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We are a family of 4 (with 2 teens) that will be in London for 4 or 5 nights.
Can anybody suggest any apartment rentals that would accomodate 4 people. Our budget is not big and we are keen to stay somewhere with easy access to the sights in a central location.
I've trawled through many holiday rental sites but am getting confused by the many different neighbourhoods and which ones are most centrally located.
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We are a family of 4 (with 2 teens) that will be in London for 4 or 5 nights.
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"Our budget is not big" That doesn't help very much. How big - what is your budget?
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Agree you need to give specifics. And can the teens share a bed - or do you need 3 beds?
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Aiming to stay under £140 per night - not a huge budget to work with so hopefully we can find someting
Teenagers would rather not share a bed but if the sacrifice of having to share a bed is worth it (i.e. a fantastic location etc) then I'm sure they would be willing.
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Oh heck - £140 is a pretty generous budget for a large 1 bdrm or even a small 2 bdrm flat in the center of London.
One problem you may have is some of the more budget properties require a 7 night stay. But if you find one you like that says it only rents for 7 night or more -- contact them anyway. Many will rent for a shorter period if it fits between other bookings.
Start w/ vrbo and look in any neighborhoods basically w/i the Circle tube line. Some good neighborhoods for families that have more budget choices include: South Kensington, Victoria/Belgravia, Bloomsbury/Russell Square, Marylebone, Marble Arch and others.
There are also several good agencies -- but I's start w/ vrbo first.
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Haven't stayed there myself, but Base2stay - http://www.base2stay.com/ - gets very good reviews -
Check also on say Hotels, Venere and Booking dot com for more reviews and an indication of rates and possibly specials for your dates.
Others here may suggest to consider bidding for two four star hotel rooms on Priceline or Hotwire.
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I personally wouldn't choose base2stay. It is in Earls Court (not particularly nice or central) and their rooms sleeping 4 usually run up towards £200+
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Janis - if they won't or can't pick up say 2 x $85-100 rooms on Priceline, what's the solution? Too short a stay for an apartment presumably and other potential alternatives such as the better located of the Citadines aren't exactly cheap either. Last month when staying for a week in a double at The Royal Horseguards on a great deal I took the opportunity to have a look at a couple of rooms at the nearby Citadines for a family visit down the track and ended up a bit depressed - perhaps I'd been duchessed by the Horseguards which is quite a bit above my usual standard (previous accommodation on visits many years back included a rather shabby three or four star on Russell Square and YHs at Holland Park and Carters Lane), but it really got me thinking about value for money and that perhaps in an expensive city like London the Priceline route may be the best way to go at least for stays of less than a week.
BTW, we don't know the dates of the OP's intended visit.
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I have highly recommend Hoseasons for cottage rentals in the country and they've recently added quite a few London flats. I hope to find something with them the next time we're in London.
Very good company to work with.
As expected, many are in the City but also a good selection close to or in the West End.
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Sorry, missed janis's 3.04 posting when I posted at 3.11 and therefore subsequently. But still, trying to negotiate an apartment stay is probably a bit more trouble than I'd be willing to go to for 4-5 days, even with a potential saving. (Same as accepting you're visiting an expensive city and deciding to take a bit of a hit for the convenience of a good location and a decent property and make it up elsewhere.)
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A comment on janisj's view of Earl's Court - must be a while since you were there! It's now an expensive area. base2stay is in the Kensington side in a lovely garden sq, 2 mins walk from Earls Court tube, very convenient for Heathrow (direct) and the West End for theatres, shopping etc. and in walking distance of many other historic attractions. I agree it will be above budget, but you get free Wi-Fi and restaurant discounts plus other goodies, though kitchen is a mini (not for proper cooking).
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Yes, with what I've seen in the reviews, if more central properties are out of my reach at the time I'd certainly consider staying at base2stay or for that matter the Hilton Olympia where a couple of family members happily spent a few days last year. We're big walkers anyway and the transport options are also pretty good by our standards. The Royal Horseguards on this last trip was a no brainer considering the deal and location.
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Hi ellaviv,
I just stayed in a vrbo property and we had to put down a deposit via paypal and then wire the entire payment to the owner's Caribbean bank account. Everything was sorta fine (so far... security deposit not yet returned.)
Also, in my case, extra charges applied to leave your bags there before check-in or after check-out -- not something that happens at a hotel. And, if we happened to lose our keys (we didn't), there would have been a charge to change the locks. And an additional cleaning fee applied (over $200, which was in the small print.) Even though we had more room to move about, all this added a level of stress - I won't ever rent again.
As for base2stay, I stayed there last October and loved the hotel, the location and its proximity to Earl's Court station. The hotel is a block from the tube, a block from a grocery store, and a row of coffee shops and restaurants. Each room has a small kitchenette, the room I stayed in was spotless and offered bunk beds. You could probably arrange a bunk bed room for the kids and a double for you and your husband on the same floor. I tell everyone I know traveling to London to consider it.
Also, just stayed at the Darlington Hyde Park - which was a really nice place to stay. This hotel is near Paddington.
If I had to choose for general neighborhood pleasantness between these two hotels, I'd choose the base2stay.
