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Are you looking to run a Panel at AnimeIowa 2013? Panel Submissions are scheduled to open February 9th and run until May 19th. Further details will be posted on the website as they come out.
Staff Recruitment Meeting
On Saturday February 9th 2013 there is be a Staff Recruitment Meeting for AnimeIowa. If you have ever been interested being on the AnimeIowa Staff feel free to show up; no obligations. Come for the Staff Recruitment, stay for the food, snacks, and after-meeting party. The meeting will be at 4pm at the Coralville Marriott Hotel (check the hotel displays for room). Learn more about what the AnimeIowa Staff does and why you should join at the Staff Recruitment page. Be sure to check out the Department descriptions to figure out what area of Staff you would be interested in.
Online Registration Now Open
Online Registration is now open! As usual, make sure to read and understand the Registration and Badge Policies.
An important note, in addition to the recent pre-registration price changes, Sponsorship is now available at pre-registration only and can not be signed up for at-con.
Important Pre-Registration Update
An important announcement. The pre-registration rates have undergone a last minute change. The Holiday registration rate has been extended to February 14th and the Pre-Reg rate has been reduced to $40. In addition to this t-shirt rates have returned to $15. For those who have already mailed in a registration form with a T-shirt, please email email@example.com and they will be happy to issue a refund for the difference. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Opening Online Pre-registration is still a work in progress.
Holiday (December 15th, 2012 – February 14th 2013) – $35
Pre-Reg (February 15th, 2013 – March 31st, 2013) – $40
Late Reg (April 1st, 2013 – May 31st, 2013) – $55
At Convention – $70
T-Shirts – $15 extra
Sponsors – $120
Mail-In Pre-Registration Open
Mail-in Pre-Registration for AnimeIowa 2013 is now open! Be sure to read the Registration and Badge Policies.
Unfortunately, the online registration system still requires some updates that are not completed yet. The delay should only be a day or two, so be sure to watch the frontpage for updates.
Pre-Registration Dates and Prices
We are happy to announce the Pre-registration rates and prices for AnimeIowa 2013. Once again you will be able to submit pre-registration online with Paypal or through mail. Updated rules and info are still pending.
Holiday (December 15th, 2012 – February 14th 2013) – $35
Pre-Reg (February 15th, 2013 – March 31st, 2013) – $40
Late Reg (April 1st, 2013 – May 31st, 2013) – $55
At Convention – $70
T-Shirts – $15 extra
Sponsors – $120
EDIT – Prices have been updated
Thanks for AnimeIowa 2012
The executives and staff would like to thank everyone who came to AnimeIowa 2012!
Attendance was at an all-time high, yet everyone demonstrated what a great bunch of people we have coming to this convention. More than one person commented on the maturity and honesty of the attendees and we continue to be both amazed and proud of you all.
This was definitely a year of transition for us as we implemented a new management structure. We definitely learned a lot this year and we cannot thank you enough for bearing with us. We want this be a convention for the people, and your comments are all being reviewed and will be very helpful as we look for areas to improve. If you haven't done so already, please take a few moments and fill out an online feedback form or comment on the feedback sections of our forum. You will most assuredly be heard, so be honest and respectful.
It is with great confidence that we say that next year will be even better! We're already working on finding new guests, beefing up programming, and finding ways to make the whole convention run smoother. Look for information on the forums as we identify improvements and clarify policies, and remember to give us feedback!
Thank you all again for attending and we hope to see you all back next year!
– The AnimeIowa Staff of 2012
Art Show Results
AnimeIowa would like to thank every artist who submitted their artwork into the Art Exhibition Show this year. We know that there were a few bumps along the way getting information out to everyone before the Convention this year. We apologize for that and hope to have things smoothed out and ready for next year's Anime Iowa Art Exhibition Show.
"What's this, there is a show again next year???"
Yes there will be a show next year, so start thinking of what art pieces you would like to submit ^_^
We are working on the 2013 Art Exhibition Contract already. We hope to have it out to the public with plenty of time to spread the word to everyone for the 2013 show!
Now onto the Fun part of the announcement !!!
This year's Art Show Judges were two of our very own guests Chris Malone and Jessy Turner. A big thank you goes out to them for their help in judging this year's show!
Anime Iowa is proud to announce the 2012 Art Exhibition Winners!!!
- 1st Place Watercolor by Meredith Dillman titled "Koi Mermaid"
- 1st Place Fantasy Sculpture by Hannah Munden titled "Feathered Wyvern"
- 1st Place Ink Drawing by Erika Matsuyama titled "Cooro"
- 2nd Place Digital Media Creation by Meng Wang titled "Howlin' "
- 2nd Place Mixed Media by Joan Gordan titled "Wishing Tree"
- 2nd Place Digital Art by Jake Ruetin titled "Winston"
- 3rd Place Textile Creation by Victoria 'Beanchan' Luck titled "Sokura Bento"
- 3rd Place Watercolor by Joan Gordan titled "Sounds of Japan"
- 3rd Place Mixed Media by Joan Gordan titled "Sunflower Happiness"
Honorable Mentions :
- Crochet Sculpture by Megan Daly titled "Vodka Mutini"
- Minature Texture Creation by Keely titled "Tiny Kimono"
- Acrylic Painting by Timothy Dutcher titled "Dandelions"
Best in Showgoes to: Hannah Munden for her fantasy sculpture titled "Feathered Wyvern" The Best in Show winner receives a Sponsor Membership for Anime Iowa 2013!!!
Congrats to all of our 2012 Anime Iowa Art Exhibition winners!! We hope to see everyone that participated in this year's show back for the 2013 Art Exhibition Show!!!
Please remember to leave feedback about this year's show so that we can help make the next show even better.
Non-Video Gaming Updates
An update to the Non-Video gaming schedule:
Tanto Quore Signup has ttarted in room Salon B
Yugioh TCG Tournament Signup has also started in Salon B
Programming Updates
- The "AI Masq. Info" panel @ 7pm is being moved to Cosplay Central.
- Greg's, "State of the Industry panel" will take its place in Programming 4 @ 7-8pm.
- Saturday, "Otherside of the Screen: Directing" panel @ 9am has been cancelled.
- ""Old Time" Voice Acting", mainstage, Saturday @ 3:00pm has been cancelled.
- This is tentatively replaced with a "Eyeshine Takes Over the World."
- On Sunday, State of the Industry has been changed to "Gregman Wonderland."


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Anyway, could be that my mind is just blanking out, but I have no idea what the best term to use is. I don't think "3D" is it though.
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Kyuu is right that 3D animation can come a bit closer to realism than 2D animation is able to... but that's actually not how 3D animation tends to be used in the more recent major animated films. A lot of those 3D CGI animated films look less realistic than your average 2D anime.
For a lot of these 3D CGI animated films, it's about taking something cartoony, and just translating it into a 3D image. It's like that old Simpsons episode where Homer temporarily goes 3D after being sent into the real world.
While this "Cartoony 3D" can be a bit amusing to look at for a little bit, I don't think I'd want to watch it for 2 hours straight. So yeah, its popularity in the west is a bit of a mystery to me. All I can guess is that kids go for it for some reason (I was an adult by the time that this "Cartoony 3D" look had taken off).
At the end of the day, I'd take a fairly standard anime style over something that makes me think of The Simpsons gone 3D.
