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Sweeet... I eagerly await your results. If you have good luck with it I'll likely get one myself.
Yes, the 2000 mw is more for marketing than anything else, but it seems there are times when more power helps with deauth.
Anyone else have one?
EDIT 3: Review is up!
EDIT2: Pictures of the board are up on dealextreme, it appears both antennas are connected, and the chipset is shielded by a ribbed plate of metal which might double as a heatsink. (thanks for the heads up Charlie)
EDIT: Forum member Pentest09 received his adapter and claims it works well, if you use a proper USB cable.
I sadly had to sell my old cheap Alfa alternative to a client, and since there is speculation the newer ones have a different board, I think it's time for a new adapter.
Thankfully, DX got me covered, with this insane thing:
2000mW (is this becoming the new megapixel race?)
Dual antennas (both connected to the board)
802.11 B/G (nothing new here)
Price: 24 dollars (about as expensive as my older alfa clone)
So let's get started! the whole thing arrived in a small box, with a plastic mold containing the parts.
What's in the box?
-Adapter itself
-USB cable (generous length, mini-USB male to USB male)
-Dual antennas (estimated at 6 dBi)
-CD with drivers, and BT3
The "manual" is both in chinese and english, and the english is unusually readable (it's not written in "engrish"). The manual describes how to set up VMware with BT3, and it shows you how to use Spoonwep, written by our very own forum member ShamanVirtuel!
The CD contains BT3, and the windows driver for the card. Please note that most windows (7?) systems don't work well with the chinese character set, so it is neccesary to copy the installation files to a folder on your PC.
Now let's take a look at the adapter itself:
What we see here are two, probably gold plated RP-SMA connectors. On the other side of the adapter is the mini-USB connection, and on the top of it is a weak yellow activity light.
Also in the box, are two antennas. The bend mechanism has 3 stops (one halfway), but it's firm enough to maintain the antenna at any angle. The antenna mounting can also rotate by itself, which makes it possible to change the antenna's rotation without unscrewing it from the adapter:
Here is the unit assembled with the two antennas. The adapter retains it's balance with the two supplied antennas mounted, it won't fall to the side like the single antenna Alfa does:
I have opened my adapter up to take a peek at the insides, and it is the same as shown on the dealextreme customer image:
(not my image)
Both antennas are connected to the board, and the chip has a small heatsink which probably also doubles as an RF shield.
Let's give the adapter a spin!
I have noticed that the adapter sometimes has issues when connected at boot (it gets SIOCSFLAGS errors when trying to "up" the interface, or set it to monitor mode). However, plugging it in after a fresh boot does not show any errors at all. Forum member Pentest09 reported some issues with the supplied USB cable, but I have not found any yet. Perhaps these two problems are related though.
Once you get the adapter to work, it's just what you expect from the RTL8187 chipset. Injection works, and it is very sensitive. It is at least as strong as my genuine alfa and cheap chinese knockoff, and I presume the doubled (quadrupled?) output power will be beneficial when working with AP's far away, or de-auths.
Of course, this unit has dual antenna's. Now I don't have an expensive spectrum analyzer, but some simple tests revealed that both connections can be used for receiving (there is no Tx/Rx seperation as far as I can see). This is great, because it allows me to use a 10 dBi antenna to cover large distances, and a 3dBi antenna to cover AP's higher up in apartment buildings (due to the more narrow radiation pattern of a longer omni).
Aside from pentesting, the adapter feels very responsive when used in Linux Mint (Ubuntu/Debian based)
So, the question everyone will ask: Should you get this instead of an Alfa?
As a previous Alfa owner, I can only say yes. Even if this adapter did not surpass the Alfa in range/sensitivity, it is cheaper. Unless you need fast shipping (DX is quite slow), I'd get this 2000mW beast.
DealExtreme: $24.10 2000mW High Power 802.11b/g 54Mbps USB 2.0 Wireless Network Dongle with Dual High Gain Antenna
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Sweeet... I eagerly await your results. If you have good luck with it I'll likely get one myself.
Yes, the 2000 mw is more for marketing than anything else, but it seems there are times when more power helps with deauth.
Anyone else have one?
It's quite new, so I don't think anyone has it yet. Haven't seen it pop up on the forums yet.
I'll of course take any requests as far as testing goes, just don't ask me to measure the actual output power (don't have the right equipment I'm afraid).
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Don't PM me with questions, unless very specific. Otherwise, use the forums so everyone can potentially benefit from it.
u can buy a splitter 1->2 and mount 2 antennas on alfa
Which probably wouldn't have a very beneficial effect on signal strength. Part of me hopes this adapter uses 1 antenna for sending, and one for receiving.
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That looks awesome! At least for the wallet
Hope it delivers!
Gah, it's status is still "waiting for supplier", even though it's in stock according to the page. I don't expect it to arrive this week (week 42).
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Aww! They left off the backtrack logo on this one!
Of course, if you really wanted to have some fun, go to Wal-Mart late at night and ask the greeter if they could help you find trashbags, roll of carpet, rope, quicklime, clorox and a shovel. See if they give you any strange looks. --Streaker69
Please dont tell me you have been w8ing for 42 weeks for this item ? I ordered mine on 9.10.10 and its still in packaging, its taken about a month for an item to get to UK from hong kong before cant w8 to test it out please keep us updated when u get it.
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This Saturday, I proudly present Wat Phra-That Doi-Suthep , one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand.
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Everytime I/Tep went to Chieng-mai, north of Thailand, the first thing we did was to walk up the very long way to the top of the mountain and when we saw the beautiful temple suddenly our fatigue disappeared. According to the history, my dear Thera Chaiyavongsa played the important part in building the beautiful king-serpent stairs up with the help of his mountain people followers. The golden stupa had the Buddha relics inside...very exquisite temple indeed...when I was there..so many US/European tourists that the big DONATION BOX(made of glass) was filled with international currency.
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At last we have had a couple of really warm summer days but with thunder threatening for this evening. We have eaten fishy salads in the garden and as a pairing this red Chinon showed up a usually dependable rosé.
Chinon 2007 – Domaine du Moulin à Tan, Christelle Perais Sourdais, bottled in Belgium by Jacques Pirard – Alc. 12.5% - (€6,90).
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N: Fresh tangy red fruit and minerals.
P: Medium/light body and quite supple (I guess from a sandy terroir) but showing lively acidity, refreshing red fruit, some vegetables and bright minerals, touches of graphite and charcoal and good mouth-fill. Served at about 15°C was perfect with the salad with crab and langoustines; 15.5/ 20++ QPR!!
Côtes de Provence (rosé) Vieilles Vignes 2008 – Domaine Saint-André de Figuière – Alc. 13% - (€10,70), Mourvèdre 50%, Cinsault and Grenache.
C: Even paler pink than usual; just a dash of salmon in the white.
N: Sweet plum and roses.
P: More perfumed and confected than previous years with a quite bitter finish and a slight impression of bland heaviness. I would have sworn alcohol of more than 14%; maybe it was the Mourvèdre structure. I wonder if this will be better in a few weeks time. No more than a fair pairing with the salade niçoise; 14.5/20.


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Jonathan Leone (City Council Rep)
Adam Krivatsy (City Resident)
Herb Weiner (City Council Rep)
Eckart Noack (City Resident)
Cheryl Popp (Chamber Rep)
Amy Clawson (BAC Appointee)
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Director of Public Works Jonathon Goldman
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Cole thinks these changes are caused by dolphins' sonar, which they use to scan the water around them. The sonar is incredibly precise; dolphins can "echolocate" a shark half a mile away in the ocean and determine whether its stomach is full or empty--and, consequently, whether it might be feeding.
"Dolphins produce an intense amount of echolocation energy," Cole says. "It resonates in your bones. You can feel it pass through you and travel up your spine."
