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After the practice round, it became clear that the majority of our competitors would be competing for the lowest price. To avoid competing in a red ocean, we sought a target market that would allow for prestige pricing and little competition for our target segment. Target Segment Outdoor Enthusiasts Capacity & Waterproofing
5% growth rate
14,700 market size Backpack Design Turns 2-5, 7-8 Capacity and waterproofing
Large Rectangular
Wide and chest straps
Water bottle, Water Proofing, and Solar Device
Advanced Material
Green Backpack Design Turn 6 In turn 6 changed to advanced straps
Wanted to compete with team 4
Attempted to target more comfort followers in luxury segment
Went back to wide + chest straps in turn 7 Pricing Strategy Initial Low price strategy for market saturation
Increase price from $60 to $130
Out Door Enthusiast will pay top dollar for specified products
Huge profit margins Slight Changes Slight changes to pack forced us to raise price from $130 to $140
Make up the difference due to adding specs to the bag and deals with the distribution channels
Kept price at $140 for a while to show consistency with our product
Changes to the backpack once again forced us to raise the price to 149 to make up the difference
Cut costs and lowered price to $141 and stayed there for the duration of the game Distribution Channels Turn one: Direct sales only to see where we stood as a product
Turn two: Raise price and make a deal with High End Outdoor shop
Turn two: Run a distribution deal with online discount store to appeal to more of the market
Turns three and Four: Pretty much the last time we see any changes in our distribution channels.
Try fashion boutique deal but quickly end it because of lack of sales compared to amount of money being spent Promotional Strategy Promotional Messages Promotional Strategy Retailer
Direct, Online Discount, High End Outdoor, Luxury
Pricing Strategy
Start high, continue to lower costs$9,800 to $2,000
Market Share
Highest percentage Key Changes Marketing
High Marketing in the Beginning-Much Lower in the End
Initial Price $60-Ending Price $141
Distribution Channels
Slight changes to distribution channels and price
Biggest Change-Marketing What We've Learned A good marketing strategy is important
Take some risks
Monitor competition, but don't let it change your entire strategy
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Sheriff's reports
7:54 a.m., Sonora area - A "be on the lookout" was issued for a 17-year-old boy who reportedly escaped from the Tuolumne County Probation Department on South Washington Street wearing shackles on one foot and one hand.
8:11 a.m., Tuttletown area - A woman on the 20500 block of Tuttletown Road said 20 goats were in her yard. She said it's an ongoing problem and is ruining her yard.
8:39 a.m., New Melones Reservoir area - A man said gas was siphoned from his pickup Tuesday or Wednesday night while it was parked at the Tuttletown Recreation Area parking lot. The fuel neck was punctured to access the tank.
9:21 a.m., Jamestown area - A motorcycle was reported stolen from the 14500 block of Tulloch Road.
10:16 a.m., Groveland - A mail carrier found two young men trying to break into the phone box terminal at the Groveland Post Office on the 18700 block of Back Street. They were gone when deputies arrived.
12:16 p.m., Yosemite - A 48-year-old man was reported with a possible rattlesnake bite on the 31500 block of Hardin Flat Road.
12:20 p.m., Mi-Wuk Village - A man on the 23800 block of Pine Lake Drive said someone made an $88 online purchase using his ATM card information.
12:35 p.m., Tuolumne - A half-gallon of red iodine was found on the 19700 block of Mi Wuk Street.
2:19 p.m., Twain Harte - Several juveniles were counseled about appropriate behavior at Eproson Park after callers said they were destroying a bicycle with a rock. Investigation proved one of the juveniles owned the bike. One juvenile was counseled, his parents were notified, and he was turned over to a responsible adult after a deputy saw him with drug paraphernalia.
2:22 p.m., Jamestown area - A woman on the 8400 block of Old Melones Dam Road said her bank told her someone had tried to set up a money market account using her information, including Social Security number and driver license number.
11:21 p.m., East Sonora - A man reportedly bitten by a snake was at the Tuolumne County Ambulance quarters on Striker Court off Tuolumne Road.
4:13 a.m., Twain Harte - A Twain Harte couple found a man passed out on their couch on the 22500 block of Cedar Pines Avenue. When a deputy contacted him, the man became combative. He was Tasered and taken into custody.
3:05 p.m., Groveland area -A man on the 20400 block of Old Highway 120 said someone vandalized RVs, motorhomes and a camp bathing area.
4:24 p.m., Columbia -A 13-year-old boy received treatment at a Sonora hospital for injuries related to an assault on Italian Bar Road at Heidi Lane.
5:06 p.m., Fraser Flat - A woman was arrested at the Fraser Flat campground after reportedly being intoxicated and biting people.
5:22 p.m., Pinecrest -Three men were allegedly smoking marijuana and drinking beer in a parking lot on the 400 block of Pinecrest Lake Road.
8:48 p.m., Twain Harte -A man on the 22100 block of Cedar Springs Road said his daughter was beaten by another man.
9:19 p.m., Twain Harte - Two juvenile boys were found under the influence of alcohol at Eproson Park on Meadow Lane and cited and then released to their families.
11:55 a.m., Jamestown -A man on the 10600 block of Seventh Street said he just moved in and found drug paraphernalia.
Noon, Groveland area -A woman said she found drug paraphernalia in a cabin an employee moved out of on the 27500 block of Packard Canyon Road.
12:16 p.m., Pinecrest -A man said his wallet was stolen Saturday on the 400 block of Pinecrest Lake Road.
1:23 p.m., Cedar Ridge area -A man on the 24200 block of Kewin Mill Road said a man kicked in his front door.
3:26 p.m., Ridgewood area -A woman said two $40 flower baskets were stolen on the 16400 block of Crestridge Avenue.
4:49 p.m., Tuolumne -A man was asked to stop panhandling in front of a grocery store on the 18300 block of Tuolumne Road.
11:32 p.m., Tuolumne -A man was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication on Cherokee Road at Nonies Road.
Felony bookings
3:51 a.m., Sonora - Keith Richard Hillman, 45, of the 900 block of Aldwina Lane in Manteca, booked on suspicion of drug possession after an arrest on the 13200 block of Mono Way.
4:34 p.m., Sonora - John Salvador Hidalgo, 44, of the 20200 block of Cripple Hill Road in Soulsbyville, booked on suspicion of willful infliction of corporal injury, arrested at the Sheriff's Office on Lower Sunset.
12:04 a.m., Jamestown - Forrest Richard Lowe, 29, a transient, booked on suspicion of battery with serious bodily injury, arrested on Willow Street.
10:18 a.m., Jamestown - Joseph Raymond Gavi, 55, of the 12700 block of Chukar Circle in Sonora, booked on suspicion of obstructing a telephone line, battery and trespassing after an arrest on the 10500 block of Petticoat Junction.
Cited on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs:
7:29 p.m., Sonora - Leland Bricen Davis, 34, a transient, arrested on Stockton Road at Mill Villa Road.
6:02 p.m., Sonora - Jacqueline Marie Fulton, 43, of the 17900 block of Tinnin Road, arrested on the 100 block of North Shepherd.
Sonora police reports
7:39 a.m., suspicious circumstances - A 17-year-old boy escaped from the Tuolumne County Probation Department on South Washington St. Units checked the area extensively and were unable to locate him.
2:20 p.m., assault - A patient at a Sonora hospital was reportedly seeking treatment for injuries sustained in an assault.
