WWC provides assessments of the quality of specific studies of the effectiveness of education interventions. The reports indicate whether specific studies provide strong evidence about the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of an education practice. Teachers are encouraged to check on the WWC web site periodically. To find out more about the WWC, visit http://whatworks.ed.gov/.


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I was wondering where Yukina Ota has been. Is she injured?
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Mason - Le Big Bob (song / video premiere!)
Confession: I've always held a burning hatred for bologna and hot dogs; those "never not natural" circular slab of pink icky-ness. Why must I admit such a fact? Well, inspiration from a heavyweight snack that Mason ate whilst on tour recently led them to create a video that coincides with the sounds of Le Big Bob, a tune packed with cholesterol and heart attack-inducing musical obesity. So aside from the pork products peeking up, I fully endorse this yummy clip and cut.
Mason's Le Big Bob is out November 14 via Beatport with official fixes coming from Inflagranti, Disco Of Doom, Luke Walker and the standard "Refurb" from the boys themselves.
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gorgeous quilt beautiful job choosing colors, looks like a quilt you just want to cuddle under. nicely done.
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I purchased a braid boarder on fabric & have no idea how to start !!
Love your colors. This quilt looks warm and inviting.
Very pretty. You did a great job!
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The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer a day camp at the Waynesville Recreation Center on Monday, October 25. The camp will take place from 7:30 am until 6 pm.
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Motorcyclists would be able to legally weave through traffic at red lights under a plan being recommended by Victorian parliamentary inquiry designed to improve road safety.
Among dozens of recommendations from the state's Road Safety Committee, one is for more research into filtering - where riders pass between stationary cars to get to the front of the queue - with a view to making it a legal in Victoria.
Motorcycling Australia, the Victorian Motorcycle Council and road safety lawyers at Maurice Blackburn backed the push to allow riders to "filter" through traffic gaps when stopped at lights, saying there were dual benefits of decreasing congestion and increasing driver awareness of motorcyclists on the roads.
The report is critical of current data collection. "There are serious and ongoing issues with the collection, use and dissemination of motorcycle trauma data in Victoria. The cumulative effect of these issues is that they undermine informed decision making on road safety for motorcyclists, and therefore it is not possible to accurately assess motorcycle trauma in Victoria."
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Duelling and Fencing
Duelling was a way for 'gentlemen' to settle their quarrels. The duel of honour was fought in cold blood between gentlemen, one perhaps seeking 'satisfaction' from the other in response to an insult to his 'good name'.
At first personal combats were fought with a sword and buckler. Swords were worn as part of a gentleman's everyday dress. The rapier – a longer, narrower pointed sword – was introduced after 1500. Consequently, a new style of sword combat developed, which emphasised the use of the point not the blade.
By around 1780 the pistol displaced the sword in the duel and many gentlemen owned a cased set of specialised duelling pistols. The duellist had to be able to aim and fire quickly and accurately, usually at a distance of not less than 15 metres (50 feet).
Duelling of any form has long been romanticised; the reality was often, short, bloody, brutal and deadly.
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Cultural and Scenic Tour for Beekeepers
Tour Dates: Depart Atlanta, USA, November 29, 2004
Return Cape Town/Johannesburg, SA, December 14, 2004
Tour Price Including air fare: $3500. Tour 13 nights/14 days
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17 hour flight, one stop on Ile de Sol
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The above tour price includes:
- all transfers mentioned in the itinerary in an appropriate sized vehicle with driver
- services of English speaking SATOUR registered guide throughout the tour (Day 1 to 13)
- subsistence and accommodation where necessary for driver and guide
- 2 nights The Don Suite Hotel Arcadia b&b
- 2 nights Hluluhwe Game Reserve  Hilltop Camp b&b and 1 safari daily
- 2 nights Beach Hotel b&b
- 1 night Holiday Inn Garden Court East London b&b
- 1 night Knysna River Club b&b
- 3 nights Santos Protea b&b
- 2 nights the Protea Breakwater Lodge b&b
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- baggage handling fees
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(greeting) Sanibonani! "Good day!"
(response) Yebo! "Yes good day!"
(greeting) Ninjani? "How are you?"
(response) Sikhona, ninjani nine? "We are well how are you?"
(response) Natsi sikhona! "We also are well"
Detailed Resume of Tour
Tuesday Nov 30: Arrive in Johannesburg (Day 0) Pretoria 2 nights
Wednesday Dec 1: Johannesburg/Pretoria. (Day 1) Pretoria 2 nights - The Don Suite Hotel Arcadia, Pretoria.