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CG animation is probably a fair term but that could just as easily describe Pac-man as Pixar ... hmmm. So far all I've got is waving my arms and saying "yeah, that stuff". bzzzzzt to me.
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Oh even better, a dating sims using that 3D mechanic.
The problem is of course the cost, too risky for any anime studio to try out
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For traditional anime to be in audience-facing 3D... I agree that it'd probably be too cost-prohibitive unless it was actually all "3D CG" to start with as well. I think artists are getting better at retaining the anime visual aesthetic in 3D, though, so it certainly isn't insurmountable.
(In general terms, though, the audience-facing 3D thing doesn't seem to have really caught on with the general public that much, mostly due to the glasses issue. It's an idea that probably will come back around again in some time once technology improves further.)
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I know we're talking about 3D in terms of the actual models and the animation, but I do want to do a little tidbit on what we "Americans" know as 3D.
During what I feel may have been the height of 3D movies (about the time they started pushing for it. I feel like they've really stopped caring so much), I had the chance to see a couple 3D movies and I really liked what I saw. Let me explain...
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides was by far the best movie I could have watched to get an idea of what 3D is really best at: Creating a sense of depth, a third dimension if you will. I give that movie a lot of credit for that technology because they did a very good job of using it to the advantage of the scenes. I think that anime could certainly replicate this effect (perhaps more easily because it's not filmed) and put it to good use.
As far as what we're actually talking about, CG in anime has come a long way since what it used to be. For many anime the CG used is at the point where it's very tolerable. Once upon a time CG was bulky-looking, discolored, and alien. Now it can fit with the style of the series far better.
If at this point I've somehow not touched on the subject of this topic I'm going to find my corner.
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First post for me for years on this forum.
I've never been a massive fan of 3D cgi in anime, be it Appleseed or 2001 Nights: TO. I like the 2D much more.
One thing I am looking forward to is in a couple of weeks though is Sci-Fi London's Anime All-nighter (my 9th time going to it). They are showing 2 films that will be a good test for modern 3D.
They are 009 Re: Cyborg in 3D, which will be my first animated feature seen in 3D and the other is the first Berserk film. I've seen the first 2 already, no question the second one looks alot better. But My real question is how will they look on the big screen.
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It's been mentioned twice before but I'll echo it with a link to the video. If you haven't already, watch Disney's Paperman short:
If I had not been informed ahead of time that it was made completely with 3D CGI tools and rendered I would not have known that it wasn't hand-drawn and created with traditional animation. Knowing that it's 3D you can pick out some 3D "behaviors" in the animation, but they're subtle.
If 3D CGI is used to replicate the appearance and overall manner of standard animation then what does it matter to us, the viewers?
The only real impact that I can think of that 3D CGI would have on anime, even if the overall appearance were unchanged, would be on the amount of motion that occurs. A lot of anime series are based around fairly static scenes; mouths may move but things overall are pretty static. If you're doing 3D animation then it would be very simple to add in things like gentle swaying or other minor movements. How much that would change the feel of anime series would depend on how it was used. If used to a minor degree then it would just up the realism factor a bit, or allow for more character mannerisms to be presented to the viewer. If over-used (as done in some video games) then the 3D CGI elements would be clear and the character would appear puppet-like, which would be a step down from anime as we know it.
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That's not to say it's bad, of course. It's a good visual style for some shows (such as... The Incredibles, and Paperman itself). That doesn't mean I'd want to see it become the predominant visual style for anime, though.
I honestly don't get why some people (not speaking to you in particular here) seemingly can't accept the fact that some of us can discern 3D CGI animation from traditional hand-drawn 2D animation, and have an aesthetic preference for the latter. Why can't people just accept that, and move on?
Different people will have different aesthetic tastes, period. Not everybody is going to jump on-board the 3D CGI bandwagon. And it's not like Pixar is hurting for support, and need anybody's help to sell its style to people. Their style is totally predominant for modern animated films in North America. If any animation style is under-appreciated in America today, its classic hand-drawn 2D animation.
And yet, I almost get the impression that some people want classic hand-drawn 2D animation to die. As if some people won't be satisfied until the only animation is 3D CGI style. Why would anybody want that? Why would anybody want less diversity?
|2013-04-21, 22:03
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That's basically what I'm getting at. If 3D were utilized such that it looked and felt exactly like 2D, then what does it matter? That's my response to the opening post. What we care about is the appearance and feel of a series. I don't think that most of us care how the animators get there. However, the "anime style" has not been static over the past few decades, either. Using 3D, even if to emulate current anime styles perfectly, would doubtless result in a shift in the style simply because of what would become possible. Then again, the style is shifting even as we speak, with or without 3D CGI.
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Enough episodes of Chopped or Iron Chef watched and you'll start to get a sense that presentation is half of the challenge to creating a good dish. You don't need TV to tell you though. A visit to an often recommended local restaurant and, Michelin star or not, if the food is well prepared you'll see it before you taste it.
Since the first sense to taste your food is actually your sight, here a few fun garnishing how-tos to try at home. Consider yourself an artist in the kitchen, and with simple ingredients and a paring knife who knows what you'll come up with?
Eggplant Starburst Garnish
First, you will start with a sharp chopping knife and one eggplant. Begin by removing both the stem and bottom ends of the eggplant.
Next, you will thinly slice the eggplant lengthwise into strips about 1/8 of an inch thick. (If you have a mandolin, you may want to use this tool for evenly thin slices)
Next, take one 1/4 inch strip. Laying it on a chopping board, begin to slice crosswise cuts into the eggplant just nearly end to end. The cuts will be about 1/8 of an inch apart.
Now, roll up the eggplant strip.
Finally, secure the roll with a toothpick at the base end of the rolled-up strip (opposite end to the loosely "frayed" cuts). Sitting the strip on its base, you will now have an eggplant starburst.
Tomato Rose Garnish, in three simple steps
First start with a fresh, washed tomato and a paring knife.
Step two, carefully peel the skin from the tomato in one coiling strip. The strip should be about 1-inch wide.
Finally, tightly roll-up the strip and set it on a plate. The peel should stay rolled into shape. Otherwise, feel free to secure the bottom of what is now a "tomato rose" with a toothpick.
Apple Starfish Garnish
First, start with a fresh, washed apple (the variety and color can be of your choosing, any will do). Chop-off the top of the apple, about 1/4 of the length of the apple from the stem.
Next, remove the stem and cut 5 oval-shaped impressions into the apple's top (these impressions could be of any size depending on your preference, note a few variances in the example).
Next, begin to shape each "leg" of the starfish by cutting away a triangular shape between each impression. You'll notice that cutting each triangle at a rounded angle changes the aesthetic of the garnish.
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The nation is gripped by a right royal occasion, and what an occasion it is. The William, Kate and George show has everything a fairy tale could hope to have: a charming couple, a bouncy baby, pomp, pageantry, secret locations and traditional welcomes. We can't let the hysteria go by without adding to it. Here are some traditional low-cost English recipes to try.
The Duke's bubble and squeakAll you need for this English traditional dish is equal amounts of cold meat, cooked potato, and cooked cabbage, plus butter, pepper and salt. Chop potatoes into large chunks. Heat a little butter in a frypan. Fry potatoes and cabbage lightly in the butter, add salt and pepper to taste. Fry slices of meat, enough to heat through. Put meat into a hot dish with alternate layers of vegetables. Judge quantities by how many hungry lads and fair maidens you have to feed.
