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WORCESTERSHIRE Rapids suffered an eight-wicket defeat when they opened their Royal London One-Day Cup campaign against Essex Eagles at New Road.
The Rapids were indebted to Joe Leach and Shaaiq Choudhry for being able to set a 239-run target.
They came together at 145-7 and plundered an unbroken 93 to lift Rapids to 238-7 in their 50 overs.
Leach finished unbeaten on 45 from 34 balls with six fours and Choudhry 44 not out from 36 deliveries with seven boundaries.
But Essex clinched victory with 7.4 overs left as opener Mark Pettini hit an unbeaten 102 and shared century partnerships with Ravi Bopara and Jesse Ryder.
The Rapids were put into bat and lost wickets to the first two deliveries from Graham Napier, who trapped Richard Oliver lbw and then bowled Tom Fell.
Alexei Kervezee blocked the hat-trick ball and then despatched the next delivery for four.
Kervezee and skipper Daryl Mitchell set about repairing the innings as Rapids reached 36-2 by the end of the first 10-over powerplay.
Mitchell cut David Masters for four as the 50 came up in the 13th over.
The stand was worth 59 in 13 overs when Kervezee, having made an aggressive 37 off 39 balls with four fours, played back to spinner Tim Phillips and was adjudged lbw.
Tom Kohler-Cadmore got into his stride and picked up two boundaries in an over from Ryder.
Mitchell looked set for a lengthy innings but, after making 28, became Phillips' second lbw victim with the total on 84 in the 20th over.
Spinners Phillips (2-31), Tom Westley and Greg Smith conceded only 42 runs in a 15-over spell in tandem.
Kohler-Cadmore made 34 from 54 balls with five fours before he fell victim to a leg-side stumping by James Foster off Westley.
Worcestershire took the powerplay at 126-5 off 35 overs and Ross Whiteley survived a run-out mix-up with Ben Cox after Masters dropped the throw at the non-strikers end.
Cox (20) was caught on the mid-wicket boundary off Napier and Whiteley edged behind to leave the County on 145-7 in the 39th over.
Choudhry and Leach joined forces and the former scooped four off Napier (4-59).
Leach lofted the bowler for a boundary as the 50 stand came up in seven overs and the total went past 200 in the 46th. The eighth-wicket duo continued to score freely.
Mitchell McClenaghan (1-59) struck an early blow in reply when Westley (5) tried to pull a quick delivery and Cox took a diving catch.
Bopara and Pettini shared a partnership of 109 for the second wicket before the former was bowled by Leach (1-41) for 59.
Ryder hit four sixes and four fours in his half-century from 38 balls.
Pettini's 100 came up off 112 balls with 10 fours and Ryder was unbeaten on 68 from 51 deliveries with fives sixes and six fours.
The County look to bounce back at Northamptonshire on Tuesday.


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Snape 2 miles. These eight impressive barn conversion cottages are located at Iken Barns on the edge of the River Alde in the heart of the Suffolk Heritage Coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall, home to Aldeburgh Music, these Suffolk cottages offer peaceful holidays for couples, families and groups of friends. These lovely Snape cottages have been carefully renovated and boast an abundance of exposed beams and brickwork throughout, and they all feature open plan living areas with underfloor heating and many of them have a selection of open fires, woodburners and en-suite facilities. Surrounding a courtyard, six of these Suffolk cottages are all on the ground floor, with one being all on the first floor and the other one being over two floors, plus they all have access to communal gardens which lead down to the tidal Iken Bay with its own small sandy beach. All of these Suffolk holiday cottages are dog-friendly and there is a good selection of footpaths and bridleways both on the doorstep and nearby. Iken Barns are perfectly located for use of the estuary which is suitable for kayaking (kayak hire is available by arrangement with the owner) and for cycling both on and off road in nearby Tunstall Forest, plus there is a livery yard on site with stables for horse riding. Many of these cottages near Snape Maltings boast magnificent far-reaching views across the Alde Estuary between Snape and Aldeburgh and the area is renowned for its exceptional variety of birds, seals and otters. These superb Suffolk cottages are a short coastal drive from the popular seaside towns of Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Southwold, or for exploring heritage sites such as Orford Castle, Framlingham Castle, Orford Ness and Sutton Hoo. Just short drives away are the market towns of Woodbridge and Framlingham, plus further inland you can experience the famous medieval town of Lavenham. Iken Barns cottages can accommodate up to 32 guests and has the advantage of a beautiful function room for groups of guests, perfect for small group celebrations during your stay. These are eight fabulous Suffolk cottages that will provide a holiday experience that will live long in the memory.
The property
This cosy ground floor barn conversion cottage is located on the Iken Barns complex near to Snape Maltings in Suffolk.
This Suffolk cottage offers a perfect accommodation for families and has a great deal of character with its exposed timbers and brickwork.
This Suffolk cottage has an open plan living with far reaching views over the countryside on one side and a patio for alfresco dining on the other.
This Snape cottage is perfect for exploring the Suffolk Coast.
Note: This property is next to Refs: 28158, 28161, 28162, 28163, 906229, 906231 and 913879, together they sleep 32.
All ground floor. Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size double (one with basin), 1 x adult bunks. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire.
- Electric underfloor heating with gas fire
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, WiFi, selection of books and games
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair on request
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Patio with furniture and shared use of gardens with BBQ area
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 2 miles
- Note: Check-in 4pm.
About the location
Tunstall 3 miles; Saxmundham 4 miles; Aldeburgh 5 miles; Woodbridge 10 miles.
The attractive village of Snape is located on the River Alde in the heart of the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Snape is home to a village store and three pubs, all of which offer excellent locally-sourced food. Just outside the village is Snape Maltings a popular destination on the Suffolk Coast and home to a selection of gift shops and independent stores offering a diverse selection of foods, art and crafts. It also boasts a cafe, tea room and pub and is home to The Snape Maltings Concert Hall, the base for Aldeburgh Music whose festival was founded by Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears in 1948. Just 10 miles from Snape is the market town of Woodbridge which has a wide selection of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. The area is a haven for wildlife and there are a number of popular footpaths from Snape including the Sailors' Path which follows the line of the river to the popular coastal town of Aldeburgh through ancient woodland and heathland. A beautiful and peaceful area that will appeal to holidaymakers all year round.

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Illinois House breaking down where concealed weapons would be allowed
Over the objections of many lawmakers, members of the Illinois House of Representatives went through a marathon nine-hour session Tuesday debating various aspects of a bill allowing people to carry concealed weapons.
The unusual debate started on a hostile note, with State Rep. Jim Sacia shouting, "You folks in Chicago want me to get castrated because your families are having too many kids." Sacia said he used the phrase as an analogy to Chicago lawmakers setting too many restrictions about where guns should and should not be allowed as part of the concealed carry legislation.
From there, lawmakers debated whether guns should be allowed in or near schools, daycares, libraries, public transit and places that serve alcohol.
By the end of the debate, several different amendments passed, but a full bill was never called for a vote.
State Rep. Dennis Reboletti said the process equated to a political game and because legislation was written so broadly, votes could be used against lawmakers in upcoming elections.
On the issue of regulating how close guns should be allowed to get to schools, Reboletti said his vote could be twisted.
"Of course, we all want violence in schools, which is nonsense," he said. "Why can't we do this right? We're the laughingstock of the nation."
State lawmakers are debating concealed carry legislation since a federal appeals court ruled Illinois' ban on concealed carry to be unconstitutional. The court gave the state until later this spring to pass legislation. Many lawmakers have expressed concerns that if they can't agree on where guns should and should not be allowed, then anyone will be able to carry any type of weapon anywhere without any legal consequences.


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Ziplining on Kauai
Capture a bird's eye view of Kauai while soaring at up to 35-miles an hour above its lush valleys, streams and rain forests on an exhilarating zipline tour. These eco-friendly tours will provide you with both a thrilling experience and educational insight into Kauai's rich history.
Enjoy the rush as you soar above a green jungle canopy, 50-80 feet above the ground. Panoramic views surround you as you descend into the forest below. You'll also learn about Kauai's diverse ecosystem filled with rare endemic plant and animal species.
