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I've never really been a cashmere fan, but it does feel nice and soft. It is overpriced in my opinion, I feel the most comfy in cotton stuff. :)
what's with all the bacon? ewwwww. cashmere still exists in my wardrobe but since it comes from an animal i imagine the cheaper stuff means = more torture for the animal.
Blingbling you are so right! The lower price lower quality cashmere is blech- but the good stuff is heaven.
I totally agree with bdlgoldens! Cashmere and Bacon forever! But the truth is that cashmere is better, Loro Piana cashmere being the best. I will let you all in on a little secret, J Crew cashmere is made in the same factory as Loro Piana therefore using the same cashmere! And JCrew cashmere sweaters are $150 to $200! As opposed to Loro Piana which start at $1000! Go on the site now and grab as many as you can! I only wear cashmere and all of it comes from J Crew! Trust me, they are well worth it and totally affordable! Cashmere and Bacon forever!
Hi There~ Where can I find this pictured cashmere sweater? I checked the site... Did I miss it? Thanks in advance, Sarah.
cashmere is great but like everything else there's the good kind and the bad kind...the cheaper ones aren't that great because they pill and these are usually the ones you get from target (stretch and pill...completely loses its shape)...the more expensive kind are expensive for a good reason...either it's woven differently, or they use a different dye process....there's always something...
Cashmere is luxurious, but it depends on the quality. You'll have to pay even more for the really good stuff, but it will last you forever. My favorite are the J. Crew cashmere hoodies.
cashmere feels nice, but I don't ONLY wear cashmere. If I like it, and the price is right, I'll get it. Otherwise, cotton works just as well for me. :)
Cashmere makes me itch, too. Poor hubby spent a ton on a sweater for me as a gift-- I can't wear it, even with another shirt underneath! Yay for cotton.
I can't wear it!!!! I think Cashmere is WAYYYYY to itchy haha! my mom always called me crazy, but I can't stand the itchiness of it!
Cashmere is okay. I've always thought it was still pretty scratchy and it's such a pain in the butt to maintain. I prefer merino, or a cashmere-merino blend. Soft and cuddly without the itchiness!

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"Paradise Lost"
There are 3 Bay Gardens: the hotel, the Inn, and the Resort. The first two are best avoided. The latter is new, and appears up to standard I stayed at the Hotel. Food at the hotel is a challenge: it is ordered from the Inn. The Inn is slow. Very slow. The room at the Hotel, a suite, was clearly miscategorised. The towels shed, leaving a blue lint over […] ones body, the light switches were a wonderful game of Hide and Seek, and the AC, had a mind of its own and a temperament that could only be described as flippant. The staff at the hotel were kind, charming and made up for the character flaws of the hotel. Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"Close to Blackpool in the sun"
The stay at bay gardens was ok. We stayed 2 nights in transit to Martinique. If you are going to the southern airport be prepared for a 180 dollar plus tip taxi to get to this hotel.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"Awesome hotel"
I've stayed at the Bay gardens Inn for about 4 times , so I decide to try the hotel . And it was a lovely experience . Watch out Bay gardens Resort & Spa will be there next!!Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
fine place, not fancy. convenient, friendly and a pleasant breakfast buffet included.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"Great value!"
Great value for money. Loved the shuttle service to the beach resort and the use of the facilities there. Nice clean rooms. Friendly staff. Sticky patio door in room 131 was our only issue really. Very close to bank and stores. Nice walk to beach if you do miss the shuttle.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"home away from home"
A very friendly and helpful staff. I enjoyed the breakfast served each morning-very filling. the mixed drinks at the bar eg pina colada was not as rich as back home in trinidad.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Carnival 2013"
Stayed at this hotel for five nights without incident. Bay Garden has two other properties with this being the mid-level location. The resort definitely has more amenities but you absolutely cannot beat the price at the hotel when you still have unlimited access to the resort. There are only two things I would complain about. First, the shuttle only […] runs between the hotel and resort once an hour. It's a walkable distance but why do that? Secondly, the beds are Not comfortable. But when you pay less than $100/night during a major tourist event and still have access to as great beach and pool for free.... there really isn't much to complain about. The island is absolutely beautiful spend your money on food and activities as you surely don't spend much time in your room. Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"Good value for money"
It's good value and close to shops/restaurants. Has a shuttle bus to beach and Sister Hotel for Entertainment. Breakfast was included in price which I feel was a good deal. I don't particularly think it is worth the price if paying separately each day. The taste was good but not much variety. The staff are friendly and helpful. It hasn't got tons going […] on so this is great if you want to chill out and have more privacy than you would get at the larger hotels. i.e. Sandals. Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Fun and friendly"
Second stay at bay gardens hotel. The friendliness of all the staff explains it all I will be back for my third visit in oct and would not think of staying anywhere elseΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Great ime in St. Lucia at Baywatch Hotel"
The facility was excellent and the only complaints I had were about the timeliness of the shuttle to the resort facility, the internet and printing (cumbersome and the desk staff, though they tried to help, didn't know how to print my airline boarding pass), lights were dim in the room and needed higher wattage ror reading.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
The staff was great. Beautiful grounds. Great use of the 3-location hotel group.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"A decent stay at a reasonable price"
The hotel is decent and the staff is good. We did not think the hotel had enough of the newer amenities for guest.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Room 225 was a pleasant stay."