The stiff-upper-lip English breakfastThis is the sort of thing you'd expect from a traditional English seaside hotel (probably the ones in need of restoration, not the sort the royals stay in). You will need a couple of eggs, a few rashers of bacon, a few small breakfast sausages, a couple of tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and toast.
Cook the sausages and bacon. Remove from pan and keep in a warm oven. Cut tomatoes in half and place in the frypan with the mushrooms and cook for a couple of minutes, turn and cook for another two minutes. Remove from the pan and place in the oven to keep warm. Crack eggs into the frying pan, pop the bread in the toaster and when they are done serve with a piping hot cup of English Breakfast tea.
Lill's Yorkshire puddingsBeing a fan of the royals, Lill from Whangarei shares her delicious Yorkshire puddings.
To make the batter, place 1 cup of flour into a bowl, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and break in 2 eggs. Mix with water to form what she calls a "stodgy" mix, then add enough milk to thin into a batter the consistency of thick pouring cream. Pour leftover fat from a roast - or oil - into a baking pan or into deep muffin tins. Place in a hot (200C) oven, and remove when fat or oil is very hot. Quickly pour in your batter mix, place in the oven and bake until the Yorkshire "puds" are crisp and puffy - about 30 minutes if using a baking dish; 15 minutes if using muffin tins. Keep a constant eye on the baking: cooking time will vary depending on flour used, oven heat and type of fat or oil.
Elizabeth's Queen PuddingHere's the queen of all puddings, and we understand it is a favourite in the Windsor household.
You will need: 1 and 1/2 cups of whole milk, 2/3 cup of soft white bread crumbs, 3 tbsp of sugar, 2 tbsp of raspberry jam, grated rind of a lemon, and 2 large eggs.
Preheat oven to 170C. Butter a pie dish. Place the milk and half the sugar in a saucepan and bring to the boil over a medium heat. Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl and pour over the hot milk mixture. Allow to soak for 20 minutes, then stir in the lemon rind and beaten egg yolks. Pour into the pie dish and bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until firm. Remove and let cool slightly then spread the jam evenly over the pudding. Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the remaining sugar.
Spread the mixture over the jam and bake at 120C for another 15 to 20 minutes or until the meringue is a light golden brown. Serve the pudding hot, with cream.
Oh, those English do puddings well!
If you have a favourite recipe or oily rag tip that works well for your family, send it to us at www.oilyrag.co.nz, or by writing to Living off the Smell of an Oily Rag, PO Box 984, Whangarei, and we will relay it to the readers of this column.


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To Kill A Mockingbird Hits The Stage This Weekend [VIDEO]
ST. CLOUD — The classic tale "To Kill A Mockingbird" comes to life on stage this weekend at the Paramount Theatre.
The Great Theatre has teamed up with the Great River Regional Library in honor of the community book read campaign.
The library is encouraging you to read the book version of the show by Harper Lee before you attend the play. Director Jeffery Bleam says the book read is a good opportunity to experience many different formats of the story.
"A number of African American men were unjustly accused…for attacking white women," says Bleam.
Jerry Akubue plays Tom Robinson, a character who is wrongly accused of attacking a woman in the deep south during the Great Depression. He says when he first read the book his character seemed guilty.
"The reader sort of creates that judgement towards what he is and what he does. For awhile he actually sees very guilty. When the audience finally gets to meet him they get to see what actually is and all of the illusions are gone," says Akubue.
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Ryan Gosling is a lot of things to a lot of women, (and not a few men): he's the sensitive alpha male actor with the feminist leanings who's not afraid to break up fights or take his mother to a movie premiere. But did you know that Gosling is also a bit of an animal rights activist?
The 32-year-old actor penned a piece for his native Canada's Globe & Mail newspaper to try and ease the suffering of ... pigs!
Gosling writes:
I take my beloved dog George with me almost everywhere I go. Once, George even shared the stage with me on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
The bond I have with George is not unique. Like me, countless Canadians share their homes and lives with pets they consider to be part of the family. We know that they have individual personalities and quirks (George loves apples, for example) and that they feel both physical and mental pain.
Our pets share these traits with other animals; including those we don't share our lives with, such as farm animals. As primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall has noted, "Farm animals feel pleasure and sadness, excitement and resentment, depression, fear and pain. They are far more aware and intelligent than we ever imagined … they are individuals in their own right."
Pigs, specifically, outperform even chimpanzees on some tests of cognitive prowess.
So of course these animals also deserve our care and attention. That's why I was so heartened to learn that Canada is taking steps toward improving the treatment of animals in the food supply.
Specifically, Canada's National Farm Animal Care Council, which sets regulations for Canada's agricultural system when it comes to how animals are treated, recently released a draft code of practice for the pork industry to follow. Within this draft code is a mandate that the pork industry stop relegating, for nearly their entire lives, mother pigs to tiny cages so small they can't even turn around.
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What happens when creative entrepreneurs combine their passions to build multipurpose businesses? You get more than your average nail salon.
Strawberry Mountain Salon. Spa. Gym., White Salmon, Wash.
Connie Riley opened Strawberry Mountain Salon in 1978 with two stylist chairs in a 450-sq.-ft. building. Around 1992, she expanded to make room for nails, massage, facials, and a sauna. In 2007 she added a gym, for a total of 7,000-sq.-ft. Riley says several clients had recommended she add workout equipment because there was no gym nearby. She took their advice, eventually adding a complete fitness center. "Our motto is 'Passionate about your quality of life,'" explains Riley. "So the gym fit into our philosophy well." Open 24/7, the gym takes up the entire basement of her building. Clients enjoy all the amenities you would expect, plus they have access to a Crossfit gym, which her son runs out of one of the classrooms.
The salon is on the top level, offering hair services, pedicures, manicures, and gel enhancements, plus a private spa area where clients enjoy massage. Both businesses can be accessed from street level; internally, a set of stairs connects the two.
The fitness facility and salon naturally funnel clients to each other, says Riley. "Clients become gym members and gym members call to make salon appointments," she explains. One factor Riley recognizes as a possible drawback is that all gym transactions go through the salon system, including memberships. "That means people need to come into the salon to inquire about the gym," says Riley. "But we found it didn't make sense to keep the outside door to the gym open all the time, because it required a staff member to remain at the front desk." This way, clients are greeted by salon staff. Once they become members, they gain full access. Riley issues swipe cards that open gym doors anytime day or night.
Nail techs and other service providers are able to use the gym for free, but since salon staff work as independent contractors, no discounts on salon services are offered to those who work in the gym. Overall, the salon/gym has worked well for Riley; however, she admits it's a lot of work. Riley's been quoted as saying, "If I utter the word expansion again, get me to a therapist immediately."