Met and greeted by Recreational Tours, SATOUR registered local guide.
Gold Reef City, Beekeeping Visit (TBA) pm, http://www.pta.co.za
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa and boasts some of the finest architecture such as the Herbert Baker designed Union Buildings, the Afrikaner Cultural Museum and Voortrekker Monument, Church Square.
Johannesburg City tour, known as the City of Gold. http://www.go2africa.com/south-afric.../johannesburg/
The exploitation of these gold fields gave rise to the industrial, commercial and financial development of Johannesburg which is now considered the economic hub of Africa. In conjunction with this development many black people came to the city to find work and settled on the outskirts of the city which now have given rise to very large black townships such as Soweto and Vosloorus.
Visit Gold Reef City. African dancers, go down gold a mine shaft, and gold pour. http://www.goldreefcity.co.za
Thursday Dec: 2 Thursday: Johannesburg/Pretoria (Day 2)
Pretoria City tour.
Cullinan Diamond Mine; continue to the mining town of Cullinan for a visit to Premier Diamond Mine. The mine has produced many of the worldÂs largest stones amongst which the most well known is the Cullinan Diamond now part of the British Royal Family Crown Jewels. http://www.diamonds-spectacular.
Home to General Jan Smuts for over 40 years, Doornkloof in Irene, southeast of Pretoria, is a unique museum that reveals much about the life and the spirit of this great statesman.
Beekeeping Visit (TBA) pm.
Friday Dec 03: Travel to Kwa Zulu (Day 3) 2 nights Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Saturday Dec 04: In the game reserve. (Day 4) 2 nights Hluhluwe
The region of northern Kwa Zulu Natal an area of great ecological diversity such as the vast Greater St Lucia Wetland Park which teems with wildlife such great numbers of hippo, crocodile, antelope and prolific birdlife. The Hlulhuwe-Umfolozi game reserve is also in this area and is world renowned for its preservation of the white and black rhino. http://www.go2africa.com/south-afric...-umfolozi-park
Sunday Dec 05: St Lucia boat trip. (Day 5) 2 nights Durban http://www.stluciasouthafrica.co.za/...uth_africa.htm
Continue to Durban on the North Coast road passing through some popular holiday destinations for South Africa such as Ballito, Umhlanga Rocks. Zinkwazi Beach, Chakas Rock. Visit Natal Sharks Board. http://www.shark.co.za/NSB.htm
Monday Dec 06: Optional day tours. (Day 6) 2 nights Durban
Battlefields Tour. Some of the fiercest battles between the Voortrekkers and the Zulu nation, the Zulu nation and the British army, and the British army and the Boers took place in this area. Battlefield routes to include on ones itinerary are those in Estcourt, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Eshowe, Ulundi, Vryheid and Volksrust. Routes cover battlefields, memorials, forts and other historical reminders. http://battlefields.kzn.org.za/battlefields/
Shakaland Zulu Experience Tour - http://www.shakaland.com/
Or Beekeeping Visit (TBA)
Tuesday Dec 07 (Day 7) 1 night accommodation Holiday Inn Garden Court East London *** b&b
Early morning departure through Eastern Cape to East London
1 night accommodation HIGC East London
Early morning transfer through Eastern Cape to East London. Set at the mouth of the Buffalo River, East London is South AfricaÂs only major river port. The town is most well known for the discovery of the Âliving fossil fish, the coelacanth.
Wednesday Dec 08 (Day 8) 1 night accommodation Knysna River Club *** b&b
Travel inland via King Williams Town  Fort Beaufort  Adelaide to Drennan.
This route is steeped in early Settler history and Xhosa culture and is also home to Fort Hare where many great African leaders studied including Neslon Mandela.
Thursday Dec 09 (Day 9) 3 nights accommodation Santos Beach Hotel *** b&b
Morning visit Knysna Oyster Factory for a glass of South African Sparkling Wine and some local oysters.
Afternoon cruise on the John Benn Ferry.
http://www.gardenroute.co.za/knysna http://www.southafrica-ravel.net/eastcape/echoocho.htm
Friday Dec 10 (Day 10) 3 nights accommodation Santos Beach Hotel *** b&b
Day at leisure  NB the coach will not be in service on this day
Mossel Bay is a very popular holiday destination for many South African and international tourists. Many great walking tours, deep-sea fishing, shark diving, and great seafood restaurants will be waiting to be explored.
