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We got this LG washing machine at a price of £382 with a guarantee of ten years!
It has 13 different settings according to the laundry type you are wanting to wash: cotton; syntheitc; cotton quick; quick 30; handwash/wool; delicate; bulky; blanket; bio care; baby care; and white.
You then have the options of: Medic rinse; pre wash; intensive; and crease care- again, allowing you to choose an appropriate setting for the laundry which you want to be washed, meaning you can save on how much water you use.
This machine holds and impressive 7kg of clothes, but detects the exact weight of the load you have put in, meaning it can determine how much water it needs and how long it will take to wash the load- the digital timer lets you know how long this will take by telling you what cycle it is on, and what it is doing at that moment, e.g washing, spinning etc.
Therefore, with all these features in mind, it is definitely a very smart washing machine in that it strives to save energy and money by letting you choose settings which cater to the minor details of the load you are putting in the machine.
A further positive of this LG washing machine is that the clothes do not come out completely dripping wet! By choosing the appropriate amount of water, it means the load gets just the right amount, leaving them light and only slightly wet.
However, despite initially being a very quiet washing machine, since getting a laminate floor, it has become loud like all the other machines. Furthermore, we had to cut out 4 holes in the laminate floor so that the washing machine would stop sliding around- not much of a problem as you cannot see these holes, but it was a bit disappointing.
The main reason I purchased this washing machine from LG, was that I was pleasantly informed that it came with a guarantee of ten years, which I found to be superior in comparison to other compeeting brands, and also, the capacity of this washing machine is very good, allowing you to wash 7 kg of clothes, and so far, it has washed my clothes amazingly, leaving them very clean and light, not once having experienced the machine ruining or causing damage to any of the clothes!
When washing clothes, I usually use settings between 30-60 degrees, and with this machine, a quick wash on 30 degrees takes no longer than maximum 45 minutes, which I find very impressive and a proof of the good quality, as the clothes come out not at all soaking wet, but rather light and with a lovely scent and feel to them. This is an A+ machine in terms of energy efficiency, and I have saved a lot of money after switching to this machine, it washes my clothes without effort and very thoroughly and efficient! Another great feature about this machine, is a digital timer, informing you of the process of washing your clothes, from how long it will take to where the machine is in the process, washing, drying, rinsing and so on...
There are thirteen different settings to choose from, but I normally go with the pretty standard ones, and I am so far very pleased and content with having chosen this machine, spending 200.99 for it, a buy I have not at all regrets having done! The look of this machine is traditional and not that original, but on the other hand, it`s absolutely easy to use, and the quality is very good and the machine in itself trustworthy! Without hesitation, I award this machine with five out of five stars, it really is an addition to my home that I have come to enjoy a lot!
I have had this machine a little over a month now and I have to say this is one of the best purchases I have made. I have so far found no faults with this machine what so ever and it is is fantastic!
It comes with 13 ridiculously easy to use settings and as it is a direct drive motor it is extremely quiet, this motor also comes with the added bonus of a 10 year standard guarentee on it which is great piece of mind.
I also took out with LG their additional 4 years cover covering parts, labour, call out and accidental damage repairs which I felt was a bargain at just under £100 considering this machine is so reasonably priced.
I find the quick wash option particularly good on this machine, it is all you require for clothes which need re freshing and are not heavily soiled. This machine spins at a maximum of 1400rpm and with that spin on a quick wash at 30 or 40 degrees it takes 41 minutes and the clothes come out virtually dry and smelling great.
When using different settings you are able to put a load in the 7kg drum which is very spacious, choose your spin speed and water temperature and then press go. It will then detect the weight of the load, work out how much water it needs and calculate how long that particular load will take to wash. It then lets you know on the digital timer how long it will take and it is cost effective as you only use the water you need.
The digital timer panel also tells you what part of the cycle it is on,whether it is detecting, washing, rinsing or spinning which is another little feature I like.
This machine has fantastic ratings too it is A+ energy efficient A Wash efficieny and B spin.
For it having a larger 7kg drum it is a nice looking machine with nice styling and is only the same size as a standard washing machine so fits in any standard size gap.
Overall this is by far the best washer I have ever owned - I give it a 10/10 and would recommend to anyone looking for a good value all round washing machine!
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(If you're looking for the most updated collections of healthy holiday recipes, see my post with 25+ Low-Carb and Gluten-Free Holiday Side Dishes, Appetizers, and Salads or check out the whole index page of Carb-Conscious Thanksgiving Recipes.)
It's a shock to realize this is the fifth year I've put together a list of South Beach Diet friendly Thanksgiving recipe ideas. I understand how holiday meals can be a challenge for dieters, and I'm here to help! I do feel like it's okay to indulge a bit during the holidays, but if you don't want to completely blow your diet, or have health issues where you need to follow a low glycemic eating plan, these recipes will insure that you still have tasty choices for holiday dinners. All the new recipes from this month will get added to my master list of South Beach Diet friendly Thanksgiving Recipes. Meanwhile, let's get started with recipes I've posted throughout 2010 that might make good options for your Thanksgiving table.
Low-Glycemic Appetizer Ideas for Thanksgiving 2010
You might be able to find fresh figs at Thanksgiving in some places, and if you can these Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese and Balsamic-Agave Glaze would make a beautiful appetizer.
Low-Glycemic Salad Ideas for Thanksgiving 2010
In a feta-cheese-loving family like mine, this Peperoncini Chopped Salad with Romaine, Red Bell Pepper, and Feta would be a Thanksgiving hit.
Val's Sweet Cabbage Slaw with Green Onion and Parsley seems like something that would be a nice change from the usual Thanksgiving salad options.
Low-Glycemic Vegetable Ideas for Thanksgiving 2010
Another option for green beans is these Braised Green Beans with Garlic, Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers. These could be made early in the day and kept warm in a slow cooker.
I have at least one beautiful Greek friend that I know would love this Roasted Cauliflower with Kalamata Olive and Garlic Vinaigrette for Thanksgiving. (Hi Mary!)
This one may not make it with kids, but if you're cooking for adults who like their greens Melting Tuscan Kale is delicious and easy to cook on the busy day. You could make this ahead and keep it warm for hours in a slow cooker if you wanted.
Cabbage is a bit unusual as a Thanksgiving vegetable, but I've been making this Roasted Cabbage with Lemon over and over since I found the recipe, and this would be perfect to share the oven with rolls.
This Roasted Broccoli with Garlic officially became a Recipe Favorite in 2010, and it would be a healthful and tasty Thanksgiving choice.
Higher-Glycemic Vegetables or Side Dish Ideas for Thanksgiving 2010
Baked Artichokes Au Gratin with Green Onions, Parmesan, and Romano would be a great side dish for Thanksgiving.
These 100% Whole Wheat Stuffing "Muffins" insure that every serving of stuffing is crispy on the top and bottom, and they help with portion control too.
These Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms with Thyme and Parsley were so good, I ate about half of them as a snack when I tested the recipe!
In the summer I ate it as a room-temperature salad, but this Grilled Sweet Potato Salad with Green Onion, Basil, Thyme, and Feta would also make a great sweet potato side dish. Use a stove-top grill pan to cook the sweet potatoes if there's snow outside where you live!
These Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots taste decadently sweet, but I use maple-flavored agave nectar or sugar-free maple syrup to keep the glycemic index lower.
These Low-Sugar Spiced Pumpkin Mini-Cheesecakes can really help with portion control for a holiday dessert. (I also highly recommend Low-Sugar Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake from 2009.)
Leftover Turkey Ideas for Thanksgiving 2010
See Many More Low-Glycemic Thanksgiving Recipes from Past Years:
South Beach Diet Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes from 2009
South Beach Diet Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes from 2008
South Beach Diet Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes from 2007
South Beach Diet Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes from 2006
Complete List of South Beach Friendly Thanksgiving ideas from Kalyn's Kitchen
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HOUSTON - Police say a 21-year-old driver was arrested after he crashed into a Houston police cruiser, sending the officer to the hospital.
Houston police said Emanuel Ramirez, 21, was driving down the North Freeway Service Road near Burress when he tried to pass a larger vehicle.
According to officials, Ramirez failed to control his speed and slammed into an HPD cruiser, causing it to spin around until it was facing oncoming traffic. Ramirez then ran into a light pole, said police.
Investigators said the officer was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. He was treated and then released.
Police said Ramirez was arrested and later charged with driving while intoxicated.
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Officials Install Fairfax County's First New "Yield to Pedestrians"
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Officials Install Fairfax County's
First New "Yield to Pedestrians" Safety Signs Today
This morning, state and local officials, including Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Katherine K. Hanley, Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland, Lee District Supervisor Dana Kauffman, Del. Kristen Amundson and State Sen. Linda "Toddy" Puller, installed Fairfax County's first "Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk $100-$500 Violation Fine" signs which cite the newly increased fine for non-compliance with the law in these specially marked intersections. This installation ceremony took place at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Sherwood Hall Lane. After the speakers installed the sign, they and others including Chief of Police J. Thomas Manger and Director of Safe Crossings David Lyons participated in a commemorative crossing of the street.
Failure to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks has long been a violation, however, last year the Virginia General Assembly increased the fine up to $500 per violation in Fairfax County after the county pushed for this as part of its legislative program. Throughout the Washington Metropolitan area in the last year there has been a regional effort to improve awareness on the part of drivers and pedestrians about pedestrian safety issues and to focus on drivers who violate these laws. Drivers who see a sign that reminds them about the increased penalty and are aware of the required court appearance are likely to think twice about speeding through crosswalks, making it safer for pedestrians to cross the street. As Hanley said, "This initiative will encourage people to become pedestrians who may not have felt safe being pedestrians before."
These signs will be installed at intersections throughout the county over the next few years with 11 going in this week and 75 more throughout the spring. This sign program is part of a comprehensive program of pedestrian safety initiatives that Fairfax County is undertaking. Other current initiatives include a new count-down pedestrian signal pilot program in the Richmond Highway corridor anticipated to be in operation in June, and a bus stop inventory and safety study that is planned to get underway in May to improve safety for pedestrians traveling to and from bus stops.
Chief Manger summed up the spirit of the day when he stated that he is "hoping that the signs educate drivers to be more aware of pedestrians, and pedestrians realize that the crosswalk is the best place to cross the street." He vowed that "The Police Department will to do its part to inform the community and educate pedestrians and motorists by giving two brochures explaining the basics of pedestrian safety responsibilities to everyone that they stop who is in violation of the law."
For more information about pedestrian safety
issues in Fairfax County, please call Chris Wells, pedestrian program
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GARETH FAWCETT'S header five minutes from time earned Hakin United a slender one-goal victory over Pennar Robins at the Observatory.
Last week the Robins ground out a goalless draw with second placed Narberth at home, on Saturday, it looked as though Gavin Southcott and Dean Driscoll's Pennar outfit were heading for the same result.
But Vikings central defender Gareth Fawcett up in attack, glanced his header against the bar and quickly followed up and made no mistake with a second header from the rebound.
It was a cruel blow for the visitors, but in all honesty, it was no more than what the reigning champions deserved as they were on top for long periods, but were guilty of missing a hatful of scoring opportunities.
Hakin United: James Manson, Gareth Fawcett, Nathan Banner, Ewan Findlay, Leigh Broome, Steve Allen, Jonathan Bennett, Matthew Broome, Ashley Bevan, Paul Jenkins, James Stanmore. Sub: Michael Cooper.
Pennar Robins: Michael Murray, Jimmy Walker, Sam Southcott, Dean Driscoll, Ben Pannell, Adam Cole, Patrick McDonagh, Adam John, Mikey Powell, Nathan Patterson, Phil Thompson. Sub: Luke Phillips.
Referee: Adrian Wilson.
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UKIAH -- A Lakeport man was uninjured when the loaded moving truck he rode in crashed Tuesday, causing Highway 128 to close for several hours Tuesday afternoon.
Tracy Dean Faustino, 50, was the passenger in the 1997 GMC 6500 that overturned at about 1:20 p.m. and blocked both directions of traffic approximately 1.5 miles west of Fish Rock Road, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The driver, Ramon Jesus Severns, 37, of Santa Rosa, allegedly became distracted by items in the truck, which caused him to swerve to the right and leave the roadway. Severns then allegedly lost control. The truck overturned and came to a stop against a telephone pole. Neither person was injured.
CHP responded to the scene, and traffic detours were put in place. The roads reopened later that evening just before 6:30 p.m.
Note: A previous version of this article misstated Faustino's gender. Lake County Publishing regrets the error.