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Does Web-based self service reduce telephone calls to call center: an Empirical Analysis
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We conduct a field study on a prominent US health insurance firm to examine the cost saving rationale for deploying self service at the call centers. In our setting, firm introduced web self-service portal for its members to contain large telephone handling cost at its call center. Management Practitioners claim that per interaction cost of web based self service channel is an order of magnitude cheaper than the assisted channels of customer service like telephony. However, they do not account for the impact of web based self service usage on the demand for other assisted channels. Surprisingly, the net effect of web based self service on other assisted channels of customer service has not been empirically validated so far. Drawing from the vertical differentiation literature in economics and human information acquisition and processing theories from psychology, we present a theoretical framework to show that both possibilities may exist (1) the web based self-service substitutes the assisted channels and (2) web based self-service leads to increase in demand for assisted channel. In our field setting, we show through a robust diff-in-diff specification that web based self service usage leads to 23% increase in telephony usage. We also use instrumental variables to account for potential selection of customers into the self service usage. Our results inform practicing managers on many counts (1) although cheaper on per interaction level, web based self-service may not be necessarily cheaper overall (2) Need for integrated management in multichannel customer service setup e.g. web based self service should have an option for escalating the query to other assisted channels (3) Self services should not be seen only as a mean for reducing operational cost, as it provides wider options to customers that may lead to higher customer satisfaction and loyalty.


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The Council's office address is: Mid Sussex District Council, Oaklands, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1SS.
Copies of the Forward Plan are available free of charge, on request from Craig Marshall, as shown below. It will be available for inspection at the Council's Oaklands offices and at the Council's Help Points at Burgess Hill and East Grinstead. Alternatively, you can download Copies of the Forward Plan of Key Decisions here. If you have any questions about the Forward Plan, please contact Craig Marshall on 01444 477227 or e-mail: email@example.com .


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Resources from the DTS Family
In This Generation: Looking to the Past to Reach the Present, by Dr. Todd Ahrend (MA[BS], 2004)
A Taste of the Classics: Mere Christianity, Pilgrim's Progress, The Brothers Karamazov, The Imitation of Christ, summarized by Dr. Kenneth Boa (ThM, 1972)
Jews and the Gospel at the End of History, by Jim Congdon (ThM, 1976)
The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting, by Dr. Aubrey Malphurs (ThM, 1978; PhD, 1981)*
Your Life in Rhythm, by Bruce Miller (ThM, 1986)
New Wine: A Study of Transition in the Book of Acts, by Dr. J. Dwight Pentecost (ThM, 1941; ThD, 1956)*
Stumbling Souls: Is Love Enough? by Chris Plekenpol (ThM, 2010)
The Ten Commandments: Ethics for the Twenty-First Century, by Dr. Mark Rooker (ThM, 1978)
The Coming Oil Storm, by Dr. Ron Rhodes (ThM, 1983; ThD, 1986)
The Topical Handbook of Bible Prophecy, by Dr. Ron Rhodes (ThM, 1983; ThD, 1986)
The Gift of Church, by Dr. Jim Samra (ThM, 2001)
Putting God Back in the Holidays, by Dr. Bill Thrasher (ThM, 1978; ThD, 1982) and Penny Thrasher
Praying with the Kings: Prayers from 1 and 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, by Dr. Elmer Towns (ThM, 1958)
Why Does God Allow Tragedies?
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The Empty Grave
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Communication Skills Group in Eugene, Oregon
About seventy-five percent of people with PD have changes in their speech, voice and swallowing at some point during the course of the disease. The same PD symptoms that occur in muscles of the body, tremor, stiffness and slow movement - can occur in the muscles used in speaking: A soft voice, mumbled or fast speech, loss of facial expression and problems communicating. This program includes exercises and discussion and practice of strategies that can help in day-to-day settings. Participants give each other feedback in a safe and supportive setting.
Instructor: Drew Douglass, MS, CCC-SLP
This program is not meant to replace speech therapy, but is a safe place to learn and practice new
communication skills and memory strategies. It is appropriate for those who have completed the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, (LSVT) as well as those who haven't.
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After being named the new CEO of troubled AOL in March, former Google ad chief Tim Armstrong wanted to take 100 days to figure out AOL's future.
His findings: There's nothing wrong with AOL that some innovation and focus can't cure. The new AOL, he says, will be faster in terms of web pages loading and more aggressive in acquiring and serving advertisers.
"There had been a crisis of confidence at the company," says Armstrong. "Meanwhile, we have some very strong properties and services people don't really know about. This is a great opportunity."
AOL's once- dominant position has fallen in most categories. It is still the 4th-most visited online property, but its audience declined 4% in June, according to market tracker comScore Media Metrix. Its e-mail program is now No. 3 to Yahoo and Microsoft Hotmail, and usage fell 10% in June from the previous June.
Instant messaging is now dominated by Yahoo. AOL's AIM is number two in that category, and fell 38% in usage from the previous June.
Still, Armstrong says non-AOL branded sites like Moviefone, Engadget and Black Voices attract sizeable audiences, and he'd like to see AOL acquire more properties. Three years from now, AOL will "have some of the best products online," he says.
Charlene Li, a partner with the Altimeter Group consulting firm, says that if Armstrong is supported in the job, she thinks he can turn AOL around. "It's still a great media property, but no one's been focused on it," she says. "They have a really strong base of loyal users. Tim's challenge is to keep them, and also offer new innovation to bring back the ones he lost and attract new users."
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Húsey is a paradise for nature lovers. Every year about 30 different species of birds, including the great skua, the Arctic skua, the Arctic tern, the black-tailed godwit, the common redshank, the whimbrel, the red-necked phalarope breed here. The vegetation is lush: about 170 different types of plants can be found in the area around Húsey.
Húsey also offers a very special natural spectacle: seals that can be watched in their natural habitat.
Our visitors can of course take part in catching salmon or trout as well.
Húsey is off the beaten tourist track, which is why you can enjoy almost complete peace and quiet and absorb the land and nature - both during the day or the light summer nights.
You will find that you are in close contact with nature.
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US-Japanese relations are vitally important for both sides. But though Washington can and will come to Japan's defense if China tried to take the Senkaku islands, it cannot defend Japanese companies that are sure to take a beating in Chinese markets. That's the true battlefield. Read more
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In 2007 Swartz wrote a blog post titled "Sick," in which he disclosed some details about his ailment.
Always believing he could conquer his ailment, Lou had hopes, however slim, that others were writing him off too soon.
Is his ailment more serious—say, a heart attack or stroke or even Bell's palsy, which left his face looking contorted?
No ailment is too gruesome—and never has the expression "warts and all" been more apt.
Ellis was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver in 2007, and passed away from the ailment on Dec. 19, 2008.
A kind Providence couldnt possibly saddle sea-sickness with any other ailment.
Everyone is in town on fair days, and every kind of ailment is brought to the doctor.
Some patients, it is said, are amused at the facial contortions guaranteed by this ailment.
The Tarjum complained of an ailment from which he had suffered for some time.
And here I was, prone and helpless, being powwowed not for one ailment, but for all the diseases known in Happy Valley.
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Code of Princess heading to Europe
Atlus announced Code of Princess localization for North America just before the E3, and now it seems this interesting action-game will land in Europe as well.
The PAL release has been confirmed by Agatsuma Entertainment itself, the team behind the project, with some of the original Guardian Heroes developers. Asked about the issue, they wrote:
Thank you very much for your interest in our title. Yes, we are planning to release the title in European territory but taking some time to close the deal. So, please be patient!
These words suggest suggests that there is an on-going negotiation between Agatsuma and some European publisher; given its effort in bringing Devil Survivor: OverClocked and Devil Survivor 2 in PAL regions, Ghostlight may be one of the choices.