Saturday Dec 11 (Day 11) 3 nights accommodation Santos Beach Hotel *** b&b
Travel over Outeniqua Mountain Pass into the Klein Karoo. Morning tour of Cango Caves and visit an ostrich farm, Cango Wildlife Ranch. - Return to Mossel Bay http://www.cangocaves.co.za/ http://www.cango.co.za/newsletter/200305.htm http://www.highgate.co.za/home.htm
Sunday Dec 12 (Day 12) 2 nights accommodation the Protea Breakwater Lodge *** b&b in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Continue on the N2 highway passing through some of the oldest towns in South Africa  the town of Swellendam is the third oldest in the country and has many excellent examples of both Cape Dutch and Victorian architecture dating back to the early 1800Âs. Enter into Cape Town City over the Hottentots Hollands Sir Lowrys Pass. The pass has some magnificent viewing spots across False Bay and the Cape Point.
Beekeeping Visit en route to Cape Town
John Moodie in Heidelberg and Hans Kiesling in Kleinmond
Cape Town is situated between Table Mountain and the bay known as Table Bay. It is the seat of government in the country and also the oldest city in South Africa, founded originally for the plantation of vegetables to be supplied to shipping lines travelling to the East. Today, the city has every modern feature with skyscrapers, freeways dominating the landscape, yet also remains steeped in history with gracious old buildings, cobbled streets and many old monuments, for example the Castle of Good Hope, Groot Constantia Manor and Winery, the Bo-Kaap Malay Quarter.
One of the major attractions of modern day Cape Town is the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Development which is centred around the working Victoria & Alfred Harbour. It is an entertainment, cultural and shopping hub with live daily shows, stylish boutiques, fine dining and five star hotels all within walking distance of each other.
http://www.webemporium.co.za/gardenroute/ http://www.cape-town.net/html/mapgarde.html http://www.tablemountain.net/main/index.asp http://www.places.co.za/html/stellenbosch.html http://www.south-africa-tours.com/cape-winelands.html
Monday Dec 13 (Day 13) 2 nights accommodation the Protea Breakwater Lodge *** b&b in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Full day Cape Peninsula tour Begin your journey to the Cape Point along the Atlantic seaboard passing through Seapoint, the Clifton and Camps Bay beaches to the fishing port Hout Bay. Stop for a browse through the Mariners Wharf or take an optional ferry trip to Seal Island. Continue through the Chapmans Peak Drive (if open) and Ou Kaapse Weg down to the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Here you stop to view the mythical meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean. For a better view visitors may take the vehicular to the lighthouse.
After lunch continue along the Indian Ocean side stopping at Boulders Beach to visit the only breeding colony of African Penguin  despite their falling numbers elsewhere they are thriving on this area. Continue to the historical South African Naval base of Simons Town, which also has some interesting examples of Victorian architecture. Optional short tour of the naval base to view the South African navy ships. Return to Cape Town with an unforgettable visit to the top of Table Mountain. http://www.tropicalisland.de/travel_...peninsula.html
Return to the hotel early evening.
Tuesday Dec 14 (Day 14)
Morning at leisure until transfer to Cape Town International Airport
Connect on outbound flight
Information about South Africa.
In South Africa, one finds the world's strangest and most dramatic landscapes, a unique wealth of animal and plant life, a treasure of gold, diamonds and other minerals, and a kaleidoscope of fascinating cultures. Nature's tools of creation, the wind, sun, ice and rain, have worked a special magic. There are extremes of deserts, savannas, snow-covered mountains, grasslands, high forests and tropical mangrove swamps. Within these climatic zones, earth's most diverse plant population flourishes. South Africa is also the home of big game, and hosts birds as varied as the vast range of habitats and foods that nature has prepared for them.
It is the variety of South Africa's fascinating and diverse peoples that is its greatest asset. South Africa is often called the cradle of civilization, for this is where archaeologists discovered 2,5 million-year-old fossils of our earliest ancestors, as well as 100 000-year-old remains of modern man.
Although South Africans come from many cultural traditions, they belong to one nation, a dynamic blend of age-old customs and modern ways, building a new South African society to create a better life for all.
