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I live in Santander, Spain.I am in love with nature; Within an hour's drive of my city there is a great variety of landscapes; beaches, rivers, mountains and forests. I always take my camera with me and take pictures of things that interest me. It is my pleasure to share the beauty of Spain with you. Create your own visitor mapFree Site Counter
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Banyan House Samui Bed & Breakfast
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Property Location
With a stay at Banyan House Samui Bed & Breakfast in Koh Samui (Bo Put), you'll be convenient to Jungle Minigolf and Big Buddha Statue. This bed & breakfast is within close proximity of Central Festival Samui.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in the lobby. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 3.00 km.
Satisfy your appetite at a coffee shop/café serving guests of Banyan House Samui Bed & Breakfast.
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Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Television in lobby
- Number of floors - 2
- Coffee shop or café
- Private beach nearby
- Garden
- Smoke-free property
- Total number of rooms - 6
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
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- Daily housekeeping
- Coffee/tea maker
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
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- One child 1 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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I was just wondering how much SoD really improves conditions. I am running a staff/GS condition build and while it looks like the logical choice, I can't say for sure.
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 07:46 PM
It scales based on your level. I believe it is +50 condition damage @ lv 80. You can confirm yourself by checking your character panel as it updates based on what skills you equip.
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Posted 21 September 2012 - 07:42 AM
There is one important thing regarding SoD: when signet is on CD, there is no passive bonus.
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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:13 AM
when i checked it on golems... increased my bleed damage by 5.. i have found not running it to be more useful
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Generaly I run it for the on demand cc, the extra condition damage is just a nice bonus.
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Posted 21 September 2012 - 05:48 PM
Most signets are garbage from my experience. Warriors have the best traits and signets bar none. Thief gets an uber 25% run speed on top of the crazy mobility already and a 150% attack active signet. Plague is nice on necro but it doesn't work as advertised which makes it partly useless. Engi gets zilch as do guardians. The only one on mesmer I think about is the illusion health one and that's dubious at best. The stun active on the one signet wouldn't be bad if it didn't interfere with most builds I've seen or use to get the cooldown trait. Ranger signets pretty much require the trait for them so they work on you and that requires a specific build and play style.
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The Media Diet
This site is made by a group of students and their belief about the media diet children should be on. The purpose of this website is to show others our thoughts about the media diet we as a group think children should follow. There are many things you can find on this website. We have available for you some links to our personal blogs that we individually created on Tumblr, pictures, comments and postings about certain subjects. The links can be found in the different page sections on the left of the screen. The different postings are about kids as consumers, racism and "cool."Consuming Kids is the way advertises now sell their products. Items on television are catching the eyes of young children who want their products. The media portrays blacks as the bad guys in the world causing the crimes, being arrested and their overall stereotypes.What the media shows reflects the beliefs of consumers especially young consumers. Cool is reflected to be wearing brand names and in style products which is what kids want is everyone else has the new in town items that everyone is buying. The points this website will mainly address are the advertisements that are targeting young children and what the media is advertising to these children. As you can see from the pictures on this Home page below the media does not have a positive effect on children. It consumes the lives of children and gets into the mind of others and that is what this website will show.


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SENSIO Collaborates With VIZIO to Launch 3DGO! VOD Service on Theater 3D Smart TVs
SENSIO Technologies Inc. today announced an agreement with VIZIO, Inc., America's #1 large size flat panel HDTV Company, to add 3DGO! as part of their expanding line-up of new apps for its award winning connected CE platform, VIZIO Internet Apps on Theatre 3D Smart TV models. 3DGO! is a dedicated 3D transactional VOD service that offers the largest selection of high-quality 3D content, such as Hollywood blockbusters, must-see documentaries and alternative content, to consumers whose 3DTVs support the SENSIO Hi-Fi 3D technology.
After months of development and testing, 3DGO! is now ready to be made available to most existing and new upcoming VIZIO Theater 3D Smart TV owners. They will simply need to download the 3DGO! application and register their TV to immediately start enjoying a great library of 3D content without needing to buy extra equipment or subscribe to a service. SENSIO and VIZIO have also agreed to collaborate in certain marketing initiatives to promote the service to Theater 3D Smart TV owners.
"In the last years, VIZIO has been our #1 partner in the CE market and it was totally natural to launch our new and exciting 3DGO! VOD service with them," states Nicholas Routhier President and Chief Executive Officer. "VIZIO has a far-reaching distribution channel which will give great visibility to the 3DGO! store in its early days. With their current install-base of smart 3DTVs in the US and impressive connectivity rate, VIZIO offers 3DGO! an incredible platform to reach a critical mass of 3D enthusiasts ready to enjoy high-quality 3D VOD. After years of collaboration, we are very excited at the prospect of working with VIZIO to bring added-value content to their 3DTVs and revolutionize the way people enjoy 3D in the home."<
"We are always on the lookout for new innovative apps to complement our Smart TV lineup and 3DGO! certainly fits this description" said Matthew McRae, VP of Products at VIZIO. "3DGO! represents the perfect combination of connectivity and 3D, two areas we are committed to. For years, we've been supporters of the high-quality SENSIO Hi-Fi 3D format and of SENSIO's continued efforts to bringing a user-friendly 3D consumer experience. We are very happy to work with SENSIO to offer this new service on the VIZIO Internet Apps platform and to bring the best of 3D entertainment to our customers."
3DGO! is the world's first dedicated 3D VOD service offering a wide variety of content, including Hollywood studio titles, to 3DTV owners in the US. The application offers consumers quick and easy access to a wide 3D library, which SENSIO commits to continue developing. Neither subscription nor additional equipment is required making it a simple, inexpensive and ideal way to watch 3D in the home. 3DGO! uses the award-winning SENSIOHi-Fi 3D technology, a unique frame-compatible technology providing high-fidelity stereoscopic images using conventional 2D channels.
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Are Non-Exporters Locked out of Foreign Markets because of Low Productivity?: Evidence from New Zealand Agriculture and Forestry
Self-selection of productive firms to exporting suggests that non-exporters are less productive and locked out of international markets due to low productivity. Using a panel dataset of 88,752 New Zealand agriculture and forestry sector firms over the period 2000-07, this paper measures the productivity of exporters and non-exporters separately. The paper finds that exporters are, on average, twice as productive as non-exporters. Across both exporters and non-exporters, we report a mixed rate of productivity growth: negative until the median and positive beyond. Exporters record a higher negative growth rate relative to non-exporters (below the median) and also a higher positive growth rate (beyond the median). Analysis of the productivity distribution in quantiles suggests that the sub-set of non-exporters who have productivity levels similar to that of exporters is large. For this sub-set of firms, it would be erroneous to conclude that the export propensity decision is determined by low productivity.
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- Van Biesebroeck, Johannes, 2005. "Exporting raises productivity in sub-Saharan African manufacturing firms," Journal of International Economics, Elsevier, vol. 67(2), pages 373-391, December.
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wikiHow to Clean Ancient Coins
Three Methods:Using Simple WashingUsing Mechanical Cleaning MethodsUsing Harsh Cleaning MethodsCommunity Q&A
Ancient coins offer a window into the past. However, they are often dirty when you acquire them. Clean them carefully to avoid ruining their beauty or value. There are many options available for cleaning your coins depending on the level of dirtiness. Choose the method that is best for your coin and always handle your coins with care and patience.
Using Simple Washing
1Sort your coins. Before you begin cleaning, sort through the coins to determine which coins need the most work. Split your coins into three categories: showing good detail, showing some detail, and showing no detail.[1] Start working on the coins that need the least amount of work. Dirt can probably be removed by simply soaking them in distilled water. You may want to have the coins that need a lot of work cleaned by a professional.