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Understanding persecution of Christians in the Middle East
Recent atrocities committed in Iraq and Syria by the Islamic State have drawn attention to the plight of Christians in the Middle East. But the issue, with deep historical roots and myriad foreign policy implications, predates the incursions of the Islamic State. Who are these Christians? What is life like for them? And what should Americans committed to cause of assisting them keep in mind while attempting to raise awareness of the issue? NCR asked James Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute, for his thoughts.


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MSHA News Release: [05/22/2007]
Contact: Dirk Fillpot Amy Louviere
Phone: (202) 693-9406 (202) 693-9423
Release Number 07-767-NAT
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA: Miners safer today than one year ago
Strengthened seals, additional breathable air, higher civil penalties help improve safety
ARLINGTON, Va. - One year ago today, the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a Program Information Bulletin banning the construction of any new alternative seals. Today, underground seals are required to be much stronger than they were one year ago, and MSHA has made significant progress implementing the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act, signed into law last June. "MSHA has put in place many meaningful protections for miners in the past year, and we continue working diligently to fully implement the MINER Act," said Richard E. Stickler, assistant secretary of labor for Mine Safety and Health Administration. "The MINER Act gave MSHA additional tools to help improve mine safety nationwide, and we are working hard to get these protections in place for America's miners. We are meeting our MINER Act deadlines." The MINER Act was signed into law on June 15, 2006. Since then, MSHA has aggressively implemented the MINER Act by:
- Establishing new maximum penalties for flagrant violations. MSHA has already issued 13 citations for flagrant violations, two of which were assessed at the maximum penalty level of $220,000;
- Issuing an ETS to increase the strength of seals in underground coal mines to 120 pounds per square inch (psi), and requiring environments behind 50 psi seals to be monitored and maintained inert, seven months before the deadline imposed by Congress;
- Requiring more self-contained self-rescuers (SCSRs) in every underground coal mine;
- Requiring fire-resistant lifelines in all underground coal mines;
- Mandating additional safety training and training on the use of SCSRs at underground coal mines;
- Requiring redundant underground to surface communications systems in underground coal mines; and
- Requiring all underground coal mines to submit emergency response plans that include, among other things, post-accident breathable air for trapped miners.
- Issued an ETS on mine evacuations three months before the MINER Act was enacted;
- Proposed the three largest civil penalties against underground coal operators in the history of the agency;
- Launched special emphasis programs to examine retreat mining practices and coal dust control methods;
- Issued new civil penalty regulations that will result in nearly tripling prior total fines; and
- Issued comprehensive accident reports on the Sago, Aracoma and Darby accidents that provide teaching models for lessons learned.
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2004 Geodynamics Study Tour - Kilauea, Hawai'i
Kilauea is the youngest and southeastern most volcano on the Big Island of Hawai`i. Topographically Kilauea appears as only a bulge on the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa, and so for many years Kilauea was thought to be a mere satellite of its giant neighbor, not a separate volcano. However, research over the past few decades shows clearly that Kilauea has its own magma-plumbing system, extending to the surface from more than 60 km deep in the earth.
Kilauea is the home of Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess. Hawaiian chants and oral traditions tell in veiled form of many eruptions fomented by an angry Pele before the first European, the missionary Rev. William Ellis, saw the summit in 1823. The caldera was the site of nearly continuous activity during the 19th century and the early part of this century. Since 1952 there have been 34 eruptions, and since January 1983 eruptive activity has been continuous along the east rift zone. All told, Kilauea ranks among the world's most active volcanoes and may even top the list.
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Halemaumau Crater, shown here, sits within the larger Kilauea Caldera. It is the site of the most recent eruptive activity at the summit of Kilauea Volcano. In the foreground you can see offerings left to the volcano goddess Pele. (Photo by Hans Schouten, WHOI)


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Clare Shenstone (b. 1948)
Study of Francis Bacon
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During Shenstone's graduation show at the Royal College of Art in 1979, she was informed that a distinguished visitor had been admiring her work and wanted her to contact him. This was Bacon, who initially purchased one of her works and soon asked Shenstone to paint his portrait. The pair embarked on an artistic adventure that lasted for years and resulted in almost a hundred portraits of Bacon.
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The review includes a rare vertical tasting of all of Prévost's wines from 1999 to 2007: Prévost typically makes only one wine per year from his two-hectare parcel of meunier in the vineyard of Les Béguines, but in two vintages (2000 and 2003) he made an additional cuvée that was aged for an extra year in barrel, and in 2007 he made a rosé champagne for the first time.
Prévost has been making champagne since the 1998 vintage, and when he invited me to Gueux in the spring to taste these wines, his intention was to offer a complete retrospective of his career. Unfortunately, he realized that he hasn't got any more bottles of 1998 left, but the (literally) once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to taste the other 12 wines all together was extraordinary. The vintage currently on the market is the outstanding 2006, which I think is one of the best wines he's ever made; the 2007s should be released later on this year, and the rosé, especially, is not to be missed.
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I wanted to be all dramatic and just put this image as my entire blog post under this title – if you've seen this movie, then you know; what else can I say? – but it turns out that I DO have more to say than can be expressed in this picture:
If you've not seen Mississippi Burning, or if you've not seen it in a while, go and watch it. No, really; now. Go on… I'll wait…
I teach this movie as literature because I think that I'd be hard-pressed to find a more nuanced and complex character than Agent Rupert Anderson, played pitch-perfect by the incomparable Gene Hackman. The film, though often difficult to watch, is nevertheless made spellbinding by this man's performance.
Anderson is, above all, a pragmatist. He's grown up and worked all his life in the south; he knows how the system works and understands how to play within it. More importantly, though, he knows how to subvert it. He seems far more at ease with the racist good old boys in the bar than he does with the liberal-minded FBI agents with whom he works, and we're never quite sure who's side Anderson is really on until the almost the end of the film, when things start getting really hot. It's this uncertainty we have in his character – in what he truly believes – that makes this film so compelling.
Anderson insinuates himself into situations where he can observe – and we can tell that this man never misses a thing – all the while, just under the surface, there seems to be the sense that his ability to blend in with the bigots and the racists is something he feels is a like nasty film that he can never quite wash off. The scene where he takes his time walking through a demonstration on Main Street is just delicious, packed as it is with incredible ambiguity about what message he's trying to send to everyone who's watching. While he never spouts any of the ugliness that seems to pour from people's mouths, he never recoils in disgust from it, either. I'm left with a giddy feeling of geeky English-teacher excitement after having watched – regardless of how many times I've seen the film.
Does the movie have serious flaws? Of course it does. Based on a true story, the film nevertheless monkeys significantly with the facts of the case. I'm not teaching a history course, however, so I don't have to be overly concerned with the facts (though I DO make a point of making sure my students know that the film is a fictionalized retelling of certain true events, and encourage them to do a little research on their own). What I want is for my students to see this character in all his craftiness and complexity, to exult in a truly stellar performance, and then to figure out a way to make language sufficient to the task of talking about it.
I've given my students these essay questions about the film, which I showed them yesterday:
1. About midway through the film, Agent Anderson says "Down here, they say rattlesnakes don't commit suicide." What does this quote mean, and why is it important?
2. Discuss Agent Anderson's tactics in information gathering. Whose "side" is he on? How does he feel about the work that he does? Support your answer.
