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TRACK IT LIVE: Chiefs at Chargers | COMING UP: Week 9 picks, game of the week, more
You know your coach is on the hot seat when he has his own popular hashtag calling for his job. With Norv Turner's San Diego Chargers off to a another disappointing 3-4 start, #FireNorv might not need to trend much longer because time is running out on his tenure.
If Turner's 3-4 team loses at home to the 1-6 Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday (8:20 p.m. ET, NFL Network), it's a sign the Chargers' playoff hopes will continue to fade to the point that Turner won't return to their sidelines next season. They come in having scored six points in their past six quarters, and their offense must come to life if they are to rebound in what's become an unofficial "must-win" game.
Just three weeks ago, with a 24-0 halftime lead in their critical Monday night game against the Denver Broncos, the Chargers were about take control of the AFC West. Then came a scoreless, mistake-filled second half that led to the Broncos running away with a 35-24 victory.
Having a bye to recover didn't help them in Week 9. The only thing uglier than the Chargers' offense in a 7-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns was the weather.
The Chargers are one game behind the Broncos in the division standings, but the distance seems much greater. The Broncos are 4-3 and playing very well with a favorable schedule ahead. The Chargers are struggling with several tough games in the NFL season's second half.
The Chiefs look like a gimme, given they have yet to hold a lead in regulation in any game this season. But then you remember the Chargers are haunted by their prime-time loss at Kansas City last Halloween. When it appeared they were driving for a game-winning field goal as time expired, quarterback Philip Rivers fumbled a snap, giving the Chiefs new life and the chance to survive in overtime. The Chiefs won 23-20.
That was the second defeat in a six-game midseason losing streak that knocked the Chargers out of playoff contention. They are facing a similar crossroads in 2012, reeling from the past two games.
For Turner to quickly turn things around and save his job, he needs his key players to come through.
Rivers' struggles with turnovers have popped up again after he committed 25 last season. Through seven games in 2012, he is on a similar pace with nine interceptions and three lost fumbles. Sunday in Cleveland, it was running back Ryan Mathews with a key giveaway.
The Chargers are minus-2 in turnover differential, so they're fortunate they're playing the Chiefs, who are a league-worst minus-18. The Chargers can also hang their hat on their strength as the No. 2 defense against the run as they prepare to face dynamic feature back Jamaal Charles.
The margin for error, however, is small for both Thursday and the rest of the season. Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel's familiarity with the Chargers should make the game come down to one or two plays.
Such frustration is familiar for Chargers fans. Their team has tantalizing talented, enough so to battle the AFC's elite. Under Turner, however, the same mistakes keep happening.
The Chiefs' defensive woes should set up Rivers and Mathews to have big games. The Chargers' defense should contain Charles and force turnovers from Matt Cassel. It should play out that way to help San Diego win a close one that for the sake of Turner, can't afford to lose. Prediction: Chargers 20, Chiefs 19.
Learn more
— Chiefs: Focus remains on RB Charles | Cassel gets starting assignment
— Chargers: Rivers struggles with dinged-up receiver corps
— Fantasy Source: Chargers-Chiefs preview
— Linemakers: Vegas view of Thursday's NFL game
— Sporting News' all-midseason team
— Midseason awards: SN hands out the honors
— Power Rankings: See where Chargers, Chiefs stand


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The Body Shop Body Butter Reviews
Divine ScentThe coconut products made by the Body Shop are my absolute favorite. I love coconut, but theirs isn't too sweet, and really just smells like pure coconut. I always wait until Summer is on the way to start using their coconut products, and it always gets me ready for warmer weather. My only complaint is that the body butter is a little greasy, and I wish it absorbed better. — 6 years, 7 months agoLittleBunny | 545 reviews
This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 7 of 8 people said helpful
Not good.I received my 1 .7 oz Strawberry Body Butter as part of a GWP. Labelled as being for NORMAL skin. PROS: Cute container. Okay for normal skin. CONS: Fake strawberry candy smell (a con, IMO, but might be something you love!). Leaves a slightly sticky residue on your hands even after it 'sinks in'! :( The texture also weirds me out a little bit -- the first time I tried to stick my fingers in to tr...read morey it out, they just slid across the product, leaving a dent but not scooping up any butter! Doesn't seem to moisturize as much as sit on my skin... I was REALLY excited to receive this product FREE, and was sure I was going to love it... but overall, this is not something that I will not be repurchasing and will probably even struggle to use it all (b/c I won't be using it on my hands!) — 7 years, 8 months ago
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Not the best body butter out there.The smell is pleasantly like REAL, fresh blueberries, so it's a more delicate scent (rather than a strong, artificial blueberry smell), and the fragrance does fade in the package if you've had it for awhile. The product does leave a slightly sticky residue feeling after you rub it in, which isn't great (for a butter, I would expect a greasier and less sticky feel). The big tub is really more than ...read moreI need since I tend to buy/use a lot of different lotions and butters. I don't regret buying it at the time (I think it was on sale or something), and did enjoy using it, but I'm ready to move on to a new product. — 7 years, 8 months ago
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Good, but I wanted better...I have this in the Satsuma scent--which is my all time favorite Body Shop fragrance. I like the packaging very much. It's a generous size, but the jar is short enough to fit into my bathroom drawer (though the down side of the container being large is that it takes up quite a bit of space). I find the cream to not be as thick as what I had imagined for a product with "butter" in the title, but it ...read moredoes go on nicely. It smooths out easily and absorbs quickly without any residual feelings of greasiness. My biggest complaint, though, is that the Satsuma scent is not strong at all. I feel I can smell the ingredients in the cream with only the tiniest hint of citrus and it's rather disappointing since the strong citrus scent is what I love so much. I'll continue using it, as it does moisturize nicely, but I doubt I will ever buy it again. — 5 years, 1 month agotallredamanda | 433 reviews
Just OK...What do I love about The Body Shop Body Butters? The scents. The Body Shop offers the most variety and the scents are usually spot on. What do I not like about them? The jar for one. I find lotions in a tub or jar are messy, hold on to bacteria, and lose some of its potency. The body butters are very moisturizing but do leave a greasy feeling behind, that I did not like. I would stick to body butter tubes. They are not messy, sanitary, and hold their efficacy. Overall, it is OK. — 5 years, 6 months agopowerwoman033 | 509 reviews
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Best body butter everI purchased the cocoa butter scent and love it. I am used to the Palmer's bodybutter (which does not work at all) and was so happy when I started using this. I like the smell better, it does not feel greasy, and leaves my skin smooth until the next day. I put this on every part of my body, focusing on my belly and areas prone to get stretch marks and believe this works. Thank you TBS! — 5 years agoLamexicana1 | 221 reviews
Fabulous!These products are fabulous if you can find the right level of moisturizer and the right scent for your skin. They are not too oily and moisturize very well. I recommend trying on a few different scents and walking around for a while before purchasing as the scents can turn or disappear on different people. I personally love the mango and almond body butter. Be aware that the vanilla holiday body ...read morebutter tastes awful (no, I don't eat the product but I moisturized and then ended up rubbing my lips by accident and the results were horrifying). You get alot of product for your money. I recommend putting unused product in the fridge as it will extend its shelf life. — 6 years, 2 months agoTheLacqueredLady | 751 reviews