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Martin Clunes has said he's getting used to life in the slow lane since his driving ban.
The Doc Martin star, who owns a farm, was axed as the face of Churchill Insurance after knocking up 12 points on his licence for speeding.
But two Clydesdale horses, Ronnie and Bruce, have provided him with a new - but slower - mode of transport.
"If anyone had told me 10 years ago that I would have my own farm, and be driving a cart pulled by two Clydesdales, I would have laughed in their face.
"I just didn't see it coming," the actor said of life on the farm.
He added: "I found this new speed quite shocking to begin with, very slow. But I've turned 51 recently and I have a six-month ban on my driving licence, and this speed could be my future, staring at my horses' bums as they plod me around the countryside."
Martin, who has been filming a two-part documentary about working horses for ITV, added: "It's quite a nice way to go."
:: Martin Clunes: Heavy Horse Power is on ITV on Thursday, February 7.


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Location: Wheat, Sorghum and Forage Research
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Project Type: Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
Start Date: Aug 1, 2011
End Date: Jul 31, 2017
This regional CAP project will develop sustainable bioenergy production systems for the Midwest or North Central States of the USA based on perennial grasses grown on marginal croplands in the region. The Bioenergy CAP project has eight different components. ARS scientists in the Northern Plains Area, Midwest Area, and Northeast Area are participating in two components "Feedstock Development" or breeding and "Sustainable Production Systems" or management. Specific objectives are to develop improved cultivars of switchgrass, big bluestem, indiangrass, and native legumes for the North Central USA for conversion to liquid fuels in biorefineries with an emphasis on pyrolysis. Improved management practices will be developed to optimize biomass yields and feedstock quality while reducing economic costs and inputs and enhancing the environmental benefits of utilizing perennial grasses in production systems on marginal lands.
Feedstock development work will be conducted by ARS-Lincoln (K. Vogel) and ARS-Madison (M. Casler). Breeding work at Lincoln will develop improved grasses and legumes for the central latitudes of the USA while Madison will develop improved grasses for the northern latitudes. Current work on switchgrass for biomass energy and forage breeding of big bluestem, indiangrass, and native legume will be expanded to include breeding for biomass energy. Sorghum will be used as a model species to test effect of changes in biomass quality on pyrolysis yields. Feedstock production work (R. Mitchell) will have system analyses trials in which large plots (about 0.5 hectare) will be used to obtain sustainability information including C sequestration, greenhouse gas, economic, and system productivity information. Factor analysis trials will have small plot studies that will be used to address specific problem areas such as fertilizer rates, harvest dates, herbicides, and other management variables.


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For centuries, when a man needed extra support and protection for his feet, he would lace up a good pair of boots. Your grandpa or great-grandpa probably had a solid pair of leather boots in his shoe collection. During the frontier days, a good leather boot was an essential piece of clothing. Industrial workers did and still do wear boots to protect their dew beaters. Returning soldiers would often continue to wear their military issued boots when they returned from war back to civilian life. Consequently, the leather boot was common among men.
After conquering the frontier and moving from the factory floor to a cubicle, men replaced the boot with sneakers and dress shoes as their go-to footwear. But just because you're not out chopping wood doesn't mean you can't wear boots. A nice leather boot can class up your casual wardrobe and make you look ruggedly handsome. And because of their solid construction and timeless look, a quality leather boot can last a lifetime (and more) instead of the 1-2 years that you may get out of today's mass produced nylon mesh shoes. In other words, a good boot is a good investment.
If you've been wanting to add a nice pair of boots to your wardrobe, you're in luck. We're giving away a free pair of the new Wolverine 1,000 Mile boots from Wolverine's Heritage Collection. The Wolverine 1,000 Mile boot is based on the original design from 1914 and it's uber-manly. Have I whet your appetite yet? Read on to find out how you can get your hands on a pair.
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Sometime very late Friday night or very early Saturday I will start the draft.
We will not be using a draft clock so "technically" you will have as long as you need to make your selection.
However..... other than an unforseen emergency I see no reason anyone should take longer than 12 hours to make a pick. The draft is starting early and might last as long as 12 to 14 days. There's no rush to complete it, we have about 30 days before the season tips off, so we'll have more than enough time.
I ask everyone to be considerate of their fellow owners and make every effort to draft on a timely basis.
Please be aware that there will be delays!
No matter how prepared we are, there are always owners that slow the draft down. These delays are frustrating, complaining only adds to the problem.
Please remember that I'm taking steps to address any slow downs
Do not switch to AUTO PICK
There is a feature labled TURN ON AUTO PICK, on the draft page just below the SAVE CONTINGENCIES and DROP CONTINGENCIES features. Do not use this option! The computer will select players at random and not in a good way either.
Since everyone will be on the site over the next couple of weeks it might be a good opportunity to put your drafted players up for a multi-positional vote. There are some forwards that should be listed as center-forwards or guard-forwards.