Kauai is home to a variety of ziplining opportunities, each offering a unique aerial perspective of the island's diverse landscapes. Princeville Ranch Adventures (North Shore),Kauai Backcountry Adventures and Just Live (Lihue), as well as Outfitters Kauai (South Shore) all operate zipline courses. All zipline companies will have similar requirements and restrictions. For tour-specific information, please contact each zipline company directly.


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If opening a bed and breakfast or small inn is a dream of yours, or perhaps you want to learn the hospitality business hands-on, you might want to give us a call. We offer volunteer and unpaid internship positions. Learn the bed and breakfast business hands on and then open your own small business. Acorn-is.com offers free Aspiring and Newbie Innkeeper webinars in case you would like to get a bit of general knowledge before joining us for some hands-on training.
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By Varietal
I wanted to create a burger that uses the best ingredients from the whole Iberian peninsula, which includes both Spain and Portugal.
This is a pork burger flavored with achiote paste and other Yucatan spices topped with Asadero cheese and bacon served on a bun loaded with Avocado Sour Cream.
When I moved to Miami, I found I absolutely loved Cuban sandwiches.
I live in Fort Collins, a town along the northern front range of Colorado. Ft. Collins has long been known as a farm and ranch town, but it has a strong Hispanic presence as well.
it's all american burger one b/c it's diffrent who wants the same type of burger over and over. It has a puerto rican flare to it and it's tasty!
I moved just a little north of Miami some 4 years ago and was struck by not only the diversity of cultures but the delicious Spanish foods.
I love jerk seasonings and Caribbean flavors in general.
I love Mexican food and this recipe was inspired by one of my favorite Mexican dishes- carnitas.
one of my favorite dishes pork chops with apples sauce!
I used to live in Florida and ever since I moved away, I have not been able to find a great cuban-style sandwich.


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A year after West Virginia celebrated its 150th birthday, the Charleston law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle is celebrating its own sesquicentennial.
Today, Spilman Thomas & Battle serves local, regional, national and international businesses. The firm has seven offices in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
The firm's lawyers are admitted to practice law in more than 20 states to serve the regional and national needs of its clients.
Those clients range from major Fortune 500 companies, with thousands of employees, to entrepreneurial start-up businesses. Over the past 20 years, the firm has gown from 100 employees to 267 today — including 133 lawyers, along with paralegals and other staff members.
The firm just published a book about its long history, "Spilman Thomas & Battle's History of Service: The First 150," which was written by Elizabeth Jill Wilson, a former news reporter and press secretary for Gov. Gaston Caperton.
Wilson spent more than five years digging into historical records, reading microfilms and visiting libraries while working on the book.
"We are a regional firm. We have not grown through major mergers. And every office has close friendships," said Eric W. Iskra, head of Spilman's client relations department.
Benjamin Harrison Smith and Edward Boardman Knight founded the law firm, originally called Smith & Knight, in Charleston in 1864.
During the formation of West Virginia as a state, President Abraham Lincoln had Smith help him resolve issues with land ownership titles in the new state, according to the history.
Knight became a delegate to the West Virginia Constitutional Convention and was the main author of state constitutional provisions governing property taxes and voting rights.
In 1910, Gov. William E. Glasscock chose Spilman lawyer George E. Price to represent West Virginia before the U.S. Supreme Court in a boundary dispute with Maryland. Spilman lawyers were major legal advisers to the shale gas industry when West Virginia led the nation in natural gas production between 1906 and 1917.
"We are humbled to follow in the footsteps of such prominent leaders in the regional legal community. We learned from these men and women to make client goals our top priority," said Michael J. Basile, the firm's managing member. "Drawing upon this wisdom, we have been able to build and maintain long-term, collaborative relationships with our clients. True client focus, coupled with top-quality lawyers who produce A-plus legal work, has allowed Spilman Thomas & Battle to endure for 150 years."
Lawyer Heather Heiskell Jones, who heads the firm's litigation department, said, "Our legal work focuses on our clients, who include corporations, small businesses and individuals. We also charge much lower rates than many firms."
The firm didn't hire its first female lawyer until 27 years ago, but Jones said several are in leadership positions now at the firm.
Lawyer Brian C. Helmick, who heads the firm's corporate department, said his department "covers everything not in the court system, like corporation formation, general contract matters, buying and selling of goods, taxes and real estate transactions — from residential buildings to large companies."
Iskra said, "Our philosophy is to be a business partner with our clients. We see ourselves as part of their team, not just charging for hours of our time. That is not the way we look at things."
Spilman is sometimes paid, Iskra added, by flat fees or through ongoing retainer arrangements.
"Everything we do is to help the growth of this area and the region," Iskra added. "When we help our clients grow, that helps grow the region's economy."
The firm's client relations department often focuses on legal issues like estate planning, wills and corporate transactions.
Jones spoke about other activities. "Each week, a staff member raises money for a charity. Our firm ran a campaign that recently led to a major contribution to CAMC's Cancer Center.
"We have also become a more diverse firm than we were 20 years ago. We make an active effort to have diversity here and in all of our seven offices," Jones said.
In the new book, Iskra states, "Because we are in Charleston, West Virginia, we are able to control costs and keep billable rates lower than other regional and national firms. It puts us in a unique position to offer true value to our clients." The firm now has offices in Charleston; Morgantown; Wheeling; Pittsburgh; Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; Roanoke, Virginia; and Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
In his introduction to the book, DuPont Senior Vice President Thomas L. Sager wrote, "When I look to the future, I envision Spilman will continue to grow and flourish. The same values that have fueled and sustained this law firm from the 19th to the 21st Century will certainly serve it well in effectively meeting the challenges of an increasingly competitive, global marketplace."
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Roberto Rossellini went through a number of artistic "periods" in his life; his very early work for Mussolini's propaganda machine at Cinecitta; his Neorealist work with Rome, Open City (1945) and Germany Year Zero (1948); his films with Ingrid Bergman, who collaborated with him on some of his greatest films of the 1950s, including Stomboli (1950) and Voyage to Italy; and his later TV films in the "historical" period, of which my favorite is Blaise Pascal.
All of his work is luminous and revelatory; here's a brief essay I wrote on Voyage to Italy for Senses of Cinema 51, one of the most unexpected, perhaps, of all his films, for its narrative structure seems to be heading relentlessly in one direction for nearly the entire duration of the film, only to reverse itself with a moment of spiritual triumph in its final moments. It's a stunning piece of work.
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What can you do with a couple of balloons?
(Ideas are welcome!)
Not to worry – I've put together a list of 30 things to do with balloons!
A favorite of ours is balloon badminton!
I blew up a couple balloons and the first thing we did was play Balloon Badminton!
I put together two rackets with paper plates and Henry's drumsticks.
I just scotch taped them on. We did have a couple instances of them falling apart.
You could use paint stir sticks, paper towel holders, or anything long and sturdy! (and staple them instead of using scotch tape!)
Henry and I didn't make it a formal game of Badminton.
If you do, tell me your trick on how to make a preschooler do that…
But we did try a few things:
- Hit the balloon (hand-eye coordination)
- Keep the balloon off the ground (balance/steadiness)
- Hit the balloon back and forth to each other across the play table or other object (team play)
I rarely get pictures to share with you of Henry with a big grin on his face.
Every picture during this activity he has the biggest smile (the only problem I had was taking a picture while trying to hit a balloon!)
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Healthy brain and eye development. Improved behavior and memory. Enhanced reading skills. What if children could receive these benefits from their scrambled eggs or the milk poured on their cereal?
Now, through the process of naturally enriching food products with DHA microalgae, they can.
The Problem: A Dietary DHA Deficiency
Becky Timmons, Alltech's Director of Quality Assurance and Applications Research, shares some information about DHA-enriched eggs.
We are out at the International Production & Processing Expo, commonly known as IPPE, this whole week! This year we're challenging attendees to ask, "What if?" For example, what if we could truly be antibiotic free? What if you could have 4 extra chicks, 5 extra eggs, and 99% livability? What if all of our DHA needs could be contained in just one egg?
Algae are an excellent source of energy and DHA, which is lately the cause of much attention. Microalgae that contain large quantities of high-quality EPA and DHA, the omega-3 fatty acids responsible for proper brain function and immunity health are being commercialized as sustainable alternatives to fish oil. The lipid content of microalgae can reach up to 70%, with high concentrations of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Specific strains have been found to contain a staggering 14% DHA.
