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Old Siam and The River Kwai OS
Visiting: Thailand
Trip Duration 11 Days
Thailand Cultural Adventure
On this cultural journey we venture into the heart of Thailand. We tour ancient sights and cruise along bustling waterways. We see the infamous 'Bridge over the River Kwai' and explore ruined temples at the former royal capital of Ayutthaya. We also cruise the Chao Phraya River in a converted rice barge, travel deep into the jungle, visit a Mon village and stay on a jungle raft house on the Kwai Noi River.
Tour Highlights
- Bangkok - Explore the glittering Grand Palace complex and Wat Po, the temple of the Reclining Buddha
- Chiang Mai - Bustling walled old town and the serene hillside Doi Suthep Temple
- Sukhothai - Cycle around the historic park housing the remains of this ancient capital
- Ayutthaya - Site of ancient monuments from a once grand Siamese capital
- Kanchanaburi - Jungle rafts, minority villages and the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai
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1Join tour in Bangkok
2In Bangkok, visit Grand Palace; sleeper train to Chiang Mai
3Arrive in Chiang Mai; visit Doi Suthep temple; walking tour of Old Town
4In Chiang Mai, included visit to Elephant Nature Park
5Drive to Si Satchanalai temple ruins en route to Sukhothai
6In Sukothai, explore old city ruins by bicycle; rice barge on Chao Phraya River to Uthai Thani
7Visit morning market; travel by rice barge and bus to Ayutthaya; visit Royal Palace
8Drive to Kanchanaburi; journey on Death Railway and by boat on River Kwai; overnight in raft houses
9In Kanchanburi, take bamboo rafts on River Kwai; visit Mon minority village
10Return to Bangkok by boat and bus
11Tour ends in Bangkok
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As one of our best selling tours this adventure to Thailand really gets under the skin of the destination and gives travellers an in-depth discovery of the history and culture of the country. Often associated only with beaches this trip is a revelation, as you will see ancient lost cities, journey by rice barge, and spend a night in a raft house on the legendary River Kwai. This is a great holiday for history lovers who want to understand the 'real' Thailand.
|Included meals
TransportBus, Train, Boat
Accommodation4 nights Premium Hotel
1 night Simple Overnight Train
3 nights Standard Hotel
2 nights Simple Raft House


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for years I kept all my loose change in a piggy bank in my room, it didn't really ever fill up as I used to spend all my change. I first saw this in the discovery store and thought it was a brilliant idea. I needed to save up some money for my holiday last summer so invested in one. I am so glad I did because this gives me an incentive to put away all my spare change and save it for something big! I will now go into more detail on the product and explain why its worth getting.
These are usually for sale at around £15. The shop I bought it from was closing down and it only cost me £6. They are pretty expensive for what they are. It is basically a hard plastic container with a counter on top. It cant cost them too much to make these, but they charge a lot! My advise iis to shop around and look for a cheaper price as I am sure you will find one. I have seen these in 'the works' for under £10. Also have a look online too.
What does it do?:
You basically put your coins in the slot at the top and it will recognise which coin it is, such as a 1p or a 5p. It then adds it to the total. Its brilliant as you dont have to count yourself. The display is on all the time so it is visable how much you have in there. It works with all British coins, it however can not do notes. To get round this I just place the notes in the pot and put a Pound coin through as many times as the note is worth (5x for a £5 note etc). It is a brilliant way of saving and every penny adds up. I found myself picking up random pennies off the floor in town to add to my collection. I managed to get £400 saved in this last year which paid for a huge bulk of my holiday to Tenerife. This works well most of the time, occasionally it will say it is a different coin to the one you have put through. I find the best way is to put the coins in quickly and hard, this usually does the trick.
I would recommend you invest in one of these. It is a fun way to save and you will end up having more money to use later on. They are quite large so you can fit a fair amount of change into them. The price is high. They run off battery's, I have had mine for over a year and havent had to change the battery as of yet. This gets 4 stars from me, excellent product, just a bit expesnsive!
Thanks for reading my review! I hope it helped you.
We received this money counting jar as a Christmas present from my partner's parents. It was a bit of a joke present because they knew we had quite a bit of saving to do for our wedding, and thought this might help motivate us. We've been using it to save our small change, so that when we reach our target we can have a night out or a takeaway without noticing the money leaving our pockets.
The jar came in a box, as I said it was a gift so I don't know where they got it from or how much it cost. Searching around online, they range from £10 - £20. I remember seeing these in gadget shops when I was doing my own Christmas shopping, they seemed to be everywhere so maybe they're more popular in a recession!
The jar is transparent so you can see your money building up, and it has a screw top lid which has a little display telling you how much money is in the jar. The display is battery operated, I was quite curious at first whether it would constantly show the balance or whether it would just show the balance when it was activated, but the balance is on display all the time. We've had it since Christmas and the battery is still going strong, although I'm not sure what would happen when the battery dies - would it remember the balance or would you have to empty the jar and count it all again?!
Generally speaking, the device is good at recognising the coins you're putting in. You have to press quite hard as the slot has a sort of roller system, and I guess it's something to do with the pressure/weight which allows it to work out what coin you're feeding it. The trick to this is to be quick and decisive, because if you allow the coin to roll back it can confuse the jar and sometimes it reads the wrong coin.
In general though, the counting feature is quite accurate. We have around £17 in ours, and only once or twice has it mistaken the coin for the wrong value. I thought when we first started using this, that it might take the enjoyment out of counting our penny jar (I need to get out more, I realise this), and guessing what the total might be. But in actual fact, it's quite motivating, because you can set a target and you are constantly aware how far off the target you are.
The jar has a decent sized capacity for savings, like I said earlier we have around £17 in ours and it's less than a quarter full, so it would take a while to fill this jar, and by that time we would probably have cashed the coins in to spend on something!
This is a good gadget which is a good way of motivating yourself if you struggle to save, and although it's not always 100% accurate, it's a bit of fun.
When it comes to saving I like to think that even though I'm on a low income that I'm rather good at it. Like many people I like to keep all my change somewhere, you know coppers and small change and the likes instead of it rattling around in my purse and I'm someone that when I pay for something I never use the change in my purse and use notes and the likes and therefore end up with loads of hanging about.
I spotted this money counting jar in a B & M store costing only £3.00 a while ago and liked the idea if it counting my money for me and I liked the price for such a large looking jar too. I use this jar nowadays to pop all my lose change into for emergency items, bread, milk and the likes!
It came in a box, I won't lie I can't remember very much about the box at all apart from photographs of the money box/jar on the front of it and details and what batteries it takes and contact details for the manufacturer were given and so on.
The Money Jar:
Well it comes in two parts. You get the base part which is large and see through plastic shaped of course like a jar and then the top part of it is grey plastic where you have a small screw off section to place within that 2 aa batteries which incidentally last ages to the underside of it! You then screw that back together to secure the batteries inside and near that section there is a small hole that you can push a small object such a pin into to reset the running total anytime you like.
The top part screws onto the base and on that you get a coin slot and a small digital section that keeps track of the running total of the money you put in.
This recognises all coins but £2.00 ones and its simple to use as long as you push the coin in totally and with one push, if it bounces back slightly cos you havent used enough force then it can count it twice which is slightly annoying. The fact it doesn't recognise £2.00 coins, to me is quite annoying too!
This for me isn't always accurate and of course if you take any money out you can't adjust it, you have to reset it, take your money out and put it all back in and like I say you do need to forcefully push the coins through or it may count it a couple of times so it isnt always accurate.
However this isn't an awful money counting jar, does give room to put alot of money in it but I just find it a bit floored. I would recommend this for the price I paid for it but no more than that really and the only place I have recently seen this sold on is on Amazon at about £6.99 not including postage and packaging.