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Zak Farrow scored five goals to help North Leigh beat Banbury Irish 10-0 in the Giles Sports Witney Youth Under 14 A League.
A brace from Finlay Heritage plus other goals from Jake Denton, Callum Davies and Brendan Neale completed their tally.
Meanwhile, North Leigh travelled to London last week to take on QPR's academy team in four 20 minute games.
They were invited there by QPR's chairman and Caterham F1 owner Tony Fernandes, who also sponsors North Leigh.
Katie Appleton and Charlotte Calvert were on target as Stonesfield Strikers won the Under 13 League final with a 2-0 home win against Banbury United in the Oxford Mail Girls League.
Tower Hill Vixens lost 1-0 to Oxford City in the Under 11 League final, Millie Collier the scorer.


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OAKLAND — Oakland's embattled American Indian Model Schools may have pulled back from the brink of closure by cutting ties with the controversial founder Ben Chavis, who was accused of improperly channeling millions of dollars to himself and his wife.
The AIM Schools board gave Chavis notice on Jan. 12 that he could no longer have a role in running the institution, a demand made by district officials who concluded last fall that the organization failed to protect against corrupt fiscal practices.
The final decision to revoke the charter is in the hands of the Oakland school board, which will make a decision on March 20.
The AIM Schools board appointed former OUSD trustee Sylvester Hodges as interim director.
Chavis is forbidden from contacting faculty or staff except as a parent of children enrolled in the award-winning but controversial institution. All contracts involving Chavis have been suspended or eliminated. However, he still owns the 171 19th Street building, which houses one of three AIM Schools.
Now the board is scrambling to find alternative locations.
"This is not an easy task," AIM Schools Trustee Toni Cook said Wednesday.
The investigation began in response to a whistle-blower complaint of fraud. State auditors spent months examining the charter organization's records. A report issued in June cited evidence that Chavis and and his wife, Marsha Amador used public funds for the schools to enrich themselves.
Auditors found $3.8 million in questionable expenditures, rife with conflicts of interest, from construction contracts and lease agreements to mandatory summer programs going to Chavis' companies — all while Amador handled the books. At one point, Chavis served on the governing board while he was director.
Alameda County superintendent of schools Sheila Jordan forwarded the case to the District Attorney's Office, which is still reviewing it.
OUSD trustees gave the organization 60 days to remedy the problems — tightening its oversight, instituting new conflict-of-interest enforcement, and assuring the board that Chavis and Amador would be separated from "all aspects of AIMS operations."
The AIM Schools board finally responded in January.
Communication with OUSD officials had broken down, said Cook, who became board president in January. She joined the board in October 2012.
Chavis' methods have long been controversial. But the school's test scores rank among the highest in the district and parents and pupils have vehemently defended the schools.
"If the founder did do something wrong I beg you do not sacrifice this school," Isha Edgerly, a mother of a seventh grade AIMS student told trustees Wednesday during an emotional hearing. "Go after him, but let our school be."


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Michael Lopez, born In December 11th 1925, passed away on November 14th 2013 in Los Altos, CA. Born in Winters, Michael attended high school in Davis, CA. He was the second of five children from a farming background. Michael was a paratrooper in WWII and helped General MacArthur fulfill his promise to return to the Philippines. While serving he was awarded a Purple Heart. Post WWII, Michael earned his bachelor's degree from San Jose State University and upon graduation moved on to work in the semiconductor industry. He found a home with Lockheed Missiles and Space where he spent 30 years.
Michael's passing was preceded by that of his wife of fifty five years, Gloria. He is survived by two sons Stephen (Molly) and Thomas (Amanda Hamilton), granddaughter Isabella, nephews Dennis Campos (Nancy), Dave Campos (Jan Martin), grandnephews Paul Campos, Jake Campos and grandniece Jessica Campos.
Services have been held. We ask that no donations or gifts be sent to the family, but encourage you to give to your favorite charity and/or church. Michael was a man who's word you could always take to the bank with interest. He will be dearly missed by all he touched.


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Usually, you already hear the sounds of the cow-bells before the Alpine pasture comes into view. And once the lush green meadows emerge into view from behind the last of the trees, it's like balm on the spirit of every tired walker. In the lodges, often heated by traditional wood-burning stoves, you can get home-made cheese and bacon almost everywhere. And should you choose to enjoy a picnic high up here, in the evening sun, you will have the sense that you can rarely be this close to heaven.
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...since they've already ruined One Shining Moment.
I figured after Luthor Vandross died it'd be a long time before they changed it. Nope, didn't even make it 5 years. But I figured Jennifer Hudson is good, so can't be that bad.
I'm sorry, but that was bad. Maybe I need to rebalance my speakers, but there were some lines so soft I couldn't even hear over the accompaniment. And whose bright idea was it to show her at all, let alone over and over again, in an empty studio no less. Very strange. There were so many scenes I saw over the last 3 weeks that I said "That'll make it", but didn't, because they needed to show her.
Oh well, at least Purdue didn't win, I'd really have been pissed then if that was ours.


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A female lemur carries her newborn to a new nest site in her mouth.
Yikes! It's been a while since I've had the chance to post here! Hopefully, you've been keeping up with our day to day doings on Facebook and Twitter so you haven't really missed anything. Today, I thought I'd write a blog post about a blog post – how very Meta of me.
Recently, the Sacramento Zoo mentioned us on their blog in an article about their male Snow leopard, Ramir. Ramir is going to be joining us here at Potter Park, which is really great news! We talk a lot about getting animals in and sending some of ours off to other zoos all of the time and as you can imagine, it's a complicated process. For the Snow leopards, all of the zoos follow the lead of the Snow leopard Species Survival Plan (SSP for short). The SSP keeps records of all of the animals in captivity and helps zoos determine breeding plans for the longevity of the species. This is how Ramir was chosen to come to Potter Park. Our hope is that he'll be a good match for our female Snow leopard, Serena.
In all, Potter Park Zoo currently participates in 19 SSP programs ranging from Amur tigers to Puerto Rican Crested toads. In fact, our Zoo Director is the SSP Coordinator for the Sumatran tiger program. There are more than 115 AZA SSP programs in total, which means a lot of constant collaboration between organizations all over the world.
We're excited to be getting Ramir from Sacramento Zoo. I'm sure he'll get a nice warm reception from our keepers, volunteers and visitors when he arrives. Keep in touch as the story unfolds!