2Be patient. It will take time to clean your ancient coins. Over-cleaning the coin can damage it and diminish the value of the coin. Also, some coins will have harder or more difficult deposits that will require more work. You may have to try multiple methods to get the coins clean. Start with the safest and least abrasive methods before you move on to something else.[2]
3Soak in water. Place your coins in distilled water. The distilled water will absorb the materials that are on your coin and loosen the dirt. Do not use tap water because it may contain ions and mineral that will inhibit the cleaning process. Try scrubbing the coin with a toothbrush after it has been soaking for a few days. Change the water every few days as well.[3]
- This is a slow process and may take many months until your coin is clean.
4Use soap and water. If soaking in water alone has not helped, try to using some liquid soap to clean the coins.[4] after you have applied soap and water to the coin, use a toothbrush to scrub the coin. If you do not have a toothbrush, you can use another stiff brush. However, never use a metal brush because the bristles will scratch your coin.[5]
5Soak in olive oil. Washing your coins with olive oil is the safest way to clean your coins as you cannot leave the coins in olive oil for too long. It has been used for years and is very reliable. Put olive oil in a closed container, and then place your coins in the container. Change the oil once or twice a month. If you want to speed up the process, gently scrub the coin with a toothbrush.[6]
- Wait at least a week before you scrub the brush with a toothbrush. Scrub the coin with dish soap under running water. Place it back in the olive oil if it is still dirty.[7]
- This is the slowest way to clean a coin. It may take months before you begin to see results.
Using Mechanical Cleaning Methods
1Use a dental pick. You can purchase a dental pick at a local store (e.g. Target, Walgreens, Walmart, etc.). Do not start scraping with the point of the pick. Begin by turning the pick sideways and using a circular motion to remove the dirt and debris. A circular motion is better for your coins than moving he pick up and down or left to right.[8]
2Try using a knife. An X-acto knife can be used to scrape dirt off of your coins. Always use a curved blade instead of a flat blade as flat blades can really damage your coin. Hold the coin in your hand and then use the curved part of the blade to scrape the coin. Be very careful and go slowly when you do this.[9]
- Use circular motions and keep the blade as flat as possible.
3Consider using a magnifying tool. A microscope, a magnifying glass, or a table magnifier can help you with your mechanical cleaning. This will allow you to see the coin and the details better. Different areas of the coin may need a different tool, and the magnification will allow you to see that. Make sure you have good lighting when you are cleaning.[10]
4Try other hand cleaning tools. Toothpicks, plastic knives, and soft erasers can be used to clean the coins as well. All of these are made from materials that are softer than your coin so the risk of damage is minimal. Try different tools to see which works best on your coins. Also, wear safety glasses so you do not get any debris in your eyes.[11]
- Work on a small area of the coin. You can apply a little bit of lubricant (i.e. olive oil) to help loosen the dirt as well.[12]
Using Harsh Cleaning Methods
1Use electrolysis. This method involves using an electrical flow to clean your coins. Wrap your coin in aluminum foil, but live the foil open around the edges a little bit. Pour malt vinegar into a shallow container and submerge the coin for 30 to 60 seconds. An electrical flow is created from the metal and the chemicals. Unwrap the coin and rub with your fingers to remove the debris. If the coin is very dirty, you may have to submerge it multiple times.[13]
2Apply chemicals to your coin. Chemicals can be used if your coin is heavily encrusted or has lime deposits. Be cautious when using chemicals to clean your coins. There is a higher chance of damaging your coin. Coca-cola, lemon juice, Noxon brass polish,[17], vinegar, and commercial bathroom cleaners (e.g. Lime-A-Way)[18] are options. Let the coin sit in the chemicals for only a few minutes and then remove the coin and brush with a toothbrush. Test the chemicals with cheaper coins to see how long it take before the coin begins to erode. This can help you gauge how to treat your ancient coins.
- Vinegar and lemon juice are less harsh than other acids. Dilute the lemon juice with 50% distilled water and let the coins soak for 10 minutes.[19]
- Chemicals should be used as a last resort.
3Use Calgon. Soak your coins in Calgon Water Softener to clean the coins. You can dilute the solution or use full strength solution. This will depend on the condition of your coin. Coins can be left in the solution anywhere from 1 day to 2 weeks. You must scrub the coin with a toothbrush every day when using Calgon. Check the coins to make sure that it is not being stripped by the solution.[20]
4See a professional. A professional coin cleaner is most qualified to clean your coins without damaging them.[21] The cleaner will be able to evaluate your coin and determine the safest and best techniques. Professional coin cleaners can be found through the Numismatic Conservation Services website.[22]
- Your coins will lose value after they have been cleaned. It is best to take your coin to a professional cleaner.[23]
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- Practice your cleaning skills on other coins before you work on your ancient coins.
- Don't attempt to clean ancient coins yourself if they have any significant value, as this will decrease their value significantly.Use gloves rather than your bare hands, store the coins in a plastic coin envelope to protect them, and get them appraised.
- Do not use tap water. It contains chemicals that will damage your coins.
- Do not be tempted to use metal brushes, rock tumblers, or ultrasonic cleaners. All of these methods will result in smooth, featureless metal slugs that are worth almost nothing.
Sources and Citations
- ↑ https://www.crustyromans.com/cleaning/
- ↑ http://ancientcoinsforeducation.org/content/view/66/90/
- ↑ http://ancientcoinsforeducation.org/content/view/66/90/
- ↑ http://robertbeauford.net/cleaning_ancient_coins
- ↑ http://robertbeauford.net/cleaning_ancient_coins
- ↑ http://robertbeauford.net/cleaning_ancient_coins
- ↑ http://www.numismundo.com.ar/art.of.cleaning.coins.pdf
- ↑ http://www.numismundo.com.ar/art.of.cleaning.coins.pdf
- ↑ http://www.numismundo.com.ar/art.of.cleaning.coins.pdf
- ↑ http://robertbeauford.net/cleaning_ancient_coins
- ↑ http://ancientcoinsforeducation.org/content/view/66/90/
- ↑ http://robertbeauford.net/cleaning_ancient_coins
- ↑ http://robertbeauford.net/cleaning_ancient_coins
- ↑ http://www.numismundo.com.ar/art.of.cleaning.coins.pdf
- ↑ http://robertbeauford.net/cleaning_ancient_coins
- ↑ https://www.crustyromans.com/cleaning/
- ↑ http://ancientcoinsforeducation.org/content/view/66/90/
- ↑ http://robertbeauford.net/cleaning_ancient_coins
- ↑ http://ancientcoinsforeducation.org/content/view/66/90/
- ↑ http://robertbeauford.net/cleaning_ancient_coins
- ↑ http://www.ncscoin.com/pdfs/conservation_guide.pdf
- ↑ http://www.ncscoin.com/
- ↑ https://www.money.org/FAQ
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Treating Trauma in Children: No Long-Term Benefit
By Deborah Brauser
Medscape Medical News
Feb. 13, 2013 -- Treating children after they've been exposed to a traumatic event such as a school shooting or natural disaster is challenging, as many treatments don't seem effective in the long-term, new research suggests.
A review of 22 studies looking at traumatic stress disorders in children and teens shows that no type of psychological treatment provided significant long-term benefits.
Although some psychological treatments with elements of a type of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy did help these patients in the short-term, no drug treatments proved effective.
"Our findings serve as a call to action," writes Valerie L. Forman-Hoffman, PhD, from RTI International in Research Triangle Park, N.C.