Leading off the Wednesday plenary session at GLIMPSE 2020 was Becky Timmons, Alltech's Director of Applications Research and Quality Assurance. Timmons shared Alltech's vision in investing $200 million to develop a heterotrophic algae production facility in Winchester, Kentucky. Using this closed-system technology, algae growth is rapid and efficient under tightly controlled conditions, ensuring an end-product that is highly consistent, traceable, and protected by the Alltech Quality System.
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i know there are many for each step as well as mentions of each step or ideas that fit into each one throughout the canon, obviously every line fits somewhere.
i'm looking for something like the sammaditthi sutta MN 9 is for view, and satipatthana MN 10 is for mindfulness, and anapanasati MN 118 is for right concentration and so on but for each step. or other ideas on what is the single best sutta for each step beyond what i listed above. those are just ones i know of.
so 8 suttas total. each one should completely explain it's step. or whatever you can come up with.


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For tickets to upcoming productions at the Steve Allen Theater, visit trepanyhouse.org.
For the Center for Inquiry, Los Angeles, visit cfiwest.org.
Dear Friends and Patrons of CFI's Steve Allen Theater,
I am pleased to report that 2012 brings with it some exciting changes at our theater. For the past eight years, Amit Itelman, our founding artistic director, has brought a consistent stream of thought-provoking, imaginative, and adventurous productions to our stage. Now, with the new year, Itelman will be leaving CFI to direct his own new independent production company called Trepany House, a multidisciplinary arts organization dedicated to the cultivation of original creative endeavors.
The good news is that Itelman's unique productions will still light up the stage at CFI's Steve Allen Theater. Though not a part of CFI, Trepany House will present its shows at the Steve Allen Theater, allowing you to continue to attend quality theater shows as well as our featured CFI lectures and social activities.
This special arrangement is the best of both worlds for theatergoers and CFI members alike, and we are all very excited about the new possibilities it presents. We thank Itelman for his dedication over the years, and we look forward to working with him in his new endeavor. We trust that you'll enjoy the new Trepany House shows as much as you have enjoyed Itelman's previous productions.
If you would like to learn more about Trepany House productions at the Steve Allen Theater, sign up for their mailing list, or purchase tickets online, please visit their new website: trepanyhouse.org.
Thank you for your support of the Steve Allen Theater! We wish you the best in the new year.
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For almost two centuries the limestone and brick structures of Madison Barracks have helped to protect and preserve our nation. Founded because of the areas strategic importance during the War of 1812, the Barracks has aided our country in every war from the War of 1812 to World War II. Today despite years of abandonment and disrepair the Barracks is once again bustling with activity. In the words of General Jacob Brown (1819) "they will endure for the ages, a monument to the folly and the wisdom of those by whom they were erected". No visitor today can help but awe for this historic place which for so many years, served so many.
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How to Find Figure-Flattering Plus-Size Coats
Full-figured fashionista Nicolette Mason combs the racks to find the chicest coats and outerwear for winter. Button up, ladies!
Here's a little-known fact about Los Angeles natives like myself: We don't own proper coats. Why bother when the weather is 75 degrees year-round? For a tallish, top-heavy girl like me — 5'7", size 16 on a good day with (eek!) a 38G chest — this arrangement proved ideal, sparing me the torture of yet another cramped ?tting room. But then I moved to New York, where owning a good coat is as essential as Chinese takeout. One of my first outings in the city was a trip to the "Women's" section of Macy's, where I settled on a mature black bouclé number with Chanel-inspired white trim — cute, but nothing I'd have chosen if size weren't a factor. I'm sure you've all been there at one point or another.
That was 10 years ago, and thankfully, in the years since, the options for big girls have vastly improved — provided you know what to look for. That's where I come in! As a fashion editor and stylist, I know which cut most flatters every shape. So I devised this list of effortlessly chic coats to get you through the cold winter in style!
1. The Cape: The forgiving silhouette on this runway fave is ideal for relaxed days, when the last thing you want is to be all buttoned up. I love the modern, rain-slicker-ish detailing on this woolen DKNY Jeans poncho. Avoid the mushroom effect by pairing it with an ultra-?tted bottom, like skinny jeans or a pencil skirt.
2. The Bright Car Coat: Talbots' kicky, modern version of the standard-issue winter coat (also available in emerald green, up to size 24) is cut with extra room in the bust and hips. Keep in mind: Bright colors paired with neutrals like gray, black, or navy are consistently slimming — and never boring.
3. The Reinterpreted Trench: La'Dan's Closet specializes in inventive takes on the classics. The "Eye Spy" waist-length trench boasts a gorgeous button-detailed shawl collar. Available in navy, camel, and red, up to size 5X.
4. The Embellished Black Coat: If you're going to buy yet another, make it this standout from Danish brand Carmakoma, whose never-basic black coats are always tricked out with fun, quirky decoration, like oversize buttons on wool peacoats and ruching along rain-jacket bodices.
5. The Faux-Fur Swing Jacket: Glam up your holiday cocktail dresses with this PETA-friendly alternative from ASOS Curve (sizes 16 to 22). The U.K. label has an extraordinary free shipping and return policy, even internationally. Love.
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" Brand: Babyliss / Hair Care Type: Hair Straightener "
Main plus is that they make curling your hair with straighteners a lot easier than with a standard pair due to the slim barrel and cord that swivels avoiding you getting tangled up.
Still straighten hair really well, though I must add that I have pretty limp hair anyway so can't comment about hair that wants to be curly naturally.
There is also a heat setting that allows you to increase or decrease the heat according to what your hair needs, avoiding unnecessarily damaging it if you hair will straighten on a lower setting
Quick to heat up and tells you when it's ready
Includes a heat resistant case
In my opinion, good value for money - I paid around £30 in a supermarket
Cute gold flower design on the front which, I'm ashamed to say, first attracted me to them!
Very few, however because of the slim barrel it does take me longer to straighten my hair than when I had a wider paddle - but that is also the feature that makes curling easier so it's an unavoidable trade off really
When first moving to the UK I had to find a decent straightener immediately as I didn't want the hassle of using an adapter all the time. I found this little gem in Boots for around 25 pounds and I thought it was a good bargain straightener. I thought I would still have to spend a lot more for something that would do a better job but this would do for now. I had always purchased expensive straighteners (150 and up) as no cheaper versions were ever able to straighten my wild curly hair. Upon first use of this it was amazing, it heated up VERY hot (it has 10 heat settings) VERY quickly. It's a good size although I would prefer the panels a little bigger. It took me 10 minutes in total to straighten my hair when normally even with an expensive straightener it would take me around 20-25. I've been here for around 2 years now and I still haven't had to purchase a new straightener. In regards to the curling feature I do find it easier than normal straighteners to curl my hair. The sides of the panels are more curved than normal straighteners which really does help get a better curl. I'd highly recommend this, it gets the job done just as good as one with a 100 pound price tag.
I have owned these straighteners for over a year now, opting for these versus the more expensive brand.Have to say I'm really pleased with them. My hair is neither straight nor curly, but somewhere in between, and I am able to use these for both curls and waves, and for straighter days!The only thing I can grumble about is that over time the paint is starting to rub off from the sides, they are looking a bit worse for wear now!
I have ridiculously curly and bushy/frizzy hair because of the little bit of Caribbean in my blood. So I find straighteners can be a pain when it comes to taming my hair.
I have used many straighteners including GHD's and before these my favourites were a pair of Remingtons, when they broke I needed some new ones! I chose these mainly because they are slim and get up to 230 degrees which for me is the heat I need to use. They are excellent, it only takes me around 30-40 minutes to straighten all of my hair (which is very long). They seem to be able to keep my hair under control all day and night which is something that has never happened before. They heat up super fast and you can create curls.
They come with a heat proof mat and hair sectioning clips. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Yes you can buy cheaper hair straighteners, but the saying goes that - you get what you pay for!
I have just had these straighteners for my birthday - whooppee! the pair I had before had become rubbish - don't reckon they were any good in the first place!
These straighteners come with heat mat which you can also use to wrap around the straighteners whilst travelling. They also come with four hair clips but my hairs fairly thick and I find these just don't hold all my hair up, I tend to use a hair band to tie my hair up letting it down a bit at a time to straighten it.