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I've had my Ford Focus Zetec 1.8, 06 plate for 5 years.
Overall I love my car. It's comfortable, spacious and nice to drive. It does about 40 miles to the gallon and is reasonable to insure. However I have experienced a couple of "known" Focus faults.
The first fault came about a year after buying the car. One morning I got in the car to go to work, turned the key in the ignition, and absolutely nothing happened. It was completely dead. I called breakdown cover and after trying all sorts to try and figure out the problem they gave up and towed me to a garage. The problem turned out to be a known fault with my model of car. The dashboard had basically died and the whole thing needed to be replaced. Ford were useless and were going to charge me a small fortune. I ended up taking it to an independent garage which specialised in electrics and it cost me £600.
The second fault came just a month ago, and this is a fault which can happen in a lot of Fords. I discovered this when a headlight bulb had blown and I went to change it. You open the bonnet by flipping over the Ford logo on the front of the car which reveals a keyhole. You then use your car key to release the bonnet. On this occasion I turned the key and nothing happened. The bonnet was stuck closed. On calling my usual garage they advised me that they have seen this many times before and that it had to go to Ford. It cost over £200.00 to have the barrel replaced at the Ford garage, just so that I could open my bonnet!
I think most cars have known faults, so I wouldn't tell anyone not to buy a Ford Focus on the basis of the above. However it's useful to know these things! Other than these two things in the last 5 years it has been reliable and has been pretty good considering it's now got over 95000 miles on the clock. Overall, although not the most exciting car, it's been a pleasure!
I have had my ford focus for a year now, it's a 99 1.8 zetec. I have had problems with the car since I bought it some minor and some a bit more serious. The small problems I have with my focus are the self return on the indicator is broken and the return spring for the gear stick was brocken. The later was easy to repair and I bught a spring from ford and did the repair my self but repairing the indicator return involves buying a new part which is around £40 and involves removing the airbag so I have just put up withit. The one major problem I had when I got the car is that it started revving by itself and would rev up to 4000 revs and stay there which was a bit embarressing when you had to stop anywhere and you looked like you were revving at people crossing the road. Also it tended to accelerate by itself. I got a new throttle potentiometer which helped a lot but the revs are still erratic at times. The idle on the focus is also very erratic and the revs can also die which is not good because some times the engine cuts out which was not good when approaching a round about. When the car does drive normally though I found that the car handles very well and is fun to drive when it's not being temperamental. The ride is very good and the car generally irons out bumps in the road very well. For a car that is only insurance group 6 it is quite quick and comes to life once you get over about 3.5 revs. The car is also very practical with plenty of boot space and room in the back for passengers and being a hatchback is very easy to park. I am looking to get a new car because of the problems I have had with the revving. Although the car is a lot better than before it was before being repaired I am still looking to sell the car now because it is just annoying to drive when the revvs go up and down.
I bought a 1999 's' Registered ford focus back in 2008 off my (ex) partner who had upgraded to a newer model. I'd had a number of years experience as a passenger in the vehicle, and occasional driver but never really had a chance to put it through it's paces.
Ford released the first Focus in 1998 to much acclaim, the styling both inside and out made it quickly become the best selling car in Europe. Certainly the inside of the car was revolutionary for the year and price bracket and the smooth curves and slopes made it appeal to drivers of all ages. It came with a variety engines and various styles on top of that. The petrol engine sizes were 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 and the 2.5 (ST) They also did a 1.9 diesel. Mine was a 1.6 and was a good balance between fuel economy and power. The 1.4 was vastly underpowered and required you to keep the revs high to get any kind of performance from it which of course had a negative impact on your fuel economy.
With the 1.6 you can expect, in real road as opposed to factory conditions, to hit 60 mph in a shade over 10 seconds but it feels quicker. The car will make it up to 100 with ease in 4th gear which makes motorway driving fairly easy since you always have the power to overtake when needed. With regards to the handling it does really well considering it's size. It feels much smaller when controlling it round corners and holds it's line well without too much roll at normal speeds and slightly over. Unfortunately it's at higher speeds that it lets itself down a bit as the understeer is a real problem and if you don't know what you're doing the car will happily steer you towards the nearest piece of road furniture. In saying that the throttle is very responsive in 1st and 2nd gear but requires more revs in 3rd to get a decent performance from it.
If you're not going to fling it about like me though then you'll be left with a decent family car. It can be driven with a feather foot on the accelerator and still perform well. The official MPG is around 40 for the 1.6 petrol but I find that under standard to heavy driving I return 31 MPG I know I could do better but I've never been one for hanging around. The market is awash with 3 and 5 door models with a decent 2003 model selling anywhere between £1400 and £2k It's worth investing in the mk2 focus as they changed the bumpers and look a lot better, as a result they are holding their value better than the mk1.
Alloy wheels demand a premium as well and if possible you should look for higher spec models. The ghia was the highest before they bought out titanium on the newer models but it came with an awful lot of wood trim which will alienate some buyers. You should expect to find a CD changer, air con and steering wheel audio controls for your money with at least 2 front electric windows. As a bonus though ford made the quick clear front windscreen standard which is an excellent tool, especially on the frosty mornings.
It's build quality is good and while there is an awful lot of plastic inside the cabin it doesn't feel cheap. There is an option for height adjustable seats and steering which means that driving comfort is vastly improved too. I'm 6'4 and fit behind the wheel with ease.
So what should you look out for on a second hand focus?
Hidden rust is a good place to start, check behind the cover on the front wheel arch as it was never sealed properly and if not cleaned could have years of salt and gunk built up which will cause it to rust, if it's started then you're not going to be able to treat it. Check in the gap where the boot meets the roof as well as that's prone to liquid ingress.
Make sure the cambelt has been done after 90,000 miles or so and if possible choose one with a full service history. There are many of these cars that have been treated badly in their younger years and will only give the new owner more problems as things that were already worn, give out.
I've had a fair bot of work done on my car but then it is 11 years old with 110,000 miles on the clock. The brake pipes have been replaced along with the clutch and 2 new tyres in the last couple of years, it's also developed a strange squeak from the front wheel somewhere that I haven't managed to locate yet. It's all proportionate in cost though and I probably spend around £800 per year maintaining it including the cost of the MOT and tax.
I'll not post the figures on performance and economy on here since they are freely available all over the internet but be assured they are in line with any other car of this size and year. this is one of the better buys you could make in the second hand market and you should hunt for a good deal to get the most car for your money.
I have had my Focus for five years having bought it from nearly new. Overall it has been a reliable car. The servicing is cheap and so are parts. The car drive well, better that the Astra or 307 which are in the same price range, it sticks to the road well and has not let me down yet. Its not too bad on fuel but saying that you could get better. My car has now racked up over 94,000 miles and is starting to show its age with a new clutch and turbo in the last year at an expense of about £1300, a hefty expense but the parts were reaching the end of there expected life. Whilst like most cars it requires specialist knowledge to repair of fix its not so complicated that you cannoot change bulbs/plugs/air and oil filters yourself if you so wished. Would I consider buying one again? Yes I would, which is quite a compliment from someone who previously was not a Ford Fan
I'm actually very pleased with my ford focus. I have the 57 reg 1.8 tdci zetec version with climate pack (not that it has climate control which did confuse me a bit at first!). OK it's not flashy and it's not going to win any races but that's not what I was looking for anyway. I do a lot of travelling and the 51MPG average is saving me a fortune. I love the fact I can put 5 people in and fill the boot to the brim and it still pulls away almost as well as if there was just me in there. The inside is tidy if a bit dull. Certainly nothing to get excited about but it does have everything in the logical place. The car itself is great to drive - it corners well (however it does not have a good turning circle for tight manouvers) and is comfortable to drive. You do not quite a lot of revs to get it moving though as everyone who has driven it so far has had numerous problems with it stalling very easily. There is a bit more road noise than higher range cars such as the audi but then again the focus is a lot cheaper than those and I am more than happy with it
After much deliberation about buying a family car after the birth of our Daughter without having to buy a 4x4 or a saloon car - we settled on a 1.6 Zetec Ford Focus (Petrol and Manual version).
Information from Ford (if you do not want to read all of Ford's information, scroll down to the bottom where I give my opinion):
1.6i Duratec petrol - Manual transmission
Available on: Style, Zetec, Zetec S, Titanium
CO2 emissions: 157g/km (Zetec S) / 159g/km (all other bodystyles)
Annual vehicle excise duty: £155 (first year rate 2010-11)
Fuel efficiency (combined cycle): 42.2 mpg
Key Features:
Bold styling
The design of the Focus is confident, contemporary and utterly distinctive.
What's new?:
We are determined to reduce the environmental impact of our vehicles through technology. Our engineers have worked hard to deliver a Focus that emits less CO2. The result is the innovative Focus ECOnetic, which emits just 114 g/km of CO2; a class-leading level.
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Distinctive bodystyling