Really give thought to how comfortable you'll be renting an apartment. It requires more patience and more faith in humanity than you think.
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Look at www.slowtrav.com for reviews of apartment rentals and rental agencies. If you rent through a well-regarded agency, you're not taking such a chance (as renting from an individual owner).
London covers quite an area, so being close to public transportation is important. I'd stay as central as possible to avoid long rides on the tube.
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I agree re www.base2stay.com
It's actually *in* Kensington, with the 2 nearest tube stations being Earls Court and Gloucester Road.
Earls Court station is great as there's no steps at all from the platforms (direct from Heathrow, no changes) and the area has lots of good value restaurants - and the hotel will give you vouchers for many of them! You can also have food delivered to your room or buy at local supermarkets.
The 2 underground lines allow you to reach all of London in a few minutes - frankly, wherever you stay in London, you need the underground to see the sights anyway, as it's a huge city!
Enjoy your stay in London - and come back if I can help further, please!
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Thanks for all of your suggestions, base2stay looks great but unfortunately not within our price range.
I've found a website which is really well set out - www.lovinglondonapartments.com - has anybody booked through this agency? They show the distance to each touristy type location which gives a good indication of how central each apartment is.
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I think my Trex 450 CDE helicopter was set up just right, until a crash over the weekend. Before, the crash, when I gave the helicopter more throttle and it lifted off the ground the tail did not move at all in either direction; I am presuming that the gyro is, therefore, working correctly.
However, whilst flying around my garage I accidently clipped the wall damaging the tips of the wooden blades I was using. I have now scrapped the wodden blades and replaced with fibre blades. Although now when I give the helicopter more throttle I have to constantly apply rudder in order to prevent the tail from spinning around.
Also, when the helicopter is getting light on its skids (and training landing gear) it tends to lean to the right and drift to the right. What is causing this ?
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Scrap those fiber blades; if you do the same thing with those again, you're going to need most of a new rotor head. Use wood blades until you can avoid crashing for a few months, then start thinking about carbon. The reason for the rotation is one of two things: either the gyro is in rate mode, and isn't trimmed right because of the higher torque required to spin the fiber blades, or else the crash messed up the mechanical trim somewhere, and you need to readjust it.
As for leaning right, that sounds like the normal result of balancing the tail rotor thrust... the tail rotor is going to push it to the left, you need a bit of right cyclic to compensate, hence the lean. Because you're in ground effect, the right side of the rotor disc being closer to the ground is going to make controlling that much more difficult, and it will slide to the right if you overdo the cyclic much more than it would a meter up. It is also possible that your training gear and/or heli is out of balance sideways, which is going to show up more with training gear than it would without.
One other thing with the rudder. Sometimes I have the rudder lever on the transmitter as far as it will go and it will still not turn in that direction. I can't remember at the moment whether it is left or right. As soon as I put the lever back to centre it will then allow me to turn the rudder in that direction.
Also, with the two modes for the gyro on the transmitter. I am using a Futaba 6EXHP. What should the two percentage settings be with the level forward and backward.
I am not using carbon fibre blades, just the yellow fibre blades that come in the CDE kit. I will order some more wooden blades I think.
Yep, those are the fiber blades to avoid.
I can't tell you your gain settings, they're too dependant on your precise setup, as in what sort of servo you have, how you assembled your servo mounts and tail pushrod, what sort of tail blades you have, what headspeed you're running, and how tight your tail belt is... get the picture?
It seems like you have the standard Telebee issues. They're not hard to fix, but it takes a bit of time.
So, to start with, always power up this gyro in rate mode (the opposite to what many gyros require).
Start the setup by zeroing all the yaw trims and subtrims for all flight modes. Now you're going to try to get the mechanical trim right by adjusting the position of the servo on the boom (or the length of the pushrod if that is convenient) till it will hover in rate mode with no trim or subtrim. You'll have to let the gyro warm up for a couple of minutes before you can get this right. If the tail wags, you've got too much gain; turn it down to stop that, you will probably be able to turn it back up later. A good place to start with is around 40%.
Once you have it hovering in rate mode and not wagging, you can then program the same gain in heading hold and try that. This time if it won't hold still after the gyro has warmed up, adjust the subtrim to sort it out. You'll have to land, switch to rate mode, and power off and on again several times, adjusting the trim each time, because every time you power up it resets the trim.
Now you should have it OK in heading hold mode, but it's probably off in rate mode. You can just ignore that if you want, but if you're really perfectionist, you can get it perfect in both modes by now going back to rate mode, noting how much stick it takes to hold it still, and adjusting the subtrim to HALVE that amount of stick, then going back to the beginning of the mechanical setup and doing it all over again.
After setting the centering up right (this might have taken as much as eight packs, by the way... I said it would take a while) you can then get the gain right. Be careful, if you can do this safely depends quite a bit on your flying skills. Basically, you want to flick the tail each way and observe if it wags, stops softly or stops dead. If it stops softly, turn it up. If it wags, turn it down. You're trying to get it to stop dead.