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A little over a year ago I received one of these digital coin counting money jars from the boffer.co.uk website which has a different product on offer each day. I think it was as part of an offer whereby you got two surprise items for £12 around Christmas time. I was initially quite pleased with what I had received; it looked to be a useful receptacle to store all that annoying loose change that I often end up clearing out of my wallet into various places around my house with the added bonus of the product keeping track of how much I had saved!
The product consists of a strong jar base made up of thick transparent plastic, which is nicely durable with a grey plastic lid which screws onto the main jar. The jar is quite large at 18cm high and with a cross-sectional diameter of about 11cm, so can store a good number of coins. The top of the lid consists of a slot and a digital display. Hidden underneath (which cannot be seen when the jar is screwed closed) is a battery compartment which requires two AAA batteries which I do not think were included. A screwdriver is required in order to open the battery compartment, but otherwise the batteries are very easy to install. I haven't needed to replace the batteries since getting the product so they last a long time.
The coin counter facility works by measuring the size of the coins put inside. As you push a coin through the slot a lever is pushed back to an extent depending on the coin size and the total on the digital display increases appropriately. The sorter recognizes all standard UK coins, including the most recent £2 coin size. One annoying feature is the fact that the total is only displayed in the few seconds following the addition of coins to the jar. This obviously helps to conserve the battery life, but if you are just interested in checking the total you have to find another coin to add to the jar. Another serious draw-back with my jar is the fact that other than completely resetting the total to zero (which is done by sticking a pin into a small hole next to the battery compartment), the total cannot be changed in any way. Obviously, once you have put money into the jar, you are not expected to remove it again. It also means that if you want to put notes into the jar you have to put one of the coins already in the jar through the slot an appropriate number of times such that the total is adjusted accordingly.
I should note that during my research on the internet before writing this review it seems that some models of this jar claim to have the ability to adjust the total, so it may well be that mine is an earlier model. Either way, I would certainly reccomend that this is a facility you look out for if looking to buy such a jar since otherwise the digital coin counting part is pretty much just a gimmick and all you have is a money box. Initially I also had some problems concerning coin recognition with the jar. To get the coins through the slot you have to push quite hard and on some occasions I didn't push the coins hard enough and while the total updated, the coin didn't actually make it through the slot. In some cases, since the lever had only been partially pushed back, the total also updated by a different amount than the coin value and as I have mentioned above, adjusting the total for the jar is very tedious as it basically has to be done manually by choosing the coins you put through the slot. I have, however, been using the jar quite a lot recently to store the income from a few odd jobs I have been doing and am no longer having these problems. I don't know whether it is the product itself that has settled down (e.g. the lever becoming looser) or just that I now know how hard I need to push the coins.
Overall the coin jar is not bad as a fun item and works fine as just a simple money box, but if the counting functionality is important this may not be for you and you should definitely check that your model does include the ability to change the total before buying. These jars are currently available online for a range of prices which start around £5.
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I bought this from Avon as I was a rep and thought it would be a fun thing to show the customers for a christmas gift. Well there really is no point at least not for the Avon one.
Like most I was collecting all my change in the usual bottle so when this arrived I started to transfer the money into it, well I got to about £3 (quite alot in 1s,2s and 5s) and it suddenly decided my 1p was a 5p. So of course I began thinking maybe it was me, i've put it in too fast, too slow or at the wrong angle. The next thing was when I went to put a 2p in it and didn't quite push it hard enough so it popped back out yet it still counted the 2p.
I decided to try again and reset the counter (small button in the lid) and started again making sure I pushed every coin in just right and it still miscounted at this point I gave up.
My 3 year old now thinks its a great toy (with supervision) and enjoys putting all her coins through the top, only good point is a year and a bit later the battery is still going strong.
I think at Christmas everyone gets a present that is a bit odd and a bit random, well this year that present for me and my fiancé was a Coin Counting Money Jar, something we had not asked for and something which I'm not too sure what we will do with. Anyway we thought as we had it we could give it a try, we do have a big bottle which we save pennies and 5p's in (rather than them being left laying around the house) we did think that if the jar worked maybe we could use it for that, then we would not have to sit and count them all. However after a trial run with the jar, it is now back in its box.
The Money Counting Jar comes in a white square box, on the lid is a large red pound sign and the words Coin Counting Money Jar (written in red) and the digital LCD display (written on black) this information is repeated on 2 sides of the box. Just below this writing is a large picture of the jar inside the box, the picture is very accurate compared to the item which is inside. Right at the bottom of the box is a picture of a red globe and some red swirls, I'm not too sure how this fits in with the actual product. This is also repeated on another side of the box. The following 2 sides of the box contain a small amount of information about the money counting jar, the same pound sign logo and name of the product is written on towards the top of the box as with the other 2 sides, just below is a small paragraph about the jar stating that this "ingenious" devise electronically counts your money as you deposit it into the jar. It also describes how the LCD screen on the top displays the amount of money that has been put into the jar. It is also described as being ideal for both use in the home and the office. Underneath this description of the product are 2 more pictures one showing a hand putting a coin into the jar and the second showing both the slot the coins go into and the LCD display. Written in small writing right at the bottom of the box it says "require 2 x AA batteries not included) That is basically it for the packaging the jar comes in, it is quite plain and simple, there is not actually packaging inside the box to protect the jar it is just sat inside the box, although it does fit quite tightly so is unlikely to move around and get broken, there was also a small piece of paper inside the box, these are the instructions and quite basic demonstrating how to insert the batteries, how to reset the counter and also informing you to insert each coin slowly so counting our large jar of coins was going to be a slow process possibly.
The jar itself is of a reasonable size measuring 16cm high including the lid and about 11cm across so should you wish to save using the jar you would be able to fit quite a lot of coins in it. The main part of the jar is made of totally clear plastic, this feels quite strong and solid and clearly shows you what is inside the jar. The lid is made from silver coloured plastic, it has a white cover on the bottom of it which covers up the battery compartment (this cannot be seen when the lid is on) The lid screws on and off and is very simple to remove. The lid has a raised area which has the coin slot in the middle of it, this is big enough to fit all sized coins, just above this is the LCD display which shows how much money you have in the jar, this is very clear and easy to read. The jar has a very simple appearance, but I was hoping it was going to be successful and save me counting all the coins we had saved.
I decided to sit down and try the jar out one day, I counted out a few pounds worth of coins and started to insert them into the jar. I know counting the coins first defeats the object of the jar but I wanted to know whether it was accurate or not. Firstly I insert 2 AA batteries into the compartment located on the underside of the lid, this was easy to do and the cover of the compartment was very easy to remove and replace, I slowly inserted the coins into the coin slot on top of the jar as instructed and was pleased to see that after a few coins it was correctly adding up the amount. However a few more coins later |I noticed that as I inserted a 5p it only counted it as a 1p, this happened on several occasions meaning that the coin counter was not as accurate as I had thought it was going to be, I found myself having to either start again or unscrew the lid and adjust the amount of coins in it to make the total correct. After a while I had had to make so many adjustments where the coin jar had incorrectly I gave up with it, the time I spent correcting the jar could have been spent counting the money straight from my glass jar I had been using.
As I have mentioned this was a Christmas present but I have since looked the jar up online and found that it can be bought from several sites such as Find Me A Gift and Amazon and the prices range between £5.99 and £7.99, personally I think this is very over priced and a lot of money for this item, especially as it is not overly accurate when it comes to counting coins. Personally I would not pay this amount of money for this item.