"Far more research" is needed to provide guidance on effective treatment for these children, she writes.
The study was published online Feb. 11 in Pediatrics.
Trauma Common Among Young People
According to the researchers, almost two-thirds of people under the age of 18 will experience at least one traumatic event. This can include an accident, natural disaster, school shooting, or war-related event.
In addition, previous research has shown that childhood posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can raise the risk of additional psychiatric disorders, such as substance abuse, depression, and suicide.
However, little evidence exists on the best way to help these children recover and avoid long-term negative consequences, the researchers write.
Low-Rated Evidence
When looking at traumatic events, the researchers did not include those in relation to personal events involving a family member or friend.
In some of the studies included in the review, psychological treatments showed "some evidence of benefit." All of these contained elements of cognitive behavioral therapy. But the benefits were only short-term.
None of the studies showed various drug treatments to be of any benefit.
While some of the non-drug treatments did show short-term benefit, the researchers caution that none of the studies attempted to repeat them to see if they worked more than once. Also, none of the studies provided insight into how any of the treatments may influence children's long-term development.
Call to Action
M. Denise Dowd, MD, from Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Mo., writes in an editorial that "we don't know much of anything."
Yet "understanding of the impact of childhood exposure to trauma has grown exponentially."
In addition, several factors have been shown to counterbalance these bad experiences, including healthy relationships, motivation and ability to engage with the community, and a supportive environment.
SOURCE: Forman-Hoffman, V. Pediatrics, published online Feb. 11, 2013. © 2013 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Gretsch G6122T-62GE Chet Atkins with Bigsby, Walnut Stain
Gretsch G6122T-62GE Chet Atkins with Bigsby, Walnut StainDetails
The Gretsch G6122T-62GE Chet Atkins with Bigsby is a classic design from Gretsch, featuring two TV Jones Classic humbucking pickups that deliver a refined, articulate tone. This stunning guitar is constructed from laminated maple, with a 3-ply maple top with simulated F-holes for added effect. The use of laminated maple offers a crisp tone, with plenty of warmth and projection. In addition to providing a superb tone, the G6122T-62GE Country Gentleman also incorporates classic Gretsch appointments including a Rocking Bar bridge with Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, Simulated"F" holes for a traditional look, Gold Grover Imperial locking tuning machines and G Arrow control knobs. With its vintage inspired looks and sound, it is the perfect guitar for any level of player.
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The Gretsch G6122T-62GE Chet Atkins is a classic shape that is instantly recognised from the 1950s, and was first made famous by George Harrison and Chet Atkins. These artists and many more transformed Gretsch guitars into an iconic part of pop, rock and country. The playability of the Gretsch CG has been recently changed, unlike their original models.
Laminated Maple Hollow Body
Like many models from Gretsch, the G6122T-62GE stays true to the original design and astounding classic aesthetics. Crafted with a laminated maple body, along with a 3-ply maple top, the G6122T-62GE delivers a rich articulate tone that sits well in any mix. Its classic hollow body design offers crisp overtones while enhancing the overall resonance of the guitar, delivering bright tones. In addition, this semi-hollowed design also makes the G6122T-62GE lightweight, and allows it to be played all night long.
Neck and Fingerboard
A 12"-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 vintage-style frets and aged pearloid thumbnail inlays tops a maple neck with a comfortably familiar standard "U"-shaped profile for fluidly easy playing. The added cutaway design also allows easier access to the higher frets and therefore allowing you to play more complex styles.
TV Jones Classic Humbuckers
The Gretsch G6122T-62GE Chet Atkins is equipped with TV Jones Classic pickups that respond to every pick or strum, offering a refined, articulate tone and an unmistakable sound reminiscent of the 1950s era. Controlling these classic pickups is easy with independent volume controls, a master volume control and a three way toggle switch, that allows you to perfectly tailor your sound. In addition, the new Gretsch "Squeezebox" paper-in-oil capacitors deliver silky vintage high end, for the ultimate sound.
Zero Fret
Not only does the Gretsch G6122T-62GE provide the perfect combination of superb tone and classic looks, it is also equipped with a zero fret. Zero-Fret is a cleverly designed fret that holds the strings the correct distance above the other frets eliminating variances and evens out the string action for a clean tone.
Classic Gretsch Appointments
The Gretsch G6122T-62GE offers total sophistication and features the classic appointments that made this guitar a legend including dual foam string mutes with red felt surrounds, standby switch, simulated F Holes, gold "G Arrow" control knobs, aged white binding with black purfling, gloss urethane finish, aged pearloid thumbnail inlays, gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo and gold Grover® Imperial™ tuning machines.
- Equipped with a pair of TV Jones® Classic humbucking pickups that deliver a refined, articulate tone
- Separate bridge and neck volume controls
- Three-way pickup switching for the ultimate sound
- 12"-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 vintage-style frets
- Aged pearloid thumbnail inlays offer a vintage appearance
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A deed contains the names of the old and new owners and the legal description of the property. Some states, such as Nevada, Indiana and Ohio, allow residents to use a deed known as a "beneficiary" or "transfer on death" deed. The deed passes to a beneficiary when the owner dies. If both names of a married couple appear on the deed, the property automatically transfers to the surviving spouse. It can be through joint tenancy with right of survivorship, tenancy by entireties or community property with right of survivorship. These methods bypass probate court. The deed must be altered for future sale or heirs.
Review the deed. Determine if it is necessary to file in probate court. The spouse must still be alive and be the beneficiary to bypass probate court. Otherwise, the entire estate must be worth less than £65,000, including cash, stocks, bonds, vehicles, homes, land and so forth.
Obtain a certified copy of the spouse's death certificate. This document should be available from the health department, Department of Human Resources, department of public health or the department of vital records. Each state has different regulations regarding the filing of death certificates. Some funeral homes have certified copies on hand for the convenience of the survivors. You will need a certified copy of the death certificate for each agency with which you must deal regarding the deceased.
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Ask the clerk about filing deadlines. Find out is there are time limits associated with the transfer and ask about current filing fees.
Complete the affidavit of surviving joint tenant, affidavit of survivorship or declaration of survivorship. You must provide a legal description of the property. Precisely copy the description from the deed including the punctuation. If it's an affidavit, you'll need to sign it in front of a notary public.
Type a revised deed removing the name of the deceased spouse. You may wish to hire an attorney to do this. Have the revised deed notarised. Make a copy for your records.
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- Keep a couple of extra certified death certificates on hand.
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- Nolo: Transfer on Death Deed
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- US Legal: How Do I Remove a Deceased Husband From Deed?
- Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer Blog: It's All About Joint Title in Michigan -- Joint Tenancy Explained
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Bibbs is recent graduate of Erikson's doctoral program and a highly experienced licensed clinical social worker. Her research interests focus on the normative positive development of children of color and immigrant children. She is especially concerned with middle childhood, the socialization of girls, children's emotions, and the development of situated moral reasoning.
Bibbs has more than 17 years of experience as a clinical social worker, including at the Orthogenic School at the University of Chicago as a senior child and family therapist. Since 2006, she has worked at Erikson as an adjunct professor, student adviser, and director of Erikson's Illinois State Board of Education Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, among other projects. Bibbs also was a member of the planning group that developed Erikson's M.S.W. program. She is a fellow in the Spencer Foundation's Philosophy of Education Institute.
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I want to LOVE this tea, because coconut and mint are two of my favorite flavors, but it's just not there for me. I've still got enough left for several more cups, and I enjoy how refreshing it is… I guess I just had really high hopes for it. It's still a nice, caffeine-free treat before bed.