Focus exemplifies our progressive Ford kinetic Design principles. Stylish, swept-back headlights and an imposing grille give it an athletic front-on stance. Along its sides, graceful lines sweep down towards the rear, leading the eye to the dynamically styled back bumper with chrome detailing. This is a car you'll love looking at as much as driving.
Manual transmissions are available in five-speed or six-speed. There's also four-speed automatic transmission available on our 1.6-litre and 2-litre petrol engines, and six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission on our 2.0-litre diesel engines.
Petrol engines
These start with the 1.6-litre Duratec petrol engine and extend up to the 305 PS 2.5-litre turbocharged Duratec petrol engine in the Focus RS.
Diesel engines
If you prefer diesel, there are a range of smooth, refined diesel engines to choose from, such as the 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi 90 PS, through to the 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel with 136 PS.
Our diesel engines use the latest technology to combine power with outstanding fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions.
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I had to really research things like the boot size to ascertain whether it would suit our needs of our growing family. As sad as it sounds, I had to measure the pram we wanted to buy to see whether it would fit in the boot. At this stage I had already set my heart on purchasing a Focus and was very disappointed that the pram would not fit in the boot. However, after further research, I discovered that if you choose the option of having the mini spare wheel rather than the full size spare wheel, the space in the boot increases dramatically.
Apparently, the full size spare wheel does not fit very well in the boot underneath it's protective cover and Ford have to insert a lot of protective packaging around it, thus taking up vital space.
The pram fits perfectly in the boot with the mini wheel. You may think, oh typical woman choosing a pram then the car - but believe me a lot of prams are of a similar size and it really is an issue when having a standard car rather than being forced down the 4x4 route. I am sure all you golf players will also measure boot size to fit your clubs and trolleys!!!
Anyway enough of the boot size. The car itself drives very smoothly and has quite a few luxuries such as air conditioning, iPod/MP3 socket, heated front window, adjustable height in the driver seat, stereo controls on the steering inside the car, among many others in addition to being spacious.
If you have children, I would certainly recommend purchasing the ClimAir made to measure sunblinds for this car which gives it 90% UV protection - they are well worth the money and allows my Daughter to relax in the car without the sun glaring in her face. I had tried all the normal sun blinds and shades which really do not cover the entire window - defeating the object of their use!
Due to being short, I do find it difficult to see properly out the rear window when reversing into a space. However, I have now managed to judge the distance and had wondered whether I should have opted for one of those annoying reversing sensors! This car is fantastic at handling and is a smooth ride. Surprisingly though my previous car (a Fiesta) had more oomph when driving off from lights - but hopefully it's because this is a new car and needs wearing in (not that I am a girl racer or anything with my Baby in the car!)
It costs approximately £58 to fill up the tank and you can get approximately 420 miles out of a full tank.
I own a 2002 1.6 Zetec. I have had this for 3 years and it has served me well. It is a rather dull car in all honesty, but it's reliability and comfort really makes it the type of car I would probably get again in the future, subject to me winning the lottery and buying an Impreza.
The handling is really smooth and with Hancook tyres it grips the road in everything apart from snow. I drive it 50 odd miles a day, along windy country roads. The 1.6 is not enough to be able to hurtle past anyone and everyone, but when you do encounter the inevitable cautious driver doing 40mph, slipping it into 3rd and flooring it can easily get you by. The acceleration in general, is okay. It's not as quick off the mark as my old Astra 1.6 GSi, but it is much smoother. I find that tootling along at 60 in fifth, with my foot barely on the gas, makes the engine run very quietly and economically. I think I must get high 40's mpg like this.
I have not had anything go wrong with it yet (touch wood) so am impressed with the reliablility.
Inside, the seats are comfortable. Not really much more to say on that but I have found it is also comfortable to sleep in, in emergencies.
The boot is deceptively spacious. Plenty of room to pull out the parcel shelf out and stick a few dogs in the back! Or your shopping!
The standard stereo and speaker system are quite simple to use. I listen to techno, loudly, often, and I think it is just shy of the loudness I wish it was. For the normal person, it will be plenty.
Overall, I would recommend this to pretty much anyone. It is about as economic as a Fiesta or Fushion, and so for the extra room I would definitely go for this.
I'm currently driving a Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 Petrol. It's a great car! The car is now 9 years old but is in great nick, it has certainly lasted well but hasn't had much use over the period. The usual suspects are starting to appear, a little rust on the bottom of one of the back doors and a little rust on the inside of the bootlid. Apart from that though, it is lasting amazingly well.
The handling of this car is great, for a bog standard not really sports orientate hatchback. The chassis copes with most fast driving situation on the road, wouldn't be anywhere near useful on a track though, just trying to give some perspective on road driving. The suspension is relatively stiff, gives comfort but still gives you some grip in the corners. Where this car is let down is the engine though, it just isn't gutsy enough for short space overtaking or getting anywhere with a heavy load. It is nippy enough for around town though, more than adequate in fact.
The fuel consumption is pretty variable depending on use, around town and things like that it is very good. On the motorway however it plummets. The 1.6 engine just isn't economical at high speed, the same applies when zipping around country roads. There is no actual fuel consumption guage but just by judging the time between refils, keep it away from high speed stuff!
A great car in my opinion, it provides a comfy 5 seats for a small family hatchback. It has a decent boot for a hatchback and is not an expensive car. Result!
Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec has to be one of the most reliable cars out there in the market today. Having owned my Focus for over three years it has only played up on me once, but soldiered on and got me home nevertheless (all will become apparent later :-)
The servicing costs are relatively cheap, or as cheap as they can physically be for a car due in part to the high numbers of these cars on the road. Spares for indicators etc are extremley easy to come by, I recommend taking a trip to your local scrap yard where I promise you there will be some ford Focus's.
The only problem the car has given me, and the only extra cost apart from the annual service/tax/Mot etc is that my Coil pack went in the car which I believe controls spark plug timings. The mechanic said it is quite a common problem in these cars once over a certain mileage. The car limped home on two cylinders, as well as getting itself to the nearest garage without having to call the AA out.
The drive is extremley good with suspension and cornering that you would expect to find in a much higher priced car. MPG is good when you don't keep your foot to the floor and is an ideal car for trips to the dump or long stints eating up the motorway miles. The car does not feel underpowered in any way and handles superbly.
i bought an 09 focus zetec 1.6, as everyone says, the steering and comfortable sports seats are superb. The air/con, cd/radio, interior and quick clear windscreen are the usual ford standard. it really is a very smooth drive, although i find it a bit sluggish from first to third. as for fuel costs, im averaging 38 mpg which is really good. ive done a lot of motorway driving recently and the focus is first class for comfort on a long drive. on country roads the sports suspension and superb steering give it excellent handling on those twisting b roads. Appearance wise, with the new shape of the bodywork, alloys, front fog lights, the focus looks great. Overall i am happy with my focus,it lives up to what you would expect from a 1.6 engine. Bad points are, a bit slow in low gears and the soundproofing could have been better. overall verdict, great to drive,cheap insurance, good fuel economy and nice looking, a winner.
I own a 1.8 zetec focus and i have to honestly say that it is the most reliable car i have ever owned. For mundane tasks like taking rubbish to the tip, taking children to sports games etc its roomy, comfortable and the 1.8 engine does go - ish. Ride and handling is superb, the best bit of the car and it rightly should get all its paludits it has over the years.
Mine came with CD player, alloys and metalic paint as standard, and when its comes to servicing it cost me just over £100 for a service and change of spark plugs, spares are so easy to come by as well which gives piece of mind. I reckon im getting about 30-32 mpg per cycle which is a tad dissapointing if im honest and is a lot less than the old VW golf that i used to own before this car
Knight in shinning armour- at least thats what i like to call it. I've bought this special edition version of Fords well aclaimed Focus several months back. To date i have had no problems. The drive is excellent. The looks are second to none. The insurance is cheap (especially if bought through Ford own insurance group). What else could you want from a car. As driving into town you just see pedestrians heads turn as driving past. Being a collection model it has a unique look, with good standard features. To add extra packs such as traction control you dont have to dig deep into the pocket, which is the beauty about buying a Ford. The 3-door model gives the collection a sportier look, but 5 door can be more practical.
I was in the market for a new car, and had heard lots about the Focus, so along with the VW Golf, Seat Leon, Vauxhall Astra and Renault Megane, it went on my test drive list. I can honestly say that the Focus was by far and away the best drive. Suspension is firm but flexible, accelleratio The only car that came close was the Leon. The Golf was nice enough, but nothing special, and very pricey. I went for this model cos it had the sporty trim (mesh on the bumpers instead of the standard slats, circular fog lamps, rear spoiler), this makes it stand out from the other million Focus' on the road. Apart from that it is identical to the 1.8 Zetec in every other way. Nice bit of power on the motorways, but just as easy to drive around town. I can get about 350miles out of a tank that costs about £40 to fill. Very comfortable too seats are firm and the car is very spacious. 4000 miles on it now and now problems with anything (touch wood!). The design is very different to your normal hatchback, but again this only adds to what makes it such a great car to drive.


