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If you're looking for a portable, all-in-one type of record player, you're certainly looking for the best turntable with built-in speakers.
There are quite a few really good players with speakers available on the market. And the more choices available, the more difficult is to choose one. That's what this guide is all about – helping you choose the best record player with speakers for you. Everyone is different and has their own needs and wants, so we've chosen the best devices out there, described and compared them so you can easily choose the best one for you. Read on to find the best turntable with built-in speakers.
- Best turntables with built-in speakers
- Best Turntables with Built-in Speakers: Comparison
- How to choose the best turntable with built-in speakers for you?
- Advantages and disadvantages of turntables with built-in speakers
Best turntables with built-in speakers
Jensen JTA-230 3-Speed Stereo Turntable
- Affordable
- Great turntable for starters – just plug it in and play your records
- USB-enabled
- Built-in speakers aren't that great
Jensen JTA-230 has pretty much everything someone looking for a an inexpensive turntable with built-in speakers wants.Of all turntables with built-in speakers, especially the affordable ones, the JTA-230 stands out like a sore thumb. Some have even called it the Ultimate small turntable for the price. Obviously, that's an exaggeration but it tells us something about the player. It's a belt-driven record player and supports all three records speeds: 33 1/3, 45 (adapter included), and 78 RPM. Although not required, a separate 3 mil stylus for 78s is recommended for better sound reproduction. If you listen to 78s often, consider buying the additional stylus.
The whole device is pretty small and light, which makes it portable. When it comes to outputs, besides the built-in speakers, you can connect the player to your computer via USB, use the line-out port to connect speakers or the headphone jack to listen to records on your favourite earphones. As any player with USB output, you can also use it to convert your vinyl records to MP3 using the software shipped with JTA-230. Obviously, you're not limited to this software and can use anything else that can get the job done.
Obviously, the sound quality of the built-in speakers won't be as good as you can get from a higher-end device but it's really good for a device that costs roughly $50.
Jensen JTA-222 3 Speed Stereo Turntable
Jensen JTA-222 is another great option when shopping for a turntable with in-built speakers on a budget. It's quite similar in terms of both price and features to the JTA-230. The main difference between the two is the lack of USB port in JTA-222. If you don't care about the ability to listen to your records using your computer or convert your vinyls to MP3s, you might as well choose this one. This turntable is already a favourite of many mainly because of its wide range of features. Also, lots of people dig the "antiquey" look.
JTA-222 is like JTA-230 but with vintage look and without the USB output.Even though the specs are very similar to JTA-230, let's go through all of them to give you a clear picture of what this device can and cannot. It's a belt-driven player that supports all three speeds. It features an AM/FM radio receiver, so you can use it to listen to the radio as well. While it lacks the USB output, the RCA line out and 3.5mm jack ports are there. That means you can listen to your vinyl records or radio stations not only using the built-in speakers but using external speakers or headphones.
Overall, similarly to JTA-230, it's a great choice if you're looking for an inexpensive turntable. Especially if you're just starting out your journey with record players, choosing a fairly cheap device is a great way to test the waters. Later on, you can always switch to a much better device.
Electrohome Winston
- vintage look
- additional features such as a CD player and radio receiver
- no way to connect to a stereo system or external speakers
Winston is a record player that plays music from different sources and draws a lot of attention.Winston is a retro-style all-in-one turntable that supports all 3 speeds. While you cue the record manually, when it ends, the arm retracts automatically, so leaving the device unattended isn't an issue. Like other vintage-looking record players, it allows you to play music from sources other than vinyl records only. This one has an AM/FM radio receiver, CD player and a 3.5mm jack input. There's no headphone jack or line out ports, so there's no way to connect it to your stereo system or listen to vinyls using headphones. The built-in speakers are the only option when it comes to listening to the music. That's not that bad because the built-in speakers are really good, especially for the price you pay.
All in all, if you're looking for a record player that besides playing vinyl records will draw a lot of attention from your guests and be a beautiful addition to your room, Winston is definitely worth taking a closer look on. Just take a look at the hundreds of positive reviews it has.
Victrola Nostalgic Aviator 8-in-1
- plays music from almost every possible source
- retro-style look and feel
- some users report certain features not working properly
Victrola Nostalgic Aviator is a device that allows you to play music from all kinds of sources. First of all, there's the turntable that supports all three speeds. Then there's the cassette players and CD players. A radio receiver is there too. If that's not enough, you can play music from your devices, either using the RCA line in port or via Bluetooth. That's quite a lot, isn't it?
When it comes to listening to the music, besides the built-in speakers, you can connect your headphones. Additional features include converting cassettes and vinyl records directly to MP3 without a computer using the USB port. As you can see, this device offers a lot. The speakers are good, especially for the low price, although some customers find them thin-sounding. All in all, if you're looking for a device that besides playing vinyl records can play music from almost any other source, Victrola Nostalgic Aviator 8-in-1 is definitely worth considering.
Electrohome Archer Vinyl Classic Turntable
- Vintage design
- Can play MP3 via the USB input port
- Portable
- No output ports – you can only use the built-in speakers
Electrohome Archer is another record player in the $100 range. It boasts a 1960's inspired design that many people love. It's also not only a turntable, but more of a multi-purpose player. To start with the typical specs, it supports all three spinning speeds, so it can play any of your records, even those really old 78 RPM ones. The turntable is semi-automatic, which means you cue the record manually, but the arm goes back automatically at the end of the record. The full-range stereo speakers are much better than those in Jensen devices (the price is much higher as well). The device doesn't have any outputs, so you won't be able to connect this player to your stereo system. When it comes to inputs, besides vinyl records, you can listen to music from a USB device (like a USB flash drive or an iPhone) or another device the aux input. Overall, the sound quality and additional features for someone looking for an all-in-one device that plays not only vinyls, but also can work as speakers.
Best Turntables with Built-in Speakers: Comparison
|Jensen JTA-230
|33 1/3, 45, 78
|USB, line (aux), jack (headphones)
|Built-in speakers, pitch control
|Crosley Portable Turntable
|33 1/3, 45, 78
|Line (aux), jack (headphones)
|Built-in speakers, AM/FM radio
|Electrohome Winston
|33 1/3, 45, 78
|Built-in speakers, AM/FM Radio, CD Player, 3.5mm (jack) input
|Victrola Nostalgic Aviator 8-in-1
|33 1/3, 45, 78
|Headphone Jack
|Built-in speakers, USB input, 3.5mm line input, CD and cassette players, AM/FM radio, Bluetooth-enabled, can convert vinyls and cassettes to MP3
|Electrohome Archer
|33 1/3, 45, 78
|Built-in speakers, USB input, 3.5mm aux input
Photo by Pierre Gui on Unsplash
How to choose the best turntable with built-in speakers for you?
Now that you've read through all of the descriptions, it's time to talk about how to choose one. There are a few factors that should guide you to figuring out which one if perfect for you.
What's your budget?
Before buying you should decide on what's your budget for this purchase. If it's your first turntable, choosing an affordable one is the way to go. If that's the case, you're likely just testing the waters or think that listening to vinyls is really cool. But the future isn't certain. You might fall in love with vinyl records, and, if that happens, you can always buy a better player later on when you've outgrown your first one. But just as well you might get bored with vinyls after a week or two, get back to your home stereo system and hide the player in the closet. That's why I recommend starting with a cheap record player – you can always upgrade later, and if you won't use it that much, that's not that big of a loss. If you already have some basic sound equipment like powered speakers or a stereo system, feel free to check out our lists of top turntables under $100 and $200.
That being said, all turntables in this article are available for under $200. That's because almost all more expensive turntables don't include speakers. If you're into vinyl records and decide to upgrade your system, turntables with speakers won't be good enough anymore. You will likely switch to a setup that includes a turntable, a home stereo system and maybe a preamp. If you're interested in better (and more expensive) record players, check out our list of turntables under $500.
Are there any features that the turntable must have?
Turntables with built-in speakers usually have a bunch of additional features. Features such as receiving radio, playing CDs or cassettes, playing music from other devices or even connecting to a device via Bluetooth. And there's the ability to convert vinyl records to MP3s or CDs too, sometimes using only the record player, sometimes using the USB port in your computer.
