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I was bought the cool effect eye shadow pencil for christmas so I am not too sure on the price but I have read a couple of other reviews which put it around £3.
The product is from the maybelline range and is described as a cooling effect eye shadow / liner. The colour I was bought is called steely gaze which is dark matallic smokey grey colour and if you have read any other reviews I have written you will find that these types of colours are very popular with me. I also have the colour called snow bunny which is a shimmery white and I believe that there is quite a variety of colours so there should be something that will please most peoples tastes. It is available from most retailers stocking the Maybelline range.
The pencil is a silver colour with black writing and the end and push on lid is the colour of the eye shadow. The pencil is very soft so it is extremely easy to apply however the pencil is quite thick so it will be difficult to get fine lines.
As it is described as a cooling effect eye shadow you will be wondering if this actually works. when you first apply it yes, your eyes do feel a lot cooler but this sensation does not last for long. The pencil feels greasy to touch and slides on your eyelids a dream however, the cover is not very even but that is soon fixed by smudging it with your finger.
I found it didn't last that long for me but I think my eyelids tend to be quite greasy or moist not quite sure so a matt finish is better for me that is why I always find eye shadow to be the best option. I have read a few other reviews where they suggest that it lasted most of the day for them.
It isn't a product that I would buy myself but if you like pencil eye shadows then this will be a great choice as it comes in a good range of colours and is easy to apply. It is relatively cheap too.
This product is one that you should definitely buy, if you are thinking of it. It looks good, has variety and is good value. It comes in two different forms: liquid (in a tube) or solid (pencil stick). I have both, and personally prefer the pencil form as its easier to apply (less messy) with the same results. There are quite a number of colors to choose from, so there's basically something for everyone. I have 3 different colors: the champagne color (bronze), brown and blue. All the colors are not matte, they are shimmery. It depends on whether you're after a shimmery color. Shimmer can be young and sexy - if thats what you're looking for. Anyway, they all look very good and you sometimes get a cool sensation on your skin, after application. It is also a high quality product, and lasts a long time, without the hefty price tag. It's a very reasonable price which allows you to buy several colors, as opposed to buying just one color at Chanel or something. I personally like drug store brands like Maybelline for things like eye shadow, as nobody is going to know whether you're wearing Maybelline eyeshadow or Chanel. So overall, I would definitely reccommend this to anyone. Even if you don't like it, you won't feel bad as it doesn't cost much. And if you do like it, you can buy more, without blowing your budget!
I first tried this great eyeshadow a few months back when i was going out for the evening and i wanted a gold colour eyeshadow to match what i was wearing. The Maybelline Cool effect eyeshadow was the first one that caught my eye and i ended up buying the Nougat 05 colour which is very very gold! It comes in a small compact tube and contains 7.5 ml which is enough to last for absolutely ages. I have used it almost every day for nearly 3 months and i still have plenty left. This means i still have money for other things that i need! The packaging itself is small and sweet and can easily fit in a purse or a pocket so can be taken almost anywhere with you. When you first apply the cream it is very cooling and i found that it can tend to sting. The cool effect only lasts for a couple of minutes so this definitely isnt worth buying just for this one quality. The eyeshadow is more like a cream but is a lot easier to apply. It gently wipes over the eyelid coating it in a shiny gold layer that lasts all day, as long as you arent planning on getting wet at any point throughout the day. Unlike some eyeshadows, this cream does not crease and remains looking good no matter how many times you blink or touch your eyes. The product costs around £4 but is worth it as it doesnt need replacing as often as a regular eyeshadow. There is now a wider range of colours available including silver and lavender which are both sparkly and ideal for evenings out on the town! Idefinitely recommend this product to anyone that wants to look good and is into the glittery party look as i am!!! £4 isnt much at all when you think how long it lasts and how good it looks.
these have long been a favorite of mine. it takes very little, they can go on sheer or bright, depending on how much you layer.... some colors are shimmer, while others are not so much so.... they're just awesome to put it bluntly. i'll be honest now, i wish there was a bit more color selection, but that is my only gripe. these lil dudes are great, they last all day and no creasing. that's right. none! tho i must admit i've never really felt the "cooling" effect, but its not something you would ever miss anyways.
The tubes for this eyeshadow are too messy, as one squeeze can distribute too much product, and it is impossible to get the excess back inside. On application, the creme does not feel particularly cool as the name suggests, and creases within twenty minutes. Most of the product remains on your fingers as opposed to your eyelids, and, whilst being easy to blend, the resulting effect is either garishly ice-queen or disappointingly bland. If you have a lot of time in the mornings to spend on your eye make-up and you have practice with liquid make-up application, I would recommend this product. If not, I would recommend the Maybelline Pure Colour eye compacts, because they come in a range of gorgeous colours, are much easier to apply, and stay on all day.
Maybelline Cool Effects 'Cooling Cream Eyecolor' is an eyeshadow with a difference. There's no little pot... there's no applicator... just a dinky little squirty tube! The tubes themselves are tiny - probably only 4cm long, and they have a pointy, black plastic screw-top lid to them. They're made of clear plastic, which is certainly handy as it means you can immediately see the colour of the product through the packaging - no having to find a tester to see the colour, or guessing from the little sticker on the bottom of a pot. Cool Effects eyeshadows come in a range of eight different colours. * Cold as Ice * Cool Blues * Lilac Freeze * Pretty Cool * Gives Me The Chills * Nougat * Cool Cat * Sugar Plum Ice These cover a range of shades from almost white, to pale blue, to pink, lilac and neutral shades. Each colour has a shimmery effect to it, and all of them are fairly pale in colour. The light, shimmery effect makes them perfect to wear during the day or for going out. Applying the eyeshadow is a bit of an art in itself - you can soon get the hang of it, but at first it's difficult to judge the right quantity you'll need. As the product is in a squeezy tube you need to squirt a small amount of the product onto your finger (or an applicator if you really want to use one). Once you've got it on your finger (or applicator) it's just a case of sweeping your finger across your eyelid and gently blending it in to however you want it. An easy mistake to make is to squirt too much onto your finger then putting it onto your eyelid and having to spend the new few minutes trying to even out the splodge. From experience I've learnt it's better to start with a small amount and apply more as required. So - is it just a gimmick, or is eyeshadow in a tube really any good? For starters, this eyeshadow isn't just called 'Cool Effects' because of the shades
it comes in, it really does have a cooling effect. As you smooth it over your eyelid you can't help but notice the cool refreshing sensation. This is nice at any time of day and any time of year, but is particularly nice in the summer when your eyes are feeling hot and tired. Despite being a cream it's not at all greasy - if you rub a tiny amount between your fingers it feels almost powdery. The cream is apparantly made up of 50% water and Maybelline claim that once applied the eyeshadow lasts for up to eight hours. I can certainly back up this claim, as applying it in the morning before work it's still noticeable at the end of the day. However, towards the end of your eight hours worth of wear, although it doesn't look a mess, on close inspection you can certainly tell that you either need to touch it up or wash it off. This product doesn't claim to be waterproof, and it can be easily removed with a flannel, however, it does have some staying power in wet situations. I regularly go swimming, but the eyeshadow is still noticeable after my swim (although perhaps not so noticeable as when first applied). Maybelline offer a 'tip' on this product in that it can also be used to 'highlight cheeks or to create a shimmering effect on the lips'. They also recommend blending shades together to customise your colours (this does work!). Priced at approximately £3.29 for a 7.5ml tube this product is certainly value for money. The tubes last an amazingly long time as a little really does go a long way. Maybelline Cool Effects eyecolor is available from most Boots stores and other similar shops that stock Maybelline products.