Unfortunately I was not too impressed with our Digital Coin Counting Jar, it was a nice idea had it worked and actually counted the coins correctly, I spent far too much time having to correct the jar so that the coins inside matched what the LCD display showed. On the plus side the jar did accept all sized coins and was of a decent size, it would be able to hold a reasonable amount of money. However despite these points the jar was over priced I definitely would not pay this amount of money for and it did not really do what it said it would. The jar may be a better gift for children as it may be a novelty for them to insert the coins in the jar and watch it add up how much is inside it, and although it is a simple design it is not unattractive, but for adults who would actually want it to work and accurately count the money inside it is not the most ideal product to buy.
This was another one of my Dooyoo prizes that I received just before Christmas, and the kids love this one (which was actually quite good as we bought our eldest a pink one!!)
I had never used one of these digital coin counters before, the last saving jar we had was one of the metal tins that you cant open unless you attack it with a screwdriver, so I was curious to try this one out!
The box is fairly plain, with a picture of the coin saver filled with pennies, and and tells us that the jar 'digitally counts your coins andf helps save money for those special treats' - well, I could use a few of those!!
We opened it up, and had to unscrew the battery compartment that was on the inside of the lid and inserted 2 AA batteries. Screw the lid on, and its ready to go!
On top of the lid is a coin slot, and a digital coin reader. As you push the coins through, the reader first tells you what coin you have just inserted, ie 10p, then shows you the full total of what is in the jar.
We did find when adding the coins there were a few things to remember - first, you need to push the coins quite hard through the slot, I dont know if this is because its new and it will eventually ease off or if its for a reason, only time will tell! Also you need to pause between each coin, otherwise the counter doesnt register the coins added. My youngest got carried away and was pushing some through quickly and I noticed it hadnt registered one or two, so we had to take the lid off and use the reset button and start all over again!
That is another downside to the coin counter, is that you cannot manually adjust it yourself. After a skint tooth fairy emergency last week, we had to dip into the jar and now I have to empty it out again to reset it as I cant adjust it myself, although I am sure the kids wont mind! It would be easier of you could just adjust it yourself rather than having to keep resetting it every time.
I have heard other people say that not all coin counters register all the coins. So far we have tried everything except a £2 coin as we dont seem to have had one for a while! Everything else has registered fine, I will update the review when we have tried a £2 coin and let you all know if it works!
This was one of the presents the boyfriend and I recieved from my parents this christmas - and it was a pretty good choice . We already have a terramundi money pot (one of the ones you have to smash open) in which we store our £2 coins, but we needed something else in which to put the odd bit of loose change - before we got this coin counting jar, it was just languishing in a vase .
The packaging showed the jar pretty much as above , and explained that when coins were pushed through the slot, the digital display would ratchet up a tally, letting you know how much you'd saved so far . Upon getting it out of the box, we discovered it needed batteries, and eager to get this set up and working right away, I pinched a couple out of the DVD remote control . Inserting the batteries does require one of those tiny cross head screwdrivers - the type I can never normally find . Whilst this would normally be a big pain in the bum, requiring me to go round to my neighbours to see if they had one, luckily we'd gotten some in a christmas cracker .
With the batteries in, it was time to screw the lid back onto the jar, and start slotting in all the change from our vase. One of things I noticed about the jar right away is the jar itself is actually made of plastic - a shame really, as I love the solidity of glass . However, this does mean that should this be dropped, it's unlikely to smash.
Putting the coins in was actually hard - 5ps and 1ps went through the slot easily, but other coins took a bit more effort to push through, due to the slot being partially blocked by the little lever that does the counting. Still, as the coins were pushed through, we were happy to see an accurate tally being kept on the digital display.
We also noticed that this jar did not seem to recognise £2 coins - not really too much of an issue for us, as we tend to save ours in the tarramundi, but this might be an issue for some people . We also noticed that once we stopped putting coins in (would you believe we had over £20 in loose shrapnel lying about) the LCD display still clearly showed the total . I think, personally, I would have preferred for the total to stop being displayed a few minutes after the last coin is pushed through, not only to preserve battery life, but also because, whilst a jar full of coppers might not look too attractive to burglars, a jar helpfully labelled £20.78 might make them stop and be persuaded that it was worth pinching!
The jar is nice and large, with only about a third of the jar being filled so far, so I imagine you could easily save around £50 in coppers and 5ps in the jar, much more if you added in all the change in your pockets, pound coins and all . However, whilst it is handy to have a jar that counts how much is within, there is no feature on the jar allowing you to subtract coins from that amount, which seems a bit daft . There are always going to be occasions when I need to take out a pound or so for bus fare, but there is no way to mark this on the jar. However, I find this acts as a deterrent against me pinching money for a chocolate bar whenever I fancy one, and actually stops me taking out change willy nilly, so perhaps is adding to the ease of saving.
The jar is very easy to open and close, with the lid being a simple screw on and off affair .
Overall, this is a good little jar. I didn't ask how much was paid, with it being a present, but I see that it is available for £7.49 from Amazon.co.uk, or even less from their various marketplace sellers . I do think perhaps the design could be improved, with some kind of subtraction function . I also think that it really would be better were it able to count £2 coins. But still, a respectable 4 stars .
My partner brought our digital coin counting money jar last year in the aim for us to try and save some extra cash for our wedding. It is a fab little invention as being able to see how much you have saved spurs you on to reach a higher total.
We purchased ours from Next where it is still available for £16.00, although after reading some of the other reviews of this product I think this is rather expensive and would suggest shopping around for a better bargain.
The jar itself is made from thick tinted plastic with a chunky silver plastic lid. The lid contains the batteries on the underside, but please note you will need a small screwdriver to gain access to install and remove the batteries. The jar takes 2 AA batteries, ours have been in for nearly a year and are still going strong. There is also a small reset button next to the battery compartment for when you want to start from zero again.
On the top of the jar's lid you will find the digital screen and the coin slot. You can place coins from 1p to £2 in the jar, it counts the coins by recognising the size of the coin when it is placed into the jar. As soon as you place your coin in the jar it is instantly added to the amount on the digital screen.
The only times I have had any problems with the jar is on the odd occasion when it has recognised a coin wrongly. But this is very rare and if you place each coin in slowly then it works very well and is hardly ever wrong.
We save all of our silver change in the jar and managed to fill it once where it held a total of £200 in the jar. It is a great way to save to see your money slowly building up and it also saves your purse from becoming heavy and breaking. I would recommend this jar to anyone wanting a new money box, it would also make an excellent present.
I bought this counting money jar for my daughter last Christmas. At the time it cost me about £6.00 but I have since seen them in a number of places for £1.99.
So what is it? Well basically a small plastic jar with a lid, and a slot to put your money in.
The jar takes 1,2,5,10,20,50 pence coinsand £1 and £2 coins. Each coin you put in the digital display adds up, so that all the money in the jar, comes with a running total on the lid.
So far so good. However my daughter and I have found that the coins are extremely difficult to put in. It is such a tight fit in the slot.
Another problem is if you want to withdraw some money. Each coin you remove needs to go back through the slot. Very annoying.
Another issue is when adding notes. Obviously it won't recognise them, so you find yourself taking a pound coin and putting it through the slot 10 times, in order for it to register a ten pound note.
The jar itself could quite easily take a £100 or so in coins, and is also very durable. Like I said it has now been running for 9 months, and the battery is still going strong, and the jar is still in one piece.
Would I recommend one to you. Well probably yes. They are a bit of a gimmick, and I note that Amazon are now selling them for as low as £1.45. Don't expect too much though - and they can be quite annoying.
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I always find that I collect mass loads of change in my purse, pockets, bag and in the car, and I wanted some where to keep it all together.