7:49 p.m., theft - A cardboard box with a purse and other items in it was taken out of a parked car while the owner was in a store. The car was locked, but a window was rolled down.
12:45 p.m., theft -A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting on the 1100 block of Sanguinetti Road.
2:14 p.m., theft - A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting on the 1100 block of Sanguinetti Road.
4:11 p.m., theft - Three juvenile girls were cited on suspicion of shoplifting on the 1100 block of Sanguinetti Road.
11:34 p.m., suspicious circumstances -A man said someone threw a fruit substance at his vehicle as he drove by a parking structure on North Washington Street.
7:14 a.m., public intoxication -A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication on Fairview Lane.
Fire calls
11:29 a.m., Twain Harte - A cause is unknown for a four-foot by four-foot spot fire on the 22800 block of East Avenue. Responding were Cal Fire units from Twain Harte and Standard and Twain Harte Fire Protection District.
10:50 p.m., Glencoe - A vehicle accident caused a 1999 Jeep Cherokee to catch fire on the 800 block of Ridge Road. The fire spread to an eighth of an acre. Responding were Cal Fire units from Esperanza and West Point, along with Central Fire and West Point Fire.
2:01 p.m., Sonora - Fire officials ruled arson as the cause of a fire that burned a quarter-acre of Sierra Railroad land on the 13400 block of Mono Way. Responding were Cal Fire units from the Columbia Air Attack Base, Standard, Twain Harte, Green Springs and Mono Village, plus the Sonora City Fire Department.
5:09 a.m., Peoria - Vehicle exhaust caused a fire that burned a 50-foot by 50-foot spot of grass on the 14400 block of Highway 108. Cal Fire units from Standard and Green Spring responded.
Sheriff's reports
9:20 a.m., Valley Springs - Vandalism occurred on Cosgrove Creek Road.
1:34 p.m., San Andreas - A theft occurred on Sunset Street.
10:12 p.m., Mountain Ranch - Vandalism occurred at the Sierra Vista Lookout.
10:28 p.m., Mountain Ranch - Animal cruelty and a fight occurred on Michel Road.
9:46 a.m., Valley Springs - A residential burglary occurred on the 2400 block of Blake Lane.
11:57 a.m., Copperopolis - A grand theft occurred on the 1000 block of Oxyoke Lane.

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New research presented atthe American Public Health Association's 142nd Annual Meeting shows thatindividuals who frequently cook at home may maintain a healthier diet thanÂÂ those who cook less frequently.
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Sn3804 An elegant Edwardian, mahogany and inlaid office chair with shaped and inlaid top rail and inlaid centre slat, closely studded leather seat and string inlaid arms and front rails ,all standing on tapering legs terminating in spade feet. This inlaid chair is in excellent condition throughout, ready to place at home.c1900
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Kids can bounce, jump and play at these indoor fun centers. Several feature activities for parents, too, such as relaxing lounges and free WiFi. From swimming at indoor waterparks to a round of skee-ball in the arcade, there's plenty the whole family can enjoy together.
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Arnold's Family Fun Center
2200 West Dr., Oaks, PA 19456 | Arnoldsffc.com
Cost: $10-$100, point system
Go-kart track, black-light mini golf, classic carnival rides, laser tag (new this year) and 200 arcade games.
Bette's Family Fun Center
2971 W. Dutton Mill Rd., Aston, PA 19014 | Bettesfuncenter.com
Cost: $7-$9; two adults per child are FREE.
Kid wonderland with moonbounces, a toddler zone and an arcade with XBOX 360.
550 Foundry Rd., Suite 104, E. Norriton, PA 19403 | Bouncetowninc.com
Cost: $9.50, open play.
Features: Fun center with giant inflatables and climbing structures.
882 Springdale Dr., Exton, PA 19341; 420 Babylon Rd., Horsham, PA 19044; 2221 Cabot Blvd., Suite C, Langhorne, PA 19047; 2395 West Dr., Phoenixville, PA 19460 | Bounceu.com
Cost: $9.95, open play.
A glow-in-the-dark light show set to music gets kids moving during cosmic-themed evenings, while open-bounce sessions are perfect for high-energy play.
Bouncing Off The Walls
8919 New Falls Rd., Ste. 8C, Levittown, PA 19054 | Bouncingoffthewalls.com
Cost: $3, crawlers; $6, walkers to age 2; $8, ages 3-8; open play admission includes two adult admissions per child.
Themed family nights include toys, crafts, climbing and even exercise opportunities for adults. During specialty classes hosted by a new character each month, kids shake off cabin fever through games, dance and music.
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2278 N. Penn Rd., Hatfield, PA 19440 | Bucksmontisc.com
Indoor sports center offering sport programs for everything from baseball to football and boxing to bubble soccer. It's also home to WayCoolYo, the on-site laser maze challenge center and Nerf battle zone.
Chuck E. Cheese
270 W. Swedesford Rd., Berwyn; 911 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown; 1283 E. Lincoln Hwy., Levittown; 1210 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales; 9175 Roosevelt #2, Phila.; 9 Snyder Ave., Phila.; 371 Baltimore Pike, Springfield; 1661 Easton Rd. B-2, Warrington | Chuckecheese.com
Cost: Pay per activity
Features cade games, stage shows and café. Download the rewards calendars on the website, complete for good behavior like completing chores and redeem for tokens
Dave & Busters
325 N. Columbus Blvd., Phila.; 1995 Franklin Mills Circle, Phila.; 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting | Daveandbusters.com
Cost: Pricing by point system.
Arcade and prizes, full-service restaurant & bar
Doylestown Rock Gym
3853 Old Easton Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902 | Doylestownrockgym.com
Cost: $14, adults; $12, kids under 12.
Family and youth climbing adventure center with Kids' Night Out program.
Facenda-Whitaker Lanes
2912 Swede Rd., E. Norriton, PA 19401 | Facendawhitaker.com
Giggleberry Fair
5750 Upper York Rd., New Hope, PA | Peddlersvillage.com/kids/
Cost: $10; $7.50, adults.
The big draw at this playscape is Giggleberry Mountain, a three-story obstacle course. Up for a challenge? To conquer the course, you'll need to face winding slides, a maze and thousands of giant berries, plus a few "explosions" thrown in for good measure.
Grand Slam USA
11 E. Lancaster Ave., Malvern, PA 19355 | Grandslammalvern.com
Cost: Pay per activity
Sports center with indoor batting cages, a moonbounce, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, arcade and laser tag.
Hands-on House
721 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 | Handsonhouse.org
Cost: $8.50
Kids' museum with a play garden and interactive exhibits.
Jumpers Fun Center
5117 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA | Funatjumpers.com
Cost: $8-$9.
Features: A jungle-themed play center with a three-tier soft playground, slides, obstacles, bounces and Little Cub area.
Jumpin Jack's
777 Schwab Rd., Suite G, Hatfield, PA 19440 | Jumpinjackspa.com
Cost: $10.
Kids jump for joy at this inflatable playground that features colorful moonbounces, slides and an obstacle course. Toddlers have their own fun in the Jumpin' Joey Zone.
Jungle Wonder
200-238 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA 19468 | Junglewonder.com
Cost: Pay per activity.
Entertainment center with a soft playground, ball blasts and laser tag.
Just Kidding Play Center
420 Mill St., Suite 206, Bristol, PA 19007 | Justkiddingplaycenter.com
Cost: $8, open play; $6, siblings.
Play center with open play, storytelling and crafts.
