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Higher States of Consciousness: Realizing Your Full Human Potential in the Growth of Enlightenment to its Pinnacle in Unity Consciousness
This course covers the description of higher states of consciousness that arise naturally and spontaneously through the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi programs. The course explores each of the higher states of consciousness through subjective descriptions of direct experience and objective scientific research. (4 credits) Prerequisite: STC 108/109
Fundamentals of Maharishi Vedic Science: Atma and Veda — the Self-Referral Dynamics of Consciousness Underlying the Individual and the Universe
This course systematically investigates Maharishi's explanation of the self-referral dynamics and structure of pure consciousness, as being the ultimate source and content of all the Laws of Nature that are responsible for the creation and orderly functioning of both individual and universal life. Topics include the analysis and synthesis of the Nature and range of Atma, the universal Self of every individual; how the fluctuations of Atma appear as the structure and qualities of the four Vedas in terms of their qualities and sequential unfolding; how the structures and functions of the Vedas correspond to the human physiology and the cosmic physiology of the cosmos; the reading of the Vedic Literature in Sanskrit; and exploring the correlation between the cosmic creative process as expressed in the Vedas with theories of the structure and functioning of the unified field Superstring theory of modern quantum physics. (This course is a prerequisite for MVS 210)Prerequisite: STC 108/109
The Vedic Literature in Maharishi Vedic Science: Sequential Expression of Total Natural Law, the Constitution of the Universe
This course explores the 36 branches of the Vedic Literature that are contained within and yet have sequentially unfolded from the Rik, Sama, Yajur and Atharva Vedas; for example, the 6 "Limbs of the Veda" called the Vedangas: Shiksha, Kalp, Vyakaran, Nirukt Chhand and Jyotish, which express the Vedic knowledge of the specific engineering mechanics of creation; the 6 "Subordinate Limbs of the Veda" called the Upangas and also known as the 6 systems of Indian philosophy: Nyaya, Vaisheshik, Sankhya, Yoga, Karma Mimansa and Vedanta, which explore how to systematically and completely understand and experience the full range of any object of inquiry; all the 36 branches of the Vedic Literature are examined in relation to their specific qualities and contributions to the Totality of knowledge and the infinite organizing power called the Constitution of the Universe — the totality of Natural Law that governs the universe with perfect order. The structure and functions of the Vedic Literature are also explored in terms of their corresponding expressions as the various aspects of the individual human physiology and the cosmic physiology of the universe. (4 credits) Prerequisite: MVS 208
Maharishi Vedic Science and Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Students will explore universal principles of life expressed by Maharishi Vedic Science and the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The course will provide students the opportunity to study the following topics: The existence and nature of God; the main purpose of human life; the ultimate cause of all problems and suffering; turning within: the technology of transcending; the development of higher states of consciousness; and the creation of heaven on earth. (4 credits) Prerequisite: WTG 191
Maharishi Vedic Science and Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism
Students explore universal principles of life expressed by Maharishi Vedic Science and the religions of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. The course gives students the opportunity to study the following topics: The existence and nature of God, the main purpose of human life, the ultimate cause of all problems and suffering, turning within and the technology of transcending, developing higher states of consciousness; and the creation of heaven on earth. (4 credits) Prerequisite: WTG 191
Music Appreciation: Appreciating Music as the Art of Giving Audible Life to the Harmonious Structure of Natural Law
This course investigates the nature of music through the study of western classical masterpieces, music theory, piano lessons, and Maharishi Gandharva Veda — the classical music of North India originating from the ancient Vedic civilization. Students explore the mechanics of transformation of consciousness into audible sound, and the fulfillment of music's supreme quest to establish harmony within the musician and in the environment. (4 credits) (Distribution Area: Fine Arts or Humanities) Prerequisite: STC 108/109
EEG, Brain, and Enlightenment: Brain Functioning Underlies Conscious Processing, States of Consciousness, and Enlightenment
Brain functioning underlies conscious processing, states of consciousness, and enlightenment. You will learn how to record EEG (brain waves) and other physiological measures (breath rate, heart rate, and skin conductance), will learn the brain signatures of the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique and of higher states of consciousness, and will conduct original research testing a research question that you generate during the course. (4 credits) Prerequisite: STC 108/109
Science of Being and Art of Living: Maharishi's Guide to Life in Enlightenment
Science of Being and Art of Living was Maharishi's first book, published in 1963. In this course, both through reading and through studying Maharishi's video tapes, students investigate the main themes of the book — Being, the essential constituent of creation; how to contact and how to live Being; how to live one's full potential, in thought, speech, action, and relationships; and God realization. (4 credits) Prerequisite: STC 108/109
Source Documents in Maharishi Vedic Science: The Unfoldment of Pure Knowledge in Maharishi's Writings
Students examine selected source documents by Maharishi, including Creating an Ideal Society, and Thirty Years Around the World: Dawn of the Age of Enlightenment. Course topics include the structure and dynamics of the human mind, the self-referral mechanics of creation and the process of evolution, collective consciousness, and the historical foundations of the applied value of Maharishi Vedic Science. (variable credits) Prerequisite: STC 108/109
This course studies Maharishi's translation and commentary on the Bhagavad-Gita, a work that sequentially unfolds profound principles of human behavior. The Bhagavad-Gita, as a textbook for Maharishi Vedic Science, contains the essence of the detailed knowledge of consciousness contained in the Vedic Literature. Course topics include the scope, structure, and dynamics of human behavior; the seven states of consciousness; collective consciousness; and the solution to the fundamental dilemma at the basis of human suffering. (variable credits) Prerequisite: STC 108/109
MVS 303 Bhagavad-Gita — Chapters 4–6: The Roles of Action and Silence, Knowledge and Experience, in Rising to Higher States of Consciousness
Individual Benefits from the Transcendental Meditation Program: Verifying a Paradigm Shift in Human Potential
As a precise, systematic, and effective method for developing human consciousness, the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi programs have given rise to a substantial scientific research program. This course reviews contemporary methods of research — including issues from the philosophy of science — as it applies to the research on the Transcendental Meditation program — and develops the ability to evaluate and explain specific studies on developing mental potential, improving health, and creating effective and rewarding social behavior. (4 credits) Prerequisite: STC 108/109
Fundamentals of World Peace: Creating Coherence in Collective Consciousness as the Basis for World Peace
Students explore various methods of creating peace, with special emphasis on the documented effectiveness of these methods, and understanding the underlying scientific explanations accounting for this effectiveness, particularly in the physics of invincibility. Students study the sociological concept of collective consciousness, and the course emphasizes in-depth examination of Maharishi Vedic technologies — particularly group practice of the TM-Sidhi program — and its ability to create coherence in collective consciousness as the basis for creating peace. (4 credits) Prerequisite: STC 108/109
MVS 321 Reading the Vedic Literature 1: Cultivating Total Brain Functioning for Higher States of Consciousness
During this course you will read the classical texts of Vedic Literature in the Devanagari script. The texts are read for the sound value, enjoying benefits in consciousness and in physiology. You will begin each series of this course with a major division of the Vedic Literature. (4 credits) Prerequisites: MVS 222 or the ability to read Devanagari script; permission of the instructor
MVS 322 Reading the Vedic Literature 2: Aligning Individual Behavior with the Perfect Sequential Unfoldment of Cosmic Law
MVS 323 Reading the Vedic Literature 3: Enlivening the Essential Nature of the Physiology as Veda and Vedic Literature
MVS 324 Reading the Vedic Literature 4: The Secret Path to Perfection in Life
Project: Giving Expression to the Integrated Structure of Knowledge in Your Consciousness
During this course students develop and present a summative oral presentation and write a paper that serve to integrate and complete the knowledge and experience gained from the Maharishi Vedic Science major. (4 credits)
Transcendental Meditation Program Teacher Training
This course comprises the Transcendental Meditation Program Teacher Training Course, providing the knowledge and experience of consciousness as the basis of life and preparing one to present the knowledge to others. It also gives an opportunity for personal development through deeper personal experience of the Unified Field of Natural Law and understanding of the Science of Creative Intelligence. Participation in the course does not automatically qualify a student to graduate as a teacher of the Transcendental Meditation program. Further training and fieldwork may be needed before graduation as a teacher. (variable credits) Prerequisites: FOR 100 or FOR 500 and other prerequisites as established by MVED
Transcendental Meditation Program Teacher Training — Part 2
This course completes the Transcendental Meditation Program Teacher Training Course. It also provides an opportunity for personal development through deeper personal experience of the Unified Field of Natural Law and understanding of the Science of Creative Intelligence. Participation in the course does not automatically qualify a student to graduate as a teacher of the Transcendental Meditation program. Further training and fieldwork may be needed before graduation as a teacher. (variable credits) Prerequisites: MVS 490 and other prerequisites as established by MVED.
Students are encouraged to finish their degree requirements before taking this course, and must have a minimum of at least one year of progress in a degree at MUM. The course must be appropriate to the degree the student is seeking.