I then found the Digital Coin Counting Money Jar and thought it would be perfect for me to keep all my change in one place and I would know exactly how much change I had as well!
The jar is made from clear plastic and is in the style of a large jam jar. The lid is also made from plastic, but a tougher kind and is gray in color. The lid has a digital display in the top of it to show you how much money is in the jar, and just underneath this there is a slot through which you put the coins. The lid screws on and off the top of jar.
The lid is actually quite sturdy, and when it is screwed on, you can lift a full jar up by the lid and it won't come off, yet it is easy enough to unscrew the lid when you need to open the jar. The slot is the perfect size for putting all coins through, from 1p all the way up to £2 coins. The digital screen is clear and easy to read, so you always know what it is in the jar.
The Money Jar holds quite a large amount of coins, but of course the amount differs regarding on which coins you put in. About £20 worth of coppers and 5ps fits into the jar quite easily, and this is most of what my Money Jar gets filled with these days. The idea is simple and basic, yet it works really well and it is a great idea that I wish I had known of years ago!
These jars are available in quite a lot of places these days, but the best place I have found to get one is from Amazon.co.uk, where you will only have to pay £2.38 for one, where as some places charge around £5 a jar. I have had my jar about 2 years now, and it still serves me well, in fact the same batteries it was supplied with are still going strong.
I totally recommend this Money Jar to everyone, especially if you seem to collect a lot of change like I do.
I really like this Money Jar and I find it very easy to use. My family think it is a great idea too, and now most of my family own one too.
My daughter was bought this for Christmas last year. I think it was bought from Avon as it was from my sister (an avon rep!) We have the pink version of the picture above.
It is of course a money box/piggy bank/loose change jar, whatever you want to call it. It has a plastic pink see-through jar bottom similar to the sweet jars are made like and has a screw on lid that holds the mechanism underneath.
The idea of this piggy bank is that you put your coins in the tension slot that is in the lid and it can tell what coins you are putting in and add it up for you. Simple and clever idea you may think but only if it works. If you take any money out or want to put notes in then you simply unscrew the lid, take out or put in and there are two buttons on the top with a + and a - sign on which is obvious what you need to do. It requires 2 AA batteries to power it which fit in the lid.
So does it work?
Well it did at first and it's such a novelty item that my daughter was eager to put coins in and see the amount on the little screen go up. After a while though it started not recognising the correct coins that were slotted in. Say for example we put a 50p in the slot, it would see it as 10p or 2p. And if, like the other day, she wants to put a note in and you need to change the amount on the lid, you need to amend the + button, sometimes it doesn't even work when you press it. No matter how hard we pressed it. I have changed the battery also. And if you are putting a £10 note in, well you could be there for ages trying to amend it. I would say this is more just for your loose change.
Also if you have quite a few coins it could be a bit monotonous putting them in singularly and making sure that it is judging the coins correctly. It has quite a bit of tension in the slot so it can be hard to push the coins in. If you have problems with your hands then this would not be a good idea for you.
So with all that is said above we just cannot go by what the screen says on the lid to tell us how much is in the jar. We now just use it as a gimmick and with it being pink it is quite cute sitting on her windowsill. It does have a reset button underneath which you can press with a pen or something similar but to be honest it is just as quick to just count it up now.
It is quite a good size (16cm high by 12cm wide) for a money box so you could get a lot of coins in it. Depending on how much you class as small change (just up to 50ps) then you could possibly get about £30-£40. More if you use more higher coins of course.
Would I recommend it?
Well it might just be mine that isn't working properly and if it did work to its potential I would wholly recommend this item. As it is, my daughter just uses it as a normal moneybox.
So yes in principle I would recommend it as a product idea and just hope that it works longer than a year! In reality it is just a gimmick for us and we just test it occasionally to see if it gets the coin right.
I was just having a nose on the dooyoo magazine and saw that this product had been mentioned! I have one, use it daily, so thought I would give my views on it.
I bought this in B&M Bargains for the bargain price of £1.99. I wanted an alternative to the tin jars that can't be opened as I like to see how much I have managed to save.... never much!!!
It's basically a large plastic jar, with a silver chunky screw top lid, the lid is electronic and counts your coins for you when you place them in the slot. It counts coins accuratly and can tell the difference in the sizes of coins. I had a look into the slot and it has a little metal section, when putting coins in this moves across to the width of your coin, therefore knowing what coin has been put in.
There's also + and - (plus and minus) buttons on mine, handy when you want to put a note in, then add the value of the note to the total, also handy for when you want to take a couple of quid out as you can minus this from the total and still track how much money is in there. The little digital screen on the lid is where you will find how much (or how little) you have saved.
My purse was always filled with coins but now I empty them into this and save untill I need the money for something.
A really good and accurate saving jar!
A nifty gadget that turns spare cash into luxuries. We all have lots of coins in our purses or pockets at some stage and they can often become a nuisance. They are useful for giving to the kids for sweets but rarely do we sift through the loose change to pay for supermarket groceries or use in high street stores. This jar will give you somewhere useful to store that unwanted weight from your purse. Not only will your purse last longer without coins swelling it out and bursting the stitching but all this loose change soon adds up.
It is a simple jar that will count your money as you deposit it so you always know exactly how much is in there. Set yourself a target of something special to save for, you will be surprised how soon the money grows.
Push the coins through the slot on the top and it will keep a running total of your savings. It is a plain plastic jar, very strong, that has no appeal to a particular age group so would be suitable for everyone.
I bought the digital coin counter from Avon a couple of years ago for about £10. The price now seems to be £3.50 on Amazon which is a good price for a fun present for that hard to buy for male in the family for Christmas!
The coin sorter is about 15cm in diameter and approx. 25cm high. There is a plastic see-through "jar" part and a screw off lid which screws on and off without too much difficulty.
The idea behind the coin counter is basically just a posh piggy bank. There is a slot in the top of the lid where you put your pennies in and a digital display tells you how much is in the jar.
The lid takes AA batteries to power the digital display and they seem to last a long time, I have not changed mine yet in over 18 months which is good.
The slot for the money is quite tight. It isn't too bad if you only have a handful of coins but my husband patiently put his 2p and 1p collection into the jar and had a very very very sore hand afterwards because it takes quite a bit of force to get the coin through which is definitely a negative and smaller children may struggle to get the coin through the slot.
The digital display is usually accurate, occasionally it might mistake a 1p and 5p coin and definitely gets confused with foreign coins!!
There is a reset button on the underside of the lid which is easy to press when you want to reset the display but not too easy to press by accident.
The jar holds plenty of coins, at least £50 of copper coins so that gives you some idea of how many 50ps and 20ps it might hold.
The product is of good quality, the plastic is solid and not flimsy and it doesn't feel like it would break easily.
On the whole I would say the coin counter is fun, accurate and novelty. For the price of £3.50 it is something that you can use, but in my opinion the tight slot might make it difficult for younger kids to use and therefore recommend a standard piggy bank for them!


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The look of luxe is in their eyes...
January 5, 2004,
High Point, NC — Decorative fabric introductions at Showtime this week will follow the route of other consumer product directions toward luxury looks and products, as well as a return to classic looks and just simply pretty designs.
But don't count out trendy looks like retro contemporary and what has now become a separate home furnishings fabric direction — tropical-inspired design.
Overall, there is a growing direction for surface interest, whether in the slowly regrowing print category, or in wovens that are expected to follow the long-time reign of chenille as the dominant look in jacquards.
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Silk and silk looks are moving into high gear as base cloths for prints and for a plethora of woven look.
As for color, there's lots more of it, and more saturated, a number of leading decorative fabric designers reported. Interestingly, browns — especially in the chocolate family — are moving into the forefront of the home furnishings color palette. They are being used as mixers with complex groupings including cream, pink and vintage effects.