Kids at Play
3502 Scotts Ln., Phila., PA 19129 | Kidsatplaypa.com
Kids shore up fine-motor skills through sensory play: archery, swings, ball pits, a giant Connect Four board, trains, sumo bumpers, a Velcro wall, a "jungle jump" and an ADA-approved seated zip line.
Kehler's Gymnastics & Kids Fun Factory
680 Parkway Dr., Broomall, PA 19008 | Kidsfun.org
Ages: 1-11
Gym with soft playground, rope challenges, rock climbing and gymnastics
The Little Treehouse
10 W. Gravers Lane, Chestnut Hill, PA 19118 | Treehouseplaycafe.com
Cost: $8.50; ½ price, siblings.
An indoor playground and early learning center equipped with a children's gym.
Lulu's Casita
6 Cricket Ave., Ardmore, PA 19003 | Luluscasita.com
Cost: $10, first child; $6.50, additional siblings.
This cozy space houses repurposed rooms, like a kitchen and living room, packed with toys and a quirky mix of play equipment, from a raceway and rock-climbing wall to construction cones, a Lego wall, train tables and scooters.
MacDade Bowl
This budget- and family-friendly alley has bumpers and Glow Bowling available.
2105 MacDade Blvd., Holmes | Macdadebowl.com
Marple Sports Arena
611 S. Park Way, Broomall, PA | Marplesportsarena.com
Sports center with rock wall, moon bounce, jungle gym and open skate.
Monkey Joe's
84 Glocker Way, Pottstown, PA | Monkeyjoes.com/pottstown
Cost: $8.99, weekdays; $11.99, weekendds
Ages: 12 & younger
Play center with inflatable courses and a mini monkey toddler zone.
Mr. B's Coffeehouse
Calvary Church, 820 Rte. 113, Souderton | Mrbscoffeehouse.com
Ages: Parents and kids 10 & younger
Coffee shop & café with free PlayZone for kids with purchase
1301 Locust St., Phila., PA 19107 | Nestphilly.com
Cost: $15, family day pass; memberships available
Ages: 6 weeks-6 years old
Three level indoor playground with workshops, classes, open play and family time; child-sized birdhouse with slide; miniature farmers market
North Bowl Lounge 'N Lanes
909 N. 2nd St., Phila. | Northbowlphilly.com
With arcade games, air hockey and menus geared toward kids, this family favorite has a sister venue: South Bowl on Oregon Ave. in Philly.
Oasis Family Fun Center
35 LaCrue Ave., Glen Mills, PA 19342 | Oasisfamilyfun.com
Cost: Pay per activity; $25, day pass for all attractions.
Climb to the top of the rock climbing wall; team up to navigate the laser maze challenge; shoot hoops in the trampoline basketball court; and let loose on a giant soft playground.
Ozzy's Family Fun Center
5411 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, PA 19533 | Ozzysffc.com
Cost: Pay per activity.
Indoor-outdoor fun center with indoor entertainment including rock walls, jungle gyms, moon bounces, a sports arena and batting cages.
Palace Bowling & Entertainment Center
977 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335 | Palacebowling.com
Bowling center features a Sat. Xtreme Family Dance-N-Bowl.
Party Magic
355 Patricia Dr., Warminster, PA 18974 | Partymagic.com
Cost: $10, open bounce.
Play center with inflatable courses, air hockey, foosball and toddler play, plus a parent lounge.
The Party Train at Joe's Train Station
21 East St., Feasterville, PA 19053 | Joestrainstation.com
Ages: Kids 2-8.
Hands-on learning and interactive play with trains – electric model train layout, wooden train tables, train dress-up and activities.
The Play Café
934 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 | Theplaycafe.com
Cost: $12; $8, siblings.
Ages: 0-5 years old.
While parents relax in the café, little ones enjoy a Lego loft, an indoor playground, toys & blocks, a giant drawing wall, an area just for babies and a stage complete with a stage, costumes and accessories. The venue also hosts monthly parenting workshops and kids' movie nights.
Playdrome Bowling & Entertainment Center
300 Lancaster Ave., Devon, PA 19333 | Playdromebowl.com/devon/index.cfm
Please Touch Museum
4321 Ave. of the Republic, Phila., PA 19131 | Pleasetouchmuseum.org
Cost: $17
Ages: 7 & younger
Check out two floors of imaginative and role-playing exhibits like City Capers, Flight Fantasy, Roadside Attractions, River Adventures, Wonderland, Centennial Exploration, Liberty Arm & Torch and Imagination Playground.
PNP Family Play Center
53 S. Union Ave., Lansdowne, PA 19050 | Pnpfamilyplaycenter.net
Cost: $10, kids 3 & older; $5, adults and kids 1-2.
Inflatable courses and video games.
Pump It Up
94 County Line Rd., Suite A, Colmar, PA; 540 E. Union St., West Chester, PA | Pumpitupparty.com
Enjoy inflatable slides, bounces and obstacles for all ages.
Romp N' Roll
2856 W. Moreland Rd., Willow Grove, PA | Rompnroll.com/willowgrove
Cost: $10, open play; $8, siblings.
Ages: Kids 6 & younger
Exercise kids' legs and brain with an open gym and weekly classes in arts & crafts, music, sports, imaginative play, yoga and dance.
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Parks
10 Conchester Rd., Glen Mills, PA 19342; 45 Runway Rd., Levittown, PA; 122 Mill Rd. B-250, Oaks, PA 19456 | Skyzone.com
Cost: $12-$26, depending on length of open jump.
With wall-to-wall trampolines, Ultimate Dodgeball, SkySlam basketball and playtime for younger jumpers, this park is packed with indoor fun.
Smith Memorial Playhouse
3500 Reservoir Dr., Phila., PA 19121 | Smithkidsplayplace.org
Cost: FREE
Ages: 10 & younger
A multi-story mansion with toys, nooks and a life-size dollhouse. There is an attached six-acre outdoor playground open April through Oct.
Split Rock Resort & H20000hh! Indoor Waterpark
100 Moseywood Rd., Lake Harmony, PA 18624 | Splitrockresort.com
Cost: $16-$26.
An indoor waterpark with attractions for all ages, including designated play areas for smaller swimmers.
Sports Zone
1065 Industrial Blvd., Southampton, PA 18966 | Thesportszone.info
Cost: Pay per activity
Indoor batting cages, rock walls, virtual reality games and little-kid centric play spots.
4201 Neshaminy Blvd, Suite 130, Bensalem, PA 19020 | Myultrazone.net
Entertainment center with an extensive video arcade, a kid zone and one of the largest laser tag arenas on the east coast.
Vertical Extreme
462 Acorn Lane, Downingtown, PA 19335 | Verticalextreme.com
Cost: $12, climbing pass.
Rock climbing center for all ages with walls as high as 45 feet.
Wynnewood Lanes
2228 Haverford Rd., Ste. 1, Ardmore, PA 19003 | Wynnewoodlanes.com
South Jersey
30 Strikes
501 S. White Horse Pike, Stratford, NJ 08084 | 30strikes.com
Bounce Party Play
120 E. Kings Hwy., Maple Shade Township, NJ 08052
Cost: $8.95, open bounce.
Inflatable playground with 24-foot-high slide, 70-foot obstacle course and assorted bounce houses.
Coco Key Water Resort
915 Rte. 73, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 | Mtlaurelcocokey.com
Cost: $29.99, at the door; $24.99, in advance online.