In many cases, those additional features make the difference between two turntables. So before choosing one, think about your needs. Maybe you don't need the CD player or the cassette player, but AM/FM radio is what you're after. Or the opposite. In short: consider which features are important to you and which you can do without.
Will it look good in your room?
Turntables with speakers tend to take quite a lot of space. And if you think you're going to hide the turntable to the closet after every listening session, who are you kidding? So the turntable will become yet another element of your room. A decoration if you will. Take a look at your room and the device. Do they look good together? If not, maybe choosing another device is the way to go. I know one buys a turntable to listen to vinyl records, not for it to look good in his or her room, but the thing is, it should do both.
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Advantages and disadvantages of turntables with built-in speakers
Just as you would guess, built-in speakers come with several advantages as well as disadvantages. For example, having built-in speakers on the turntable makes it easy for solo users to listen to their records anywhere because moving with it is made very easy. On the other hand, introducing built-in speakers to the turntable often comes with the need for more space which in turn results in bigger, bulkier turntables.
- All-in-one – this is probably the biggest advantage of built-in speakers. Since the speakers are already provided, you do not have to purchase separate ones.
- Save space – a turntable with built-in speakers allows you to save space. Because the whole thing is a compact box, you need only a small space to fix it in. You don't have to have a separate place for the speakers.
- Portability – If you intend to move around with the turntable, purchasing one with built-in speakers makes your movement much easier.
- Speakers may not be powerful enough – built-in speakers aren't loud enough as the speakers fitted are normally quite small, therefore you may be required to buy external speakers (or even a whole stereo system) if you need louder music.
- Sound quality isn't the best – obviously, external speakers can provide better sound quality than the built-in ones. Plus most turntables with built-in speakers are low-end or middle-range devices so the quality (as well as the price) of those products isn't that high.
- Bulkier – a turntable with a built-in speaker tends to be bulkier as a substantial portion of the device is housing the speaker.
- Costly shipping – due to the comparably larger size, turntables with built-in speakers, if purchased online, can be more costly to ship.
Image used under Creative Commons from Sam Howzit
There is always a way around turntables and the ones with built-in speakers are a great choice especially if you will be listening to records alone or with a few friends in an otherwise silent environment. Many of them are very compact and because you don't have to worry about separate speakers, you are always set-to-go.
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Spring is officially here, though it may be hard to tell with the winter weather that we experienced earlier this week! Many may be wondering if we will need to make up any days as a result of the closing yesterday and today's delay. At this time, no additional make up days are planned. April 23 would be a make up day only if we miss two more days of school between now and then. No change will be made in our scheduled Spring Break.
Despite the weather, Spring is a busy time for our school division as students are actively participating in athletic activities, final preparations are being made for Goochland High School's Spring musical and students at RES and GMS are getting ready for this weekend's state Destination Imagination competition. Even with the weather students were still able to take the Writing SOL this week. Spring will fly by with the end of the school year and graduation less than 9 weeks away! Hopefully warmer weather will be on it's way so that we can enjoy the full beauty of Goochland's springtime.
I know that school safety continues to be on everyone's mind, and incidents nationwide since the Parkland, Florida incident underscore the need for our division to avoid complacency. Since my initial communication in February, we have been taking a close look at our training, processes, facilities, communication, and collaboration with local agencies toward enhancing student safety. Among those renewed efforts are the creation of a division safety task force that is in progress, targeted planning for after school crisis incidents to expand on current drills focusing on school day incidents, meetings with first responders, including the Goochland Sheriff's Office and Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services, and plans for reconfiguration of our student, visitor, and staff parking at the secondary complex. We welcome your input in this process. If you are interested in serving on our division-wide safety task force, please take a moment to complete this brief online survey. I look forward to keeping our community updated on these and other efforts that are evolving quickly and will complement our previous plans, which include secure key access system installation in all school facilities, completion of the Informacast public address system to enhance communication, installation of active GPS on all school buses, and collaborative training exercises with the Goochland Sheriff's Office.
You may notice next time you visit your child's school that you will no longer simply be "buzzed in" to the facility after pressing the button at the main entrance. To reinforce the purpose of the secure access, our staff will ask visitors to announce their name and reason for visit before being granted access to the facility. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we work to make continual improvements to our security procedures.
Although safety is on our minds, there is still plenty to celebrate and look forward to in our schools in the weeks ahead. We recognized Olivia Bullard as an all-state chorus selection at last week's School Board meeting. She is only 1 of 2 GHS students to every earn this recognition! Goochland hosted the SkillsUSA Region II competition last weekend, with Taylor Guy and Derek Powers earning first and second place medals in Heavy Equipment Operating and Jalyn Burns earning a second place finish in Culinary Arts. Our students are shining in many ways!
I am looking forward to our annual Reading Olympics will be held next week on March 29 at GES and am also pleased to announce the news that our MCJROTC unit has been fully funded by the United States Marine Corps! This is a major victory for our community! Thank you to everyone who advocated for this program with our Senators and Congressman Brat. As of result of this decision, we will be able utilize local funds that were previously allocated for the support of this program to meet our divisions many strategic objectives.
As I mentioned earlier, spring sports are in swing. Come and support our baseball, softball, tennis, track, and soccer teams this spring, where we return playoff-caliber teams and all-state players in all sports. In Goochland fine and performing arts, we will host our Fine Arts Festival tomorrow (March 23) beginning at 5 p.m. at GHS. April 27, 28, and 29 will feature the Goochland High School spring musical, Fiddler on the Roof, in the auditorium. Come and enjoy the work of our talented musicians and thespians.
Goochland County Town Hall meetings, which include valuable information about both our county and schools, conclude with the District 2 and 3 Town Hall held at the newly renovated Central High School facility on Dogtown Road Wednesday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Thank you for your feedback and support during what has been a challenging time for public schools nationwide. I am proud of the awesomeness of our school division and thankful to have the opportunity to serve our talented students, dedicated staff, and supportive community! Continue to stay up to date with our division's events by liking our Facebook page and following us on Twitter (@glndschools) and Instagram (@goochlandschools). Stay current with all of the great things happening in our schools at our division leadership blog at http://leadership.goochlandschools.org. I look forward to seeing everyone at our many upcoming events in the future!


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Anomalisa Trailer
Published Nov 02, 2015Critics have been salivating over Anomalisa, the latest project from beloved filmmaker Charlie Kaufman. Co-directed with Duke Johnson, it's also Kaufman's first stop-motion feature. And yeah, based on the new trailer it looks pretty damn incredible.
Despite the animation, Anomalisa looks deeply human as it follows the affair of a depressed middle-aged author. The film features voice work from Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan and David Thewlis, and it's likely going to be inescapable this award season.
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Austin High School junior, Jackson Snelling, has a bright future ahead. At the age of 16, Snelling has already discovered a talent for singing and songwriting that cannot go unnoticed. This past December, Snelling had a video go viral for his original song "Please Listen." The video was an instant success with now more than 47,000 views and over 2,000 shares.
Despite his recent success, Snelling hasn't always had it easy in life. Snelling and his biological brother Dawson were adopted as babies by David and Dacia Snelling, and both were later diagnosed with different forms of Autism, as well as other health and behavioral issues. His brother was labeled special needs with a failure to thrive. When Jackson was just seven years old, and his brother nine, their father passed away in his sleep from a heart attack.
"That night in February 2009, I had a severe asthma attack and seizure, so my parents took turns sleeping with me that night," said Snelling. "That morning I could not wake my dad; he had died lying next to me that night."
Although a younger Jackson could comprehend his father's death, his brother Dawson could not. Dawson is 18 years old now and a senior at Austin High School, but only functions at a 5-8 year-old level.
"My brother is always asking if Dad is coming home," said Snelling. "We try to explain to him, but he will keep asking. It has been difficult for us to move on due to reliving my dad's death all of the time. Now that I am older, I realize my brother cannot comprehend my dad's death, so I try to take my time to explain it to him over and over in hopes that he will get it someday. Because of all this, I wrote and recorded the song 'Please Listen' for my brother."
Despite his disabilities, Snelling has always had a love and passion for singing.