Obviously, if you're still on training gear, be very careful or you'll crash it... the best idea is just to turn it up till it wags a bit in the hover, then turn it down about 10% until you have enough control to be able to set it properly. You'll also have to remember to reset the gain when you take the training gear off, because the training gear gives the heli a whole lot more momentum in yaw.
Thanks for your help. Will try and have a look tonight.
How do you decide whether to fly with Head Holding or Rate Mode ?
I ran into this problem also after a mild tail strike in grass. I tried all the obvious things and after they didn't work I looked closely at the tail slider arm. It turned out that it had a crack right at the point where it attaches to the tail case and when the tail rotor was under load it would open up at the crack and not transmit the mechanical input from the tail link to the slider, however it worked just fine when the operated at zero throttle.
Something else to check anyway?
Doubt there was gyro damage - likely culprit - servo, link binding, or like millerr says, the link arm....
And like all others have advised, ditch the yellow plastic blades. Not only do they not allow you to track correctly, if you do blade strike again, your blades will likely be intact, but you'll bust other stuff on the head. Better to shatter blades (woods) versus your head parts!
Just checked my tail servo and it moves approximately 90 degrees maximum in one direction, yet only about 10 degrees maximum in the other direction. Could the servo be broke ? I have checked the trim for channel 4 and it is zero.
you need to center that servo. take the servo arm off and power up the sero so it will center it self. then put the servo arm back on 90 degrees to the case. then you will have equil travel in both directions. then adjust the servo on the tail boom so the pitch slider is centerd on the tail shaft. then adjust your end points so there is no binding in ether direction of travel from the pitch slider.........try that and you should be set.. make sure the rudder trim is set for zero first. you should not need any rudder trim at all. aleast i never have had to use any trim ever on my tail.
I did take the servo arm off and try that. It is noticable that with the servo arm off, when I apply left or right rudder, the noise that the servo makes when moving in one direction is significantly shorter than when moving in the other direction.
What's the subtrim on that channel set to? Something's not right...
I have a Futaba 6 EXHP so I don't think it has sub-trim. The normal trim is set to zero.
Ok, try the servo straight on the rudder channel without the gyro, and with the linkage off. If it still doesn't have equal travel, and the endpoints or travels and trims are all sensible, then there is something wrong with the servo; probably a stripped gear, and perhaps a bit of tooth is jamming it.
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I'm writing from the Middle East and dreaming about my first chance to elk hunt in CO this fall. I grew up hunting in Wyoming and it's been about 7 years since I've had a chance to go and I miss it. I drew a good tag for New Mexico and unfortunately got deployed w/ the military so I wasn't able to go, again. Anyways, I'm moving up to Colorado Springs and I will have to buy an OTC archery elk license.
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U.S.A. vs. Ghana
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The U.S. National Team meets Ghana on Monday for the third consecutive World Cup in the first match of the 2014 tournament.
Here are four buzzwords to know for the U.S as it begins World Cup play on Monday in Natal, Brazil.
The U.S. will have a double-dose of revenge on their minds after Ghana eliminated the Americans in each of the last two World Cups. In 2006, it was in the final Group Stage match in Germany as the U.S. ended its tournament after just three matches. After a rigorous path through the Group Stage in 2010, Ghana awaited in the Round of 16. The U.S. battled back from an early deficit to force extra time, only to drop the match 2-1 when Asamoah Gyan scored in the opening minutes of overtime and the U.S couldn't mount a second comeback.
Those matches will be at the forefront in the buildup to the Group Stage match on Monday.
U.S. Head Coach Jurgen Klinsmann has used varying lineups and formations in all of the recent friendlies that have built up to Monday's match. A key component to those tactics has been the midfield, where Klinsmann has deployed a diamond at some times, and at others a five-man group that has alternately looked like a 4-2-3-1 and a 4-3-3. Each formation brings with it different lineup possibilities. In the 4-2-3-1/4-3-3, Klinsmann used the dreadlocked duo of Kyle Beckerman and Jermaine Jones as a defensive midfield pair, and Clint Dempsey as a wide midfielder with Michael Bradley acting in a free attacking role. In the diamond, he had Dempsey up front with Jozy Altidore – who scored his first two goals of 2014 in the last friendly against Nigeria – and Graham Zusi as a wide attacking force along with either Alejandro Bedoya or Brad Davis.
How Klinsmann pieces together that midfield will be a telltale sign of Klinsmann's strategy for the U.S. against Ghana.
This is the first match of the World Cup for both sides. Four years of buildup leads to this match, and both countries will be at full-tilt with their emotions as their hopes hinge so greatly on the result. The favorites to advance from the group are Germany and Portugal, so a loss for the U.S. against Ghana could be crushing with the European superpowers waiting in the final two matches. Meanwhile, a win could give just enough momentum to help against Portugal in the second match on June 22.
There are 17 players on the U.S. who have never been on a World Cup team. They will lean heavily on the experience of players like Dempsey, Bradley and Tim Howard, who are each in their third World Cups. Players like John Anthony Brooks, Julian Green and Sounders FC defender DeAndre Yedlin may not have high expectations on them for this World Cup, but Aron Johannsson (23), Timothy Chandler (24) and Mix Diskerud (24) all will play various roles for Klinsmann and need to be ready to contribute right away.