The largest indoor water resort in Jersey includes rafts, body slides, lazy rivers and a dip-in section for guppy-sized swimmers.
Deptford Skating & Family Fun Center
510 Deptford Ave., Westville | Deptfordskatingandfun.com
Hosts weekly themed skate nights, such as Friday Night Frenzy and Family Fun Night every Wed. with all-you-can-eat pizza.
Elite Climbing
67 Old Kings Hwy., Maple Shade, NJ 08052 | Eliteclimbing.com
Cost: $15-$20, day pass.
Rock gym with dedicated bouldering and top roping equipment for all levels of expertise. Introduce kids to the sport with the weekly Friday Night Kids Club or join them on the wall with a Family Rock Climbing Package.
The Funplex
3320 Rte. 38, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 | Thefunplex.com
Cost: Wristband pricing or pay per activity.
In addition to longtime faves like bumper cars, bowling and the Foam Frenzy playground, this venue just unveiled its newest indoor expansion: a boardwalk complete with two new rides, a café and games, plus a remodeled go-kart track.
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 | Discoverymuseum.com
Cost: $12.95.
Imaginative play is on display with interactive exhibits like a Flyers Mini-Rink, 6ABC Action News Center, Down the Shore experience, Little Discoveries barnyard, climbing wall, Dinosaurium and Farmers Market.
International Sports, Skating & Fun Centre
600 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034; 510 Deptford Ave., Westville, NJ 08093; 1 Hovtech Blvd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 | Intsports.com
Although attractions vary by location, each spot gets kids active with a roller rink, sports center and FunZone jungle gym.
Jellybean Jungle
230 N. Maple Ave., Marlton, NJ 08053 | Jellybean-jungle.com
Cost: $9, kids 1-5; $4.25, kids under 1.
Ages: 5 & younger.
Imaginative play is at work with climbing mazes, a jungle theater, pirate ship and carnival center. Stop by for the weekly Monday Funday with free coffee and bagels for adults.
Laurel Lanes
2825 Rte. 73 S., Maple Shade, NJ 08052 | Laurellanesnj.com
Little Sport
121 E. Kings Hwy., Unit 204, Maple Shade, NJ 08052 | Littlesport.net
Cost: $9.95, kids; $4.95, crawlers; FREE, adults and babies not yet crawling.
Ages: 6 & younger.
Play arena with horse swings, ball drop room, soft block area, climbing wall, basketball hoops, multi-sport net cages and tiny tot's cove.
My Little Adventures
3163 Marne Hwy., Mount Laurel | Mylittleadventures.com
Ages: Young children
Cost: $7.50 per child, $4 sibling
Climbing structures, slides, soft toys, Lilypad Café & classes. Check website calendar for discount days & specials
Pinsetter Bowl
7111 Maple Ave., Merchantville, NJ 08110 | Pinsetterbowl.com
Playdrome Bowling & Entertainment Center
1536 N. Kings Hwy., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 | Playdromebowl.com
Pump It Up
8 E. Stow Rd., Suite 160, Marlton, NJ 08053 | Pumpitupparty.com
Whether you try out open jump, basketball bounce, imagination blocks, giant slides or floor games for those not tall enough to jump, there's no shortage of ways to play here.
Sahara Sam's Oasis Indoor Water Park
535 N. Rte. 73, West Berlin, NJ 08091 | Saharasams.com
Cost: $34.95; $29.95, in advance online.
Try the aquatic obstacle course, surfing simulator, water basketball, family slide and a rain forest-themed playground.
Sports & More
1855 Hurffville Rd., Sewell, NJ 08080 | Sportsandmorefun.com
Sports center with basketball courts, tumble tracks, an obstacle course and children's gym.
5 Mary Way, Hainesport, NJ 08036 | Hainesporttrampolinepark.com
Cost: $10-$22, depending on length of jump.
Let the kids wear themselves out with ninja-themed obstacle course, laser maze, hurricane simulator, dodgeball arena and a speed wall.
Tilt Studio
1580 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043 | Tiltstudio.com/voorhees-nj/
Cost: Pay per activity; play card passes.Black-light mini golf, amusement rides, bowling and gem mining all keep families in motion. Be sure to take on the video game-reminiscent laser maze, where you'll dart over, under and around laser beams.
Westbrook Family Bowling Center
1 Creek Rd., Brooklawn, NJ 08030 | Westbrooklanes.com
3031 New Castle Ave., New Castle, DE 19720 | Bowlerama.us
Chuck E. Cheese
1275 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover; 3601 Silverside Rd., Wilmington | Chuckecheese.com
Cost: Pay per activity
Features arcade games, stage shows and café. Download the rewards calendars on the website, complete for good behavior like completing chores and redeem for tokens
Delaware Children's Museum
550 Justison St., Wilmington, DE 19801 | Delawarechildrensmuseum.org
Cost: $8.75
Introduces science, technology, engineering and math through an array of exhibits and programs. Attend the Try Science program to learn all about related careers and experiment in the lab. Monthly Junior Engineers workshops ignite the imagination via demos and hands-on fun.
Dover Skating Center
2201 S. Dupont Hwy., Dover | Doverskatecenter.com
First State Lanes
25 Kiwanis Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802 | Firststatelanes.com
Hullabaloo Amusement Center
44 Foxhunt Drive, Bear, DE 19701 | Hullabalooac.com
Cost: $8-$10; FREE, adults and infants 9 months and younger.
Kids can bounce, slide, climb and leap all over the soft play center. You'll also find an arcade and make-your-own stuffed animal station.
Mid-Atlantic Grand Prix
4060 N. DuPont Hwy., New Castle, DE 19720 | Midatlanticgrandprix.com
Ages: 8 & older.
Cost: $23, race.
Find out the family's real road champion at this indoor go-kart racetrack. Speedsters ages 8 and up go head-to-head on up to 6 miles of track.
Mid-County Bowling & Entertainment Center
875 N. Broad St., Middletown, DE 19709 | Midcountylanes.com
Pleasant Hill Lanes
1001 W. Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804 | Pleasanthilllanes.com
Port Discovery
35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 | Portdiscovery.org
Cost: $14.95; FREE, ages 6 and younger.
Ages: 10 & younger.
Worth the drive, this kid's museum has a new traveling exhibit in addition to its perennial favorites. "Here We Grow" teaches families all about life on the farm through interactive videos with local farmers, a cow-milking game and a library stocked with kids' books on agriculture.
Pump It Up
103 S. James St., Newport, DE 19804 | Pumpitupparty.com
Open jump, basketball bounce, Cycle Blast, imagination blocks, floor games and a giant slide.
Seaford Bowling Lanes
1023 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 | Seafordbowlinglanes.weebly.com/
Sky Zone
211 Executive Dr., Newark | Skyzone.com/newark
510 Justison St., Wilmington | Wilmingtontrampolinepark.com
Let the kids wear themselves out with an open jump area, laser maze & hurricane simulator, Hubble Bubble, dodgeball arena and Velcro wall.
Vince's Sports Center
14 Gender Rd., Newark, DE 19713 | Vincessports.com
Cost: Pay per activity.
Fun center with play park, tubes, slides, ball pits, batting cages and arcade games. In the warmer months, there's an outdoor golf house.
Xbos Family Fun Center
456-D W. Glenwood Ave., Smyrna, DE 19977 | Xbos.com
Cost: Pay per activity.
With Adrenaline Zone inflatables, a soft playground area for toddlers and bowling lanes, there are plenty of ways to play all day.


