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Henry VIII
Often characterized as one of Shakespeare's inferior history plays because of its perceived stylistic and thematic anomalies, Henry VIII has long been the subject of scholarly debate that focuses almost exclusively on its composition date and on issues of authorship. Many critics have speculated that Shakespeare composed Henry VIII as early as 1593, but more recent studies indicate that it was composed circa 1612. Stylistic and thematic similarities between Henry VIII and Shakespeare's later romances, as well as several topical allusions to the reign of James I (1603-1625), have helped make the case for a later composition date. A more enduring controversy regarding Henry VIII, however, has been the question surrounding its authorship. Prior to the twentieth century many critics characterized the play as disjointed and lacking cohesion, leading to speculation that playwright John Fletcher collaborated with Shakespeare on the play. Because of the authorship question, Henry VIII has often been excluded from discussions on Shakespeare's history plays in general. In the latter half of the twentieth century, however, scholarship shifted from authorship questions to thematic, stylistic, and dramaturgical issues, and even though the specifics of authorship continue to inspire critical interest, the play has now been acknowledged as one of Shakespeare's most mature and cohesive visions of politics and history. In recent years, many critics have acknowledged that the play's concluding vision reveals Shakespeare's hope for the future of England as well as his view of history in the context of the political, cultural, and religious issues that were paramount during the Stuart era.
Henry VIII is primarily a history play, and as such, it draws heavily on chronicle, biographical and historical sources for its plot. It differs vastly from Shakespeare's earlier histories, however, because it does not concentrate on pageantry and historicity. As Jay L. Halio (see Further Reading) notes, it instead focuses on England and indigenous ideas, from both a political and a religious point of view. Even Shakespeare's depiction of the Reformation, according to Halio, does not so much defend reform as it supports English ideas and independence. Shakespeare's alteration of several chronological facts is seen as evidence of his intent to present a vision for the future of England that concentrated deliberately on the use and abuse of power. In his essay examining the historical sources that inspired Shakespeare to write Henry VIII, William M. Baillie (1979) makes a similar point, noting that this play was a theatrical anomaly compared to the other Henry plays—the action does not focus on "fool and fight," but rather the text purports to tell the truth. In this regard, Baillie points to the alternative title of the play, All Is True, as evidence that Shakespeare intended this play to present his ideal of political rule. Through an examination of Shakespeare's historical sources, Baillie believes that the truth presented in the play consists not so much of literal historicity as psychological realism that probes the personal motivations and conflicts underlying the Reformation. Similarly, in an essay discussing the relationship between history and romance, Paul Dean (1986) argues that debate on Henry VIII should not focus on whether it is a history play, but rather on the type of history play it is. According to Dean, although Henry VIII can be characterized as a romance, its close reliance on chronicle sources also suggests it is a history, albeit an atypical one since it lacks pageantry or a comic sub-plot. Shakespeare was able to keep the audience at a distance, according to Dean, in order to make the thematic point that we apprehend history largely through other people's interpretations of it. In this sense, the critic contends, Henry VIII is less a chronicle play than one that reflects a deliberate, dialectical movement from romance to history in order to showcase political reality, personal ambition, power, and religion.
The personification of power, as well as the dangers surrounding its use and abuse, is most clearly represented by the character of King Henry, especially in his dealings with Katherine, and to a lesser extent, with Anne Boleyn. Critical interest in Shakespeare's female characters in general has prompted many studies of Katherine and Anne. Kim H. Noling (1988) cautions that these powerful and sympathetic characterizations should not be misconstrued as a sign of Shakespeare's feminism. Rather, the play, by making the future Queen Elizabeth a virgin who would die a "most unspotted lily," ultimately authorizes Henry's will to obtain a male successor for his throne. Ironically, however, while the work reflects Henry's anxiety regarding his dependence on women for a male heir, it also allows Katherine, both by physical placement and dramaturgy, to challenge, at least for a short while, the patriarchal ideology that dominates the play. In contrast, the character of Anne Boleyn receives approval and acceptance entirely from the male characters. Regardless, contends Noling, Henry VIII ultimately defines its queens by a dramaturgy that fully supports kingly power.
This focus on power and politics in the context of the Reformation was an issue of great interest to Jacobean audiences and has led many critics to analyze Shakespeare's use of Christian elements in Henry VIII. For example, Albert Cook (see Further Reading) claims that Shakespeare juxtaposed politics and Christianity within the play's action. The critic contends that in the end, although there is a strong Christian note, the play resolves itself via a paean of national affirmation—a combination of ideas that includes both politics and Christianity, ultimately defeating the sinister or Machiavellian powers that threaten the realm. In contrast, Roy Battenhouse (1994) proposes that in Henry VIII Shakespeare was presenting a clearly Christian vision of reality, where the theme of the vanity of worldly ambition resonates at the climax. According to Battenhouse, the earthly glory exhibited by the characters of King Henry and later prophesied for Elizabeth and James has led many readers and critics to assume that Shakespeare endorsed this success. Instead, contends Battenhouse, this play is centered very clearly on the Christian belief in God and providence, and should lead us to re-examine Shakespeare's stance toward Tudor and Stuart politics in the context of deeply-held Christian beliefs.
William M. Baillie (essay date 1979)
SOURCE: "Henry VIII: A Jacobean History," in Shakespeare Studies, Vol. 12, 1979, pp. 247-66.
[In the following essay, Baillie compares Henry VIII to other Shakespearean history plays, remarks on its realistic portrayal of Jacobean politics, and examines selected events and issues that occurred in the months immediately preceding the play's publication.]
On 29 June 1613 the first Globe Theater burned to the ground during one of the first performances of a "new" historical drama "representing some principal pieces of the Reign of Henry 8."1 That play, without question, is the Henry VIII placed last among the Histories in the...
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Paul Dean (essay date 1986)
SOURCE: "Dramatic Mode and Historical Vision in Henry VIII, in Shakespeare Quarterly, Vol. 37, No. 2, Summer, 1986, pp. 175-89.
[In the following essay, Dean contends that while Henry VIII shares many of the dramatic elements of the late romances, it also adheres closely to its chronicle sources.]
In her recent book Biographical Truth: The Representation of Historical Persons in Tudor-Stuart Writing, Judith H. Anderson includes a chapter on Henry VIII in which she neatly observes, "Divorce is more than an historical problem and event in Henry VIII. It is a theme in a broader and more conceptual way, involving the disjunction of...