I saw this product first on a magazine advert and it looked lovely but I do know with many make up brands that they tend to add a bit more than just their own products to get the look they say. It looks very shiny on the model in the advert and glitzy just how I love my eyes to look, to brighten them up a little. The day I saw this advert I rushed out to my nearest store which was Boots and looked at the prices they were £3.99 and lots of different shades obviously when started out there were very cool colours, cream, blues, greens and dark colours but now they have many amber like colours, they have golds which are lovely. The shade I ended up getting was number 16 which is the shade called Gives Me The Chills, all of them have great names. I paid the money and tried it on, the reason I bought this colour is because I don't have a silver shade of eyeshadow. I was qorried about putting this eyeshadow on as it is a cream type and I only use powder ones, so I squeezed a tiny bit out and put it on my eye, it did have a cool feelng when first applied but it soon went away. The colour was not very strong at first so I had to put more over to get a really silver look which could be seen which was annoying, it was only a 7.5ml bottle. The packaging is really nice it's a little tube with a nozzle at the end to squeeze it out, it's really mall and doesn't take up to much room. I was online from a website link on the maybelline website to buy the cool effect eye colour and noticed they were quite cheap in America and they had lots of shades I didn't buy any though because p&p is expensive from America. When I was in America last year I was in a shop and noticed the cool effect there it's different and I had to buy one there it cost about $2.90 and the shade I chose here was one I had seen on the website which I had wanted called 'Lilac Freeze'. There were lot to choose from but I only had en
ough for one, the tube is different here and you get 8g. The tube the time can stand up because the top is flat and this goes on just the same as the other but the packaging is good on both bottles. I really like this product it gives a nice shimmer to the eyes and it isn't too expensive.
I had not heard of this product before, and I got my tube free when buying a lipstick. Therefore, I had no preconceptions about how cool it would be! I was pleasantly surprised to find that unlike many other tube-type eye shadows it was not greasy when applied, although it did feel slick when first on, when it dried it became almost powder-like. This gives it an advantage over others because it means you can blend it in once it has dried, to give it the appearance of a powder. I also found it to be very long lasting, I chose the dark and vampish 19 sugar plum ice, and was able to achieve a dark and smokey look. However, I felt that there wasn't a large enough variety of colours available (although it could have been due to the size of the shop where I bought it!), especially as I don't tend to suit lighter colours that well. I did not really feel a cooling effect of it either, although I don't think that detracted from my enjoyment of the product otherwise!
These are cute little squeezy tubes of cream that claim to cool and soothe your eyes as you apply them. I chose a lovely sheer sparkly colour called 'Cold as ice' and it provides just enough coverage without looking havey, just enough sheen without looking odd and vaseline-like. You only need a teeny tiny dab of the stuff, so even though they are small tubes, it will last for absolutely ages. The cream did feel nice and cold when I applied it, but this feeling wore off very quickly - I think this is more about selling a gimmick than any lasting effects of soothing the eye area. Still, it did feel nice and tingly cold and it reminds you of playing with makeup products when you were little :-) The colour did wear off as the day went on, but I was still left with shimmery eyelids. I will definitely be going back to get some of the other colours in the range - they are just the thing for light, subtle summery makeup.


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PG&E employees and their family and friends donated more than 300 volunteer hours on Saturday, April 16, to improve and enhance Angel Island State Park.
The Angel Island location in Marin County was one of 18 across the state where PG&E volunteers celebrated Earth Day 2011.
Despite only being accessible by ferry, the park attracts 200,000 visitors a year to its historic buildings, military sites and miles of trails. The island's centuries of history, as well as current visitor information has been compiled by the Angel Island Association and can be found on the group's website.
Geisha Williams, PG&E's senior vice president of electric operations, and Kent Harvey, the company's chief financial officer, led the PG&E volunteers as they lent a hand to park staff across the island, helping maintain key landmarks such as the Immigration Station and visitors dock at Ayala Cove. In addition to the satisfaction of a job well done the California State Parks Foundation declared the day "a great success."
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One of America's largest holiday light shows, our very own Winter Festival of Lights, started its 27th season on November 11, 2011 and will continue through January 8, 2012. This holiday tradition began in 1985 with just five light displays and landscape lighting covering about 125 acres over a three-mile drive throughout the resort. Since then, the show has grown into one of the nation's largest light shows, covering more than three hundred acres over a six-mile drive throughout the resort. Seventy five larger-than-life light displays are now part of this glowing show including this year's new displays: Ferris Wheel, Snowball Chasing Sledders and Conestoga Wagon. Two new dinosaurs have also been added to the popular Dinosaur Dell display this year.
The Winter Festival of Lights has been featured on the Travel Channel's "Most Extreme Christmas Celebrations" and listed in the American Bus Association's Top 100 International Events. Two years ago the show was named one of the top 10 best holiday light and tree shows by leading hotel search engine HotelsCombined.com, and last year the Winter Festival of Lights was listed as one of the 10 Best Christmas Light Displays in the United States according to AOL Travel.
Three years ago, the Winter Festival of Lights entered a new "green" era with the commitment to use energy-efficient LED lights in all new displays and to begin converting all existing displays to LED. Nearly 70% of the show now utilizes LED. "LED lights use 85% less energy than traditional bulbs and last five times longer, ensuring that the Festival of Lights will continue to glow for another 27 years," said Caren Knoyer, Marketing Director for Oglebay.
The Winter Festival of Lights is viewable Sunday through Thursday until 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. A per car donation is requested and is valid for the entire festival season. Those making a $20.00 donation will receive a DVD featuring this year's Festival of Lights video.


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Giffords's Doctors a Bit More Optimistic
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords hasn't had abnormal brain swelling, and doctors at the University of Arizona Medical Center said Monday they were growing a bit more optimistic about her chance of recovery after she was shot in the head Saturday.
The congresswoman, critically wounded while appearing at a constituent session outside Tucson, remained in critical condition Monday. Hospital chief of surgery Rainer Gruessner said Ms. Giffords and seven other victims who remained hospitalized Monday "are doing better."
Twenty people were shot in the rampage, six fatally, including the chief federal district judge in Tucson, John M. Roll. Of the injured, the remaining six victims have been discharged from the hospital.
While a lack of unusual swelling in the brain is a positive indicator, doctors remained cautious about Rep. Giffords' prognosis. Swelling can put pressure on brain tissue, cutting off oxygen to portions of the brain and potentially furthering the damage from the shooting itself.