It was a very nice trip. We travelled as a couple but was part of a medium size wedding group. it was ideal for families, couples, large groups of friends. The room was well equipt, just some things could have been up dated ie the TV, but that wasn't a real biggie. The resort was amazing so if you're not on a budget stay at the resort. also having free […] wifi was a nice added touch. It ment we had the option to keep in touch with family back home (should we chose to ) any where in the hotel! The same applied to the inn an resort. Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Good al round at good price"
A good value hotel in a central location generally in good condition good value for Money. Friendly and helpful staffΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Neat place in the heart of Rodney Bay."
Nice place to stay within walking distance to the beach.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"We were treated great"
The location was good for us and we wish we had more time to enjoy the water. We were so busy that we wish we had more time. It would have been nice if the room had some drawers for clothing but otherwise it was terrific. We would stay at this hotel again. It was a good value.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"Disappointed Customer"
The hotel has unreliable Internet for voice over ip capability. Two different size twin beds don't make good as makeshift king. No mp3 Player in the room. No electic outlets in the bathroom. No microwave. No complementary service ie breakfast, drinks past the initialΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Great Hotel"
UnforgetableΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"friendly staff"
Staff were very helpful and friendly. location close to everything. However, Menu choices could have more variety.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"Close to beach,shops and Pigeon Island"
Excellent hotel with friendly attentive staff. Good facilities with free access to the other hotels under the same ownership.Very clean with immaculate gardens.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"Good value but nothing special"
Nice hotel and friendly staff. The price was good, but the location was a bit away from the beach and by a busy road. I'd recommend going to the southern part of St. Lucia at least for parts for your stay.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Very cosy, close to reduit beach restos and malls"
Very very very good ! I will come back there for sure !Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"Super Stay"
The staff was very helpful and accommodating. The location was accessible to many places. The restaurants and grocery stores were right down the street in walking distance. The bank was also in walking distance and there were more than one banks to chose from. The Mall was adjacent to the hotel. There was a huge spread for breakfast buffet. At night […] there were night activities for adults to enjoy. Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Great price, location, and staff."
Great location and the best staff I have ever experienced at a hotel.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Not bad, all in all."