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YAY!This is my first body shop purchase, and I am pleasnatly surprised! I must go back for more! The scent is really intoxicating, and it really lasts on your skin! For me, the coconaut scents lingers almost all day Really good and moisturizing, great deal at only $5! I unfortunetly do not have a The Body Shop around me. Their is one in a mall about 45 minutes away, but that's just a little too f...read morear. I wish I lived near that mall though! It has a huge Sephora, a MAC counter, a Bare Minerals counter, The Body Shop, a Crabtree and Evelyn, and a Bath and Body Works all under one roof! I also do not have a large Sephora near me- I do have a small one inside my JC Penney. The Sephora's inside JC Penney do not carry all of the brands, and are much smaller. So, my Sephora does not carry the Body Shop products. I was extremely surprised to see this- for only $5! I grabbed it so fast:) The scent is indenetical to a real coconut. It is not the fake coconuty smell of sun tan lotion or anything like that. It smells nice and fresh, and just like an authentic coconut. I actually really like the smell of suntan lotion- but only when I want to smell like suntan lotion. For an everyday, day-to-day scent I don't want to smell like suntan lotion- I want to smell like a real coconut. The feel is nice an buttery smooth- it has an amazing texture! It is not too thick but not really thin either(like a regular run-of-the-mill body lotion). I would still definetly classify it as a body butter, even though it is not the thickest body butter that I've ever used. I think it is the perfect consistensy. When you apply this body butter, it absorbs fast and does NOT leave a greasy, icky feel on your skin. After applying, my skin instantly felt softer and smoother. Plus, it did not leave any kind of greasy residue on my skin in the slightest. The scent actually lasts pretty long and lingers on my skin for most of the day. If you are someon that does not like lingering scents- this is definetly not for you because the scent really leaves your skin smelling like coconut. When the scent starts to die down a bit and you think it is gone, just sniff your skin a little closer and the scent will still be there! The coconut fragrance does fade throughout the day- but at the end of the day it is still lightly there! — 6 years, 1 month agoaly7 | 396 reviews
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Ultra moisturizing and smells greatOver the years I have tried several of Body Shop's Body Butters. The only one I didn't care for (just because the scent wasn't for me) was the Shea body butter. These are ultra rich body lotions that are great if you have dry skin or if you love the scents that Body Shop has to offer. There is a body butter in just about every scent that the Body Shop offers. If you're a coconut fan, definitel...read morey give that one a try. It smells so authentic to me and is reminiscent of summer time. My favorite for a lighter scent is the Cocoa Body Butter. It adds a nice light scent, but isn't anything so strong that it will clash with whatever perfume you wear. You will need to allow extra time for these body butters to sink into your skin before you get dressed or what not. This is actually the only reason I am not giving these the full ten stars. It can be a bit annoying waiting for these to sink into the skin. What is great though, is that these provide lasting moisture. At the end of the day, I can touch my legs and they still feel so soft and nourished. The Body Shop is always running specials so these can be quite affordable. They also offer smaller sizes of these which are great for trying various kinds and/or for travel. These are such a signature Body Shop product and if you like scented body lotions, you should definitely pop into a store and smell around for your favorite. — 4 years, 8 months agoHeathRene | 285 reviews
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Smells tropicalI love the scent of mango in this body butter. It very moisturizing and the scent lasts. — 7 years, 8 months agoTBjunkie | 692 reviews
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From my small workshop in Manchester that looks more like a cross between a second-hand bookshop, a set from 'Delicatessen' and the kind of place "where the old man lives", I make custom shop handwound guitar pickups and craft one-off individual custom guitars by hand from reclaimed or sustainable wood. Each guitar is unique; no two alike.
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7 Ways Other Planets (and Moons) Have Earth Beat
Anywhere humans go they leave trash. The moon is no exception. Everyone knows about our tradition of leaving star-spangled banners on the lunar surface after a landing, but we've deposited more than just flags and footprints. A lot more.
First, there are the commemorative items: Official tokens that Apollo 11's Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong left behind include a silicon disk containing goodwill messages from 73 world leaders (Pope Paul IV among them), a golden olive branch, an American flag, (which they knocked down as they left, prompting later visitors to plant their flags farther from their modules), a piece of the Wright Brothers' first plane, a patch from the never-launched Apollo 1 mission, and a commemorative plaque. Apollo 15 left The Fallen Astronaut, a 3-inch aluminum sculpture by Paul Van Hoeydonck that honors 14 spacefarers who have died in missions or training.
Astronauts have left unofficial keepsakes behind too. Apollo 14 Commander Alan Shepard famously hit two golf balls on the surface of the moon, and they're still up there. We learned this week that Charles Duke, an Apollo 16 crew member, left a photo of his family. Alan Bean, during his trip with Apollo 12, tossed his silver astronaut pin into a moon crater. The reason? The silver wings, which he'd had for six years, signified having trained for a space mission but not gone on one. Because he would receive his gold wings once he returned to Earth, he decided to leave the silver pin behind.
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Greece's classical culture meets modern metropolis as you pass through Athens, Mycenae, Olympia and more.
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Cast your mind back over millennia, your footprints following those of Alexander the Great, Aristotle and Plato. Explore the mighty kingdom of Ancient Greece, from the Temples of Zeus and Hera, the Parthenon and Delphi on the slopes of Mount Parnassos. Walk the Sacred Way to the 4th century Temple of Apollo and greet the gods and goddesses of Olympia.
Trip type: Cruise Rail and Combos i
Trip code: AGLM
11 buffet breakfasts
9 dinners (including Be My Guest)
4 cruise lunches
All transport shown.
What's Included
City tour in Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora
See the Corinth Canal, the Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace at Mycenae
View the Parthenon, the Agora, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus in Athens, the ancient theatre and Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus and the battle site at Thermopylae
Visit the Acropolis and Museum in Athens, the ancient ruins in Corinth, the Olympic Stadium in Olympia, the home of the Oracle at Delphi and the incredible rock monasteries in Meteora
What's Included
11 buffet breakfasts
9 dinners
(including Be My Guest)
4 cruise lunches
What's Included
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Best of Greece with 4-Day Aegean Cruise Moderate
Day 1Arrive Athens (2 Nights) Day 1 - Arrive Athens (2 Nights)
Welcome to Athens. You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Relax or spend time exploring the wonders of this ancient city. In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception, including a light meal and welcome drink with your travelling companions and your Travel Director.
Divani Palace Acropolis/Metropolitan
Divani Palace Acropolis/Metropolitan
Day 2Athens Sightseeing Day 2 - Athens Sightseeing
Classical Athens was a centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, and is widely seen as the cradle of Western Civilisation and the birthplace of democracy. One of the world's oldest cities, discover the rich heritage of Athens during your morning sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist. Explore the Acropolis and view the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments. Marvel at the Agora, the Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus. Enjoy an included visit to the Acropolis Museum containing remarkable antiquities. See Hadrian's Arch, built to celebrate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. Spend the rest of the day as you wish. In the evening perhaps choose to dine in a lively area of the city.