"Singing just comes naturally to me. I started entertaining my parents by singing as soon as I began to talk. I have an excellent memory, so I can learn a song within a day and retain it. I used to sing and retain entire Bible lessons."
"Singing and songwriting is my savior," added Snelling. "It has kept me grounded. Songwriting is like journaling to me. This is where I can relieve tension, worries, and memories."
Snelling has been singing in the choir at Austin High School since sixth grade.
"My teacher has always wanted me to sing in the show choir, but I have a hip disorder that prevents me from moving around a lot," said Snelling. "That includes dancing and sports. However, I have performed several soloes for the choir since sixth grade. I have also sung at many funerals in Austin and Mr. Larry DeWitt's cancer benefit fundraiser before he passed."
Snelling says his biggest accomplishment so far has been singing for his peers at Austin High School.
"Austin High School held a retirement celebration for our Middle School principal Mr. Deaton. They had several local bands perform, then after the band finished, you hear my name "Jackson," being chanted throughout the auditorium; it became so loud that the high school Principal Mr. Herald called me up on stage to sing my two original songs, plus "Mary Did You Know." At every pause, the crowd went crazy, and I received the largest standing ovation
ever. Then as I was exiting the stage, the retiring Mr. Deaton, who is famous for singing "Blue
Moon of Kentucky," asked me to remain on stage. He said that he had been wanting to sing with me since the sixth grade. So it was an honor to be able to sing" Blue Moon of Kentucky," with Mr. Deaton on his last day," said Snelling.
Due to the support of his peers and teaching staff, Snelling said he felt like a true star that afternoon.
Snelling also attends Maxwell's House of Music in Jeffersonville for piano and voice lessons.
"I started there when I was 13," said Snelling. "I've been taking lessons with Ms. Shelia O'Bannon for almost four years now. She is my rock. She has seen me at my best, and my worst, and has stood by me through it all with the patience of a saint."
Snelling's viral video came out of Maxwell's Studio when the owner, Mark Maxwell, decided to do a few interviews to show the talent coming out of his studio. Snelling was interviewed by Joel Jackson about his life story and song that Snelling had written for his brother.
"The interview went crazy," said Snelling. "So Joel used it as sort of a trailer for my music video of 'Please Listen.'"
Once the video was released, it immediately went viral. People from all over the world started reaching out to Snelling and sharing their stories about losing loved ones.
"People of all ages are relating to his story and sharing theirs with him. Jackson has been answering each one individually and offering his condolences. He has reached out to a few very young teens by offering to talk with them if need be," said Snelling's mother Dacia Snelling. "Jackson is a great and very humble kid."
Since the release of his viral video, Snelling has had the privilege of performing for WHAS11 Good Day Live, and for other local restaurants in the area.
Snelling isn't slowing down this momentum and has even bigger plans for his future.
"I definitely plan to pursue American Idol and The Voice," said Snelling. "My long-term goals are to keep singing and writing, and go to college for music theory and teach like my mentor, Ms. Shelia O' Bannon. I pray that I can make it big and support my family. My mom has made so many sacrifices for me. She often goes without to provide for my brother and me."
If you want to see Snelling perform in person, he has a couple free shows coming up in mid-January at the Brooklyn Pizza Company in Seymour. Show times are 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM on Friday, January 18, and Saturday, January 19.
To follow along on Jackson's journey, or see more of his upcoming shows, you can visit his Facebook page for the latest updates: https://www.facebook.com/JacksonSnelling02/


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Gearing Up for the Holiday Rush (1,954 words)
It's not beginning to look a lot like Christmas just yet, but retailers know the importance of preparing early. With 1999 holiday shoppers spending an average of $1,080 on gift purchases, the sheer numbers can be daunting. Now is the time to gear up.
"Gearing up" can mean lots of different things, from accepting orders on the Web; to dealing with customers over the phone; to delivering packages on time. There are several details to tend to long before you hear the first Christmas carol.
Have a look inside some successful operations to learn how to begin.
Christmas is Its Business
Collin Street Bakery, a Corsicana, TX-based company in operation since 1896, knows the importance of direct marketing with a personal touch.
Selling nothing but (gulp) fruitcakes year-round, Christmas is the cornerstone of Collin Street's business. The direct merchants ship 100,000 packages a day in the weeks preceding Christmas Day. Two distinct business models emerge, with different modes of operation during in-season versus off-season. And since it's been using direct mail successfully for 104 years, customer service is integral to what it does. But finding increased staff for only part of the year is a major concern, says Collin Street officer Bob McNutt. Unlike other marketers like Lands' End, which has forged ongoing partnerships with other seasonal employers in the area, Collin Street relies on less formal methods to prepare for the busy season, McNutt says.
"We employ 85 people year-round," says McNutt, "and when we gear up beginning in October we go to around 700." People are needed to man the phones in the call center, for front-end production (as bakers and decorators) and back-end production (packaging) work, front office staff who open and sort the mail, as well as people to oversee Web operations. McNutt says Collin Street relies on its strong community ties to find reliable employees. "It's a small town, and we get quality people," he says.
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Our Carers Support Service run a monthly drop-in group, allowing mental health Carers to access mutual support, information and respite.
In December we are going to have two sessions (one standard, one Christmas special) but at our Dove House office, before we find a new permanent venue for the groups for 2020.
We have a group on Wednesday 4 December which incorporates a jewellery-making session into the second half, and the Christmas Special on Wednesday 18 December includes a 'bring and share' lunch (microwave provided but no ovens) and some fun drama games.
Please note that because both sessions are in an upstairs room at Dove House (Union Street, SK1 3NP) we unfortunately have no disabled access.
For full details of sessions, please see the posters below. You can find out more information about our Carers Support Service here.


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Hercules Grytpype-Thynne was a character from the British 1950's comedy radio programme The Goon Show. He was voiced by Peter Sellers.
Grytpype-Thynne is the smooth spoken and sophisticated principal villain on the show, and is usually accompanied by his companion in crime, Count Jim Moriarty . The main plot usually follows an impoverished Grytpype-Thynne thinking up a money making scheme which involves the (usually equally-impoverished) Neddie Seagoon being the fall-guy. In early scripts, however, Grytpype was often cast as a government official, and not necessarily a villain. For instance in "The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea" he is a police inspector; in "The Whistling Spy Enigma" he is the secret Government agent who sends Seagoon to Hungary to booby-trap the boots of the national football team; and in "The Jet-Propelled Guided NAAFI" he is Prime Minister Neddie"s butler and confidante, but also an undercover Soviet agent plotting with Moriarty to sell the guided NAAFI secrets to the Russians. In "The Histories of Pliny the Elder", he was Julius Caesar.
In later series, he and Moriarty are much further down the respectability scale, often found sharing the same suit, eating newspaper stew, or living up trees, in dustbins, or on top of disused factory chimneys.
Grytpype's relationship with Moriarty also goes downhill in later series; he often refers to Moriarty in very insulting tones. The lowest point appears in "The Pam's Paper Policy"; on the way out of Ray Ellington's musical piece, there is the prolonged sound of clubbing, mixed in with Moriarty's howls of pain, and Grytpype says, "Let that clubbing be a lesson to you, you crutty French schlapper!"
Grytpype sometimes offers Neddie things instead of cigarettes, such as gorillas or pictures of Queen Victoria. Seagoon's usual response is "No I'm trying to give them up", "No, they hurt my throat", or "I've just put one out". This happened most notably in "Rommel's Treasure", "The International Christmas Pudding" and "Napoleon's Piano".
Grytpype often used the word "Charlie", meaning "chump", instead of "person" or "fellow", a trait that was also made fun of several times during the show. His book of ideas for schemes, alphabetically ordered, reads, "A... B... C... Charlie." In another instance, in "The Jet-Propelled Guided NAAFI", he refers to Seagoon as "Charlie". Seagoon states that his name is not Charlie, to which Grytpype responds, "I know, but for some reason I always think of you as Charlie". Having put one over on Seagoon, he and Moriarty would often break into song, singing "April in Pareess...We've found a Charlie".
In The Goon Show Script, published in 1972, it was revealed that Hercules Grytpype-Thynne was homosexual. The same authority also intimated that he was the half-brother of Willium "Mate" Cobblers, having the same mother, a certain "Vera Colin".