The straighteners have 10 settings which is great so if your hair is thin you can have it on a lower setting but if it's thick like mine you can have it on a higher setting although becareful it's really hot! They heat up really quickly which is great and I managed to staighten my hair in 10mins which is great.
I use a pre-heat treatment before using which is advisable to avoid heat damage to your hair.
These straighteners are also supposed to be able to curl, I have heard it takes a bit of getting used to but is possible, I had a quick go but got confused what I was doing looking in the mirror!
I like the look of these straighteners as well, they have ceramic plates and are easy to use.
Although these were a gift, I know they were about £30 could've have been in the sale I'm not sure. I have seen them on ebay for £40.
The mains lead is long which is useful, I often find with hair dryers and straightners the lead is too short and I have to sit right next to the socket! so this was a plus.
My hair is wavy and quite dense, which means it can be a bit of a devil to style. My old straighteners, whose top temperature seemed to be about 25 degrees, managed to flatten my hair a bit but did not achieve what I would call a super sleek or poker straight look. Of late I've reverted to wearing my hair in its naturally wavy state, which I like perfectly well, but I have often thought that it would be nice to actually be able to alter my style now and again.
The BaByliss Straight & Curl Straighteners come with a heat-proof mat and four hair clips and have ten different temperature settings, the highest temperature being 230 degrees. They heat up in just 15 seconds so there's no hanging around. For straightening, as you'd expect with such high temperatures, they work very well indeed. The only qualm I have is that the ceramic plates don't sit quite flush. When you close the straighteners, the plates meet at the tip but have a gap of a few millimetres at the bottom. I'd have thought this wouldn't be the most effective design but, then again, I'm no expert on hair straightening technology. It doesn't seem to matter anyway, as they straightened my hair very well. The manufacturer also claims, however, that this device can be used for curling - a claim I would contest. The idea is that you wrap your hair around the straighteners and, due to the straighteners' rounded edge, you can create curls. I followed the instructions in the manual but succeeded only in scorching my hair slightly from holding the straighteners in one place for too long. This might well be down to my own ineptness rather than the straighteners' ineffectiveness, but I was still a bit disappointed that it wasn't as easy to create defined curls as the manufacturer lead me to believe. Hence only four stars.
Overall, though, very good hair straighteners - and other people may well have more success using them as curlers than I did.
Originally written for Amazon.
Parts of this review also on Amazon.
With so many straighteners around it's getting harder to find something unique but after seeing the BaByliss 2082U Pro 230 Straight & Curl I had to give them a go. Provided in the box are 4 sectioning clips, heatproof mat and the sleek black straighteners with gold coloured flowers and nano-ceramic plates.
Heating up to 230 degrees there are 10 different heat settings. The higher settings perfect for straightening but reducing the heat for curling. These straighteners also heat up very quickly so they can be used shortly after putting them on which is great if in a hurry.
Although my hair is naturally straight already, there is a visible difference when using these for straightening but I'm usually disappointed that it completely dulls the shine of my hair when used at the highest heat setting. The plates slide easily through my hair and unlike other models I have tried, don't catch at the ends of the plates causing less damage.
I really wanted these straighteners for their ability to curl though. Technically this is possible with the majority of straighteners if the plates are rounded and flush with the sides but I have found these straighteners are thinner so easier to use specifically for this purpose. The limited instructions provided a rough idea of what to do but it really just took practice and a bit of burning my hair to get the desired effect.
I don't recommend keeping them at 230 degrees like I did at first and ended up tangling my hair and burning the ends. After reducing the heat to around 5 and sectioning my hair properly I managed to get beautifully defined curls. One thing I would say is these curls don't get very close to the roots but start further down the hair because of the method used which might not be ideal for everyone so I would probably recommend something like curling tongs.
With the natural straightness of my hair, the curls do end up more waves by the end of an evening depending on the products I've used on my hair but when straightening the result lasts a lot longer. They are easy to use and the three metre cord is a good length as I'm quite tall and I can still stand straight and use them with ease.
Overall, I do like using these for curling but more likely to use another pair for straightening as I'd rather have a shine to my hair. They do take a bit of practice but I've loved the curling results I've managed to achieve. They would make a great gift but are a little more feminine with the gold flower design.


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Using 3.3mm Screw Tap and Cutting Resistance to Evaluate Bone Quality Around Dental Implant
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified February 2005 by National Taiwan University Hospital.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
National Taiwan University Hospital
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First received: September 12, 2005
Last updated: June 5, 2008
Last verified: February 2005
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Osseointegrated root form implants have been applied successfully in treating fully and partially edentulous patients and patients with single tooth missing. However, the success rate of osseointegrated dental implants was not as good in patients with poor bone quality. The reasons are believed that poor bone quality reduces the initial stability of dental implants and then reduces the success rate. For increasing initial stability of dental implants, some technical modifications are suggested in literature. However, due to lack of an objective method to evaluate bone quality, they are controversial. The purposes of this clinical study are to develop a standard procedure which using cutting resistance measured by Osseocare in surgery to evaluate the bone quality and to compare with the clinical experiences of oral surgeons. The objective outcome, initial stability of dental implant, is measured with Osstell. The analyzed results are also helpful for less experienced surgeons.
|Jaw, Edentulous, Partially Mouth, Edentulous
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Using 3.3mm Screw Tap to Modify the Standard Implantation Procedure and to Measure the Cutting Resistance for Establishing a More Objective Method to Evaluate the Peri-Implant Bone Quality
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|Study Start Date:
|March 2005
Materials & Methods:
1. Patient eligibility: Six implant surgeons will assist the experiment. The subjects are patient who will receive dental implant treatment in Dental department of NTUH. Sixty subjects are offered by six surgeons. They must fully fill the requirements as following
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|30 Years to 60 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- No major systemic diseases
- Mouth opening: > 35 mm
- Missing teeth at anterior or premolar area and willing to restored by implantation
Exclusion Criteria:
- Uncomfortable or other condition occurring in the surgical procedure make the measuring unacceptable
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|Contact: Tong-Mei Wang, DDS, MS
|886-2-23123456 ext 6864
|Dept. of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital
|Taipei, Taiwan, 100
|Contact: Tong-Mei Wang, DDS, MS 886-2-23123456 ext 6864 firstname.lastname@example.com
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National Taiwan University Hospital
|Principal Investigator:
|Tong-Mei Wang, DDS, MS
|National Taiwan University, School of Dentistry
|Study Director:
|Li-Deh Lin, DDS, PhD
|National Taiwan University, School of Dentistry
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|September 12, 2005
|Last Updated:
|June 5, 2008
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Mouth, Edentulous
Jaw, Edentulous
Jaw, Edentulous, Partially
Mouth Diseases
Stomatognathic Diseases
Tooth Diseases
Jaw Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
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Attendees of the National Watermelon Association's annual convention Feb. 19-23 in Savannah, Ga., will have the opportunity to meet the creator and the stars of an IMAX film on watermelons billed to be the first IMAX feature focusing on food, according to Bob Morrissey, the NWA's executive director.
Morrissey lists it as one of the top reasons to attend this year's show.
Attendees will get the chance to meet The Hoffmann family, which was integral in the making of the film titled, "Watermelon Magic," produced by Philadelphia-based Spring Garden Pictures.
The project is geared toward grade-school students and is set to air in science museums around the world this year.
Using high-resolution still photography and time-lapse technology, the film centers on a season on a family watermelon farm, with a young girl growing a patch of watermelons to sell.
Sylvia Green Hoffmann has the lead role in the picture, which also features Hoffmann family members Holly, Casper and Lucas Hoffmann. Richard Power Hoffmann is the producer/director.
Other event highlights will include a Feb. 22 speech by Maj. Dan Rooney, a U.S. war hero, and retired Top Gun F-16 pilot whose titles have also included sports psychologist and founder of the Folds of Honor foundation; and the 50-year celebration of the NWA's watermelon queen program. This year's convention will focus on NWA's 100 years of existence.


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Police to hold gang presentation
The Seaside Police Department is holding a gang awareness presentation for city residents at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave.