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Benchlands Townhomes by Blackcomb Peaks Accommodation
Located in several different buildings throughout the Benchlands area of Whistler, a full kitchen is provided in each apartment at Benchlands Townhomes by Blackcomb Peaks Accommodation. A balcony is featured on each room. Ski slope access is nearby, and a free shuttle is provided.
A cable TV and a gas fireplace are offered in all apartments at this property. Select rooms offer a hot tub. In-suite laundry facilities provide added convenience.
BBQ facilities are offered on-site at Benchlands Townhomes. Free underground parking is provided for guests use.
The free Whistler shuttle bus stop is located just 300 m away. Blackcomb Mountain lifts and Chateau Whistler Golf Course are both within 5 minutes' driving distance.


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The flora and fauna of Wallacea are so varied that every island in this hotspot needs secure protected areas to preserve the region's biodiversity.
The hotspot is second only to the Tropical Andes in terms of bird endemism, which is particularly impressive given its relatively small land area. The world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon, is restricted to the islands of Komodo, Padar, Rinca, and Flores in the Wallacea hotspot.
Unfortunately, Wallacea's forests have been cleared at increasing rates as a result of the growing population. A deforestation problem that is somewhat unique to this region was caused by the government sponsored transmigration program, which was proposed to solve overcrowding on highly populated islands by moving large numbers of people to sparsely inhabited areas.
The Wallacea hotspot encompasses the central islands of Indonesia east of Java, Bali, and Borneo, and west of the province of New Guinea, and the whole of Timor Leste. The hotspot, which occupies a total land area of 338,494 km², includes the large island of Sulawesi and also the Moluccas, or Spice Islands, and the Lesser Sundas (which encompasses Timor Leste, and the Indonesia region of Nusa Tenggara).
Wallacea is divided from Sundaland, the other hotspot found in Indonesia, by Wallace's Line, which separates the Indo-Malayan and Australasian biogeographic realms. The line and the hotspot are both named for the 19th century English explorer and naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, who identified the distinctiveness of faunas on either side of the line.
In terms of vegetation, Sulawesi and the Moluccas are largely tropical rainforest, but in many parts of the Lesser Sundas, rainforest formations are found only at high elevations and in areas facing the rain-bearing winds, while significant areas are covered in savanna woodland, including some Eucalyptus forests. In some lowland areas, such as in eastern Sulawesi, there are unusual and infertile ultrabasic soils with high concentrations of iron, magnesium, aluminum, and heavy metals. The lowland forests on these nutrient-poor ultrabasic soils have rather short trees, and appear to be dominated by the myrtle family.
Wallacea has very high numbers of species found nowhere else in the world, in part because it is tropical and made up of many islands and in part because of its complex geological history. The land fragments of Wallacea separated from mainland Asia around 200 million years ago, contributing to their isolation and the evolution of many unique species. The hotspot lies between the Indo-Malayan and Australasian biogeographic realms and includes representatives from each of these regions as well as many endemics in its own right.
Although the flora of this island region is not well known, it is estimated that there are about 10,000 species of vascular plants, with roughly 1,500 endemic species (15 percent) and at least 12 endemic genera. There are about 500 endemic species on Sulawesi, 120 on the Lesser Sudas and 300 on the Moluccas.
The wetter lowland and hill forests have the highest number of tree species, but differ from the commercially valuable forests of Sundaland in having only a handful of dipterocarp species. The major trees of commercial value are the tall kauri (Agathis spp.), the magnificent yellow-flowered legume Pterocarpus indicus in the more seasonal areas, and the gum tree Eucalyptus deglupta, usually found in riverine habitats and used extensively in reforestation projects.
BirdsThere are about 650 regularly occurring bird species in Wallacea, and roughly 265 (40 percent) of these are endemic. There are also 29 endemic genera. Endemism is significant at the level of individual islands; Sulawesi has the largest fauna, with 356 species, including 96 endemics, among them the maleo (Macrocephalon maleo, EN), a distinctive megapode currently thought to number between 4,000 and 7,000 breeding pairs. These chicken-like birds build mounds in which they bury their eggs, and, three months later, the young explode out of the mound already feathered in adult plumage.
The maleo is but one of some 50 bird species threatened with extinction in this hotspot, including the caerulean paradise-flycatcher (Eutrichomyias rowleyi, CR), which was thought to be extinct until its rediscovery in 1998. The species is confined to remnant patches of forest at the base of Gunung Sahendaruman on Sangihe, north of Sulawesi, and is thought to number between 19 and 135 birds. Another species confined to Sangihe is the Sangihe white-eye (Zosterops nehrkorni, CR) known only from a single historical specimen, but for which there has been a spate of recent sightings around Gunung Sahenduraman.
As a testimony to the diversity and endemism of Wallacea, ten Endemic Bird Areas (EBAs) have been identified within the hotspot by BirdLife International.
MammalsMore than 125 of Wallacea's 220-plus mammal species are found nowhere else in the world. Only the Madagascar and Sundaland hotspots have a higher level of mammal endemism. If endemism is recalculated excluding the region's more than 125 species of bats (because they disperse easily), the level of mammal endemism is an astonishing 88 percent.
One of the most unusual mammals in Wallacea is the babirusa (Babyrousa babyrussa, VU). Babirusas (literally "pig-deer" in Bahasa-Indonesian) are pig-like animals characterized by the male's long recurved tusks that penetrate the upper lip. Two species of anoas, or dwarf buffaloes, are endemic to the forests of Sulawesi: the lowland anoa (Bubalus depressicornis, EN) and the mountain anoa (Bubalus quarlesi, EN).
There are a number of endemic primates in the hotspot. The island of Sulawesi is home to at least seven species of endemic macaques and at least five species of endemic tarsiers. Tarsiers are tiny, goggle-eyed creatures that resemble mammalian tree frogs more than monkeys.
Unfortunately, about one-third of endemic mammals in this hotspot are threatened with extinction. Besides the aforementioned babirusa and the anoas, this includes the Sulawesi palm civet (Macrogalidia musschenbroekii, VU), which as the name suggests is found only on Sulawesi in lowland and montane forests to 2,600 meters, and around 25 species of rodents.
ReptilesWallacea's reptile species total more than 220 species, nearly 100 of which are confined to the hotspot. There are also three endemic genera, all snakes: Calamorhabdium, with two species, and Rabdion and Cyclotyphlops, both monotypic.
The best-known reptile species in Wallacea is the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis, VU), the largest lizard in the world, with males that can grow up to 2.8 meters in length and weigh about 50 kilograms. The lizard is found only on the islands of Komodo, Padar, Rinca and Flores in the Lesser Sundas, the driest portion of Indonesia.
Only a single turtle species is found in this hotspot, the recently described McCord's sideneck turtle or Roti Island snake-necked turtle (Chelodina mccordi, CR). This species is the western-most occurring species of the family Chelidae, a dominant turtle group from Australia and New Guinea. This species occurs only in three separate populations on a single small island (Roti) with 70 km² of available habitat.
AmphibiansNearly 50 amphibian species, all frogs, are native to Wallacea; more than 30 of these are endemic, including the Sulawesi toad (Bufo celebensis) and Oreophryne monticola (EN). The latter is one of eight threatened species present in the hotspot; the remaining seven species are all endemic: Oreophryne celebensis (VU); O. variabilis (VU); Nyctimystes rueppelli (VU); Callulops kopsteini (EN); Limnonectes arathooni (EN); Limnonectes heinrichi (VU); and Limnonectes microtympanum (EN).