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More than 20 cars have gone up in flames in and around Richmond, Calif. -- and you can add two more since last Friday.
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Friday morning, fire crews were called to a BMW on fire on Ventura Street and Clinton Avenue in Richmond. And another car, described as a "junker " but filled with a woman's personal possessions, went up in smoke early Monday.
"The only thing that's similar right now is it's a total burn from inside," said Richmond Police Sergeant Joe Silva. "That's about the only thing I can tell you right now until we start examining the glass and the contents inside the vehicle."
When a car fire strikes, the investigation begins when the first engine company arrives on the scene. Crews talk to owners of the car, if they're around, and rule out any malfunction of the vehicle. Every inch of the car is examined.
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Nas surprised fans at his final Coachella set last night (19th April), by bringing ex-Fugees' member Lauryn Hill onstage.
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David Trainer: Zillow Inc (NASDAQ:Z) agreed on Monday to acquire fellow real estate listing site Trulia Inc (NYSE:TRLA) for $3.5 billion in an all stock deal. TRLA shareholders will receive 0.444 shares of Z for each share they hold, which should increase Z's outstanding shares by about 41%.
The market has reacted enthusiastically to this deal. Z is up roughly 20% since the news of the potential acquisition first broke. TRLA is up 55%, and has a further 10% to go to meet the stated acquisition price.
Most analysts have hailed the deal as one that will give the combined company massive pricing power and make it the dominant player in online real estate listing. However, analysts have overstated the positives and significantly understated the risks from this acquisition.
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Both Z and TRLA have had consistently negative free cash flow, which they finance by further diluting their shareholders. Between 2011 and 2013, Z increased its total shares outstanding by ~38%. TRLA increased its shares by 34%. Both companies are aggressively diluting shareholders to fund their operating losses.
Z's acquisition of TRLA is an acceleration of this trend. This acquisition will dilute the stock by a further 40%, and the combined company should, at least at first, burn even more cash. Both companies are already operating at a loss, and acquisition costs in the first year will use up additional cash. Z appears far from done with losing money and diluting investors.
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A combined Z and TRLA would have a dominant market share in the online real estate market, up to 71% according to some sources. Already some are predicting that Zillow could become "the Facebook of homes", a place where every home's information has to be if it wants to sell.
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Rose petals infuse a sense of serenity, calmness and overall well being. By making your salts directly with rose petals, you are able to create a truly relaxing bath experience that is wonderfully fragrant and nourishing to your skin. These make wonderful gift ideas too for Mother's Day, bridal shower gifts, or other family & friends. Make it a girls time to create these wonderful salts.
1Collect fresh rose petals after the morning dew has dried. Depending on the type of roses you have, will depend on how many you need to collect. You do not want wet rose petals. Do not use commercial roses for this as they more than likely have been treated with chemicals.
2Mix the salts in a bowl and set aside.
3Take your jar and layer the bath salts, then the rose petals and the salts again.
4Continue this process until you layered all the bath salts and petals and the jar is full.
5Cover your jar using a paper towel & rubber band. This will allow it to "breath".
- The salt mixture pulls the natural essential oils from the rose petals. This is infused into the salts. Depending on how fragrant you want your salts, repeat the above process by adding petals to your existing mixture.
- If you add more rose petals, put your salts in a mortar and gently grind them into the existing salt mixture.
- Let your mixture sit for approximately 1 week before adding any additional rose petals.
6Enjoy your bath salts. You can also do this with lavender, jasmine, honeysuckle and many other flowers.
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When a control-freak boss monitors your every move, you and your co-workers may be tempted to rebel. Here's a better strategy:
1. Don't let your annoyance show. "Getting visibly irritated when he leans on you will only make him think he needs to keep an even closer eye on you," says Albert J. Bernstein, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and author of Am I The Only Sane One Working Here?
And forget about trying to talk a micromanager out of being one. "Even seasoned therapists have trouble convincing the control-obsessed that their behavior might be causing more problems than it's solving," Bernstein says.
2. Get a clear, concrete outline of what your boss wants, when he wants it and how he wants it done—before you start the project.
Take copious notes. "There are two reasons for doing this," Bernstein says. "First, if you look as if you're taking his instructions seriously, he'll worry less about you making 'mistakes.'" And if you establish a measurable result, it will come in handy later when your boss tries to control the process.
3. Provide progress reports before he asks for them. "Nothing allays a control freak's fears like excess information," says Bernstein.
4. Refer to your initial notes when your boss tries to control your work. Ask, "Does this mean the end product has changed?"
"For this strategy to be effective, you need some history of delivering the goods," he adds.
5. Repeat. After several times of doing what you say you're going to do when you say you'll do it, says Bernstein, your boss will become less worried about your performance.
— Adapted from "Help! My boss is driving me nuts," Anne Fisher, Fortune.