Monterey County Joint Gang Task Force officials will provide information on gang activity, common indicators, trends, intervention and prevention.
Broken main leaves 100 without water
A broken water main left about 100 Monterey customers without water for several hours on Tuesday and damaged the roadway, fire and water officials said.
Firefighters were called to the scene at Van Buren and Jackson streets just after 5 p.m., said Duty Chief Stewart Roth. He said gushing water lifted the roadway, created small sinkholes and led to closure of Van Buren between West Franklin and Scott streets.
California American Water was working to repair the 18-inch steel pipe, spokeswoman Catherine Bowie said about 9 p.m. She expected water to be restored by 11 p.m.
SPCA holds classes for vision-impaired dogs
The SPCA for Monterey County will offer low-cost training classes for blind dogs or dogs that are beginning to lose their sight at 1 p.m. Saturday at the shelter, 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway.
Also Saturday, the SPCA is hosting a free one-hour class about pit bulls.
For information, see www.SPCAmc.org/classes.html.
CHOMP holds free prostate screening
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is holding a "guys night out" from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday with big-screen viewing of the San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears, free sub sandwiches and free prostate screenings in the hospital's main conference rooms, 23625 Holman Highway.
The event is open to men 45 to 70 who have not been diagnosed with prostate cancer and have not been screened in the past two years.
Registration is required by calling 888-452-4667.


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The Wizard of Oz (1939)
423 mistakes
Directed by: Victor Fleming
Starring: Bert Lahr, Billie Burke, Frank Morgan, Jack Haley, Judy Garland, Margaret Hamilton, Ray Bolger
Continuity mistake: During the sequence where Dorothy meets the Scarecrow, Dorothy's pigtails are first short (above her shoulders) and as the song progresses her hair gets longer (below her shoulders), then short, and then long again.
Continuity mistake: During the scene when Dorothy and Scarecrow are fighting with the trees, Scarecrow says "I'll show you how to get apples" and he gets hit by the apples. In the very next shot, a quick view of Dorothy reveals she is wearing black shoes, not her ruby slippers.
Revealing mistake: When the Lion is pulling up the Tin Man with his tail on the way to the castle, you can see a square block inside the Lion's costume to hold the tail on.
Continuity mistake: When the Tin Man is attacked by six flying monkeys they take away his axe. Several seconds later he has it again.
Continuity mistake: At the start of the "lions and tigers and bears, oh my" sequence, Dorothy, the Scarecrow and Tin Man are all standing separately, then the shot cuts and they're suddenly arm in arm.
Continuity mistake: When trying to escape the Witch's castle, the big doors close, and the gang stands in a line and starts banging on the doors. Between shots Dorothy and the Tin-man switch sides.
Continuity mistake: In the scene where the Wizard is about to bestow 'awards', the Scarecrow is lined up second from the left as the Wizard begins to speak. In the next shot while the Wizard is still speaking, the Scarecrow 'jumps' to the far right.
Visible crew/equipment: Glinda sends Dorothy off saying, "Just follow the Yellow Brick Road" and Dorothy walks through the shadow of the camera's crane.
Continuity mistake: When Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion are marching into the Wicked Witch's castle after taking the guards' uniforms, all three of them are shown holding the same types of spears as the guards, so when they go rescue Dorothy out of the locked room and Tin Man chops through the door with his axe, where did the axe come from?
Revealing mistake: Soon after Dorothy slaps the Cowardly Lion, she looks as though she is about to laugh out loud. This happens about 10 seconds or so after the slap. She even tries to put Toto in front of her face to cover up her smirking.
Audio problem: When Dorothy, Scarecrow, and Tinman are in the forest where they find Lion, the first time Dorothy says "Lions and tigers and bears, oh my" her mouth doesn't move at first but when the camera cuts to the next shot her mouth finishes the phrase.
Continuity mistake: The Wicked Witch leaves Dorothy and runs to grab the hourglass. The mortar and pestle on the left of the hourglass disappear between shots.
Visible crew/equipment: When the Scarecrow says, " Did I scare you?" the camera's shadow can be seen on Dorothy's face.
Continuity mistake: As the chandelier falls on the guards at the witch's castle, all the candles are blown out by the time it lands. The next shot shows some of them relit.
Continuity mistake: Immediately after Dorothy throws the water onto the witch, there is a long shot of the group as they observe the Wicked Witch beginning to melt. In this shot you can see that the Scarecrow's arm is still on fire, yet nothing is done about it as they all focus on the Witch. In the next full shot of the Scarecrow the fire is completely out.
Revealing mistake: When everyone is still in the poppy field, after the snowstorm, Dorothy says "Look. Emerald City is closer and prettier than ever." Look behind the Lion just as Dorothy says the word "City" and you'll see that the wire attached to his tail brushes over the top of some of the poppies, knocking the snow off.
Revealing mistake: When the Lion runs out of the Wizard's room, the group disappears because it is an obvious backdrop.
Continuity mistake: Dorothy's hair is long and almost straight in some shots and short and curly when the camera pans back to her. This happens throughout the movie.
Character mistake: While singing the "If I Were King" song, the Lion asks, "What makes the Sphinx the Seventh Wonder?" The Sphinx is not one of the Seven Wonders of the World; its neighbour the Great Pyramid of Giza is. Besides, how would the residents of Oz know about our Seven Wonders of the World?
Continuity mistake: In the beginning while Dorothy is still on the farm, she walks along the pig pen fence and then falls in. When Bert Lahr picks her up out of there her dress is perfectly clean.


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- Nov 14:
- CU student leaders to lobby Legislature for lower tuition for undocumented students
- Nov 12:
- Colorado Dems push for immigration reform and DREAM Act
- Nov 8:
- 'Dreamer' tells her story on how her future may change
- Aug 7:
- Universidad de Denver abarata matrícula a inmigrantes irregulares
- Aug 4:
- Undocumented immigrants can apply for legal work and identities
- Aug 3:
- Gobierno de EEUU pide a dreamers optar a programa sin miedo
- Jun 27:
- 'Dreamers' salen de las sombras y luchan como estadounidenses
- Jun 26:
- Cambios en política inmigratoria crean beneficios para estudiantes y escuelas
- Jun 22:
- Red pro-Dream Act amenaza a Obama con reocupar sus oficinas
- Jun 20:
- Column: Important answers about deferred action and DREAM Act students
- Columna: Datos importantes sobre la acción diferida y los estudiantes del DREAM Act
- Jun 19:
- Obama immigration policy to spare many youths from deportation
- Jun 18:
- Romney evade el tema de la propuesta migratoria de Obama
- Obama's deportation stay late for some immigrants
- Plan de Obama llega tarde para jóvenes deportados de EEUU
- Romney evade responder directamente a decisión sobre indocumentados
- Jun 15:
- Young immigrants hopeful, skeptical of Obama plan
- Jun 18:
- Plan Obama de deportaciones ¿paso correcto o acto de campaña?
- Jun 15:
- Dirigentes locales, nacionales aplauden decisión de no deportar a jóvenes indocumentados
- Obama interrupted during immigration remarks
- Obama: Suspender deportaciones algunos inmigrantes es lo correcto
- Obama policy to spare many youths from deportation
- Suspenden deportaciones algunos inmigrantes menores de 30
- Administration sparing some from deportation
- Jun 12:
- Estudiantes pro-Dream Act serán capacitados en liderazgo
- Jun 7:
- Protesta de DREAM Act causa cierre de oficina de campaña de Obama
- DREAM Act protesters occupy Obama campaign office
- Jun 6:
- College Board creates guide to help undocumented students
- College Board crea guía para ayudar a inmigrantes indocumentados
- Jun 5:
- Metro State propone colegiatura especial para estudiantes indocumentados
- May 1:
- Boehner: Difícil sacar propuesta de Rubio sobre jóvenes indocumentados
- Apr 25:
- Activista pro inmigrantes galardonada lucha contra ley de Arizona
- Apr 18:
- Marco Rubio impulsa ideas republicanas sobre migración
- Apr 5:
- Salazar y Villaraigosa apoyan reforma migratoria, Dream Act
- Mar 14:
- Estudiantes hispanos protestan visita de Romney a New York
- Mar 9:
- Movimiento de "dreamers" piensa en salir del clóset
- Jan 26:
- Comienza el debate en el senado sobre aranceles reducidos para indocumentados
- Jan 25:
- Casa Blanca: Obama no antepondrá Dream Act a reforma migratoria
- Oct 10:
- Gobernador firma ley de ayuda a alumnos inmigrantes en California
- Sep 15:
- Los 'soñadores' representan la nueva cara del mexicano en Estados Unidos
- 'Dreamers': Undocumented students the new face of Mexico in the U.S.