Transcendental Meditation Program Teacher Training Program Fieldwork Internship
This course allows students to learn and perfect the ability to expound the knowledge for developing consciousness as the Unified Field of Natural Law in the individual and in society. (2–8 credits) Prerequisites: MVS 490, prior consent of the Department faculty, approved study plan, and consent of the Academic Standards Committee MVS 493 Transcendental Meditation Program Teacher Training Program Teaching Internship In this course, students who have qualified as teachers of the Transcendental Meditation technique and the Science of Creative Intelligence program work full time for at least one year teaching these programs. Two credits are given for each month students are engaged in this internship. (24 credits) Prerequisite: MVS 491
Transcendental Meditation Program Research Internship
This course provides the opportunity for extended Development of Consciousness as a field of all possibilities as well as practical application of Maharishi Vedic Science. Four credits are given for each month students are engaged in this internship. (4–24 credits) Prerequisite: acceptance by MVED


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Peyton Manning Has One More Ghost To K.O.Posted: January 22, 2014 Filed under: NFL | Tags: denver broncos, peyton manning, Super Bowl XLVIII Comments Off
Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, who threw for 400 yards and two touchdowns in a 26–16 win over the Patriots in the AFC championship game, appears on the national cover of this week's SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (1/27/14)—on newsstands NOW. Manning broke the single season record for passing yards (5,477) and touchdowns (55) in 2013 and will now lead Denver to its first trip to the Super Bowl since 1999. Still, despite his stellar season in the Mile High City, Manning has one more ghost to exorcise: The playoff choke. In the two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl pundits will undoubtedly point out Manning's perfectly average stats in two Super Bowls: two TDs, two INTs and an 85.4 passer rating. In SI's 10 Things We Think We Think Super Bowl XLVIII preview, Andrew Lawrence writes, "Manning is certain to hear the choker talk from the minute he steps off the plane in New York. Which is perhaps what Broncos vice president John Elway—the two-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Famer whose outsized reputation crushed every Denver quarterback who followed him, until now—was driving at last week when he said that Manning doesn't get enough credit. That's a laughable statement to make about a four-time MVP, until you measure it against Manning's intake of grief. 'I'll be honest with you: As a parent, I get tired of it,' said a typically awe-shucks Archie Manning, from the eye of a delirious Broncos locker room. 'You play 16 years . . . so what's he played in? Twenty-two postseason games? And he's kind of being ridiculed. I mean, I played in zero postseason games. I can tell you a bunch of guys in my era, quarterbacks, buddies of mine—they'd love to say they played in 22 postseason games. . . . My text count just hit 108 since the game's ended. The last one I got is [from] Fran Tarkenton. So there are a lot of guys out there who played the game, friends of mine, friends of Peyton, who are proud of him.'" (Page 41)
The Broncos led the NFL in total offense, passing, receiving and touchdowns scored during the regular season. The Seahawks led the league in total defense, pass defense and interceptions. So what happens when the most prolific passing offense in history meets a secondary of superheroes? Writes Lawrence, "The Seahawks boast the league's top defense, but who has challenged them, really? Throw out the Saints, whose fourth-rated attack is as one-dimensional as it is explosive, and the average rank of the offenses that Seattle has faced is 23rd. The people who still hew to the thinking that defense wins championships clearly haven't watched the last four Super Bowls. In three of them all the best defense won was an up-close view of the winner's confetti shower. If Peyton wins at MetLife Stadium, he'd become the only quarterback walking around with rings from two different teams. He would be able to smile, and maybe even lose the Manning face, safe in the knowledge that his greatness is no longer in doubt." (Page 41)
So it'll be the best cornerback in the league versus the best quarterback in the league. SI Senior writer Peter King is putting his money on Manning and predicting a Pot Roast: Broncos 27, Seahawks 24.
For Peter King's early thoughts on Super Bowl XLVIII click here: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/mmqb/20140121/the-mmqb-nfl-peter-king-on-further-review-championship-weekend.sportsillustrated/
Knowshon Moreno: The Truth Behind A Bronco's TearsPosted: January 8, 2014 Filed under: NFL | Tags: denver broncos, Knowshon Moreno, nfl Comments Off
Knowshon Moreno, the Broncos' star running back whose monstrous tears during the national anthem at Denver's Dec. 1 game against the Chiefs shocked the world, is one of three regional covers for this week's SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (1/13/14)—on newsstands NOW. On the surface it would appear that Moreno wouldn't have much to cry about in the Mile High City: 2013 was a breakout season in his five year NFL career. He ran for a career high 1,380 yards, including 224 yards on the road against the Patriots in Week 12, and ten touchdowns during the regular season. Still, Moreno's super-sized tear ducts and over-the-top emotions were a sight to behold. Writes SI senior writer Tim Layden, "You saw those tears and you wondered, What makes a player cry like that before a game? Especially a player like Knowshon Moreno, who is finally thriving in the NFL. In addition to his rushing stats, he caught 60 passes for 548 yards, by far the best in his career, and three more TDs. And he did this for a team with 13 wins and home field for as long as it survives in the AFC playoffs—Denver will face the Chargers on Jan. 12—peaking- with a 37-carry, 224-yard game in the bitter cold against the -Patriots on Nov. 24. 'He's been our bell cow,' says coach John Fox, evoking the bovine metaphor that coaches lovingly employ to describe the most reliable of running backs. Moreno has earned Manning's trust and respect, and there is no more valuable currency in the Broncos' locker room—or in any locker room west of Foxborough. 'He's a horse,' says Manning, opting for the equine metaphor. 'I love his passion. I love his intensity. I love having him standing next to me back there. It's a very comfortable feeling.'" (Page 50)
The respect and admiration that coaches and teammates have for Moreno is unmistakable. Even guys he competes with for playing time praise his leadership and professionalism. So given all that, and the fact that a new contract is looming once the season is over, why the tears? "Not uncommon at all," Moreno says. "It's always been that way for me, all the way back to high school and college. During the anthem it's always quiet and still, so I take in the moment and say a little prayer. Usually there's no camera on me. I thank the Lord for letting me play the game. I thank Him for everything. I run through my whole life right there at that moment. Even the bad stuff." (Page 50) | SI senior writer, Tim Layden
Peyton Manning NAMED 2013 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SPORTSMAN OF THE YEARPosted: December 15, 2013 Filed under: NFL | Tags: denver broncos, peyton manning, Sportsman of the Year Comments Off
NEW YORK, NY (December 15) – Sports Illustrated today announced that Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is the 2013 Sportsman of the Year. After winning the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award in 2012, Manning returned to the Mile High City to anchor the Broncos' high-octane offense, which leads the league in total offense (453.4 ypg), passing (333.6 ypg), receiving (344.4 ypg) and points scored (535). Manning's 47 touchdown passes during the Broncos' 11–3 start puts him four TDs away from breaking Tom Brady's record for most touchdowns thrown in a season. Manning is just one of eight professional football players to be named Sportsman. He joins Pete Rozelle (1963), Terry Bradshaw ('79), Reggie Williams ('87), Joe Montana ('90), Tom Brady (2005), Brett Favre ('07), and Drew Brees ('10). To download a high resolution JPEG of the cover click here.
Annually, the magazine presents the Sportsman of the Year award to the athlete, coach or team that demonstrates superior athletic achievement. The award debuted in 1954, and in describing the feats of the first Sportsman, Roger Bannister, the editors introduced the award's guiding principle: "While the victory may have been his, it is not for the victory alone that he is honored. Rather, it is for the quality of his effort and manner of his striving."
"At first, when I knew we were considering Manning, I thought: good choice. Lifetime-achievement-award choice," says SI Senior Writer and NFL guru Peter King. "But if you isolate this year, you're looking at a player two years removed from four neck procedures that would have prompted many 35-year-old legends to choose retirement. He has his Super Bowl. He has his MVPs. Now he's on the verge of breaking the most important single-season quarterback records (touchdown passes and passing yards) in the 94-year history of the game. He threw seven touchdown passes against the defending Super Bowl champs. And he's got his team set to win the top seed in the AFC. Who plays his best—wounded, with so many great young guns chasing him—at 37?"
For Manning's Sportsman feature SI Senior Writer Lee Jenkins began his odyssey in Tennessee, where Manning played college football. There, Jenkins and SI reporter Emily Kaplan connected with a generation of teens who had been named for the three-time All-America. In this group Jenkins and Kaplan found valedictorians, musicians, a short-film director, a state wrestling champion who was also the first girl, and first deaf person, in her school's all-male wrestling club. The first noticeable spike in newborns named for Peyton, Jenkins writes, occurred in late summer 1996—10 months after Manning directed a Vols win over Alabama.
"There are a lot of great athletes in American sports," Jenkins says, "but only a few truly connect to their public. I often wonder why that is, how they make the connection, how they sustain it. There's not usually a great answer. But I do know that Manning is one of the few who connects, and the best evidence are all those babies who were named Peyton when he was just a sophomore in college. Even though Manning comes from immense privilege—famous father, private high school, No. 1 recruit, No. 1 pick in the draft—he connected with working folks from East Tennessee, from Appalachia. I think that's largely because of his parents. The Mannings aren't all the same, but they have one quality in common: They never make you feel below them."