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Annabel Patterson (essay date 1996)
SOURCE: "'All Is True': Negotiating the Past in Henry VIII," in Elizabethan Theater: Essays in Honor of S. Schoenbaum, edited by R. B. Parker and S. P. Zitner, University of Delaware Press, 1996, pp. 147-66.
[In the following essay, Patterson explores the relationship of Henry VIII to Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles, noting that Shakespeare often modified facts in order to achieve a desired dramatic or thematic outcome.]
Wherein we are to crave pardon that we may plainelie declare and tell the truth: for in all histories the perfect and full truth is to be alwaies opened, and without it the same wanteth both authoritie and...
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Kim H. Noling (essay date 1988)
SOURCE: "Grubbing Up the Stock: Dramatizing Queens in Henry VIII," in Shakespeare Quarterly, Vol. 39, No. 3, Autumn, 1988, pp. 291-306.
[In the following essay, Noling suggests that through the characters of Queen Katherine and Anne Boleyn, Shakespeare was endorsing kingly authority and the notion that the proper function of queens was to produce male heirs.]
In the romance world of The Winter's Tale, Leontes learns in his widowerhood to "care not for issue" (V.i.46),1 vowing not to remarry for the sake of the succession; with Paulina's prompting, he concludes that Hermione is irreplaceable. But for anyone dramatizing the reign of King...
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Gordon McMullan (essay date 1999)
SOURCE: "'Thou Hast Made Me Now a Man': Reforming Man(ner)liness in Henry VIII," in Shakespeare's Late Plays: New Readings, edited by Jennifer Richards and James Knowles, Edinburgh University Press, 1999, pp. 40-56.
[In the following essay, McMullan explores Henry VIII's treatment of contemporary definitions of manliness, examining standards of masculinity and appropriate social conduct.]
'Thou hast made me now a man', Henry tells Cranmer after the archbishop has spoken prophetic words over the baby Elizabeth in the christening scene at the close of Henry VIII, announcing 'never before / This happy child did...
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Alan R. Young (essay date 1981)
SOURCE: "Shakespeare's Henry VIII and the Theme of Conscience," in English Studies in Canada, Vol. VII, No. 1, Spring, 1981, pp. 38-53.
[In the following essay, Young examines the theme of conscience as exemplified by the character of King Henry, remarking that the historical events that inspired this play dramatized a fundamental difference between the Roman Catholic and Protestant points of view.]
Shakespeare's Henry VIII has been criticized for its lack of structural coherence; for its inconsistent presentation of characters; for its lack of sustained thematic unity; and for its linguistic deficiencies. Various theories, among them that Shakespeare...
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Roy Battenhouse (essay date 1994)
SOURCE: "Shakespeare's Henry VIII Reconsidered in the Light of Boethian and Biblical Commonplaces," in Shakespeare and the Christian Tradition, edited by E. Beatrice Batson, Edwin Mellen Press, 1994, pp. 51-82.
[In the following essay, Battenhouse traces several parallels between Henry VIII and Boethian philosophy, remarking that the Boethian belief in God and providence reopens the debate regarding Shakespeare's stance toward Tudor-Stuart politics.]
The Prologue to Shakespeare's Henry VIII invokes as the play's frame the tradition of De Casibus tragedy, which scholarship has traced to contexts in Christian tradition and the Consolatio...
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Further Reading
Anderson, Judith H. "Shakespeare's Henry VIII: The Changing Relation of Truth to Fiction." In Biographical Truth: The Representation of Historical Persons in Tudor-Stuart Writing, pp. 124-54. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1984.
Presents a comparative analysis of the treatment of actual historical figures in Henry VIII and the biographical sources Shakespeare used to compose his play.
Champion, Larry S. "Shakespeare's Henry VIII: A Celebration of History." South Atlantic Bulletin 44, No. 1 (January 1979): 1-18.
Argues that despite an apparent lack of narrative coherence,...
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As long as you mean local anesthesia with sedation in the OR, my answer is yes. I would be comfortable with reduction of your tip.
I would only perform a tip-plasty under general anesthesia
Although technically a tip-plasty could be performed under a local anesthetic I personally would not agree to do so. I find the performance of virtually any aspect of nasal cosmetic surgery under any anesthesia but general anesthesia to be highly problematic. This is due to the common occurrence of blood inevitably running down the back of the patients throat causing them to involuntarily cough and therefore move their head. Rhinoplasty and specifically tip-plasty is extremely delicate surgery and any sudden unsuspected head bob by the patient can be disastrous. In addition, sometimes tip-plasty requires a cartilage graft for the best result. Oftentimes this cartilage graft is harvested from the nasal septum via a septoplasty technique. Setoplasty is extremely difficult to perform under anything but general anesthesia. The surgeon should always be prepared to utilize this technique on a moment notice. If the operation is not being performed under a general anesthetic setoplasty may not be possible and the result compromised.
Can Tip Reduction be Performed under local Anaesthesia
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Your lateral photographs show very nice tip anatomy. The frontal view shows a little extra width at the tip, but this may come down over the next several months as scar matures and the soft tissue settle down.
If you are left with a tip that is still too wide after 6-8 months a revision my be indicated. I don't see how this can properly be performed under local anesthesia.
Can Tip Reduction Be Performed Under Local Anesthesia?
Yes it can be done. But based on your posted photos you need to allow the rhinoplasty surgeon you used to do a complete corrected operation. If you are directing the operation by first having a rasping than now wanting a tip plasty. YOU NEED a combination under local/sedation at best.
Tip rhinoplasty under local anesthesia
I would personally not perform a tip rhinoplasty under straight local anesthesia. The tip is the most difficult portion of a rhinoplasty and you do not want your surgeon to be limited in what he or she can do because you might be experiencing pain or become anxious. Best to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon, tell them what your concerns are and let them suggest the best approach to address them.
Can my tip be thinned under local?
Technically yes, your nasal tip could be thinned under local but I'm not sure you'd want that done. I have performed Rhinoplasty and tip plasty for over 20 years and the injections used in local anesthesia are a bit uncomfortable plus the incisions, on the inside of the nose, can and do create bleeding that might go down your throat, while you're lying down, making you choke and be further uncomfortable.