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cfair wrote:I've said this on DGCR already... but the Anode has knocked 3 discs out of my bag. It is what I wanted to the Warlock to be and more.
You now have to try an opto pure.
oh and while I'm here. Hey MVP stop making your blue anodes so damn dark.


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A coalition of farm, rural and consumer organizations delivered a letter Tuesday to the members of Pres. Barack Obama's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, urging them to recommend rejection of the proposed Shuanghui International Holdings, Ltd. acquisition of Smithfield Foods.
Shuanghuis purchase of Smithfield would transfer ownership of a company that controls more than a quarter of American pork production and buys or contracts another quarter of U.S. hogs.
The proposed deal is expected to shift Smithfield pork production towards exports to feed the Chinese market, which would likely significantly increase retail pork prices for American consumers. And, it would make many U.S. hog producers dependent on a foreign firm for hog contracts and prices, critics warn.
Tim Gibbons with the Missouri Rural Crisis Center said the proposed acquisition is a prime example of how expanded corporate consolidation in agriculture has gone too far, resulting in lack of markets for independent producers, and damaging effects on our rural economies and country.
"The Smithfield purchase turns over American farms to a consolidated, globalized meatpacking industry that leaves rural communities to clean up the waste while China gets the meat, Gibbons said.
The letter was delivered to the cabinet secretaries that make up the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, including Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
It comes on the eve of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee oversight hearing into the proposed acquisition of Smithfield.
To read the letter, click HERE.
The letter was signed by the Campaign for Contract Agriculture Reform, Coalition for a Prosperous America, Center for Rural Affairs, Contract Poultry Growers Association of the Virginias, Food & Water Watch, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, Land Stewardship Project, Missouris Best Beef Co-Operative, Missouri Farmers Union, Missouri Rural Crisis Center, National Family Farm Coalition, National Farmers Union, Nebraska Farmers Union, Organization for Competitive Markets, Rural Advancement Foundation InternationalUSA, R-CALF USA and Western Organization of Resource Councils.
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Overnight, Sen. Lou Correa expanded his constituency by more than 411,000 residents this week and now represents coastal areas like Huntington Beach and Seal Beach in addition to his central Orange County district.
But the Santa Ana Democrat isn't on some power trip. He, along with 20 other state senators, has been assigned to temporarily represent additional regions outside of his district because of a bizarre quirk in state election procedures.
Since the 1970s, millions of Californians have, temporarily, gone without having a state senator every decade. This occurs after redistricting, when new legislative districts are drawn to reflect changes in the population. Redistricting has no effect on Assembly representation, because all Assembly members are elected every two years.
But senate elections are staggered — half are elected during one cycle, half during the next. This staggered schedule, combined with the redrawing of district lines, inevitably means that some regions are going to slip through the cracks during the two years immediately following redistricting.
In December 2011, the Orange County Register and the (Riverside) Press-Enterprise analyzed election maps and identified all of the regions statewide where residents will not have a senator during the 2013-14 legislative session.
To address this problem, the Senate routinely assigns senators to temporarily cover the unrepresented areas. The assignments were doled out this week and Orange County's four senators each received areas. In fact, most of the Orange County lawmakers were assigned sizable populations, in part because Orange County has almost an entire senate district unrepresented this cycle.
Because of the staggered nature of Senate elections, the vast majority of the region once represented by former Sen. Tom Harman won't have a senator until after the 2014 elections.
But residents in that district and others unrepresented areas shouldn't worry. If they have problems, they can always contact the senator assigned to temporarily cover their region.
Correa has been asked to pick up the largest unrepresented population, in places like Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos and Fountain Valley. (Click here to see a map of the region's Correa is temporarily representing.)
Sen. Mark Wyland, R-Oceanside, whose district includes a piece of Orange County, is picking up 226,000 residents in Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Coto de Caza and Rancho Santa Margarita. (Click here to see map.)
Sen. Mimi Walters, R-Irvine, was assigned 141,000 additional constituents in places like Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills and Aliso Viejo. (Map.) Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff of Diamond Bar, whose district also includes a piece of Orange County, was assigned 85,000 additional residents, but none of them are in Orange County.
For more information about this strange phenomenon, click here see a special website the Senate has created.
Click here to see an interactive map of the unrepresented areas produced by the Press-Enterprise.


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Popular property highlights
Located in Central Pattaya, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Central Festival Pattaya Beach and Pattaya Memorial Hospital. Pattaya Beach and Hard Rock Cafe are also within 15 minutes.
Hotel Features
Catch some rays at the nearby beach or spend the day relaxing at Hilton Pattaya's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants.
Room Amenities
All 302 rooms boast deep soaking tubs and offer WiFi and balconies. 24-hour room service and wired Internet are standard, as are LED TVs with satellite channels.
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Hotel Amenities
Hilton Pattaya features a full-service spa, 3 spa tubs, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.
Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. 5 meeting rooms are available. This luxury hotel also offers a children's pool, a nightclub, and a 24-hour fitness center. For a surcharge, the property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary.
Hilton Pattaya has designated areas for smoking.
- Year Built 2010
- Number of floors - 34
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
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- Total number of rooms - 302
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
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- Free valet parking
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of meeting rooms - 5
- Conference center
- Snack bar/deli
- Free self parking
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 3
- Shopping on site
- Steam room
- Children's pool
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Snack bar/deli
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Playground on site
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( THB 300 per day ), Wireless internet access ( THB 300 per day )
Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( THB 300 per day )
Free self parking, Free valet parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Satellite TV service
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Wired Internet access (surcharge)
- In-room safe
- Room service (24 hours)
- Pillow menu
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.
Edge - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Flare - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Drift - This coffee shop is located on the beach. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Horizon - This beachfront restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
Nearby Things to Do
3 spa tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Fitness classes on site
- Playground on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
Eforea Spa at Hilton has 6 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.
- Hot stone massage
- Swedish massage
- Thai massage
- Sports massage
- Number of treatment rooms 6
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Mud bath in spa
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 1850 per night.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Resort fee
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: THB 550 for adults and THB 275 for children (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: THB 300 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room wired Internet: THB 300 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: THB 300 per day (rates may vary)
- Airport shuttle fee: THB 5000 per vehicle (one way)
- Rollaway bed fee: THB 1850 per night
Hotel Name
- Hilton Hotel Pattaya Thailand
- Hilton Pattaya Thailand
- Pattaya Thailand Hilton
- Hilton Pattaya Hotel
- Hilton Pattaya
- Hilton Pattaya Hotel Pattaya
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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Cards drop finale after bumpy eighth inning
Boggs seeking turnaround after difficult start to season
PHILADELPHIA -- Mitchell Boggs' latest agony culminated with a go-ahead RBI hit by Ben Revere that almost took the reliever's hat off and a three-run homer by Erik Kratz that landed in the left-field stands. But it started with him muffing a soft grounder on what Boggs said was his best pitch of the inning.
"My breaking ball to [Michael] Young was a great pitch, exactly what I wanted it to be," said Boggs, who momentarily had the ball in his glove before it rolled away behind him. "I should have caught that ball, most Major League pitchers catch that ball 100 percent of the time. It was right to me."
Instead of two outs and nobody on in the bottom of the eighth, the Phillies, who had twice erased one-run deficits, had the winning run on base. Young went to third on Domonic Brown's single to left-center and scored on Revere's smash up the middle. Kratz unloaded on an elevated first-pitch fastball and closer Jonathan Papelbon finished off the Phillies' 7-3 victory that gave them a split of the four-game series.
"I don't know what happened," said Boggs, who three weeks into the season has two blown saves, an 0-2 record and a 12.46 ERA. "[Maybe] I thought it was further away than it was and it caught me on the heel of the glove. But that is an out every day of the week."
However long it takes to get Boggs straightened out, manager Mike Matheny vowed to take all the time needed.
"It's all about confidence," Matheny said. "He is a very confident guy but he has had some tough circumstances.
"He is going to get over it and he's going to get over it real soon. We need him to get over it real soon. He has to get it right and the only way that is going to happen is by pitching. He is going to be a big part of what we have to do moving forward."
The Cardinals' bullpen, statistically the worst in the National League in nearly every category coming into this series, appeared to be taking a major step forward this weekend with eight consecutive scoreless innings -- until Laynce Nix greeted Fernando Salas, who relieved Jake Westbrook in the seventh, with a game-tying double.
Salas came back to strike out Jimmy Rollins and get a groundout from John Mayberry Jr., then Randy Choate got Chase Utley to ground out to get the Cardinals out of the inning still tied.
Matheny went to Boggs, the Cardinals' bread-and-butter eighth-inning guy in 2012. "He was the best guy we had to go with right then," said Matheny, and a groundout by Ryan Howard was a good start to proving the manager correct until Young's single bounced away before it was bomb's away.
"These guys played too hard tonight for me to come in and do this," Boggs said.
Among the letdown was Westbrook, who gave up his first earned runs of the season in the first when Utley singled in Rollins and Howard scored Mayberry with a sacrifice fly, then settled in nicely. Allen Craig's seventh-inning single scored Jon Jay, who had reached on a throwing error by Utley, to inch the Cardinals back ahead 3-2, but Salas, who relieved Westbrook after Kratz led off the seventh with a ground single, couldn't hold it and Matheny called on Boggs to start the eighth.
"I just wasn't able to get my sinker to the bottom of the zone," Boggs said. "That's why I am here, pounding to the bottom of the zone.
"I thought I had a really good camp. Sitting here on April 21, this is not how I envisioned this season starting. Or any part of my season being like this. But it is happening and I am right in the middle of this.
"There are a couple of ways I can handle this, either feel sorry for myself and make excuses and hide from it, or face it and get better. And that's what I think I am going to do."
Jay Greenberg is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I just wanted to bring to your attention the...
Buddhist Cultural Centre's Bookshop
I found this link originally on the Links page of Access To Insight.
I ordered a stack of books from them recently, and found their prices to be really good (even if the postage rates are only so so).
They also have a very diverse and extensive range of books, many I'd never even heard of before. Just be careful when ordering to ensure that you order the books with the EN (English) label... unless you enjoy reading Sinhalese of course.
The prices are in $US, so if your local currency is faring well in comparison to the $US, it might be a good time to invest in some Dhamma Books!
Feel free also to share links to other good sources of Dhamma Books!