Cole's theory is too complicated to do justice here, but it goes basically like this: A dolphin's sonar can cause a phenomenon called cavitation, a ripping apart of molecules. (You see it in everyday life when, for example, you throw the throttle of a speedboat all the way down, but the boat doesn't move; for that second, the propeller is cavitating the water.)
"It's very possible that dolphins are causing cavitation inside soft tissue in the body," Cole says. "And if they did that with cellular membranes, which are the boundaries between cells, they could completely change biomolecules." That could mean stimulating the production of T cells or the release of endorphins, hormones that prompt deep relaxation.
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If a man sexually assaults his adoptive daughter when she is seven and marries his step-daughter do you think those are the only times he ever did anything sketchy with kids? He managed to keep from doing anything else his entire life? I don't think so. In an open letter to The New York Times, a very brave Dylan Farrow talks about Woody Allen and his sexual assault of her when she was seven. The portion below comes towards the end and she is name dropping people who say they love Woody.
"Today, I consider myself lucky. I am happily married. I have the support of my amazing brothers and sisters. I have a mother who found within herself a well of fortitude that saved us from the chaos a predator brought into our home.
But others are still scared, vulnerable, and struggling for the courage to tell the truth. The message that Hollywood sends matters for them.
What if it had been your child, Cate Blanchett? Louis CK? Alec Baldwin? What if it had been you, Emma Stone? Or you, Scarlett Johansson? You knew me when I was a little girl, Diane Keaton. Have you forgotten me?
Woody Allen is a living testament to the way our society fails the survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
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To anyone just starting out, this thread should be your first bible! showthread.php?t=5601
Ive hit almost every problem i think along the way, but see the problems as challenges and you will get there. Theres some duff information on this site, alot for old versions of backtrack, or just from people who you shouldnt listen to, but the thread above has all good links.
I just wanted to say a big thanks to everyone on here, im actually a graphic designer slowly moving into web design, and in my final part of my learning curve ive been looking alot at security of websites and things and this website has been a massive help. Last week i was a complete newbie to Linux and ive never done any coding, but with this forum and the really good search function ive learnt so much! I love linux now and have really enjoyed it.
I had alot of problems with BT3 Final not letting me USB Asus WL-167g use packet injection, but this thread was the one that solved all my problems, by installing some different drivers, the instructions are very clear to follow.
Ive managed to get it all installed as a dual boot from this thread
showthread.php?t=1396 and lilo.
This thread about bluetooth hacking was very easy to follow and teaches you alot showthread.php?t=8592
Thanks everyone for such a great and organised site, and once i learn some more i hope to help more people out
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Following some underground work and cameo appearances, most notably on Wyclef Jean's "Gone Till November" remix in 1997, hardcore rapper Canibus feuded famously with LL Cool J. The resulting exchanges -- Canibus' "Second Round K.O." and LL's "The Ripper Strikes Back," both spirited battle tracks, garnered significant attention. Expectations were therefore high when Canibus unleashed his Wyclef-produced debut full-length, Can-I-Bus (1998), shortly afterward on Universal. Most critics panned the album, but it sold over 500,000 copies in the United States alone, earning it gold status. The MC returned two years later with his follow-up for Universal, but it did not fare as well, and Canibus soon found himself without a major-label deal. Through the early 2010s, he retained a cultish following and continued to release albums independently of the majors, occasionally firing off more of the battle raps for which he is most well-known.
Born Germaine Williams in 1974 in Jamaica, Canibus moved to the United States with his mother at a young age. Because his mother's career required constant relocation, the family moved frequently and the soon-to-be rapper found solace within himself. His rhetorical abilities blossomed later, once hip-hop became the guiding force in his life. He began rhyming and in the mid-'90s joined a group called T.H.E.M. (the Heralds of Extreme Metaphors), which also consisted of his partner Webb. Following a fallout with Webb, Canibus pursued a solo career and began infiltrating the mixtape circuit. By 1997, he had approached the brink of the major-label rap game, guesting regularly on high-profile releases: he contributed to "Uni-4-orm," an inclusion on the Rhyme & Reason soundtrack also featuring Heltah Skeltah and Ras Kass; "Love, Peace & Nappiness," an inclusion on the Lost Boyz's Love, Peace & Nappiness also featuring Redman and A+; "Making a Name for Ourselves," an inclusion on Common's One Day It'll All Make Sense; the non-album remix of Wyclef Jean's "Gone Til November," and most famously, "4, 3, 2, 1," an inclusion on LL Cool J's Phenomenon also featuring Redman, DMX, and Method Man.
Of the several guest appearances, "4, 3, 2, 1" certainly meant the most, as it brought together many of New York's preeminent hardcore rappers and thus ushered Canibus into that same elite class. At the same time, however, Canibus lashed out shortly afterward with the Mike Tyson-featuring "Second Round K.O.," where he rhymed, "So I'ma let the world know the truth, you don't want me to shine/You studied my rhyme, then you laid your vocals after mine." In fact, the entirety of the song directed barbed rhymes at LL: "You walk around showin' off your body cause it sells/Plus to avoid the fact that you ain't got skills/Mad at me 'cause I kick that sh*t real niggaz feel/While 99 percent of your fans wear high heels," and so on. Shortly thereafter, LL sought his revenge, releasing "The Ripper Strikes Back" on the 1998 soundtrack Survival of the Illest soundtrack and thus channeling even more attention toward Canibus. From the track's chorus to practically every line of the verses, LL unleashed a fury of insults and threats. The media elevated the battle to grand heights, and even MTV gave the story headlines. In the aftermath of 2Pac's and Biggie's deaths, such confrontations fascinated the rap community, and Canibus certainly capitalized on his newfound publicity.
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Brevard, N.C. - Samantha Winn tied a career-high with 22 points and set a new career high with 19 rebounds against the visiting Erskine College Flying Fleet on Monday night, but Audrey Timmerman responded with 24 points, including five free throws in the last 19 seconds of the game to give Erskine the game, 78-72.
The Tornados (4-9, 0-4 in the South Atlantic Conference) fall to 3-3 in games played in Boshamer Gymnasium, while Erskine (7-4, 3-3 in the Conference Carolinas) improves to 2-3 on the road in the 2008-2009 season.
Mary Ann Langford opened up the game with a layup 1:33 into the game, but Amber Roberts put a jumper in on the next trip down the court to tied the game up at 2.
The Tornados would go on a 16-8 run with Lindsay Brendle, in her first game back from a broken hand, adding a three from the left corner as the Tornados went up 18-10 with 11:42 left in the first half.
Erskine came back with a 19-7 run of their own as Timmerman caught on fire with a jumper and two three-pointers as the Flying Fleet went up 29-25 with 3:18 on the clock.
Anna Schlobohm stopped the Erskine run with a pair of free throws, then after a Paige Bridgers three-pointer, Kelly Hudler and Schlobohm would add layups to put the Tornados up 36-29. Holli Flippo would add a three as Brevard went into the locker room with a 39-34 lead.
Brevard shot a season-best 55.6 percent (15-27) from the field including 71.4 percent (5-7) from behind the arc in the first half, while Erskine shot 32.4 percent (12-37) from the field.
BC's Winn and Erskine's Timmerman led all scorers with eight points in the first half, while Winn led all players with seven rebounds. Schlobohm added a career-high six assists in the first half as she led the Tornados offensive attack.
The teams would swap baskets at the beginning of the second half as the Tornados lead would increase to seven as Winn put in a jumper to give Brevard a 56-51 lead with 10:44 to play.
Erskine tied the game up at 63 with 4:55 in the second half as Porsha Morgan drove in for a layup. The teams would continue to swap baskets, tying the game up at 65 and 67 before a pair of jumpers by Erskine's Karen Anger would give the Flying Fleet a 71-67 lead they would not relinquish for the remainder of the game.