What you're talking about is still classified as a Revision Rhinoplasty, so you should wait at least 6 months after your previous Rhinoplasty, have a general anesthesia for your own safety and comfort and consider narrowing the upper (bone) and mid (cartilage) sections of your nose as well as rotating up and thinning of the nasal tip. Hope this helps.
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Revision rhinoplasty for the wide nose with asymmetrical tip.
Revision rhinoplasty for the wide nose with asymmetrical tip can be done to give a better looking nose. You should see an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon who does natural noses.
Too Much Rhinoplasty is never good
Conservative rhinoplasties are always better tha overly aggressive rhinoplasties.
You don't need to have your tip-plasty.
If you did need it, it could be done under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia.
Just local anesthesia without sedation will be very uncomfortable and NOT RECOMMENDED by me.
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Can tip reduction be performed under local anesthesia
local with sedation tip modification can be done. do not recommend it under straight local. I would advise however that it seems you are trying to micromanage your surgery. That never comes out well. Pick a good surgeon, one where you like his or her results, and let them do the surgery. If you change only one part of a nose, other parts do not work with other parts that are not touched. An experienced surgeon will advise you of that and avoid revisions after revisions.
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Rocketing oil prices are being cited as a strong reason for electrifying the Auckland rail network instead of buying new diesel trains for a lower initial cost.
Auckland Regional Transport Authority chief executive Alan Thompson has acknowledged uncertainty about the future availability of power supplies amid controversy over plans to build new transmission lines from the central North Island.
But he is warning members of his organisation's parent body, the Auckland Regional Council, of a greater perceived risk in relying on diesel to fuel a new rail fleet.
"A much more dramatic issue for us is the way oil is going up and up and up," he told the council's transport policy committee, which is considering a recommendation by his board to electrify the network for about $500 million within six years.
"It does seem to us that Auckland, with the rest of New Zealand, has a better opportunity to manage its risks with an electric system than with diesel."
Papers issued by the transport authority this week show that the initial cost of buying 39 new two-car diesel trains to replace elderly rolling stock would be $119 million less than switching to electric.
An estimated cost of $4.25 million for each diesel carriage is, in fact, $540,000 more than for an electric version, and operating and maintenance bills would also be higher.
But it would cost the authority about $121 million to erect overhead wires from Swanson to Papakura or Drury, and a further $44 million to protect track signals from electric fields.
Even so, the authority believes electrification would work out cheaper in the long run at the much higher levels of patronage for which it is aiming over the next 25 to 30 years.
It hopes to boost annual patronage from just under 4 million passenger trips now to 38 million by 2030 with the help of a loop tunnel from Britomart to Mt Eden. If rail were extended to the airport, and from Onehunga to Avondale to complete an outer isthmus loop, patronage could eventually run close to 68 million.
Mr Thompson told the Herald that the point at which electric would become more economically viable than diesel was estimated at 20 million annual trips, but this did not take into account environmental benefits from doing away with fumes and reducing noise.
He added that the figure would drop as the price of oil kept rising.
A rail rapid-transit plan the transport authority made public after considering 11 volumes of technical studies on both motive options for rail notes that electric trains can accelerate faster out of stations than diesel units.
This would allow services to run more frequently, packing more commuters into what are now under-used rail corridors, each of which the authority believes could carry as many people as 10 motorway lanes.
A fleet of electric trains would need about 35 megawatts of power, equal to the consumption of about 27,000 homes, but they would partially recharge their overhead lines from energy generated when braking.
The transport authority says that as well as reducing greenhouse gases, electric trains would be far quieter, an important consideration in urban areas where planners are promoting residential settlement along rail corridors.
Mr Thompson acknowledged that Finance Minister Michael Cullen had indicated at a meeting he would need more information before being fully persuaded about electrification.
The authority must gain approval for its plans from the regional council before applying to the Government for a 60 per cent rail projects subsidy.
Predicted capacity, people per hour, on a 4m to 5m corridor through the city:
Extra motorway lane - 2400
Dedicated busway - 12,000
Dedicated light rail - 15-18,000
Metro heavy rail - 20-25,000
Source: Auckland Regional Transport Authority.


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What's a nice memorable gift to give to a friend going away to college?
When my sister went away I made her a dorm gift basket, anything she might need for dorm living. It included a laundry basket, a sewing kit, flip flops for the shower, extension cords, an umbrella, a flashlight, a roll of quarters for laundry, laundry soap pods, a new fluffy blanket, a dorm room sheet set, because apparently 90 percent of dorm rooms use twin xl, air fresheners, a microwave cookbook and cleaning supplies with a little tote to put them in. There were some other odds and ends also like stamps. She loved it!
You could get her a really nice picture frame and have it engraved with their names. You know, like a "friends" frame and then put a picture of them in it and engrave their names on it?


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Do you like it Lee…Lee…Lee?
Once upon a time I used to work in a luxury store in Sydney. I worked with the most adorable girl. She was so sweet. Her name was Winnie.
Imagine going to work and you couldn't wait to tell one of your favourite colleagues how your weekend was. Everybody wanted to tell this bubbly girl the news.
Winnie wears shirt by Witchery, jacket by Katherine, skirt and belt both by Ralph Lauren, watch by Marc Jacobs, bag by Sonia Rykiel and fragrance is Parisienne by Yves Saint Laurent
She used to listen to my "long" stories with enormous excitement. If I close my eyes, I can remember these beautiful memories so clearly.
It's like she wanted to be a part of my world. And she was… and "still is".
Winnie is a very funny girl, I could always tell when she did something naughty. Don't worry Winnie, I won't share those stories here. (Ok, maybe one..!)
She used to go on her breaks and come back with a "few" shopping bags. Well! They were quite heavy. I had no idea what was in them sometimes. Shoes maybe?!
She would always do a little catwalk for me displaying her new purchases.
At the end of her little catwalk she would always ask me in a very funny way "Do you like it Lee…Lee…Lee?" Of course I did, She has impecable fashion style.
Speaking of shopping….
The day I photographed Winnie I asked, what was your latest purchase? She gave me a big smile and said, "Well, last week I went to net-a-porter and found this pink bag". ("Do you like it Lee…Lee…Lee?"). How can I ever forget that question.
I shot Winnie with my new camera. It has a better lens than the last one so hopefully you will see my photography getting a little more professional.


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Mass killer Anders Behring Breivik said today he planned to capture and decapitate former Norwegian prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland during his gun massacre on Utoya island.