After 14 seasons in Indianapolis, Manning, the only four-time MVP in NFL history, said goodbye to the Colts in 2012 with a shaky voice and tear-filled eyes. "I have no idea who wants me, what team wants me, how this process works," Manning said at the time. "I don't know if it's like college recruiting where you go take visits. I mean, this is all so new to me." Of course, everyone wanted him and the Broncos were the lucky winners. When he arrived in Denver for his first free-agent visit, Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway saw an unfamiliar side of Manning. "He was in shock," Elway says. "Everybody kept telling him he was going to get released [by the Colts], and he didn't believe them until it happened. He wanted to prove they made the wrong decision. He wouldn't say that, because he's not that type of guy, but that's the message I got. When great competitors get scorned, they come back with a vengeance. We signed a Hall of Famer with a chip on his shoulder."
Also from the story:
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady: "He set the standard. We've been playing a long time in the same era, and there aren't too many people who can relate to what I go through on a daily basis and what he goes through, besides each other. There's mutual appreciation. I've always looked up to him and admired him."
To see a gallery of photos of Manning over the years go to http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/photos/1203/rare-photos-of-peyton-manning/
The following is a list of Sportsmen:
|Roger Bannister, Track
|Pete Rose, Baseball
|Cal Ripken Jr., Baseball
|Johnny Podres, Baseball
|Chris Evert, Tennis
|Tiger Woods, Golf
|Bobby Morrow, Track
|Steve Cauthen, Horse Racing
|Dean Smith, College Basketball
|Stan Musial, Baseball
|Jack Nicklaus, Golf
|Mark McGwire, Baseball
|Rafer Johnson, Track
|Terry Bradshaw, Pro Football
|Sammy Sosa, Baseball
|Ingemar Johansson, Boxing
|Willie Stargell, Baseball
|U.S. Women's National Soccer Team
|Arnold Palmer, Golf
|U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
|Tiger Woods, Golf
|Jerry Lucas, College Basketball
|Sugar Ray Leonard, Boxing
|Randy Johnson, Baseball
|Terry Baker, College Football
|Wayne Gretzky, Pro Hockey
|Curt Schilling, Baseball
|Pete Rozelle, Pro Football
|Mary Decker, Track
|Lance Armstrong, Cycling
|Ken Venturi, Golf
|Edwin Moses, Track
|Tim Duncan, Pro Basketball
|Sandy Koufax, Baseball
|Mary Lou Retton, Gymnastics
|David Robinson, Pro Basketball
|Jim Ryun, Track
|Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pro Basketball
|Boston Red Sox
|Carl Yastrzemski, Baseball
|Joe Paterno, College Football
|Tom Brady, Pro Football
|Bill Russell, Pro Basketball
|Athletes Who Care
|Dwyane Wade, Pro Basketball
|Tom Seaver, Baseball
|Orel Hershiser, Baseball
|Brett Favre, Pro Football
|Bobby Orr, Pro Hockey
|Greg LeMond, Cycling
|Michael Phelps, Swimming
|Lee Trevino, Golf
|Joe Montana, Pro Football
|Derek Jeter, Baseball
|Billie Jean King, Tennis
|Michael Jordan, Pro Basketball
|Drew Brees, Pro Football
|John Wooden, College Basketball
|Arthur Ashe Tennis
|Pat Summitt, College Basketball
|Jackie Stewart, Auto Racing
|Don Shula, Pro Football
|Mike Krzyzewski, College Basketball
|Muhammad Ali, Boxing
|Bonnie Blair, Speed Skating
|LeBron James, Pro Basketball
|Johann Olav Koss, Speed Skating
|Peyton Manning, Pro Football
Peyton Manning and Wes Welker: A Fantasy Football Dream and Scary Real-Life DuoPosted: August 7, 2013 Filed under: Chris Ballard, NFL, Sports Illustrated Cover, Weekly Issue, Weekly Press Release | Tags: Chris Ballard, Demaryius Thomas, denver broncos, Eric Decker, nfl, peyton manning, Wes Welker Comments Off
The new Broncos teammates grace the national cover of this week's SI along with Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker
With fantasy football drafts around the corner, this week's SPORTS ILLUSTRATED previews the top fantasy football players at each position and also takes a closer look at some of the NFL's star players. Among the highest rated at their respective positions in SI's fantasy rankings—Peyton Manning (No. 3 QB) and Wes Welker (No. 14 WR), along with Broncos teammates Demaryius Thomas (No. 6 WR) and Eric Decker (No. 15 WR)—appear on the national cover of this week's SI, on newsstands now. Senior writer Chris Ballard spent time with both Welker and Manning for this week's issue and writes that the fantasy dream duo is now the league's most frightening reality. Ballard also reveals more about the little known Welker.
Despite making five Pro Bowls, playing in two Super Bowls and setting an NFL record by catching more than 110 passes in each of his five seasons with the Patriots, Welker is still somewhat unknown. "After six seasons inside Bill Belichick's cone of silence, in which thou shalt not raise any individual above the team, it turns out we know surprisingly little about Wes Welker," writes Ballard. (PAGE 32)
Upon becoming a free agent last winter, Welker says "there were only two places I was going to play [Denver and New England], in my mind." Once the Broncos came into the picture, Welker texted Manning, who enthusiastically wooed him. "Reminded me a little bit of the old college recruiting days," Manning says. (PAGE 32) After being offered a two-year, $10 million deal from the Patriots, Welker decided to sign with Denver for two years and $12 million, joining Manning as two of the most unlikely free-agent pickups in sports history. Asked if they've talked about their parallel narratives, Manning pauses for a moment. "We haven't really shared that," he says. "I think each situation is unique. I know that was not an easy time for him. For me, I know I became more comfortable when I got back on the field." (PAGE 38)
Toward the end in New England, Welker says Belichick got on him in a way he never had before, admonishing him in front of the team. "It was just kind of hard," Welker says, "one of those deals where you have to endure him, put up with him. . . .But he does it to everybody, it's the way he is." (PAGE 34) Belichick's ways still affect Welker. "When I'm answering questions from the Denver media, I'm not worried about what the Broncos' people are going to think," Welker says. "I'm worried about what Belichick will think. Isn't that crazy?" (PAGE 34)
So what does he think of his former quarterback, Tom Brady? At first, he couldn't stand him. "He was very intense, wanted it done a certain way and was like, You can't do it a different way," says Welker. He says he soon came to appreciate Brady's intensity; that he's one of the toughest players in the NFL; that he is a slave to "the best moisturizers"; and that, in the end, he became a combination of Welker's big brother and best friend. (PAGE 31)
Welker is working hard to learn Denver's new offensive system. He says, "In New England, if the middle of the field was closed, I'd run a seam route. It's something I've been doing for six years now, so I have to teach my brain to do it the way he's [Manning] expecting me to do it." Asked if he could still try to be creative on his routes, Welker laughs. "At the end of the day you run it the way he wants it, or he won't throw it to you," he says. (PAGE 38)
A key to Welker's success is his renowned work ethic—he says his mantra is "Dominate every day"—and he believes it's a key to his success ."Guys will play basketball with their boys and think that's their workout for the day," Welker says, amazed. "That's not a workout. I wish they gave us more time off, to be honest. This is where I gain on other players." (PAGE 33)
Welker, who has been doubted since his high school days, says he doesn't mind flying under the radar. "Most people growing up just want to get famous, then they get famous and want to be normal people," he says. "I blend in a lot more than most." He adds, "Everything in the game is about making something look one way, and it actually being the other." (PAGE 39)
Work In Progress? ScaryPosted: January 10, 2013 Filed under: Jim Trotter, NFL, NFL Playoffs, Weekly Issue | Tags: denver broncos, Jim Trotter, nfl, NFL Playoffs, Von Miller Comments Off
While Peyton Manning's arrival may be the most credited reason for Denver's ascent to the top of the AFC this season, the maturation of Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller from one-trick pony to a complete linebacker may be just as significant writes senior writer Jim Trotter in this week's issue of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. After earning Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2011 thanks in part to his 11 ½ sacks, Miller has taken his game to the next level this season, having recorded 18 ½ sacks, six forced fumbles and his first career NFL interception (which he returned for a TD). While initially being known just as a dominant pass rusher, Miller now wants to be considered amongst the best all around defenders in the league. "I'm a true linebacker. I believe that in my heart," says Miller. "I want to be a dominant run stopper. I want guys to say when they see 58, they've got to go to the other side."
Miller grew up in East Texas in a home where his parents instilled values such as hard work, respect and accountability. His father once told him, "You have to be your biggest critic." At only 23 years old, he has certainly taken his dad's advice to heart. "It's not the amount of success you've had," says Miller, "it's the respect you get in the locker room as a leader, as The Guy. The organization brought me in to be that guy, and I feel like I've taken steps in that direction. But I still have a long way to go (page 58)."