Optional Experiences
Cape Sounion
Take a relaxing trip down to the southernmost tip of Mainland Greece to see the fifth century B.C Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. See if you can spot where Byron carved his initials on one of the temple's sixteen columns. Marvel at the sheer rugged beauty of the coastline and the ancient temple perched above a 197-foot drop down to the Aegean Sea below. Stand above the site of the world's first lighthouse, overlooking an area steeped in classical Greek history, ever since the tragic King Aegeas threw himself from the rocky precipice into the sea below, thereby giving his name to the Aegean Sea.
Adult Price: €40.00
Cape Sounion And Seafood Dinner
Take a relaxing drive along the Apollo coast to the southernmost point of Attica and visit the splendid 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon. The area steeped in Classical Greek history is where King Aegeas threw himself from the rocky precipice, a 197 ft drop in to the sea below, thereby lending his name to the Aegean Sea. A unique opportunity to view of the temple high above the Aegean Sea! Do not forget your cameras to capture the moment. A real Greek fish-seafood dinner in one of the most popular fish-tavernas in the area, frequented by the local people. Sitting next to the sea savour delicious seafood starters, Greek salad, fish for the main course and local wine.
Adult Price: €81.00
Dinner "Meze" Style in Psiri
Enjoy a lovely dining experience at a wonderful restaurant located in the lively area of Psiri. Dining is "meze style", giving you the opportunity to taste many Greek cuisine dishes, which are served in the centre of the table. Also enjoy the local free-flowing wine! (Casual dress)
Adult Price: €50.00
Day 3Athens – Corinth – Mycenae – Epidaurus – Nafplion Day 3 - Athens – Corinth – Mycenae – Epidaurus – Nafplion
Cross the mighty Corinth Canal to the Peloponnesian Peninsula and visit the ancient city of Corinth with your Local Specialist. In Mycenae - a mighty kingdom of ancient Greece and a military stronghold - see the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, the Lion Gate and the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace with your Local Specialist. Later visit the ancient theatre and view the Sanctuary of Asclepius, the God of Medicine in Epidaurus with your Local Specialist. The rod of Asclepius, a snake-entwined staff, remains the symbol of medicine to this day. Arrive later in Nafplion where you will dine tonight at your hotel.
Day 4Nafplion – Olympia Day 4 - Nafplion – Olympia
Enjoy a spectacular drive east across the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia. Connected to many gods and myths, Olympia is also the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening enjoy a Be My Guest dinner of authentic local cuisine on an olive farm.
Day 5Olympia – Patras – Delphi Day 5 - Olympia – Patras – Delphi
Meet your Local Specialist and spend the morning visiting the ancient Olympic site and museum and the Temples of Zeus and Hera − the wife of Zeus and one of the most important deities in Greek mythology. Driving north to Patras, you cross the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece before continuing to Delphi.
Nafsika Palace/Ageli/Amalia
Nafsika Palace/Ageli/Amalia
Day 6Delphi – Thermopylae – Kalambaka Day 6 - Delphi – Thermopylae – Kalambaka
Tour Delphi on the slopes of Mount Parnassos with your Local Specialist and see the site of the most important oracle in the classical world. Walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo dating from the 4th century. It was here that every four years athletes competed in the Pythian Games, dedicated to Apollo and the arts. A picturesque early afternoon drive brings you to Thermopylae, famous for the heroic defence by Leonidas and his brave Spartans against the invading Persians. After seeing the memorial, cross the fertile Thessaly region, the 'bread basket of Greece' and travel over the Pourmaraki Pass towards Kalambaka.
Amalia/Dellas Boutique
Amalia/Dellas Boutique
Day 7Kalambaka – Meteora – Athens Day 7 - Kalambaka – Meteora – Athens
Drive to Meteora, one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece. Visit two of the six monasteries built on sandstone rocks above the town with your Local Specialist. A scenic drive brings you back to Athens, where later you will enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your travelling companions.
Divani Palace Acropolis/Metropolitan
Divani Palace Acropolis/Metropolitan
Day 8Embark – Mykonos Day 8 - Embark – Mykonos
Board your ship in Athens. Cruise to the island of Mykonos and spend time discovering the town and sparkling beaches.
Optional Experiences
National Archaeological Museum
Visit the National Archaeological Museum of Athens with our local specialist to view some of the most important exhibits; see the first "computer" known to man that was discovered south of Greece and is known as the "Antikythira mechanism", marvel at the gold burial mask of Agammemnon, or the frescoes from the lost city of "Akrotiri" in Santorini! Enjoy free time to visit more exhibits and perhaps have a coffee in the museums beautiful main courtyard.
Adult Price: €36.00
Day 9Kusadasi – Patmos Day 9 - Kusadasi – Patmos
Arrive early at the port of Kusadasi in Turkey - there is time to take an Optional Experience to Ephesus. Continue on to Patmos, with an Optional Experience to the cave where the Book of Revelation was written.
Optional Experiences
Ancient Ephesus through the ages - Hellenistic and Roman
This morning, the wonderful site of Ancient Ephesus awaits. Walk the streets visited by so many famous historical figures including Cleopatra. The local specialist brings history alive as we begin our visit at the top of Ephesus, passing by the Agora, Odeon, the original marble-paved Street of Kouretes, Trajan's Fountain, Public Latrines, Hadrian's Temple, culminating with the magnificent Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre, which accommodated 24,000 spectators. Our optional experience gives us an opportunity for local shopping such as carpets, jewelry, leather and other souvenirs famous in Turkey. Return to the town and port of Kusadasi, take the opportunity to bargain in the covered bazaar.
Adult Price: €70.00
Patmos Countryside Tour with Hora And Grotto Of Apocalypse
We visit Patmos a UNESCO "World Heritage Monument" and enjoy a panoramic guided tour of the island, a magical visit to the Grotto of the Apocalypse, where it is said St John the Apostle wrote the Book of Revelation. We reach the medieval town of Hora to enjoy a leisurely walk, marvel at the views of the Monastery of St John the Evangelist, and culminate our tour at Scala the port of Patmos where we enjoy a welcoming coffee, tea or refreshment.
Adult Price: €65.00
Day 10Rhodes Day 10 - Rhodes
Arrive in Rhodes. Explore the fascinating medieval Old Town or join an Optional Experience to visit Lindos, featuring the Acropolis with stunning coastal views.
Optional Experiences
Medieval tour - Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights
We visit Lindos, the jewel of Rhodes, situated 55 km (40 miles) from the port and the city of Rhodes. Ascend the Acropolis of Lindos, with the ancient Temple of Athena dating back to the 5th Century BC, and marvel at the spectacular views of St Pauls Bay and the beautiful Aegean Sea below. In the village see the captains' mansions, Church of the Virgin Mary of Lindos, with frescoes from the 15th century. Returning to Rhodes town, we see the medieval walls and walk through the gates of the city on to the best preserved Medieval Street, the Street of the Knights of John.
Adult Price: €70.00
Day 11Heraklion – Santorini Day 11 - Heraklion – Santorini
Sail to Heraklion on the island of Crete, where you will disembark for your complimentary shore experience visit to the Palace of Knossos. Then cruise to the spectacular volcanic island of Santorini. Maybe explore Fira and Oia, where people flock just to see the sunset.