A CT scan of the congresswoman showed that there has been "no progression of that swelling," said G. Michael Lemole Jr. , the hospital chief of neurosurgery and one of her physicians. "No change is good, and we have no change."
Dr. Lemole said he and colleagues were "close" to "a sigh of relief" about the congresswoman's prognosis. But he and other neurological specialists said it was still too early to know how she'll fare, including what possible deficits she might suffer in the longer term, either in her ability to think or in her personality.
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"At this point, we can't measure psychological function," Dr. Lemole said at a press briefing Monday. He and other doctors at the Tucson hospital said Ms. Giffords had responded to verbal commands. These tend to be requests for a patient to wiggle toes or squeeze a doctor's hand. But, partly because she's on a ventilator and mostly sedated in a medical coma, the doctors don't yet know whether she'll recover her ability to speak or how her cognitive abilities might change.
Dr. Lemole said that the path of the bullet–which went from back left to front left of her head–may have been high enough that it missed key brain centers controlling speech, vision and cognitive function.
"The higher the trajectory, the better the hope," he said. But he and colleagues steered away from making specific predictions about her recovery.
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From History of Montgomery County, Kansas, By Its Own People, Published by L. Wallace Duncan, Iola, Kansas, 1903, Pg 645-646:
King, Joseph F. Bio
The "old soldier!" How shall we repay him, how measure the value of his services to his country? Shall it be in paltry dollars and cents? Far be it from us, the beneficiaries of their loyalty, to think that the mere pittance received as a pension, discharges the obligation owed to them! Let us, in the few brief years they are to be here, pour forth upon them, in addition, the benedictions of a grateful posterity. Stand with uncovered heads, as each year their lessening ranks file by, resolved that the glorious country which they saved with their blood, shall continue its benign mission of uplifting humanity to a higher plane of excellence. The biographer is always proud to record the few brief facts that tell of duty done in the dark days of the Rebellion, and, in Joseph King, of Caney township, is a subject which furnishes the necessary material.
Mr. King landed on Kansas soil in 1857, and was, thus, in the thick of the fervid battle for supremacy, then going on between the forces of the Free-State patriots and the Border Ruffians. When the war cloud actually burst, he was one of the first to enlist, first, in the Home Guards, and then, in a company commanded by Capt. J. B. Forman, which became part of the Tenth Kansas Infantry. After a year's service in this organization, he received honorable discharge, and, immediately, returning to his old home in Indiana, reenlisted in Company A, of the Twelfth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. In this company he served during the remainder of the war, participating in many of the hard-fought battles and long wearisome marches of the Army of the Cumberland, and, later, with grand old "Uncle Billy," to the sea. A partial list of the battles in which Mr. King had a part, follows: Richmond, Kentucky; Siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Big Shanty, Big and Little Kennesaw, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Macon, Savannah, Columbus, Bentonville, Raleigh, together with numerous other skirmishes, not mentioned in the reports. At Richmond, Kentucky, Mr. King was unfortunate enough to get within the enemy's line and was captured. He, however, was paroled on the fourth day. Again, at Atlanta, his zeal carried him too close to the enemy. His stay with the "Johnnie Rebs" was even shorter than before, as he was enabled, by he lax discipline of the guards, to make his escape, and to participate in that "glorious march to the sea." His company had the distinction of being selected to lead the Grand Review at Washington, an honor which it richly deserved, and which its battle scarred members bore with distinguished credit.
A few brief facts concerning the family of Mr. King will not be amiss. He was born in Jennings county, Indiana, on the 17th of September 1842, a son of George W. and Nancy (Boyd) King. The parents were natives of Ohio and, in 1857 removed, with their family, to Anderson county, Kansas. Here, they lived out their days, as farmers, loyal to the free institutions of their adopted state, which the father served during the war, in the home guards, and in several different offices of trust. He died at the age of sixty-eight, the mother surviving him an dying at seventy-four years. They reared a family of twelve children, the four now living being: Joseph F., Elizabeth, William and Robert C. Those deceased are: James, David, Benjamin M., Emma, John, George, Lena and Cynthia.
Upon his return from the war, Mr. King was joined in marriage with Catherine F. Lewellin, the date being June 24, 1865. Mrs. King was a native of Jennings county, Indiana, born the 20th of November, 1844, the daughter of James and Sidney J. (Scroggins) Lewellin, who were from South Carolina, and early pioneers to Green county, Indiana.
The year of his marriage, Mr. King returned to Anderson county, Kansas, where he engaged in farming until 1883, when he bought his present farm of eighty acres in Caney township. It lies two miles south of the village of Havana, and shows the care of a practiced hand, in the many substantial improvements to be found thereon. Mr. King is a man of parts, in his township, having served as treasurer and clerk of the school board a number of times, and in various other positions of trust. In political belief he is a staunch Republican, and delights to promote the interest of that party. To him and his wife have been born a family of ten children, but four of whom are living: Nancy, wife of Fred Wolsch; Minnie, wife of David M. Spring; Joseph D. and Amos. Those deceased are: James, Mary, George, Etta J., and John A.
Mr. and Mrs. King and their son, Amos, comprise the family living at home, and all are regarded with much respect in the community.
Contributed by Mrs. Maryann Johnson a Civil war researcher and a volunteer in the Kansas Room of the Independence Public Library, Independence, Kansas


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A born-again computer whiz kid bent on proving the existence of God on his computer meets a middle-aged divinity professor, Roger Lambert, who'd just as soon leave faith a mystery. Soon the computer hacker begins an affair with professor Lambert's wife -- and Roger finds himself experiencing deep longings for a trashy teenage girl.
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About the Author
John Updike was born in Shillington, Pennsylvania, in 1932. He graduated from Harvard College in 1954 and spent a year in Oxford, England, at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art. From 1955 to 1957 he was a member of the staff of The New Yorker. His novels have won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Rosenthal Foundation Award, and the William Dean Howells Medal. In 2007 he received the Gold Medal for Fiction from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. John Updike died in January 2009.
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"Remarkably interesting . . . One finishes it with . . . renewed respect for one of the most intelligent and resourceful of contemporary novelists."—David Lodge, The New York Times Book Review
"Wonderful reading from beginning to end . . . The precise, laconic bull's-eye descriptive passages in this novel continually amaze with their absolute accuracy."—San Francisco Chronicle
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The Senate Armed Services Committee has put off a vote on former Senator Chuck Hagel amid calls from Republicans for more information about the nominee.
Mr Hagel was put through a tough confirmation hearing last week as critics blasted his record on military and diplomacy issues.
Committee Chairman Senator Carl Levin said in a statement on Wednesday that he had hoped to hold a vote on Thursday, but that the committee's review of Mr Hagel's nomination "is not yet complete".
He said he would schedule a vote as soon as possible.
Mr Hagel, a former two-term Republican senator from Nebraska, has faced strong opposition from his former GOP colleagues.