Amber Roberts hit her second three of the game to bring the score back within one, but after a Morgan layup, Timmerman would go to the line and sink five free throws and a last-second turnover by Brevard would seal the game at 78-72.
Brevard shot 35.1 percent (13-37) in the second half on their way to connecting on 28-64 (43.8 percent) from the field during the game. Erskine started to connect in the second half as the Flying Fleet hit 48.4 percent (15-31) of their shots as they came back from the half-time deficit.
Brevard would dominate on the boards, collecting 47 rebounds to the Flying Fleet's 31, however, the Tornados were unable to make an impact on the offensive glass with only 14 rebounds in the game, including a lone offensive rebound in the first half.
Winn led the Tornados with 22 points and 19 rebounds, while shooting 66.7 percent (10-15) from the field. Holli Flippo chipped in with 11 points, while Schlobohm had nine points, nine assists and seven rebounds for the game.
Timmerman led all scorers with 24 points for the game, while Langford (16), Anger (13) and Morgan (12) each contributed to the Erskine win with double-digits scoring.
The Tornados continue their homestand on Wednesday as they host Catawba College in a battle between SAC schools. Tip-off for the game is set for 6 p.m. Erskine heads to Gaffney, S.C. to take on Limestone College with game time set for 5:30 p.m.


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Besides Nelson and maybe a long shot Pickett i dont see anyone on that card last night that will hold ufc gold. it was a good UK fighters card but when you have empty seats either the pricings wrong or you dont have the card attracting people.
I thought the action was great last night really good event however you dont know what kind of event you are going to get with the ufc before you get the tickets. However at the end of the day its the UFC we are talking about here, its really cool its over in the uk and i wish it was up in scotland next year


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OH, HE was corny, sure, with his aw-shucks demeanor, broad Tennessee accent and obvious questions. Nobody uttered more stupefied "wows" or found the mundane as "amaaaazing" as Huell Howser. Even babies are more cynical.
But let's not be cynical about his lack of cynicism. By all accounts, Howser, who died Sunday at age 67, was genuine, curious and genuinely curious. Everyone can mimic him, but the cliche holds true: He was often imitated, never duplicated.
I never met him, and rarely watched him, but I respected his eye for good local stories and his ability to connect with average folks.
He was known in the Inland Valley - not just by those who saw him on "California's Gold," "Road Trip" or his other PBS shows, but by those he met during the taping of segments here.
For instance, there was his 1994 visit to Ontario's Graber Olive House. He paired Graber with another business founded in 1894, Knott's Berry Farm, for a segment titled "Olives and Berries."
"He was just as nice as he seems on TV. He spoke to everyone. He was so personable and nice," said Connie Hernandez of Graber's.
At the time, Hernandez was leaving Graber's for another job - she's since returned - and another employee, Sue Oxarart, got Howser to tape a few moments on camera for Hernandez's benefit, walking on the gravel driveway and saying to the camera, "Everyone's going to miss you, Connie."
"I have my own personal Huell Howser video," Hernandez said. No wonder she came back.
Oxarart impressed Howser so much, he hired her. She spent a year in the mid-1990s as a part-time assistant.
Preserving the spontaneity of the moment rather than trying to fake a reaction was one of his secrets, Oxarart said.
"Don't tell me the story now!" Howser would say to interview subjects as they met. "Wait until the camera is on, so I'm experiencing it for the first time just like the viewer is."
He was always open to ideas. Once at a restaurant in L.A., he asked a table of seniors if he could join them. They turned out to be retired circus performers. One was an elephant trainer who said his elephant was at the Wild Animal Park in San Diego and that he hadn't seen her in years.
"Can you be ready at 5:30 tomorrow morning?" Howser asked. He drove the man to the animal sanctuary and, when the man whistled, the elephant came running and nuzzled her old trainer with her trunk.
Oxarart was with him on personal appearances at KCET stores in shopping malls, where he would greet long lines of fans. He would shake so many hands he would pack his hand in ice on the drive home, but he hated to disappoint anyone.
She told him about the Filippi Winery, then located in Fontana, which sparked a segment on winemaking.
In his tour during crush season, Howser was fascinated by the winery's enormous bins of freshly pressed grapes, seeds and skins, chilled with carbon dioxide and emitting a mist.
"Can I put my hand in it?" Howser suddenly asked winemaker Nick Karavidas, who assented. Howser exclaimed how cold the bin was, withdrew his juice-covered arm and asked what now.
"You can lick it if you want," Karavidas suggested. Howser, always game, did.
Howser lived in L.A. but had a weekend home in Twentynine Palms, which meant he drove through here frequently. On one visit in 1999, he had dinner at winery vice president Gino Filippi's home and they spoke by phone occasionally after that.
"On TV he did all the talking and you kind of went with it. He had an understanding of how to convey the message to the viewers," Filippi said. "One on one, he was perhaps more serious."
Howser's interest in history was genuine, Filippi said.
"He was upset about the demise of Guasti. He shared with me how upsetting it was to drive on the 10 past the airport and to look over and see what looked like a war-torn village from what it was," Filippi said. "He thought there should have been an effort to protect it under the state."
Jerry Tessier was another interview subject. In 2007, Howser taped a segment at a citrus packing house in Claremont that Tessier's company had adapted for commercial and residential use.
The contrast between the old and the new seemed to tickle Howser, who emphasized that point repeatedly. While proud of his project, the low-key Tessier was faced with someone outwardly more excited about it than he was.
"You'd think, he's got to be faking this, because no one could be that interested. It reminds you you should be more enthusiastic about things," Tessier said. "That's why people liked watching him, because he had that sense of wonder."
They had dinner afterward and Tessier said Howser wasn't much different off-camera, although his accent was less broad. A couple of times after that, Howser would phone him:
"Jerry? Huell! I was just thinking of you. I was passing Indian Hill Boulevard and thought of you and your lovely packing house..."
If his TV persona was slightly exaggerated for the cameras, it seems to have been close to his own.
Allyn Scheu sold him plates of steel for a fence around his desert home. Howser came by his Upland office.
"He was very friendly. I probably chatted with him for an hour," Scheu said.
Howser taped several segments at the L.A. County Fair: the Spam cooking contest, the old locomotive engines, the miniature railroad.
"He was very warm. People felt like they knew him," said Sharon Autry of Fairplex.
He visited the Mission Tiki Drive-in in Montclair, the Wigwam Motel in San Bernardino, the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden and Folk Music Center, both in Claremont, the Guasti Winery in Ontario and the Kaiser Steel Museum in Rancho Cucamonga, among other places.
One well-loved show was about the Christmas star in San Antonio Heights, a giant lighted star that can be seen for miles and which was rebuilt by neighbors in time for Christmas after a devastating fire.
"He showed up with absolutely no script whatsoever," homeowner Ken Petschow recalled. When told of the star's long history, he got Petschow to phone the original owners.
"How fast can you be here? Huell Howser wants to talk to you," Petschow told them. They arrived within an hour.
That 2003 episode, with its theme of Christmas and community, was said to be the one that garnered the most viewer feedback and sold the most copies on video.
Petschow imitated Howser's drawl from a phone conversation about the response: "You just never can tell what people are going to like."
True, but as his body of work shows, Huell Howser had a pretty good idea what people liked.
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Food & Climate Risks: Potential Consequences of Disruptions in Agricultural Productivity
Last week the British Government published a report on The Future of Food and Farming in which the role of a changing climate is appropriately highlighted as a major impediment to maintaining consistent and predictable food supplies for the world's growing population. The timing of this report is excellent; food prices have been rising recently (see chart) and have caused significant hardship for some of the most globally vulnerable populations. These vulnerable populations live in some of the most politically unstable regions, and continued food inflation could exacerbate existing social and economic issues with potentially unpredictable consequences.