Gritpype"s sexual preference occasionally appeared in the show. In "The Lost Emperor" he and Moriarity are held at gunpoint by Eccles, and they are trying to persuade him to close his eyes so they can escape;
- Eccles: If I close my eyes I won't be able to see you!
- Grytpype: (intimately) Will you miss me?
- Eccles: (alarmed) Hey hey hey hey!
Sellers revealed in an interview for Irish television that he drew inspiration for the character from actor George Sanders; the script of "The Dreaded Batter-Pudding Hurler of Bexhill on Sea" in 'The Goon Show Scripts', has a stage direction next to the first appearance of Grytpype 'Sanders throughout'.


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Actor-producer Vishal has said that he felt proud and excited to be introducing an amazing talent such as P.S. Mithran to Kollywood through his upcoming film Irumbu Thirai which is to release in theaters on 29th March.
The film's audio-launch was held on Saturday when Vishal lavished praise on his debutant director. "I watched the film yesterday and I felt proud and excited that I have introduced to Kollywood a promising talent such as Mithran," he said. Produced under his banner 'Vishal Film Factory', the film pits him opposite the recently-married Samantha for the first time on-screen.
As reported earlier, Vishal's mentor (during his days as assistant director prior to turning an actor) an 'action king' Arjun plays a pivotal role in the film. Vishal plays a military officer in this film. At the audio launch, he said that people nowadays ask him not about his next film but about his proposed political entry. "I'm already in politics by doing social service for many years now," Vishal quipped.
Mithan's long-wait to turn director has been realized with Irumbu Thirai. He said he was extremely happy that he got to work with the likes of Vishal, Arjun, Delhi Ganesh and Samantha in his very first film. It's also a milestone film for 'Junior Maestro' Yuvan Shankar Raja as it would be the 125th film in his career. Busy with scoring the film's background score, Yuvan had words of praise for Mithran's work.


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New iOS 11 Feature Makes Apple Watch Photo Face Creation Easier
In iOS 10 and watchOS 3, creating a custom photo face on your Apple Watch is a many-step process. The upcoming iOS 11 and watchOS 4 make it quick and easy. I've been trying out a number of new features since installing the betas, and I really like this one. You can use this method to create a regular photo face, or one of the new kaleidoscope faces. Note that if you use your photo as a kaleidoscope face, you won't really recognize your photo. Rather, it's an ever-evolving abstract pattern using the color palette within your photo.
Here's what you do, once you have iOS 11 and watchOS 4 installed on your devices:
- Select any photo in your Photos app.
- Tap the box and arrow icon in the bottom left corner, which opens up the share sheet.
- Swipe along the bottom row until you see the option to "Create Watch Face."
- Tap Create Watch Face, which brings up a menu, "Choose Watch Face."
- Select one of the two choices, Photos Watch Face or Kaleidoscope Watch Face.
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Latitude and longitude of Bevatron
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The Bevatron was a particle accelerator — specifically, a weak-focusing proton synchrotron — at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, U.S.A., which began operating in 1954. The antiproton was discovered there in 1955, resulting in the 1959 Nobel Prize in physics for Emilio Segrè and Owen Chamberlain. It accelerated protons into a fixed target, and was named for its ability to impart energies of billions of eV.
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While I was looking into baby products a few weeks ago, I ran across a posting on Facebook about the Amazon Welcome Box. I had never heard of it but was compelled to check it out. The Welcome Box is available to select customers with active Prime accounts who create and complete a Baby Registry using Jumpstart and have over $10 of purchases from your registry (from yourselves or gifters). The $10 threshold does not include tax or shipping costs. It also does not include purchases of Prime or Gift Cards. All I had to do was completely fill out my Amazon Baby Registry and purchase $10 worth of products (I chose a box of diapers for my toddler).
Once you are eligible, you will see a "Claim Now" button on the left side of your Amazon Baby Registry. Click the button to automatically add the Welcome Box to your cart. You will also receive an email to the address associated with your Amazon.com account in 1-2 days. This will include instructions on how to redeem the offer. Note that this is a limited time offer, good while supplies last. Only eligible customers, logged into their Amazon.com account, will be able to redeem the offer.The cool thing about the Welcome Box is that it's essentially a grab bag! You don't know which products you will be getting, but it's supposed to be valued at $35. When my Welcome Box arrived about a week later, I was excited to check out what was inside. Here's what I found:
These are fantastic! I'm a big fan of Babyganics products and our family can never have enough wipes. I like that these are fragrance-free. These are a great size to stash in a purse when your kiddo has outgrown a diaper bag. This contains 10 wipes.
We love Babyganics and I love how easily this tube will fit into my purse or diaper bag.
This prenatal vitamin is made with organic vegetables and herbs. It does contain iron, which is not in all prenatal vitamins. It's recommended to take 3 times a day. This is a 5 day trial size.
Johnson's Baby Bubble Bath
I usually don't buy Johnson & Johnson products. We love our Burt's Bees bubble bath. But, I'm interested to test this out on my toddler and see what he thinks.
Phillips Avent Overnight Disposable Breast Pads
I didn't realize they had an overnight version. This comes with 2 pad.
Burt's Bees Renewal Intensive Firming Serum
As I said before, we love Burt's Bees products. And after dealing with toddler tantrums, my face welcomes any product that might reduce lines and wrinkles. This is a trial size.
Philips Avent Natural Bottle
This is a 4 oz bottle. It resembles our Tommee Tippee bottles. I'm always happy to have multiple bottle brands on hand in case baby is particular.
Mam Silicone Start Pacifier
My son is a binky baby and I'm assuming Baby #2 will also test out binkies. As with bottles, I'm always happy to have several brands on hand to try out.
KIND Caramel Almond & Sea Salt Bar
Moms can never have enough snacks!
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I was thrilled to find information about the Vroom app in this Welcome Box! I've used the app with my toddler and it offers great tips and tools that can be applied to everyday life. They offer good reminders about how to talk to your baby and activities you can be doing.
It also came with an info card about the Amazon app where you can scan any product and add it to your Amazon registry. I love that Amazon has a global registry because we were able to add all kinds of products from outside of Amazon so that it was all located in one registry.
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"Extra's" Tanika Ray was joined by Woot! spokesperson Ken Jennings, who holds the record for the longest winning streak on "Jeopardy." He shared information on Woot! and their everyday ridiculously good deals on stuff you need and stuff you didn't even know you needed. You can find electronics, computers, home goods, original T-shirts, and more, all with free shipping for Amazon Prime members on Woot.com.
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It could just be the latest prank within a prank that Fake Steve Jobs specialized in but this has the ring of truth: Fake Steve Jobs – aka, Dan Lyons – is "sailing away."
I know you'll miss FSJ. So will I. But rest assured, Fake Steve is not really going away. He's just taking on a new form. As Jimi Hendrix once said, If I don't see you no more in this world, I'll meet you on the next one, but don't be late.
Lyons says he's going to blog under his own name, starting maybe even this week.
FSJ was a geniune phenomenon in both news and humor. Lyons seems to capture the essence of the reclusive and inscrutible Apple chief with a true reverence, only slightly veiled by a wee bit of sarcastic excess. One could imagine Real Steve Jobs secretly loving the bashings Fake Steve gave to the digital figures he deemed pompous and overbearing, like Goatberg (Wall Street Journal's Personal Technology editor Walt Mossberg), the BeastMaster (Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Bill Gates) and Monkey Boy (Bill Gates Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer) while choosing to ignore all the none-too-subtle references to his own imperiousness and eccentricities.
Sure, the joke began to wear thin, and that Andy Kaufman riff might have been his jump-the-shark moment. But we always enjoyed reading FSJ. His feed was required reading (we actually have a section called that in our Google Reader, which kind of doesn't say great things about the feeds in other sections).
And, more seriously, FSJ was still one of the relatively small handful of personal blogs which catapulted its writer to deserved global fame and perhaps even fortune. And this is what the doubters of this medium still don't quite get: for all the chaff that is inevitably generated when everyone has a printing press, remarkable and unpredictable voices will emerge that could not have otherwise – and the world will be much better place.