Breivik told a court that he wanted to film the beheading and post the video on the internet. He said he was inspired by al Qaeda's use of decapitation but noted that "beheading is a traditional European death penalty".
Ms Brundtland had already left the Labour Party's youth camp on Utoya when Breivik arrived on July 22 last year. The far-Right fanatic said he also planned to kill many more than the 69 people who died on the island. There were nearly 600 people there and he said "the goal was to kill them all".
Earlier he described how he prepared for his massacre by joining a gun club and playing computer games.
Breivik, 33, told his trial he had expected to be stopped when he bombed a government building in Oslo. The bombing killed eight people and injured 209 but Breivik was able to drive on to Utoya dressed in a homemade uniform and armed with a rifle and a handgun named after weapons used by Norse gods.
He said his training on Modern Warfare, an online game, focused on situations where he would be flanked by two commando teams. "I estimated the chances of survival as less than five per cent," he said.
Breivik told the court he had begun planning a massacre in 2006, taking a "sabbatical" that year to prepare, and joined the gun club in 2010.
He admits the killings but denies criminal responsibility, saying he acted to protect Norway and Europe from multi-culturalism. If he is found to be sane he will be jailed for at least 21 years. His testimony is due to conclude on Monday.Reuse content


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Members Only - White Zipper Jacket
Members Only was so ecstatic about the comeback of their '80s-tastic fashion line that they decided to turn their trademark windbreaker into leather. Kitson claims it's a celebrity favorite - and for the hefty price tag, we'll see if it crosses over to mainstream.
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I love chic bikers look of this jacket. The price is good too! Look at the zipper detail. So Fun. I think this would be great with skinny jeans and heels. Watch out girls!
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Date of Stay: February, 2014
Rate per night is for Passport America users. Regular rate is around $35. Regardless, it's a great park with very nice facilities. Beautiful pool area and it's heated, so we were able to use it in the middle of February. Workers were very friendly and stayed past their office closing hours to help get us checked in. We needed propane and this park doesn't have any, but they gave us directions to another park where we could get it. They even waited for us to return, so they could escort us to our campsite. Lots of cable channels available, nice rec room, kid and pet-friendly, and very clean. Only about 20 minutes to Tombstone, so a good place to stay if planning to visit. We will stay here again if in the area.
Date of Stay: February, 2014
We were denied access to facilities because my disabled husband had his service dog with him. The managers were not only rude, but frightened my children when they began yelling at my husband. They had alcohol on their breath, as well. Cable channels listed in the park brochure were not available. We were only able to get 1 channel that was in Spanish. Couldn't wait to leave the place. We found a fantastic park the next night in Benson. Recommend bypassing Tombstone Territories and going to a different park. There are many good ones around.
Date of Stay: September, 2013
This is a National Forest Service campground, located in a beautiful area that is surrounded by Ponderosa pines and other forest foliage, with Christopher Creek running thru the campground. The fall colors were a nice in contrast to the Phoenix desert area that we traveled from. Sites have plenty of room around them. You can't reach out and touch your next door neighbor. There are fire rings, BBQ grills, and you can fish in the stream. Vault toilets and no dump station in the campground, but you can dump at the Ponderosa campground about 3 miles down the road. There are bears in the area. The upper loop of the campground was closed due to recent bear sightings and there was evidence of bears throughout the campground. Website says no trailers over 22', but there are sites that can accommodate larger vehicles. We stayed in a 26' RV and had plenty of room. You can't make reservations for this campground. It's first-come first served only. We arrived late on a fall Friday evening and were able to find a suitable site. Not sure how crowded it gets during the summer, though. We'll definitely visit again.


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Hi, I have recently bought my E60 535d M Sport, and I notice that the LED's & strip light above the headlamps do not work.
I thought maybe these were DRL's but I don't have that option on my i-drive.
I do not have any DRL's
My Headlights are not xenon.
I have tried the switch in all positions.
I have checked another car and they come on with normal headlamps.
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Days Inn New Braunfels
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Days Inn New Braunfels
About the Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Days Inn New Braunfels in New Braunfels, you'll be minutes from New Braunfels MarketPlace and close to Schlitterbahn Waterpark. This hotel is within close proximity of Comal Park and Faust Street Bridge.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- 24-hour business center
- Express check-in
- Outdoor pool
- Free breakfast
- Computer station
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Business center
- Roll-in shower
- 24-hour front desk
- Spa services on site
- Free WiFi
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Accessible bathroom
- Free self parking
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 60
- In-room accessibility
- Free newspapers in lobby
Room Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Bathrobes
- Refrigerator
- Rainfall showerhead
- Cable TV service
- Down comforter
- Microwave
- Pay movies
- Pillowtop mattress
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free newspaper
- In-room massage available
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Daily housekeeping
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Phone
- Washer/dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Shower/tub combination
- Free toiletries
- Premium TV channels
- Desk
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Premium bedding
- Free local calls
- Hair dryer
- Pillow menu
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Television
- Air conditioning
- Room service (limited hours)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Free long-distance calls
- Coffee/tea maker
Hotel Policy
Know Before You Go
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night
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Posted by David Logan
03/12/2010 at 10:23 AM
A big part of success in law school, as in life, comes from the support and advice of others. At RWU Law we recognize the importance of mentorship in guiding students and helping them learn about not just success stories, but also strategies for overcoming obstacles, understanding strengths, and making smart decisions. Students find mentors in lots of places. For many, the most influential mentors are not people who were assigned as part of a program. Rather, they are folks who take the time to ask the right questions and serve as a sounding board. That...
Posted by Peter Eraca
03/12/2010 at 10:12 AM
One of the biggest selling points of RW Law for me was the recreation center. It is at the doorstep of the law building, how much more convenient can that be? Before enrolling here, I would spend 3-4 day per week at the gym back home (I won't plug which one), AND the college I worked for had a pool which helped my love of swimming (I swam competitively in high school). Therefore, some ability for me to get a work out in during the day was a large component of selecting a place I wanted to spend the subsequent 3 years of my life. Many law students will use the gym, particularly because it is...