There are shifts in the way the families of yellows, oranges and greens are seen as fashion-forward colors.
For the top rung fabric designers, new technology along with yarn and finishing developments are playing a significant role in their product development activities.
"The fashion accessories arena like Kate Spade with her bright stripes and mix and match is influencing the home area," said Laura Levinson, senior vp, Valdese. "But on the opposite end, retro contemporary with its bright colors and constructions pulled from contract and washed cotton in vintage looks are important directions."
At Waverly, Pamela Maffei-Toolan, vp, said, "We see our Sonoma Valley collection reflecting and arts and crafts look — and it has a more robust color palette, rich, opulent."
Waverly "is moving to a more modern/contemporary look with cleaner, more subtle designs and colors. We've always been known or our florals but we're moving to more ornamental looks."
"We see a look back to classics, and for bedding more satiny constructions, framed damasks and surface interest," said Wesley Mancini, head of Wesley Mancini Designs, which is the design arm for Home Fabrics.
Hand, Mancini explained, "is getting softer and softer."
As for color, Mancini sees apple green, yellow/green with pink, and chocolate mixed with anything that has pink or vintage looks. Rich colors like red for depth, taupey beiges with blue grays, greens ad warm yellows are emerging. Orange is moving to blue red and magenta to tomato.
Color, like jewel tones in peridot and ruby among 14 new shades, in velvet and silks, are key points in the direction for American Silk, said Cynthia Clark-Douthit, vp. "We see clear, crisp colors — chocolate and cream, black and white, tonal greens, and complex contemporary colors like amethyst and lilac."
Clark-Douthit added, "We see warm spicey reds, mid-greyed blues and lots of copper accents."
"Lots of greens — apple, moss, sage, olive, and bottle — are key colors," said Michael Day, vp, Textile Fabric Associates. "But pretty spa colors like camel, blue and pink also are important."
Novelty effects in fabric constructions like gingham eyelashes, silks from dupioni to embroideries and a "big push on fun contemporary, young looks like circles, and shapes are important."
For Louise Cullen Robinson, creative director at Richloom's Platinum, is among the design mavens who see tropical as assuming a new role. "It's morphed into a coastal ocean scene, batik, shells, coral — rather than just palm trees."
There's also a more exotic direction — ikat and florals with an Indonesian influence "and on the horizon a swing to contemporary, even influencing traditional."
At Craftex, Christy Almond, design director, decorative fabrics pointed to the "juxtaposition of conservative looks with an edgy hand, luxury fibers and distressed finishes with shiny fabrics."
She added "I am seeing other detailing elements like couture detailing, pockets and pleats in weaving, honeycomb and waffle weaves and thick and thin yarns." New to the equation, she related, are design elements like polka dots, quirky conversation patterns, large happy florals and small ditsy patterns."
"I see a big move to drapier constructions for soft window treatments, and a big move into performance fabrics for interiors beyond furniture — windows, tabletop, pillows," said Marion Murray, vp, for The Robert Allen Group.
"Colors are absolutely cleaner, more saturated, with lots of crimped and boucled yarns," she noted. "Tropicals are important but not the in-your-face looks. It's now a category, not a trend."
And almost in a whisper, Murray said, "I hope in two years or less, we will see more chintz. I'm now experimenting with glazed linens."
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The lacrosse club coach at The Citadel has been arrested after a fight in a restaurant parking lot.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reported that 33-year-old Garett Rosecrans of Charleston has been charged with second-degree assault and battery.
A Charleston police officer noticed a fight in the parking lot of a restaurant around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.
A witness told police Rosecrans hit a 44-year-old man because the man was harassing him. The man said Rosecrans hit him about a dozen times.
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Image: Stage 3: Putrefaction - 4 to 10 days after death
Stage 3: Putrefaction - 4 to 10 days after death. The pig has become bloated from the build up of gases within the body.
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Bacteria break down tissues and cells, releasing fluids into body cavities. They often respire in the absence of oxygen (anaerobically) and produce various gases including hydrogen sulphide, methane, cadaverine and putrescine as by-products. People might find these gases foul smelling, but they are very attractive to a variety of insects.
The build up of gas resulting from the intense activity of the multiplying bacteria, creates pressure within the body. This pressure inflates the body and forces fluids out of cells and blood vessels and into the body cavity.
Insect activity
The young maggots move throughout the body, spreading bacteria, secreting digestive enzymes and tearing tissues with their mouth hooks. They move as a maggot mass benefiting from communal heat and shared digestive secretions.
The rate of decay increases, and the smells and body fluids that begin to eminate from the body attract more blowflies, flesh flies, beetles and mites. The later-arriving flies and beetles are predators, feeding on maggots as well as the decaying flesh. They are joined by parasitoid wasps that lay their eggs inside maggots and later, inside pupae.
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Upright Citizens Brigade Announces January 2013 Dates for THE 2017 TONY AWARDZ
Upright Citizen Brigade has announced January extension dates for The 2017 Tony Awardz, a musical parody by Stephanie Streisand and Rocco Privetera. Performances will be held Monday, January 2nd and 9th, 2013 at 8:00pm (with future dates to be announced). Evan Greenspoon (Jest) directs a cast of seven including Stephanie Streisand (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon), Michael Hartney(30 Rock, Small Time), Richard "Big Rich" Armstead, Adam Bozarth, Caroline Cotter, Matthew Frazier, and Douglas Widick. The 2017 Tony Awardz will run at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, 307 West 26th Street, in New York City.
See the future of Broadway today! The 2017 Tony Awardz parodies everything about today's Broadway trends. The nominated musicals in 2017 have all the clichés and trends you love and love to hate! What musical will win? Will it be the Jukebox musical, the musical based on a historical figure, the musical based on a movie, or the musical that rebels against all musicals? Find out at The 2017 Tony Awardz!
The 2017 Tony Awardz is presented by Upright Citizens Brigade. Writer, Lyricist, Producer: Stephanie Streisand; Composer, Lyricist, Producer: Rocco Privetera; Director: Evan Greenspoon; Choreographer: Meagan Robar; Lighting and Sound: Alex Adan; Video Segments director: Matthew Braunsdorf; Graphics: Adam Bozarth; Associate Producer: John Robert Wilson; Publicist: Paul Siebold/Off Off PR.
Stephanie Streisand (book, lyrics, performer) has performed Off-Broadway in Alice (March Hare), Hidden Voices (Liz), and Songs for a New World. She was a past host of "Fangoria TV" and has also appeared as various characters on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." Stephanie is also a performer/writer at the UCB Theatre. Her past UCB credits include "The Improvised One Act Play Festival," "Immortal Kombat," "Hogwarts," "The Hipster Show," "UCBW Cage Match" and the musical comedy "Newsadoozies."
Rocco Privetera (composer, additional lyrics) is a jazz pianist and composer from the University of the Arts, a working musician and actor, and a veteran of the NYC improv scene. His past music composition credits include: Twice Upon a Time and Roe vs. Wade: The Musical. Rocco has also directed stage musicals (In The Flesh, E-TV), was the musical director for a Second City touring company show, has directed musical improv shows (Los Banditos del Canto, Cherub Improv) and is a regular accompanist for the PIT and Magnet Theater's Musical Improv team nights.