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end of summer
their only daughter
leaves for college
3 comments:
- Area 17 said...
Gulp! What an emotive middle line.
- September 01, 2009
- diana l. said...
end of summer
my eldest child
commutes to college
(Phew. Mama breathes a quick sigh of relief.) Hope you weather the transition easily.
- September 03, 2009
- Vic Gendrano said...
Hi Folks,
Don't tell the boys, it's just that dads especially have a warm(er) heart for their daughters.
- September 04, 2009
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Better Data 'At The Heart' Of Improved Public Health Responses In Vietnam
CDC's "Our Global Voices": How Better Data Means Better Decisions in Emergencies
Quang Tran, technical officer at PATH Vietnam, discusses efforts in Vietnam to improve health systems through the use of data visualizations and centralized health reporting systems, writing, "Data is at the heart of a good response. In Vietnam, CDC, PATH, and other partners are finding new ways to gather, store, and analyze data to improve epidemiologic intelligence during emergencies and beyond. Together, we are creating a single, centralized system that will help responders see more complete data, and see it better" (9/7).


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Yosemite National Park
The crown jewel of John Muir's Sierra NevadaAug 24, 2016Photos By Alex Souza
"Yosemite Valley, to me, is always a sunrise, a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space."
John Muir
An Insider's Guide to
Yosemite National Park
Map illustration by Nicole Varvitsiotes
Part One:
The Frontcountry and Yosemite Valley
By Charles Post
In August, Yosemite valley is the perfect temperature for a quick dip in the Merced River or a hike up the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls. With enjoyably hot days and cool nights, the only thing to really prepare for are the crowds, which tend to peak during June, July, and August. If your Yosemite window falls within the summer months, make an effort to secure campground reservations well ahead of time – months ahead of time! Otherwise you'll be making the trek into the valley hoping to try your luck with first-come, first-served spots, which don't always work out quite as seamlessly as you'd like them to.
Summer is an amazing time for the flora, fauna, falls, and peaks of Yosemite. With spring fading into the rear view, the valley's next generation of animals are growing quickly and learning the ropes of life on the valley floor. If you spend most of your time hiking through the oak, sequoia, and ponderosa forests of the valley, you'll likely bump into a family of coyotes, deer, ravens, red-breasted sapsuckers, mountain chickadees, or Stellar's jays, and you may just so happen to cross paths with one of the valley's black bear families. Just remember to give them their space and don't feed them.
Know Before You Go
In a perfect world, you would arrive in Yosemite with a campground reservation, all the food and gear you'll need, and a solid understanding of the weather forecast to expect during your stay. But for most of us, planning out every detail of an adventure is unlikely, so here are some tips for the less organized:
• Get to Yosemite as early as possible – 3 or 4 am – in an attempt to get a cancellation campsite at Lower Pines Campground or a walk-in site at Camp 4. This time of year, there can be lines by 6 am and they'll fill up immediately.
• You can buy extra food or gear at Yosemite Village.
• Take food out of your car and keep it in the bear lockers provided throughout the valley. Bears can and do break into cars in search of food. By keeping food away from bears, you'll not only save your car but you'll also save the life of a bear; once bears get a taste for human food, they often get addicted and forfeit their life in the wild for one of scouring campgrounds and parking lots for scraps.
• Yosemite can be a dangerous place if you let your guard down. Every summer visitors neglect the spattering of signs warning would-be swimmers of the perils that may come from an innocent dip in the streams that feed Vernal and Nevada Falls. All it takes is one slip or misguided step and you'll find yourself with a one-way ticket down a deadly waterfall. This happens more than once each summer. Even though you're in the frontcountry, nature is a powerful force. Be cautious and respectful.
What should I pack for my trip to Yosemite Valley?
Bring bug repellant, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, a camp towel for drying off after quick dips in the river, a fishing rod (you can find all the information you need about fishing in the valley here), and binoculars – they'll turn a great day into an epic day.
Climbing in Yosemite Valley
By Alex Souza, Huckberry Head of Photography
(Climbing Season: Fall & Spring)
Yosemite Valley has long been dubbed the center of the universe in the climbing community. With 3,000-foot rock walls, pristine Sierra granite, and incredible climbing, it's a mecca for climbers looking to test themselves against the most inspiring big walls in the world.
For the first-time Yosemite climber, the climbing will feel very different than your local gym or crag. Instead of juggy hand holds and knobby feet, the smooth, glacier-polished rock requires you to jam your hands in cracks and smear your feet on small nuances in the rock. The climbing demands more balance and subtlety rather than powerful strength. However, the more time you spend on the rock building your technique, the sooner you'll be floating up the most classic lines.
Almost all of the climbing in the valley is traditional climbing, or trad. This means your placing your own protection using camming devices, nuts, and hexes as you ascend the route. It's best to have your anchor building, rope management, and gear placements dialed before leading trad here, as there are very few beginner climbs in the valley.
The valley also boasts a plethora of bouldering, technical and physically demanding climbing on boulders using a crash pad instead of ropes to protect the climber in case of a fall. The climbing style varies across the board so there's really something for everyone. Check out the old school Camp 4 circuit established by the legends that made many of the first ascents on the big walls of the valley.
Classic Trad Routes
Royal Arches 5.7 A0 (15 pitches)
Nutcracker 5.8 (6 pitches)
The Nose 5.14a or 5.9 C2 (31 pitches)
Classic Boulder Problems
Initial Friction V1
Bachar Cracker V4
Midnight Lightning V8
Beat the Crowds
It really depends on where you're coming from, but typically entering the park from the Merced and El Portal (CA Highway 140) entrance is the best route for folks coming from southern California, while the Big Oak Flat entrance (CA Highway 120) is typically best for those traveling from the San Francisco Bay Area. And if you happen to be one of the lucky ones who times your trip so that you can enter Yosemite from the east, you'll experience Tioga Pass, a mountain pass road that connects the Mono Lake Basin to Tuolumne Meadows and the valley below.
If you're flying, here's a list of airports and their distances to Yosemite National Park:
• Oakland International Airport (148 miles)
• San Francisco International Airport (167 miles)
• Sacramento International Airport (153 miles)
• Fresno Yosemite International Airport (65 miles)
• Los Angeles International Airport (280 miles)
Where should I stay in Yosemite Valley?
If you're the sort who plans your trip way out in advance, I would suggest making a reservation at Upper or Lower Pines Campground if you're keen on camping in the valley. Otherwise, your best bet is to cross your fingers for a spot at Camp 4, a walk-in only campsite steeped in climbing lore and history, one widely recognized as the Mecca for climbing.
If you're keen on spending way too much money you can stay in one of the park's fancy hotels or lodges, but frankly you're better off camping and enjoying the epic fireplace, which is stoked all fall and winter, and grand lobby of the Ahwahnee Hotel – now known as the Majestic Yosemite Hotel – for free.
On the way into Yosemite, we stayed at a private-land Hipcamp called Wondernut Farm an hour outside the valley. It was the perfect spot to stop, steal a few hours of sleep under the stars, and get up early to head on into the valley to try our luck at snagging a spot at Camp 4.
What's the one shot I have to get in Yosemite Valley?
Go for Tunnel View, which is one of the first and grandest views of the valley you'll have as you're driving in along CA 120. From El Cap to Bridalveil Falls to Half Dome, this is the kind of sight that makes you fall in love with Yosemite from the second you lay eyes on it.
What's the secret shot I have to get in Yosemite Valley?
Drive up Glacier Point Road from the valley floor well before sunset and park in the small lot for Sentinel Dome. From here, an easy half-hour hike will take you to the top of the dome, which looks out over the expanse of Yosemite valley, from El Cap to Half Dome and the Sierra beyond it. With such incredible views, you're certainly not the only one up there for sunset, but you'd be surprised at how few people there actually are. Bring up your camp stoves and cook dinner as the sun sets and turns the granite peaks pink.
What's the best way to get off the beaten path in Yosemite Valley?