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Monday, June 21- Press Release
June 21, 2010
Big Rock Press Release
The Big Rock Board of Directors is still in the process of investigating the alleged rule violation by the fishing vessel "Citation" with regards to the 883 pound Marlin weighed in on June 14, 2010. The violation centers on whether the Mate on the "Citation" had been timely issued a Coastal Recreational Fishing License required by our Tournament as well as the State of North Carolina. We have been in contact with the Division of Marine Fisheries as well as the NC Attorney General's Office. Read more »Submitted by thebigrock on Mon, 2010-06-21 17:16
Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament Press Release
The Big Rock board of directors withheld presentation of blue marlin prize money until an alleged rules violation by the top team has been totally researched and a decision made regarding this alleged violation.Submitted by thebigrock on Sun, 2010-06-20 09:48
52nd Big Rock Enters Final Day
This morning as the final day of the 52nd annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament got underway, 119-of-156 boats in the competition still have a chance to affect the final standings.
Since 37 boats are fished out, some of our current leaders must wait at the docks to see if their leads can stand up one more day. Many divisional leads were tenuous as the final six hours of fishing began. Read more »Submitted by newseditor on Sat, 2010-06-19 10:33
Wet-N-Wild Lands Third Place with 460-Pound Blue Marlin
Wet-N-Wild, a boat captained by Tony Ross of Beaufort, experienced a day offshore much like it's name.
Ross and crew took over third place in the 52nd annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament when they arrived at the scales Friday afternoon with a 460-pound catch reeled in by Joseph Engleby of Nazareth, Pa. Ross, who grew up in the Big Rock's backyard always dreamed of fishing in this event. Now he has the Wet-N-Wild team in position to win $144,380. Read more »Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 2010-06-18 19:54
142 Fishing on Fifth Day
The fifth day of competition for the 52nd annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament has 142 of the 155 eligible boats fishing. That means 36 of Friday's competitors are fishing their final day and 119 boats will be eligible to fish Saturday.
"I expect a really exciting finish." said Big Rock president Randy Ramsey. "The captains are getting on the fish. They're getting on a rhythm of where fish are feeding. You put a big fleet out there and they will have a real opportunity to find them." Read more »Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 2010-06-18 11:26


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You will awake in the night and wonder: Why isn't there any noise? This luxurious property is tucked away on woodsy acreage. Two large living rooms, one upstairs and one downstairs, each with a beautiful stone, wood burning fireplace and TV with Amazon Fire, making it easy for a group to spread out and relax. Watch out for the herd of elk that regularly snooze in the back yard of this beautiful mountain property.
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Adding to an already exquisite line up, are two exclusive additions to their growing collection, the Lightweight and The Ish. The one of a kind range, which features a patented bottle opener built seamlessly into the band buckle, has released a new-line of timepieces ahead of the holidays, offering consumers a quirky alternative to a traditional watch brand. The brands free spirit attitude and "It's 5 o'clock somewhere" philosophy spilled directly into the product design with their distinctive 'Happy Hour' and highlighted '5' time dial. The Lightweight and The Ish offers a unique style and differs slightly from their first timepiece, The Bottoms Up, with its clean and sophisticated leather and canvas straps.
And although The Bottoms Up is decidedly more masculine in its appearance, with its thick perforated strap, each watch features a patented Happy Hour buckle and comes in a variety of colors. And if we had to put a finger on a favorite, it would be The Ish. It's the perfect happy hour wingman sporting a frosted mineral crystal screen with a printed splash graphic and a brushed or black IP stainless steel screw back case. It comes in classic black, orange and all black. So if you're looking for a new piece of wrist-wear made for the modern-man with the perfect blend of style and function, look no further.
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Rogerson was a four-year letterwinner on the Bison track and field team while setting numerous records during her career. Among the marks she set during her time included records in the long jump (17-1), the 100 (15.63) and 400 hurdles (1:06.6), and the 200 (28.44) and 400 (1:06.5) meter runs. Rogerson earned nine All-PAC accolades during her four years, which included a pair of PAC championships in the long jump, triple jump and 100 hurdles. She was also the high-point scorer at the 1990 PAC Championship meet.
In addition, Rogerson earned two letters in cross country and was Second Team All-PAC one season.
Rogerson also earned numerous awards in the classroom, as she was a member of the Gamma Sigma Kappa Honorary Society and earned the Charles H. Manion Award. She went on to graduate magna cum laude with a degree in Fine Arts.
A graduate of John Marshall High School, Rogerson currently resides in Granville, Ohio, with her husband Jamie, a 1993 Bethany graduate, and their three children, Hunter, Chase and Theron.


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WASHINGTON (October 23, 2015) – A coalition of organizations representing the saltwater recreational fishing and boating community applauded the House Resources subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans for its hearing on H.R. 3094, the Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority Act. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.) and 28 bi-partisan co-sponsors, will grant legal recognition to the plan adopted by the Fish and Wildlife agencies of all five Gulf states to assume management of the Gulf red snapper in federal waters.