I asked for a late check-out when I checked in. The hotel did not deal with my request as well as they could have done - this left me with a slightly negative final feel for the hotel and their staff. The hotel is very centrally located close to shopping, restaurants etc, great location. managing the water temperature in my bathroom was not consistent, […] so showers were a mix of very cold and very hot water. Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Not bad but not great just ok"
Good location, but expected better upkeep of the hotel room.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Very pleasant"
Very pleasant short stay. The facilities at the sister hotel bay garden beach resort are a great additional bonus. Full beach facilities etc.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"close to better restaurants in gros islet"
hotel does not have elevators so guests must be prepared to climb stairs if they are placed on upper floors ... rooms are small so two persons may feel space as too confining unless they are honeymooningΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"Bay Gardens Hotel, St. Lucia"
The staff is outstanding and very helpful in every way. The shuttle buses to the Bay Gardens Resort (the beach) don't run often enough and a long wait for them. Its at least a 15 - 20 minute walk to the Resort from the hotel. Breakfast buffet is great with a nice dining area.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"very safe"
this is my 3rd time here that ought to tell you what you need to know. im single and feel very safe and secureΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Bay Gardens Hotel St. Lucia"
My teenage daughter and I were delighted with the Bay Gardens Hotel in Rodney Bay. We got an excellent lower price on our large room through Expedia. The hotel was very clean and safe and the staff were superb - friendly, helpful and courteous. Our room maid even washed the stain out of my daughter's shirt we left in the sink! We loved being able to […] use the facilities of the sister property, Bay Gardens Beach Resort, with the free shuttle service, but also enjoyed the 15 minute walk. It was ideal paying budget rates with full use of the resort. We enjoyed staying right in Rodney Bay close to the shops and bus route into Castries. Our only disappointment was the out-of-service jaccuzi at the hotel which looked so lovely and inviting, but at least the resort jaccuzi was available Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Good Times with family and friends"
I really didn't know what to expect when I reached Bay Gardens. Upon arrival the desk clerk was pleasant and very helpful. They had some one escort us to our room and carry our bag. The rooms were clean and every day while we were there housing came in and mop and cleaned the room. Everything we needed was in walking distance, clubs, restaurants, shopping […] area everything. I definitely would recommend Bay Gardens.. Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"Bay Gardens Hotel, St. Lucia"
We were generally pleased with our stay at the Bay Gardens Hoel during the first week of our vacation. It provided a good base for getting readily acquainted with the Rodney Bay Village area. We particularly appreciated the close proximity of the mini-bus stop to Castries and points beyond, and the convenience of having a major food store so close by. […] Free internet service within the hotel and its nearby affiliate, Bay Gardens Inn, was also very easy to access when needed. Hosting a Friday night rum punch party (complete with local entertainment!) for the hotel guests was a nice touch for promoting mingling and enjoying a good time together! The courtyard / pool area was an inviting place to relax during the evening hours. Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"I will stay here again!"
Well worth the money. Nice little pool side bar and restaurant. Clean rooms, lots of work put into the grounds. Really close to malls, grocery store and many resturants. Has 2 pools and if thats not enough you get access to the Bay Gardens beach resort that has everything from beach to spa. Bed was a little stiff as were the pillows. The staff made […] you feel welcome, always smiling and singing while they work. Not the most modern but I will stay here again and again! Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"What a deal! I'll be back."
I was thrilled with my recent stay at the Bay Gardens Hotel. I was traveling alone and was a bit skeptical about what I might encounter. I was greeted by a very pleasant receptionist - who informed me of a complementary poolside cocktail party that was scheduled for later that evening. I got help with my bags and was escorted to my room by another very […] kind employee who I would see several times during my stay. The cocktail party included delicious appetizers, rum punch and a flame swallowing dance team that entertained for an hour or more. They were spectacular! I was only scheduled to stay one night, however if I ever get back to St. Lucia I'll plan on Making Bay Gardens my home for my entire stay. I have already recommended it to some friends who are planning a trip in the near future. Thanks for your hospitality. Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
Excellent location, nothing to complain.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"Happy Cobbs"
All Management & staff were superb. I can't stop talking about the Bay Gardens Hotel.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Thought it was better. Will not return."
The room was OK but coffee maker nor microwave oven worked and they never repaired them. No hot water in the morning. The night we arrived it was close to 11pm and there was NOTHING we could buy to eat. We had been traveling almost all day and this very frustrating. If there are flights that arrive close to 10pm the kitchen should stayn ntil 11;30 pm […] .They didn´t even have a vending machine to buy cookies airport doesn´t sell anythin either. Front desk was not very helpful dring the d we were there. Our car came to pick us up the following morning and the front desk did not do any effort in finding us. We were having breakfast. This was unaccepable since y even tld our no one was in the room my colleague was staying. I did not have a cellphone so we depended on the frontdesk´s effciency. Not efficient at all. Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"juliette'S HOTEL"
Occupancy was low and the hotel needs maintenance.The pool was closed,air condition was poor and low water in the shower.Front desk was quite helpful and pleasant.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"Lots of sunshine"
Just a quick stop here but a great place - easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and the beach. Great place to stay.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"'excellent service, friendly staff, lots of activities at walking distane'"
i believe Bay Gardens has captured the essence of quality customer service; the rooms were great, you felt welcomed and special, the food was great, prices not too bad when compared to other islands. its location allows free beach access and all the main eating places, cluds etc are within walking distance. We left the club at 3 am and walked back to […] the hotel with no problem. keep it up guys. Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
Last year we were quite impressed with our stay at Bay Garden Inn, but this year we were not impress with our stay at Bay Garden Hotel. The AC and the ceiling fan together did not work because the room were quite hot at night. A few night the AC went out. The maid service was terrible. There was a long wait for our meal at the restaurant and then our […] food was given to the wrong table. My 7 yr old and my 11 yr old did not want to leave the Inn but this year they cound not wait to leave the Hotel. Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Second visit"
This was our second visit to the hotel and I would recommend it . The staff was friendly and the hotel clean and quiet. My only complaint was the beds were very firm this trip(not so last trip) so maybe this is a hit and miss situation.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Super Hotel And location"
Can't fault it.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Good hotel, helpful staff"
We enjoyed our stay here. Slight problem with the room not being ready on arrival, wich meant that we had to spend the first night in an alternative, lesser room, but we were given complimentary breakfasts to compensate. Location for bars, beach & shops easy walking distance or you can use the complimentary free shuttle bus to the sister hotel ear the […] beach. Just check the times they run as we were told they ran on he hour and half hour but when we tried to get the 6.30pm, we were told the next one was 7.30pm. Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Nice place to stay!"