Mr Obama has chosen him to succeed Leon Panetta as Pentagon chief.
But top among the criticisms levelled against the decorated Vietnam War veteran include that he is not sufficiently pro-Israel or tough enough on Iran.
"I have no animosity against Chuck Hagel," said Republican Senator and committee member Lindsey Graham. "This is a question about a world view that needs to be exposed before you vote."
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It was around 2 weeks ago when I first knew about the Art Fair 2014 happening here in the Philippines. Well, I saw the banners along the streets of Ayala. Makati is indeed a city of vast improvement when it comes to being the Central Business District and one thing that makes me admire this city more is that it never forgets to showcase genuine Filipino talent when it comes to art. As a teenager who has budding passion for art, I swore to myself that I would never miss this opportunity to witness great works from exceptional artists and to be inspired while I'm in the midst of those who appreciate art as much as I do (more than I do, so to say).
Well unfortunately for some reasons I assumed that cameras won't be allowed inside, so these pictures were taken from my Iphone. My big ass camera could have been the perfect company, but I have to admit that the quality of the pictures taken with a smart phone is quite impressive.
Here are my favorites:
|"Lady Pickles" by Luis Lorenzana
|"il Custode del cuore Sanguina" by Jon Jaylo
|work by Marina Cruz
|One of Joy Mallari's "Illuminations"
|"Slum Architecture I" by Renato Barja Jr.
|"Where it Starts It Ends Where It Starts" by Francesca Balaguer-Mercado
|One of Gene Paul Martin's "Sleep Walker"
|One of Eugenia Alcalde's "Cradle"
|"Sky Light" by Erwin Leano
|Jay Ticar's works
|"Pathaway" by Sarah Geneblazo
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Rural lawmakers defeat school sharing, for now
ST. PAUL - Rural lawmakers afraid that local firms could lose business helped defeat a proposal to encourage school districts to work together.
Senate Minority Leader David Senjem, R-Rochester, said he fears the bill could force schools to buy from someone other than local businesses. "There is a feeling between a community and a school district that is very special and very important."
The bill lost 33-31, but its supporters say it will return before the legislative session ends this spring.
Sen. LeRoy Stumpf, DFL-Plummer, said that many fellow rural lawmakers did not understand the measure.
"There is an exception for everything," said Stumpf, chairman of the Senate education finance committee, adding that local businesses should not be hurt.
The proposal began with Sen. Terri Bonoff, DFL-Minnetonka, after a local school superintendent complained that bus transportation was considered an education expense.
"Transportation has nothing to do with teaching children," she said.
The original proposal, which Bonoff worked on with Gov. Tim Pawlenty, would have required schools to buy products from an approved list. But the bill was changed to meet complaints that it was too restrictive.
Bonoff said the bill would not require buying the cheapest products, and leaves the door open to buying goods locally.
"I do believe we have given the school districts the type of latitude they are looking for," Bonoff said.
Still, she said, "school districts should purchase their goods and services in the most economical way possible."
That is the goal of the measure, which strongly encourages joint purchases of goods and services.
The bill would require the state Education Department to contract with a consultant that would study school purchasing needs and promote improve "service delivery, efficiency and economy." The consulting firm would be paid a percentage of savings it generates.
Fewer than a third of Minnesota districts use a state purchasing pool already in place to buy a wide variety of products.
Sen. Gen Olson, R- Minnetrista, said that, for instance, the best price for computers is through the state pool.
"This is one of the softest mandates we could have come up with," Olson said. "Don't we want most of our resources going to the education of our students?"
With the state facing a large budget deficit, Stumpf said that this concept is a good way to save a few million dollars.
"There is money to be saved out there," Stumpf said. "We are going to have to turn every rock over."
Here is how local senators voted on a bill that would have encouraged school districts to share services and make joint purchases:
Thomas Bakk, DFL-Cook, absent
Steve Dille, R-Dassel, no
Michelle Fischbach R-Paynesville, no
Dennis Frederickson, R-New Ulm, yes
Joe Gimse, R-Willmar, no
Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, no
Gary Kubly, DFL-Granite Falls, yes
Keith Langseth, DFL-Glyndon, yes
Tony Lourey, DFL-Kerrick, no
Steve Murphy, DFL-Red Wing, no
Mary Olson, DFL-Bemidji, no
Pat Pariseau, R-Farmington, absent
Kathy Saltzman, DFL-Woodbury, yes
Tom Saxhaug, DFL-Grand Rapids, yes
Katie Sieben, DFL-Cottage Grove, yes
Rod Skoe, DFL-Clearbrook, yes
Dan Skogen, DFL-Hewitt, no
Yvonne Prettner Solon, DFL-Duluth, no
LeRoy Stumpf, DFL -Plummer, yes
David Tomassoni, DFL-Chisholm, yes
Ray Vandeveer, R-Forest Lake, yes
Jim Vickerman, DFL-Tracy, no


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Raleigh Veteran Job Fair
A free job fair for The Triangle's unemployed and underemployed military veterans and their spouses is being held at Vaughn Towers at Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday, March 20th, from 11am - 3pm. This career fair is specifically for military veterans, National Guard members, reservists, and their spouses and will be attended by at least 32 veteran-friendly hiring companies, […]Find out more »
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The University Library's Seven Millionth Volume
A celebration of UNC-Chapel Hill's seven millionth volume, the gift of the John W. and Anna H. Hanes Foundation, with a lecture by Michael A. Gómez, professor of history and Middle Eastern and Islamic studies at New York University.Find out more »
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Central Carolina First in Families: Benefit Documentary Screening – The Crash Reel
Central Carolina First in Families: Benefit Documentary Screening – The Crash Reel Thursday, March 20 $10 7:00 pm THE CRASH REEL – SHORT SYNOPSIS This eye-popping film seamlessly combines twenty years of stunning action footage with new specially-shot verité footage and interviews as it follows U.S. champion snowboarder Kevin Pearce and exposes the irresistible but […]Find out more »
Tinariwen w/ The Melodic
How do you compress a thirty-year epic into a few pages? Tinariwen, whose back-story has variously been described as "the most compelling of any band" (Songlines), "the most rock'n'roll of them all" (The Irish Times), "hard-bitten" (Slate.com) and "dramatic" (The Independent), are both a dream and a nightmare for any aspiring music writer: a dream because the most superficial 'headlines' of their tale – rebellion, guns and guitars, desert nomads, Ghadaffi, the real Saharan blues – are like easy nuggets of gold to thrill-seeking journalists and literary prospectors. And a nightmare, because none of these clichés really do the band justice or even begin to describe who they are, what they feel or the music they play. The following comprises only the chapter headings, the main way markers of the long road the group have travelled from the wild empty places of the southern Sahara desert to the concert stages of the world.Find out more »
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The Doug Largent Trio featuring Brad Maiani on guitar and Todd Proctor on drums will play organ trio jazz at West End Wine Bar of Chapel Hill.Find out more »


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Knightdale, NC 12:30 PM June 5, 2010:
We had such a good time and forgot to take more pictures but these were taken immediately upon arrival. We went into the shop and did a little damage to our wallets :shock: We so enjoyed ourselves. Bill bought us lunch, thank you very much, and we just talked and laughed the whole time. Y'all got to come on down!