Evan Greenspoon (director) is a writer, performer, and director at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. He writes for Stone Cold Fox, UCB's first-ever weekend sketch team. He co-created and stars in The Unbreakable Gun: A Live-Action Action Movie. He also co-wrote and starred in the long-running 2Pac: The Musical! He's appeared in numerous shows on the UCB stage, including Dusty Springfield: Live in Heaven, Celebrity Funeral, and others. Outside of UCB, he writes for Story Notes on AMC. His writing has appeared in McSweeney's, on the front page of Funny or Die, and in the forthcoming UCB Magazine. He's also a contributing writer for Jest. Evan grew up in West Virginia and now lives in Brooklyn. He studied theatre and English at NYU.
The Upright Citizens Brigade (Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh) came to New York, from Chicago, in 1996. After staging their award winning sketch comedy show, and introducing the long form improvised structure of the "Harold" to New York audiences the UCB soon began their training program. The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is dedicated to fostering both an appreciation and education of the arts through affordable and high quality comedic performances and classes. Our all ages venue offers big names for small change: Robin Williams, Mike Myers, Will Ferrell, Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey and Conan O'Brien have each appeared in shows at UCB Theatre for no more than $8 per ticket. UCB Theatre's improv, stand-up and sketch comedy shows also regularly feature rising talent culled from our signature training center.


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Coyote wrote:m0rl0ck wrote:Also i completely agree that relegate the dharma to religion disrespects and degrades it. Religions are make beleive and myth and the dhamma is about reality. Imo if people need to feel holy they should go somewhere else.
You know Christians say the exact same thing. Ok, maybe not the part about feeling holy.
Yes, it seems to be a classical argument... of religion even. I think it's a quite unfortunate view to have.


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MIAMI - I want to preface this by saying this will likely be the longest blog story I've ever written. I just have so much to say about the Miami Dolphins that I don't know how far I will go.
Let's start with the frustration of Dolphins fans. I watched video and pictures of the so-called "protest" that took place on Tuesday afternoon outside of the team's facility in Davie. Roughly 30-60 fans stood outside to voice their displeasure. I respect the passion Miami fans show, and I understand why they are so disappointed. But, that gathering won't really impact the organization one bit.
Yes, local and national media outlets picked up the story, but it'll pass over. It's good for a laugh and another punch line about the Fins.
You know what will really impact this team? The continuing decline of season ticket holders watching games at Sun Life Stadium. We all saw the empty seats and threatening of TV blackout's during the dismal 2011 season. Trust me, the team felt that. They know how that impacts the future of this franchise. What's the old saying? You don't really feel things until it hits your pocketbook.
I'm not advocating boycotting the team or not going to games, but if you want to display your displeasure with the Dolphins, that's the way to go.
I moved to South Florida in 1985, and I've never seen this fan base so frustrated. The image of the Miami Dolphins has taken a significant hit. You mention the Dolphins to fans around the country and they chuckle. Go figure, a once-storied franchise is now a national joke.
So, who do we blame for this?
Well, most fans want to pin the most recent struggles on general manager Jeff Ireland. He was at the center of the small protest on Tuesday. Fans held signs reading "Fireland" with his face right in the middle. I get it. He's the bad guy to fans. Let's call him public enemy No. 1.
New owner Stephen Ross also hasn't exactly gained a good reputation around the NFL. He and Ireland are being portrayed as "dumb and dumber" by Dolphins fans. That's what losses and big promises will do for you.
Do I think Ireland needs to be fired? I know what you want to hear; yes. But, my actual answer is I want to see him complete this offseason first and then I'll assess the job he's done.
Up to now, Ireland has made plenty of questionable moves, but he hasn't been as bad as portrayed. What Ireland hasn't done well is make "impact" moves this offseason. Ross promised upgrading the quarterback position, but signing a 34-year old David Garrard isn't exactly an upgrade. Miami didn't feel it was worth moving up near the top of the draft to find a QB of the future. It also had two potential long-term answers pass on by (Matt Flynn, Alex Smith).
It depends who you ask on what really happened with Flynn. Miami set a price they felt he was worth and Flynn went elsewhere. Coach Joe Philbin should know plenty about Flynn after coaching him in Green Bay, so I defer to his judgment of the QB. But my question is, if the Dolphins felt he was good enough to pursue as a starter, why wouldn't they pay a little more to get their man? It's especially odd when you promise to fans that you're going to upgrade the quarterback position.
Ireland's approach of making small moves, like obtaining offensive lineman Artis Hicks, is great for a successful team that already has the pieces in place to win. Problem is the Dolphins don't have those pieces in place. They have needs on the offensive and defensive line, the secondary, at wide receiver and at tight end.
When the New York Giants or New England Patriots make those under-the-radar moves, they're seen as some sort of trend-setters. That may be true, but it also helps when you have Eli Manning and Tom Brady at quarterback.
That's the problem with Ireland from a football standpoint. He entered this offseason needing to make an impact. The Dolphins had salary cap room to be players in free agency, but instead of going after a Vincent Jackson, or Mario Williams, heck, even making sure to obtain Eric Winston, they have gone the safe route. Miami fans are tired of safe. Making small moves likely won't help this team win games and it certainly won't win this fan base back.
All of this leads me to what's probably the biggest issue with Ireland, and it has nothing to do with his moves.
He has a major image problem.
I would've loved to have asked him some questions today on camera, but he refused to talk with the local TV media. I specifically called the Dolphins and made my case. Remember, a big part of my job is asking the questions that fans can't ask. I'm supposed to have the access to help you get answers.
Ireland did make some quotes to a few local newspapers, but those were phone calls he made to try and clear things up. Unfortunately, that doesn't allow the fans to see his face and really hear the sincerity in his voice when he says he has a plan for this football team.
This team has so many issues right now that they can't even handle Ireland's comments to the press in a professional way.
As a Dolphins official explained to me, Ireland didn't want to hold a news conference and take away from the ongoing busy offseason. Well, then why answer questions in the first place?
Meantime, former Dolphins and other NFL players keep taking shots at Ireland. They say he's not a good person. They say he's the reason no one wants to play in Miami. I have no clue if this is true. Remember, most of these people are players who have an ax to grind after being let go by Miami or not signing with the team.
In my few encounters with Ireland, I've actually seen a passionate worker and good family man. People close to him have told me he's a kind person who loves his job, but he just likes to be more private when it comes to his work. That sounds great, but none of that means a thing when it comes to business.
How is Ireland really behind closed doors? Put it this way, if the Dolphins were winning football games would it really matter? I know that nice guys finish last, but bad guys can finish last too.
The point is I really don't care what kind of person Ireland is and what current or former players think about him. I'm more concerned that he hasn't been very good at his job. Yes, I do think he gets more heat than he deserves from fans, but as his old boss Bill Parcells used to say, you are what your record says you are.
Let's look at the good. Ireland was the key force in obtaining Reggie Bush. He made a big impact for the Dolphins last season. Ireland also made moves this offseason to keep defensive tackle Paul Soliai, which I think is a key for this defense.
But, not truly addressing the quarterback position, trading his number one receiver for draft picks and letting Winston look elsewhere before signing in Kansas City are all legitimate reasons to criticize.
Something has to give this season. His job is on the line, and it should be.
My advice to Dolphins fans is to try and relax. As crazy as you think I may sound right now, give Ireland a chance. What does this team really have to lose at this point? Firing Ireland in the middle of the offseason would make zero sense.
Let's see how the rest of the offseason unfolds. Let's see who the Dolphins pick up in the draft. He has a plan, but the problem for fans is that they have no faith in how that plan will unfold. Again, I'm with you on that 100%. I totally understand.
My advice to Ireland is to either stay quiet or take some PR classes on crisis management. That's the stage the Dolphins have reached. It's a crisis for this franchise. Season ticket holders are dropping fast and fans are more frustrated than ever.
If the Dolphins fail again, trust me, we won't be having this conversation. Your "Fireland" signs won't be needed. He won't be around. I truly believe that. If that's the case, I'll say all you frustrated fans were right.