Generally, head away from Half Dome and you'll have some luck. Remember that there's much more to the Valley than just the main tourist attractions! There are acres and acres of meadows and forests to explore. We headed to El Capitan Meadow on a hot afternoon and felt like we had the entire valley to ourselves as we spent the afternoon lazing in the cool water of the Merced River. Another good idea is to head back out on the trails just before sunset – you'll get an amazing light show and miss most of the mid-day rush.
What's the best day hike in Yosemite Valley?
My favorite day hike is the Yosemite Falls Trail, which affords some epic views of the valley from the rim and an abundance of amazing views peppered on the way up. Another favorite is Four Mile Trail, a strenuous hike that follows a nineteenth-century toll road path up to Glacier Point with views of Yosemite Falls, the valley, and Half Dome.
What should I eat in Yosemite Valley?
I always pack my own food, but if you find yourself in a jam there's a great market in Yosemite Village. And if you're willing to take a bit of a drive, you can head out of the park through the El Portal (CA Highway 140) exit, drive for 15 or 20 minutes, and grab a bite at the Yosemite Bug. It's a hostel, lodge, campground, spa, yoga center, and dirtbag hideout that's well worth the drive.
Part Two:
The Backcountry and Tuolumne Meadows
By Liv Combe
It was Conrad Wirth, a national park service director, who 60 years ago warned that the parks were in danger of being "loved to death." When the roads were built, that was it – Yosemite was done for. Some people most likely feel that his warning has already come to fruition; visitors continue to flock to California's first national park in record numbers, and in August, it can be hard – scratch that, impossible – to find a campsite in Yosemite Valley without months of planning ahead. What's the point of even going anymore?
And to that, I say two things: 1) Read the first portion of this guide. It will show you that there are still a few tips and tricks hiding up the valley's sleeve. And 2) I implore you to take to the backcountry. If you want to experience Yosemite the way it should be experienced, the way so many people before us experienced it, you need to head to Tuolumne Meadows.
The eastern half of the park is a crossroads of dirtbags, through-hikers, backpackers, and a few daytrippers, but the latter are far outnumbered. The Pacific Crest Trail and the John Muir Trail, two of the best-known through hikes in the Sierra Nevada – not to mention the entire western United States – cut straight through Tuolumne, which means that the Post Office and General Store in Tuolumne are thriving hub of lean, unshowered men and women packed around picnic tables, picking up food allocations and comparing pack weights and how many miles they've done every day.
It's glorious. It feels like going back in time, to before smartphones and online reservations and selfie sticks. And you need to experience it for yourself.
Know Before You Go
Summer is a beautiful time of year to visit Tuolumne. A few wildflowers still dot the meadows, the trees are green, and the waterfalls and rivers are full and flowing. It gets hot during the day and cool at night – perfect weather for putting miles behind you in the backcountry.
One thing to be wary of: bugs. Mosquitos and flies are out in full force for six weeks or so during the summer, and it's possible that they might be out while you're there. Bring bug spray – try as best you can to stick with natural products, since DEET is a pretty terrifying chemical – and be prepared to wear long sleeves and pants, even if it's warm out. Sweat is a small price to pay for your sanity.
What should I pack for my trip to Tuolumne Meadows?
Here are the top five items we recommend stashing in your backcountry pack:
• Steripen Adventurer Opti. Weighing in at just 3.8 ounces, this UV water purification system is lightweight, reliable, and, well, pretty damn cool. The long-lasting UV lamp can purify up to 8,000 liters of water – make sure to bring a few extra CR123 batteries with you just in case – and is the perfect tool for enjoying Yosemite's cool glacial waters with peace of mind.
• BearVault Bear Proof Food Container. If you're heading into the Yosemite backcountry, you need a bear vault. And in lieu of renting a bulky one from REI, we brought along our trusty BearVault, which stores the perfect amount of food for four nights on the trail, and whose super rugged polycarbonate exterior is resistant to both black bear and Grizzlies – although you certainly won't be running into the latter in Yosemite.
• Nemo Cosmo Air 20R Sleeping Pad. The built-in foot pump and raised portion at the head to supplement a pillow makes this sleeping pad one of the easiest and most comfortable we've laid our heads on.
• Myles Everyday Short. The perfect shorts for wearing to hike to Glen Aulin and dipping into the cool water. The four-way stretch fabric and mesh pockets make these ideal for long days of putting miles behind you and lounging around afterward at camp.
• Good To-Go meals. Tired of oversalted yet somehow still flavorless dehydrated backpacking meals? Yeah, us too, which is why we hit up the folks at Good To-Go before we headed to Yosemite. Delicious dinners like Thai Curry, Marinara with Penne, and Herbed Mushroom Risotto are made in Maine with real ingredients you can actually pronounce.
• Bonus Round: Helinox Chair One. If you're the type who counts every ounce in the backcountry, take this Helinox chair car camping and leave it at that. If you've got some room to spare in your pack, however, we highly suggest bringing this along – it packs down to the size of a dopp kit and is the most comfortable camp chair we've found yet.
What activities should I plan ahead of time in Tuolumne Meadows?
The best thing you can get locked down before your trip is your wilderness permit, which is essentially your ticket into the backcountry. Although the system might initially seem intimidating, it's fairly simple to work within once you have a basic understanding of it. The Yosemite wilderness permits page is the perfect place to get going. Start by checking out the trailhead map and availability and choosing where you'd like to start you hike. From there, you can apply for permits up to 24 weeks in advance.
Even if you don't get the exact permit for the day and trail you want ahead of time, remember that first-come, first-served is an excellent backup option. To ensure the most solitude possible in the backcountry, each trail has a quota for how many people can be on it on any given day, and 40 percent of that daily quota is reserved for first-come, first-served backpackers. Go to the wilderness permit station closest to the trailhead where you wish to begin (these take precedence over ones that are farther away in the park) before 11 am the day before you want to begin your hike, or before 8 am the day of, to claim your permits. And when we say 'before,' we mean way, way before. We arrived before 6 am to claim our permits the day of.
Regardless of how you get your permits, here's the bottom line: if you are willing to a) be flexible with which trail you take, and b) to get up early, the rangers will make sure you have an incredible time out in the backcountry. With 800 miles of trails in Yosemite, there's no shortage of solitude and prime tent views.
Climbing in Tuolumne Meadows and the High Country
By Alex Souza
(Climbing Season: Summer)
When the sizzling summer heat of the valley has you melting, head to the pristine alpine paradise of Tuolumne Meadows for crystal-clear lakes, glistening granite domes, lush green meadows, and some of the most scenic climbing in the world. Tuolumne Meadows sits almost a vertical mile higher in elevation then Yosemite Valley and therefore boasts much more enjoyable temperatures in the summer.
The climbing in Tuolumne is very different from the valley. Rather than blank faces and smooth, polished cracks, Tuolumne has rough angular cracks, seas of blocky knobs, incut edges, and bountiful friction slabs. All but the most popular routes will have very little traffic giving a very serene experience in comparison to the crowds of the valley.
When climbing the peaks and domes of Tuolumne and the high country, always be aware of the notorious Sierra summer afternoon thunderstorms. Many routes are high and exposed making you a prime target during an electrical storm. Keep a mindful eye on the weather report and get to a lower elevation as quickly as possible if dark clouds do arise.
A summer's day of bouldering in Tuolumne is hard to beat. The fantastically cool temperatures are perfectly complemented by the astounding amount of unique and varied climbing. Between sends, take a revitalizing dip in Tenaya Lake, or find a scenic lunch spot along the meandering Tuolumne River.
Classic Trad Routes
Cathedral Peak 5.6 (5 Pitches)
Matthes Crest 5.7 (8 Pitches)
Third Pillar of Dana 5.10b (5 Pitches)
Classic Boulder Problems
Olmsted Crack V1
Double Dyno V3
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Beat the Crowds
You know that summer has arrived in Yosemite when Tioga Road opens. This pass connects the valley to Tenaya Lake and Tuolumne Meadows, and goes unplowed in the winter, from mid-November through April or May.
Once the road has opened up again, backpacking season has officially begun, and it's in full swing come July. It takes about an hour and a half to drive to Tuolumne Meadows from the valley, and the drive takes you up about 4,500 feet in elevation, which accounts for the lower average temperatures in Tuolumne.
Where should I stay in Tuolumne Meadows?