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The Proposal
This movie stars Sandra Bullock as a crazy Canadian who forces adorable Ryan Reynolds to marry her so that she doesn't get deported. The fake couple then take a trip to Alaska to visit Ryan's family, and hilarity ensues as they try to convince his whole family that they're really in love. I love movies like this where two actors that are very attractive spend the first half of the movie pretending to be repulsed by one another. Then, they kiss or something and they start to realize they are in love. Um, didn't you realize before that you're both totally hot? Idiots. This film should be watchable and is guaranteed to make you feel like a 12 year old girl, which is a good thing in my opinion. In other news, I am a Canadian too so you have to marry me, Ryan Reynolds, or I'll get deported. Sorry.
Grade: B+ | Playing at Arclight
Year One
I like Michael Cera a lot, so I thought I'd be into this movie. Sadly, I'm not. I think I'd like this movie a whole lot more if it were set in modern-day Tallahassee and starred Raven Simone as a quirky (yet intelligent) young career woman out to change the world with her melodic voice and snazzy fashions. Basically, I'd like this movie way more if it were nothing like it is. I'm sure there are some funny jokes hidden in there amongst all the ones based on played out stereotypes about women and sex, but I don't know if I'd want to sit through two hours of ugly caveman costumes to get to them. Luckily, the cast is good enough to carry the lame script, so I'm guessing it wont be all bad.
Grade: B – | Playing at The Grove
Whatever Works
I'm not a huge Woody Allen fan, but I like Larry David and this movie looks pretty funny. It's about a mean old man who thinks he is a genius (Larry David) that meets a young runaway (Evan Rachael Wood) and decides that he likes here even though she's dumb as rocks. Woody Allen seems to like these stories where young women (Scarlet Johanson, etc) get it on with old dudes. I'm not all that into that, but I guess some people are (mainly old dudes). Even though this movie could be construed as elitist, sexist, ageist, and shrill, it looks entertaining somehow. Go see it if you have nothing else to do. Or if you're an old dude who wants to oggle Evan Rachael Wood.
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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 83, have a good appetite and eat well, but I am losing weight. Since May of this year I have lost 30 pounds. I feel OK, but is this normal? -- T.T.
ANSWER: No, it is not normal.
When nondieting people lose more than 5 percent of their body weight in six months or 10 percent in one year, something suspicious is going on. If you weight 150 pounds, a 5 percent weight loss is only 7.5 pounds. You have lost much more.
Cancer, of course, is the cause that a doctor has to search for if a patient has experienced unexplained weight loss. It is not the most common cause of unintentional weight loss, but it is the most important cause. Run through your medicines with your doctor. One of them might be to blame. Diabetes, an overactive thyroid or parathyroid gland, lung disease or one of the many conditions that prevent food absorption are examples of other conditions where weight loss is part of the picture.
You must see a doctor. Roughly two-thirds of people who have a spontaneous weight loss have an identifiable illness.
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I don't really care much about my Rewards points so when I learned about this, I found out that I have enough for a P300 bill rebate. You mainly earn points from reloading (prepaid) or depending on your full bill (postpaid) at the end of the month.
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Happy Monday! Today marks the start of Madewell's extra 25% off sale on sale merchandise, and it couldn't come at a better time. I have yet to purchase my Christmas gifts nor have I splurged on myself lately. Notice how I threw myself in there? 😉 I can't get over how many wonderful fashion items that are on my list! The good news is the sale ends on Sunday, November 4th so you still have a bit of time, but the bad news is items are selling out fast. Just be sure to include coupon code: YIPPEE at the time of purchase. Oh and if you spend $100 you also get free shipping. Does it get any better????! Happy Shopping!!!
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Fannie Mae Overhaul May Take Years
Published: June 16, 2006
It will take years for Fannie Mae, the mortgage giant, to change its practices and recover from an $11 billion accounting scandal, the top government official overseeing the company told the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday.
Fannie Mae's two top executives, testifying before the committee, said they were in the middle of a total overhaul of the government-sponsored company, which has pledged to complete by year's end the restatement of its earnings back to 2001. It is expected to be one of the largest restatements in United States corporate history.
But James B. Lockhart, acting director of the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, insisted that Fannie Mae -- as well as the smaller Freddie Mac -- had made ''disappointingly slow'' progress. ''These companies were so poorly run that it's going to take many years to fix,'' Mr. Lockhart testified. In a report issued last month, Ofheo said Fannie's Mae's image of prestige and excellence was a sham and described an arrogant and unethical corporate culture. In a settlement announced May 23, the Securities and Exchange Commission fined Fannie Mae $400 million -- one of the largest civil penalties ever in an accounting fraud case. The company also agreed to temporarily cap its mortgage holdings at $727 billion.
Fannie Mae finances one of every five home loans in the country. Daniel H. Mudd, the president and chief executive, acknowledged Thursday that Fannie Mae had broken a public trust. But he said the company today was nearly unrecognizable from before.


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A man convicted of beating his ex-girlfriend and setting her on fire was sentenced to 17 years plus a life term in prison yesterday.
Todd Wimler was convicted in El Cajon Superior Court of attempted murder, arson, aggravated mayhem, spousal abuse and other charges in connection with a Dec. 6, 2008, incident at a mobile home on Japatul Road near Lyons Valley Road near Alpine.
At a preliminary hearing in April, victim Deborah Carr testified that she had been dating Wimler on and off for two years. She was visiting him at his trailer when he suddenly attacked her.
He beat her, poured flammable liquid on her legs and set both her and the trailer on fire.
She survived, though she was so badly burned that doctors had to put her in a coma for a time and she needed skin grafts to cover her burns.
Wimler will first have to serve the 17-year sentence and then the life term kicks in. He will not be eligible for parole under the life term for seven years.


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1. La Pinetata
Selinunte, Sicily
There are some beach bars that scream 'good food served here', whether its the queue forming in front at around midday or evidence of fresh fish being plonked on a barbecue in full view. La Pinetata has none of these tell-tale signs. The only clue is the clientele. Giorgio and Plaxi Locatelli are fans, and on a particular lunchtime last month I bumped into the editor of this very magazine. I was there for a family celebration with my husband, Antonio, brother Terence and close friends. The pasta dishes are simple and good, but everyone orders the fish of the day, caught that morning.
2. Habibi Mursia
Pantelleria Island, off Sicily
Habibi is a converted dammuso (a low traditional building made from volcanic rock) perched next to the rocky coast. There is only one dish on the menu - couscous with fresh fish, so book early and enjoy the view.
3. Calamari
Goa, India
This is slightly more of a restaurant than a shack, but it's not posh in any sense of the word. I particularly remember a very good south Indian seafood curry I had here. The restaurant looks onto the beach, but at the moment is also particularly well known for a large boat that grounded in the shallows, and which has never been removed.