- Piden aprobación de Dream Act para jóvenes sin papeles en New York
- Sep 2:
- California: Dream Act es aprobado en Asamblea; pasa al gobernador
- Sep 1:
- Bill would let undocumented immigrant students get aid
- Aug 25:
- Georgia profs offer course to undocumented immigrants
- Jun 28:
- Senadores celebran primer audiencia sobre Dream Act
- Arrestan a 6 jóvenes indocumentados en protesta en Georgia
- May 24:
- Indocumentada mexicana recibe doctorado honorario en California
- May 18:
- Estudiante mexicana, nuevo símbolo de padeceres de indocumentados
- May 10:
- Demócratas intentan impulsar de nuevo DREAM Act
- Apr 28:
- De regreso al borrador
- Apr 15:
- La propuesta ASSET es aprobada por voto inicial en el senado estatal
- Apr 22:
- Estudiantes se reunirán en apoyo a la propuesta ASSET
- Apr 25:
- Comité en la Cámara de Representantes local debatirá ASSET
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas colleges must send illegal immigrants who pay in-state college tuition rates reminders that they promised to seek legal status in exchange, a tweak in state law officials unanimously approved Thursday.
The tuition break was a flashpoint issue that helped doom Republican Gov. Rick Perry's campaign for president and the rule change by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is a small step toward putting more pressure on those students to follow up on their pledge.
The change will not end the tuition break or the student's ability to qualify; only the Legislature can do that. But the board will require schools to be more active in pushing students toward gaining legal status by sending them annual reminders and encouraging them to contact federal authorities.
Advocates for immigrants say the reminders, which students could start seeing as early as this summer, are unnecessary and could prompt students to place themselves in jeopardy of deportation if they contact authorities without first seeking legal advice.
Since 2001, Texas has allowed students who are in the U.S. illegally to qualify for cheaper, in-state tuition rates at public universities if they attend high school in Texas for at least three years before they graduate. Those students must also sign an affidavit saying they plan to seek legal status.
Perry's refusal to backtrack on his support for the law during his campaign angered conservatives and tea party activists in the state and nationally who consider it a benefit reserved for illegal immigrants at the expense of U.S. citizens.
According to the higher education board, more than 16,000 students qualified under the law in the 2009-10 school year, the most recent year for which complete data were available. Of those, about 4,400 attended a public university and about 12,000 attended community or technical college.
The rule change requires schools to keep the affidavits on file and remind the students of their pledge every year they are enrolled and upon graduation. Students are not required to respond.
Board spokesman Dominic Chavez insisted the rule change is not because of the flare-up over immigration politics in the Republican primaries but acknowledged the issue got "white hot" when Perry was still in the race.
The issue has come up several times since the law passed in 2001, and the board began considering the change last summer, Chavez said.
Luis Figueroa of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund said advocates for immigrants are concerned universities will encourage students to contact federal agencies about their status before consulting a lawyer.
"They need legal guidance," Figueroa said.
Ainee Athar, a third-year anthropology student at the University of Texas, moved with her family to Texas from Pakistan 15 years ago and has qualified for the lower tuition rate. She said the yearly reminders about a student's legal status are unnecessary.
"No one forgets that," she said.
Supporters of the tuition law say the thousands of students taking advantage proves its worth. Those are students who might not be able to afford a college education without it.
The average cost at a four-year university for Texas residents is about $7,000 in tuition and fees and about $17,000 for nonresidents. At community colleges, the average cost is about $1,400 for residents and $4,800 for nonresidents.
"It's not about immigration," Athar said. "It's about education."
State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, a San Antonio Democrat who helped write the law, considers the rule change a minor one that won't change the intent of the law or its impact on those who use it. She also said she isn't worried that it's the first step in an effort to eventually repeal the law.
"They've been trying to repeal it every year since I passed it," Van de Putte said.
The latest effort was in 2011, when Perry was flirting with running for president but was not yet a candidate. Legislation by Sen. Brian Birdwell, a Republican from Granbury, to repeal the tuition break was defeated by a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Birdwell called the rule change a "step in the right direction ... (but) these rules do nothing to solve the core problem of nonresidents unfairly receiving discounted tuition rates."


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This ultra-contemporary hotel is located in the Block E entertainment complex, across from the Target Center, home of the NBA Timberwolves, and 1 block from the IDS Center.
Stylish features of this hotel include a fitness center with flat-screen TV, massage therapy, and the sleek Cosmos restaurant.
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Loews Minneapolis Hotel is in the Block E entertainment complex. Free wireless internet is available in all guest rooms and public areas and complimentary wired high-speed Internet access is available in the hotel's 24-hour business center.
A concierge desk, a restaurant, and a lounge are on site. Guests are provided with free access to the fitness center on site, also guests can enjoy treatment at the Embury Spa located on site.
- Spa services on site
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Conference space
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Total number of rooms - 251
- ATM/banking
- Shopping on site
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Number of floors - 21
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Free WiFi
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Designated smoking areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms 11
- Luggage storage
- Year Built 2003
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Wedding services
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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
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- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Room service (24 hours)
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave (on request)
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- In-room massage available
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- iPod docking station
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Frette Italian sheets
- Pillowtop mattress
Where to Eat
Cosmos – 125-seat restaurant and lounge serving contemporary cuisine. The Yabu Pushelberg-designed interior features striking acrylic walls with integrated architectural artwork and leather seating.
Nearby Things to Do
In addition to the Loews Minneapolis Hotel's spacious fitness center with treadmills, climbers, a flat-screen TV, and a massage therapist, guests can use Lifetime Fitness, located across the street in the Target Center and Skyway-accessible, for a daily fee. The fitness club offers yoga classes, exercise machines, a running track, basketball court, a sauna, a spa tub, and an indoor pool.
The hotel is in the Skyway, an elevated, 7-mile-long system of enclosed walkways connecting downtown buildings, serves as a great walking path.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
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Primary function: Close-air support Wingspan: 57 feet, 6 inches Length: 53 feet, 4 inches Weight: 29,000 pounds Maximum takeoff weight: 51,000 pounds Fuel capacity: 11,000 pounds Payload: 16,000 pounds Speed: 450 nautical miles per hour (Mach .75) Range: 2,580 miles Ceiling: 45,000 feet Armament: One GAU-8 Avenger .30 mm seven-barrel Gatling gun; up to 16,000 pounds of mixed ordnance; infrared countermeasure flares; electronic countermeasure chaff; jammer pods; 2.75-inch rockets; illumination flares and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. Cost per flying hour: $17,564 F-35A Primary function: Stealth multi-role fighter Wing span: 35 feet Length: 51.4 feet Weight: 29,300 pounds Maximum takeoff weight: 70,000-pounds Fuel capacity: 18,250 Payload: 18,000 pounds Speed: 1,200 nautical miles per hour (Mach 1.6) with full weapons load Range: Greater than 1,200 nautical miles Ceiling: Higher than 50,000 feet Armament: 18,000 pounds in a non-stealth role; GAU-12 Equalizer internal gun, capable of firing up to 4,200 rounds per minute (carries 180 rounds). Cost per flying hour: $35,200
For decades, the A-10 Thunderbolt II has been the favorite jet of children at airshows and grunts on the ground.
It's slow. It's ugly. But, it's effective.
Air Force officials have confirmed the service is looking at complete cuts of entire fleets of aircraft because of tightening budgets. Single-mission planes are at the top of the list, putting the A-10 right in the crosshairs. The A-10 has almost exclusively been used for close-air support since it was introduced in 1977.
"A-10 was my first fighter. ... I love the airplane," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh said. "It is the best airplane in the world at what it does. It is not the best at a lot of other things. It's capable in many areas. If we're going to look at what we must divest, not what we want to divest, but what we must divest, we have to be very honest with ourselves inside the Air Force about how much we can afford."