Optional Experiences
Spectacular Oia Village Perched On The Caldera Rim
Our drive through the crescent shaped island offers unsurpassable views of the lace-like caldera, the little islands of Thirasia, Palea and Nea Kameni. Our route takes us through Fira, the islands capital, past small traditional settlements of Firostefani and Imerovigli arriving at the beautiful and romantic village of Oia.Iconic Cycladic architecture of white washed houses, blue domed churches and blue shutters, buildings that look like they are trickling down the islands' cliffs await. Time at leisure in spectacular Oia, to stroll through the marble-paved alleys, to gaze at the gorgeous shops, find and capture perfect pictures moments. After our time at leisure, we return to the ship.
Adult Price: €70.00
Day 12Disembark – Depart Athens Day 12 - Disembark – Depart Athens
This morning, disembark from your ship for your transfer to the airport.
Be My Guest
Say 'opa!' to an Olympic olive oil and wine tasting experience with the Karambellas family on their 30-acre olive and wine farm, followed by a traditional meal and dancing
Cultural Insight
Visit the Acropolis Museum containing remarkable antiquities giving visitors insight into the lives of Athenians centuries ago
Hidden Treasure
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City tour in Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora
See the Corinth Canal, the Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace at Mycenae
View the Parthenon, the Agora, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus in Athens, the ancient theatre and Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus and the battle site at Thermopylae
Visit the Acropolis and Museum in Athens, the ancient ruins in Corinth, the Olympic Stadium in Olympia, the home of the Oracle at Delphi and the incredible rock monasteries in Meteora
What's Included
11 buffet breakfasts
9 dinners
(including Be My Guest)
4 cruise lunches
What's Included
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Why Trafalgar?
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Meet warm-hearted locals and like-minded travellers. Along your journey of discovery, stop to share stories and flavours with local farmers, chefs and winemakers. Pause to admire the handicrafts and rich traditions of amazing artisans. Explore the essence of Europe through captivating accounts shared by expert historians and savvy local guides.
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Travelling with your tastebuds, treating them to new flavours, spices and textures along the way. From the very first breakfast to the last nightcap, travelling through Europe indulges your palate, with every meal an opportunity to discover regional fare. Savour each new flavour, try the local tipple and take home fresh culinary inspiration. Let us share our love for food and hospitality with you.
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Once you've packed your suitcase, we take care of the rest, removing all your concerns so that you can be secure in the knowledge that an award-winning global company with an impeccable reputation has taken care of every little detail. We arrange everything you'll need along your journey - meals, accommodation and travel logistics, because we are with you all the way. Travel the world with peace of mind, knowing you're in the hands of Trafalgar.
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Service rating : Well organised, tour directors knew their stuffProduct : Allowed us to relax knowing that someone else has it well organised
Service rating : Everything - from my initial query to the final dispatch of relevant documents were handled most efficiently.Product : We'll planned itinerary, very good service, both in Best of Greece tour and on the cruise
Travel dirictor, local guides and bus drivers were excellent but:1. Internet was not always avialable in the room in all hotels2. Ship had significant hot water issues and Internet was not included as a complimentary service. Cruise portion was more of 3 star
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I like numbers 2 and 5, although, highly doubtful.
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I like 2 also, but it would depend on who or what else we had to give up.
Now watch someone get on here and take these trade scenarios seriously.
These aren't even rumors people. Remember that! Just some trade possibility's that a senior writer on RealGM came up with.
I would do any of them in this order:
Picking up Haslem for Tinsley and Williams would be fine IMO. Haslem can actually fill the PF position nicely on the Pacers.
I like trade 3.. then trade 5. Trade 2 is also good
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The only one of those trades that the other team would consider doing is Phoenix in scenario #5, and that's hardly a slam dunk they'll say yes. But they'd definitely have to consider it.
In all the other scenarios, the other teams would give you nothing but a dial tone.
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#3 would be awesome but it's absolutely unrealistic.
But could you imagine getting David Lee AND an expiring for Tinsley?
They're all pretty unrealistic except for #5.
Andrew Perna was pretty much acting like a used car, door to door, or infomercial salesperson in that entire article, talking about how much those teams needed the product he was selling.
In reality, none of those teams needs Tinsley nearly as badly as the Pacers need to get rid of him, and that's the challenge.
Enough to trade for Tinsley?
I like options #3 and #5.
Option 3
David Lee is very coachable and plays some sound, fundamental basketball. He's young, strong and has some decent post moves. Not necessarily a back-to-the-basket kind of player, but with his quickness and youth he wouldn't need to develop such moves for a few more years yet.
Malik Ross would just be filler, but he has some toughness. Perhaps a change in scenery will be enough to motivate him this season to step up his game alittle. But alas, I doubt DW would want to pull the trigger on this trade being that he's intimately familiar w/the baggage these players carry. (I wonder if there's any chance Bird can pull the sympathy card here..."Look here, Donnie, you left me with a mess. You owe me, buddy." Think he'd buy it?)
Option 5
A 2-for-1 to get Boris Diaw would kill two birds with one stone: 1) We'd be rid of Tinsley and would also give up potential in Williams, but with the bone headed off-court moves he's been making lately...I think I can part ways with him and not lose any sleep over it; and, 2) we'd be gaining more youth to develop alongside the already young group of players we have. Plus, I think Diaw has been looking for a chance to start w/the Suns but that opportunity just hasn't come. Like w/Malik, maybe a change of scenery will also do him some good.
The fact that Diaw's deal is bigger/longer than Tinsley's is what actually makes the other team want to deal that. All these other trades with the Pacers getting the shorter contract(s) in return (never mind whether those players are useful or not) are pretty far fetched.
I think the Suns would have to strongly consider that. But it's not as if Tinsley is their only option. They could package Diaw along with Barbosa (just for example) and see what that could fetch them.
Failed Trade Scenario
Sorry, but this trade does not work.
Due to Tinsley being a turd sandwich, your proposed trade is ridiculous, and you cannot even get a bag of Doritos for him unless perhaps it is tainted with shards of glass, which did not happen here (only Indiana met the condition).
This trade does not satisfy the provisions of the Tinsley is a turd sandwich postulate, which also states that no degree of special sauce will sweeten the deal adequately.
Give up now.
I don't know about the Orlando one, but I think I would do the rest.
Trade #4 is not a Redickulous thought.
The trade for Udonis Haslem intrigues me the most as it fills a need for both teams. Of course it would come at a price I'm sure, something to the tune of a draft pick or cash considerations.
As long as we don't give them back our rights to Stanko Barac...
For all of you that think that trading Tinsley+Shawne to the Suns for Diaw is decent.....you have to consider this.......despite moving Tinsley...the cost would be too much for a mediocre player like Diaw....not only was he averaging 9ppg/5rpg playing 29 minutes under a similiar offensive system with a far superior PG that is KNOWN to significantly inflate a players stats......Diaw is owed a total of $14 mil more in guaranteed $$$ over 4+ seasons then Tinsley is owed and has an additional year in his contract.
Trading Tinsley for Diaw would hurt us financially....which I didn't think was even possible with the sheer # of Long-term Contracts that we have.
In truth....when I look at all those trade suggestions.....most of them are nice...but unrealistic.
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Another gem from Andrew Perna. I hope he was joking on #6. No way in hell the Kings would trade one of those guys for our ****.