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FORT WORTH, Tex. RadioShack announced the company will introduce Verizon Wireless in nearly 450 Sam's Club wireless kiosks that it operates nationwide. Verizon will make its hand-held devices and services available through Sam's Club wireless kiosks operated by RadioShack effective Oct. 1.
"With the addition of Verizon to our kiosk operations, we've established important relationships with all four major wireless carriers in the United States," said Julian Day, chairman and CEO of RadioShack. "As consumers' wireless decisions become more complex, we're prepared to help them sort out the best choice to stay connected on the go."


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The Blue Mountain Sage Sangha will hold a 1/2 day meditation on Sunday April the 14th.
We start with a ceremony at exactly 1:00pm, so be here no later than 12:45pm and we will sit through the whole afternoon. There will be breaks throughout the day. The program ends at 6:00pm and then we will cook and eat together, if you would like to stay.
Bring comfortable clothing you can sit in. There are no zafu to lend so please bring your own zafu or meditation bench. Several chairs are available, though. Cell phones must be on silent and left outside of the hondo along with your packed beverages and snacks.
This event is free but you can leave a contribution in the dana box.
What to expect? Family-style Dharma practice. Check it out.


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Pedestrian Program Sidewalk Accessibility Request Form
Fairfax County's Sidewalk Accessibility Program requests public input for identifying accessibility issues on sidewalks, such as requests to add curb ramps. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation leads the planning, resource allocation prioritization, and the design and construction of new infrastructure to enable residents with disabilities full access to Fairfax County pedestrian facilities.
Please note that the pedestrian facilities within Fairfax County fall into three major areas of responsibility:
- Maintained by Fairfax County
- Maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation
- Maintained by private property owners
Curb Ramps
New curb ramps include a ramp with a tactile warning surface, landings, and necessary sidewalk transitions. Fairfax County will install curb ramps as soon as funding allows when requested by qualified individuals with disabilities at locations not otherwise scheduled for improvement. The program is not intended to address community concerns other than access for people with disabilities.
To request the construction of a new curb ramp at a particular sidewalk, please complete the following form.
* Indicates a required field.
For other questions or concerns please use our online contact form, or call the Pedestrian Program staff at 703-877-5600 (TTY: 711).


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Wrestlemania Fun Facts
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Keeping with the theme of my Wrestlemania Blogs, Today I'm doing some facts and tidbits about the last 28 Wrestlemanias. So lets get started.
Most Matches at a Wrestlemania PPV
Wrestlemania 4 has produced the most matches in Wrestlemania history with 16 matches. The One day Single Elimination Tournament seen the Macho Man Randy Savage crowned the WWF champion for the 1st time.
Longest Gap Between Wrestlemania Performances.
Ricky Steamboat: 21 years
Ricky Steamboat holds the record for the longest gap bewteen Wrestlemania performances. When Steamboat Wrestled in the Wrestlemania 4 Tournament and returning 21 years later at Wrestlemania 25 against Chris Jericho in a Handi-cap match.... Bret Hart is a distant 2nd with Wrestlemania 13 and a return at Wrestlemania 26 (13 years).
Longest Gap Between WWF/WWE Championship Match at Wrestlemania.
Undertaker: Wrestlemania 13 to 23
The Undertaker holds the record for the longest gap between Wrestlemania Championship matches. When he beat Sid at Wrestlemania 13 and didn't get another shot until his World Title match with Batista at Wrestlemania 23, Ten years later. At Wrestlemania 29 The Rock will beat that record when he faces Cena. It will have been 12 years since Rock was involved in a championship match since walking in as champion against Steve Austin at Wrestlemania 17..
Most time Spent in the Ring at Wrestlemania.
Shawn Michaels: 378.32
Shawn Michaels match time for all his Wrestlemania matches combined is 378 minutes of in ring time. Shawn has Wrestled 17 matches at Wrestlemania which is a average of about 22 minutes per match. The Undertaker is in 2nd place and comes close to Shawns record, The Undertaker's total is 325 minutes and 43 seconds. Undertaker in his 20 match win streak averages about 16 minutes per match.... Just a example, Other Wrestlers like John Cena who clocks in at 154 Minutes and 40 Seconds, Also HHH whos combined match time is 292 Mintues and 36 Seconds and Chris Jericho 154 Mintues and 11 Seconds (Yes John Cena has more in ring time at Wrestlemania than Chris Jericho).
Participated in Most WWE Championship/World Title Matches at Wrestlemania.
HHH: 8 Matches
HHH has competed in the most championship matches. HHH has been involved in 8 Championship matches (Wrestlemania 16, 18,19,20,21,22,24,25). John Cena looks to tie HHH this year when he faces the Rock to make it 8. Cena is in 2nd place at 7 matches (Wrestlemania 21, 22,23,24,25,26,27). Hulk Hogan is at 6 WWF Championship matches.
Best Wrestlemania Debut
Brock Lesnar: Wrestlemania 19
Brock Lesnar is the only man in WWF/WWE History to make his Wrestlemania Debut in the Main event Championship match. Wrestlemania 19 was Brocks first Wrestlemania and not only was he the main event but he won the WWE Championship from Kurt Angle. A close 2nd would be Ric Flair walking in to Wrestlemania 8 as Champion, But Flair lost and he didnt get to main event thanks to Hogan.
Number of Times a None Championship match
Closed Wrestlemania.
5: Wrestlemania 1,8,11,26,28
In the 28 years of Wrestlemania, 5 times Wrestlemania was main evented by a none WWE Championship and World title match. The first time was at Wrestlemania 1 in a Tag match. The 2nd time was at Wrestlemania 8 with Hogan vs Sid. The 3rd time was at Wrestlemania 11 when Bam Bam Bigelow faced L.T.. The 4th time was the Streak vs Career match When Shawn Michaels tried for a 2nd straight year to end the Undertaker's streak at Wrestlemania 26 and Last was the Once in a Lifetime match with Rock vs Cena.
Most Consecutive Appearances at Wrestlemania
Tie Bret Hart/Undertaker: 12
This is as a performer. Bret Hart and Undertaker has wrestled at 12 Wrestlemania in a roll. Undertaker will pass Bret Hart when he makes his 13th Consecutive Wrestlemania appearance at Wrestlemania 29.
Heres Some More Facts
Underertaker has been involved in the most Face vs Face matches (5). Undertaker has wrestled Batista, Shawn Michaels and HHH two times apiece.
HulK Hogan is the only man to hold the title from Wrestlemania to Wrestlemania without losing it ( Wrestlemania 2 to 3).
There has been 3 Career Stipulation matches at Wrestlemania in its 28 year history and in Every match someone has lost their Career. Macho Man to Warrior, Ric Flair to Shawn Michaels and Shawn Michaels to Undertaker.
Yokozuna is the Only man to Wrestle two matches at Wrestlemania two years in the Row (Wrestlemania 9 and 10). At Both Wrestlemanias he won the first match and lost the 2nd.
Shawn Michaels and HHH holds the record for losing the most Championship matches at Wrestlemania. Shawn Michaels has lost at Wrestlemania 11,14,20 and 23. Shawn has been on the losing end of 4 Championship matches and 3 times he was the challenger. HHH has lost his Championship matches at Wrestlemania 20,21,22 and 24.
I look forward to hearing some weird facts in the comment section. On all these facts I did all the research my self instead of looking it up on some site. I just wanted to bring out some Wrestlemania stats that you dont really see on most sites.