3. Consider the scene toward the beginning of the film, where Anderson makes his way through a demonstration march, and toward the end when Agent Ward marches with the funeral procession. How do these men show their support for the cause for which they both fight? Does one's behavior seem more genuine or important than the other's? Why or why not?
4. Investigate the role that 'colored people' had in this film. Do you think that the FBI could have been more effective in its dealings with the black community? How do you think the preacher's son came to be so thoughtful and mature?
5. Toward the end of the film, Mrs. Pell says "hatred isn't something you're born with. It gets taught…. you get told it enough times, you believe it." How does this sentiment support the underlying themes of the film? How do you suppose some people can't – or won't – learn new things?
I'm pretty sure that, like I did for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, I'll choose a question to answer for myself, if for no other reason than I'm still high from the experience of watching the film and am still having complex conversations with myself about what I saw.


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Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster 3.8 miles away
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This 16th century pub in the ancient Worcestershire village of Belbroughton combines rustic and modern to fine effect. Wooden beams, stone floor and an open fireplace sit side by side with crystal chandeliers and bold, graphic wallpaper. Talented... more
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Main Road, Ombersley, Droitwich Spa 8.0 miles away
This picturesque black and white half-timbered building features ancient beams and huge inglenook fireplace. Take a seat in the bar and drink in the warm and welcoming atmosphere while mulling over the menu from a comfortable sofa. The kitchen, run... more
The Elms Hotel and Spa
Stockton Road, Abberley 8.5 miles away
The sumptuous elegance of the Elms Hotel at Abberley, near Worcester, offers an opulent, fine dining experience. Originally built as a Queen Anne mansion in 1710, this magnificent hotel is set within its own 10 acres of stunning surroundings. The... more
Saffron Restaurant
909 Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury 11.9 miles away
Established over 9 years ago, the award-winning Saffron has quickly won the hearts of locals to become one the favourite restaurants of the region. Saffron has recently been refurbished to provide a modern, colourful and relaxing environment in which... more
69 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham 13.7 miles away
Award-winning chef, Richard Turner, is at the helm of his eponymous restaurant in Harborne. The highly tuned kitchen produces a combination of classic French cuisine mixed with Oriental and Mediterranean flavours. The dark blue of the interior... more
Fiesta Del Asado
229 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham 14.3 miles away
Birmingham's first Argentinean restaurant specialises in, what else but steak. And not just any old steak. This is naturally-reared, grass-fed and dry aged for 28 days or more. Asado is a type of Spanish barbeque so the meat is flavoured with a dry... more
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2 Cheapside, Wolverhampton 14.7 miles away
Modern Indian restaurant Bilash has chucked out the chintz and forgone the flock wallpaper to great critical approval. This smart city centre bistro has garnered positive reviews in the national press for its Bangladeshi and regional Indian... more
20 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham 14.8 miles away
Relaxing with a glass of champagne in the sleek chocolate brown lounge at Simpson's, you might imagine yourself in a contemporary styled country house hotel. In fact you're a stones throw from Birmingham city centre. With its own cookery school and... more
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The Glasshouse, Canal Square, Birmingham 15.2 miles away
Steve and Claire Love run their eponymous restaurant in the heart of Birmingham. The interior is warm and slick with uncovered dark wood tables, banquettes and dark brown carpeting. Steve, who has won many awards, runs the kitchen. His ethos is to... more
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On entering through the revolving glass door, emblazoned with Bank in sparkling silver letters, you are immediately immersed in the sophisticated atmosphere of this slickly designed cosmopolitan brasserie. The floor to ceiling, glass windows help to... more
6 Oozells Square, Brindley Place, Birmingham 15.4 miles away
Andy Waters might be a local lad (born in nearby Bromsgrove), but a Michelin starred CV that includes stints with legendary French chef Paul Bocuse and as head chef at the original Simpsons in Kenilworth shows that his culinary horizons stretch much... more
Six Brindleyplace, Birmingham 15.4 miles away
"Edmunds Fine Dining" proclaims the large illuminated sign, and this is a restaurant that does what it says on the tin. There's linen on the well spaced tables and comfortable beige leather arm chairs, spacious enough to accommodate the form of the... more
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Birmingham
200 Wharfside Street, The Cube, Birmingham 15.6 miles away
This modern dining room is the culinary icing on top of Birmingham's recently opened iconic Cube building. Former three Michelin starred British culinary legend Marco Pierre White has opened his version of a British steakhouse on the 25th floor with... more
Malmaison Brasserie
One Wharfside Street, Birmingham 15.7 miles away
Part of a select nationwide group of glamorous, eccentrically designed boutique hotels, Malmaison brasserie offers reasonably priced, modern European cooking right in the city centre. The seasonally changing menu might include a subtle starter of... more
3/4 Dakota Buildings, James Street, St Paul's Square, Birmingham 15.9 miles away
The Lasan is an award-winning restaurant, which is considered to be among the best Indian restaurants in the country. The cuisine is modern and innovative not only in the richness of its flavour but also through the healthiness of its low salt and... more
Carters of Moseley
2c Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham 15.9 miles away
There's no lack of culinary ambition at this friendly neighbourhood restaurant. Brad Carter is one of Birmingham's young rising star chefs with Michelin experience in Spain and London. He's returned to his native city to cook British produce with... more
Asha's Contemporary Indian Bar & Restaurant
Edmund House, 12/22 Newhall Street, Birmingham 16.0 miles away
This is the only European branch of an international chain of award winning contemporary Indian restaurants owned by Bollywood superstar Asha Bhosle (indie band Cornershop paid tribute to her with their chart topping 90's hit Brimful of Asha). Start... more
Metro Bar & Grill
73 Cornwall Street, Birmingham 16.0 miles away
Being situated in the heart of the Birmingham business district, the long bar at the Metro is a deservedly popular meeting place for office workers and professionals after a long day. The bar not only has a large range of ales and wines, but also a... more
Anderson's Bar & Grill
30 Mary Ann Street, St Paul's Square, Birmingham 16.0 miles away
Steak is the big thing at this atmospheric New York-style bar and grill. Set in 18th century cellars in a Georgian square in Birmingham's jewellery quarter, there's plenty of exposed brick work and wood beams, simple wooden tables and chairs and some... more
Purnell's Bistro
11 Newhall Street, Birmingham 16.0 miles away
Chef Glyn Purnell has become the foodie face of Birmingham and has now opened this more casual sister to his award winning fine dining Purnell's restaurant. This is a sleek modern space with polished wood flooring, feature walls with boldly patterned... more
Opus at Cornwall Street
54 Cornwall Street, Birmingham 16.0 miles away
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21a Bennetts Hill, Birmingham 16.0 miles away
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55 Cornwall Street, Birmingham 16.0 miles away
They call Glyn Purnell the "yummy Brummie". While we can't comment on the Birmingham-born chef's pin up potential, we do know his cooking justifies the nickname. Attention grabbing dishes such as poached egg yolk with smoked haddock milk foam,... more
1 Waterloo Street, Birmingham 16.0 miles away
This informal, no-reservations Venetian-style tapas restaurant and cocktail bar brings cicchetti (small sharing plates) to Birmingham's city centre banking quarter. The beautifully styled and ultra-modern interior features a marble topped central... more
Hotel du Vin & Bistro
Church Street, Birmingham 16.1 miles away
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Stanbrook Abbey Hotel
Jennett Tree Lane, Callow End, Worcester 16.5 miles away