The Last Days of 63Posted: October 24, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized, Weekly Issue | Tags: denver broncos, football, Jason elam, longest field goal, nfl, SI, sports illustrated, Tim Layden, Tom Dempsey Comments Off
In the 42 years since Tom Dempsey kicked the longest field goal in NFL history, his mark has been matched three times but never surpassed. Now the most mysteriously enduring record in sports may finally be ripe to fall. Sixty-three should have fallen years ago, as kickers became more deadeye snipers – more explosive, more accurate and better schooled from a younger age-but the record remains intact, shared by a logjam of four kickers across 42 years of football. It has been protected by circumstance, strategy, worship at the altar of field position and, in no small part, the inherent challenge of guiding a football 63 yards through an opening 10 feet off the ground and 18 feet, 6 inches wide.
On the Cover: Peyton's Back and That Could Be Trouble for the Rest of the LeaguePosted: September 12, 2012 Filed under: Sports Illustrated Cover | Tags: denver broncos, Manning SI Cover, Peyton Manning Sports Illustrated Comments Off
Peyton Manning's commanding performance against Pittsburgh put many Broncos fans worries at ease. After completing 19 of 26 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns, there is a feeling in Denver that this team could have a special season. Manning's dominating performance in first game in more than 20 months lands him on the cover of the Sept. 17, 2012, issue of Sports Illustrated, on newsstands now. This is the 11th time Manning has appeared on the cover, the first time since Nov. 16, 2009.
After signing with Denver in March, Manning immediately moved in with his old college teammate, Rockies first baseman Todd Helton. Throughout the summer Manning would put in long hours, rehabbing his neck, learning the playbook and gathering his receivers for informal throwing sessions. Wide receiver Eric Decker told senior writer Alan Shipnuck (@AlanShipnuck), "We were trying to keep it light, but it was a pretty serious vibe. We wanted to show him that we could do things the right way and that coming here was the right choice".
With a performance like this on opening weekend, the expectations in Denver will grow larger. When asked about that possibility, Manning said, "I don't really carry that burden. I know how hard I've worked to get back to this position, how much time I've put into rehab, how much time I continue to put in. I'm gonna play as hard as I possibly can. That's all I know to do."


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The New Bohemian
I enjoy the minimalist aesthetic that has been hyped by style magazines and interior designers for the last few years. The combination of clean white walls, streamlined furniture, and strict editing of stuff in favour of uncluttered spaces seems to promise a calm and organized life, which is not exactly how I would describe my own existence.
My only problem with this type of décor, especially at this time of year, is that it can seem rather cold. For me, the idea of "cozy" is wrapped up in jewel tones, luxurious textiles, and plush furnishings. In the design world, this makes me a Bohemian.
The style was first adopted by Pre-Raphaelite artists in the mid-19th century and eventually spread into the mainstream. The term "Bohemian" was borrowed from the moniker for European gypsies, who were known for their eclectic tastes in both clothing and caravan decoration.
The basis of the Bohemian style is a riot of colour and pattern (something that is also making a comeback in fashion). It borrows heavily from the Middle East, which is probably another reason why I love it; the dozens of rugs and tchotchkes that I brought back from my work in Tunisia blend beautifully in with the Bohemian sensibility.
But for most people, the Bohemian style is just a little too much and, if not done right, one's space can end up looking like something from an episode of Hoarders.
Thankfully, it is possible to add Bohemian touches to your otherwise modern home. Roche Bobois in Paris has partnered to design the Mah Jong modular sofa which evokes the low cushioned seating of the East in a range of eye-catching prints.
If being that close to the ground is a little too extreme, their Rythme option still lets you mix and match in a slightly more traditional furniture form.
For smaller spaces, try one patterned piece of furniture like a chair or a sofa. If you change your mind later you can always have it reupholstered, so pick one that has a great shape and is really comfortable.
If you are a commitment-phobe or money is tight, pick up a bunch of throw pillows to scatter around. A grouping like this works best if you pick either a colour-scheme or one type of pattern (like the mix of florals above).
Or add some vibrantly coloured area rugs, embroidered tablecloths, or silk wall hangings. You can layer several on top of each other for an effect similar to that created by the throw pillows.
Go bold! Pick a deep, bold wall colour like aubergine, crimson, or Pantone's pick for 2012: Tangerine Tango. You can do the whole room or just an accent wall.
Perhaps the easiest way to get this look is to add a few accessories. Hanging lamps, some exotic prints on the walls, or a small grouping of artifacts will give your space a Bohemian boost.
If you are ready to go a little new Bohemian, pick one or two of these ideas to warm up your home without getting too overwhelmed by this over-the-top style.
Fall Back In Style
I must be the only archaeologist on the planet who isn't a morning person. While others are wide awake, trowels in hand at well before dawn, I am likely to sleep 'til noon without some assistance.
Image: Greentea Design
An alarm is a necessity for me. Since my clock radio died a while back, I have been relying on my iPhone but this is a less than optimal solution, since I have a tendency to either knock it off my nightstand in the morning or leave it tucked under a pillow when I go to school.
Images: YLiving
Since I hate the jarring sound of an alarm, I would love the Bird Alarm Clock from Japanese-based IDEA International, which wakes one up with birdsong. The settings buttons and digital display are hidden on the back, so it looks more like a sculpture next to the bed.
Image: Nanda Home
I often turn off my alarm and go right back to sleep; apparently designer Gauri Nanda had the same problem when she was a graduate student at MIT. Her award-winning solution was to design Clocky, the über-cute little alarm that jumps off the table and rolls away to ensure that sleepy-heads are up and at 'em when they should be.
Image: Nanda Home
Not content to rest on her laurels, Nanda introduced Tocky in 2010. This version waddles away and has the added ability to record personalized wake-up messages or up to two hours of MP3s. Both models come in super-cute colours; I just hope they don't make me go this far in the morning to turn off my alarm:
Image: Marieke Staps
I am always on the lookout for green products, so I love this Soil Clock by Dutch designer Marieke Staps. In a display of science that goes beyond my comprehension, a chemical reaction creates enough electricity to run the clock. You don't even need the plants, though they certainly add to the aesthetic appeal and, as the designer points out, they remind you that the soil must be wet for the clock to work. Sadly, I'm not sure my thumb is green enough to keep this one running.
Image: Design Public
Many of the alarm clocks that I found online are actually still in the design stage. My favourite of these is the Wake n' Bacon, which cooks up pieces of everyone's favourite pork product when it is time to wake up. Seriously, who doesn't love the smell of bacon in the morning? I'm shocked that the business-savvy entrepreneurs on Shark Tank didn't back this obvious winner.
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed this Saturday for Daylight Savings Time and enjoy that extra hour of sleep!
Layers upon Layers
It's no secret that interior design and fashion are often engaged in a game of mimicry with each other, and when the seasons shift you can really see the interplay between the two design worlds. Just like in fashion, where layering textiles becomes synonymous with fall and winter, the same approach can be applied indoors to add warmth and style. Today's post features some fabulous textile goods, many of which are created by hand, that will keep you and your home toasty and warm.
Starling cushion by Imogen Heath
Throw cushions in a mix of prints are an easy way to add comfort and interest to a sofa or chair. Love this one from Imogen Heath. Their fabric designs are always amazing, and you can purchase fabric as well as pre-constructed home goods from their site.
Souled Objects via pretty little green
Souled Objects by Dana Barnes Studios are not so much rugs as they are textile sculptures for your floors. Their process involves each rug being hand woven out of thick roving. The results mimic natural landscapes and they invite you to interact with them through touch.
knitted stool by Claire Anne O'Brien
Claire Anne O'Brien's chunky knit furniture pieces have made it onto our blog before; she really is an expert at creating soft, welcoming shapes in beautiful knit. This foot stool has an interesting basketweave design, and I love the warm yellow colour.
Mohair blanket from Toast
Beds, sofas and chairs will instantly be cold weather ready with a luxurious mohair blanket draped upon them. This ombre dyed blanket from Toast is the perfect remedy to cold days and nights, and the neutral colours make it extremely versatile.
Linen and Felt Textile Art by Castle
Castle's embroidery art is so fun and crafty that I can't help but smile whenever I see them. These works featuring common sayings and pop song lyrics made from colourful childlike felt letters are in high demand, so it may be tough to get your hands on one, but they also sell prints if you don't get a chance to buy an original.
Handwoven Scarf by pidge pidge
There are some remarkable textile artists on etsy; I'm particularly smitten with the handwoven scarves by pidge pidge. They are all made by hand in Pennsylvania and each one takes about eight hours to complete and is a one of a kind. Definitely a great fall layering piece.
a-frame tent DIY from A Beautiful Mess
Lastly, if you want to create your own fabric nest for book reading and lounging A Beautiful Mess has a helpful tutorial for creating an a-frame fabric tent using vintage fabrics and inexpensive wood. Making one of these tents is high on my to-do list for my little guy, and I'm tempted to make an oversized one for myself too.
Hope you all have a cozy weekend!