Tried a cup of this one again, still not really sure. I think my cold is making me sensitive to certain flavors, I'm even struggling with food right now, so I'm going to try it once more when I'm feeling better. It's not my favorite, though.
I enjoyed a couple cups of Prairie Berry this afternoon while finishing up my articles for the week. It's lightly sweet and lightly fruity, which I really like because overwhelmingly fruity teas are certainly not my thing. It was an excellent choice to get me through the last few hours before my weekly deadline. Thanks, Prairie Berry.
My first tea of the day! I think this one could benefit from a slightly longer steeping time, as it seems a little weak after five minutes. And while I love (LOVE) the flavor of the apple and the maple, I wish there was a bit more green tea to it. But all in all, this is one of my favorite teas. It's comforting and cozy and it just feels like hugs.
It is definitely more flavor than tea, haha! But it's very tasty and nice when I want something sweet. I just ordered hot lips, and I read your review… I am super excited to get it!
Just had a cup of this while waiting for dinner to cook. Yes, dessert before dinner. I needed something yummy because I'm having a busy day and I have to stay up and write tonight. So. It's just as delicious as usual, I was seriously debating adding 50g of this to the order I am hoping to make this week, but took it off because I'm planning to swap for some other black teas and don't want too much.
Haha, too much tea!
Wish it wasn't black tea based. Still trying to find a banana tea with a green or white base. Difficult!
Ooooh, I bet a banana green would be lovely! I don't drink a LOT of black tea, but when I'm in the mood for it, this is such a nice selection. I mostly drink green.
Also, I noticed DavidsTea has a banana oolong. It is being discontinued, but it is currently in stock. It might be good!
I had this earlier today while I was fighting with my ex-boyfriend and crying. Also, I'm sick. This might be a terrible reflection on the true taste of this tea, but I was a bit let down. It smells very creamy and delicious, however, the taste didn't quite live up to that aroma.


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Priyanka Chopra, who was one of the presenters at the 88th Academy Awards, made a stunning red carpet appearance at the Oscars 2016.
Bollywood actress and "Quantico" star Priyanka made her debut at the Oscars red carpet in a white structured cage mermaid dress designed by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad. The gown, which was from Murad's spring summer 2016 collection, was mostly covered with white feathery lace details.
She completed her look with light golden brown smokey eyes, diamond drop earrings, a clutch and a perfect ponytail with a center part.
"Last minute touches.. On my way.. Feeling like a princess in her chariot.. #Oscars Diamonds are a girls best friend.. #Oscars white it is!!" she tweeted before walking the red carpet.
Before making her stunning appearance at the Oscars 2016, Priyanka told Ryan Seacrest of E! that she is a little nervous about messing up someone's name.
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Priyanka along with actor-producer Liev Schreiber presented the award for best film editing to Margaret Sixel for "Mad Max: Fury Road."
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I am periodically overwhelmed by the level of expertise and knowledge on this site, occasionally it gets intimidating but I don't let that stop me from making dumb comments about how great I think some type of store-bought salad dressing is, admitting I'm willing to eat spam in many dishes, always have a couple of cans of cream of mushroom soup on hand - and use them from time to time, that I've never made bread from scratch, or roasted a chicken. Come to think of it I never saw either of my grandmothers roast a chicken or bake bread either, and while mom was a good cook she hasn't either.
Now this doesn't mean I'm not both fascinated and impressed by many of your skills and talents, and I really enjoy reading about them. but when I look at my 5x8 kitchen and think about what baking a loaf of bread in there would entail, I grab a wine glass and come up with other ways to entertain myself.


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MAUI - I confess I was afraid to go to Maui. I imagined the beaches there would be so beautiful I would never be able to enjoy the ones closer to home the same way again. My fears were confirmed. Maui is a tropical paradise. I can't wait to go back. Here are some of the many things I love about the island.
Makena Beach, or Big Beach, is a gorgeous swath of powdery sand and powerful surf that's perfect for sunbathing and people-watching. Be careful if you venture into the water; the waves will knock you down like an angry linebacker. One hit me so hard that I flipped head over heels. Luckily, I managed to keep a tight grip on my bathing suit. There's a reason locals call it Break Neck Beach. Makena State Park, Makena Road, www.hawaiistateparks.org
Speaking of bathing suits . . . At the northern end of Makena Beach there is a large volcanic cinder cone called Puu Olai. If you climb over that, you'll find Little Beach, a calmer, gentler cove that has long been regarded as clothing-optional (even though public nudity is illegal in Hawaii).
The highest point on Maui is the top of Haleakala, a dormant volcano whose name means "House of the Sun.'' We made the 38-mile trek in our rental car, driving slowly up the steep, winding road. The views from the 10,023-foot summit were incredible. It seemed as if we were looking out onto a vast ocean of clouds. Many tourists come here before dawn to watch the sun rise. A car pass costs $10, valid for three days. Haleakala National Park, 808-572-4400, www.nps.gov/hale
Private companies will drive you to the top of Haleakala, then let you ride a bicycle back down. Hard-core cyclists can pedal up on their own; a pass is $5.
The summit area of Haleakala looks like a gigantic crater, and there are plenty of hiking trails. The air is thin up there, and it's typically 30 degrees colder than on the coast. As my friends and I trudged through the barren, desert-like landscape, it felt like we were visiting another planet. Overnight camping is available. Campsite permits are free; cabins cost $60-$75 per night. www.fhnp.org/wcr
If you can't afford to stay at a posh hotel resort like the Four Seasons or the Ritz, you can still drop by and see how the other half lives. We strolled around the grounds of Grand Wailea and stopped at the Bistro Molokini, one of several dining areas at the complex, where we sat at the bar, ordered an appetizer, and treated ourselves to $13 pina coladas. 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, www.grandwailea.com
The Baldwin Home, the oldest house on Maui, is located in the town of Lahaina, the first capital of Hawaii. Built in 1834, the house has walls made from coral, sand, and lava rock, and was originally used by medical missionaries from New England. It now operates as a museum, open to the public daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 696 Front St., Lahaina; admission $3, 808-661-3262, www.lahainarestoration.org
Shave ice, a delicious treat that looks like a Sno-cone, is served all over Maui. The recipe is simple: ice and sugary syrup. I sampled the pineapple and raspberry flavors at Annie's Island Shave Ice. It looked like a red-and-yellow snowball in a styrofoam cup, and tasted super sweet. 117 Prison St., Lahaina
Cheeseburger in Paradise is an oceanfront restaurant with a fun, Tiki-bar-inspired decor. Laren Gartner and Edna Bayliff opened their first cheeseburger joint in Lahaina in 1989, and their business has since expanded to eight locations. 811 Front St., Lahaina, 808-661-4855, www.cheeseburgerland.com
The famous Banyan Tree stands in the center of Lahaina. It was planted in April 1873 to mark the 50th anniversary of Protestant missionary work in the village, and has grown to be 60 feet tall, with an umbrella of branches that covers two-thirds of an acre. Front Street, between Hotel and Canal streets, Lahaina
Adventurous motorists will want to brave the drive along the northwest shore of the island. This narrow road twists around steep cliffs (who needs guardrails?) providing breathtaking ocean views. From the driver's perspective, navigating these nail-biting stretches of Route 340 and 30 make the Road to Hana (see below) seem like a breeze.