The room and hotel were better than I had expected. This hotel was lovely with very friendly staff and nice grounds. Everyone we met on staff was friendly from the housekeeper to restaurant staff to reception to management. Food and drinks were excellent. We loved the convenient location where we could walk to shopping and restaurants and the bank. […] Also, we loved the free shuttle to the sister beachfront property and the service provided with an attendant at the beach. Great hospitality! We were very impressed! Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Hotels.com
"We love Bay Gardens in St. Lucia"
Bay Gardens is great. We stayed in the Jr. Executive Suite of the hotel which was a very nice size with a seating area and kitchenette. The staff was very friendly and extremely accomodating. Our room was cleaned everyday with fresh linens and clean towels as needed. I must admit I was hesitant at first having stayed at the Bay Gardens Resort through […] my timeshare in the past. But I was very pleasantly surprised. While it isn't the resort, for the price it was beyond my expectations. It was cozy, comfortable and really like a home away from home I would certainly return and recommend to anyone considering the Rodney Bay area. The added bonus is the ability to use the amenities of Bay Garden Resort. I look forward to returning for our next St. Lucia vacation. Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Second only to it's all-inclusive sister resort"
For an overnight trip to Rodney Bay, this hotel was economical but met high standards for comfort, cleanliness, and convenience to the resort beach. Our stop was at the northern end of a 2-day driving tour of St Lucia. We will go back to this hotel when we book our boat tour to the Pitons.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Loved the Bay Gardens Hotel"
My daughter and I both enjoyed the friendly service, cleanliness and great location. We had a wonderful time and would return given the oppurtunity.Αληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
"Great hotel"
My friends and I had a great time at Bay Gardens Hotel. For budget-focused travelers who wanted a nice place but didn't care about sea views, this was the perfect place. I was glad to have access to Bay Gardens' beach and restaurant, but not to have to pay the higher price to be beachside. As Bay Gardens Hotel is only a 15 minute walk from the beach, […] this was fine by us! Διαβάστε περισσότεραΑληθινό σχόλιο πελάτη της Expedia
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well, at least the first 10 hours, and that's as much time as I'm going to invest in it. I spent the credit since I have read the author before (Snow Crash and The Diamond Age) and loved those two books. This book has none of that flavor. It read like sitting through those black and white 1950s-60s stylized war movies my dad loves. Purely painful.
I see that I'm in the minority in my dislike of this novel, but it sure does make me wish audible had a return policy.
"Were there no editors around?"
I tried. I really did. But this is one of the worst books I've ever tried to read/listen to. So boring. Stephenson thinks very highly of his writing. The problem is he's not a very good writer. You'd think with a book this long he'd stumble onto some character development. Instead he gets wrapped up in minuscule details. This really needed an editor to cut out the fat. Maybe this book could have been salvaged. Maybe.
"I tried. I really did."
I got about 10 hours into this 40+ hour audiobook. What a waste of a month's credits. There were three separate story arcs that I assumed would eventually merge, but I just couldnt care enough to keep listening. The science was interesting, and the discussions of information theory and cryptology were thought-provoking. But that couldnt make up for the rambling filler that made up everything in between. Spend your credits elsewhere.