But, before you kick him to the curb, let's see if he can clean up this mess. He didn't create it, but he sure as heck hasn't helped it. It's his final chance to try.
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This might be a dumb question, but how do strides differ from farleks--are fartleks just less structured?
His book says this workout is to improve "running economy". Will this make me faster or will speed come with other workouts? Pfitzinger has 2 other speed workouts, lactate threshold and VO2max.
How To Run a Marathon: Step 1 - start running. There is no Step 2.
To answer your question, Pfitzinger actually classifies striders as a "form" workout not a "speed" workout. Its main purpose is to train you to hold good running form while moving at a faster pace. As such, while running the striders, it is more important to focus on your form, breathing, arm swing, posture, hip rotation, turnover rate, etc. than your actual pace.
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That brings up another question then.....how fast should I run the strides? Should they be done at "race" pace or should I do them as fast as I can while maintaining form? Pftiz's Advance Marathoning simply says "accelerate up to full speed over the first 70 meters"


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Nestled on the beach, this Illetas hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cala Brogit and Illetas Beach. Caló de ses Gerres and Caló des Macs are also within 15 minutes.
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In addition to an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, Hotel Roc Illetas provides a spa tub and a sauna. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 4-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a rooftop terrace, and an arcade/game room. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 88
- Number of floors - 8
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Air conditioning
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Dress code formal en MP - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
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An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
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Mark Blum Joins The New Group's THE GOOD MOTHER Off-Broadway, 10/29-12/22
Mark Blum has joined The Cast of The New Group's The Good Mother, written by Francine Volpe and directed by Scott Elliott. He joins Darren Goldstein, Gretchen Mol, Alfredo Narciso and Eric Nelsen in the premiere of this new play, replacing the previously announced Bill Sage, who had to withdraw due to a scheduling conflict prior to start of rehearsals. Mark Blum's Broadway credits include Gore Vidal's The Best Man, Twelve Angry Men, A Thousand Clowns, Lost in Yonkers, and more. He has appeared previously at The New Group in Wallace Shawn and AlLen Shawn's play/opera The Music Teacher, among others.
Previews begin October 29 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street). Opening Night is Thursday, November 15 at 7:00pm. A limited Off-Broadway engagement is slated through December 22.
In this taut psychological thriller, Larissa (Gretchen Mol) is a single mother who can barely meet the mortgage on her house in Mount Vernon, NY. When a bizarre incident involving her 4-year-old daughter forces her to face someone from her past, her own questionable actions come back to haunt her.
Playwright Francine Volpe's credits include The Given (directed by Michael Imperioli at Studio Dante, finalist for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize), Late Fragment (Studio Dante), Sweethearts (The New Company), Giftbox (stageFARM). Her work has been developed at A.C.T., Arena Stage, Naked Angels, Rattlestick Theater, Soho Rep. Graduate of the Juilliard School, teaches screenwriting and playwriting at Sarah Lawrence College, ESPA, Stella Adler Academy in Los Angeles. Member of New Dramatists.
The Good Mother features Set Design by Derek McLane, Costume Design by Cynthia Rowley, Lighting Design by Jason Lyons and Sound Design by Bart Fasbender.
The Good Mother plays October 29 – December 22 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street). Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 7:00 PM and Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 PM, with matinees Saturday at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be arranged through www.telecharge.com or (212) 239-6200, or at the Theatre Row Box Office (12–8 PM daily). Tickets are $60.00 plus $1.25 restoration fee. For more, visit www.thenewgroup.org.
The Good Mother will be followed in The New Group's season by two other world premiere productions: Clive, written by Jonathan Marc Sherman and directed by and featuring Ethan Hawke in the title role (previews begin January 17, opens February 7), and the new musical Bunty Berman Presents… by Ayub Khan Din (Book, Lyrics, Co-Composer) and Paul Bogaev (Co-Composer), directed by Scott Elliott (Spring 2013).


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Each year, the advent of summer is accompanied by the arrival of some very unwelcome visitors: mosquitoes and the little pests we like to refer to in these parts as "no-see-'ums." I long ago lost faith in the efficacy of citronella candles in combating these pests during our time outdoors each evening, simply because they didn't seem to make any difference at all in keeping the insects at bay. After doing a bit of research, though, I discovered the reason the citronella candles sold today don't work is that the majority of them contain nary a drop of true-blue citronella essential oil. The scent is synthetically produced to smell like the real deal, but with none of the protecting characteristics. Isn't that sneaky?
Since we spend a great deal of time outdoors in the evenings each summer (the time at which mosquitoes are the most likely to be a nuisance), I am always on the lookout for natural insect-repelling solutions. When I discovered that most citronella candles sold in chain stores are a racket, I decided to try my hand at making my own! After doing a little research, I was happy to discover the process really is quite simple.
You'll need:
A few clean, dry glass jars (this is a great project to reuse jars that would otherwise be discarded!)
Painter's tape
Frosted glass spray paint
Braided candle wick
Hot glue
Wooden dowels
Wooden clothes pins
Natural soy wax (I purchased mine at Hobby Lobby)
Double boiler*
Old crayons
Citronella essential oil (this is not the citronella-scented oil used to fill outdoor Tiki torches), found at natural food stores
Foam alpha or shape stickers (I highly recommend Thickers by American Crafts)
*I created my double boiler using a heavy 4-quart sauce pan and a smaller basting sauce pot with a pouring spout intended for holding sauce while basting items on the grill. I simply placed the smaller pan inside the larger, then filled the larger pan with enough water to come up the sides of the smaller pan by a couple of inches. I placed my double boiler over medium-high heat to bring the water to a boil before adjusting the heat to low to simmer. If you can find one, I highly recommend using a pan with a pouring spout as the vessel in which you melt your wax for ease of pouring your candles. If not, use a ladle to transfer the wax to your jars to make filling your candles easier and safer.
Additional Helpful Hints:
- Do NOT use the citronella-scented oil used to refill outdoor Tiki torches! It contains no essential oil, and it is extremely flammable.
- If you're not in the market for any citronella candles, you can most certainly use this process to make some scented candles to spruce up your indoor decor. Have fun experimenting with other essential oils to create your own custom scents!
- You can find coloring wax made specifically for dyeing your candles alongside the wax and wicks if you would prefer to use that instead of crayons.


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The locked-out NFL officials will return to work Thursday. The league announced a settlement was reached late Wednesday with the NFL Referees Association, which had been locked out for three months.
It is an eight-year deal, the NFL announced. Union members will vote on ratification on Friday.
Thursday's game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore will be the first game worked this season by union members, as the league lifted its lockout.
Greg Aiello, the NFL's public relations man, reported via Twitter at about midnight ET that an agreement had been reached.
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The league and union issued a joint statement about 12:20 a.m. ET confirming the deal. It read:
The NFL and NFLRA are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement tonight on an eight-year collective bargaining agreement, subject to ratification by the NFLRA, according to the statement.
"Our officials will be back on the field starting [Thursday] night," commissioner Roger Goodell said. "We appreciate the commitment of the NFLRA in working through the issues to reach this important agreement."
"Our Board of Directors has unanimously approved taking this proposed CBA to the membership for a ratification vote," said Scott Green, president of the NFLRA. "We are glad to be getting back on the field for this week's games."
"The long-term future of our game requires that we seek improvement in every area, including officiating," Goodell said in a statement. "This agreement supports long-term reforms that will make officiating better. The teams, players and fans want and deserve both consistency and quality in officiating."
"We look forward to having the finest officials in sports back on the field, and I want to give a special thanks to NFL fans for their passion. Now it's time to put the focus back on the teams and players where it belongs."