Whalers village, an outdoor shopping complex on Kaanapali Beach, is a popular tourist destination. Besides stores and restaurants, it's home to the annual Maui Onion Festival (yes, a raw onion eating contest - the next one is May 1) and the Whalers Village Museum, which features historical exhibits on the island's whaling industry and a collection of 19th-century scrimshaw. 2435 Kaanapali Parkway, museum admission free, 808-661-4567, www.whalersvillage.com
Leilani's on the Beach, in Whalers Village, has outdoor seating that faces Kaanapali Beach. It's a great place to see the sun set while munching on a salad of mixed greens and sweet Maui onions. 2435 Kaanapali Parkway, 808-661-4495, www.leilanis.com The Road to Hana, a 52-mile scenic drive along the northern coast, takes several hours. Along the way are 600 curves, 59 narrow bridges, and plenty of photo ops for waterfalls, cliffs, valleys, tropical rain forests, and views of the ocean pounding the rocks below. We stopped near Mile Marker 28, at the Nahiku Marketplace, where you can buy fish tacos, coconut candy, baked breadfruit, and locally-grown coffee. There are also arts and crafts for sale at the Nahiku Ti Gallery.
Just past Mile Marker 32 on the Hana Highway is a volcanic sand beach. The state also operates cabins here that can be reserved for $45 a night. Waianapanapa State Park, Waianapanapa Road, 808-248-4844, www.hawaiistateparks.org
Ten miles past the town of Hana we reached the Oheo Gulch, where cascading streams feed several pools of water. This spot, nicknamed the Seven Sacred Pools (although there are more than seven and none is deemed sacred), is part of the eastern end of Haleakala National Park.
The towering 400-foot Waimoku Falls is also part of the park. To reach the falls, we hiked on foot along the Pipiwai Trail, through a dense bamboo forest and countless guava and mango trees.
Maui is a haven for artists. I got to hang out with Dale Zarrella (www.dalezarrella.com), an accomplished painter and sculptor who lives in Kihei. He works with wood, stone, and bronze, and his work is displayed at the Grand Wailea and other places on Maui. He has also shown his work in Lahaina, a community that bills itself as The Art Capital of the Pacific and claims to have more art galleries per capita than any other town in the United States. Every Friday is Art Night in Lahaina, when from 7 to 10 all the local galleries hold an open house with guest artists, special shows, and refreshments.
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The Spoons, a.k.a. the Greater and Lesser Spoons, 23 Nov - 21 Dec
This is a good month for sky gazing. You know, gazing at the sky.
Its better to do this at night cos if you gaze at the sky in the
daytime your eyes will get burnd. Besides, at night you can see
stars and shooting stars and other cool stuff like the arora, they
say its the reflection from Great Atuins eye what is called albino I
think. Some people use a telescope for sky gazing but if you go out
back where theres no lights and squint hard you can see stuff with
your naked eye. Eww, naked eyes. Anyway, if you sit realy quiet and
squint realy hard you might see something super cool like a wild
banshee in flight or maybe some witches on broomsticks. If you do
see a wild banshee though and you think its flying towards you, make
sure theres something you can dive under. Those claws are serious,
even worse than the claws on the Draco Nobbilus king Dragon in
Dragon Smackdown. I mean, SERIOUS claws. Better wear extra clothes
for pertecshun when you go sky gazing. The stars has spoken.
Hoki the Jokester 22 Dec - 20 Jan
Hokies, your stars say its the best month for learning stuff. Wow
you got the short straw on that one cos everybody knows that school
sux. But did you know theres ways to learn stuff without going to
school? You can read magazeans, theres lots of realy good magazeans
like Total Crossbows, Arms and Armer, Mersenary Monthly and even the
Times one, Great Battles of Histry what comes with mapps and
everything. Or if nobodys looking you can get books from the libary
like natural histry books about when the dinasaurs ruled the Disc.
Dinasaurs had huge big teeth and they could crunch up your head with
one bite, how totaly sick is that. Sometimes when nobodys looking I
get books from the libary cart that comes around. Miss Furbelow is
the libarian, shes okay even thogh I guess she was a girl once but
it doesnt matter cos shes old and has a beard. Zapp says the
libarian at the Unseene Universaty is a rangutan, thats some kind of
big monkey with fur all over but I bet Miss Furbelow has a better
beard than a rangutan does.
The Rather Large Gazunda 21 Jan - 18 Feb
Hey you Gazunders, your stars say this month you have to save money
and theres lots of ways to do that but I spilld curry ketchup on
some of your chart so I dont know what they are. Sorry about that.
Lesser Umbrage 19 Feb - 20 Mar
This month the stars say is a good month to do crime. How lucky are
you that you wernt born as a Hokie, crime is way better than
learning stuff. This is a one month speshul offer, you dont even
have to join the Theifs Gild so go for it!!! Maybe you can rob a
realy big shop or even the royal Museem and the stars will pertect
you!!! But mabye not the Bank of Ankh-Morpork or the royal Mint cos
they have troll guards and you dont want to mess with trolls, I mean
troll teasing is one thing but if your robbing stuff then they get
realy mean. I heard about a theif what stole fire from the gods
once, it mustve been his lucky stars month too but then they caught
him and I think theres a bird that pecks his eyes out every day now.
You have to ask yourselfs is it worth it, Brendas budgie pecks my
hand sometimes and that realy hurts. Maybe youd be safer doing what
they call gentlemens crime, like stealing a dimond from a rich old
bat in the middle of the night cos most rich old ladys dont have
troll guards. Anyway I hope you have suxcess, and if you could steal
some micromail for me Id realy appresh- apprich- Id be realy glad.
So thats all the stars for this month, I bet you didnt think Id make
it all the way thrugh the zodiacs but I told you I was good at
stars. If you ever want me to do your persnal stars you can contact
me thrugh this magazean. But for persnal youll have to pay me a
Or rather, news that broke a whil,e ago but I got it late. How did
we miss this? Back in early January, The Independent named Nation as
its Children's Book of 2009:
"Does Nation merely count as a children's novel? As with Alice's
Adventures in Wonderland or Gulliver's Travels, delighted readers of
whatever age will swiftly cease to care. Here, Pratchett forsakes
his Discworld for a stand-alone fable of conquest, civilisation and
enlightenment ? with a bumper crop of gags on the way. In a slightly
twisted universe that parallels Europe's imperial past, shipwrecked
Daphne meets Mau, the last survivor of his nation, on the island
that his people used to inhabit before a tsunami. Mau must free
himself from the iron grip of traditional belief; Daphne, of the
shackles of race and class prejudice. Cue a wisely hilarious
excursion through ideas of community, identity and belonging, all
wrapped up in Pratchett's sublime silliness."
I think we've already done this one, but here be a YouTube link:
Legendary actor Andrew "Manuel" Sachs, aka Junior Postman Groat, had
never read a Discworld novel until he got the part in Going Postal:
"I'd never read any of Sir Terry's books - once we got Going Postal,
I read that twice through before we tackled the script... Would I
ever read another book of his again? I probably would."
Finally, a fascinating little piece of resonant Roundworld history
sent by Dianne Hughes, a local historian in the Geelong area of up-
country Victoria, Fourecks:
"Years ago when I was researching the Steiglitz Cemetery, [at] a
goldfield north of Geelong, I found in the record a local midwife
called Nanny Ogg. She unfortunately met a sad end; one evening
returning home from visiting a case of sickness, I think a birth,
she had a bit to drink and accidentally fell into a disused mine
shaft. I did have hopes of her grave site having a plaque on it, as
I felt she deserved recognition for the amount of work she did in
this goldfield. I think from memory she appeared on a number of
birth and death certificates as being the person responsible for
nursing either at the birth or the death. I think once I stopped
researching in that area the cemetery trust and historical society
lost interest in poor old Nanny Ogg. She has been relegated to the
realms of history."