Freshwater FishesNearly all of the more than 300 freshwater fish species found in Wallacea are tolerant of both fresh and saltwater. About 75 of these species are endemic to the hotspot. On the island of Sulawesi alone, there are nearly 70 known fish species, about three-quarters of which are endemic. The deep lakes, rapids, and rivers that make up the Malili Lakes in South Sulawesi have at least 15 endemic and quite beautiful telmatherinid fishes, two of them representing endemic genera, three endemic Oryzias, two endemic halfbeaks, and seven endemic gobies.
Most of the invertebrate fauna of Wallacea remains poorly known, except for the enormous bird-wing butterflies, which are members of the swallowtail butterfly family. There are more than 80 species of birdwings in Wallacea, more than 40 of which are endemic. One species, Ornithoptera croesus (EN), which is endemic to the northern Moluccas, has a wingspan of nearly 20 centimeters in females. There are also 109 tiger beetles recorded from this hotspot, 79 of which are endemic. The northern Moluccas also contains the world's largest bee (Chalocodoma pluto) with females that can grow as large as four centimeters in length.
Human populations have been clearing land by fire and other means for shifting agriculture and livestock grazing ever since they arrived in Wallacea about 40,000 years ago. Nevertheless, as elsewhere, Wallacea's ecosystems have been most dramatically impacted in the last 100 years or so. In the last century, the human population of the hotspot has quadrupled, and development has grown along with it. One of the world's newest countries, Timor Leste, was officially recognized in 2002, and many parts of Wallacea have seen political turmoil and dramatic changes.
Commercial logging began in Wallacea in the early 20th century. Forests have been cleared for agriculture, timber plantations, and land-settlement schemes, including the infamous transmigration program in which the Indonesian government moved people from densely populated islands to less populated ones. Furthermore, as has been so obvious with the El Niño-related fires that have raged through much of Indonesia from mid-1997 to the present, fire continues to be a problem, exacerbated by increased drying because of logging and plantation agriculture and sometimes intentional burning. Overall, 45 percent of Wallacea has some remaining forest cover, although only 15 percent is in more or less intact condition. The Lesser Sundas are thought to have only about seven percent forest cover remaining, while Sulawesi is still about 42 percent covered in original forest. Much of the forest that remains has been allocated to timber concessions or mining developments, and the growing population has increased the pressure from hunting and poaching.
Pressures on individual species are also exacerbated in this hotspot, because it is made up of islands, which are particularly vulnerable to extinctions. Sangihe, north of Sulawesi, has been almost completely devastated by human activity for coconut and nutmeg plantations. Today, the only remaining habitat is a small patch of montane forest on top of an extinct volcano (Gunung Sahendaruman), thought to be the last home of the caerulean paradise-flycatcher and Sangihe white-eye, and last known stronghold for the Sangihe shrike-thrush (Colluricincla sanghirensis, CR) and elegant sunbird (Aethopyga duyvenbodei, EN).
The biodiversity in Wallacea varies so much from island to island that nearly every island needs its own protected areas to ensure the long-term conservation of endemic species. This need is particularly urgent in the Moluccas, where there are few protected areas. Only about 24,000 km², seven percent of the original hotspot, is under some form of protection. As an example of the poor representation of biodiversity in the protected areas, only 35 of the 112 Important Bird Areas that have been identified by BirdLife Indonesia are currently protected.
The Wildlife Conservation Society recently carried out a three-year island-wide biodiversity survey on Sulawesi to understand key conservation issues and make recommendations to national, provincial and regional governments. Currently, the most important protected area on the island of Sulawesi is the 3,000-km² Bogani Nani Wartabone Park, which was established in the 1980s as an integrated conservation and development project to protect the forests and the watershed in the area. However, the park is threatened by small-scale gold mining, illegal agricultural encroachment and illegal logging, hunting and rattan collection.
The 2,300-km² Lore Lindu National Park in Central Sulawesi is another important protected area. The Nature Conservancy is working with local government agencies and NGOs to institute training, participatory analysis, awareness raising, and sustainable enterprise programs. In the Togean Islands, Conservation International has been working for nearly a decade with a local foundation on ecotourism development and policy creation with the goal of creating an environmentally sustainable model for regional development and community-based conservation. The local government recently declared its intention to proclaim the Togeans as a marine park for tourism, covering 4,000 km² of marine and terrestrial habitats. The 1,730-km² Komodo National Park includes not only the islands inhabited by Komodo dragons, but also 1,320-km² of coral reefs. Conservation programs there have focused on raising awareness, sustainable fishing techniques, capacity building and the establishment of responsible diving and ecotourism businesses.
BirdLife Indonesia is very active throughout the hotspot, and, together with the World Bank-GEF, promoted a process to resolve community-government conflicts that had prevented progress in forest conservation on the Sangihe-Talaud Islands between northern Sulawesi and the Philippines (with the specific aim of protecting two shrinking forest areas that are the sole home of seven endemic bird species). On Sumba Island in the Lesser Sundas, the work of BirdLife Indonesia and BirdLife International helped lead to the establishment of two national parks to protect the most important remaining forests on the island and promoted community action to stop illegal logging and trapping in the area. BirdLife Indonesia has also undertaken surveys and identified priorities for action throughout the Lesser Sundas and the Moluccas. On Tanimbar Island, in the southeast Moluccas, this has been followed up with a project to help local government and communities plan the management of their still-extensive forests (which are home to eight endemic bird species). On Halmahera, development of conservation action to protect the critical forests on the island was suspended with the violence in 1999 and has been revived in 2004.
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Brown, N. 1998. Out of control: Fires and forestry in Indonesia. Trends in Ecology & Evolution 13: 41.
Dickerson, R.E. 1928. Distribution of life in the Philippines. Manila: Bureau of Printing.
FWI/GFW. 2002. The State of the Forest: Indonesia. Bogor, Indonesia: Forest Watch Indonesia & Washington DC: Global Forest Watch.
Monk, K.A., de Fretes, Y. & Reksodihardjo-Lilley, G. 1997. Ecology of Nusa Tenggara and Maluku. Vol. V of The Ecology of Indonesia Series. Singapore: Periplus & Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Rombang, W.M., Trainor, C., & Lesmana, D. 2002. Daerah Penting Bagi Burung (Important Bird Areas): Nusa Tenggara. Bogor: Phka/BirdLife Indonesia.
Rombang, W.M., Saryanthi, R. & Lesmana, D. In press. Daerah Penting Bagi Burung (Important Bird Areas): Sulawesi. Bogor: Phka/BirdLife Indonesia.
Rombang, W.M., Persulessy, Y. & Purmiasa, D. In press. Daerah Penting Bagi Burung (Important Bird Areas): Maluku. Bogor: Phka/BirdLife Indonesia.
Wallace, A.R. 1876. The Geographical Distribution of Animals. London: Macmillan.
Whitten, A., Whitten, J., Mittermeier, C.G., Supriatna, J. & Mittermeier, R.A. 1997. Indonesia. In R.A. Mittermeier, P. Robles Gil & C.G. Mittermeier. Megadiversity: Earth's Biologically Wealthiest Nations. Monterrey, Mexico: CEMEX.
Wikramanayake, E.D., Dinerstein, E., Loucks, C., Olson, D., Morrison, J., Lamoreux, J., McKnight, M., & Hedao, P. (Eds.). 2002. Terrestrial ecoregions of the Indo-Pacific: A conservation assessment. Washington, D.C.: Island Press.