"The five Gulf states demonstrated once again that they are prepared to take over management of the fishery in a more responsible way," said Jeff Angers, president of the Center for Coastal Conservation. "The states are already using state-of-the-art monitoring methods that will enable them to ensure the sustainability of the snapper fishery and enable every sector of the fishing community to equitably share in the harvest. Congress should act quickly to pass this important measure that will give legal recognition to the historic cooperative agreement by the Fish and Wildlife agencies of the five Gulf states - Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas -- to assume management of Gulf red snapper."
Testimony at the hearing drew a stark line between those reaping financial benefits of federal management and angling families who have found their seasons continually shortened despite the largest population of red snapper in modern times.
Read more: Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority Act Moves Forward
Red Snapper Regional Management from Louisiana Fisheries on Vimeo.
In a scene that has become distressingly familiar to Florida anglers, the federal government has announced another closure of a popular recreational species - this time red grouper. In announcing the closure, NOAA Fisheries stated that "abundant red grouper are being found closer to shore in shallower water this year, making them more accessible to the recreational sector."
Unfortunately, under federal management a stock that is more abundant than presumed and more available to anglers means that it has to be shut down to stay within quotas based on an obviously suspect assessment and dubious harvest data.
It is red snapper all over again, and is just another example of how far off the rails federal fisheries management has gone.
Read more: Federal agency orders red grouper fishery closed today
Environmental group, charter/for-hire, commercial harvesters join forces to oppose CCA lawsuit
HOUSTON, TX (9-22-15) - Coastal Conservation Association's stand against Amendment 40 has now drawn formal opposition from all the groups actively promoting privatization of public marine resources in the Gulf of Mexico. The Charter Fishermen's Association formally intervened on behalf of the federal government's highly controversial plan for Gulf red snapper in May and in recent weeks both the Environmental Defense Fund and the Shareholder Rights Alliance have filed Amicus Briefs in support of the federal government.
Standing with CCA is the State of Louisiana, which filed an Amicus Brief in support of recreational anglers in May.
Read more: Final Management Plan Released for Everglades National Park
Read more: Generic Amendment to the Fishery Management Plans for Snapper-Grouper, Golden Crab, and Dolphin...
Washington, D.C. – July 30, 2015 – On the heels of the recent announcement to close over 10,000 acres of Biscayne National Park to fishing, a coalition of recreational fishing and boating organizations praised the introduction of a bipartisan bill, H.R. 3310, that will help stop this and similar unwarranted fishing closures from occurring. Led by Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.), Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.), and 28 other original sponsors, the "Preserving Public Access to Public Waters Act" requires the National Park Service and Office of National Marine Sanctuaries to have approval from state fish and wildlife agencies before closing state waters to recreational or commercial fishing.
"Probably the most concerning aspect of the Biscayne National Park marine reserve decision is the total disregard for the fisheries management expertise of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission," said Mike Leonard, Ocean Resource Policy director for the American Sportfishing Association. "The states are responsible for nearly all of our nation's saltwater fisheries management successes. This legislative safeguard will prevent the federal government from ignoring the fisheries management expertise of the states in these types of situations."
Read more: Legislation Introduced to Preserve Fishing Access in Biscayne National Park


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Button-cell batteries are currently excluded from Washington's ban on most mercury-containing products. It is very important that mercury-containing batteries are properly recycled.
Samuel Ruben (1900 - 1988) developed the zinc-mercuric oxide alkaline battery in 1942. Today's modern button-cell batteries are the descendents of those. There is not yet a good substitute for mercury in button-cells in the United States, and their use is not banned under the Mercury Education and Reduction Act. Larger mercury batteries, not button cells, can no longer be sold. The ones on the left were collected in Washington.
Most button-call batteries contain mercury. They are flat and circular. The batteries found in watches, hearing aids, cameras, and even toys often contain mercury.
Old mercury batteries will usually say that they have mercury. Look for the word mercury or its chemical symbol, Hg.
Mercury-containing batteries are safe through normal use. However, they can release mercury to the environment if they are burned or otherwise improperly disposed of.
Residents of Washington state, call 1-800-RECYCLE or check the Web site for locations where you may take mercury-containing batteries. There is no curbside recycling of batteries in Washington state.
Regulated businesses should see the Mercury Laws and Rules—Universal Waste Rules to learn about special rules that facilitate recycling of certain mercury-containing products, including mercury-containing batteries.
EPA's Table of Products That May Contain Mercury and Recommended Management Options
Universal Waste Rule: WAC 173-303-573 contains information specific to batteries
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The best toys of the 110th American International Toy Fair were either completely novel, or brought a really cool twist to something classic. From a new Twister game that will work up a sweat, to a fresh take on the simple flying disc, there were some great choices for kids age 8 and up.
Although I think my picks for the Best New Toys for Ages 5 to 7 will probably appeal to kids over that range, the toys here are intended specifically for kids age 8 and up. One toy, the new LEGO Mindstorm, is for kids 10 and up.
Some of these items are available now, and some won't be out until later this years. I've provided links for all.
Happy playing!
Top Picks for 2013: Best New Toys for Ages 8 and Up 1 of 16Reporting from the 110th American International Toy Fair in New York City, here are my picks for the best new toys for kids age 8 and up.