Posted by David Logan
03/08/2010 at 01:00 AM
Two of the junior members of our terrific faculty learned last week that they had been awarded tenure pursuant to a unanimous vote of the Law Faculty, the Dean, the Board of Directors, and the University President, Dr. Roy J. Nirschel. Courtney Cahill is a national expert in the complex issues surrounding same sexuality and the law, using her skills as a close reader of texts, honed at Princeton, where she earned her PhD in Comparative Literature. Courtney was a stellar student at Yale Law School, where she served as Chief Essays Editor for the Yale Law Journal, and after graduation...
Posted by David Logan
03/03/2010 at 01:00 AM
Last week, our own Professor Peter Margulies – a widely acknowledged expert on laws governing torture, terrorism and other cutting-edge fields of central relevance in today's volatile political climate – was interviewed by the National Law Journal, featured in a podcast for SCOTUSblog, and appeared on a panel at the Georgetown Law School discussing a fascinating terror case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court. The case in question is Holder v. Humanitarian Law Project, argued last Tuesday, Feb. 23, which asks the court to consider whether several key terms in the federal laws...
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02/26/2010 at 12:47 PM
Yes, you heard that correctly. Every 1L in the country takes a course on property. It covers a variety of areas, and I need to say one of the areas I really enjoy is Estates and Future Interests. Now, while that doesn't matter much to you yet, and frankly, if you're already thinking about "getting ahead" in your course work, take a step back and enjoy your time before coming to law school. Anyway, from what I've been told, and what I've seen, students either love this topic or hate it. If you have a thing for history, language, or words you will probably enjoy it. One of the things I enjoy...
Posted by David Logan
02/24/2010 at 01:00 AM
Congratulations to newlyweds Jennifer Coliflores'11 and Eric Rosenthal of Pawtucket, R.I. who were married before TV cameras and family and friends in January. The couple won the grand prize of a $40,000 wedding in a contest sponsored by NBC10 WJAR and Video Excellence. The grand prize included the ceremony officiated by daytime-tv star Judge Frank Caprio, and a reception at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, wedding music, photography, videography, wedding attire for both the bride and the groom, wedding rings, invitations, the honeymoon, planning services, hair and makeup,...
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02/18/2010 at 12:13 PM
This past week was a very, very long week. There's a study somewhere that states Roger William School of Law Students have earned the ranking of one of the highest, if not the highest score, regarding how many hours per day a student here studies. Please don't ask me where I read this study right now because it is 10:30 on a Sunday night and I think I put in over 35 hours of studying this weekend alone. I'm tired. But I remember reading the results and wondering why we earned this particular title. Are the students here more competitive? Did the school...
Posted by David Logan
02/18/2010 at 01:00 AM
During the week of January 18, RWU Law held its 5th Annual M.L.K. Celebration. Throughout the week members of the law school community participated in activities designed to commemorate the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through service and learning we reflected on the changes in the civil rights movement and the ways in which we can make a difference in our communities. On the Monday holiday, a group of students and staff had a "Day On" (instead of a day off) by rolling up their sleeves to paint at the Roger Williams Middle School in south Providence....
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02/17/2010 at 05:26 PM
Have you ever felt like you were behind, didn't know where the time went, and that you probably won't catch back up? Yeah, I feel that way right now. Today, someone said we were in week 5 (ok, he said 7, but I double checked for accuracy) and I did a mental double take. I couldn't believe we had already gone through 1/3 of the semester. Thinking back to the first semester everything seemed to go by exceptionally slowly. That doesn't really change. One thing I've realized while being here is that the weeks seem to go buy slowly, but when looking back they go by like lightning. It is probably...
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02/12/2010 at 02:39 PM
Since the day I turned 18, I couldn't wait to be called for Jury Duty. In 1999, the day finally came. I received my little Juror's Card in the mail informing me I had been selected to serve. I felt as though I had just won the lottery! I had been SELECTED!!! (No calling me dork or any of the other names you're thinking in your head right now.) There was one problem though. The date I was scheduled to serve was very soon after my second child's due date. I could have checked that little box that claimed I wanted to reschedule, but nope, I was...


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Courtyard by Marriott Annapolis
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Courtyard by Marriott Annapolis
About the hotel
Property Location
When you stay at Courtyard by Marriott Annapolis in Annapolis, you'll be in the business district and convenient to Annapolis Harbor Center Shopping Center and Annapolis Harbour Center. This hotel is within close proximity of Annapolis Mall Shopping Center and Westfield Annapolis Mall.
Make yourself at home in one of the 149 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/café, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Annapolis? This hotel has facilities measuring 1250 square feet (113 square meters), including meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Spa tub
- Accessible bathroom
- Coffee shop or café
- Smoke-free property
- Multilingual staff
- In-room accessibility
- Meeting rooms
- Conference space size (feet) - 1250
- Fireplace in lobby
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of floors - 3
- Laundry facilities
- Free self parking
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Express check-out
- Television in common areas
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Conference space size (meters) - 113
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Restaurant
- 24-hour business center
- Total number of rooms - 149
- Indoor pool
- Elevator/lift
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
Room Facilities
- Iron/ironing board
- Microwave (on request)
- Free toiletries
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Premium TV channels
- Free weekday newspaper
- Private bathroom
- Room service (limited hours)
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower/tub combination
- Hair dryer
- Cable TV service
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Desk
- Television
- In-room safe
- Pay movies
- Daily housekeeping
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Hotel Policy
Know Before You Go
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
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Will KiwiSaver members start changing between schemes or funds to follow the best performers once the new disclosure regime is in place?
DLA Phillips Fox partner Tracey Cross says investors jumping between funds is a danger, but what is important is ensuring that KiwiSaver members are financially literate and know that is not a good thing to merely chase the returns.
Cross notes when the new disclosure statements come out investors need to appreciate what they are comparing and need to get advice before making any decisions. "You need to look at the available options and the investment characteristics of each investor and ask 'is it the right fund for me'."
Simpson Grierson's corporate commercial partner, Stephen Ward, is a fan of the new regulations. Ward says that, historically, comparing two products against each other took "an amazing amount of work" but with the data file, in a proscribed format, doing the same comparisons is much easier.
Ward thinks fund-jumping will occur. But that will put pressure on those that have higher fees and lower returns to look a themselves "and say we are losing market position".
He notes too there is a lot of detail in the disclosures. For instance not just a disclosure on fees, but break-downs of the different fees charged.
"Overall the pressure will be very much on KiwiSaver providers to rank each other internally. The biggest users of the data file could well be trustees and competitors."