The people
On the night of 9 October 1996 there were 40,58 million people in South Africa (Census '96). Of these, 76,7% classified themselves as African; 10,9% as white; 8,9% as coloured; and 2,6% as Indian/Asian. According to Statistics South Africa, the country's population estimates in the year 2000 stood at 43 686 million, of which some 22, 7 million were women. The second democratic census was held in October 2001.
The South African population consists of the following groups: the Nguni people (including the Zulu, Xhosa and Swazi), who account for two-thirds of the population; the Sotho-Tswana people, who include the Southern, Northern and Western Sotho (Tswana); the Tsonga; the Venda; Afrikaners; English; coloureds; Indians, and people who have immigrated to South Africa from the rest of Africa, Europe and Asia and who maintain a strong cultural identity. A few members of the Khoi and the San also live in South Africa.
The South African Constitution, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996), states that everyone has the right to use the language and to participate in the cultural life of his or her choice, but no one may do so in a manner inconsistent with any provision of the Bill of Rights. Each person also has the right to instruction in the language of his or her choice where this is reasonably practicable.
Official languages
To cater for South Africa's diverse peoples, the Constitution provides for 11 official languages, namely: Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda and Xitsonga.
Recognising the historically diminished use and status of the indigenous languages, the Constitution expects the Government to take positive measures to elevate the status and advance the use of these languages. According to the Census '96 figures, isiZulu is the mother tongue of 22,9% of the population, followed by isiXhosa (17,9%), Afrikaans (14,4%), Sepedi (9,2%) and English (8,6%).
The land
The Republic of South Africa occupies the southernmost part of the African continent, stretching latitudinally from 22? to 35? S and longitudinally from 17? to 33? E.
Its surface area is 1 219 090 km2. It has common boundaries with the republics of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, while the Republic of Mozambique and the Kingdom of Swaziland lie to the north-east. Completely enclosed by South African territory in the south-east is the mountain kingdom of Lesotho.
To the west, south and east, South Africa borders on the Atlantic and Indian oceans. Isolated, 1 920 km southeast of Cape Town in the Atlantic, lie Prince Edward and Marion islands, annexed by South Africa in 1947.
The seas
South Africa is surrounded by the ocean on three sides ? to the west, south and east ? and has a long coastline of about 3 000 km. This coastline is swept by two major ocean currents ? the warm south-flowing Mozambique-Agulhas Current and the cold Benguela. The former skirts the east and south coasts as far as Cape Agulhas, while the Benguela Current flows northwards along the west coast as far as southern Angola.
The contrast in temperature between these two currents partly accounts for important differences in climate and vegetation between the east and west coasts of South Africa. It also causes big differences in marine life. The cold waters of the west coast are much richer in oxygen, nitrates, phosphates and plankton than those of the east coast. Consequently, the South African fishing industry is centred on the west coast.
The coasts
The coastline itself is an even, closed one with few bays or indentations naturally suitable for harbours. The only ideal natural harbour along the coastline is Saldanha Bay on the west coast. However, the area lacks fresh water and offers no natural lines of penetration to the interior.
Most river mouths are unsuitable for use as harbours because large sand bars block entry for most of the year. These bars are formed by the action of waves and currents, and by the intermittent flow, heavy sediment load and steep gradients of most South African rivers. Only the largest rivers, such as the Orange and Limpopo, maintain narrow permanent channels through the bars. For much the same reasons, the country has no navigable rivers.
Relief features
The surface area of South Africa falls into two major physiographic features: the interior plateau, and the land between the plateau and the coast. Forming the boundary between these two areas is the Great Escarpment, the most prominent and continuous relief feature of the country. Its height above sea level varies from approximately 1 500 m in the dolerite-capped Roggeveld scarp in the south-west to a height of 3 482 m in the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg.
Inland from the Escarpment lies the interior plateau, which is the southern continuation of the great African plateau stretching north to the Sahara Desert.
The plateau itself is characterized by wide plains with an average height of 1 200 m above sea level.
Surmounting the plateau in places are a number of well-defined upland blocks. The dissected Lesotho plateau, which is more than 3 000 m above sea level, is the most prominent. In general, the Escarpment forms the highest parts of the plateau.
Between the Great Escarpment and the coast lies an area which varies in width from 80 to 240 km in the east and south to a mere 60 to 80 km in the west. At least three major subdivisions can be recognized: the eastern plateau slopes, the Cape folded belt and adjacent regions, and the western plateau slopes.
Climatic features
The subtropical location, on either side of 30? S, accounts for the warm temperate conditions so typical of South Africa, making it a popular destination for foreign tourists.