Nice one, Dianne! Good to know there's always a Nanny Ogg doing her
rounds somewhere in the multiverse ;-)
And that's all from us, and back to bed for me. Don't forget to
watch Going Postal, and we'll see you next month...
-- Annie Mac
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Horror crash claimed lives of young friends
THE DEATHS of two young friends from Ballindaggin in a horrific road accident near their home village were recalled in inquests held at the Presentation Centre in Enniscorthy last week.
Robert Byrne (18) of Lynburn in Ballindaggin and Kevin Rafter from Shroughmore died after a single vehicle collision in Coolacarney in the early hours of the May Bank Holiday Monday last year. Their inquests were held separately when Doctor Sean Nixon convened his coroner's court on Thursday.
Evidence was heard first in the case of Francis Robert Byrne. Evidence was provided by Garda Darin Sane, who told how he came to the scene in Coolacarney to find a crashed Peugeot 306 van. The two fatally injured occupants had been thrown from the vehicle. Both were alive but seriously injured. Ambulance personnel cared for the casualties as best they could at the scene before removing them but the pair were later pronounced dead at Wexford General Hospital.
The coroner took evidence from another young man, Jack Tobin, whose statement recalled how he was out with friends in Ballindaggin on the night prior to the accident. The group took a taxi bus in to Enniscorthy, where they spent several hours at Benedicts night club.
They also got a bus back to Ballindaggin. Mr Tobin had intended to drive his own car home, but it would not start, so Robert Byrne offered him a lift. Kevin Rafter joined them in the car for the trip to the Tobin house, where the witness disembarked at what he estimated was some time after 3.30 a.m.
The inquest heard that the accident which claimed the two young lives then occurred as the driver and his remaining passenger were journeying back towards Ballindaggin.
The autopsy report compiled on Robert Byrne showed that he suffered extensive abdominal and chest injuries in the crash. The coroner called it 'a major tragedy'.
The evidence of Garda Sane and of Jack Tobin was repeated when Doctor Nixon and the jury turned their attention to the death of 17-year-old Kevin Rafter. The deceased's father was present to hear too the testimony of Paul Butler, the person who first came upon the scene.
The witness, a resident of St. Colman's Park, told how he is an early riser and, on the morning in question, he decided drive to Enniscorthy. On his way, he discovered the two young men on the roadway. He recognised the Peugeot van straight away, and raised the alarm.
Details outlined of a post mortem examination on Kevin Rafter again told of many and serious injuries. The report also showed there was no trace of alcohol or any other substance in his system.
The jury returned verdicts of accidental death. Dr. Nixon and Garda Superintendent Liam Carolan offered condolences to the families.


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Ubuntu Muslim Edition
Ubuntu Muslim Edition is the Islamic faith's counterpart to Ubuntu CE. Where Ubuntu CE provides Bible study software, Ubuntu ME offers applications that aid in reading the Quran, as well as assisting in the daily religious duties of a practicing Muslim.
Ubuntu ME's Quranic study package is Zekr, which presents a two-paned window: navigation on the left, and text on the right. Select a sura (chapter), and a drop-down list is populated with the aya (sections) in the sura. Select the aya and the right-hand pane navigates to the proper verses. Below the navigation pane, you're shown details of the sura. For example, the Muslim faith teaches that each sura was originally given to Mohamed at one of two locations, Mecca or Medina. The detail pane shows the "descent" (or location) of the sura. Zekr also provides audio recitation of the Quran. Select a phrase, choose from a list of over a dozen qari (reciters) -- most well-known imams -- and Zekr will play the associated audio of the recitation.
Ubuntu ME also includes a pair of prayer-time reminder programs. One is Minbar, a stand-alone application that lets you select from a long list of world cities (pick the one nearest to your location) and from your choice will determine your latitude and longitude, the direction to Mecca, and the time until the next prayer. A similar program -- called simply Prayer Times -- is also provided as a Firefox plug-in. Meanwhile, Monajat is a small application that sits on the taskbar and pops up a window a predetermined times to display Islamic azkar (supplications).
Like Ubuntu CE, Ubuntu Muslim Edition uses DansGuardian as its content control system. The creators of Ubuntu ME have built a Java-based user front end to DansGuardian. Called WebStrict, the front end provides easy access -- in the form of pop-up editing windows -- to DansGuardian's configuration files. You'll need to know a bit about the structure of those files before you wade into modifying them; they are more or less structured text files, and WebStrict's editors are basic text editors. Nothing stops you from entering mal-formatted data.
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As with any Ubuntu-based distribution, Ubuntu ME is easy to install and dependable, and it enjoys access to enough free software to overflow even the biggest hard drives.
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Getting this Haircut Tomorrow and Coloring My Hair Gray
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Ignore the hair hanging out - did not want to take the time to photoshop...since I will not be able to upkeep color after they cut open my head I decided to go with a trendy A Line and go back to my natural gray...this is giving me an idea of what I might look like. It is different than my hippie image lol...all I need is my black leather jacket and some Harley Davidson Boots
I think gray hair suits you. It will look great.
I thought of her and I need a little more hair around my face but she rocks it.
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That's cute! I don't know how you feel about a really short cut, but have you seen Jamie Lee Curtis's hair? Here's a pic:
I went gray so early I have always colored my hair so I have no idea how it will look...I think my skin is good so hopefully it will be more of a Jamie Lee Curtis effect than Grandma Moses lol. since my surgery will be neck and low back of head I thought I may as well get rid of all that crazy hair and since I cannot do color maintenance right now...I decided to go back to gray. I do not want you ladies taking pics of me in two tone hair and posting up people of Walmart pics with me as the pic. Now I need my black leather jacket and boots
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I think gray hair suits you. It will look great.
My hair may be lighter becasue it is more on the whiter side than dark...we will see...my dad had snow white hair while my mom has gorgeous dark gray...it is the native American in her. However I take after my Auburn haired Irish father
i think it's cute!! and will look great!!
This is a cute cut. I could not pull this off, but you'll look good in it!
I've been going grey since age 14. grey isnt a big deal to me.


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Burlington, Vermont
I just got back from a three-day wedding in Burlington, VT and, while I really enjoyed the people and sights of this neat city, I was a little disappointed in what I thought was going to be an advanced, well-organized bicycling network. From the downtown area to the Lake Champlain Bikeway, things seemed fragmented and not so well thought-out.
Did I miss something, or is this typical of the Burlington area? Before the trip, I was bummed that I would not have an opportunity to ride, but now I'm not so sure it would have been a great experience.
Any comments? Should I go back there and look for a different city to ride?
Depending on which direction you're going, it can be hard to get out of the city if you don't know your way. It only takes 20 minutes or so to be in some prime riding areas though so don't give up. All of the cyclists up here can't be that wrong............ There's a previous post here about Burlington, check it out for some resources.
I lived in Vermont for half a decade, and in my experience, the bike network in Vermont is called the roads. They're in good shape, and drivers are in general more attentive and courteous than anywhere else I've lived in the US (SW Michigan, Chicago, SW Ohio, and western Massachusetts). Heck, if a pedestrian looks as if he or she is about to cross the road, drivers will slow. Even major roads such as Route 7 are generally fine to cycle on.
I don't have a lot of experience riding in Burlington proper, but just a few miles in any direction (well, except due west) and you're in prime cycling country.
I should mention that I took a detour onto Grand Isle, where the Lake Champlain Bikeway seemed to be way too narrow and without proper cuts and crossovers at many points. Vermonters: Please don't take this as an attack on your state or anything other than the bike network! It appears (to me) that someone tried to do the right thing, but it feels as if the project got abandoned just a little too early.