Happy Friday Everyone!
How to Frame Art and Photographs
It's How-To Wednesday!
image via skonahem
Today we'll be learning some basics about framing art and photographs. Getting artwork professionally framed can be expensive and learning how to do it yourself is a handy skill for anyone interested in interior design and decorating. Of course, if it's an original painting that needs to be framed or if you're dealing with a large or awkward project it's best to leave it to the pros, but for smaller everyday jobs you only need a few tools and materials to get your art and photos on your walls in no time. Let's get started.
Woman Playing a Poppin by Michael Kriggan via art.com
Choosing a Frame
Which frame you choose will largely depend on the image you are framing. The frame should complement the artwork, not compete with it. That doesn't necessarily mean you need to stick with a simple frame; an ornate frame can show off the right piece of art beautifully. Probably the best tip is not to pick a frame that is too small for the image. The image should have some breathing room.
image via etsy
A Word on Vintage or Antique Frames
I love the look of antique frames, but here are a few tips to keep in mind when choosing an older frame. Pay attention to how the frame is assembled, some frames are easier to get apart than others. If there is already a picture inside you don't want to ruin the frame trying to remove it. Look carefully to make sure the glass doesn't have scratches. Bring the frame into a bright light so you can see small imperfections that you may have otherwise overlooked.
Map Picture Frame via Martha Stewart Weddings
A mat is a piece of board that surrounds the image. It can give your framed artwork or photo a more professional appearance. Although matboard comes in a range of colours, white and cream are most often used because they allow the images to stand out best. If you decide you like another colour or pattern better feel free to use it. Matbard comes in a range of thicknesses, 2-ply, 4-ply and 8-ply, and you can choose to double mat or even triple mat.
Even if you're not purchasing a frame most framers will cut a custom mat for you, and sometimes they will even have scrap pieces of matboard that you can get for free if you ask. Generally the rule of thumb for mats is that it should create a border that is equal on all sides, or weighted slightly heavier on the on the bottom side. How much space there is between the image and the frame is largely a matter of preference, but again, I would warn against going too small.
Cutting a Mat image via Oh Happy Day
Basic Framing 101
linen tape (you don't want to damage the original so you need something that can easily be removed and won't stain. Your local art supply store should have tape that is suitable.)
framing wire (you can get this at most hardware stores)
glass, if you're frame doesn't come with any (you can get glass custom cut at most hardware and framing stores)
eye screws for attaching hanging wire if you're frame doesn't have them
Soft cloth and glass cleaning solution
Small finishing nails and hammer if your frame doesn't have fasteners to keep it together
optional: mat cutter (mat cutters are expensive and require some practice and finesse but if you plan on doing a lot of framing it may be a worthwhile investment.)
United Measures Frame via Seesaw Design
Putting it all together
1. Disassemble the frame. You should have a frame, backing board, mat board and glass. it's best to do this on a towel or another piece of soft fabric so nothing gets scratched.
2. Clean glass and make sure everything is free of dust and debris. Put glass inside frame.
3. using linen tape attach the image to the back of the matboard. This may take a few tries but you want to make sure the image is even within the mat and not crooked.
4. Carefully place the mat, image and backing board into the frame. Before completing the assembly turn the frame over and have a look to make sure the image is where you want it to be and there is nothing trapped between the glass and mat.
5. Secure the glass, mat, image and board with the frame's built-in fasteners, or with small finishing nails.
6. Attach hanging wire using eye screws.
7. Hang!
Tinalak: Woven Dreams
Tinalak or t'nalak is a patterned cloth that is woven using abaca fibers that are either left uncolored or dyed red or black. I have always found the patterns beautiful and intricate, but I must admit I have taken it for granted over the years. It is not an uncommon sight around where I live. I see it pretty often as an element in home decor or as material for coin purses and bags, or even as accents that give an outfit a touch of the exotic. Tinalak items are sold in probably every souvenir shop in the Philippines.
I knew that tinalak is woven by the T'boli people, an indigenous culture that flourishes in the southern Philippines, amazingly despite all the pressure to adopt a more modern mentality and embrace the world of smartphones and Starbucks. I knew that this fabric can be made only by T'boli women. What I didn't know was how tightly and how intimately this tapestry is woven into them, and how essential bits of themselves are woven into it.
Patterns in Tinalak, much like those in Scottish tartans, identify a tribe and are handed down from generation to generation. Tinalak is ever present in all the tribal rituals that mark important life milestones — birth, marriage, death. But more than this, there is a mystical dimension to the weaving of tinalak, which is considered a sacred act. It is said that a pattern has to be conceived in the weaver's dreams before it woven, thus these women are sometimes called "dream weavers" and their creations referred to as "woven dreams".
Master craftswomen eventually become custodians and interpreters of other people's dreams as well, not just their own. In a people that has no form of writing, tinalak represents their literature and mythology, their history and their art, all of which are drawn and culled, and by some alchemy integrates with the weavers' souls and find their way into their hands and their loom.
This is what genuine tinalak is, a kind of incarnation of a tribe's spirit.
And thus with so much history, drama, and mysticism behind this cloth, artists and designers can't help but be inspired by the tinalak and want incorporate some of that soul in their work. Though I now doubt that the place mats and cushions I see in the shops are tinalak in the truest sense (it seems quite sacrilegious if they were, wouldn't it?), I see them as somehow touched by the special-ness of tinalak by their resemblance to it.


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Many urge caution until there's better science behind it.
By Sue Manning
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Until she introduced "magic cheese" to her sick and aging bulldog, Laura Bugni-Daniel watched him suffer for two years. He'd spend his days lying down or throwing up.
Today, at age 12, he plays like a puppy through the day, his fur is soft and he sleeps at night, soothed not by magic but by the dose of marijuana in that cheese.
Bugni-Daniel is part of a growing movement to give medical marijuana to pets in pain. Many urge caution until there's better science behind it. But stories abound about changes in sick and dying pets after they've been given cannabis — even though it isn't a proven painkiller for man or mutt, and it's an illicit drug under federal law despite being legal for people in 19 states and the District of Columbia.
Leading the charge is Los Angeles veterinarian Doug Kramer, 36, known as the "Vet Guru," who thought it was his duty to speak out while he has no family who would feel a verbal or financial backlash.
"I grew tired of euthanizing pets when I wasn't doing everything I could to make their lives better," he said. "I felt like I was letting them down."
A new study looks at the effects shelter dogs can have on teenagers fighting drug and alcohol issues.
A new study at Washington State University is looking at how shelter dogs can help teens struggling with drug and alcohol dependency.
"We found one of the most robust effects of interacting with the dogs was increased joviality," said Lindsay Ellsworth, a doctoral candidate in animal sciences at WSU. "I was surprised, during the trial period, how calm the boys were around the dogs and at how outbursts and hyperactivity diminished."
Canine escapes death, saves puppies.
Bertha, a pregnant 2-year-old Rottweiler mix, was saved by Indiana rescue group Second Chance 4 Pets Network just hours before she was to be put down, but sadly all eight of her puppies were stillborn.
The silver lining? They put out a call that they had a lactating dog and were contacted by a local PAWS group with six newborn puppies who had been orphaned by the Oklahoma tornadoes.
Kitty has an adventure and gets a new home.
Animal Control officers in Guntersville, Ala., got a strange call when customers at a Big Lots heard meowing from the inside of a vending machine.
The officers responded and, using a scope, rescued the frightened kitten from the Dr. Pepper dispenser. The kitten now has a new home.
Researchers have identified dimensions of chimpanzee behavior not unlike human tendencies.
In a study published in the American Journal of Primatology, researchers say there are five universal personality dimensions in chimps: reactivity or undependability, dominance, openness, extraversion and agreeableness.
A possible sixth factor is methodical, which needs more investigation.
The two dogs are credited with keeping dangerous prey at bay.
Seven years ago, a pair of Maremma sheepdogs got a new assignment: to keep invasive red foxes away from endangered Little Penguins on Australia's Middle Island. And it's working.
Since 2006, the population of the world's smallest penguin species has skyrocketed from 10 to 200.
According to a report by the Nature Glenelg Trust, which monitors the project, no foxes have killed penguins during that time.
Feline had cellphones and chargers taped to its body.
MOSCOW (AP) — Inmates at Russia's prisons have been known to bribe guards to obtain cellphones, but this may be the first time they have used a cat as an accomplice.
Guards patrolling a prison colony in Russia's north saw a cat on the fence and it seemed to be carrying something. On a closer look, they found a few cellphones and chargers taped to the cat's belly.
Emotional K9 image stirs support.
A heartwarming photo of police officers in Plymouth, Mass., saluting Kaiser, a police dog, in his final moments last week was posted on Reddit and shared widely on the Internet this weekend.
Sadly, the 2-year-old German shepherd, who was donated to the police by a local family in 2011, was recently diagnosed with severe kidney disease. The bittersweet photo was taken when the officers gathered in support as Kaiser's handler, Officer James Lebretton, brought him to be put down on Friday.