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 (View 1) 2 of 16Let's be clear: this isn't a typical toy. In fact, I hesitate to call this high performance robotics set a toy at all. For the 15th anniversary of LEGO Mindstorms, the company has launched a new system that makes it easier to get started, while still keeping the complexity and challenge of the original Mindstorms. Also, don't worry if you've got earlier sets: all are compatible.
One of the main differences in this new line is that users can build, program, and play with the starter robot in less than 20 minutes. After that, kids can keep making it more and more advanced, as well as build several different models with the kit.
Why I Picked It: I was incredibly impressed with the smooth motion and responsiveness of the robots built with this set. For smart kids who don't want to wait until high school or college to do hands-on robotics, this is the way to go.
Ages 10 and up. Available from LEGO in the second half of 2013, $349.99.
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 (View 2) 3 of 16Here's another look at the new LEGO Mindstorms set. The snake can sense when someone is nearby, and will attack. Control the motion with the included remote control, or even from a smartphone.
At $349.99, LEGO Mindstorms represents a serious investment. One option would be to ask aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc. to chip in for this as a major present. The other thing that occurred to me is that it's about the same cost as a two-week summer robotics camp in my neck of the woods--but in this case, your kid gets to keep the set and continue to learn and grow with it.
Ages 10 and up. Available from LEGO in the second half of 2013, $349.99.
Gibbon Slackline 4 of 16You know what your backyard needs? A tightrope. More specifically, a slackline. Originating in the climbing world, slacklining has evolved into a cross trainer, backyard activity and sport all of its own. Read more about it at Gibbon's super-helpful website.
Why I Picked It: So fun, your kids won't realize how much they're working their core strength and balance.
Available from Gibbon, $74.99 for this configuration.
Bop-It Tetris 5 of 16This all-new light game challenges you to match the iconic Tetris shapes as the challenges get faster and faster. Offers hundreds of puzzles and both solo and social play.
Why I Picked It: Bop-It + Tetris = marriage made in heaven. I really didn't want to put this one down.
Ages 8 and up. Available from Hasbro August 2013, $24.99.
LEGO Ninjago: The Golden Dragon 6 of 16Dragons are a big deal, especially Asian-style dragons. Not those stuffy Knights of the Round Table-looking dragons. Later this year, LEGO will be re-launching its famous "Castle" series, and that line will incorporate at least one dragon. It's red and black and super-fierce; think more Harry Potter and less Puff the Magic Dragon.
Why I Picked It: This set hits the mark for picking up on the dragon trend, which fits in easily with the Ninjago theme. I also like that this set looks simple, but with 252 pieces, is actually very rich in detail. The claws are particularly awesome.
Recommended for ages 8 to 14. Available from LEGO, $29.99.
Lay-n-Go Storage Solution 7 of 16Created by a mom seeking a better solution to controlling the chaos of her three sons' LEGO collection, this is one of those things that's brilliant, yet so simple I can't believe no one had ever thought of it before. In the larger size, the storage bag lays flat as a 5-foot play circle, making it easy to spread out bricks. When playtime is done, instead of scooping up all the bricks to go back into a bin, simply pull the cord to contain all the bricks in a bag. The bag is made of high-quality rip-stop material, has a carrying strap, and has little pockets for minifigs and other special pieces. There's also an 18-inch size for travel, which has a lip to keep bricks from spilling out at restaurants and in waiting rooms.
If you're sitting there staring at this, mouth agape at the freaking awesomeness, that's exactly what I was doing when I spotted this at the Toy Fair.
Why I Picked It: Totally brilliant, incredibly well-made, and applicable to every tiny little thing in my house. This would work for my kids' massive Beanie Baby collection, their Littlest Pet Shop critters, their Polly Pockets, little cars, you name it. Mine are already on order.
Available in multiple colors, through Target.com (online only), $58.99 for the original large size and $23.89 for the small size.
Pocket Disc 8 of 16I love absolutely everything about this brightly-colored flying disc. They're fun, soft, easy to throw and catch, and fly really far. Also, the people that bring us Pocket Discs are committed to fair trade and creating minimal impact on the environment. The 100% cotton discs are handmade by indigenous artisans in Guatemala. They're available in the Indoor Edition, the heavier-weight (and farther-flying) Sports Edition, and a nighttime version called Luna Disc, that contains LED lights.
Why I Picked It: A great choice for older kids due to the high performance, but also great for little kids because it's so soft. This is the only thing I've ever handed to my kids and said, "here, you can throw this around inside the house."
Available from Pocket Disc, $9.99 for the Indoor Edition; $16.95 for the Sports Edition, $24.95 for the LunaDisc.
BrickStix 9 of 16BrickStix are repositionable decals that cling to plastic bricks like LEGOs and Mega Bloks. Invented by a 9-year-old boy who was frustrated by how darned permanent regular stickers were, the brand has been out there for a couple of years. New this year are Mod Stickers, which offer increased detail. Mod Stickers adhere to plastic bricks like regular stickers, but leave no icky residue behind if you choose to remove them.
Why I Picked It: BrickStix bring even more creativity to the already-awesome LEGOs my kids adore. The company offers a great selection of themes, from "Home" and "Pets" to "WWII" and "Zombie." I also love the educational applications of the stick-on letters, words, and numbers.