Source: UN Food and Agriculture Organization
Unfortunately as the global climate changes and agricultural productivity shifts, these sort of price rises in basic foods are likely to become more commonplace for the economically sensitive populations in these politically unstable regions – like Southeast Asia, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. This is not to imply that recent increases in food prices were caused by climate change; it is not possible to attribute a single event such as this latest spike in food prices to the long-term trends we expect to experience from our changing climate. It is, however, instructive to identify that the sort of impacts that we expect from climate change can have serious social and political implications.
Recent work shows that several of the world's most important crops could be near climactic thresholds that will seriously impair agricultural yields.Several of these crops (like corn, rice, soybeans and wheat - the source of 75% of global calorie consumption) appear to be sensitive to increases in temperature variation, especially to the occurrence of a particularly hot day in the middle of the growing season. Increases in temperature variation and the prevalence of what are historically unusually hot days is exactly what our best models of the future climate predict. Even if global yields are able to remain fairly constant due to human adaptation to the shifting regions of agricultural productivity (e.g., northward from the U.S. Plains to Canada and Siberia), the temporary economic dislocation will certainly be difficult for today's farmers and for the people who are dependent on the food that they produce.
Other research suggests that increasing temperatures could cause major difficulties for farmers in Southeast Asia who produce a large fraction of global rice output, an important staple in the region. This research recognizes that the human body simply cannot perform the hard manual labor (like that needed to tend to rice paddies) at the temperatures climate models predict. By 2050, these temperatures are expected to be commonplace for the region – potentially resulting in a huge loss of agricultural output.
While agricultural contributions to overall GDP in the rich world may seem relatively minor, it is important to remember that GDP is only a measure of economic activity and not a measure of well-being. The well-being that food provides is not necessarily proportionate to its market price. A common example used to illustrate this point is a comparison of the price of diamonds to the price of water. Water is much less expensive but is an absolute necessity. Staple foods are similar. If the price of diamonds increases, people (in aggregate) can choose to purchase less. If the price of water or food increases however, there is little flexibility (elasticity, in economic terms) in terms of how much less people can choose to buy.
If food prices rise in the rich world, consumers will spend more of their income on food and forgo other consumption options. In developing nations this trade-off may not be possible – creating a situation where political unrest could become more likely. According to World Bank data, over 50% of the world's population lives on less than $2 a day. Obviously for these populations, even small increases in the prices of staples can cause real difficulties since a large fraction of their income is already spent on food. Some of the regions that have the highest concentrations of the global poor are also the regions that tend to be among the most politically volatile. Though it is unlikely that food prices would directly cause conflict or instability in these regions, it is more likely that the stress caused by higher (or more volatile) food prices will worsen existing socio-economic pressures.
The resulting consequences will be difficult to predict; and by their nature will create difficulties in creating an effective adaptive response. Though it will likely never be clear which future conflicts could have been avoided in the absence of climate change, we do know that proactive policy effort taken now can reduce the eventual impact of future food price pressures.
Russell Meyer is the Senior Fellow for Economics and Policy


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I'm really enjoying Laurel Synder's chapter book Any Which Wall, which also happens to be the June 27 selection in KPL's Bookworms book group at Children's Room. Bookworms is for kids in grades 1-3 (or there-abouts) with their adults. You can pick up a copy of Any Which Wall at the Children's Room desk. I like this book because it's about magic. It also features Henry and Emma and Roy and Susan -interesting characters who are children of various ages. It's well written and it's pulled me right in. I'm curious what you think about the book, about "common magic", and where you would go if you had a magic wall that could take you to any place and any time.
Bookworms is a free program and a great way to enjoy Summer Reading with other readers!
Posted by Bill Caskey at 06/18/2013 01:36:02 PM
Books for: Kids, Teens & Tweens


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Comfortable, accomodation designed with taste. Noise of the trains that come by.
Hotell staf was werry good and servise mainded
Very nice, comfortable and pleasant place in order to have perfect winter vacations in the beautiful place near different ski routes. Very friendly staff. Special thanks to the young owner of the hotel who is very friendly and ready to answer all your questions. Nice and clean rooms, tasty breakfast. Very pleasant place for the excellent rest!
everthing was perfect, just super place for staying, staff is realy friendly, good breakfast, stylist room, LCD, balcony, Thank you very mach nothing
Friendly staff. Location ie. near to train station, and attractive area
The room and dining area had updated furnishings. The extra touch of placing our name at the breakfast dining table was a special touch.
Wonderful stay. very friendly.. very close to the highway.. very close to Brennero..
room was clean, modern and had a balcony; breakfast was very good
Nice freindly Staff quiet hotel restfull with good food. No Sign for reception but minor point
Cosy spaces. The breakfast was poor with fruits and vegetables and too many bacon and eggs.
Nice family-run hotell with good and convenient rooms.
kindly staff N/A
Great hotel and great Location!!!! At a reasonable price Breakfast is nor so cheap!
The room was large with plenty of space. There were very good views of the mountains. The armchair in the room needed replacing. The was no separate shower in the bathroom. The television was not state of the art. At 26 € the breakfast was far too expensive. For the price that I paid I expected better facilities
Nice view and location Not availabla at all King size bed in standard room, old fashion decoration, expensive breakfast, require to be refurnished, some element are not working
Localization, cleaness and confortable
Loved that they had on site parking. Loved the spacious and clean rooms. Steak house in the hotel was wonderful. Close to all major attractions. Very friendly staff. Cost of parking. Cost of breakfast.
I think for the price things like internet and parking should have been free. They were not and cost 17 and 10 Euros respectively. I think that is a little low-budget for a nice hotel like a Hilton. They should not "nickle and dime" their customers who are already spending top dollar to stay there.
after a very difficult check in experience a different member of staff from the orignal receptionist upgraded us as a gesture of goodwill. the orignal receptionist was unhelpful and did not provide any useful information such the availability of the ski bus, breakfast times or other useful services
Spacy room, great view, great breakfast I think that hotels of this class should provide Internet free of charge
the location was great and the stuff was help full, over all i loved every thing in the hotel.^^
The service staffing at breakfast was fantastic. Air conditioning in room was nice. Clean room and bathroom. Needs a pool
Toured the city
Location, location, location. Friendly staff, nice rooms, good value. Can't wait to return.
Second stay at this hotel. Standards remain consistent. Excellent staff and breakfast. Room clean and functional. Well-located. Good spa facilities, especially the pool. Will definitely return. Not applicable.
breakfast: good variety and quality we left this hotel after 2 nights, because of the uncomfortable room: we could not turn down the heating and had to turn on the airconditionning in order to cool our room (in the winter!!) As it was situated to the busy street side, we could not sleep with the open window. Their homepage is very stylish and modern, but the hotel itself is kind of oldfashioned inside. Very tiny garage: complicate access for bigger cars. Kind of hectic hotel (bus groups)- no restaurant facilities if you want to eat à la carte.
everything - especially the staff
The hotel staff is always very polite,the facilities are clean and tidy.
The location was great and the views from the room were fantastic. The facilities at the hotel were the best we had encountered with saunas and pool etc.
We did enjoy the location in particular and appreciated the underground parking in central location. The use the car lift for personal purposes with children was not particularly exciting, but the kids liked it.
Location Noise
Location Lack of evening restaurant, but plenty of places nearby
Staff were very polite and ever so helpful. They went out of their way to provide some office equipment etc that I had left at home. There help ensured I had a susscessful visit. Also their Masseur was experienced and assisted with a shoulder problem more thoughoughly than the local medical personal where I live. The breakfast layout could have been a little more ergonomic. I often saw people spinning around to look for the basics.