"Great Mind"
A previous post said that he thinks highly of his own writing. I would say this is absolutely and justifiably true. He writes with a finesse and utter coolness that can't be duplicated. Some people don't understand devoting several pages to explaining a characters maniacal Captain Crunch eating methods, others savor it like his character savors his cereal. He can go from elaborate discourse on masturbation, to nanotechnology in a single page and get away with it.
Looking past the entertaining aspects, consider the fact that this book illustrates the importance of cryptography and digital security. In a deeper sense it screams to us to never forget the importance despite the flood of digital information and evolution of technology.
**Stephenson conceived of the internet long before it became what it is today. He called it the metaverse.**
I hope that his beautiful visions of nanotechnology and the evolution of computing technologies come to pass as well.
Coolest SOB to ever put pen to paper. I'll read this and other books by Stephenson once a year for the rest of my life.
"Long winded and rambling without purpose"
What a waste of time and money. While the plot has some interesting bits, most of the book is pointless and the rantings do not relate to the plot or its advancement. Don't waste your money on this book
Garbage is the nicest word I can think of to describe this so-called book. No meaningful plot or continuity to speak of for anyone out of comic books. Written in a snotty, whiny, I-hate-the-world know-it-all style you would dexpect from a 13-year old dropout. A total fraud, They need to pay the reader for plowing through this (expletive deleted). Avoid at all costs.


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SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Fifty years ago this Saturday, the great Kelso stepped onto the historic Saratoga Race Course oval and delivered one of his many signature performances in the Whitney Handicap. It was Aug. 3, 1963, and Saratoga was celebrating the 100th anniversary of the inaugural race meeting that ushered in a lasting legacy of thoroughbred excellence in the Spa City.
There was no better way to celebrate Saratoga's racing centennial than to have one of the all-time legends of the sport turn in a masterpiece effort. Kelso always delivered -- and this day was no different. Just as he did two years before, Kelso dazzled in his Whitney run. For good measure, Kelso came back to win the Whitney in 1965 as an 8-year-old. He was truly one of a kind.
Baseball legend Lou Gehrig was nicknamed the "Iron Horse" because of his durability, greatness and longevity. If the same moniker were to be applied to an equine athlete there would be no more appropriate recipient than Kelso.
Simply put, no other runner in the annals of thoroughbred racing remained at the pinnacle of the sport as long as Kelso. With the reality of today's economic climate, most standout thoroughbreds are rushed off to the breeding shed after their 3-year-old campaign to chase potential big dollars in the stud game. Kelso, being a gelding, was given the opportunity to make his mark on the track year after year.
Kelso aged like a fine wine. Long after the thoroughbreds in his foal crop had vanished from the track, Kelso was whipping younger generations of competitors -- and doing it with a swagger all his own. Fifty years after he was named Horse of the Year for the fourth of five consecutive years (1960 through 1964), Kelso's accomplishments have also aged like a fine wine.
"Kelso was one of a kind," said Carl Hanford, Kelso's Hall of Fame trainer. "There was never anything like him before and there has not been anything like him since. The way the game is today we will likely never see a horse have that kind of success for that long. They don't make 'em like that anymore. In fact, they never really did."
A Hall of Fame career and a legacy that is still marveled at almost half a century later were certainly not things that could have been predicted for Kelso. He was sired by an unproven stallion, Your Host, out of Maid of Flight, a mare with no reputation whatsoever. Kelso was foaled in 1957 at Claiborne Farm in Kentucky. He was scrawny and irritable. Not
much was thought of this ugly duckling with a bad attitude.
Kelso's owner, Allaire du Pont, named the horse after a friend, Kelso Everett. With Kelso's cantankerous nature only getting worse as he grew, du Pont decided to have him gelded. It didn't help. Kelso remained stubborn and difficult throughout his life.
Trained at first by Dr. John Lee, a veterinarian, Kelso arrived at the races as a 2-year-old on Sept. 4, 1959 at Atlantic City Race Course. Ridden by John Block, Kelso won his debut with little fanfare. He raced twice more that year, finishing second both times. Nothing special appeared to be on the horizon. In fact, Dr. Lee suggested to du Pont that she should sell Kelso. The horse had slightly injured a tendon on one of his ankles and Dr. Lee was convinced he would eventually bow the tendon.