In 2010 I did ACA's Cycle Vermont, which started and ended in Burlington. We camped at the park on the north end of town and headed north on the bike path. It was quite nice. Once we got off the trail we were in very nice riding country. Gettng back into the city at the end was also not a problem. Most of the roads we used during the trip were quite nice and traffic free or lite.
As Champs notes, all the cyclists up there can't be wrong. In fact, I once heard a claim that VT makes more from cycling than it does from maple syrup.
I think that you can classify the whole "bike network" idea around Burlington as a work in progress. Assuming that by "bike network" you are referring to the Burlington/Lake Champlain bike path. You probably guessed that it started out as a rails to trail path in the late 80's early 90's when there was literally nothing but industrial ruins on the Burlington waterfront. And it has grown over the years in length and amenities like signage at road crossing and bridges. The City of Burlington and the state funds a lot of the work along with local organizations that help out as well. The iron bridge over the Winooski to Colchester was major money for a bike path. The work on the causeway in Mallets Bay was major money as well. But, I don't think that initially there was any inkling to how popular the path would get. There was no master plan initially. It has grown as usage grows and money becomes available. As for Grand Isle, I suspect that once the bike ferry closes for the season the bike path on the island sees bike traffic drop dramatically. And for that reason, it probably is a little less looked after.
And as other people have posted, the real bike network in VT are the roads. County roads with not a lot of traffic and great scenery.
Seriously though, there's a truth in this. I can certainly see where the locals might not quite grasp the need for turning all those defunct railroad lines into MUP's, when there are so many back roads that essentially serve the same purpose.
I pondered this as I prepare for a camping trip to the backwoods of Maine, as I always take my bike. I debate removing the front white and rear red flashing lights , something that I regularly use here on Long Island, but might be a waste of time on the roads I will be riding that may see a car every 15 minutes. If that.
Different mind set in places like upstate NY, Vermont, some sections of Maine, etc... where the need for separation of the scores of cyclists from the hoards of automobiles, is less pressing.
This is the kind of stuff I was hoping to hear! So I guess I should give it another try? When does it start to get cold up there? The weather was beautiful over Labor Day weekend.
PS: I never would have thought (being from New York) that I would have one of the best bagels of my life at a shop in Burlington, VT!
PSS: I read Steve's post after composing the original version of this one. I think I just happened to see the wrong roads in Burlington. The wedding we attended involved a lot of back-and -orth along Williston Rd, Main Street, etc., which are busy turnpikes, much like the ones we avoid here on Long Island. And many of the people who WERE riding the green bike lanes were riding like typical Long Island fools, going the wrong way, crossing pedestrian-style rather than as moving vehicles, etc. This was pretty much the extent of my exposure to Burlington's roads until we drove through Grand Isle on the last day. I must have also seen a lousy part of the Lake Champlain Bikeway there, too, because it seemed very narrow and not too well maintained.
Believe me, I want Vermont to be everything I've always heard for bicycling, so keep the reassurances coming!
Oh, well on Grand Isle, the main road (rt 2) funnels the cars. I was biking through there from the Grand Isle ferry from NY not too long ago and there are ways of course around Rt 2 and some of it is now signed as "LC Bikeways". Rt 2 is busy and somewhat narrow and has a drawbridge for sailboats, etc, but there are prettier ways once you get through the bottlenecks.
Having said that, the 2 minor incidents I have had when touring were in VT and in Kittery Maine, consisting of undecipherable obscenties yelled out of windows by drunk(?) passengers.. Having said that, VT is the perfect place for a cross bike or something like a Salsa Vaya or a Warbird or any gravel friendly road/touring bike because there are a lot of nice dirt roads to explore in the Greens, some of the "gaps" and in between the major metropolitan areas.
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|Penang Hill
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Night view from the top of Penang Hill.
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|Penang Island
Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks in Penang, Malaysia. It is located in Air Itam, which is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city centre of George Town. Penang Hill is also known by the Malay name Bukit Bendera, which refers to Flagstaff Hill, the most developed peak. The name Penang Hill covers a number of hills, with the highest point at Western Hill which is 833 metres (2,733 ft) above sea level. The hill stands out prominently from the lowlands as a hilly and forested area. It was used as a retreat during the British colonial period, and is now a popular tourist destination in Penang. The top of the hill is accessible via the Penang Hill Railway from its base station at Air Itam.
Captain Francis Light, founder of the colony in Penang, first plotted a horse track from the Penang Botanic Gardens waterfall up to the top of the hill in 1788. He cleared an area in order to grow strawberry, which was therefore known as Strawberry Hill. Its official name however was Flagstaff Hill, which is still reflected in its name in Malay, Bukit Bendera (literally "Flag Hill"). The name was a reference to the flagstaff outside "Bel Retiro", which was the residence of the Governor of Penang built by Francis Light c. 1789. The area is however widely known as Penang Hill which in fact covers a number of hills, and the other names such as Flagstaff Hill, Strawberry Hill are still used for peaks in the area. The hill became a cool retreat for the British colonists from the heat of the lowlands and threat of malaria, and many bungalows were built on the summit of Penang Hill for government servants and army. A Convalescent Bungalow was built in 1803.
One of the earliest buildings was built by David Brown on Strawberry Hill which was given to Brown by Francis Light. The house however burnt down and then rebuilt in the 19th century, and it is currently used as a restaurant. The post office was first opened in 1894, and a hotel, the Crag Hotel, was established in 1895 (closed since WWII). The first police station was built in 1929, and the building is still standing here on the same site.
In the early days the only way to the top of hill was to travel on foot or horseback, or be carried on dooly (sedan chair). The first attempt at a mountain railway on Penang Hill began in 1897 but it proved unsuccessful; it was built between 1901 and 1905 but had technical faults. The Straits government then organized a new project to construct the Penang Hill Funicular Railway at a cost of 1.5 million Straits dollars. The railway was first opened to the public on 21 October 1923 and officially opened on 1 January 1924. The funicular railway led to a sharp increase in residential development as it become a location for the building of holiday villas and bungalows by Europeans and wealthy local Chinese towkays alike. It has also developed into a tourist destination.
Penang Hill is mainly a hilly granitic mass. The hill system is higher towards the northern part with its highest point at Western Hill, at an elevation of 833 m (2,723 ft) above sea level. Other than Western Hill, there are a number of peaks in the region, such as Bukit Laksamana (Malay for Admiral Hill), Tiger Hill, Flagstaff Hill, Haliburton's Hill and Government Hill. Flagstaff Hill is 735 m (2,450 ft) above sea level. A number of small rivers and streams originate from the region. Sungai Pinang (Malay for Penang River) is the largest of the rivers, and it starts from a number of tributaries in the area.
Because Penang Hill has a cooler environment, it has been a popular holiday retreat. A number of bungalows were built around Flagstaff Hill. The northern part of the Hills are not well developed. Government Hill, Bukit Timah (Malay for Tin Hill) and others are designated water catchment areas and no development is permitted.
Some recreational potential exists at the upper reaches of the river where the water is relatively clean. In a number of cases, sudden changes in ground level have resulted in a series of small waterfalls and rapids, where bathing, dipping and picnicking are popular.
The lower terrain of the Hills is used mainly for agricultural and residential purposes.
The most convenient way up to Penang Hill is by means of the Penang Hill Railway, a funicular railway from Air Itam to the top of Flagstaff Hill. The 2,007 m (1 mile 435 yard) journey used to take about half an hour and the train may stop at intermediate stations upon request. However, upgrades to the system now allows non-stop ride to the top in five to ten minutes.