If we somehow landed David Lee as part of a Tinsley trade, I'd be elated. He's one of my top 5 favorite non-Pacers.
Is a Tinsley, Murphy, Williams for Diaw, Barbosa trade be realistic....
I would love to have Barbosa on this team I really don't like eating Diaw's just to move Tinsley. This would also set us up to make another trade to thin out our guards....
When it comes to trades I think that the view of non-pacers fans are vital. Due to the Pacer Juice we all drink....Destorting our view of our players. Perna was on the Indy star board all the time and he is a very big pacer fan.
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Wow! He starts out with a "bold" statement. One that we've known on this board for months.
After having a conversation with Pacers general manager David Morway on Tuesday morning, I strongly believe that Indiana will do everything within their power to trade Jamaal Tinsley prior to the 2008-09 season
Tinsley will be traded, he has enough talent to play in this league. There are 2 things, however, that I think kills any potential trade.
1. With an already overflowing lineup, I strongly doubt the Pacers do any deals that bring in more players than are going out.
2. The only large salary contracts that will even be considered, are those that are expiring. For that reason, a deal for Diaw is highly unlikely.
I still think Miami is where JT will end up. Not sure what the exact pieces will be, but both teams needs seem to match up nicely. Also, JT had some of his best games against Miami, so they know the skills he has.
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What do you guys have against Andrew Perna? Lay off. He obviously has more clout than most of us. He actually spoke to David Morway about the Pacers, when is the last time one of us did that? And we didn't know that the Pacers were going to trade Jamaal. Some people still believe he'll be bought out or just be told to sit out. I'm glad we have a Pacer-oriented writer on a fairly popular website. I don't know understand what you guys have against him.
Yeah, I like the Orlando one the least - all the other ones sound good to me
Trade #1
Tinsley goes to Cleveland for Eric Snow
Snow hasn't played since February, but in reality Indiana wouldn't need him on the court. He has an expiring contract, always a valuable trade chip, and could provide the Pacers with a much-needed veteran presence. Sure, they'd have four point guards under contract (Snow, T.J. Ford, Jarrett Jack and Travis Diener), but they'd be ridding themselves of Tinsley.
The Cavaliers are searching for a true point guard, and Tinsley could be that player for the next three years at a relatively low price. Cleveland won't have to pay him all that much and would only be giving up Snow in the process. With a number of guards choosing Europe over the NBA, Jamaal might be one of their top options.
Trade #2
Tinsley goes to Miami for Udonis Haslem
Haslem would provide Indiana with instant help inside the paint, something the team needs despite the presence of rookie center Roy Hibbert in blue-and-gold. The forward's contract also ends a year before Tinsley's, and the Heat appear willing to deal him as his name has popped up in rumors since this past season's trade deadline.
Miami drafted Michael Beasley in June, and he should step in as the starting power forward from Day One. Haslem isn't large enough to switch over to center, so he's partially expendable to Pat Riley. Tinsley would immediately become the team's best option at point guard, even if Jason Williams returns unexpectedly. Rookie Mario Chalmers is NBA ready, but he shouldn't be playing a ton right off the bat.
The Heat might ask for something else, whether it is a future pick, another player or for Indiana to take a bad contract back in such a deal. As long as it means Tinsley is out and Haslem is in…they should probably take it.
Trade #3
Tinsley and Shawne Williams go to New York for David Lee and Malik Rose
The Pacers add two big bodies, with Rose having an expiring contract. Lee could come off the books next summer as well if Indiana decided he didn't fit well in Jim O'Brien's scheme. The deal allows them to get rid of both Tinsley and Williams, who has had his fair share of issues in the past as well. The size would be welcomed in Indiana, as would Lee's work ethic.
New York executive Donnie Walsh might want to stay away from these two players, having gotten to know them rather well in Indiana. However, if Stephon Marbury is off the roster this season, Tinsley would team nicely with Chris Duhon for a two-headed point tandem. Lee has been rumored to not be a favorite of new coach Mike D'Antoni, making this idea a plausible one.
Trade #4
Tinsley goes to Orlando for Brian Cook and J.J. Redick
Cook can play inside for the Pacers, or never last through camp on a bloated Indiana roster. Redick would provide a nice outside threat, something that O'Brien counts on more often than Stan Van Gundy. A fresh start on a new team could help the former Duke sharpshooter jumpstart his NBA career.
The Magic could use a different look at point guard, and Tinsley could provide that change while sharing the load with Jameer Nelson. Redick seems to have had one foot out the door since he was drafted and Cook isn't needed with a ton of big men under contract in Orlando. Such a move would relieve the pressure placed on other players to handle the ball while Nelson is on the bench as well.
Trade #5
Tinsley and Williams go to Phoenix for Boris Diaw
Diaw doesn't have the most appealing of contracts, but he would fortify the interior while allowing the Pacers to shrink their roster in the process. Leandro Barbosa could be an option in a trade with the Suns as well, but with a ton of perimeter players capable of playing the two and three on the roster, I doubt Morway and Bird would want to create even more of a logjam.
The Suns are looking for someone to lessen the strain on Steve Nash, and both Diaw and Barbosa appear to be their most likely trade chips this offseason. Steve Kerr would love to rid himself of the $9,000,000 per year that Diaw will earn in each of the next three seasons as well.
Trade #6
Tinsley, Travis Diener and Stephen Graham go to Sacramento for Shelden Williams, Quincy Douby and Francisco Garcia
The Pacers would add a nice jump shooter in Garcia, a new third point guard in Douby and a banger in Williams. Under the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, a multiplayer deal would likely have to be executed. That is, unless Indiana wants perennial loser (in the win column) Shareef Abdur-Rahim.
Beno Udrih is Sacramento's only "established" point guard, which might scare some fans. Tinsley would step in right away and could split time right down the middle with Udrih, while Diener brings a different look than Douby as a third option. Of course, the "pending" Ron Artest trade that would bring Bobby Jackson to Sacramento could prevent the Kings from pulling the trigger on a deal for Tinsley.
The Snow trade is the best one.
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you didn't ask me but i'll answer.
i don't really see either team being incredibly interested. the suns would add $3mil per year in payroll for the next three seasons. the pacers ultimately would take on an additional $9mil given diaw and barbosa are signed for four more years.
out of what andrew suggested, the only one based in reality is the diaw trade. if we could do the CLE or the NYK deal it'd be amazing. but it won't happen. no one is going to trade an exp. contract straight up for tinsley or a package like rose/lee for tinsley and shawne. there are three people the knicks would be interested in trading for tinsley: jeffries, ZBo and possibly jerome james.
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This is the guess the points thread for the Pacer game vs. Chicago on 11/06/2004
Game time is 8:00 PM
Full rules for the guess the score contest were last posted here, however here is the short version:
- The difference between your picks for each team and their real score is added together. That is your "off by". Lowest wins. You pick Pacers 90 Knicks 80. The real score is Knicks 95 Pacers 81. You are off by 24. (90-81) + (95-80).
- No contingency picks.
- The format of your post matters. See the full rules thread for details.
- Winner gets his name listed in the winners list.
This thread will be closed to guesses and all valid guesses posted at approximately 15 minutes before game time.
Good luck.