4. Lusty Glaze
Newquay, Cornwall
The fish dishes are created as soon as the catch comes in here, and they also do Cornish tapas and meaty feasts for anyone in need of refuelling after a day spent in Lusty Glaze adventure centre, to which the restaurant is attached. Slap bang on the beach, in the daytime the restaurant has great views of the cove and out to sea, and at night you can watch the sunset over supper.
5. Star of Greece
Port Willunga, Australia
The Star of Greece is part boat shed, part beach hut, made from bits of wood and corrugated iron and filled with art and pottery. The food is 'modern Australian' - highlights include pan-fried squid and wasabi, garfish, kangaroo fillet steaks with couscous, and reputedly the best calamari in the world as well as heaps of local, fresh seafood. The restaurant is perched on the clifftop and has incredible views overlooking the port.
La Pinetata, on Pinetata beach, Selinunte
Habibi, localita Mursia, evenings only
Calamari, near Kingfisher Villa, on Candolim beach, Candolim, Goa
Lusty Glaze, Lusty Glaze Beach, Lusty Glaze Road, Newquay, Cornwall, 01637 879709
Star of Greece, The Esplanade Port Willunga, 00 61 08 8557 7420


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Assessment of terrain effects for Area 2. Hypothetical terrain effects in (a) are compared to patterns in the observed RTP aeromagnetic data in (b) to identify anomalies caused solely by topographic relief formed on magnetic Quaternary deposits. Note the lack of correlation along the stream bank on the east side of San Luis Creek. Faults from LiDAR (black) and those from HGM of RTP data (white) are overlain. Letter labels are for discussion purposes. (a) Hypothetical magnetic field computed from digital elevations using uniform magnetic susceptibility of 0.010 SI and height and Earth's field parameters to match the RTP observed data. Digital elevations for the computation were derived from the LiDAR data, gridded at 25-m interval. (b) Observed RTP aeromagnetic data. Northeast illumination and color scales are identical for both images.


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Anime Fever
October 23, 2013
I'm sure when you read the title, there were some thoughts that flash through your mind, and I'm sure that they may be quite varied from another person's reaction. While I do not watch absolutely everything, I consider myself an anime enthusiast. I've watched my fair share of movies and TV series, and I'd like to share with you some fun trivia about anime as well as some of my favorites in case you are interested in trying out this genre of animation.
Anime (pronounced An-i-may) is a particular type of animation, originating in Japan, and this term refers specifically to animated works. In its illustrated book form, this is called manga (pronounced Mahn-guh). One of the things you'll notice when watching anime is that the features are often not exactly proportionate. The eyes are often drawn much bigger in order to allow for more expression of emotion. Often, the culture of Japan shows through in these pieces in the way that house and cities are depicted. Also, in some you will see various traditions of the culture, such as having small alters within homes or visiting temples or grave sites on special holidays.
There is actually a range of story lines one can choose from when it comes to anime. There are films that provide a bit of history, along with a dramatic story line, like Grave of the Fireflies. Grave of the Fireflies is a story following a young boy and his little sister as they experience the terrible effects of war in Japan. The Place Promised in our Early Days is a film placed in a Japan of another reality. In this world based on reality, the government has built a secret tower that the main characters decide to, one day, investigate. Howl's Moving Castle is set in a created world and involves a story about a legendary castle that moves from place to place. It is an imaginative love story that would be suitable for most ages. Another fun film that is suitable for all ages is Kiki's Special Delivery Service; it follows a young witch as she sets out on the continuation of her witch training. She finds adventure and friendship in many unlikely places as she grows in her powers as a young witch.
What I have listed for you are just feature films. All of these are well done with some really great artwork and stories. So give anime a try, you might just like it!
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Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn vignette takes the Warthog for a 'Joyride'
When it comes to the Halo franchise, the Warthog is probably the most iconic vehicle there is. With us since the very first Halo game, it's been the staple for transportation. Sure, over the year's we've gotten the Ghost, the Chopper, and Mongoose, but it is the Warthog that we always end up going back to.
Just a standard army jeep with a LAAG turret mounted on the back, I believe it's the Warthog's simplicity that makes it such a popular vehicle. Capable of covering a large amount of ground quickly, while the turret gunner disposes of enemies, it's the ultimate vehicle for teamwork. Not to mention, I think we all love it so much because it's probably the one Halo vehicle we can get close to creating in real life.
Aside from why we actually enjoy the Warthog, the new Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn vignette pays tribute to this fan favorite vehicle. Titled "Joyride", the video explores the recruits at the Corbulo Academy of Military Science, where they train with all of the UNSC equipment and tactical gear, including the vehicles. One recruit gets a little too excited about the specially modified Warthog and decides to take it for a little spin. Find out what happens in the new video.
As for the series itself, Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn explores the beginning of the Human/Covenant war, when Master Chief inspired a young cadet who would eventually become a leader aboard the UNSC Infinity in Halo 4. The live-action series will debut on October 5th as a five episode series airing every Friday up until the release of Halo 4.


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PROVO — The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce with the Young Entrepreneurs Academy and Utah County Academy of Sciences has announced it is sponsoring a program for young entrepreneurs in Utah Valley.
The YEA! Educational program takes participating students in grades six through 12 through the process of starting and running a real business. Applications for the program are available online. The deadline is Aug. 1
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Prior business experience is not required. The after-school program will be held at the Utah County Academy of Sciences on the Utah Valley University campus on Thursdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The YEA! academic year begins in October and ends in May. In addition, students will need to provide a current school transcript; provide a letter of recommendation written by a teacher, guidance counselor, religious or community leader; provide a written essay; pay a $10 application fee; and participate in a personal interview.
The program will be implemented through local schools including higher education institutions.
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I'm going to be up in Portland at the end of the month, and I have a craving for lobsters (and maybe a lobster roll for lunch the next day). I'm staying at the Clarion, midway between the airport and downtown. What I'm looking for is what we used to call a "lobster pound," a joint where you can get a platter of lobsters, steamer clams and maybe some sides (corn on the cob, slaw, etc.), and eat them outside (or maybe better, a screened porch) on a picnic table. The best atmosphere is, of course, a place right on the docks.
Anyway, I know of a place in Freeport that meets the description, but I wonder if there are any closer to Portland itself. Haven't had a good lobster dinner in a while, and want to indulge.


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My wife and I will be making our first trip to Europe. We are planning on going for roughly 14-17 days. We have a friend in London so plan on beginning our trip there and spending 3 days, probably 2 nights. From there the plan was to travel via rail to Paris, spend 2 days, and then head to Milan. From Milan we thought we would visit the Lakes region and Bellagio for 2 days, head to Venice for 2 days, head to Florence for 2 days, and finish the trip in Rome.
Is this plan crazy or is it feasable? Are we trying to do way too much? We are thinking this may be the only time we have have the $$ to visit Europe and want to see as much as possible.