As to the challenges ahead for KiwiSaver, Cross says a lot of resources have now been put into protecting KiwiSaver's reputation with investors and ensuring that they have all the information they need, all as part of a swathe of recent capital market reforms.
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MSI Z77A-G45 GAMING Motherboard Final Thoughts
It was a bold move for MSI to release a new line of motherboards so close to the end of the Z77 chipsets lifecycle. Many enthusiasts may pass on buying these motherboards purely because they plan on being an early adopter of the next generation Z78 chipset coming just around the corner. From a business perspective though, it is a different story altogether. It makes more sense to release a new line of motherboards with a proven and stable chipset, and avoid bad reviews based on factors that may be out of their control. MSI have also moved away from their traditional yellow or blue color schemes with this new line-up, and have opted for a red/black 'gaming' theme.
The MSI Z77A-G45 GAMING motherboard has some interesting features that differentiate it from the vast swathes of motherboards available with the same Intel Z77 chipset. Firstly there is the Killer E2200 NIC that detects and accelerates gaming traffic and streaming media. I have previously tested a Killer 2100 NIC integrated into a VisionTek HD5770 Video Card and the test results told us that the Killer NIC accelerates network traffic that uses the UDP protocol. Next we have integrated Realtek ALC892 8 channel audio with Creative Sound Blaster Cinema support. Unless you have an extremely good pair of ears on your head you won't necessarily be able to differentiate between two similar Realtek integrated audio chipsets. Thanks to the ever shrinking world of modern computing, an integrated audio IC today would have needed an expansion slot 10 years ago. Four DIMM slots on the Z77A-G45 GAMING motherboard support` up to 32GB memory. With the right CPU and RAM the MSI Z77A-G45 GAMING motherboard will support memory speeds up to 3000MHz (OC). There are 32 PCIe Gen' 3.0 lanes available via two slots so even the fastest SLI/CrossFire setup won't saturate the bandwidth.
There is a balance to strike however; the Z77A-G45 GAMING motherboard's 6-phase CPU power won't deliver any record breaking overclocks. The six available SATA ports mean your storage options are limited without additional hardware, so you won't exactly be building a home server with this motherboard. I would have liked more USB 3.0 ports at the rear I/O but there is a USB 3.0 header on board should your PC case support this feature. The aesthetic qualities of this motherboard are quickly lost in a closed PC case, especially when using a large air-cooled CPU cooler. If you want to make the most of the visual aspects of the Z77A-G45 GAMING motherboard you will want a high-end water cooling setup.
MSI Z77A-G45 GAMING Conclusion
In this section I am going to write a brief five point summary on the following categories; Performance, Appearance, Construction, Functionality and Value. These views are my own and help me to give the MSI Z77A-G45 GAMING Motherboard a rating out of 10, a high score here does not necessarily mean that it is better than a similar motherboard which has been reviewed by another writer here at Benchmark Reviews, that may have got a lower score. It is however a good indicator of whether the motherboard is good or not. I would strongly urge you to read the entire review, if you have not already, so that you can make an educated decision for yourself.
The performance of the Z77A-G45 GAMING motherboard is exactly what you would expect from a big name like MSI. Gaming features such as the Killer E2200 NIC and Realtek ALC892 8-Channel audio with Creative Sound Blaster Cinema support, ensure this motherboard give you a high quality experience. There isn't much that separates motherboards with the same chipset so features like this help to differentiate. You won't get any record breaking overclocks thanks to the 6 phase CPU power circuitry, and 6 SATA ports restrict the amount of potential storage options.
The classic red/black 'gaming' color scheme has finally been adopted by MSI, and they have also used their dragon logo (featured on their gaming laptops/notebooks) to brand the design. Over the years I have seen many badly executed color schemes, and I have seen red/black done to death. If there are any new color schemes that work well but have yet to be discovered, I will be very surprised. Until then I think I will forgive MSI for choosing the route they have. If you plan on using a non window case or a large air cooled CPU cooler, the aesthetics are all for nothing anyway as they won't really be seen, you will want water cooling and a windowed case to really make the most of the visual aspects of this motherboard.
Construction of the MSI Z77A-G45 GAMING motherboard is excellent, it uses high quality components but reserves the best of the best components for the higher end Z77A-GD65 GAMING motherboard. The PCB is not too over populated in any one area and the PCIe slots are perfectly spaced for SLI/CrossFire multi-GPU setups using large coolers. MSI have a good reputation for their hardware and this new motherboard does not let them down.
Functionality wise the MSI Z77A-G45 GAMING motherboard makes up in some areas where it lacks in others. It's main strengths are the Killer E2200 NIC and Realtek ALC892 8-Channel integrated audio with Sound Blaster Cinema. There are four USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports readily available, and a further six USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports available via on-board headers. The Control Center windows desktop utility and the Command Center Android/iOS app really open up the ways you can interact with this motherboard.
Value is perceived differently based on the type of motherboard you are looking for and the features available. The asking price of $139.99 (Amazon | Newegg) is slightly above average for this level but MSI have given the Z77A-G45 GAMING motherboard (P/N 911-7752-19S) some features you don't see every day. The original MSI Z77A-G45 motherboard still retails for $125, so I think the extra $15 for the GAMING edition is well worth it.
If you are looking for overclocking or lots of storage you will do better to cross this motherboard off your shortlist. If (as the name suggests) you are a gaming enthusiast, and you are looking for a feature rich motherboard that won't break the bank, then the MSI Z77A-G45 GAMING motherboard is a worthy contender. After a giving a lot of thought to the individual ratings, I have decided to give the MSI Z77A-G45 GAMING motherboard the Benchmark Reviews Silver Tachometer Award.
+ 2 x 16 lane PCIe Gen 3.0 slots
+ Fairly priced
+ Integrated Realtek ALC892 8-Channel Audio
+ Integrated Killer E2200 NIC
+ Bold design
+ Well laid out PCIe slots
+ SLI / CrossFire multi GPU support
+ Great power saving in ECO mode
+ Excellent software (Command Center and Control Center)
– Top SATA ports may hinder VGA install in top PCIe slot
– Only 6 SATA ports
– Limited overclocking power
– UEFI Could use some improvements
- Performance: 8.75
- Appearance: 8.50
- Construction: 9.50
- Functionality: 9.00
- Value: 8.75
Final Score: 8.90 out of 10.