Central location
We were traveling through Bavaria by train, this hotel was just steps from the Innsbruck train station. Luxurious, with every amenity in the room, beautiful modern decor, immaculately clean, luxury bath. Quick walk into Innsbruck, everything can be reached on foot plus there is a bus system. There is a coin laundry just across the street also. The buffet breakfast was amazing, best I've ever had. The staff wa friendly and very helpful. No, it was really wonderful.
Room was too hot Room was too hot
The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for the train station and the heart of the city.
An excellent restaurant for evening meal with attentive service and superb food which also applied to the included breakfast. nothing
Vicino al centro storico, camere abbastanza grandi, personale disponibile. L'hotel è di fronte alla stazione ferroviaria: il panorama non è dei migliori! Camera rassettata senza ripristino dei contenitori di shampoo e bagnoschiuma, mancavano le ciabatte. Zona sauna/bagno turco senza personale presente.
the all hotel was great and the staff were great to us since I was on crutches. they couldn.t do enough for us. the breakfast ladies were dressed in national costume and so friendly.
The staff on the Reception desk were extremely welcoming and helpful.
Very warm welcome - friendly, old fashioned service, room was extremely comfortable
Cosy rooms, excellent restaurant & staff.
Convenient old - town edge location; very helpful staff and good service; well appointed room.
Breakfast was excellent. There was some noise from the street in the morning, but there was also a nice view from our window.
nice, clean hotel, good breakfast, helpfull staff, very quick check-in, very convenient location to the city centre, room standard not for 4 star (i.e. no air conditioning)
Excellent staff, breakfast and location. Free internet with a strong signal was also a nice bonus.
The coffee was very good and tasty in the restaurant. There was not enough place in the toillet.
Nothing No a/c
Hotel staffs were very friendly. Ventiration fan in bathroom didn't work.
Kindliness, Italian speaking
Beautiful hotel and kind staff There is no slipper in the room, the elevator is too small
Position in city centre, small, quiet, ok buffet redesign needed
A nice hotel at walking distance from the old town,nice quite environment with a rich breakfast buffet
This hotel is a class act with nice rooms, nice buffet breakfast,and a great locations near the historical center of town. You always pay more than you want for this type of arrangement.
centrally located, friendly personnel. The bathroom was not clean.... dirty under toilet seat.
We had a balcony which overlooked the mountain which was a wonderful sight even in summer
The pool in the top with the view to the Alps was great. Breakfast was also very good. The room was not according to the hotel. I expected better accommodation / furniture in the room for the price I paid.
staff, location, pool, training-room....everything a bit hot in corridors, bar, restaurant - no aricondition?
The staff were particularly helpful assisting with onward travel information following delays after the volcanic ash disruption. The breakfast selection is very good and the swimming/spa facilities are superb. The hotel is well positioned for the old quarter and the railway station.
This hotel is located within easy walking distance of the older part of town. When I went, the Christmas markets were in full swing so the location was perfect. Service was wonderful too.
It was very warm, friendly and comfortable.
Nice room, friendly staff I would have liked a room for the same price but with a better view
Good location, very good breakfast, spacy restaurant, airconditioning worked pretty well. A bit expensive
Panaramic windows of amazing views that shift all day as the mountain weather and light change (try & get 6th fl or higher- mountain side), Comfortable beds and living space- chaise lounge, rocker, table, sofa. AC worked well, free sauna with view in evenings if you book direct with them, very nice restaurant, tea/coffee in room. 1 block from train station so super easy to find and get to and from- only 4-6 blocks walk in safe area to old town and river. I was on the 11th floor and loved it all, but and this is speculation only, if on lower floors the train sounds might be troublesome.
The design, minimal and efficient and comfortable! It all made sense -- uncluttered, roomy, efficient, with wonderful attention to detail. The hotel is efficient and functional. We love the bathroom access to light and ease of use with the two way door, etc. Nothing! We like every thing and admire the folks who designed the entire hotel but especially the guest rooms.
this is a real design hotel, but nevertheless very comfortable. The rooms are very large and the view opens to the mountains. The station of the "Hungertalbahn", that leads to the mountains is just in front of the hotel. The hotel staff is friendlier than usual. the hotel is on the border of the inner city, so just a 10 minutes walk.
Very nice location, excelent staff, highly recommendable hotel Everything was excelent
one of the best in europe.
The staff was wonderful. The breakfast delicious.and location we had a problem with our ac condition system
very nice hotel no
The room is spacious, the hotel brand new and the location excellent.
very good location 5 min walk from city center, very frienly staff, good design in hotel, big rooms, recommended to visit the city.
Kindness of staff, nice room
the comfortable and modern designed room After waking up in the morning i felt that the air inside the room was dry probably because of the air condition system. I'd also like to have more available pillows for the nightsleep
Lovely hotel in great location.....
It was definetly a superior-class hotel, placed in a good position in respect to the historical downtown, and the room was very big.
As the name says this hotel is realy in the Center of Innsbruck. The breakfast and bar room still have the charme and stile of the famous austrian "Kaffeehaus" Although the rooms are comfortable, they are very small.
Great location. Easy access to all sites. Bed very comfortable. Breakfast was extensive, and served in their restaurant which is a happening spot early in the morning which made it fun. Lobby staff didnt seem overly friendly. Just kinda there going through the motions.
Very good breakfast,the Cafè was very nice, good to have dinner,too.Central position.Parking facilities.The room was very clean and with good fornitures. We are very happy to chose this hotel and I think we will visit it again!! The room was very hot and it is not possible to change the temperature!
the location was very good. The parking facility was good. The fitness room equipment was very poor. The 2 cycles were dangerous and broken. The weight machine was OK.
The personal were very friedly and helpful. The room clean a bit of tlc would do the hotel good the lager is good for shopping etc. and the price good. Nothing
Friendly staff and good privacy. No complaints.
Family room provided was very spacious and comfortable. limited car parking, so had to use public parking.
The hotel was in a very good location. The front desk attendant was marvelous and the rooms had a great deal of storage room. In general, being from the US, we typically sleep on softer beds. Although I don't specifically recall the hardness of your beds, all that we stayed at were harder than we are accustomed to in the US.
central, nice bathroom, very nice bar and breakfast area, good breakfast for this price I expect a wireless internet and sauna and sport centre, hotel hs no restaurant
Breakfast was great. I could not get coffee or tea until 16:00pm after breakfast.I wanted to sit on the rooftop terrace and drink coffee but this was not possible unless I bought a takeaway coffee from elsewhere.
The restaurant on the fifth floor and its the very central position.
Breakfast was good and in a very pleasant restaurant with a good view. Liked the evening bar on the terrace and a pianist was there too so nice to have some live music. No evening restaurant.
The location was excellent-quality hotel with excellent facilities and service. Breakfast choice outstanding. The wooden floors tend to echo and at times one could hear the room above and the people moving around. however this is a minor point considering how good the hotel is.
Fantastic homeland definitely value for money. Very friendly staff who were really helpful and made you feel very welcome. The best breakfast I have had in a hotel in Europe with lovely waiting staff. The room was comfortable if a little hot but opening the window solved that. The location was perfect with a very short walk to restaurants and shops as w,ell as the museums churches etc. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone contemplating staying in Innsbruck.
great location close to everything; very helpful staff (I needed an adaptor for mobile and they supplied one free of charge straight away) and a superb breakfast
Breakfast buffet was fantastic. The rooms and public areas were well maintained and clean. Location is very convenient. The mattresses were low end and the double was 2 twin beds pushed together. The beds actually separated a few times. The TV had only 1 English language channel and no movie rentals.
The location, staff, and breakfast were all amazing. We would come back just for the breakfast! The room was fine but we were expecting better. The bed and linens were average, the bathroom was a bit odd in that our young children could never reach the faucets and the door always swung open and hit you when using the toilet. Also, the room was very hot (in February), and the only way to effectively cool the room was by opening the window and enduring construction noise next door.