We wanted to do a two-night backcountry trip in Tuolumne, and had a few options in mind when we headed to the permit station:
• Tuolumne Meadows to Cathedral Lakes to Clouds Rest to Tuolumne Meadows
• Tuolumne Meadows to Young Lakes to Glen Aulin to Tuolumne Meadows
We wound up going with the second option, and our time on the trail was incredibly well spent. If you can, start at the Dog Head Lake trailhead in Tuolumne Meadows – it will take you up through woods and across gorgeous, wide meadows to the three alpine lakes on the first night; we headed up to the third and highest lake to camp with gorgeous views (and fewer mosquitos) out over the glassy lakes. At Glen Aulin, be sure to take a cooling dip in the swimming hole as soon as you're done setting up camp.
Pro tip: the day before you head out onto the trail and the night after you get off of it, you're allowed to stay at the first-come, first-served backpacker's camps located throughout the park. We stayed at the one in Tuolumne Meadows, which was conveniently located close to the Tuolumne River for afternoon dips and the general store for beer runs. It's a great option, especially for those who get their wilderness permits the day before heading out, and for those, like us, who want to spend a final night in Yosemite before making the long drive back to the Bay.
What's the one shot I have to get in Tuolumne Meadows?
Once the sun starts to dip down low, head out into Tuolumne Meadows itself. The long, wide meadow is surround by granite peaks and domes that turn pink in the fading summer light, and the Tuolumne River meanders slowly through the grass. Walk just 15 minutes away from the post office and general store, and you'll feel like there's no one else around. As dusk sets in, snap a photo of the many deer that wander out of the woods.
What's the secret shot I have to get in Tuolumne Meadows?
If you're lucky enough to head out to Young Lakes, make sure you continue the extra mile or so up to the third lake, which takes some scrambling up a short waterfall to get to. I'll tell you this much – there's a pretty incredible granite ledge out there overlooking the glassy lakes, and you, too, can sleep on it.
What's the best way to get off the beaten path in Tuolumne Meadows?
The best part of Tuolumne Meadows is that every path is more or less off the beaten path, especially when compared to the valley. Even staying at Tuolumne Meadows Campground feels relaxed compared to the crowds of people you'll find at Upper or Lower Pines. If you want to get a pretty unique Sierra Nevada experience, try your hand at winning a few spots in the lottery to stay in a High Sierra Camp, five rustic backcountry lodges scattered throughout the mountains. If you're one of the lucky ones chosen, you'll stay in one of these canvas tent cabins with family-style meals provided, and be able to take day hikes out into backcountry that most people can only gain access to with a heavy pack and days of hiking.
Where should I eat in Tuolumne Meadows?
Though the Tuolumne Meadows Grill will always hold a special place in our heart, you need to head east just out of Yosemite to the historic town of Lee Vining to experience some of the best grub Yosemite has to offer at Whoa Nellie Deli. Here, gourmet meals meet their gas station counterparts in this family-owned Mobil station, within which is the best to-go deli this side of the Sierra. Order the fish tacos (fried white fish with mango salsa and ginger coleslaw, served on flour tortillas with a side of black beans) or the grilled pork chops (apricot and wild berry glaze, with garlic mashed potatoes and veggies) and take your food outside to eat it overlooking the salty blue water of Mono Lake.
Yosemite National ParkBy The Numbers
- 2Hours of driving
- 1890Founding year of Yosemite
- 13,114Feet of elevation of Mount Lyell
- 2World Famous Fish Tacos
- 94.45%Of Yosemite is designated wilderness
- 800Miles of trails in Yosemite National Park
- 4 amWakeup call
- 150Species of birds
- 459Campsites in Yosemite Valley
- 2,425 Height in feet of Yosemite Falls
- $30Per month
- 1,190Square miles
- 4,029,416Visitors to Yosemite National Park
- 56-89Degrees Fahrenheit
- 4,575Feet of elevation gain
Know Before You Go
- Skip out on the crowds on the valley floor and drive up Glacier Point Road to Sentinel Dome for sunset. The alpenglow over El Cap, Half Dome, and the surrounding Sierras won't disappoint. Bring a beer or two and cheers to 100 years of national parks.
- The Helinox Chair One is lightweight, packs down to the size of a dopp kit, and is the most comfortable camp chair we've had the pleasure of sitting in.
- If you're lucky enough to get permits for Young Lakes, be sure to head up to the third alpine lake to set up camp with spectacular tent views down over the water below.
- Made by a professional chef and passionate backpacker in Maine, Good To-Go's tasty meals are hands-down the best dehydrated dinners we've ever had. Do yourself a favor and order a week's worth of Thai Curry before you head out to Tuolumne Meadows.
- Captivated by Yosemite and the high Sierra since he was 14 years old, Ansel Adams spent his life documenting the beauty and majesty of the park in black and white photos. Today, you can visit the Ansel Adams Gallery on the valley floor to see prints and replicas of Adams' best-known images, some of which were developed from the photographer's original negatives.
- We rarely go anywhere without a Rumpl stashed in the trunk of our car, and Yosemite is no exception – especially when we teamed up with Rumpl to collaborate on a Huckberry-exclusive Yosemite topo patterned puffy down blanket.
- Published in 1911 and based on his experience as a shepherd in the high country of Yosemite in 1869, My First Summer in the Sierra is one of John Muir's best-known works, and an inspiring read for any naturalist with a love for Yosemite.
- Follow along with @yosemitenps as they celebrate 100 years of national parks this August 25.
- There's plenty more of the Sierra Nevada to explore outside the official boundaries of Yosemite. Check out Hoover Wilderness, Inyo National Forest, or Ansel Adams Wilderness for a future backcountry expedition.
- Rule number one: bring a bear canister into the Yosemite backcountry. We're huge fans of BearVault for their sturdy construction, easy-open top, and perfect size for four nights on the trail.


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Ooh, I don't really have to cook tonight! - me
It's no secret that I have a passion for cooking, but I'm also open to new culinary experiences, so it was with curious trepidation that I agree to review a new service from Newcastle, More More More, which promises to deliver ready to bake courses that take all the work out of hosting a dinner party.
With most courses designed to feed a party of four, ordering was quite simple - you simply scroll through the courses and add what you want to your basket. I'm the only vegetarian in my family, but I was keen to try every dish we chose in order to write a fair review, which did make the choice a little limited. That said, there were at least two vegetarian options per course, so compared to a restaurant menu that's still on the right side of average. In the end, we selected one starter, main course, dessert, sweet treat and store cupboard favourite, which came in at £72.15. Eek! (Stay with me...)
At the end of the ordering process, you choose a delivery date and then lo and behold, your food arrives on the allotted day, safely packed in a chilled box, ready to be stored in the fridge until tea time. All went to plan for us and what you see above was some of the contents of our delivery. Everything was well wrapped, clearly labelled and nothing had leaked, collapsed or broken.
The ribbon on the cheesecake was a pretty touch, although the graphics on the card were pixellated and could do with a tweak - it's a tiny issue, just worth fixing to ensure confidence in the quality and attention to detail afforded to the food itself.
So anyway, oven on, here's what we thought of our meal...
The grilled field mushrooms with dolcelatte (£13.95, feeds 4), were a pleasant combination of garlic, lemon, dolcelatte cheese and breadcrumbs, however the packet gave no indication as to what temperature to bake them at, so I put them in the oven at 180C with the mains. The allotted fifteen minutes later, they were well heated through but quite wet with a soft rather than crispy top. I suspect they'd have benefited from being in at a higher temperature. Ah well, my mistake!
The vegetable lasagne (£18, feeds 4) came with clear instructions on time and temperature and that paid off. The cooked dish was delicious with a creamy cheese top, sweet tomato sauce and layers of chunky, griddled vegetables. The pasta was soft but not mushy and the portion size was very generous, so generous in fact that I will be able to reheat some tomorrow for the kids.
I overcooked the side of chargrilled broccoli (£6, feeds 4) because, again, it didn't say what temp to use or for how long, but although they look a little charred, they were still very tasty. The toasted almond flakes were perfect, the broccoli fresh and sweet, however the dressing was a little weak - I could have stood for more kick from the chilli and garlic.