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25-Apr-13 to 26-Apr-13
Canadian stand up comedians; Craig Campbell, Stewart Francis and Glenn Wool are touring the UK with their hilarious Edinburgh Festival 2012 show.
Between them, they have appeared on: 'Mock The Week', '8 Out Of 10 Cats', 'Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow', 'Live At The Apollo', 'Russell Howard's Good News' and Dave's 'One Night Stand'. They have also toured solo across the UK, US, Scandinavia, Canada and Australia.
All three will perform new material as well as classic routines.
Stewart Francis
'A veritable barrage of one-liners and perfectly crafted gags' Sunday Times
Glenn Wool
'Effortlessly funny with an affability other comics can only dream of. You have to go and see Glenn Wool' The Guardian
Craig Campbell
'Bringing a tale to life like a young Billy Connolly' Edinburgh Evening News


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A day after being named the Big East coach of the year, Mike Brey adds an even bigger honor to his resume.
Sports Illustrated named Brey its National Coach of the Year on Wednesday. Brey received the same honor from Yahoo Sports earlier in the week.
Notre Dame is 25-5 and ranked 4th in the nation after being picked to finish 7th in the Big East in pre-season polls. Instead the Irish finished 2nd in the conference with a 14-4 league record. The Irish open up play in the Big East Tournament Thursday at 7pm in the Big East quarterfinals.
Ben Hansbrough, named the Big East Player of the Year on Tuesday, was named a 2nd team All-American by SI.
Purdue's JaJuan Johnson is a 1st team All-American along with BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Duke's Nolan Smith, Arizona's Derrick Williams and Ohio State's Jared Sullinger.
Fredette was named National Player of the Year and Sullinger the Freshman of the Year.
Joining Hansbrough on the 2nd team were UConn's Kemba Walker, Wisconsin's Jordan Taylor, Kansas' Marcus Morris and Morehead State's Kenneth Faried.
Purdue's E'Twaun Moore and Butler's Matt Howard were honorable mention All-Americans.


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The researchers in this study looked prospectively at 37 MS patients,
who underwent multicontrast 7T MR imaging including 2D-T2WI, 3D-T1WI,
3D-FLAIR and GM-specific 3D-DIR. The sensitivity of conventional MRI
techniques to detect cortical lesions remains poor when compared with
histopathologic studies. Grey matter abnormalities strongly explain
cognitive and physical disability. Results showed that the 3D-FLAIR
detected the highest number of total cortical grey matter lesions at 7T.
The improved visibility of cortical abnormalities at DIR, seen at 1.5T
and at 3T did not hold in the 7T dataset.
Authors: Kilsdonk ID, de Graaf WL, Lopez Soriano A
Source: AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2012 Oct 4. [Epub ahead of print]
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Ratings based on 783 Verified Reviews
They paid and stayed. We double-checked.
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4.4 Hotel condition
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for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Stuart, FL
One of the marvelous old hotelsPosted Sep 11, 2014
We had a very large, comfortable, quiet room overlooking the park and views of the bay. The staff was attentive to our every need and made our 6-night stay an absolute joy.
for Couplesby A verified traveler from Melbourne Australia
Nob Hill perfectionPosted Aug 27, 2014
Pros: Everything: but perhaps it's refined elegance was what appealed most.
Cons: The air conditioning .
Location: Close to everything and on the cable car line so even San Francisco's famous hills didn't daunt us.
A wonderful find at a wonderful price. We're lucky enough to take advantage of a special " opening after renovation" offer to experience this elegant and well situated hotel. Located at the top of Nob Hill with cable cars running past the door, this hotel is all class. A wonderful experience.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from St. Louis
Perfect location to visit my family.Posted Aug 26, 2014
Pros: It was updated very nicely, first class.
It turned out to be better than expected. My son in law, a native of San Francisco, said it was one of the most spacious rooms he has seen. Our family enjoyed the room and dining in the restaurant and also nearby.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Hammond, LA
Classy hotelPosted Aug 25, 2014
Flew in on Sun and stayed until the following Sat. Great location, friendly staff and close to transit lines. The Big 4 Bar & Restaurant on premises is fun and has great steaks. No tub in our King room but the shower was 2-person- spacious and well appointed. All in all, a wonderfully spacious room with great amenities. Slept with the windows open in Aug. Imagine that!
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Lon Beahc, CA
Elegant San FranciscoPosted Aug 21, 2014
Pros: Quiet and refined.
Cons: Ice service. Had to wait thirty minutes for some ice.
Location: Grace Cathedral, Union Square, Cable Cars
Very quiet and friendly. I enjoyed a wonderful upgrade to a suite.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted Aug 17, 2014
Wonderful, classy hotel. Utilized concierge service more than once and all service was spot on!
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Provide free wifi!!Posted Aug 15, 2014
Pros: The doormen
Cons: Free wifi and somewhere nice to have a snack and drink during the day
Location: Great location and lots nearby
Really good hotel with excellent door staff in particular but they really should provide free wifi. Do the hotel not realise how desperate and sad it looks when everyone is standing around in the lobby on their devices in the early evening. You can't even go into the bar as the wifi doesn't extend to there.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
PerfectionPosted Aug 13, 2014
Pros: The spa
The staff was attentive beyond expections- made for a VERY pleasant stay.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Texas
Good first visit to San Fran, charming hotel.Posted Aug 11, 2014
Pros: Spacious and comfortable room. The complimentary bottled water and coffee each night was nice.
Cons: Get rid of the swarm of flies by the front entrance. Better rate for parking and WiFi. Hire staff with personality.
Location: Location was awesome. The center of everything and lots of good food in all directions. Do the bus tour for a day or so to get a lay of the land.
The hotel was okay; however, there were a few things that I expected to get for the price that was missing. It was an old and quaint place with a clean comfortable room; however, the swarm of flies that congregated by the front door was annoying. The staff was very casual and not overly friendly, and the concierge (other than Chris) service was less than accommodating, and the female (not sure of her name) was down-right condescending. Chris was helpful; however, the cost of the rental car was twice the cost as we were quoted when we first called. The cost of the parking was so extreme, we found it easier to rent a car and return it daily, in order to keep from paying the $60 per night parking, then we found out that the car stayed there anyway. The 2nd car we got was for a trip to Monterey, and it didn't have cruise control....I didn't know cars came without cruise control these days. It would have been nice to have the concierge insist on the comfort of the customers. I would have liked a small frig in the room, and maybe a microwave in the room. Overall, there were issues with the stay, but the hotel was nice.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Edmonton, AB
Close to all main tourist attractionsPosted Aug 10, 2014
Pros: The staff were incredibly friendly. The rooms were very nice and clean and the hotel itself was very quiet. Nice spa facilities and pool/hot tub.
Cons: N/A
Location: Great location - couple blocks away from Union Square and close to Fisherman's Wharf. Relatively close to many great places to eat.
As long as you don't mind climbing (and/or taking cabs/cable cars) to the top of a hill, this hotel is wonderful. It is a mere couple blocks away from Union Square and a relatively short walk (downhill) to Fisherman's Wharf. The hotel staff were excellent and always willing to help. The concierge was incredibly helpful and provided us with all the necessary information we needed to have a wonderful trip.


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Bitterly cold weather has created an ice layer on rivers and lakes around the region.
But on the Mouse River, officials are warning that the ice may still be very dangerous.
Water releases from the Lake Darling Dam have been increased to 300 cubic feet per second.
On this cold morning the steam from the water hitting the frigid air creates a lot of steam - but you can see that the river below the dam is totally open.
Even far downstream, coffer dams and bridge supports are dangerous - with some open water still holding on through the icy weather.
Duane Anderson of Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge says the water flow translates into danger that we should all be aware of.
(Duane Anderson, Upper Souris NWR) "Stay off the ice - it's just not safe. I know snowmobilers like to use the river and obviously that's not safe and of course children in Minot like to play on the river and skate. We urge parents to keep their kids off the ice."
While Anderson cautions about ice on the Mouse River, he says the ice-making weather has been great on Lake Darling itself.
(Duane Anderson, Upper Souris NWR) "We've had probably one of the better years for the formation of ice out there with the cold temperatures and lack of snow. We've had about ten inches of ice earlier this week. Haven't talked to anybody or been out to look at it but we're making ice every day right now so you're going to start to see people moving around on the lake."
Anderson says there are always dangerous areas on lake ice as well and you should be cautious in where you travel when heading for a favorite ice fishing spot.


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|Sheri Miller kicking off the opening ceremonies with Mike Kamphuis playing the pink pBone
|Ed Lotter of the Whistle Pigs playing a pink pBone during their Potawatomi Park concert
|Pink pBone Race for the Cure Vendor Table
Conn-Selmer Managing Director Mike Kamphuis kicked off the race ceremonies by playing the pink pBone to lead the "charge" of the events attendees. Executive Director for this event, Sheri Miller also shared that $5.00 from every sale of the pink pBone will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Northern Indiana Affiliate. To see a video of this, visit www.conn-selmer.com. After only a week of public sales, Conn-Selmer has raised $1500 from pink pBones for donation. Conn-Selmer is looking forward to increasing the amount as sales continue over the next year.