Breakfast was phenomenal!! Amazing range of food and condiments - by far the best we have had around the world and wonderful dining room staff as well We missed being able to make ourselves a cup of tea in the morning when we awoke...jet lag often means this can be any time from 2AM onwards. Can you consider putting a kettle/cups etc in the room as we are used to having this available in London and Singapore??
the breakfast 4th floor carpet damaged and filthy upon arrival no service for luggage to be taken to the room hot water not hot by early evening service of breakfast staff efficient but cold damaged electrical outlets in the room not enough evening reception staff during 23rd and 24th Dec
The comfort and high standard The design of the room
The location to the town was great. 5 minutes walk to the centre of town. The breakfasts were pretty good also. No views from the room, and the room was very small.
The location was good. So was the breakfast. The heating system in the room was broken and the staff seemed unconcerned. "We will get to it tomorrow."
location, comfort of room no tea/ coffee facilities in room
Central to Innsbruck, Reception very polite and always ready to help, local knowledge very good. Very comfortable room, super bathroom Nothing to report
The room was spacious with great amenities. It was clean and comfortable. We had a beautiful view of the river and city and it was in a great location.Good breakfast. When we entered the hotel we were overwhelmed with the smell of cigarette smoke from the adjoining bar. There was no one at the desk to great us and when the girl showed up she wasn't very nice.We were worried we made a mistake with this hotel but once we got in our room everything was great. The rest of the staff was very friendly and our stay was very satisfactory.
We like the atmosphere and the courtesy of the hotel staff. The fact that the hotel is very close to the center of the town makes it perfect for visiting Innsbruck and in particular for enjoying the shooping. The smell coming from the smoking area of the bar and from the kitchen that was very strong on our floor and in the room.
The new bathroom with towel warmer and the bathtub was great! Parking was not great, would like parking closer to hotel.
Great location Parking facilities are away from the hotel with no direct link. Noise from road traffic
very friendly and helpful staffs
Nobody was bothering us. On the pictures of rooms that you can see on the internet the rooms look much different, than they really are. I aspected that four star hotel would be much different, but nevertheless, we enjoyed staying at this hotel. Nothing specific.
ski package was complete and best solution for two-three day ski trip.
pleasant staff maybe disco club in neiberhood
near the motorway exit it' getting hold
The room was very good and the breakfest excellent.
It was an overnight option only. Not an easy access to the city centre Booked a triple room but absolutely not recommended. Single room was too old and damaged furniture.
Considering Muslims traditions in the Ramadan Month Nothing
Both the sauna facility and the terrific landscape
breakfast had american selections beds
The breakfast buffet, our room had a balcony with a wonderful view of the mountains (room # 226) The hotel definitely needs a renovation since it is a 4* hotel, the decoration and the furniture look run-down and really old. There is only one elevator.
Proximity to Airport, Restarant very good food
The room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious. We chose the hotel because of it's close proximity to the airport as we had an early flight the next moning. A swimming pool would have been a nice facility to have. The hotel did seem a bit large and impersonal.
Very close to airport, good if you depart very early
5 minutes by walk from Innsbruck airport. Breakfast is 1st class
Staff was very accommodating! Comfortable rooms! Beautiful View. Awesome Breakfast!
The weather was very warm and the windows do not open. The hotel provided a fan that helped somewhat.
Great welcome by staff. Close to airport and on the bus route to the city, yet outside of the city. Quite area. Free parking. Stylish bedroom and bathroom. Good food offered in restaurant Lack of tea and coffee facilities in the room.
Extremely heavy construction. This is not just a remodel byut a major reconstruction wi ad addition of two floors. Customers should have been told this at the time of the reservation.
Very nice room, perfekt booking per internet, friendly persons thank you there was nothing
excellent location - walking distance from the airport reception is at the first floor. Need to use stairs to get there. Arriving with luggage you need to carry it
friendly staff, clean and quiet room, very close to the airport price for one night in not that high season is too high for the services provided
Very nice hotel, perfect situation in the old town. Friendly staff, good food in the restaurant and a nice clean room.
the hotel staff, the hotel's location, the hotel's restaurant
In beautiful old city of Innsbruck. Excellent hotel in nice environment. Worth paying for "superior room" as very spacious. Even romantic!
The hotel staff was very friendly and knowledgable regarding the area with respect to what to see, best way to get there, best time of day to go, etc. Hotel was clean and restaurant food was tasty. When we arrived we couldn't figure out how to get to the hotel because that street is not open for car traffic from 10:30am to 6pm. We should have called ahead to find out about parking. We parked in a nearby garage and walked to the hotel. We found out later that hotel guests are allowed to drive up to the hotel to unload the car then must go park in a parking garage about 2 blocks away for the duration of your stay.
Ideal location, within steps of the major sights. The reception lady was very nice and helpful. Breakfast didn't have scrambled eggs or croissants. Waiter at dinner was in a hurry to get rid of us, not very good service there. Carpark is about 5 min walk away, but this wasn't a problem for us.
Friendly young staff
I cannot say enough good things about this hotel! It is ideally located in the heart of Innsbruck! You are surrounded by restaurants and shops galore! The staff was exceptional. The room was exceptional. Really, I can't wait to come back!
Perfect location to see the old city, make shopping, relax..to enjoy the weekend! Our room had a good size and had even a whirlpool..very clean and comfortable!
It is a very charming and historic inn. We appreciated the sense of history that was reflected in the hotel brochure, the walls, restaurants, and even in the plaque outside the hotel. Wonderful central location in the old town, a stone's throw away from the Inn River, and expansive views of the mountains.
Very, very friendly stuff. The hotel is in the heart of Innsbruck's Old Town with many attractions, restaurants, and cafes in about 5-7 minute walk. The air was too dry.
we loved the location- perfect for exploring the village. We also enjoyed the warm ambience of the room and dining areas.Please write at least 15 words We could have used a closet or area to place or luggage.
The location is perfect, except of the parking problem. Nice renovation, romantic and comfortable Too expensive and no internet connection, no slippers etc, no boiler (for tee or coffee), which are common and standard for this kind of 4star expensive hotel.Parking problem.
Spa area it is very nice and confortable Kids allowed in the spa area, noises in the room caused probably of pipe vibrations
The room size + design; the spa center facilities. A bit too old elevators.
General warmth and spaciousness
This is one of the nicest hotels I have ever been to ... the staff was very very helpful, the place beautiful. Wonderfully situated, so close to the mountains and so close to Innsbruck (a tram and also a bus are right next to the Hotel). I can happily recommend this hotel. The only negative part was the extra bed, which was very small and uncomfortable! It was actually made up of two separate sections.
Staff were very pleasant and helpful We had to move room as our room at the front of the hotel was extremely noisy. After three nights, we are able to move to a quieter room.
Friendliness of the staff, cosy atmosphere, elegant terrasse facing the marketplace, wonderfull plateau for promenades including a small lake to swim in in summer,mountains beside and the city of Innsbruck on 10 min by car.
We were very satisfied with the quiet and pleasant environment. The room was well equipped, we lacked nothing.
The location and the accommodation.The staff were very friendly and when there was a problem with the internet connections let me use the pc in the office.Lovely place to visit and very near Innsbruck.In Igls many places to eat and local Spar.Places open on a Sunday.which was a great change as coming from Switzerland everything closes on Sunday.Lovely pool and a good size - 20 m.. The a la carte although was tasty was very limited .Better to go half board if wanting to eat in the hotel.The Had a pedicure which was good value but facial wasn't up to much.Simple cleanse and exfoliation and at 80 euros not really worth it.This wouldn't put me off going again though.Great hotel give it a go.i
I liked the central location of the hotel and the availability of leisure facilities and the spa. The rooms were very comfortable and I particularly liked the spaciousness of the rooms I found the menu in the restaurant to be somewhat limited. All the main meals were all cooked in a heavy sauce and very limited with accompanying vegetables.