Quality Recognition: Benchmark Reviews Silver Tachometer Award.
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Humanism is a rational system of thought in which the primary
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This booklet is a manifesto - not in the sense of being a political
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• human characteristics vary from one individual to
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• human sexuality varies a lot; millions are strongly
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Project Direct Nicaragua is on deck
It's the very end of the picking season here in Nicaragua and most of the plants have been stripped of their fruit. However, this morning when Paul Thornton, Chris Wade and I drove through the mist at Finca El Quetzel, we came upon a group of pickers who were working a slope of red and yellow catuai in small pocket of the farm. We rounded a bend in the road and thought we heard singing. When we looked up, we spotted about 100 workers dotting the hillside. Read more »
Portland Business Journal: Coffee Bean International adopts direct trade program
The following story was in Portland Business Journal and Sustainable Business Oregon on February 10, 2010. Read it here.
Coffee Bean International announced Wednesday the launch of a direct trade program, "Project Direct," working directly with farmers with a goal of paying higher prices for better quality coffee and directly improving coffee growers' farms, communities, and quality of life. Read more »
Single-Origin Coffees versus Blends
So much attention these days seems to be given to single-origin coffees – served as shots of espresso, dripped in brewers, or brewed in siphons. Read more »
Just Arrived: Project Direct™ Peru San Ignacio!
We are buzzing because the San Ignacio has finally arrived! After many miles traveled and hundreds of coffees tasted, we chose our new direct trade coffees from 20 small farms in the San Ignacio region of Peru. The ideal terrain and dedication of the farmers initially attracted us to the region. After witnessing the passion for producing a great coffee experience, we are excited to have a long-term direct buying relationship with the farmers of San Ignacio. As part of an intimate relationship we are committed to regional stability, healthful farming practices, and economic transparency, which is the key in allowing farmers to command higher prices. Read more »
Healani Farm: Third Place Winner in Kona Coffee Competition
Until 2006, Gary Williams combined all of the coffee harvested from his scattered Kona farms—regardless of quality—and sold it in bulk to a mill. Then, through an enlightening conversation with Paul Thornton, Coffee Bean International's Master Roaster, he realized that farms surrounding his Healani Farm were winning awards, and by blending coffee of exceptional quality with that of average quality, he might be missing out on an opportunity to offer some even better qualities and receive payment at the upper end of the market price range, for this improved quality. Read more »
The Ultimate Coffee Cred
Looking to gain some street cred in the coffee business? Buy Cup of Excellence® coffee for your brand.
Every year, more countries and farms are participating in the Cup of Excellence (COE), a rigorous competition that anoints the top 10-20 coffees from each participating country. Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, the COE program is highly regarded as one of the leading ways to discover and present the world's finest coffees. Read more »
Brazil's Cup of Excellence Competition – Touring the Farms
I spent Sunday and Monday traveling through Minas Gerais, meeting other farmers and visiting their farms. I was fortunate to be able to spend Sunday visiting Fazenda Sant'ana ("St. Anne's Farm"), this year's second place COE finisher Sr. Paulo Sérgio Noronha Barleta's estate, located outside of Olimpio Noronha, a small community of about 2,500 people a few kilometers west of Carmo de Minas, MG. On Monday, it was my pleasure to visit the Sr. Junqueira's Carmo Estate operation, and spent the day touring his impressive operation. Read more »
Brazil's Cup of Excellence Competition – World Class Farming
The Cup of Excellence award ceremony in Machado, Brazil was preceded by an opportunity to sit down with some of the finalist farmers that had traveled to the competition site. Read more »
Brazil's Cup of Excellence Competition – Coffee's Journey to the International Jury
To get to the COE's international jury, a coffee must pass through two previous competitions. The first is held immediately after the harvest, and is open to all growers that believe they have had an exceptional harvest. Needless to say, hundreds of samples are submitted! The vetting by the national judges reduces the assortment down to a more manageable group of about 100 coffees. Two weeks before the international competition, the second national competition is held to go through the initial 100 coffees to further narrow the field. So every coffee we start with ad already passed through two rounds of competition, where each had been carefully roasted and then tasted – literally – hundreds of times. Read more »
Brazil's Cup of Excellence Competition – Cup of Excellence Program
The structure of the Brazilian Cup of Excellence competition was pretty much the same as the other COE competitions I've done elsewhere around the world. The basic structure calls for Monday through Thursday being dedicated to the actual competition, with Friday devoted to re-cupping the top ten coffees and then capped by meetings with the farmers. Friday evening is the ceremony where the winning coffees are announced and their proud farmers accept their awards. Saturday and Sunday is usually devoted to field trips to meet the winning farmers at their farms (whenever possible), or visiting other growers and mills in the region to get a better idea of the agricultural practices in the region. Read more »


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The nice man at Captain Cook Cruises very kindly changed my ticket for me to the same cruise tomorrow, so although my heart was telling me to go back to the Guylian cafe and have another milkshake, I managed to resist and instead went to the Museum of Contemporary Art. It was described in LP as being "controversial" ever since it opened, so I was well up for seeing some, I dunno, black and white nudity or something. Instead, I got some rather interesting but not especially controversial art, and a team of young female staff members who seemed determined to tell everyone off. One of them followed a little kid around for about twenty minutes (in fairness, bringing a three year old into an art gallery is a stupid thing to do, of course they're going to want to run around and touch everything), another told a woman not to wear her backpack on her back but carry it instead (that one baffled me, I've got to be honest) - they generally seemed to be worrying about very uncontroversial things. I was most disappointed. There were some really cool pieces, though, like a couple of truly excellent video installations, a bust made of china and painted in the traditional way, and this awesome sculpture that went through a wall. No pics, I'm afraid - much like Dunedin Art Gallery, Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art says no to photography.
Small aside: today is the only day I actually took my rain jacket out with me, because I figured I'd need it on the boat. Naturally, today is the only day it didn't rain.
Tonight is my last night in Sydney, so I'm going to pick up my groovy wee car tomorrow (I hope it's groovy, anyway) and head up to Newcastle (after doing my cruise, I'm not gonna miss out on that bad boy). I will spend a night there, and then the next day travel onwards to Coffs Harbour. Apparently it's very nice, and has lovely beaches. I look forward to it.


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Too much of a good thing is causing headaches in the wine industry, writes Nick O'Malley.