A vertical cut
Several Air Force officials have confirmed the A-10 is a likely target for eliminating an aircraft fleet under continued budget pressure. Removing the entire fleet instead of continuing to retire squadrons, called a "vertical cut" is more likely to save money in the long term because it also removes the infrastructure behind the jet.
"You only gain major savings if you cut an entire fleet," Welsh said. "You can cut an aircraft from a fleet, but you save a lot more money if you cut all the infrastructure that supports the fleet."
Air Combat Command has planned for the possibility of divesting the entire A-10 fleet by 2015, according to an internal ACC slide outlining future fighter force structure. The ACC plan also calls for retirements of some, but not all, F-15s and F-16s as the service obtains more F-35s.
ACC Commander Gen. Mike Hostage said he talked to Army leaders about the prospect of cutting the entire Thunderbolt II fleet, a decision that isn't likely to be popular with ground troops who rely on close-air support and hold the A-10 in high regard.
"In a perfect world, I would have 1,000 A-10s," Hostage said. "But I can't afford it. I can't afford the fleet I have now."
Even the A-10's success at close-air support during more than a decade of war may not be enough to save it. It is slow, it is not stealthy and it cannot easily protect itself from surface-to-air missiles. With a smaller force, the Air Force needs planes that handle multiple roles and work in a non-permissive environment, Welsh said.
Targeting the Guard
Eliminating the A-10 fleet is likely to face a tough road in Congress. Lawmakers are speaking out against it, though it has not been officially proposed.
""It's kind of a disarming of America that bothers me a great deal," said Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., at a Sept. 19 Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
The Air National Guard flies 107 A-10s and will face the closure of several squadrons if it loses its A-10s. Congress has blocked cuts to protect flying missions in their home states in previous years, but Guard officials seem resigned to letting the A-10s go in exchange for a new mission, such as cyber warfare or remotely piloted aircraft.
"[Welsh] can't maintain everything he has," Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, said Sept. 17. "Our position is if he has to divest, at least mitigate the cuts in the states with something else."
Lt. Gen. Stanley Clarke, the director of the Air National Guard, spent seven years of his Air Force career flying the A-10, including as an instructor pilot at the Air Force's weapons school. But despite his experience in the jet, it may be time for it to go because of the future threats the Air Force will face.
"It is highly effective," Clarke said." But you have to operate in a fairly permissive environment. We've been somewhat fortunate that the ground threats we faced in Iraq and Afghanistan aren't the same than even what we faced in southeast Asia. ... It's not important to get an aircraft to a target. It's important to get the munitions to the target, to get the sensor to the target."
The coming replacement
The F-35A is expected to be the next era of close-air support, along with the other roles the fighter is tasked with taking on. The Defense Department expects to field more than 1,700 of the jets with the planned initial operating capability in summer 2016.
Hostage said he can fill the close-air support role with the F-35A, and it will carry weapons to support ground troops. It will just be "more expensive and not as impressive" as the Warthog, he said.
The A-10 flew at an operational cost per flying hour of $17,564 in 2012, which is cheaper than each of the Air Force's other fighters. The next cheapest is the F-16, at $22,500. The F-35A's sustainment affordability target will be double that of the A-10, at $35,200, according to the Government Accountability Office.
The F-35A will carry 18,000 pounds of ordnance in a non-stealth role, along with a GAU-12 Equalizer internal gun, capable of firing up to 4,200 rounds per minute. But it will only be able to carry 180 rounds.
By comparison, the A-10 can carry up to 16,000 pounds of ordnance. But the A-10's most impressive feature is its gun, the General Electric GAU-8 Avenger .30 mm cannon that can carry 1,170 rounds.
The legend goes that the A-10 isn't a plane with a gun, it's a gun with a plane built around it. The signature belching sound of it firing has been one of the most welcoming to U.S. and coalition ground troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Its place in the fight
For the guys on the ground, especially the joint terminal attack controllers who coordinate with aircraft for close air support, sending all A-10s to the boneyard seems "ridiculous" while U.S. troops are still on the ground in Afghanistan, said Charlie Keebaugh, a retired tactical air control party airman and president of the TACP Association.
"In my opinion the A-10 is the most important aircraft we have in the fight we have going on right now," Keebaugh said.
It's more than just the weaponry, Keebaugh said. A-10 pilots are well trained in providing air support.
"They just get it," Keebaugh said. "They speak the same language as the JTAC."
The jet is also much more capable at spending more time on the target and being able to spot the enemy, because of its slow speed.
In July, the A-10's capabilities were evident when two pilots came to the rescue of 60 soldiers during a convoy ambush in Afghanistan.
The convoy came under attack while patrolling a highway. They became pinned behind their vehicles, facing heavy fire from a close tree line. The group didn't have a JTAC, but a joint fire observer was able to communicate an estimated location to the A-10s.
"I flew over to provide a show of force while my wingman was looking for gunfire below," the flight lead said, according to an Air Force release on the mission. "Our goal with the show of force was to break the contact and let the enemy know we were there, but they didn't stop. I think that day the enemy knew what they were going to do, so they pushed even harder and began moving closer to our ground forces."
One A-10 fired two rockets to mark the area with smoke. The wingman came in next and pulled the trigger on the Avenger cannon. The enemy moved closer to the friendly forces.
"We train for this, but shooting danger-close is uncomfortable, because now the friendlies are at risk," the second A-10 pilot said. "We came in for a low-angle strafe, 75 feet above the enemy's position and used the 30-mm gun — 50 meters parallel to ground forces — ensuring our fire was accurate so we didn't hurt the friendlies."
Over two hours, the two Warthogs flew 15 gun passes, fired nearly all of their 2,300 30 millimeter rounds, and dropped three-500 pound bombs on the enemy force.
Air Force officials are quick to point out, however, that while the A-10 is famous for its close-air support prowess, it isn't the only jet that supports ground troops.
"People seem to assume that 100 percent of the close-air support being done in Afghanistan today is being done by the A-10," Welsh said at a Sept. 18 House Armed Services Committee hearing. "That's not even close to the truth. It's actually a small percentage of the close-air support that's being done by many, many other platforms."
Mission capable
The Air Force currently flies 326 A-10Cs, with an average age of just over 32 years. In fiscal 2013, the jet flew at a 75 percent mission capable rate — the highest in the past five years. The rate at which the aircraft is fixed within 12 hours is 71 percent , the third highest in the Air Force behind the EC-130H Compass Call and MQ-1B Predator.
The A-10's mission capable rate is higher than the fighter fleet, except for the F-15E Strike Eagle. No mission capable rates were released for the F-35A because the initial operating capability is still three years away.
Last year, the Air Force flew 348 of the A-10s, but the service this year closed the Reserve 917th Fighter Group at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and the active-duty 81st Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The 188th Fighter Wing at Fort Smith, Ark., began retiring its A-10s this month.
The Air Force tried to shut down more A-10 squadrons in its fiscal 2013 budget proposal. The goal was to retire 102 jets. However, Congress worked to protect the A-10s assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing at Fort Wayne, Ind., and the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. While the fiscal 2014 budget has not been released, Air Force officials have repeatedly said cuts are coming, and that more A-10s would likely be decommissioned even if some of the fleet is spared.
Taking on new missions
A-10s also have found another life in missions far away from the mountains of Afghanistan, and carrying payloads very different than bombs. At Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., crews this year have been converting an A-10 into a hurricane-hunting drone. The tough Warthog, tail number 174, will be outfitted with sensors to fly into adverse weather to track storms.
At Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., A-10 pilots have been using their jets for several tests. This year, the 40th Flight Test Squadron tested the Net-T software: a pod attached to a jet that can serve as a wireless router, allowing ground troops to connect devices through the network and chat, transfer videos or trade maps.
While Air Force leaders consider sending the rest of the A-10 fleet to the boneyard, millions are being spent to upgrade the fleet with a target, for now, to keep it mission-ready until about 2030.
The upgraded A-10C reached initial operating capability just six years ago, and more money is being spent to keep upgrading the Warthogs.
In 2010, Boeing Co. began assembling replacement wings for the A-10, with the total contract worth up to $2 billion. Work is expected to continue through 2018, with the most recent order of $212 million placed on Sept. 4. Boeing says the upgrade will help the A-10 improve its mission availability by 4 percent and save the service an estimated $1.3 billion in maintenance for the next 30 years.