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'Hart of Dixie'
What we said then: "Will 'Hart of Dixie' be a roaring success for The CW? Probably not. But it's got enough going for it with Rachel Bilson, a reasonable concept and a crew of attractive 20-somethings that CW fans gravitate toward." What we say now: One word: WADE. Wilson Bethel's redneck character was a bit of comic relief in the pilot. Since then, he's continued to bring the laughs -- but we've also seen a ton of heart from the character in his relationships not only with Zoe (Bilson) but also with Lavon (Cress Williams) and, in one memorable scene, with his father. As for Bilson herself, she continues to play Zoe exactly as she played the now-iconic Summer Roberts, and we're cool with that. We tune in every week for some warm-and-fuzzy feelings and to see Wade shirtless. The show hasn't exactly blown us away, but it's lived up to expectations and proven to be the perfect cozy escape after a long Monday. -- Carina Adly MacKenzie, Zap2it
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Directed by Gauri Shinde, Dear Zindagi stars Shahrukh Khan and Alia Bhatt. The movie not only succeeded to impress the critics, but has also shown its magic at the box office. The film was promoted heavily; Alia and Shahrukh were seen making appearances at many places, shows and events. All of us had high expectations from the film, and standing true to our expectations SRK and Alia were able to deliver their magic on the big screens effortlessly. The film has seen a strong start at the box office. Its total collection in the last two days (Friday and Saturday) is Rs.20 cr.
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Unanswered: will varchar automatic convert into datetime ?
hi, good day, if i have a table as follow:
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Those dates that are "real" dates will convert fine. If you are ONLY storing dates I would set register_dt as SmallDateTime. You would be amazed how many times we get people struggling because some "invalid" data got into varchar fields but they were supposed to be dates\ numbers.
If you have to store as varchar then at least put in all the necessary constraints to ensure they are always valid dates.
Minot thing but if register date doesn't need to be accurate to the second you could make do with smalldatetime.
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ur codings are working excelent.
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for future references like this, check Books OnLine - "Cast and Convert" help, there are a chart in wich you can view all types of conversions between data types. - There are implicit conversion between datetime and varchar.
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thank you for clear my doubt


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Hockey Rinks: How Its Made [video]
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Rand Paul Endorses Mitt Romney! :-(
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four years of Obama are better than eight years of Romney
yeah I like this reporter as well… unexpected
would that make ron a traitor? in my eyes it would. reason being, his entire shtick was about never compromising. the liberty movement is based around principles, not compromise. if you dont believe me, just watch ron pauls ad he came out with in the beginning of the campaign. however, traitor is a powerful word for many to grasp. how about a tremendous let down? how about a back stabber to all of us who yelled his name far and wide as being the last man standing who coulc save our country?
We should stop linking Rand Paul with the liberty movement, just because he is Ron Paul's son. Rand Paul is simply an individual, who by chance is a close relative of Ron Paul. Rand Paul is not a decided libertarian, and never was. He is not in any way representative of the liberty movement or the Ron Paul campaign. Just get on with the liberty movement and stop wasting energy on Rand Paul. I would love to hear a more explicit message of Ron Paul about all this though.
it would be an "honor" to be asked to get into bed with the devil, it dosen't matter if the devil may end up holding the most powerful position in the "free" world. This is like saying that you as a civil rights fighter would be honored to join the KKK in order to fight social injustice??? Rands actions have clearly compromised whatever integrity he may have had. If RP backs this up, then it's just become a last desperate, pitiful and disgraceful end- especially if either takes a VP offer.
there is a reason that the logo "Ron Paul rEVOLution" has the word love spelled backwards. Its an occult tipping of the hat that this is a perversion posing as the truth.
Rand- anyone with eyes can see you are a degraded psychopath. Romney is a pirate and will impose austerity on the poor – and the banksters are in the process of making everyone poor so this is not financial responsibility but simply the final act of looting a nation.
The CNN dude is really good with questions.. dam good job.
This is from a delegate…
The establishment hacks are freaking out about all of us Ron Paulers getting organizing in Tampa so first they wouldn't release the fairgrounds…..now they are trying to split us all up. They quickly threw together an event they call 'freedom festival' (small f b/c it won't be about Freedom, just more of their control) an hour outside of Tampa to keep us away and split the movement. DON'T BUY IT!…See More
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I'm going to Tampa from Colorado and now I feel way more protected b/c of this lawsuit. It will be filed tomorrow so jump on board!
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Rand is a savvy fellow; the endorsement was done for 2016 – not because Romney is the best choice but because he's the nominee. Rand's endorsement doesn't hurt the movement; he knows full well that the movement operates independently from himself. The movement will continue on through the past/present works of Ron Paul, Rothbard, Tom Woods, Bastiat, DiLorenzo, Rockwell, Peter Schiff, etc. whether Rand Paul is around or not.
This endorsement shows how much control the government has. I not only have lost hope in our country, I don't think anything will change until we are forced to fight our own people.
Although the timing of it was a bit surprising, anyone who has been paying attention to Rand Paul shouldn't have been shocked by his recent announcement. He stated multiple times from the very beginning that he was going to support the eventual nominee; he's the same guy he was a week ago.
Now it become even more apparent,Hope dies with Ron Paul.
His son is nothing more but a political opportunist riding his fathers coattails
Lost all respect for Rand. I don't care if he or Ron Paul is on the ticket as VP I'll NEVER vote for Romney or Obama. Due to this turn of events I'm now an ardent supporter of Gary Johnson. GO GARY!


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Elkhart Lake, WI (PressExposure) February 17, 2009 -- Dog Writerâs Association of America has been in existence since 1935 and is best known for its annual writing competition. It encourages quality writing about dogs in all aspects of companionship, plus the dog sport. The competition is open to all writers, photographers, editors and publishers.
The annual awards banquet was held in Manhattan, NY on February 8, 2009 and was held in conjunction with the Westminster Dog show. The event is held each year to present the awards to the winners of the writing competition. It is a happy and social event that cheers on the winners and runners up and is one of the best moments in a writerâs career.
Many special awards were presented by DWAA with sponsors such as AKC, Eukanuba, Merial, Westminster Kennel Club and Morris Animal Foundation. Local author, Barbara Techel was presented with the Merial Human-Animal Bond Award. This award best highlights the special bond between people and their treasured pets, promoting the strengthening of this bond and highlighting the special relationship between a dog and its owner, as well as between dogs and veterinarians. Along with the recognition, Barbara received a $500 cash prize along with a $250 travel stipend for attending the event.
Over 70 years ago there was no such thing as a dog writer. There were newsmen and newswomen and magazine writers. Most of the papers assigned sportswriters, reporters and even copyboys to cover dog shows. These writersâs made the dog world a part of our popular culture. Dog Writerâs Association of America now secures courtesies and amenities at dog shows so dog writers are recognized as professionals across the country.
Barbara says, âI feel so honored to be among such distinguished writerâs who have the same passion as I do in regards to dogs and the incredible bond we share with our animals whether they are our companions or we work with them in competition sport. Though Frankie could not be at the dinner, she did make the trip with us and I could not help but be grateful once again for all she has taught me. Without her, this trip to New York and the award would have never been possible.â
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My tattered copy of The Rough Guide to Spain 2007 has a glossy selection of the country's best of the best. The very first colored photo in a list of "42 Things Not to Miss"? The Guggenheim museum in Bilbao.