BILL CALABRIA, the owner of West End Estate at Griffith, began his brutal round of interviews in June last year. He called each of his growers one by one to the winery for a meeting.
They knew to expect bad news. Some brought their sons, others their wives - the wine business is still family business in Griffith. On his side of the conference table Mr Calabria had his son, Michael, West End's general manager, and his chief wine maker, Brian Currie.
Together they laid it out. Not just Australia, but the whole world was awash with cheap wine. The growers were facing serious cuts - not only in the price they would be paid per tonne of grapes, but to the number of tonnes they sold. For Mr Calabria's 40 growers, that meant each would lose, on average, about 20 per cent of their income. Some would be paid less per tonne than it cost them to grow the grapes.
Mr Calabria had little choice - Australia is sitting on a wine surplus equivalent to 100 million cases. About 40 million more cases are expected to be tipped into that pool over the next 12 months.
According to Mr Calabria the glut is not so much a sudden crisis as a slow-motion train wreck.
The wine market has been exploding in Australia and around the world since the mid-1990s, when prices for grapes grew and stayed high. Growers flooded into the market, as did investment money from Australia's superannuation pool. The same thing was happening in South Africa, Argentina and California. Then New Zealand arrived on the market. The Australian dollar crept higher as our economy survived the global collapse. The high dollar eroded hard-won markets in Britain and the United States.
Meanwhile, Coles and Woolworths have moved into the local market with Liquorland and Dan Murphy's, among others, forcing the retail price of wine lower still. Good news for drinkers, heartbreak for the industry.
The impact on a town like Griffith is pervasive. Here wine growers and wineries operate side by side in a sometimes tense symbiotic relationship. The town itself depends on the industry - farm supply and equipment shops are facing losses which will be passed on to the main street. Employment will shrink as growers and wineries cut costs.
John Cassella, whose winery exports a staggering 100 million litres of the famous Yellow Tail brand, believes growers simply did not believe the wineries when they started warning of an impending glut some years ago.
''They thought it was rumours spread by wineries to cut costs. It wasn't. It was a fact,'' he says.
No one doubts there is a crisis any more, just as no one seems to know how to fix it, or who, if anyone, is to blame.
Darren De Bortoli's grandfather Vittorio went from growing grapes to making wine in 1928 when the Depression started to bite and he found he could not sell his crop. Today Darren, the general manager of the empire Vittorio founded, has a reputation in town for being a tough businessman with a frank turn of phrase.
Sitting among vines at his winery in the sunset, drinking beer with a handful of staff and growers, the man himself seems hard to reconcile with the reputation, until talk turns to the glut.
''They are fools, it's a well-documented fact,'' he says, half in jest, of the local wine growers association. Mr De Bortoli believes the Riverina Wine Grapes Marketing Board should have seen the crisis coming and better informed its members. Instead, he says, ''they declared war on us''.
As evidence he produces a 2008 clipping from the local paper, headlined ''Time to declare war on wineries''. In it the board's chief executive, Brian Simpson, criticises wineries for proposing lower prices in the year ahead, given the larger than expected crop. In June that year De Bortoli posted a profit of $20 million. A year later the company suffered a loss of $1.6 million.
''It's all part of the agribusiness cycle,'' says Mr De Bortoli.
Later that evening, walking through a field of abandoned grapes that had once been destined for De Bortoli, the board's chairman, Bruno Brombol, a grower himself, rejects Mr De Bortoli's criticism.
''The majority of growers don't grow grapes if they don't have a home to go to,'' he says.
Mr Brombol says grapes now in glut were planted at the behest of wineries, but since much business is done over a handshake, the makers have no contractual obligation to buy them.
Mr Simpson offers two solutions. A code of conduct has been written that would formalise the relationship between the growers and the makers, but few wineries have signed it, he says. Second, a clear national registry of what stock exists to better manage supply should be maintained.
But, he concedes, some vines and some growers will not survive the current glut.
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[The Internet Marketing Gameplan]
Now we are going to look how to use all of this information we acquired from the first two modules
to create the actual product for our customers.
There are 4 parts to this module:
1. First we will look at creating our own product.
2. There are 5 different types of information products that we can create. They are eBooks,
Videos, Audios, software and apps.
3. We will then look at how to price our products
4. Then we discover how to easily create the content for your products.
We look at how to get free or cheap content that we can use as the basis of our products and we
even look at outsourcing the product creation process to someone else.
Lastly we look at an alternative to creating our own products. We can actually sell products that
other people have created as an affiliate.
Creating products to sell is one of the biggest reasons that people never really get started in this
business. People are intimidated by the mere thought of having to create a product because they do
not know what content to create a product on or how to do it.
There are fortunately many solutions to this problem. The good news is that it is easier than you
many think. In fact you do not even need to create your own product. You can sell other people's
products and earn a commission on every sale. This is called affiliate marketing.
I bet you that there are more different types of information products than you thought possible! I
want to introduce you to a number of possibilities just to get your mind thinking in the right
For almost all of the products that I am going to talk about now, you can either deliver the product
digitally or you can have a physical product made which you will need to ship to your customer.
Each of these options obviously has its advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes you could also do
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Hello, I purchased Street Fighter X Tekken on the Vita last week on 10/23; however, it's no longer appearing as if I purchased it at all.
This causes me concern due to 1) Missing out on the "Spend $100, Get $20 Back" promotion and 2) The unsettling nature that content I purchased is being retroactively wiped out. Before anyone asks me "Can you check your Download List", I can. That's not the issue. The issue is the fact Sony itself doesn't acknowledge I even purchased the product in the first place.
I would greatly appreciate anyone from Sony to help correct this easy to calm my nerves on this situation. Again, the issue for me isn't whether I can/cannot download, it's the fact it appears I never purchased in the first place.
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Apparently after contacting Sony, who the representative was utterly of no help, has sent forward a "refund" request that will take 10-15 days to process and subject to approval all so I can be refunded $39.99 to then purchase the same exact game again so it can finally red shopping bag checked off in the store. I don't get how this is downplayed to me by everyone I've talked to. If it removed the indication that I purchased the game, what other content have I bought over the years that is now doing this? What if my Download List has it removed next week and I went to go upgrade my memory card and tried to find it to no avail?
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Check your transaction history screen to see if your purchase is still there. If it is you should still get credit for your purchase towards the $100.


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