The country also falls squarely within the subtropical belt of high pressure, making it dry, with an abundance of sunshine.
The wide expanses of ocean on three sides of South Africa have a moderating influence on its climate. More apparent, however, are the effects of the warm Agulhas and cold Benguela currents along the east and west coasts respectively. While Durban (east coast) and Port Nolloth (west coast) lie more or less on the same latitude, there is a difference of at least 6?C in their mean annual temperatures.
Gale-force winds are frequent on the coasts, especially in the south-western and southern coastal areas.
South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 464 mm, compared with a world average of 860 mm. About 20% of the country has a total annual rainfall of less than 200 mm, 48% between 200 and 600 mm, while only about 30% records more than 600 mm. In total, 65% of the country has an annual rainfall of less than 500 mm ? usually regarded as the absolute minimum for successful dry-land farming.
In Cape Town, the capital city of the Western Cape, the average rainfall is highest in the winter months, while in the capital cities of the other eight provinces, the average rainfall is highest during summer.
South Africa's rainfall is unreliable and unpredictable. Large fluctuations in the average annual figure are the rule rather than the exception in most areas of the country. Years when a below-average figure is recorded are more common than years with an above-average total. South Africa is periodically afflicted by drastic and prolonged droughts, which often end in severe floods.
Temperature conditions in South Africa are characterized by three main features. Firstly, temperatures tend to be lower than in other regions at similar latitudes, for example Australia. This is due primarily to the greater elevation above sea level of the subcontinent.
Secondly, despite a latitudinal span of 13 degrees, average annual temperatures are remarkably uniform throughout the country. Owing to the increase in the height of the plateau towards the northeast, there is hardly any increase in temperature from south to north as might be expected.
The third feature is the striking contrast between temperatures on the east and west coasts. Temperatures above 32C are fairly common in summer, and frequently exceed 38C in the lower Orange River valley and the Mpumalanga Lowveld.
Frost, humidity and fog
Frost often occurs on the interior plateau during cold, clear winter nights, with ice forming on still pools and in water-pipes. The frost season is longest (from April to October) over the eastern and southern plateau areas bordering on the Escarpment. Frost decreases to the north, while the coast is virtually frost-free. Average annual relative humidity readings show that, in general, the air is driest over the western interior and over the plateau. Along the coast, the humidity is much higher and at times may rise to 85%. Low stratus clouds and fog frequently occur over the cool west coast, particularly during summer. The only other area that commonly experiences fog is the 'mist belt' along the eastern foothills of the Escarpment.
South Africa is famous for its sunshine. Generally speaking, April and May are the most pleasant months. The rainy season over the summer-rainfall region has then ended, while it has not yet really started in the winter-rainfall area. The hot summer weather has abated, and the winds are lighter than during the rest of the year.
In certain areas, however, notably the hot, humid KwaZulu-Natal coast, Mpumalanga and the Northern Province, June and July are the ideal holiday months.
Religion: Religious groups in South Africa
Almost 80% of South Africa's population adheres to the Christian faith. Other major religious groups are the Hindus, Muslims and Jews. A minority of South Africa's population does not belong to any of the major religions, but regard themselves as traditionalists or of no specific religious affiliation.
Freedom of worship is guaranteed by the Constitution, and official policy is one of noninterference in religious practices.
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•The building is located on a parallel street to calle Feria, where you find supermarkets, shops and an excellent food market (fresh fish, meat, fruit and vegetables).
•The decoration is basic, yet it is equipped with all kinds of amenities to make your stay comfortable.
•We recommend the boulevard of Alameda de Hércules to eat out or to have a drink, only 2 minutes away, with a wide variety of bars, restaurants and cafés.
•Close to the promenade walk along the river Guadalquivir and the theme park of Isla Mágica.
•Surrounded by important monuments: the Andalusian Parliament, the Basilica of la Macarena, the Arabic Walls, the church of San Luis, the tower of don Fadrique, etc.
•Well connected with other areas of the city by public transportation.
•Public parking next to the Andalusian Parliament, about 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
Check-out at 11:00, flexibility depending on the availability.
Ev kurallarıCheck-in from 15:00 to 21:30.
From 21:30 to 23:30, there is an extra charge of 25€.
From 23:30 to 01:00, there is an extra charge of 40€.
From 01:00 on, the charge is of 60€.
These amounts must be paid on cash at the check in.