Kelso was not ready for the rigors of the Triple Crown races as a 3-year-old and did not make his first start of 1960 until late June. By that time, Dr. Lee had returned to his veterinary practice and Hanford had taken over as Kelso's conditioner. Hall of Fame jockey Eddie Arcaro became the regular rider and Kelso came into his own, winning eight of his nine starts as a 3-year-old, including the Jerome Handicap, Discovery Handicap, Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap, Lawrence Realization Stakes and the first of his five consecutive Jockey Club Gold Cups. In the Lawrence Realization, Kelso equaled Man o' War's record time of 2:40 4/5 for the 1 5/8-mile distance. Kelso was an easy choice as top 3-year-old male and Horse of the Year.
The ugly duckling had become a star.
In 1961, Kelso cemented his status as an elite racehorse. He won seven of nine starts and was named Horse of the Year once again. His victories included a second Jockey Club Gold Cup, the first of his three consecutive Woodwards, the first of three Whitney triumphs and the first of his two Suburbans. He also won the Metropolitan and Brooklyn handicaps. Kelso certainly proved he could handle weight, carrying 130 pounds or more in five of his victories.
Expectations were high for Kelso, but 1962 did not start out as Hanford had hoped. With Arcaro having retired, Kelso lost three of his first four starts under Bill Shoemaker. Hanford respected Shoemaker, but he didn't believe the rider was a good fit for Kelso. Hanford decided to turn to Ismael "Milo" Valenzuela.
Kelso began to fire on all cylinders with Valenzuela aboard, winning the Stymie Handicap, his second Woodward and his third Jockey Club Gold Cup. He had a record of 6-4-0 from 12 starts, which was good enough to be named Horse of the Year for the third consecutive year. It wasn't Kelso's best campaign, but he was as popular as he had ever been, regularly drawing crowds of more than 50,000 at Aqueduct and Belmont. They called him "King Kelly," and he was certainly the people's horse.
After starting his 6-year-old campaign with a defeat, Kelso registered victories in nine of his next 10 races. He won the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Suburban and Whitney again. Although he won his fourth consecutive Horse of the Year honor, Kelso ended 1963 with a disappointing second-place effort on the turf in the D.C. International at Laurel Park. It was the third time he had attempted that particular turf race -- and the third time he was unsuccessful.
As a 7-year-old, Kelso began a fierce rivalry with a talented 4-year-old named Gun Bow. Coming off three straight wins, including a record-setting effort in the Brooklyn Handicap, Gun Bow looked primed to challenge Kelso's throne. Kelso struggled and finished fifth in the Brooklyn, 14 lengths behind Gun Bow.
Had Kelso lost a step? Was his reign over? Not quite yet. Gun Bow was favored when they met again six weeks later in the Aqueduct Stakes, but Kelso showed his mettle and won by three-quarters of a length. Gun Bow then won a photo finish over Kelso in the Woodward to make it two of three before another showdown in the D.C. International, the turf race Kelso had finished second in each of his three previous attempts. With Horse of the Year on the line, Kelso dusted Gun Bow by 4 1/2 lengths in 2:23 4/5, the fastest 1 1/2 miles ever recorded in America on any surface. The only horse to ever run a faster mile and a half was the 3-year-old English colt, The Bastard, who clocked 2:23 at Newmarket in 1929.
The ancient gelding exorcised his grass demons, wrapped up his fifth consecutive Horse of the Year title and proved he was still the king. Kelso went on to win three of six races (including his third Whitney) as an 8-year-old in 1965 and finished fourth in his lone start in 1966 before he was retired. He owned a marvelous record of 39-12-2 from 63 starts and his career earnings were a record $1,977,896.
Upon his retirement, The Blood-Horse stated: "Kelso demonstrated the durability of class. No horse in our time was so good, so long. His was mature greatness."
In retirement, Kelso received thousands of fan letters each year at du Pont's Woodstock Farm in Maryland. He was trained to become a show jumper and received a memorable ovation when he appeared on "National Steeplechase Day" at Saratoga in 1967. Throughout the passing years, Kelso continued to be paraded at various racetracks and competed at numerous horse shows. Thousands of visitors traveled to Woodstock Farm to catch a glimpse of the great champion in his golden years.