The blueberry and mascarpone cheesecake (£27.50, feeds 12) was a very generous size and of the calibre you'd expect if bought fresh from a deli. It had a really excellent flavour and texture with a ginger biscotti base, perfectly baked filling and oodles of plump, juicy blueberries. I'll be eating this all week.
Finally, with very full tummies, we managed to cram in some extremely delicious, buttery and crisp homemade shortbread fingers (6 for £3), washed down with Tea Forte tea infusers (6 for £3.90) - fruit teas, which came in attractive individual cardboard pods. A really pleasant end to the evening.
Overall, this was an excellent meal. The experience was a strange one - almost like eating in a restaurant at home - but the food was good, took very little work on my part and there's plenty left over for tomorrow.
At over £70 for four courses, it's not a solution I'll be using every day or even every month, of course, but if More More More can just make a few tiny tweaks to the cooking instructions and broaden their choice of dishes, I think this will prove a very viable option for anyone holding an informal dinner party, particularly those not fond of cooking from scratch.
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British supermarket group Tesco is fighting back against German discounters Aldi and Lidl by launching its own discount chain.
Tesco CEO Dave Lewis unveiled Tesco's new Jack's chain on Wednesday this week. The stores will sell 2,600 products, including 1,800 Jack's-branded items. Tesco describes Jack's as "the cheapest store in town."
Reuters reports that the first two Jack's stores will open to shoppers on Thursday, with another 10-15 following in 2019 as Tesco seeks to compete better with the German upstarts whose limited range stores have won over more and more British shoppers since the economic crisis of 2008.
Together Aldi and Lidl now have a combined 13.1 per cent market share, eroding the dominance of market leader Tesco as well as its three main rivals – Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons.
Jack's is named after Jack Cohen, who in 1919 founded the business that became Tesco, and is a major move by Lewis, who has rebuilt Tesco after a 2014 accounting scandal capped a dramatic downturn in trading.
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Inspector Gadget – The Kitchen Tools You Need to Have
Every kitchen has a cupboard to hide away the evidence of failed culinary experimentation. These presses are usually home to complicated food processors, overly specific utensils and other assorted equipment that promised to make life in the kitchen easier but ended up forgotten, gathering dust in the back of the cupboard.
So, how do you know when a gadget is worth it? This will vary from person to person depending on the cuisine they like to cook and the ingredients required but we have rustled up some fantastic kitchen gadgets that should make cooking easier and fun!
Potato Ricer
Imagine a garlic crusher, only bigger. The search for the perfect mash is a lumpy affair, but by putting your potatoes through a ricer you are making your mash light and creamy without having to add a heart attack inducing amount of butter. This gadget is used on a weekly basis in my house and is also great for squashing up other vegetables for soups and purées. €34.99 Home Store + More
Pizza Scissors
It is incredibly infuriating when you are dining in someone else's home and they don't have the correct equipment or utensils to serve it. Pizza was made to be eaten slice by slice a la the Italians, do not make me cut it with a knife and fork. I will however use a convenient slicer or this amazing scissors/spatula thing. €17 Shopireland.ie
Definitely one for vegetable fans or the health conscious cook, a spiraliser is the must have gadget of 2015. That does mean plenty of them will end up hibernating in a press but if salads and stir fries are popular in your house then this is an affordable gadget that will give your food a quirky element. €40 Brown Thomas
Not just a way to finish off your crème brûlées, the handy little torches are also great for crisping up Spanish omelettes, browning meringues and melting marshmallows and chocolate. Honestly you will find yourself making excuses to use it for everything, making sure it is not resigned to the back of a drawer. €43.99 Kitchencookware.ie
Kitchen Aid
The first Great British Bake Off scandal of 2015 occurred over the show replacing the trusty Kitchen Aid mixers for a Kenwood version. This is a divisive issue for home chefs as brand loyalty can go back generations but whether you are on team Kitchen Aid or not, a good quality mixer can make the world of difference to so many cooking processes. Keep it simple though, and choose one that is easy to clean. €585 Debenhams
Ice Cream Maker
A must have gadget if you have small ones in the house. So many ice creams are packed full of sugar and artificial ingredients so making your own is a handy way of ensuring the freezer is full of nice treats without the guilt. It is worth noting before you pop it on your Christmas list that Kitchen Aid sell an ice cream making attachment. But that is definitely not brand favouritism. €59.99 Arnotts
How many times have you broken a cork with a cheap plastic corkscrew? Quality is key here and investing makes the process so much easier. We like this Le Creuset model which is guaranteed to last for 2,000 bottles. Challenge accepted. €97 Brown Thomas
Cheeseboard with Wire
Of course you can just use a knife for your cheeseboard and there are plenty of lovely sets available out there but if you are a cheese fan you need a board with a wire. The novelty alone makes it worth having and it is better than cleaning all the knives. You can also pretend you are a giant cheesemonger. €15.99 Oxendales.ie
Smoking Gun
Here at TheTaste we are all over the current dining trends so believe us when we tell you that smoked produce is not going away any time soon. If you want to impress your guests, a handy smoking gun will do the trick, adding gorgeous depth and flavour to meats, fish, cheeses and even cocktails. €71.99 Sousvide.ie
Dough Cutter & Scraper
This simple little gadget is not just for baking purposes. Sure you can use it to divide your loaves but it is also handy for scooping up herbs and other chopped up ingredients. Unless you are a pro and can scoop up all your diced veg with your knife, the scraper makes it easier and cleaner. It can also help in Winter to defrost your windshield. Multitasking points. €6.99 Kitchencookware.ie
Pasta Machine
Nothing beats fresh pasta and it is so easy to make. Pasta machines are very affordable, easy to clean and so much fun. With just a couple of tools you have the ability to create loads of different pastas and the kids will love getting their hands dirty! €62 Debenhams
Unless you have the knife skills of Jamie Oliver a mandolin is a great investment for your kitchen. Particularly good for slicing awkwardly shaped vegetables, a mandolin is easy to maintain and quick to use. Just mind your fingers! €73.95 Arnotts
Meat Hammer
If you have a house full of carnivores then you will appreciate tender meat. A pounder or tenderiser is particularly handy in the Summer for BBQ season, but is useful all year round as your meat will absorb marinades better and take less time to cook. €6 IKEA
Salad Spinner
Nobody wants soggy lettuce but sometimes you have to give your leaves a rinse. Instead of waiting for ages for your salad to dry, or patting it down with kitchen paper, just pop it in the spinner and you are ready in no time at all. €7.25 Debenhams
Herb Rocker
If you are happy to save time and use herbs from a packet then don't invest in this! A 'mezzaluna' is for cooks who like to use fresh herbs and spices and either lack the skills or can't be bothered to use a knife. Perfect for large leaves, smaller sprigs and blending ingredients, a rocker is fun, quick and easy to clean. €34 Brown Thomas
Roast Cutting Tongs
Just look at the picture. Do we even need to explain why this is possibly the best invention ever? Purists like your nan won't like it, but for those who aren't great at carving (like me) the roast tongs will ensure straight and even slices of meat. Also pretty useful as a regular tongs so it is a multipurpose gadget. £20.69 Amazon.co.uk
Garlic Gadgets – Peeler, Crusher, Rocker
If you are the type of cook who loves using garlic then you will understand the pain of peeling cloves and cleaning out a crusher. These handy gadgets will speed up your garlic prep, your washing up time and help you keep vampires away. €4.95 Kitchenessence.ie, €25 designist, €13.95 Arnotts
Fruity Gadgets – Cherry Pitter, Pineapple Corer, Strawberry Huller
There is a large range of gadgets and accessories you can get for streamlining your fruit preparation process. Depending on your preferences some of this will end up sitting in the drawer but they all ensure you can enjoy your favourite fruits without the nasty bits. €15 Debenhams, €9.99 Kitchencookware.ie, €10.25 Debenhams
Alison has been writing since she could hold a pen, which came in handy for her degree in English, Media and Cultural Studies. She has been working in media since graduating and is the latest features writer for TheTaste.
Writing for TheTaste allows her to combine her passion for the written word with her love of food and drink. Find her on Twitter @AliDalyo


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