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This framed piece of two 12x12" fine embroidered textiles is from sometime in the 1930's from what I am told. It was framed in NYC and I have never taken the backing off to see if there was any more information.
They are beautiful, with strong colors. I wish I could read what it said.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks


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36 Harrier — By George L. Petrie —
Power Trip
|With twice the power of its 36 Express, Hunt's new 36 Harrier is definitely "hairier."
Rarely do I take my wife Jo on boat tests, but when she heard about the new Hunt 36 Harrier, she said, "Sounds exciting. Can I go with you?" Since our home is only about a 90-minute drive from Hunt Yachts' offices in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and it was the first week of a long-awaited summer, it was easy to agree to the mini-getaway day trip. Besides, getting a second opinion is always a good idea.
Strolling down the docks in the quaint New England village of Padanaram, amongst Downeast-style cruisers and trawlers, it wasn't rocket science to pick out the Hunt 36 Harrier; her hard chines, low profile, and open cockpit commanded our attention. Not one to mince words, my wife conveyed her first impression succinctly. "I want one," she said. To be sure, based on looks alone, I couldn't disagree. But I opted to reserve judgment. How would the Harrier perform? Would she do justice to her namesake, the powerful fighter jet that can take off vertically, than blast into supersonic horizontal flight?
As you might imagine, it didn't take long to find out. While I readied the laptop, radar gun, and trim gauge, Hunt vice president Peter Van Lancker graciously offered to plumb the fuel-flow monitors. Never a pleasant task, the job went smoothly, thanks in part to the hinged deck that raises hydraulically, creating a 29-inch-high opening across the width of the bridge deck that affords easy access to the aft end of the engine space. Though it's a great feature, I was pleased to see that there's also a small hatchway forward, alongside the helm, so most routine engine room tasks can be accomplished without having to raise the entire deck.
With our test equipment in place, we found a semisheltered area near the shore of Buzzards Bay to run speed trials. It was just about noon, so the 10- to 15-knot winds had kicked up only about a foot of chop. Our first order of business was to run the acceleration tests; this is done from a standing start, by applying full throttle and then recording speed as a function of time. The test protocol is run several times, on reciprocal courses, and the average results are shown in a graph at the end of this and all other PMY boat test articles. The slope of the curve shows how quickly the boat can accelerate; a steeper curve means faster acceleration.
Well, after the first acceleration run, I thought the radar gun had hiccupped or maybe the laptop skipped because the graph indicated that the Harrier's speed jumped almost instantly from 20 to about 28 knots. We repeated the run, watching the radar gun carefully. Same result, four more times. For the first few seconds of each run, acceleration was brisk but not exceptional. But at around 1700 rpm, the Yanmars' turbochargers kicked in and the Harrier's speed jumped about 8 knots in a virtual heartbeat, a sensation so striking, it made the top speed of 38 knots seem almost anticlimatic. It was now clear how the Harrier had earned its name.
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This article originally appeared in the December 2002 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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This Fall, get ready for a bloodthirsty mix of vampire flick and a gangster film when DEAD CERT debuts for the first time in the U.S and Canada on Blu-ray (SRP $24.99) and DVD (SRP $19.97) September 27, 2011 from Shout! Factory, in association with Black and Blue Films.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIp7KEa88_M"]DEAD CERT[/ame]
DEAD CERT features a strong cast of familiar British acting talent including Craig Fairbrass (The Bank Job), Dexter Fletcher (Kick-***), Billy Murray (Rise Of The Footsoldier), Lisa McAllister (Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes), Steven Berkoff (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo), Dave Legeno (Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince), Jason Flemying (X-Men: First Class) and Danny Dyer (Dead Man Running).
Produced by horror specialists Black and Blue Films and directed by Steve Lawson, DEAD CERT marks a welcome return to the fun, almost-traditional British horror filmmaking style that affectionately evokes the spirit of the contemporary-set movies of Amicus and Hammer.
· Audio commentary
· Making-of Dead Cert
· Theatrical trailer
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Wake Forest coach gives player kidneyEmail Print Comments21 ESPN.com news services
Wake Forest freshman outfielder Kevin Jordan needed a kidney transplant. None of his family members was a suitable match for a donation.
That's when his coach, Tom Walter, stepped in.
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Wake Forest freshman Kevin Jordan has received a kidney transplant thanks to his coach.
Both men are recovering at Emory Hospital in Atlanta after Walter donated a kidney to Jordan on Monday. The lead surgeon on the operation, Dr. Kenneth Newell, said the surgeries went well and that both men are expected to make full recoveries.
"When we recruit our guys, we talk about family and making sacrifices for one another," Walter said before the operation, according to USA Today. "It is something we take very seriously. I had the support of my family, Wake Forest and my team. To me it was a no-brainer."
Jordan, who was selected by the New York Yankees in the 19th round of last year's amateur draft, became ill last January, after he had committed to Wake Forest.
Jordan was diagnosed with a rare condition in which abnormal antibodies were causing his white blood cells to attack healthy tissue in his body. It left his kidneys functioning at 8 percent. He still attended Wake Forest for the fall semester, despite needing 18 to 20 hours of daily home dialysis.
When none of Jordan's family members was found to be a suitable match for the transplant he needed, Walter had himself tested -- a complex process that takes five weeks. At the end of the process, Walter was found to be a strong match.
Walter found out he was a match on Jan. 28 and told the team three days later about his decision to donate. That didn't surprise Wake Forest senior outfielder Steven Brooks one bit, according to Baseball America.
"The Tom Walter I know has been a very stand-up man at all times," Brooks said, according to Baseball America. "When he made a commitment to Kevin, he did it for good and bad. It may be eye-opening for other people, but not for me because that's just the kind of guy he is."
Walter came to Wake Forest in 2009 after the University of New Orleans, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, downgraded its baseball program to Division III. He's expected to be discharged Thursday and hopes to rejoin the Demon Deacons for their Feb. 18 season opener at LSU.
"If [Jordan] makes it back to the playing field, that would be a great story. But I just want him to have a normal life and have the chance to be a normal college student," Walter said, according to USA Today.
Kevin Jordan is taking the semester off to recover from the surgery. He hopes to begin light workouts later this spring and return to Wake Forest this summer, his father, Keith Jordan, told Baseball America.
Keith Jordan said there's no way to describe what Walter's decision means to his family, according to Baseball America.
"It's like divine intervention when you look at everything that happened and how we even got to Wake Forest," Jordan said, according to Baseball America. "And then to meet a coach like coach Walter and look at some of the things he had been through and done, and then to now do this, you just can't express it in words."


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Clarke Recital Hall at the L. Austin Center for Recording and Performance
November 17, 18, 19, 2011 7:30 pm
November 20, 2011 2 pm
Alan Johnson and Dean Southern, program directors
The tale of Orpheus—the mythological figure who charmed beasts and even coaxed rocks and trees with his music and who attempted to rescue his wife, Eurydice, from the Underworld—has inspired countless retellings. Composers from Monteverdi to Gluck to Offenbach to Philip Glass have created operas on the subject. Frost Opera Theater's Visions of Orpheus is a new musical collage which explores the Orpheus legend through its numerous and diverse incarnations.
Free admission, ticket required. Please reserve online.
Limit 2 tickets per request.
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Winter crafts fair Saturday in OP just in time for the holidays
OCEAN PINES – Forty local artisans and businesses will be selling their original works at the 3rd annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Craft Fair at the Ocean Pines Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 3.
"It gives people in the area an opportunity to attend a fair where everything is handmade," said Carol Quinto, co-chairperson of the event and a member of the Pine'eer Arts & Crafts Club, which is sponsoring the fair.
Between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the public can stroll the Community Center, which will be filled with vendors selling original, holiday crafts such as wreaths, photographs, handmade soap, jewelry and stained glass. There will be no charge for admission.
Most vendors are private artists, but some area businesses will participate as well. Before being accepted to sell their crafts at the fair, vendors' applications are reviewed to ensure what is being sold meets appropriate guidelines to provide a wide array of items for attendees.
"We have to know exactly what the products are and that they are 100 percent original," Quinto said.
"You're not going to walk in and see 20 jewelers."
Local artisan Barbara O'Connor will be selling her handcrafted stained glass designs.
"I started this as a project with a friend 10 years ago and can make any design," O'Connor said. Landscapes with wildlife such as birds and seagulls are among her favorite works.
The artist makes individual glass creations, but also can do projects for entire windows. Her stained glass will be for sale and she will take requests for custom work.
In a building directly next to the Ocean Pines Community Center, the Pine'eer Arts & Crafts Club will have an open house where crafts from members of the club will be for sale. There will be door prizes.
"We raise money to give back to Ocean Pines service organizations," Quinto said. She added that the proceeds from their public events are always donated back into the community.
A bake sale featuring goods made by Pine'eer Arts & Crafts Club members will also contribute to those proceeds.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City will be selling food and drinks.
Although this is only the third year of the fall crafts fair, a summer fair has been held every August for the past 35 years at White Horse Park. Because of the fair's success, according to O'Connor, the event has been able to expand to an additional date before the holidays.
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