The room was comfortable, with balcony and a beautiful view. The svimming pool is great and the restaurant is good. Parking: it is very difficult to find a place to park in Igls.
The hotel offered a quaint setting that afforded us access to the old town center for sight seeing and shopping ease.
Dining room, menu and serving staff highly professional and friendly. Menu was impressive. At time of booking I provided a specific special request that was not provided. (flowers, champagne... at my cost) This was a wedding trip. No acknowledgement from hotel staff. I did not pursue it further as the surprise effect was lost. It does not stop me from recommending the hotel, however this little extra would have differentiated the hotel for me.
Very much enjoyed our stay here. The room we had, which we only paid a standard rate for, was very nice - spatious and nicely furnished. Decent location also, only five minutes walk to town centre.
The hotel is in a great location, I like the family history of the hotel, the bar and restaurant were good and the staff is very friendly.
Excellent location,lovely room,breakfast beautifully presented and service courteous. The room had an irritating noise - perhaps from heating/air conditioning pipes.
rooftop welcome with gluhwein. Warm and friendly staff. Excellent service and food in restaurant.
My husband and I loved the comfortable bed and pillows. It was quiet and although the room was small, it was all we needed. The tv was too small.
Very nice and friedly staff.
The staff was helpful. Too old.
Very good location, within a very short walk of Old Town and the major sights. Breakfast was not included. No tea/coffee facilities in the room.
The rooftop restaurant made for a spectacular evening. The location made access to "Old Town" very easy. Perfect setting for our "Retirement Honeymoon"! None
The location is excellence, near old town. A bit noisy due to room facing the road.
Free parking close by. Shower great, but small bathroom. Good selection at breakfast but no hot food. Small but adequate room. 10 mins walk to Old Town. Room temp hot and unable to change, but could open window.
Good location. Big TV. Good breakfast.
Friendly and effecient staff No
Quiet, yet near the old town. Very comfortable and clean, very helpful office staff Lack of smell of tobacco smoke found in some Austrian town centre hotels Early morning waitress seemed a bit slow to replenish used buffet items
Location is good. Breakfast was poorly organized, when busy, the service was poor.
The night staff were very friendly and helpful by servicing us even after they had just closed for an evening night cap. We ere introduced to egg liquer which was to die for. The breakfast buffet was tasty. The location was within walking distance to everything including the golden roof. It was located on the other side of the river so it was nice and quiet for sleeping. The bed was not as comfortable as I would have liked. It was two twins pushed together to make a king and there was no sheet on the bed (only a comforter) The bathroom was okay but nothing fancy.
the hotel room was o.k., not much more. it was a five minute walk from the city center which was great and the free parking is also a great thing in pricey Innsbruck.
Friendly staff, accommodating possible requests, elevator access good, parking availability very helpful No, nothing to complain about
Location, staff, room was comfortable


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Insidious: Chapter 2
'Insidious: Chapter 2' plunges directly back into the multi-generational troubles of a haunted family. The majority of the cast, including Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and Barbara Hershey return in this fast paced, action filled horror.
If you haven't seen the first film you'll have to assume at lot, as very little is given to review the relationships between the characters or their individual backgrounds. We're left assume their connections and significance from a few clumsy lines and knowing glances.
From the title card on it's evident that returning director James Wan and screenwriter Leigh Whannell are not going for the subtle or psychological. Movies like this require at least some suspension of disbelief, but the cliché filled and over the top story stretch that to the breaking point. Time travel even seems possible.
'Chapter 2' is further sunk by some very frustrating performances ranging from the downright wooden to the cartoonish. Some rather witless and unnecessary comic relief subvert the already nonexistent tension and atmosphere.
Wan and Whannel all but throw the kitchen sink at you. You can check off your stock horror camera angles, baby monitors, falling chandeliers, cheap jumps, creepy nursery rhymes, surgical equipment, spontaneous mist, pianos with a mind of their own, crazy dads, crazier moms, and giant old houses with endless rooms to run through.
'Chapter 2' has a modern sheen to it, but it's very reminiscent of a low budget 80's action horror…but without any of the charm or spunk. There are familiar elements of 'Psycho,' 'Sixth Sense,' 'The Shining,' 'Poltergeist,' 'The Exorcist' and even the gonzo action of 'Evil Dead' mashed up into this. Is it a haunted house movie? A whodunit? A slasher? A supernatural fantasy? All of the above. At least you can't say it's boring.


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Saint Augustine of Canterbury
- Apostle to the Anglo-Saxons
- Apostle to the English
- Austin of Canterbury
Monk and abbot of Saint Andrew's abbey in Rome, Italy. Sent by Pope Saint Gregory the Great with 40 brother monks, including Saint Lawrence of Canterbury to evangelize the British Isles in 597. Before he reached the islands, terrifying tales of the Celts sent him back to Rome in fear, but Gregory told him he had no choice, and so he went. He established and spread the faith throughout England; one of his earliest converts was King AEthelberht who brought 10,000 of his people into the Church. Ordained as a bishop in Gaul (modern France) by the archbishop of Arles. First Archbishop of Canterbury, England. Helped re-establish contact between the Celtic and Latin churches, though he could not establish his desired uniformity of liturgy and practices between them. Worked with Saint Justus of Canterbury. Anglican Archbishops of Canterbury are still referred to as occupying the Chair of Augustine.
- 26 May 605 in Canterbury, England of natural causes
- relics interred outside the church of Saints Peter and Paul, Canterbury, a building project he had started
- Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
- Catholic Encyclopedia
- Golden Legend
- In God's Garden, by Amy Steedman
- Lives of the Saints, by Father Alban Butler
- New Catholic Dictionary
- Our Island Saints, by Amy Steedman
- Pictorial Lives of the Saints
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BOCA RATON, Fla. – Saint Leo men's soccer midfielder Joel Purkiss collected his first postseason honor as he was named to the Daktronics All-South Region First Team, it was announced Tuesday.
Purkiss, a native of Sheffield, England, was the Lions' offensive leader for the majority of the 2011 season. In helping guide the club to a 9-5-1 record, and a spot in the Sunshine State Conference Tournament, Purkiss registered a team-best 20 points, including eight goals and four assists.
In addition, the junior tabulated three game-winning goals and was a perfect 2-for-2 in penalty kicks, while racking up nearly 1,200 minutes of action.
Reigning Sunshine State Conference Player of the Year, Barry's Mark Anderson, continues to garner prestigious postseason honors as he was selected South Region Player of the Year. The Barry senior led the conference with 46 points and 21 goals
A total of 18 SSC student-athletes were recognized on the squad. SSC representatives occupied 12 of the 13 slots on the All-Region first team and six of 14 second-team positions.
The team is sponsored by Daktronics, Inc., an acknowledged world leader in scoring, timing and programmable display systems for virtually every sport at every level of competition. The team is voted on by the NCAA Division II members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (D2SIDA).