Check-out before 12:00.
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The stay was fully to our satisfaction. Really good.
No surprises.
Easy transport from the airport to Benalmadena by train and then to the apartment by taxi. Cheap, easy and fast...
Good view from the balcony and the pool area is really good for kids aging from 7 and up..
This appartment is really nice and clean. We came in july so it was very hot outside. Thanks to the airconditioning it was agreable in the appartment. Everything was clean and comfortable. It was about 15 minutes walk to the centre. Restaurants and shops nearby. Very nice appartment!
A very beautiful apartment, with a large bathroom and a very nice terrace. Check-in was very easy and check out as well. Perfect apartment for a trip to Seville.
Great Location, friendly staff! Very Clean and nicely equiped
Holla eva,
We had a nice time in your flat, and we hope, we kept it to
Your satisfaction. Your city is very wunderfull and we come back
Some day and then we will stay in your flat again, if you want us to.
Have a nice time
Best regards
Elke and hp
Great location, with lots o restaurants, cafes and bars around, but not in the middle of the tourist "traps", there is a market right downstairs to buy something and eat it on the terrace or simply to have breakfast in there, 10 minute walk to main attractions
Host was very nice and explained us well all we needed to know about the city.
There is a really nice alley that goes to the river. It has aircon, cutlery, and everything you need.
Overall it was a great experience and it has a great value for money for groups of i would say up to 6 people.
The only downside = one shower only
The flat was in the heart of the city, clean, beautiful and quite.
I would recommend it to everyone!
warm regards
We had a lovely weekend in beautiful Sevilla. The apartment was complete and cosy and very centrally located, near Giralda in a quiet street. Perfect communication with Carmen, Rocio and Paco. We will be back!
Nice, clean and in the middle of the city, but very noisy.
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Maria's Biography
Cause of Choice: National Women's History Museum
Early Career Ambitions: To be a Yankee
Sources of Inspiration: Billie Jean King, Mickey Mantel, and Babe Ruth
Oddball: Her parents bought her baseballs and basketballs as gifts growing up even though it broke social norms at the time.
It's the three-game Little League pitching career "heard 'round the world." Maria Pepe was eleven years old when the neighborhood boys with whom she had been playing sandlot baseball brought her forward as a prospect for Hoboken Little League. By pitching in the spring of 1972, she became the first girl in more than two decades to even try to participate in one of America's most beloved youth pastimes. Little League's national powers-that-be moved quickly to remove her from competition. "The hardest part," she would later recall, "was when they took my uniform away." The National Organization for Women brought a 1973 suit on behalf of Pepe's right to play and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights sided with the young pitcher, whom Judge Sylvia Pressler called a "very, very courageous girl." The case moved up the courts and over the following year she and her family endured scrutiny and even threats and intimidation. Some encouragement came from the local team across the river: the New York Yankees named her "Yankee For A Day" as the controversy dragged on.
The New Jersey Superior Court eventually ruled, in 1974, that Little League must allow girls to play. The decision came too late to save Pepe's own Little League career, but opened up the game and changed the lives of millions of girls. Pepe went on to earn a bachelor's and business degree and to serve as Controller of the Hackensack University Medical Center. In 2004, she got a second chance to ascend the pitching mound when she threw the ceremonial first ball at that year's Little League World Series.


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President Bush couldn`t be more right that the United Nations needs reform. How can you take the U.N. seriously when six human-rights commission members are among the most repressive regimes in the world?
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The House Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 1657 by a 7-6 vote.
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Last week, attorneys on behalf of the NRA filed an amicus brief in Kitsap County v. Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club (Kitsap II), the case which challenges Kitsap County's firearm discharge ban and range licensing scheme. Kitsap Rifle and ...
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Could Being Polite Lead to Packing on Pounds?
By Amanda Changuris
We all know we need to remember our pleases and thank yous – particularly during the holiday season – but researchers from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business suggest our desire to be polite can backfire. Marketing doctoral student Peggy Liu and professor Gavan Fitzsimons say their experiments show people consider the feelings of fellow diners when selecting what to eat, tending to select more unhealthy foods when they're with an overweight person.
In one study, participants were asked to choose a snack, either wheat crackers or chocolate chip cookies, for both themselves and a person they had just met. In some cases, the person they met was her normal size (wearing a size 0-2). In front of other participants, the woman wore a body suit which made her appear to be 65 pounds heavier (a size 16).