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I am wondering if anyone out there has either gone to or gotten a second opinion from any of the Cancer Centers of America for CC. My husband, Ken and I went to Cleveland Clinic and basically got the exact same information that we have gotten at Ohio State University, The James Hospital. The doctor we saw was young but felt he was experienced in CC having had 30-40 patients in the 3 years he's been practicing in Oncology. That wasn't extremely encouraging, however. He also said he knew our oncologist at OSU and she was a good doctor. But I can't help but wonder if the doctor at Cleveland Clinic and our doctor would have supported each other no matter what. I do not believe they would intentionally harm a patient, but they have obviously been trained similarly.
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Guide to Building Support for Your Tribal Library
A toolkit for getting the support you need from people who are in a position to help you and the library.
Telling Your Library's Story
How to influence decision makers
Your goal should be to make it easy for decision makers to understand and support the library.
Attend meetings throughout the year, not just when you need help.
Get on the agenda to provide brief montly or quarterly reports.
Call or drop by to chat.
Be clear about what you are asking.
Link the library's message to their concerns, e.g. language revitalization, technology, Indian education, diabetes prevention, high school drop outs, etc.
Talk about the library's successes and possibilities, as well as its needs. Always have a fact sheet available.
Invite decision-makers to the library so they can see for themselves how well used it is, what you do, and what the needs are.
Keep them informed. Maintain a VIP list and send the library's newsletter,annual report and other items of special interest.
Thank them. In person, in writing—and in public— whenever possible.
Stay on good terms. Even if they don't support you this time, they may the next.
Speaking successfully
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Share compelling real stories and pictures that your audience can relate to.
Avoid reading your statement.
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I did make sure that I was following the instructions and left the scrub on for well under a minute, rinsed it off and patted it dry very gently. My skin did feel clean after using it, but the negative effects outweighed this and the reduction in blackheads, as I could make my skin feel clean with a less abrasive product.
This product has got good reviews in magazines and by other people, but although it may work for some people, others with sensitive skin may have the same effects.
When I was a kid at school in my teens, looking back I realise how the cosmetic industry etc has changed. The makers of this product I'm about to review has been around about 18 years and I know this cos all the kids at school used it and I don't remember any other options being around at the time. Myself, although I suffered from spots and blackheads badly back then I don't remember my Mother getting it more than once for me so I reckon it was just that I wasn't that impressed.
The problem with Clearasil is and always has been the packaging which is directed at men and women. My eyes will always be drawn to whats looks great in my bathroom even if I know a product is fabulous and works it makes little difference lol
The Packaging....
My Clearasil 100ml tube is the same as the one in the photograph at the top of this review. I'm clearly told what it is and who it is by. On the back I'm told how it works, the ingredients and contact numbers for Boots Healthcare who hold the license for this product.
How It Works....
Clearasil Black Head Scrub penetrates deep into pores to clean away dirt, oil and spot-causing bacteria and even works after rinsing to help prevent new blackheads and spots.
The scrub contains exfoliating microbeads to gently scrub away dead skin and blackheads leaving your skin feeling amazingly smooth, clean and clear.
Clinical tests proves it delivers outstanding pimple protection by simply replacing ordinary washing. Its that simple. Clearasil has a deep cleansing microbead formula which unclogs pores, allowing special skin active ingredients to clean away oil, dirt and impurities.
Directions For Use....
Use twice a day. Apply a small amount to face and neck, massage gently, and rinse with water.
Why I Purchased It....
Well at 33 I suffer the occasional huge volcanic spot particularly at the shall we call it more delicate time of the month? lol It's bad enough feeling crabby without looking it as well and unfortunately my skin takes a turn for the worse. Also I have really large open pores on my cheeks which if I sit squeezing them I get a clear discharge from them. I've never understood that. I suffer with blackheads on my chin I just cant get rid for want of trying and have a lot of blackheads on my forehead which nestle away along with frown lines. All in all, well it was only a matter of time before I went back to Clearasil. So at the time of buying this product I also purchased the astringent cleanser as I was waging a war on bacteria and gunk....
Well I've been using mine once a day for 3 months. It comes out the tub as a thick white cream. You cant see the 'microbeads'. It has a very slight menthol smell to it but its not overpowering or offensive in the slightest. You only need a really small 'blob' about the size of a 5p, hence why I've been using the same tube for months and still have over 50 per cent of the product left. It goes on like a very slightly greasy soap. It spreads easily over a wet face (as I choose to use it) and washes off easily. I find with a lot of menthol face washes that it either makes my eyes weep badly or skin cold and tingle to much. This doesn't. Also it doesn't feel abrasive at all and with other products that offer similar to this I find they can scrape my skin. This really is just a thickish liquid with no harsh bits in it.
The Results....
I'm very very impressed. As anyone who reads my reviews knows by now I spend so much money on toiletries and things of that ilk and only buy them as treats really. This was bought purely on a practical level to help combat something I 'was' really worried about. I use the word was as past tense!
After using this product skin is softer, no traces of grease and pores look visibly reduced and skin looks very refreshed and hydrated indeed. Although a product to help with grease it doesn't dry my skin out. Over time my blackheads have also visibly reduced. I would say since using this I have lost about 70 percent of blackheads but the most noticeable thing is in 3 months I haven't had any new black heads arrive and take residence. I have had a couple of mini spots but nothing on the scale I did have before using this product. My skin is more glowing than ever before. Also this product is great if you have any ingrowing hairs around the facial area as it gently buffs the pores.
I suffer with an oily T Zone so if I'm going out somewhere and want to apply make up I wash my face first and I find it fends off the oil for longer than not using it at all.
I can't really explain how its made me feel to find this excellent product. I cant excel its virtues enough. I didn't think I would get so much benefit out of a product that looks so boring in its tube, is relatively cheap and lasts for ages. I personally couldn't live without it now and will repurchase it. Its the dogs danglies and a quiet battler which has made me feel so much better about myself I cant tell you!
If you do suffer with blackheads and spots I really do say give this a go and great if you just want a deep, gentle clean!
£4.99 Boots.
This review is also posted on Ciao under this same username.
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MARQUETTE, Mich. - A strong winter storm has dumped up to 20 inches of snow in parts of northern Michigan, forcing officials to close some roads and many schools in the Upper Peninsula.
State police say snowdrifts of up to eight feet and 40-mph wind gusts led to the closing of a stretch of M-28 between Marquette and Munising on Wednesday.
It's expected to reopen at 5 p.m.
The Natural Weather Service says 20 inches of new snow fell in Houghton and Delta counties and 14.5 inches in Marquette County.
Parts of southern Michigan also got snow, with the weather service reporting nine inches in Mason County.
Snow, winds and icy temperatures in parts of the western Lower Peninsula prompted some school closings Wednesday.
READ: Sub-freezing temps blast metro Detroit on Wednesday
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- Mich. drivers without child safety seat may pay up
- Fish tale: Lake Bellaire catch breaks world record
- Authorities: 6 horses dead after Michigan barn fire
- Aerial search still doesn't find missing Michigan man
- Michigan fraternity suspended over semi-nude photos
- Bottle fraud in Michigan may face harsher penalties
- Bodies of 3 children found during fire in Kalamazoo
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With over 40 years of experience in cosmetology education, Robert Fiance holds an outstanding reputation as being one of the highest quality career training schools in the beauty industry. Our graduates have proven that a solid education is the stepping stone to an exciting and successful career.