At Stanbrook Abbey, we believe that every dining experience, whether it is morning, noon or night should be memorable, which is why our award-winning chefs only use the finest and freshest ingredients available on our doorstep. From fine dining to... more
Fishmore Hall
Fishmore Road, Ludlow 19.7 miles away
Among the latest additions to Ludlow's bludgeoning foodie scene is fashionable Fishmore Hall. A smart and sensitive restoration to its former Georgian glory includes a styled restaurant with minimalist interiors that let the period features and... more
La Becasse
17 Corve Street, Ludlow 19.9 miles away
Le Becasse ('the woodcock') is set in a 17th century former coach house where the handsome wood panelled dining room is home to the modern cooking of chef Chris O'Halloran. An eight course menu gourmand dinner might include hand dived scallop with... more
Belle House
Bridge Street, Pershore 20.5 miles away
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The Crown Country Inn
Munslow, Near Craven Arms, Ludlow 20.5 miles away
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93 High Street, Henley-in-Arden 20.7 miles away
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The Forest
25 Station Approach, Dorridge, Solihull 20.8 miles away
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Delhi 6
12a Burnett Road, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield 21.0 miles away
This stylish family-run Indian restaurant offers something a bit different from your average high street curry house. A modern interior features bold, graphical wall paper, polished wood floors and high backed leather chairs at linen covered tables.... more
The Wood Norton
Worcester Road, Wood Norton, Evesham 21.5 miles away
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Don Diego
5 Manor Road, Sutton Coldfield 21.5 miles away
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New Hall Hotel & Spa
Walmley Road, Sutton Coldfield 21.8 miles away
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Seagrave Arms
Friday Street, Weston Subedge, Chipping Campden 28.3 miles away
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97a Warwick Road, Kenilworth 28.5 miles away
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Corse Lawn, Gloucester 28.5 miles away
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Castle House
Castle Street, Hereford 30.2 miles away
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The Square, Chipping Campden 30.3 miles away
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The Qinhuangdao Wildlife Park is located in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province. If you are fond of visiting wildlife parks, the Qinhuangdao Wildlife Park is a good choice. Being one of the top-level wildlife parks in China, this one has been inspected and recommended by Hu Jintao, Lipeng, and Zhu Rongji.
What To See
One of the things that make the wildlife park amazing is the fact that there are large areas there for various indigenous animal species found in the area. The park has adapted the free-ranging way of letting these animals live in their natural habitats, thereby making the park an animal paradise for both its animals and its visitors alike.
Currently, the wildlife park is home to about four thousand animals with more than a hundred breeds. Aside from the indigenous species living in the area, the park boasts various animals that come from all parts of the world, living peacefully with one another in a place meant to emulate their natural habitats.
Below is a list of different areas in the said wildlife park:
• Lion Garden - For those interested in lions, the Lion Garden is the best place to witness these beasts. Here, you get to see how lions interact with one another as well as how these beasts live in their natural habitat.
• Tiger Garden - For those who want to see real live tigers up close, the Tiger Garden is a must-see. Here, tigers get to live according to their natural habitat as well as be allowed to mingle naturally with their kind.
• White Tiger Garden - One of the rarer tiger groups found worldwide, the white tiger, roams freely around the White Tiger Garden.
• Bear Garden - Another great attraction site in the park is the Bear Garden.
• Jaguar Garden - One of the more interesting groups of wild beasts is the jaguar.
• Lionet Garden - For those who scare easily the Lionet Garden is a good choice. Home to lionets, the area also emulates the natural habitat of these beasts.
• African Scenery Garden - If you want a taste of Africa and the typical scenery there, the African Scenery Garden is the place to visit. Here, you get to experience the typical scenery of the African continent.
• Monkey Garden - The Monkey Garden is where you find different monkeys from all around the world. If you are fond of apes in general, this should be a major part of the trip for you.
• Kangaroo Garden - Native to Australia and the Australian continent, kangaroos can be seen in the Kangaroo Garden which gives you the chance to witness these animals from Land Down Under.
• Herbivore Area - The Herbivore Area is a gentler place to visit, as it is home to various herbivores from all around the world.
• Wading Bird Lake - This should be a good area to visit in order to experience colorful display of the different wading birds.
• Peacock Garden - The Peacock Garden will let you see several types of peacock native to China. A colorful display of feathers and the sound of their cry will also be a memorable experience.
Tips To Remember
• Take note that the area covers a large area. Therefore, transportation inside the park is done by taking the forest trains or using your own private car to discover the whole place.
• Animal performances take place from 10:30 to 11 am and 3 to 3:30 pm. If you are interested in these performances, you will need to find enough time to be there for the 30-minute performance either in the morning or the afternoon.
• Getting a guide can also be beneficial especially if you don't really know how to speak and understand the local language. Most natives in the area aren't English-speaking and so communicating with them can be easier by getting a guide who can translate for you.
Solo Adventure Tips:
It is located in the National Forest Park in Qinhuangdao seashore area.
How to Get There?
You can take buses or taxis in Beidaihe to go to the park.
Ticket Price:
Opening Hours:
8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
More Tips: 1. Transportation inside the park: Since the whole park covers a broad area, so you can take forest trains or drive you private cars to look around the park area. 2. Notice for tourists: The animal performance time is from 10:30 to 11:00 in the morning, 3:00 to 3:30 in the afternoon.
1. Transportation inside the park: Since the whole park covers a broad area, so you can take forest trains or drive you private cars to look around the park area. 2. Notice for tourists: The animal performance time is from 10:30 to 11:00 in the morning, 3:00 to 3:30 in the afternoon.
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By Jennifer Kelchner
Round six of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross Series, at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium, marked the last race of the West Coast tour before sending the riders on an eight-week mission across the US to the East Coast, and Rockstar Energy Racing's Davi Millsaps and Geico Honda's Eli Tomac scored wins in the 450 and 250 classes, respectively. For series-points leader Millsaps, it was his second win of the season and helped further extend his championship points lead over Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey. Tomac, meanwhile, broke Ken Roczen's two-race win streak, as he earned his fourth victory of the series. Rain hammered the San Diego area on Friday, but the sun finally made an appearance late in the afternoon on Saturday, drying out most of the track that was dampened from the previous day's showers. This morning began, like all other race days, with the vibrations of revved up dirt bikes as first practice hit the track. Engines echoed through the stadium sending the scent of sweet, cindery fumes into the stands. For riders and fans alike, these details trigger nostalgic emotions towards the competition that will ensue and the anticipation of who the victors will be.
250 West Coast Supercross
250 Heat One
Geico Honda's Eli Tomac was hot off the line in heat one. He appeared to have the holeshot, but Star Racing Yamaha's Kyle Cunningham took the inside line and managed to edge him out. Tomac fell back into 3rd place behind J-Star's KTM rider Joey Savatgy but quickly regained 2nd place. Cunningham led the race with Tomac nipping at his boot-heels, aggressively trying to make a pass for first but failed to do so before the checkered flag was waved. Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda's Cole Seely collided with Scott Champion as he entered the whoop section, putting him in 12th place and sending him to the LCQ.