We would be taking trains and cabs did not plan on pre-booking any hotels either? We figured we would find a spot to rest our heads each night when we arrive in a new city? Is that a crazy idea as well?
How hard would be it be to rent a car while in Florence, explore the southern Tuscany region and then drive to Rome?
We plan on heading to Europe the last two weeks in June, into maybe the first week of July.
Thanks for the advice...it is much appreciated.
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London, Paris, Milan, Como, Venice, Florence, Rome in one trip...too much?
My wife and I will be making our first trip to Europe. We are planning on going for roughly 14-17 days. We have a friend in London so plan on beginning our trip there and spending 3 days, probably 2 nights. From there the plan was to travel via rail to Paris, spend 2 days, and then head to Milan. From Milan we thought we would visit the Lakes region and Bellagio for 2 days, head to Venice for 2 days, head to Florence for 2 days, and finish the trip in Rome.
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Well the consensus no doubt will be that you have about one day too less in London, Paris, Venice, Florence and Rome - factoring in travel time it takes a half day away from each - Bellagio is a total tourist trap in season - elbow to elbow during the day - anyway for lots of great train info check out these fantastic IMO sites - www.seat61.com; www.budgeteuropetravel.com and www.ricksteves.com. And the only railpass you would investigate IMO would the France-Italy railpass covering all trains in France and Italy you would be taking. For a first trip to Europe I would strongly consider paying extra for first class travel on trains - seats lots bigger, more empty seats to spread out in and easier IME to stow luggage - a much more relaxed trip - and if doing the railpass the first class price ain't that much more than the 2nd class fare for the pass.
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Um, most of these questions answer themselves.
Presuming that this isn't just trolling . . .
Is this plan crazy or is it feasable [sic]?
It is crazy, it is possible, it is not feasible.
Are we trying to do way too much?
Of course you are and you know it.
We would be taking trains and cabs did not plan on pre-booking any hotels either? [sic] We figured we would find a spot to rest our heads each night when we arrive in a new city? [sic] Is that a crazy idea as well?
Well, not getting accommodations set in advance is just daft for your arrival city after a transatlantic (I'm guessing here) flight. It's also pretty dim for the other cities because you would be spending some of your very limited touring time on finding sleeping arrangements. And why in the h would you take cabs with any regularity if you're on a tight budget?
Given the way you're arranging this trip, if you're sub 40 years old, why not look for a Contiki tour (yeah, yeah, they say 18-35 only but they'll take your money if you don't look like a gramps or granny) that fits the bill?
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You're kidding, right? This itinerary is WAY too busy. With 17 days, I'd do something like London, Paris, Venice, Florence and Rome, and spend a minimum of three days in each place. And I LIKE covering a lot of ground.
Also, you definitely will need to make hotel reservations in late June/early July. You don't want to waste half of your travel days trying to find accommodations.
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drop Bellagio unless it is critical and spread time amongst others. Late June and early July without rooms. Well I wouldn't, if I was going to towns in that time then ok but cities? No. Make a booking and get a good price.
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Thanks for the replies. I am not trolling. We took a 3 week road trip last summer, started in San Diego and headed to Seattle. Had no plans, just figured it out as we went and found hotels where we could find them. We enjoyed the adventure.
So I am seeing that this is not feasible in Europe. It seems one must book hotels in adance. Good to know.
We had not thought about a planned tour as we are visiting a friend in London, our first city, and will be staying in his flat. From there we would be on our own. In addition, I did not think a tour would be able to accomodate the many cities we planned on visiting.
Hmm...I guess I assumed since we hit so many cities on our West Coast (of the US) road trip, we could do the same in Europe.
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The insight on Bellagio is very valuable...thanks. Our reasoning for wanting to visit that area is that my wife's maiden name is Como and her great grandparents were from that region. I believe based on the feedback from others I may have to coax her into dropping this idea.
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So I am seeing that this is not feasible in Europe. It seems one must book hotels in advance - no this is not true IME and I have done zillions of train trips without doing to so remain flexible - most train stations in cities like you mention have hotel booking windows that can easily secure a hotel upon arrival.
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We are thinking this may be the only time we have have the $$ to visit Europe and want to see as much as possible.
Then cut (way) back on the number of places.
The more time you spend checking in and out of hotels and traveling from city to to city, the LESS you are going to see.
To answer your specific questions:
Yes, that plan is crazy.
Yes, you're trying to do way too much.
Renting a car to explore Tuscany and then driving to Rome is reasonable - lot's of people do it. You could make it even easier by just do the driving part around Tuscany and taking a train to Rome.
I would start with a week in each of: London, Paris, and Rome You can do a day trip or trips from each. For other destinations, anything less than 3 nights you get diminishing returns for time and costs spent transferring from one hotel/city to another.
Obviously you'll need to pick carefully what you want to see most.
You simply don't have time for everything you first listed with only 14-17 days (meaning 15-18 nights total including your overnight flight to Europe, I assume).
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My mom, sister, daughter, niece and I spent 3 weeks in Europe with the same philosophy of wanting to see as much as possible. We saw a LOT.....and were exhausted. With your current itinerary, you are going to be spending a great deal of time getting from one place to another. My advice would be to prioritize which cities you want to see the most, and go from there.
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Hi ratman,
well, i have done trips in france and Italy with my DH without booking, even in July, [even with our kids a few times off season] but that was by car and we have always booked our hotel for our first destination, and if we were going somewhere very popular like Rome or Paris.
but on your first trip, you do not want to waste time faffing around looking for accommodation, especially in July when you could get very hot and bothered!
if you are willing to forgo a few places and to stretch your time to 17 days, you have the makings of a great first trip. can I suggest the following:
day 1 - Fly into london. stay 4 nights - only gives you 3 days and you might lose at least one to jetlag.
Day 5 - eurostar to Paris - stay 4 nights.
Day 9 - fly to Venice [or if you are feeling very adventurous, get the train - there is an early morning through train which takes 9 hours and would get you to the centre of venice in time for supper!] stay 4 nights
Day 13 - train to Rome - stay 4 nights.
this gives you 4 great cities, all very different, and a decent amount of time in each so that you won't feel too rushed, and you might, just, remember what you've seen in each place.
trust me, do what you were considering first of all, and you won't remember a thing except a load of trains and airports.
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annhig, Well said - and a great compromise plan!
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annhig's itinerary is very reasonable. You'll be able to see some of the highlights of each city, plus have time to just sit in one of the cafes and drink it in. The few times we were able to do that on our whirlwind trip were the most memorable~and the most enjoyable.
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IMHO you have way to many places to really see much f anyting. Remember you will have jet lag and some degree of culture shick. finding your way around will take a little time as wil locating your hotels. If you are going off season (jan'feb) you may go without reservations. Any other time I think that is a really bad idea unless 1)you don;t care where yuo stay and are willing to share baths in very simple hotels with no AC and stairs vs elevators outdie the city centers or 2) have unlimited budget - as in $600 to $800 per night. If you want moderate places at a decent price you definitely need to reserve in advance.