Hairdressing is more than just a fun job; it's a competitive trade that offers endless possibilities to those who strive to stand out. At Robert Fiance Beauty Schools, we will train you to look past the shears, to stay ahead of the trend, and to establish a reputation that keeps your appointment book filled. After all, that's what you want right?
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Topic: Persistent Cough
My sister, who has posted to this site as "CLR" or "Cindy", has had a persistent cough for several months now. It is more than just an annoying cough and often gets her vomiting, especially at night.
She has mets to the lungs but the last CAT scan showed no change there - so that shouldn't be it. Her chemo nurse was questioning her port but the doctor doesn't seem to think it would be that. Her doctor has had her try all kinds of medications to help from allergy meds to acid reflux meds (both her oncologist and a Ear/Nose/Throat doctor)
Anyone have any experiences similar to this? Could it be her port? One thing that triggers it is tilting her head back ... but lots of things seem to trigger it. It is very tiring for her to say the least.
Any ideas?
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife's Texas Outdoor Family Program Celebrates a Milestone
AUSTIN — The Texas Outdoor Family experience begun in fall 2008 will soon be sharing an outdoor adventure with their 1000th family. To celebrate the milestone, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is releasing a new schedule of dates for the coming cooler season.
The Texas Outdoor Family is continuing to provide family-friendly fun at state parks throughout Texas. The overnight weekend workshops are intended to introduce camping skills and other types of exciting outdoor recreation to participants of all skill levels and backgrounds. An Outdoor Family workshop provides campers with all of the assistance from experienced staff and essential gear they need. Essentials include stoves, lanterns, tents and much more so that you can comfortably enjoy one of Texas' 93 state parks. Suddenly camping has been made easy, even for the beginner.
"What is especially great about the diversity of Texas state parks," says Robert Owen, a ranger with the Outdoor Family program, "is that no two workshops are ever the same. We take advantage of each park's unique resources and explore all sorts of outdoor recreation, such as fishing, kayaking, Dutch oven cooking and geocaching."
"Geocaching is basically a high-tech scavenger hunt that anyone can be a part of," Owen explains. "Something called a cache is hidden in the park, frequently in a scenic area. Then, participants are provided with a set of coordinates and a GPS unit to lead them to the treasure. Both kids and parents alike love the adventure."
The workshops cost $55 per family (up to six people), with the cost covering park entry, campsite rental, quality restrooms, professional park ranger-led programs and instruction, a family friendly environment, a specially designed curriculum tailored to each state park, a state park Junior Ranger certification program, and most importantly, all of the quality camping equipment needed for the night. All that campers need to bring are sleeping bags or bedding, personal items, and food and drinks. To make sure nothing is left at home, a list of suggested items to bring is also provided.
Twenty-seven new fall workshops have just been announced and will continue through November. Sign up quickly to get a reservation at your local state park or discover a different park and make it a new family favorite. For further details visit the TOF website at http://beta-tpwd.texas.gov/outdoor-learning/texas-outdoor-family/ or search for the "Texas Outdoor Family" on Facebook to see what other families are saying, and view the pictures from past events.
"We are particularly proud of the diversity of our participants and our excellent state park system," says Chris Holmes, Texas State Park's outdoor education coordinator. "'Family' can be a relative word so we encourage groups of all sorts to join us. Extended families, groups of friends, scout groups, adults without children, and more are all welcomed. Everyone is welcome to attend the program and once you take the leap, you'll be hooked forever.
"We need to reconnect people to the outdoors, regardless of who they are," adds Holmes. "Kids especially need to spend some time away from the computer and television. Teens today are spending less than 10 minutes a day enjoying and exploring the outdoors. The perception is that camping is old, boring, or dangerous, and we're here to change that. Give us one night at a state park and we think we'll have you coming back again and again."
One Texas Outdoor Family graduate said after attending the program at Brazos Bend State Park: "I personally had a fear of camping, but I truly had a great time! My kids also had a great time and didn't want to leave! It was a fantastic family experience and we will definitely camp again."
A new sponsor will support the Texas Outdoor Family program this fall. Texas-based Igloo Corporation has joined forces with Toyota and TPWD to help provide this opportunity to all Texans. Venture out and see what is happening at a park near you.
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- be sure that you are financially able to provide for the animals's needs. This includes food, supplies, license and veterinary care.
- be sure that you have adequate time to spend with your new pet, including training, exercising and grooming.
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The adoption fee for cats is $69.00, which includes the FVRCP and rabies vaccines, de-worming and the spaying/neutering of the cat. No cat will be sent home from the shelter without being spayed/neutered.
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The resident innkeepers have been at it again. Baking to our hearts content to keep our guests happy. We want you take a slice of American Guest House home with you when you make this recipe.
Summer Berry Bundt Cake
2c. all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1c. sugar
2c. mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, strawberries and blueberries)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 eggs
3/4c milk
1 cup butter
Preheat oven to 350degrees. Prepare a bundt pan with non-stick spray.
Sift flour and baking powder together. Toss berries in flour mixture to prevent the fruit from sinking to the bottom of the cake when baking.
Melt butter, then stir in sugar and vanilla. Beat in one egg at a time. Slowly combine dry and wet ingredients until incorporated. Slowly add milk until mixture is evenly moistened. Do not over stir. Evenly pour batter into prepared bundt pan. Bake for 40 minutes.
Allow cake to cool for 15 minutes before gently removing from pan. Place on cooling rack until completely cooled.
Bon appetit! Alexis, Innkeeper
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Gritting Alert – Nov 5
The Birmingham gritters are on duty tonight and will treat the roads from11pm. Please take extra care if you're out and about.
Winter maintenance and FAQs – http://birminghamnewsroom.com/winter-maintenance-201314-faqs/
Regional Gritting Information #wmgrit
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Hot flashes and night sweats
My hot flashes and night sweats are really bad. What worries me is that when I have them everything is soaked, but then I get very cold like I just can`t get warmed up. Is that part of menopause? Thanks.
The symptoms you describe are typical of menopause. Some women have a severe case. Do your best to control your environmental temperature. Try to avoid getting too warm in the first place. At the first sign of warmth, do something to make yourself cooler. Keep the air moving in the bedroom. Check out the new "cool" sheets and pillows that are available now.
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COOPER CITY, Fla. - A South Florida teacher invented a shower curtain that teaches children shapes, colors, and other basic skills.
Roni Bostwick created the shower curtains after spending the last 20 years working as a school teacher and training fellow educators.
"All teachers agreed that kids aren't struggling in school because of the big stuff. They are struggling because they are missing little bits and pieces that are preventing them from succeeding," she said.
Bostwick realized children could learn in a place where they spend a lot of time -- the bathroom.
"The thought of putting it on a shower curtain for me was that basic skills are learned through repetition," Bostwick said. "The kids love it and the parents find that it really is convenient that they don't have to pull out a workbook, they don't have to pull out flashcards."
Michael and Laura Mogerman teach their son Connor using the curtains.
"So, it's a quick 10 seconds here and there that we can just go in and practice when we are getting ready for our bath or when we start to potty train. We're in there so much," Laura Mogerman said.