When the woman was her normal size, participants only chose the same snack about 30% of the time. Almost 60% of the participants chose the same snack for themselves and the woman who appeared to be overweight. Interestingly, participants didn't overwhelmingly choose one snack over the other when picking for themselves and the overweight woman.
Liu and Fitzsimons say in similar studies participants reported they didn't want to suggest the overweight person would prefer the cookie, but also didn't want to send the message that the overweight person should choose the wheat cracker instead.
"What the results show is that people pick the same snack to avoid offending someone they perceive as overweight. This means that people might pick unhealthier options for themselves and others during the holidays if they think not doing so could hurt someone's feelings," Fitzsimons said.
"This suggests that if you are heading back to the buffet to cut a piece of pumpkin pie for your overweight uncle, you might also cut a larger piece than normal for yourself, so you don't hurt his feelings," Liu said.
We're not suggesting you should disregard others' feelings, of course, but it may be a good idea keep this phenomenon in mind. Grabbing that smaller slice of pie for yourself and your overweight uncle might be the best choice for both of you. (He can always have a second piece if he really wants it.)
This holiday season, resolve to eat mindfully and enjoy your friends and family just as much as the food.


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Police officer convicted in death of imprisoned Iranian blogger
New York, August 7, 2014--The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes today's conviction of a police officer in the death of Iranian blogger Sattar Beheshti and calls on Iranian authorities to disclose details of the investigation and trial. The police officer was given three years in jail, two years in exile, and 74 lashes for assaulting the blogger and insulting him, according to reports. Beheshti was arrested on October 30, 2012, and died in Evin Prison the next month.


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I would like some help to figure out how to best and easiest winter my bees on honey.
I'm located in the middle of Sweden (Östersund) where we have six month winter with temperatures of -5 to -40 celcius.
The bees I'm keeping are the black local ones (apis Melifera Melifera) and they are overwintering in one box (with an empty box with empty frames underneath).
I usually leave all the honey in the broodnest and feed about 12kg of sugar as a 2:1 syrup.
Been thinking of some different aproaches.
1. Take the supers off before the last flow of the year and let them backfill the broodnest (overwintering box).
- Will they bee able to produce enough winterbees if they backfill the broodnest?
- And will i bee able to figure out when to take the supers of at the right time?
- This sounds difficult.
2. Leave a box of honey on top of the broodnest.
- This would bee easy, but will it work in a cold climate?
- As we have very cold winters here and the bees are clustered up to 6month, will the bees bee able to go up to the box of honey?
3. Save some frames of honey av put them in the broodbox late in the fall.
- Guess I have to do this quite late in the season when the winter bees hatched out of the comb, and it could bee to coold to open up the hive.
4. Harvest the honey and feed it back to them as syrup.
- To much work. The hovey is allready in the frames. It must bee a better way..
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Eurocopter, another EADS subsidiary also contributes to disaster relief operations
Airbus and its parent company EADS have donated a total of RMB 4 million (about US$647,200) to the earthquake hit area of Ya'an, Sichuan province, in south west of China via the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC).
Eurocopter, another subsidy of EADS has also contributed to the disaster relief operations. Since 21st April, two Eurocopter helicopters, EC120 and EC135, have been deployed on the earthquake site. Moreover, Eurocopter China will provide special technical and financial support to its Sichuan based private operator, Sichuan Xilin Fengteng General Aviation Company from Guanghan, for the operation of the two helicopters, on request of the Authorities, to participate to the disaster relief air rescue missions.
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Do you own more than 20 acres of woodlands in targeted lake areas? The Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has a program and funds to assistance private woodland owners.
Landowners who own 20-acre woodlands or larger and live within tullibee lake watershed are eligible for grant funds, said Darren Mayers, district technician.
Grants funds will provide low-cost forest stewardship plan, technical assistance and funding for: forest stand improvement cuttings, tree planting, invasive species control, habitat management, trail improvement and erosion control.
To sign up for this program, contact Darren Mayers at email@example.com or 218-828-6197.
Once a landowner has a forest stewardship plan he is eligible for tax relief and incentive payments.
Crow Wing County and SWCD can work with participants to enroll their land into Sustainable Forestry Incentive Act FISA annul incentive payment or Class 2c, which can lower the woodland property tax rate. Contact the Crow Wing County Assessor's Office at 218-824-1010 or email@example.com.
For more information visit the DNR website at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/tullibeelake.html.