Available in specialty toy stores and directly from BrickStix, $5.99 a pack.
Magnatab 10 of 16One of those rare toys that makes something dull (handwriting practice) into something fun. This handwriting practice tools utilizes safely-contained magnetized balls to form the letters. To "erase" them, simply push the beads back into place. Available in both lowercase and uppercase for print and cursive.
Why I Picked It: Sometimes you need a little something extra to get kids to work on basic skills, especially as they get older and get into cursive handwriting. The magnet balls bring a novel and fun touch that might be just what your messy writer needs to motivate him or her to practice. Also, I love that in this age of the digital and the battery-powered, this toy is neither. A great option for fine motor skill work.
Available in specialty toy and teaching stores, and online at Amazon, $13.66.
Pocket People 11 of 16Ever wonder what happens to those missing socks? Crafter Rita Ross turns them into hands-down the most adorable toy of the year. Ms. Ross has made thousands of unique dolls from socks, previously only selling her handmade creations from a Facebook page. The dolls sold on the larger market won't be hand-made, but they retain the charm and handmade look of the originals.
Why I Picked It: Adorable but not babyish, simple but not plain, these dolls are just quirky enough to appeal to both little kids and tweens. The small size (each doll is about 3-1/2 inches tall) is perfectly irresistible.
Coming soon to stores and websites; follow Pocket People on Facebook and Twitter to find out when they're available. Expected to retail for about $10-$12.
Think-Doh 12 of 16Think-Doh is a silicone clay that's very different from anything else I've used. Pliable, doesn't crack, brightly-colored and glossy, you can make very detailed little projects. In particular, it's great for making miniature anything.
Why I Picked It: My 11-year-old daughters and their friends are obsessed with making tiny things. This would allow them to make things in much finer detail than any other clay we've used.
Hopefully coming to stores soon, but right now the only place I can find it is direct from the manufacturer on eBay, $48.53 for the large, 9-color set.
Q-BA-MAZE 2.0 13 of 16Marbles are making some kind of mega-comeback. For the advanced marble ramp stuntperson, this Q-BA-MAZE 2.0 is a great choice. This giant set includes 108 cubes, 2 Cascade Stilts, 2 Coaster Tubes, 1 Marble Vortex, 1 Pivot Trampoline, 2 Universal Connectors, 30 steel marbles and color instructions.
Why I Picked It: High-quality and able to be built in an infinite number of shapes, this maze is worth the money if you've got a serious marble fan. Also, the trampoline is epic.
Looking for a marble maze for younger kids, or at a lower price point? Check out my recommendation in 2013 Top Picks: Best New Toys for Kids Ages 5 to 7.
Available from Mindware, $79.95 for the Mega Stunt Set; smaller sets available.
Nerf Rebelle: Heartbreaker Bow 14 of 16Nerf's new line of toys marketed specifically to girls, Rebelle, is obviously capitalizing on the archery trend inspired by The Hunger Games and Brave. What I like about the line is that in taking input from thousands of girls, Nerf put together something that is genuinely appealing in terms of both design and quality. My favorite item from Rebelle line, this Heartbreaker Bow, shoots foam darts, not arrows. I was really impressed with the performance of this toy: darts fly up to 75 feet, and the bow is surprisingly accurate.
Why I Picked It: Say what you will about pink and purple, but this is not a dumbed-down toy, nor is it a "boy's" toy with some glitter slapped on. The performance was impressive, and if the packaging gets more girls to play outside, then I'm all for it. Props to Nerf for making this bow so high-quality. Super-fun and weirdly empowering to play with.
Ages 8 and up. Available from Nerf in Fall 2013, $19.99.
Nerf Super Soaker Artic Shock Blaster 15 of 16You know what would make your summertime water pistol fights more refreshing and/or hilarious? Making the water ice-cold. The newest Super Soaker has a wide mouth 25 fluid ounce clip that can fit ice cubes, which strikes me as both devious and brilliant at the same time.
Why I Picked It: Dude, we don't have a pool. It gets hot here and I'm only going to run the sprinkler for but so many hours a day.
Available from Nerf Super Soaker in Spring 2013, $19.99.
My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: Minifigures 16 of 16Yes, I see that it's clearly printed on the box that this is a toy intended for kids age 3 and up. Except I'm also very much aware that the people who really, really want to collect these are actually more like 12 and up, which is why I'm including these in this list. My Little Pony fans can look forward to new figures and deluxe collections in Fall 2013, including (squee) the loveable Pound Cake twins, and Pumpkin Cake. Creatures such as a sea serpent and a manticore are also to be featured.
Why I Picked It: Because of all the tween birthday parties I've been to this year featuring these figures as the fave presents.
Check out 2013 Top Picks: Best Toys for Ages 5 to 7 for my other MLP pick.
New sets available Fall 2013; current sets, like this one, available from Hasbro, $7.99.
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Strange, that I know all those things and consistently forget to do them. Must try harder. Thank you.
Good one! I'll reread it every so often.
An excellent resolution! I'd like to borrow that one. :)