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First Team
D – Justin Clark, Rollins
D – Jason Sangha, Lynn
D – Matt Duffy, Eckerd
D – Brian Fekete, Tampa
M – Heiko Eberhardt, Lynn
M – Nick Sowers, Rollins
M – Guilherme Oliviera, Barry
M – Joel Purkiss, Saint Leo
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F – Rafa Faria, Rollins
F – Jose Ferraz, Christian Brothers
F – Harald Gracholski, Lynn
GK – Johnny Rodrigues, Barry
South Region Player of the Year: Mark Anderson, Barry
Second Team
D – Sean Reynolds, West Florida
D – Matt Bauchle, Rollins
D – Joe Conkleton, Barry
D – Jack Clifford, Rollins
M – Anthony Arico, Eckerd
M – Michael Hollier, Christian Brothers
M – Yannick Skull, Christian Brothers
M – Ragnar Gunnarsson, Alabama-Huntsville
F – Ryan Griffin, Tampa
F – Kyle Simmons, Alabama-Huntsville
F – Felix Hjalmarsson, Alabama-Huntsville
F – Matthew Aldred, West Florida
GK – Matt DiCerbo, Lynn
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1. He get's cut for losing 3 straight and being old?
2. He doesn't get cut and remains in the top 10 in the world?
3. He retires?
Just curious to what people think?
I personally think he'll KO Vitor!!
1. He get's cut for losing 3 straight and being old?
2. He doesn't get cut and remains in the top 10 in the world?
3. He retires?
Just curious to what people think?
I personally think he'll KO Vitor!!
Its his last fight on his contract so they won't re sign him if he loses
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Vitor gets the shot if he wins
Retired 2k and out.
I personally think that he won the Machida fight and the Evans fight should have been at least a draw but thats just me. I am a Hendo fan so may be slightly biased and lean more towards him.
1 or 3 for me, a loss kills any hope of a title shot noting his age and the time it would take to get back to one..
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As mentioned, Hendo's deal is up after this fight. Usually the UFC will look to re-up at this point, but Hendo is on a two-fight skid (regardless of what you think of the results) and is 43 years old. He wants a four-fight deal, and is on a basic of $250,000 per fight on his current contract.
If he wins, the UFC will make him an offer. If he doesn't....unless its another Shogun/Hendo type fight, they likely wont.
He's in a tough spot - last year he was a whisker away from fighting for the title, now he's coming off two losses. For the UFC it's a case of 'what do we do with him?'. They're not stuck for options at the top right now, with Cormier and Gustafsson probably getting the next two cracks. It could be that he's too expensive a hobby.
People will make the Couture comparison and although he has a nostalgic following, Hendo is no Couture when it comes to popularity and the interest he can generate.
Fighting, writing and mood lighting.
Bellator probably need someone to fight Rampage on PPV now Tito is dead again, wouldnt be surprised if the UFC make him at best an offer below his current pay even if he wins - they don't really need Hendo but Bellator probably do..
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Iv really changed my tune with Henderson id love him to stay I think Uncle Dana will sign him for the fans providing he either has a epic 3 round war with Vitor or he actually beats him.
Retired 2k and out.
He's a massive name. If he loses surely he would remain a decent draw to bolster any card.


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Time to stop thinking about what you got for Christmas and start thinking about what you're going to get for the New Year besides a hangover.
In another 24 hours we'll have a brand new year, 365 days to accomplish something really cool or screw it up so bad that we can't wait for 2014.
No one knows when the first new year's resolution was made. Probably not until sometime after the concept of a year was invented. Makes sense if you think about it.
Historians agree that the year as we know it the Julian year was created by a guy named Julian. Actually it was Julius, as in Julius Caesar, the same guy who invented the salad.
Anyway, the Julian calendar first went into use about 45 years before Christ. Even so, many historians believe the first new year's resolution came from Christ's mandate for everyone to stop being jerks.
It doesn't come right out and say "new year's resolution" in the Bible. But because it was then technically possible to repent of one's old ways and thereby acquire a new start, it naturally followed that a new year was the perfect time to do so.
Note: I'm not advocating that you wait an entire year to repent of something, although that's what I do.
Never mind all of that. The thing to focus on right now is what kind of resolutions you're going to make for the new year.
There are five basic types of new year's resolutions (NYR) with corresponding chances for success. In no particular order there are:
Desperate NYR • These are resolutions you make because something truly horrible death, divorce, prison, etc. will happen if you don't. The chance of you following through on them depends almost entirely on how long the desperation remains in effect.
Fed-up NYR • If you're resolving to change because you're sick of feeling a certain way fat, ignorant, unskilled, etc. success is based entirely on what happens the next time you feel that way. For example, if you feel like nibbling and you eat an entire rack of lamb instead of a grape, you're probably going to fail.
Others NYR • Although an NYR is normally a personal commitment, it is possible to make NYRs for other people. Happens to me all the time. In fact, my wife has already resolved that I will not kill a harvestable ruminant with a golf ball in 2013. Chances of success: 0.004 percent.
Spiritual NYR • Some will try to become more spiritual during the next 365 days. They'll resolve to go to church more, study scriptures more and in general get closer to a faith in God. Watch out for these people. They can really mess with your own resolutions.
Financial NYR • The potential for success of a financially based NYR depends entirely on whether you actually have control of any money. I have not made one of these since I got married, which is why the ones my wife has made have been so successful
Unrealistic NYR • Try to use a little common sense in your resolution. I could resolve to become a Vegas showgirl in 2013 and it ain't gonna happen no matter how hard I try.
The secret to the success of any Jan. 1 resolution is the amount of commitment you bring to it. Right now it's easy to resolve if we haven't begun following through yet. It's still 2012.
The best judge of your chances for success will be the status of your resolve on Feb. 1, 2013.
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REDLANDS -- Six McKinley Elementary School families will have a holiday season to remember the spirit of giving, after the school's student population and staff rallied to collect funds to help families in need.
More than $700 was raised by pupils, parents, faculty and staff in the form of coins, cash and gift cards.
The drive - which began Nov. 26 and ended Dec. 7 - went to purchase items such as toiletries and food to create holiday baskets for five families.
Word spread around the community and local businesses, such as McDonalds and Walmart, offered contributions.
Though the drive ended, a local business contacted the school after the fact and offered to sponsor an additional family.
Sandy Stauffer, organizer of the drive and vice president of the school's PTA said she was overwhelmed with the amount of support the effort received.
"One of our teachers said a few of her kids actually brought in their piggy banks into our coin collection bin, and we got a few $20 bills that were stuffed in our bins as well. And we had a few community members who came in just from off the streets and brought us boxes and envelopes and gift bags full of coins and stuff," she said. "It was really great to see."
The drive was spearheaded by the school's PTA and was originally planned to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
However, when organizers learned of McKinley families in need, they went in a different direction.
The gift recipients were identified by the school's principal, Marc Aponte, and his staff.
"It made me feel so proud of all (involved), not just the kids but the community in general," said Aponte. "The whole idea of `paying it forward' and what that means, really resonated with the spirit of the coin drive.
"It makes me so proud that all the efforts paid off."
Stauffer collected donations every two days or so, with many students referring to her as "The Penny Lady."
She contacted several businesses herself and sent them letters informing them of the school's mission.
Several contacted her immediately to donate, she said.
Proceeds raised enabled Stauffer to stuff 18-gallon plastic tubs with at least a six-pack of water, two blankets, other food items and goodies.
Each child - about 14 - received a gift bag full of knick-knacks suitable for their age.
Parents received some goodies of their own, including gift cards for a night out on the town and food purchases from Stater Bros. and Gerrards Market.
Gift certificates to several food establishments were also give to provide families a hot meal every so often, said Stauffer.
Payless also donated $25 gift cards to families so each child could purchase a new pair of shoes.
McKinley has been known around town for its philanthropy.
Last year, the school collected coins for the Believe Walk, raising hundreds for the annual event focused on fighting cancer.
They have plans to continue holding similar drives throughout the year, including one that will focus on collecting school supplies for the upcoming school year.
"I think what makes it work is the support from the parents that we have here, and of course our PTA who does a wonderful job rallying the troops," Aponte said. "In a situation like this, it speaks volumes to what the community has - especially at this time of year."
Reach Kristina via email, or call her at 909-793-3221, or find her on Twitter @TheFactsKris.


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