As for how many places to go - this is one of those situations in which less is more. IMHO a first-time visit to London, Paris or Rome should be at least 5 nights (4 days) - and that will take your whole trip. You can physically get to all of the places you want - but will have a day or less in many - and time to see perhaps one sight, eat dinner, sleep and then move on. Not my idea of a vacation.
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You are getting good advice.
I totally understand that you were basing your itinerary to your wonderful three-week road trip from San Diego to Seattle.
The problem is that you don't have a full three weeks this time, and you're already burning three of them in London--a place from which you can't drive to the rest of your planned stops. So not only do you have transport time to London and onwards eating up your time, you also have the itsey stuff--the hour you didn't count on picking up or returning your rental car, etc. Not having reservations is the least of your worries.
I do think Annhig's suggestion or either of Bardo's suggestions (split time evenly in London, Paris, Rome OR hop to Tuscany from London and drive down to Rome) are doable and very deserving of further exploration on your part.
And as we always say here--if you find $$ to go the first time, we guarantee you will find it for the next time. My living room couch was supposed to be recovered/replaced in 1998, the year I first visited Paris. Somehow, the holes in it in 2011 just don't bother me that much!!!!! Airfare!!
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As everyone else has said, yes, WAY too much. I also agree with dropping Milan and Como/Bellagio first. I was in both those places in May and, while I definitely enjoyed myself, for a first trip, to me those have least of interest.
I also agree that you should probably drop at least one other city. Which one depends on what you're interested in (I'd never tell an art buff to drop Florence, for example).
I find that reading others' trip reports is a good way for me to gauge how much time I'll want to spend in a particular place, as well as get ideas on what to do. This is mine from my Italy trip (two weeks, spent in Rome, Venice, and Bellagio with one night in Milan) - it's a start. There are tons more here as well.
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I would hit the highlights of Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice) and then go to Paris. This way you really get a feel for Italy but can still do Paris as well.
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Another way to maximize your time is to buy open jaws plane tickets, into London, out of Rome -- or, not so efficiently, Paris. (Such tickets shouldn't cost any more than round-trip tickets. Look at the multi-city option on airline web sites.)
annhig's suggested itinerary is probably the best use of your time, minimizing the time spent in transit.
You will find that the more you research and the more people tell you "you have to go to such-and-such place; it's amazing," the more stops your itinerary will acquire. You have to exercise great will-power, put your itinerary on a diet, and cut down your number of stops. Or your trip will be a blur of trains and train stations. We all have to do this. After 20 or so trips to Europe, I still have to cut out destinations I regret missing.
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I'm only new to the Europe travel myself so my advice is limited, but we've been on the road for nearly 8 weeks and pre-booked the first 3 nights. That wasn't a great apt (IMHO) but was in a terrific location and gave us a chance to rest on arrival.
since then most accommodation has been checked out online/ found on the GPS/recommendations from here (the forum) or friends and called on our mobile (with our french SIM card)
Many mid priced chain hotels are easy to book eg Ibis, suite novotel and websites like eurocheapo.com have proven invaluable. I have to admit though, when you arrive in a town the last thing you want to do is walk around checking on availability and prices and that's even if you speak the language &/or read basic tariff information. Much easier to book at least a day or two before.
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Looks like everyone is pretty much in agreement. Annhig's suggestion is pretty much what I would recommend even though my very favorite city in Italy is Florence. Do your research. Decide on a maximum of 4 places and spend no less than 3 days in each. If you have 17 days, spend 4 each in Paris and Rome.
I recall our first trip. We had hotel reservations a few places but none in others. The most boring part of any trip is trying to decide where to stay after you have reached a city. You lose time, you are tired and just want to drop your luggage and begin to see the sights. You end up spending more for hotels than you would if you had made reservations because you often "settle" just to get it out of the way. You can get lots of ideas on this board about hotels in your price range. You'll be happier.
Happy planning and come back with your questions. We love to answer them!
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Much easier to book at least a day or two before.>>
thomo - that's a great way to travel in europe this time of year. but in July, you might find yourself with flights booked to Venice, say, and nowhere decent/reasonably priced to stay when you got there.
if you do decide to follow my recommendations, or plan to stay in any big cities during your trip, I strongly recommend booking well ahead. the big hotel booking sites - venere.com, expedia.com, booking.com, all have standard booking conditions whereby you don't pay till you get there, and can cancel without charge up to 24 [usually] hours before check-in. so if your plans do change en route, you can cancel without penalty.
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One more vote that your plan is too ambitious.
I suggest you reverse the trip and start in Rome, end in London, to improve your chances of nicer weather.
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While you may get accommodation as PalenQ says, it may not be in the area you want or at the star rating or budget limits you prefer etc. It really pays to do your research online beforehand and find a hotel close to those things you want to see and do. Especially with such a short time frame. This can be a pretty warm time of year and spending time working out bus, metro etc routes then standing in the heat waiting for them and walking miles etc is such a waste of time.
You have had some really smart advice from experienced travellers. As for the Como Bellagio ferry, it is packed at this time of year and takes 2 hours one way if I remember rightly. (Am not sure if the hydrofoil is on that route as we like the ferries). There are also quite a few strikes happening in Europe at the moment (or planned) due to the Eurozone crisis and its effect on workers, pension plans etc in Europe. Anything could happen ... if Eurogeddon should arrive (and many economists still fear it will) travel plans could be incredibly disrupted by strikes and / or social unrest. Therefore fewer cities would be a better choice IMHO.
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Thank you so much to everyone for the thoughtful replies. We have a bit of researching to do and we now know how to focus our efforts. Special mention to annhig, thanks for the insight and we will probably plan our trip similar to your suggestions.
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>You will find that the more you research and the more people tell you "you have to go to such-and-such place; it's amazing," the more stops your itinerary will acquire.<
YES!! What people tell you you HAVE to see is very subjective~they're going to suggest things they themselves loved. You are the only one who can prioritize what YOU want to see. I loved going to see the play Mary Poppins while we were in London, but not everyone is going to enjoy it the way I did. Some will actually hate it.....if you're foodies, plan on the good restaurant recommendations. If you're history buffs, plan on the museum recommendations and historical sites. Be sure not to schedule every moment of every day. Those unplanned moments are to be enjoyed.
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I'm on the 'doing too much' train. However, I will recommend a few tweaks.
Instead of heading down to Rome, if you aren't dead set on the Vatican and Catholic aspect of Rome, I would recommend that you head into the countryside from Venice.
Since your wife has family ties to Como, what about renting a car from Venice and exploring a little of the countryside. Head to Como, and then maybe even down to Cinque Terre? Or spend a night or two in Bergamo or Garda.
I find after a few different cities and the chaos and noise, I'm ready for a smaller town, less people, a slower pace. This would accomplish that goal.
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good point, surfmom. however, if the OP was going to do that, flying back from Milan would be more sensible.
not booking ahead would be a possibility at that point as well, so long as they were prepared to be flexible.
but i would always book the last night before flying home so as to be sure of being close enough to the airport.
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