The Jiggs Whigham pBone brings a fun and intriguing twist to the traditional trombone. Developed by accomplished trombonists, the pBone was designed to spark the interest in young children and promote interest in the art of brass playing. With its plastic construction, this lightweight instrument sounds remarkably like brass trombones. The pBone is being used by professionals, amateurs, and students alike. pBone is a fun way to catch the eye and ear of any audience, as was demonstrated by Ed Lotter, the Whistle Pigs' trombonist on Friday, June 14, 2013 during their concert in Potawatomi Park.
pBone is a colorful, fully functional small bore trombone. To find out more about the resilient construction, remarkable durability, dimensions and available colors visit www.jiggspbone.com.
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The 26th Annual Elkhart Jazz Festival begins June 21st and goes until June 23rd, 2013 in downtown Elkhart, Indiana. Over 100 top jazz musicians from around the country will be performing, including Wynton Marsalis and The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, guitarist John Pizzarelli, clarinetist Dave Bennett and Ludwig's percussionist Jim Catalano, an Elkhart local.
Ludwig-Musser has been a supporter of The Annual Elkhart Jazz Festival since the beginning. This year, "there are six stages with simultaneous performances and all are equipped again with Ludwig Drums," said Jim Catalano, Ludwig-Musser Product Manager. "We are also providing a Musser Vibraphone for this event to showcase the instruments that will soon be manufactured in Elkhart."
Catalano has played an integral part in all 26 years of The Elkhart Jazz Festival providing Ludwig-Musser drums/vibes equipment, serving on the planning committee and assisting with the talent selection.
Jim will also be performing this year during the festival. He is a jazz drummer and vibes player with Truth in Jazz Big Band, VibeNation, Jazz Assemblage Big Band and The Elkhart Municipal Band. He says, "this is a labor of love. Elkhart is so blessed to be able to present a BIG CITY jazz festival with top talent. The Elkhart Jazz Fest has grown to be recognized as one of the premier summer jazz festivals in the nation."
Ludwig-Musser is proud to continue supporting the 26th Annual Elkhart Jazz Festival, a family-friendly event for all music lovers, with many free concerts, ticketed concerts and other activities.
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Conn-Selmer is proud to announce this year's recipient of the Centerstage Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Fred Hemke. Dr. Hemke has been one of the most significant educators in saxophones, retiring this past year from Northwestern University after 50 years of service. He has played and been a partner with Conn-Selmer and Henri Selmer Paris saxophones and mouthpieces throughout his career.
Dr. Hemke received this honor at the Conn-Selmer Institute ceremony on June 10th 2013. The presentation was held at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana. Dr. Hemke was emotional and overjoyed with his win. He commented, "When I was ten years old, I began to play my Dad's old alto saxophone. At eleven, my parents bought me a new Conn Constellation alto. At seventeen I received my first Selmer saxophone and have played a Selmer ever since. Conn and Selmer have shaped my entire musical career for the best part of the past sixty-seven years. I am absolutely thrilled, honored and grateful to have been selected to receive this very special award from Conn-Selmer." Dr. Hemke continues to play a Selmer saxophone.
Centerstage is the department that manages all Band and Orchestral Artist Clinicians and Endorsing Artists under the Conn-Selmer brand of instruments. With a stable of hundreds of artists in a wide array of genres, instrumentation and skills we strive to help connect industry with music education. Nominations are submitted throughout the year at the Conn-Selmer Centerstage website. To qualify the artist must be affiliated for more than 25 years with a Conn-Selmer instrument. The final winner is determined by votes of the public.
For more on Conn-Selmer, Dr. Fred Hemke and the entire family of endorsing artists and clinicians or a video of the award ceremony, visit www.conn-selmer.com.
Jiggs Whigham pBone and the Susan G. Komen Northern Indiana Affiliate have a similar goal: both promote early detection, in different ways. pBone was designed to aid in a child's interest for music early in their development and Susan G. Komen promotes breast cancer awareness by encouraging early detection .
The pink pBone team plans to demonstrate its support for a Cure for breast cancer by running in the Northern Indiana Race for the Cure and generously announced today that $5.00 from every sale of the pink pBone will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Northern Indiana Affiliate. That's why it became a natural fit for the pBone team to kick off the launch of its latest color PINK at the Susan G. Komen Northern Indiana Race for the Cure. The race is being held in Potawatomi Park on Saturday, June 15, 2013.
The Jiggs Whigham pBone brings a fun and intriguing twist to the traditional trombone. Developed by accomplished trombonists, the pBone was designed to spark the interest in young children and promote interest in the art of brass playing. With its plastic construction, this lightweight instrument sounds remarkably like brass trombones. The pBone is being used by professionals, amateurs, and students alike. pBone is a fun way to catch the eye and ear of any audience, as will be demonstrated at Potawatomi Park this weekend.
pBone is a colorful, fully functional small bore trombone. To find out more about the resilient construction, remarkable durability, dimensions and available colors visit www.jiggspbone.com.
To find out more about how to participate in the race, visit www.komennorthernindiana.org.
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On April 5th-7th 2013, the first annual Rocket City Jazz Festival was held in Huntsville, Alabama. It featured Tom "Bones" Malone, several local jazz musicians and groups that came together to celebrate jazz music and support jazz education. This event was made possible with the help of Conn-Selmer sales representative Derek Bowen.
Opening night began with a master class by Tom "Bones" Malone covering the art and techniques of improvisation on any instrument and how everyone can improvise. The master class concluded by bringing to the stage local high school students to put their confidence and tonality to the test. The night's concert featured local jazz musician Mike Agee on tenor saxophone and Tom "Bones" Malone on trombone. The night was packed full of excitement with tunes from several different composers. The Alabama Blue Brothers (Jamey and Justin Crisler) and Malone blew the audience away by improvising on trombone, baritone sax, tuba, trumpet and piccolo. Saturday, Malone taught a master class to a group of students at Meridianville Middle School, followed by an open master class with the Rocket City Jazz Orchestra.
April 7th was the big finale, featuring several active bands of Huntsville and soloists throughout the day, ending with The Super Awesome Big Band showcasing highlights from the opening night concert with Tom "Bones" Malone.
Tom "Bones" Malone is an artist on the Conn-Selmer Centerstage roster, to find out more information about Tom or other artists, visit: http://centerstage.conn-selmer.com/
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This year the Juno Awards (the Canadian version of the Grammy's) was held on April 21, 2013 at the Brandt Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The theme was, "It's Gonna Get Loud!" … and it delivered – with the famous host Michael Bublé, driving viewership higher than last year, and topping out at nearly 7 million throughout the evening. The award show captured the 18-34 year olds attention last Sunday and was the third highest audience it has had on that national network.
Congratulations go out to Joel Miller, a Conn-Selmer artist nominated in the Best Contemporary Jazz Album of the year category. He says, "I just got back from the Juno Awards in Regina where I performed with my group. Afterwards, I attended the gala ceremony and I won a Juno Award for my album Swim. I'm thrilled and honored to accept this award and to be recognized for the time, work and artistry that I put into my album."
The Juno Award for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year has been awarded since 1977. It is in recognition of the best contemporary jazz album nationally across Canada. The Juno Awards are bestowed annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to recognize their musical accomplishments.
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Last week, at the 25th Anniversary of the East Coast Music Association (ECMA) awards in Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada) Conn-Selmer's saxophone artist Joel Miller took home the Jazz Recording of the Year Award for his album Swim.
Joel commented, "I'm thrilled to have received an East Coast Music Award for my album Swim. The CD was released on U.S. label Origin Records features my saxophone playing and writing along with pianist Geoffrey Keezer, Fraser Hollins and Greg Ritchie. Swim is also nominated for Juno Award this spring and I look forward to future performances in Canada and the U.S."
"I'm also excited to have discovered the bronze Yanagisawa soprano (992). I've been playing on it a lot lately. I can't keep my hands off it actually! I'm psyched about practicing it and working it into my new repertoire," added Joel Miller.
ECMA is a non-profit association that supports music on the east coast of Canada. It has hosted an annual ceremony since 1989; it was known then as the Maritime Music Awards. At the launch of these awards, there were five categories: Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Video of the Year, now it is up to 25 categories. ECMA is the biggest Atlantic Canada music event and one of the best of its kind in North America.
Richard Saucedo joins the Conn-Selmer Division of Education
John Stoner, President/CEO of Conn-Selmer, Inc., recently announced the addition of Richard Saucedo as the newest member of the Division of Education staff. Mr. Saucedo will be retiring at the end of this academic year from his position as Director of Bands and Chairman of Performing Arts at Carmel High School in Carmel/Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to his illustrious award-winning teaching career, Richard is also a prolific arranger/composer and a member of the writing staff for Hal Leonard, Inc.