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Both sides were looking at the text and could sign the deal early Thursday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Jason LaCanfora of CBS Sports reported late Wednesday a deal was done. Earlier, LaCanfora and other sources said a deal was imminent and included language that would allow members of the NFL Referees Association to work Thursday's game.
"Welcome back REFS glad y'all was able to get a deal done but thanks to replacements refs 4 trying their best given da circumstances," Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller wrote via Twitter.
Game officials have been preparing for a return. Veteran referee Ed Hochuli has been running sessions with nearly 100 officials, SI.com's Peter King reported.
Jim Daopoulos, an officiating consultant, told Pro Football Talk a deal had been signed.
A source told the Reuters news agency an agreement was reached on the contentious issue involving the league's proposal to create a pool of backup referees.
Details began emerging overnight about the settlement and how officials would resume work. Among the items of note: Game officials will return to work immediately, eschewing preparation games. Other officials will travel to game sites for Saturday preparation meetings once a deal was ratified. Crews would be the same as in the 2011 NFL season.
The union wanted improved salaries, retirement benefits and other logistical issues for the mostly part-time referees. The NFL has proposed a pension freeze and a higher 401(k) match.
Talks resumed Wednesday morning and continued at league headquarters in New York past 11 p.m. ET. The sides also held a marathon session Tuesday with Goodell present. He also attended four meetings last week.
"As you know, this has to be ratified and we know very little about it, but we're excited to be back. And ready," referee Ed Hochuli told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. "And I think that's the most important message — that we're ready."
Some coaches, including the Miami Dolphins' Joe Philbin and Cincinnati Bengals' Marvin Lewis, instructed players not to speak publicly on the issue, especially after a barrage of comments that accompanied Monday night's Green Bay Packers-Seattle Seahawks game, which the Packers lost 14-12 on a missed call.
Details of the agreement were sketchy, but in addition to the proposal to create a pool of backup officials—apparently, 21 will be assigned to a taxi squad—a pension issue was resolved as well. Those officials would be called to service as replacements for officials found substandard by the league.
The proposal, according to PFT, includes a 4 percent pay increase and guarantee of 12 game checks this season.
Earlier, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported an "agreement in principle is at hand" between the league and the referees' union.
According to Mortensen, both sides made concessions in a long negotiation session Tuesday that was extended to 2 a.m. ET Wednesday. For the lockout to officially end and get the regular officials back on the field for all Week 4 games, however, it would require a deal before the end of Wednesday.
The NFL Network reported Tuesday that the NFL and the officials' union were committed to "expediting" their talks toward a deal this week.
This process comes on the heels of the controversial Hail Mary call Monday night when the Seahawks were erroneously credited for a game-winning touchdown against the Packers.
The 21-member taxi squad would be comprised of officials being groomed for NFL games, with focus on offseason and exhibition work to prepare them. The union used officials from the defunct NFL Europe program to evaluate prospects. Officials would be called to action if the league decided union game officials weren't performing to standard.
— Contributing: Vinnie Iyer


text: Advanced Animal Diagnostics (AAD), a developer of technologies for the diagnosis of farm animal diseases, hosted an open house at its new offices and laboratories on February 7. The open house event included a celebration of jobs created, brief presentation and demonstration of AAD technology by company leaders, as well as a tour of the new facility and ice cream refreshments. The company has created 37 jobs over the past year, including 17 full-time and five part-time positions locally as well as 15 part-time positions on dairies since the company closed an $11.3 million Series B round of equity financing in March 2011. The company's new headquarters include more than 4,000 square feet of office and laboratory space. Dale Carroll, deputy secretary and chief operating office of the North Carolina Department of Commerce presented a North Carolina state flag to AAD leadership in recognition of the company's job growth. "We're pleased that we've been able to create new jobs and grow a first-rate team in North Carolina and are even more excited about the contributions that AAD's technology will make to the dairy economy as our product improves milk quality and production for dairy farmers," said Joy Parr Drach, president & CEO of AAD. AAD is an innovative R&D company dedicated to bringing highly accurate, rapid animal diagnostic tests to the farm. The company's first on-farm product will focus on improving milk production and quality by detecting mastitis. AAD is currently conducting on-farm trials on dairies to assess economic and animal health benefits of its technology ahead of planned commercialization in late 2012. The company commercialized its first product, the QuickSmear rapid differential slide for researchers, in 2009. Awards were presented to AAD's three founders at the open house event in recognition of their vision and dedication to the company since its creation in 2001. Rudy Rodriguez currently serves as AAD's chief scientific officer. Charlie Galanaugh was the company's first chairman of the board, and Victor Minton was a board member of the company. AAD was founded in 2001 and started with a USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant. It received funding from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center including a Collaborative Funding Grant for research at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. The company closed an $11.3 million Series B round of equity financing in March 2011. The financing was led by Intersouth Partners and included Novartis Venture Funds as well as private investors. Advanced Animal Diagnostics (AAD) is an innovative company designed to enhance the profitability of livestock production and ensure a safe, abundant supply of animal protein by developing highly accurate, rapid diagnostics to detect and manage disease states, reproductive, nutritional and overall health status of production animals. The firm's first product is a rapid, on-farm diagnostic test for earlier, more accurate detection of mastitis in dairy cows. For more information about AAD, please visit www.aadiagnostics.com. 2.10.2012


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A 62-YEAR-OLD mother-of-three died in a house fire in Thame, believed to have been started by a cigarette.
Christine Fullwood died in the blaze on Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters from Thame, Wheatley and Oxford were called to Greenway at 3.25pm.
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue group manager Jason Crapper said: "Crews on arrival were confronted with a fire in the living room of the property and heavy smoke logging throughout.
"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly extinguished the fire and located the occupant but were unfortunately unable to save them.
"There is a strong possibility that the fire was caused by a cigarette, or perhaps other smoking materials. The investigation has not closed yet though."
An ambulance was called at 3.31pm but Mrs Fullwood was pronounced dead at the scene. Two cats also died in the fire.
Mrs Fullwood is understood to have lived with husband David in the semi-detached house.
Neighbour Norman McRae, 79, said: "It is a shock. She had been there as long as we have been, since 1971. She always spoke to you, she would say hello."
Another neighbour, who did not want to be named, said: "She was a very down to earth person, they kept themselves to themselves. It is very, very sad."


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Rangers acquire LHP Tommy Hottovy from Kansas City
The Texas Rangers announced today that the club has acquired left-handed pitcher Tommy Hottovy (pronounced HAWT-uh-vee) from the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named later and cash considerations.
Hottovy, 31, was designated for assignment by the Royals on Friday, November 2. He made 9 relief appearances for Kansas City in 2012, posting no record with a 2.89 ERA (3 ER/9.1 IP). He spent the bulk of the year at Triple-A Omaha, going 2-2 with 7 saves and a 2.52 ERA (14 ER/50.0 IP) over 41 relief outings. Opponents in the Pacific Coast League hit .221 (42-190) with 16 walks and 61 strikeouts against Hottovy, including just a .147 (11-75) figure by left-handed batters. Hottovy averaged 11.0 strikeouts-per-9-innings with Omaha this season, a career high for a full minor league campaign. He was also named to PCL All-Star team at the break.
Hottovy has a career 4.05 ERA (6 ER/13.1 IP) in 17 relief outings in the major leagues with Boston (2011) and Kansas City (2012). A Kansas City native, he pitched four years at Wichita State before being selected by the Red Sox in the fourth round of the 2004 First Year Player Draft.
With this move, the Rangers now have 35 players on the club's 40-man roster.


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