For Malaysians, the fare for a return (round trip) ticket is RM10 per adult and RM4 per child aged between three and 12. For foreign tourists, the return fare would be RM30 for adults and RM15 for children aged seven to 12. Senior citizens and students will enjoy cheaper fares at RM4 per person. The ride continues to remain free of charge for disabled persons holding the OKU (Malay acronym for Orang Kurang Upaya) card. Penang Hill residents, licensed traders and hawkers and workers can purchase monthly season pass at RM24. The blue, air-conditioned Swiss-made coaches, capable of ferrying up to 100 passengers at one go, run from 6.30am to 9pm daily.
Alternatively, there is a 5.1 km (3.2 mi) tarred road known popularly as the "jeep track". It is open only to the vehicles of hill residents. The "jeep track" is also used by off-road motorcycle enthusiasts to traverse up the steep terrain. It is a popular hiking route. It begins at the quarry at the entrance of the Penang Botanic Gardens and it takes a two or three-hour leisurely hike to reach the top. Some of the more famous pit stops at the mountain are 52 and 84. At these pit stops, a view of the island is visible to hikers, who are able to get some water and tea prepared by locals stationed on the hill. Eighty Four is the last pit stop before the top of Penang Hill – approximately forty five more minutes from 84.
Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, more commonly known as Summit Road, leads from the top station to the western part of the hill right towards Western Hill and Tiger Hill.
The eastern face of Penang Hill is well served by a series of roads and paths, for example, Moniot Road, Viaduct Road, and Tunnel Road. Moniot Road is named after a Frenchman, Michael Jules Moniot who surveyed it between 1846 and 1855. Moniot Road has been declared a Heritage Trail in 1995 by the Governor of Penang.
A system of bridle paths forms a picturesque labyrinth of walks connecting the different bungalows. Indian penal servitude prisoners shipped from Bencoolen, Sumatra to Penang during the second half of the 19th century built these by-paths.
Numerous trekking trails lead from various starting points in the lowlands to Penang Hill. The more popular trails include the Moongate Trail, trail from Air Itam Dam to Tiger Hill, trail from Hye Keat Estate and trail from the Municipal Park (formerly Youth Park). Some of the trails are used by farmers to transport produce to the markets of Balik Pulau and Air Itam.
The most important feature of Penang Hill is the cooler climate. The core summit area has an average temperature ranging from 20° to 27 °C. The mean minimum temperature is consistently below 21 °C. The hottest months are between December and April while the coolest months are between June and October. It is generally 5 degrees cooler than Georgetown.
The most common forest type found on Penang Hill is the hill dipterocarp forest. Growing at higher altitudes are some of the submontane oak-laurel as well as coniferous trees. The Tree fern which is normally associated with higher elevations is also found growing here.
Penang Hill is scientifically important as a type site of many Malaysian plant species. In the past, botanists came here to collect plants for herbaria around the world. It is an area rich in biodiversity and has a great number of endemic species, some of which are so rare that their existence is endangered.
The rare and endangered species include the parasitic plant Exorhopalia ruficeps, which grows in the shady and damp undergrowth. The Penang Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum barbatum) is fast becoming over-collected and disappearing. The endangered witch hazel Maingaya malayana was rediscovered years ago and has since been propagated.
Large mammals are not found on Penang Hill. Wild boars, small and medium-sized mammals such as the squirrels, monkeys and tree shrews can be seen. A number of species found in these hills are nocturnal. These include the civets, flying lemurs, flying civets and bats.
In the evenings, the characteristic calls of the cicadas and crickets are often heard. If one is discerning enough, the stick insect and leaf mantis may be found well-camouflaged among the vegetation.
Penang Hill has a rich bird fauna. Over 100 species or about 80% of the birds found on Penang Island have been recorded here. They range from the common garden species to rare deep forest inhabitants.


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|September 10, 1999, 08:17 AM
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We're building a permanent CAS range at our club. I think we have a pretty good idea of what we're going to build but i would like to hear some ideas from you guys/gals out there.
BTW, thanks Bowie for your ideas. (I know you're lurking out there). You had 'em rollin' in the aisles with some of those stages!
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Would this area be just for CAS,or would it be incorporated into the regular shooting area at the range?? Nothing makes a CAS range more fun than permanent,realistic storefronts on stage areas. Permanent berms between the shooting bays is also a big plus. Also,a place to store props and targets,and a little house or shed for registration and scoring.
Our club (The Cherokee Cowboys) uses the same six pistol bays as the regular gun club members. We're fortunate,however,to have a supportive board of directors who've allowed us to build a streetfront with boardwalk on one of the stages,and keep two long-haul trailers loaded with our targets and props at the gun club. We also have covered concrete pads at the front of 5 of the bays that give us a place to get out the GA. sun and rain.
Give us a few more details about what your area is like.
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|September 11, 1999, 08:11 PM
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It's going to be a permanent range with five bays with rock wall berms between bays. Unfortunately we don't have room for a long range rifle area, so any sort of long range match will have to use one of the regular 100 yd ranges. We're going to build some storefronts, hotelfronts, saloon,jail etc. I think they're thinking of a western-style mini Hogan's Alley in at least one bay.
We'll have a covered pavilion and they're talking about a small enclosed building to serve as a match HQ.
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Ben Affleck's Argo is big winner at Baftas
Spy thriller is best film as Daniel Day-Lewis wins top actor for Lincoln
Ben Affleck's US thriller Argo was the big winner at the Baftas last night, scooping awards for Best Film and Best Director.
The spy movie, hotly tipped for Oscar success later this month, fought off competition from Les Miserables, Life of Pi, Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty, to win the coveted Best Movie gong.
The film also won Ben Affleck a Bafta for Best Director.
In a tightly fought category, Daniel Day-Lewis (right) was named Best Actor for his role in the US biopic Lincoln. Day-Lewis, who reportedly refused to leave his wheelchair while playing the disabled Christy Brown in My Left Foot, said: "On the chance I might one day have to speak on an evening such as this I've stayed in character as myself for the last 55 years."
Emmaunelle Riva was a surprise win of the night, beating favourites Jessica Chastain and Jennifer Lawrence to pick up the award for Best Actress.
Lawrence handed the award for Best Supporting Actor to Christoph Waltz for Django Unchained while Anne Hathaway was named Best Supporting Actress for Les Miserables.
James Bond movie Skyfall was named Outstanding British Film of the year.
Stars including Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and Eddie Redmayne stopped to sign autographs and pose for pictures outside the Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden.
Northern Ireland's Bafta hopefuls missed out on the big night.
Armagh cinematographer Seamus McGarvey had been nominated for Anna Karenina but lost out to Life of Pi's Claudio Miranda.
And Kris Kelly and Evelyn |McGrath from Belfast-based |Blacknorth were up in the Short Animation category for Here To Fall, losing out to The Making of Longbird by Will Anderson and Ainslie Henderson.
Juno Temple was named Bafta's Rising Star, Amour won Film Not in the English Language and the Bafta Fellowship was awarded to Sir Alan Parker.
Local film and TV stars shone at the Irish Film and Television Awards on Saturday night in Dublin. Winners included Armagh's Seamus McGarvey, Director of Photography (Anna Karenina); Maggie Donnelly, Best Costume (Good Vibrations); Brid Brennan, Best Supporting Actress (Shadow Dancer); Maurice Sweeney, Best Director TV (WB Yeats No Country For Old Men), and Flickerpix Animations, Best Animation (Macropolis).
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