The couple loved the idea of a shower curtain that helps educate their son.
"Both of our mothers are preschool teachers and we constantly hear about kids that are in their classes that don't know the colors and can't write their names," said Michael.
Connor's parents already bought the next level -- a alphabet shower curtain -- and he may be ready for it sooner rather than later.
"He loves it. He's always looking at the colors and he's picking up on the shapes now, which he really didn't know up until a couple weeks ago," Michael said.
"It's a different format to learn and when you think about how often you're in the bathroom, it's nice to have something educational in there as well," Laura said.
The shower curtains are labeled for each grade level, and include preschool, reading, and math skills.
To check them out for yourself, go to Bostwick's website.
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Virus particles treated with alpha-HGA and untreated with alpha-HGA in the supernatant were purified using Viraffinity™ from Biotech Support Group. Viraffinity™ is a unique water-insoluble elastomeric polyelectrolyte that has been engineered for the capture and recovery of viruses. Upon adding Viraffinity™ to the sample, mixing and centrifuging removes cell debris from the culture supernatants. It's simple protocol is developed especially for high yield recovery of virions, viral proteins or viral nucleic acids. The centrifuged pellet contains polyelectrolyte-bound viruses that can then be recovered using a moderately alkaline pH solution. Next researchers analyzed the Viraffinity™ purified alpha-HGA treated and untreated HIV-1 clone pNL4-3 or stimulated ACH-2 cell cultures infected HeLA-tat cells and the denatured whole-cell lysates by SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.
Presumably Viraffinity™ does not affect whole infectious non-enveloped virus, virions, viral components upon purification and maintains whole infectious non-enveloped virus, virions, viral components function. Major viral proteins were analyzed by western blot and the western blot analysis of lysates showed no effect on the processing of capsid proteins. The purified viruses and lysate samples were transferred to a nitrocellulose membrane and detected with HIV-1 positive human sera. Recombinant proteins of the C-terminal p24 domain were incubated, trypsin digested and the peptide mixtures were analyzed by matrix assisted laser desorption ionization-mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS). Alpha-HGA bound to the N- and C-terminal domains of the HIV-1 capsid protein and affected the ability of the HIV-1 capsid protein to assembly. Development and analysis of lead compounds with anti-HIV specificity and novel mechanisms of antiviral action is possible with Viraffinity™ because it purifies whole infectious non-enveloped virus & non-infectious enveloped virus, isolates antigenic virions, enveloped and non-enveloped, enriches for viral nucleic acids and prepares viral samples for subsequent detection and analysis.
Please contact Biotech Support Group for more information on Viraffinity™'s application.
About Biotech Support Group LLC
Biotech Support Group LLC is a leading provider of genomics and proteomics sample preparation products and enrichment reagent kits as well as integrated biotechnology services for life sciences research, biomarker and drug discovery. Based in New Jersey, it's principal products include: AlbuVoid™ for albumin depletion, Cleanascite™ for lipid adsorption and clarification, NuGel™ for passivated silica-based affinity chromatography, and ProCipitate™ & ProPrep™ for nucleic acid isolation. Biotech Support Group is the leading developer of sample preparation products for separating and purifying hemoglobin from blood samples. HemoVoid™ is a hemoglobin depletion reagent kit from red blood cells and HemogloBind™ is a hemoglobin capture reagent from hemolyzed serum. Currently, Biotech Support Group LLC and ProFACT Proteomics Inc., are collaborating on the development of a proteomics platform used in functional profiling for proteomic analysis and a separations method for generating sub-proteomes used in biomarker and functional proteomic prospecting. For more information, go to: www.biotechsupportgroup.com
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Biotech Support Group
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Composition and utility patents for Viraffinity™ and related technologies are covered under U.S. Patent Numbers 5,294,681, 5,453,493, 5,658,779 and other patents pending.
European Patent Application EP2305809 Methods for nucleic acid isolation and kits using a microfluidic device and concentration step
Hanta Virus
Hai-Tao Yu, Hong Jiang, Ye Zhang, Xue-Ping Nan, Yu Li, Wei Wang, Wei Jiang, Dong-Qiang Yang, Wen-Jing Su, Jiu-Ping Wang, Ping-Zhong Wang, and Xue-Fan Bai.Hantaan Virus Triggers TLR4-Dependent Innate Immune Responses. Viral Immunology.2012;
Mihalic, K. A., et al, Development of a Chemiluminescent Western Blot for Detecting Hantaan-Specific Antibodies, poster American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Meeting, October 1997.
Human Mouth Virus
Metagenomic Analysis of the Human Mouth Virus Population and Characterisation of Two Lytic Viruses, Al-Jarbou, Ahmed, Theses, Dept. of Infection. Immunity and Inflammation.2009
Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae
An isometric virus of the potato tuber moth Tecia solanivora (Povolny) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) has a tri-segmented RNA genome Jean-Louis Zeddam et. al Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, Volume 99, Issue 2, October 2008, Pages 204-211
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1
Mutation in the loop C-terminal to the cyclophilin A binding site of HIV-1 capsid protein disrupts proper virus assembly and infectivity Samir Abdurahman , Stefan Höglund , Anders Höglund and Anders Vahlne. Retrovirology 2007.
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Poliovirus type 1 (PV1), Hepatitis A virus (HAV), Norwalk virus
Detection Methods for Human Enteric Viruses in Representative Foods. Leggitt, Paris R.1; Jaykus, Lee-Ann, Journal of Food Protection®, Volume 63, Number 12, December 2000 , pp. 1738-1744(7).
Polio Virus Type 1 and Calcivirus
Rapid Detection of Foodborne Viruses from Minimally Processed Foods.Microbial Detection Methods 2000
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Ting, W.T. E., E. M. Nielson, and C.C. Tseng. 1997. The use of Viraffinity matrix to concentrate waterborne polioviruses for RT-PCR detection. Abstr. Q-169. p.484. InAbstracts of the 97th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology 1997, American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C.
Bacteriophage Lambda DNA
Hitti, J., et al, Fast and Convenient Purification of Bacteriophage Lambda DNA with Viraffinity Matrix, poster Cold Spring Harbor Conference on Genome Mapping & Sequencing, May 1997.
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2011 New York Auto Show Preview
Talk about rudimentary safety: The 1905 Darracq 200HP set speed records in Europe but had zero bodywork, just open chairs on a naked chassis. But, in a bit of clever ingenuity, Darracq cleverly offset the buckets so that the passenger sat slightly behind the driver. The advantage? In a curve, when the driver had the wheel to hold on to, the passenger could grab the driver's shoulders to keep from being flung from the vehicle.
"Safety glass" was actually invented by accident: In 1903, a Parisian scientist who had melted a liquid plastic into a glass beaker discovered that laminated glass would break but rarely fly apart. Unfortunately, automakers of the day didn't care about his invention, and so the Model T—and every other car of its day—featured a dead flat and seriously deadly windscreen that would cut apart passengers in the unfortunate event of a serious accident. The first widespread use of laminated glass came in the form of gas-mask goggles during World War I. By the late 1930s, Ford had adopted laminated glass in all of its models, calling it "Indestructo Glass." It was made by the aptly named British Indestructo Glass Co.
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