1. Kyle Cunningham
2. Eli Tomac
3. Joey Savatgy
4. Austin Politelli
5. Malcolm Stewart
6. Travis Baker
7. Jean Ramos
8. Aaron Siminoe
9. Chad Gores
250 Heat Two
Troy Lee Design's Christian Craig nabbed the holeshot of heat two with Rockstar Energy's Jason Anderson trailing close behind and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Martin Davalos quickly filing into third. Red Bull KTM's Ken Roczen, who looked shaky in qualifying practice, looked just as uncomfortable in heat race two. He battled for position with Jason Anderson, but could not make a pass happen. Halfway through the race, Davalos made a pass through the whoop section and took off with the number one position, leading Jason Anderson in second and Christian Craig in third over the finish line. Jessy Nelson went down in the first turn and failed to make the cut, joining his teammate Cole Seely in the LCQ.
1. Martin Davalos
2. Jason Anderson
3. Christian Craig
4. Ken Roczen
5. Zach Osborne
6. Tyla Rattray
7. Chris Plouffe
8. Travis Bright
9. Josh Cachia
Cole Seely and Jessy Nelson sailed through the holeshot and into the first rhythm section side-by-side. Seely passed Nelson and started to build a substantial gap between himself and Tyler Bereman, who maneuvered around for second, leaving Nelson in an undesirable third place. Nelson kept up the pace and was able to skim past Beremen in the whoop section, reclaiming second before the final lap concluded.
1. Cole Seely
2. Jesse Nelson
250 Main Event
As the gates dropped for the 250 Main Event, Eli Tomac, once again, seemed to have the hole shot in his pocket. As he charged down the start straight, Jason Anderson managed to slice through the pack and gained the glory leaving Tomac in his wake and Roczen in a distant third. Anderson led the first 4 laps at a rapid pace with reigning champ Tomac and points leader Rozcen close behind. He eventually gave way to Tomac who appeared wild and determined to get the early lead for a much-needed win. Once in front, Tomac raged through the track like a boss, quickly gapping the other riders. Roczen eventually passed Anderson through the whoops, putting him back into position for 2nd. With a few laps remaining, Tomac had a 5 second lead over the young, German phenomenon. An amazing charge by K-Roc put him side by side with Tomac who barely edged him out by .2 seconds as the checkered flag was waved.
1. Eli Tomac
2. Ken Roczen
3. Jason Anderson
4. Austin Politelli
5. Kyle Cunningham
6. Travis Baker
7. Zach Osborne
8. Tyla Rattray
9. Martin Davalos
10. Jessy Nelson
11. Joey Savatgy
12. Josh Cachia
13. Christian Craig
14. Jean Ramos
15. Cole Seely
16. Aaron Siminoe
17. Chad Gores
18. Travis Bright
19. Malcom Stewart
20. Chris Plouffe
Top 5 Lap Times
1. Eli Tomac 46.322
2. Ken Roczen 47.031
3. Martin Davalos 47.939
4. Jason Anderson 48.021
5. Zack Osborne 48.055
250 West Coast Championship Point Standings (After 6 of 9 rounds)
1. Ken Roczen (138/ 2 wins)
2. Eli Tomac (121/ 4 wins)
3. Cole Seely (95)
4. Jason Anderson (88)
5. Kyle Cunningham (83)
6. Martin Davalos (82)
7. Zack Osborne (82)
8. Joey Savatgy (62)
9. Christian Craig (62)
10. Jessy Nelson (60)


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Petition Calling For Justin Bieber's Deportation Reaches Threshold for Presidential Consideration
A petition calling for Justin Bieber to be sent back to Canada has surpassed 100,000 signatures.
A petition calling for Justin Bieber to be sent back to Canada has surpassed 100,000 signatures.
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How did the teen act when he appeared in court via video?
The common public response to Justin Bieber's arrest for doing very bad things -- drag racing while DUI, drinking beer, smoking pot and taking prescription drugs -- is: Where are his parents, Pattie Mallette and Jeremy Bieber? Right there with him, and possibly a cause of the problem, as opposed to a solution.
More details are coming to light regarding Justin Bieber's arrest this morning (Jan. 23) in Miami, Fla.
Generally mug shots are an embarrassing affair for multiple reasons (more often than not) -- but Justin Bieber seems to be an exception to the rule.
Why? He took one of the most photogenic mug shots we've ever seen.
It's finally happened. Justin Bieber has been arrested!
Justin Bieber ditched the snow of Colorado for the sun and heat of Florida. While in Miami, he visited a famous nightclub and followed that up with a trip to a strip club, where he made it rain, in $75k-sized fashion.
Last week, Justin Bieber allegedly egged a neighbor's house in Calabasas, Calif. Details are hazy, and we don't know if the act was unprovoked. However, the cops are looking for answers and they are searching the singer's house for 'em.
The battles between Justin Bieber and a Cali neighbor continue. The singer isn't spitting again. Instead, he's resorted to hurling eggs at a nearby crib on Thursday night (Jan. 9) and a curse-fueled video of the ova assault captured the events as they unfolded.
The tween set was shocked beyond belief when Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were spotted riding segways in his Calabasas, Calif. neighborhood this week. And now there's more evidence they're back on: Biebs posted a photo with Sel on Instagram!
Beliebers, you guys are going to lurve the video that Justin Bieber shared for his new song 'Hold Tight.'


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Mary Ann Tucker
b.abt 1786 Saltash, Cornwall, England
d.10 Feb 1864 Plymouth, Devon, England
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m. 19 Oct 1808
Facts and Events
Mary Ann Tucker's origins have yet to be established for certain. She claimed in the censuses to have been born about 1786 at Saltash in Cornwall. There appear to be at least two Mary Ann Tuckers baptised in the Saltash area around that time, making it hard to be sure whether either of them is her.
Mary's first confirmed sighting is on 19th October 1808, when she was married to a waterman and labourer named John Harry. They married at St Stephen by Saltash, the parish church which covered Saltash. Mary and John went on to have six children together between 1812 and 1827, although their daughter Marianne died as a baby in 1817 and their son Richard died at the age of three in 1824.
Of Mary and John's four children who lived to adulthood, Elizabeth married in 1837 in Plymouth, John married in 1838 in St Budeaux, Mary Ann married in 1840 in Plymouth and William Richard married in 1850 in Plymouth. None of them stayed in Saltash. Mary's first known grandchild, her daughter Elizabeth's son Henry John, was born on 4th March 1839.
The 1841 census finds Mary and John and their youngest son William Richard living at Back Lane in Saltash. John and Mary were still there in 1851, although by this time John was described as a gardener, a common occupation for elderly men at the time.
Over in Devonport, Mary's eldest son John died aged 41 in 1853, leaving a widow and two small children.
Back in Saltash there was much upheaval in 1853 as work began on the Royal Albert Bridge carrying the railway across the Tamar. As the Navy had stipulated that the bridge should be 100 feet above the high tide surface of the river most of the line through Saltash is carried on tall pillars towering over the town below. Construction of the line and bridge took six years.
John died on 1st November 1855, aged 77. Mary appears in the 1861 census living alone at Fore Street in Saltash. She later moved in with her daughter Elizabeth Kitt and her family, who lived at 11 Claremont Street in Plymouth. She died there on 10th February 1864, aged 77.