Beyond the Guggenheim, however, lies a delightful trail of creativity. For starters, there are even more museums. A rainy weekend made the museum offerings quite attractive, and I spent my Saturday afternoon perusing a fine mix of El Greco, Zurbarán, Goya, Cassatt, Sorolla, and Zuloaga in Bilbao's Fine Art Museum. In the final galleries of contemporary art, I even had my first look at sculptures by Basque son Eduardo Chillida.
Rainy afternoon? A museum stroll is fine by me
While up top I used the word "foraging," the idea of seeking out art was only half of our experience. In reality, art came to us.
Our first afternoon in Bilbao happened to be the only time we saw the sun. While sitting at an outdoor cafe, a well-groomed gentleman joined the terraza at a neighboring table. He began to sketch, sending glances our way often enough to make us wonder if we'd become his collective muse. He suddenly stood up, ambled over, and proudly unfurled the following:
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The group stared in polite astonishment. Was it a picture of Megan? Of Ely? Of me? Surely not of Matt…? In a non sequitur that left the drawing behind, the artist started babbling about his brother.
"Haven't you seen his film El dia de la bestia? Los crímenes de Oxford? Balada triste de trompeta?" We humored him, nodding yes and no when he paused for air. The truth was that we could barely follow his train of thought. Contemplating his slur, we wondered if our new friend's coffee was laced with Bailey's or vodka or rum.
Agustín, as he was called, turned his attention back to the caricature. He tore the page out of his sketchbook and scrawled his signature before handing the masterpiece over to me. Yes, it was a picture of yours truly.
"I'm really better with color," he apologized.
As soon as we got back to the apartment, Ely googled his last name. It turns out that this personajillo really and truly is the brother of a famous film director, Álex de la Iglesia. The name alone didn't ring a bell, but suffice it to say that ole' Álex has made movies with the likes of Javier Bardem and Elijah Wood.
With this screen in El Alhóndiga, you can disobey your mamma and stare straight at the sun. Note: The library is on the second floor yet visible from the first.
Speaking of brilliant characters, let's have a chat about El Alhóndiga. This multi-purpose center, which is housed inside an old wine warehouse, is off of the main tourist radar. While the outside is striking in a what-is-that? sort of way, the interior is the real attraction. Go inside. The insides were completely revamped before the building was opened to the public in 2010. Now the social space includes a library, a swimming pool, a gym, eateries, auditoriums, a movie theater, and a gift shop.
Renaissance-style column at El Alhóndiga
You don't need to be a member of the gym to enjoy the daring columns that shoot upward from the first floor. The 43 columns, which reflect styles from cave art to art deco, were designed by various artists.
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I've been on vacation and so have taken a break from blogging. Now, after reading the 1000+ posts sitting in my reader (man, have you been busy!), I'm ready to rejoin the world.
The Highlights
-To start our vacation, JD and I went to a joint session with our therapists, this session will forever more be known as the "Sha Na Na Session" (aka the "Get a Job Session").* JD felt ganged up on, but I have no sympathy left and my impression of our therapists was that they have very little as well.
-JD and I had a very nice vacation at the beach. We only went to the beach one day, because both of us got burns. (I got burned where I missed sunblock coverage; JD got burned because he wouldn't get fully under the umbrella). We covered ourselves in aloe vera gel the rest of the week.
-I had the best massage of my life!! My back's been hurting me for the last month or so (a result of gaining so much weight in so little time), and after 5 minutes of massage, I didn't have any pain. If you ever travel around Bethany Beach, Delaware, please contact me for the greatest masseurs in the world.
-JD and I celebrated our fourth wedding anniversary in style by having breakfast at Bob Evans, cause we're classy like that. We did some book shopping and went out to dinner at a local country club. We picked the place because it reminded us of eating at Roy Yamaguchi's restaurant in Ko Olina on Oahu, but it was not the same thing. We'll go for different next year.
-After a week at the beach, I traveled with BFF to Las Vegas. She was going for work and we had a great time hanging out and observing court. It was nice to get real one-on-one time with her, learn more about her job and see some strong arguments of unconstitutional doings in the courts. I gambled a total of $1. I lost it all. I know, I'm such a risk taker.
The Lowlights
-I wound up gaining some weight back, putting me way over where I need to be for the IUIs. Given the scheduling of my vacation, done when I thought my cycle would be regular, it's almost like I set myself up for failure. Since I got back from Vegas (Wednesday), I've cut out carbs, seriously trimmed my portions and been exercising every day. Hopefully, I'll be close enough to the limit when I go in (likely this week) that they'll still let us go forward.
-This intense pressure to lose weight so that we don't lose another month/opportunity has not been great for my mental status.
-JD's depression is in overdrive. My MIL confided in me yesterday that while I was in Vegas, he was the worst that he's been in a long time and that she was worried that he would need to be hospitalized. Maybe that's not a bad idea. There has been talk of having JD switch meds. I just hope that the doctors come up with something that works and soon.
*Did you know that Sha Na Na performed at Woodstock? Me neither.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
I've been on vacation and so have taken a break from blogging. Now, after reading the 1000+ posts sitting in my reader (man, have you been busy!), I'm ready to rejoin the world.
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- Lorza said...
Girl- I had just put "email Jendeis" on my computer side post it. :) I was wondering what in the world you were doing!! I am glad you had the time off- and glad you have regrouped. I hope that JD gets the help he needs soon.
Lots of love girl. :)
- August 30, 2009 at 10:38 PM
- battynurse said...
That sucks about the weight/bmi limit for IUI's. I understand sort of why but it still sucks. Especially since everyone is different and some women who have extra weight will still have no problems. Hopefully your clinic still lets you cycle. Hope other med things etc get worked out too.
- August 30, 2009 at 11:06 PM
- meinsideout said...
I am glad you were able to get away. I hope that you are able to cycle this time - good luck with the weight loss.
I hope you hubby gets what he needs to feel better.
- August 31, 2009 at 7:38 AM
- sonja said...
I was wondering why you hadn't posted in a while! Vacation sounds like it was great. I have only had a few massages in my life, but they were amazing!!
I hope your weight is down to the IUI limit by the time you get in. Don't be too hard on yourself ... that is a big challenge, but you will get there!
I am sorry to hear your husband struggled so much with his depression while you were away. I hope they are able to get him on the right meds.
- August 31, 2009 at 12:11 PM
- becomingwhole said...
You totally made me miss massages. Where I used to live (with TR), I used to go to this massage school ALL THE TIME because it was so cheap (especially if you bought packages of several massages at once). No massages in months.
I think that with all of JD's stuff, you must live with such a high baseline level of stress all the time, and it must feel normal to you (it would start to feel that way to anyone). I hope that you can get some of the pressure off soon. The whole weight thing with ART pisses me off, I can't even talk about it. Having to lose weight under pressure like that would hit me in all the crazy places in my brain (and there are quite a few, trust me).
- August 31, 2009 at 4:13 PM
- ~Jess said...
That's so crappy that you have the added stress of the weight-limit with your RE...talk about adding one stress ontop of another *hugs*
It sounds like you guys got some much needed R&R: There's nothing in the world like a good massage.
Happy Anniversary!
- September 1, 2009 at 8:12 PM
- Liddy said...
Sucks about the weight.
Highlight meeting you!
I too was greeted by too many unread blog posts and the real need to blog (promise I will later tonight).
Hope all is well.
- September 3, 2009 at 7:57 PM