As part of the Division of Education, Mr. Saucedo will focus on the development of the teacher in-service initiative, outreach educational consultation for establishing sequential music curriculums, the creation of a series of educator-training workshops...all supporting Conn-Selmer's commitment to the positive growth of music in our schools. In addition he will continue his rigorous guest-conducting schedule and his many requests for commissions and special arrangements.
Richard served as a presenter at the 2012 Conn-Selmer Institute. This year he will also play a key role at CSI sharing his expertise with the attending teachers, college track students, and the Music Administration Collaborative registrants. In regard to this new appointment, Mr. Saucedo shared "I am thrilled and honored to be part of the team!"
"We are very excited to bring this internationally recognized music educator to our ranks," commented John Stoner, "With the many outstanding clinicians we have as part of our educational division, Mr. Saucedo will be in the best company possible in support of quality music education in all schools. Connecting Richard with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, our Vice President of Education, is certainly a winning combination of endless synergistic possibilities."
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Ludwig's radically advanced Atlas Pro Hardware line design is gaining worldwide recognition. During a recent ceremony in Frankfurt, Germany Atlas Pro Hardware won the prestigious Musikmesse International Press Award (M.I.P.A.)
Musikmesse International Press Awards is considered by many to be the "Grammy" of the musical instrument industry. The 14th annual M.I.P.A. polled 100 magazines from all over the world for the best musical instruments and audio equipment of 2012/2013 in over 40 categories. Designed for the touring professional, Atlas Pro Hardware's innovative function and sleek design received the honor for, "Best Drum Hardware."
"Receiving the MIPA award is truly an honor. Having the opportunity to revamp Ludwig's hardware offering was a dream come true, and it is exciting to see our designs appreciated by drummers all over the world," shared Joshua Allen, Lead Engineer for Ludwig Drums.
In addition to the sleek design, included in the Atlas Pro line are more patent-pending innovations such as: the Centroid 3-point Hi-Hat stability system, Pillar Clutch snare drum stand, the classic look and smooth feel of the Atlas Pro double bass drum pedal.
Launched in 2012, Atlas Pro won Best in Show honors at Winter NAMM 2012 and also DRUM! Magazine (US) Reader's Poll winner for Best Hardware.
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Conn-Selmer recently added several key artists to its Henri Selmer Paris Roster. They include Chris Bullock, Joe Girard, Daniel Hawthorne-Foss, Eric Marienthal, Douglas Masek, Mike Murley, Scott Sandberg, Zach Stern and Loren Stillman. Robert Lichty, Product Director for Henri Selmer Paris, did comment, "Henri Selmer Paris is a legendary brand. The sound of these saxophones is what keeps generations of players attracted to it and seeking it out. It is phenomenal to see so many accomplished artists joining our roster and sharing their sound on a Henri Selmer Paris instrument."
Congratulations to these artists in joining a growing list of impressive musicians. For more on Conn-Selmer and the entire family of endorsing artists and clinicians visit http://centerstage.conn-selmer.com/


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I don't know Kelli Stapleton personally. I have read a bit of her blog, The Status Woe, and I know generally what it is like to have a child with autism.
I once stood jury on a trial, one that had to do with a local health food store. That was hard enough. I never, never want to be on a murder jury. How hard it must be to listen to all the details. To figure out what is right, to the letter of the law. One thing I did learn while on my jury, you don't really get the whole story. There were items left out of the trial, out of the court documents, that would have been helpful for us to know. There were things in the medical records that we were shown, but we couldn't question. We were told what they felt we needed to know, but later, after the trial was over I spoke with the plaintiff and found out that a ton of questions we had were things that simply weren't admissible in court. Interesting, no?
Anyway, I'm pretty torn up over this Kelli Stapleton and Issy thing. Wow, how callous of me to call it a "thing". I just don't know what to say about it. Ultimately Kelli tried to kill her child and herself. We all know this is wrong. There really isn't any other answer to that question, right? I mean killing someone is killing someone. Isn't it?
I've read a lot of the responses and comments on Kelli's blog. They basically range from "string her up" mindset to the "gosh, what a horrible thing for a woman to be pushed to her limit" mindset. And I've discussed it a bit on my Facebook page. I'm struck by how people assume they know exactly what they would do in this situation. I find that rather baffling myself. I don't know what I would do if, say, I were placed in the middle of a battle field and someone started shooting at me. I don't know what I would do if I were, say, kidnapped and forced into a hole in the ground. I don't know what I would do if I were mentally tortured every day with no foreseeable way to escape. Maybe I'm different and I just don't know myself that well, but I actually think it is the way around. I *think* I may actually be more honest with myself and say, I just don't know what I would do really.
Of course I would hope I have the presence of mind to know right from wrong. To DO right from wrong. But lets face it, we have all done something really, really stupid before. Thank goodness for most of us it didn't end up with someone dead or dying. Many of us have driven when we had one too many. Many of us have texted while driving. But we lucked out and no one got injured. We knew right from wrong, and we did wrong anyway. Doesn't make us a bad person over all. Makes us stupid, but not bad.
I know what Kelli did is not the same as making a bad choice about driving. But Kelli lived a life the vast majority of you will never experience. And you should take a minute right now to thank God you won't. Go ahead, I'll wait. Ok, done? Good. The life that Kelli lived is so far beyond your normal everyday worries that I can't begin to describe them to you. She had all the typical crap you deal with every day, but hers was layered with something else. Something more sinister and insidious. She lived with fear. Fear from the moment she got up in the morning to the moment she went to bed at night. Fear for every aspect of her and her child's life. That fear is what pushed Kelli to make a truly tragic and stupid mistake. But for any one to think they can judge this woman, I will have to say I completely disagree. And I am so glad I will not be sitting in that court room. What she did was wrong, but a better person than I shall have to sit in judgement of her. Fear is powerful and if you have lived with fear for 14 years and saw no light of hope on the horizon, you don't know what you would be pushed into doing. You can say you do, but you really don't. Don't lie to yourself.


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BEAUTY IS EMBARRASSING to Showcase Artist Wayne White on PBS, 1/21
Part biography, part live performance, Beauty Is Embarrassing is a funny, irreverent, joyful and inspiring portrait of Wayne White, a one-of-a-kind visual artist. As a designer, painter, puppeteer, sculptor, and musician, he has created some of the most arresting and iconic images in pop culture.The film traces White's career from his early work as an underground cartoonist in New York's East Village to his big break on Pee-wee's Playhouse, for which he won three Emmys. It follows his subsequent success designing and animating for other children's shows and music videos through a dark period of struggle and self-reflection, to his current incarnation as a respected painter and performer. Beauty Is Embarrassing premieres on Independent Lens, hosted by Stanley Tucci, on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 10 PM on PBS.
For two years, filmmaker Neil Berkeley traveled with White through Houston, Miami, New York, Chattanooga, Nashville and Los Angeles retracing Wayne's life from his childhood in Tennessee, through his marriage to artist Mimi Pond, to their family life with two children who are also artists. Throughout the course of the film, Berkeley peels back layer after layer of Wayne's singular creative process and explores his astonishingly prolific career. The film is interwoven with video made by White throughout his career, including never-before-seen behind the scenes footage of the making of Pee-wee's Playhouse.
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It was an exciting scene at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles last night (December 2), as CNN held their "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute."
"Glee" star Jane Lynch showed up for the shindig, looking sharp in a black suit as she smiled for the cameras in the arrivals area. She was joined by the adorable Miranda Cosgrove who looked lovely in a black dress with a bright red lip.
Adding another accolade to her already impressive collection, Viola Davis was honored by the National Domestic Workers Alliance in Washington, DC on Wednesday (November 14).
Elegant in a black above-the-knee dress, the 47-year-old beauty accepted the Voice of Love Award for Uplifting the Voices of Domestic Workers in Popular Culture honor at a reception at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Bringing together quite the esteemed lineup of Tinseltown talent, the19th Annual ELLE 'Women in Hollywood' Celebration took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on Monday night (October 15).
Lending her time to help benefit a more than worthwhile cause, Viola Davis hosted the Rape Treatment Center Brunch at Greenacres, the home of Ron Burkle, in Beverly Hills, CA on Sunday (October 14).
She's always a lovely talk show guest, and last night (September 20) Viola Davis dropped by "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" for an interesting chat.
The "Help" actress explained that ever since her career took off, she's been slowly adjusting to encountering fans in public.
Speaking out on the importance of education, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis appeared at a special screening of their upcoming film "Won't Back Down" followed by a Q&A in New York City this past week.
Working on what should turn out to be one of the most interesting movies of the year, Jessica Chastain and Viola Davis roamed around outside Cooper Union while filming "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby" In New York City on Monday (July 30).
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As an intermediate skier in a family of hotshots, I love feeling confident…
I know each of us can chose different runs that meet at a central point such as the Chalet or Ice Bar.That way I don't feel like I am left on my own miles away from my kith n kin.
Its a friendly mountain with great staff and 'down o earth' skiers there to ski, not show off their bling outfits.
There's nothing better than meeting people who'll go out of their way to show your their mountain.
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