And pilots assigned to the 74th Fighter Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., earlier this year became the first to fly with a new helmet, featuring a Helmet Mounted Cueing System. The system, the product of a $12.6 million contract with Raytheon, features a full-color display and includes optical motion tracking, head-steered weapons, day and night capability and can be attached to older helmets.


text: Holgorsen hoping to see better effort vs. Herd By Dave Hickman August 29, 2012 Story Share MORGANTOWN - There is a common and rather repetitive theme that crops up every time Dana Holgorsen is asked about West Virginia's about-to-end football series with Marshall.And since the WVU coach has been involved in only one of the six previous games between the teams, thankfully it has nothing to do with the same tired, old arguments elicited by either side for or against the matchup.No, instead it's very straight and to the point and directly related to the competition on the field, which for a change is rather refreshing.Well, it is unless you happen to be Holgorsen and you have to deal with it."I know that from watching all of Marshall's games from last year - and I've watched all of them over the course of the last week - they played considerably harder against West Virginia than they did against any other team out there,'' Holgorsen said. "So we're obviously expecting to get their best.''Unsaid in there is the flip side, which is how hard West Virginia played against Marshall. Holgorsen won't address that this week, but he did on several occasions last season. Not only did Marshall play hard, the Herd played harder than West Virginia.OK, so the 34-13 final score might not indicate that, but that's the way Holgorsen saw it. And he wasn't happy about it, either.Which, of course, begs the question of why. And that leads to the obvious answer, too, which is that West Virginia is a bigger game for Marshall than the Marshall game is for West Virginia. Cut it up and dissect it any way you'd like, but it's not even worthy of debate.For Marshall, a win over West Virginia would be talked about like - and for as long as - West Virginia's win over Penn State in 1988. For West Virginia, a win over Marshall is another win over Marshall.And while Holgorsen refuses to go there specifically, he understands that as well as anyone. It's the basis for why Marshall, in his eyes, plays harder than West Virginia in this game. And he should know because he's seen it from both sides. "When I was at Houston we played [Texas] Tech and Oklahoma State,'' Holgorsen said. "It's just playing up a conference. They're going to play hard. It's like Oklahoma State playing Tulsa, I guess - Conference USA-Big 12."There have been several games [like that] that have existed over the last 10 years that have been competitive. I know when we were at Houston one year we beat both Tech and Oklahoma State.''So how, then, to grasp the attention of his players and somehow manage to coax a similar effort is the dilemma that faces Holgorsen. It helps, of course, that while this might be only his second WVU-MU game it is the third or fourth for some of his players. Certainly they remember needing to drive nearly 100 yards twice in the final minutes of the game in 2010 in Huntington just to force overtime. And if they weren't around for that, well, then maybe they recall leading by only a touchdown in the third quarter last year.The bottom line, though, is that motivation is a constant source of angst for coaches. Rich Rodriguez was always fond of saying that you only play 12 of these things a year with the hopes of playing a 13th, so what's the problem?Well, there is a problem. "Regardless of who we played [last season], whether it was Marshall or LSU when they were the No. 1 team in the country, it's always like that. Highly motivated teams are dangerous. And we know Marshall is going to be a highly motivated team,'' Holgorsen said. "One of the three things we talk about a lot around here is playing hard, which means giving great effort and being a physical football team. That's something regardless of whether we're playing Marshall or the so-called No. 1 team in the country, we're always going to talk about that. Having lack of effort is something that is not going to be tolerated around here.''One gets the feeling that Holgorsen actually couldn't care less about this whole WVU-MU series, which again is rather refreshing. It's not that he doesn't take Marshall seriously or that he takes the Herd too seriously. He simply has no preconceived notions or long-standing ties, so it's just another game. He's not like Don Nehlen, who had to endure the verbal tweaks of Bob Pruett, or Rodriguez and Bill Stewart, state natives who grew up in the absence of the game, which for decades was just as volatile a subject as finally playing it was."We're excited about this being the first game. I don't care who we're playing, to be honest with you,'' he said. "We sit there and we watch film and we come up with the best game plan that we can and everybody's excited about playing regardless of where it is or who it is.''Or at least he hopes that's the case.Reach Dave Hickman at 304-348-1734 or email@example.com or follow him at twitter.com/dphickman1 Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Obama pulled Zuckerberg aside to warn him about fake news on Facebook 2 Parole hearing set for Putnam man who claims wrongful sex assault conviction 3 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world 4 Gazette editorial: Capito has second chance to do the right thing 5 Former State Police captain now chief in Winfield Mountaineers defense a mix of old, new Previous Story GW to honor 1982 championship team Next Story


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Scientists gather information about the Atlantic red snapper fishery with assistance from anglers during 2014 season in Atlantic federal waters.
An FWC scientist in Port Canaveral collects biological samples from a red snapper obtained from a charter vessel's catch.
In January 2010, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) and NOAA Fisheries closed the red snapper fishery to protect the population from too much fishing pressure and to allow the population to increase in abundance. The two organizations approved opening the recreational and commercial fisheries in 2012 and again in 2014 after new scientific information projected the population will continue to improve, even with some allowable catch. The fishery reopened for a short period of time to prevent too many fish from being harvested.
Opening this fishery provided fishermen the opportunity to harvest the red snapper catch limit and enhanced the social and economic benefits to the fishery by supporting recreational and commercial fishing jobs and businesses.
The retention of red snapper created an opportunity to collect important life history information that fishery scientists could use in a future population assessment. Anglers are encouraged to participate in fish surveys during the recreational opening.
The following locations are designated carcass drop-off locations:
Camachee Cove Sportfishing Charters 235 Yacht Club Drive Saint Augustine FL 32084
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Sunrise Marina 505 Glen Cheek Dr Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Tony's Fish Market 4705 1st St Grant-Valkaria, FL 32949
FWC researchers appreciate all the anglers and captains taking time to participate in surveys and for allowing biologists to sample their catch. The red snapper sampling effort on the east coast of Florida is a great example of scientists and fishermen working together to collect high-quality data needed to manage Florida's fisheries.
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Cece Cox, executive director of Resource Center Dallas, has been named to a three-year term on the board of directors of the Dallas Women's Foundation.
The appointment is effective Feb. 1.
The foundation, established in 1985, focuses on women's philanthropy, grant making and gender-specific research. It has given more than $13 million to more than 950 organizations, with a net impact on more than a quarter-million women and girls primarily in Dallas, Denton and Collin counties.
The foundation is part of a global network of 145 womens' foundations on six continents.
Cox became executive director of RCD in July, 2010, after about three years as the center's associate executive director for GLBT community services. As associated executive director, Cox was directly responsible for creating and maintaining programs at the center.
She has also worked with and/or supported the Turtle Creek Chorale, Legal Hospice of Texas, Youth First Texas and the regional office of Lambda Legal.
Cox is a former president of the Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance and a former co-chair of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation/Dallas. She serves on the advisory board for both the Black Tie Dinner and SMU's Simmons School of Education and Human Development. In 1999, Cox received the Kuchling Humanitarian Award from the Black Tie Dinner.
Cox is an alumna of both Leadership Dallas and Leadership Lambda, a former board member of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identification Issues Law Section for the State Bar of Texas, and an attorney licensed in the state of Texas. Prior to joining RCD, Cox was an attorney focused on commercial litigation, bankruptcy, municipal law and commercial transactions. She is a volunteer attorney for Legal Hospice of Texas.
Cox earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a law degree from SMU. She is the mother of a 12-year-old son and the partner of Judge Barbara J. Houser.
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Current and former smokers who took multi-vitamins or had good levels of folate had less risk of lung cancer, a new study reveals.
Doctors in a lung cancer study measured the diets of 1,100 current and former smokers who also gave a sputum sample containing respiratory-tract cells. Researchers examined the cells for the irregularities in DNA that can trigger abnormal rapid growth of cancer cells.
Scientists found that those who took multi-vitamins were 43 percent less likely to have gene irregularities than those who did not.
Those who got at least 750 mcg of folate per day were 16 percent less likely to have gene irregularities compared to those who got less folate.