On Oct. 15, 1983, Kelso, then 26, paraded at Belmont Park on Jockey Club Gold Cup day. He was joined by two other popular geldings, Forego and John Henry. A crowd of 32,493 showed up for one final tribute to the old warrior. Kelso died the next day and was buried at Woodstock Farm.


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Casa Musa
- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:Ask Manager
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Granada house description
Casa Musa is a Spanish Colonial two-story home purchased in 2002 and completely restored in 2005. It is located in the historic central district, only two blocks away from the Central Park, the famous street called 'La Calzada,' and four blocks away from the lake.
This home is a genuine colonial residence, rebuilt from the ground up with the modern amenities such as air conditioning, hot water, ceiling fans and internet and TV cable service.
The home has a large, comfortable layout. The rooms are spacious and cheerful and can comfortable accommodate a family of up to eight people.
The Kitchen is very spacious and has all amenities you need as if you were at your own home including hot water. The house provides a laundry area with washing machine.
There are two bedroom downstairs with air conditioning and one bathroom. Each bedroom downstairs has two twin beds and ceiling fans.
Upstairs, two master suits with a queen bed each, air conditioning, full bathroom, and ceiling fans. The view upstairs is spectacular, with a view of the Mombacho Volcano and a nice seating area to relax and enjoy your morning coffee.
Property Type
- House
- 2 story
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- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Included
- Non Smoking Only
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Children Welcome
- Limited Accessibility
- Minimum Age Limit For Renters
Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8
Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms
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- Microwave
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- Coffee Maker
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- Towels Provided
- Hair Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Iron & Board
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Stereo
- Books
- Video Library
- DVD Player
- Television
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- Internet
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- Balcony
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- Tourist Attractions
- Historic
- Family
Location & View
- Car Not Necessary
- Medical Services
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- Freshwater Fishing
- Groceries
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A wonderful Granada home!
A wonderful Granada home!
- Guest Egloria (Provo, Utah)
- Date of stay 07/18/13
- Review Submitted 08/18/13
We enjoyed everything about our stay in Casa Musa. The home was much more spacious and delightful than we were anticipating from the photos. We found it to be comfortable, convenient and safe for our family of seven, and we appreciated the cleaning lady who was very lovely and kind. We recommend this home to all visitors to Granada!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Nice house in a Great location
Nice house in a Great location
- Guest IBAR (IL)
- Date of stay 02/10/13
- Review Submitted 04/03/13
My wife and I were in Casa Musa for about a month and a half and we enjoyed our time there. The house is large and can accomodate several guests/visitors if you have a long term stay. As far as location goes it really does not get better than this in Granada. You are just a few blocks from the main plaza as well as Calzada which is where basically all of restaurants are located. Being so close to the main tourism parts you would expect to have a noisy stay, but that was not the case here. The street was nice and quiet so it was the best of both worlds. Another great advantage of this house were the neighbors. On one side you have Mario who was so nice throughout our stay. He helps the owners with the house when they aren't around, so it was great to have someone you could trust right away. He even brought us fresh mangos from his mango tree a few times. On the other side of the house is a quiet boutique hostel that had a security guard out front, so we felt extremely safe at all times. The owners were extremely easy to deal with as well, which is important as there are plenty of places down here that aren't. We had some unexpected changes in our stay and they were very gracious and accomodating. If you are in Granada for a few weeks this place is a great option. If you are going to be here long term it is worht a look as well. It does not have a pool, which is tough in the heat sometimes, but there are various pools close bye that you can visit within walking distance when it is real hot (hotel spa/granada, mombacho cigar lounge pool to name a few). Overall, when you come to a place that is foreign to you, you want 3 things: 1) Comfort 2) Location 3) Safety. This place has all 3.Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
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Taylor Lautner grateful for 'Twihard' fans, 'Twilight' opportunities
Bonding with a supernatural, fast-growing baby wasn't the only awkward "wolf thing" the Michigan native had to do in the course of the fifth film. As with the previous "Twilight" movies, preparing to transform into Jacob's werewolf form required Lautner to strip off various articles of clothing.
"It's always uncomfortable when I have to take my shirt off or something because I'm always the only one doing it. The weather conditions, we film in (in Vancouver), everybody is bundled up in like seven layers, and I'm the only one in jean shorts," he said with a wry grin.
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The success of "The Twilight Saga" has transformed Lautner into a movie star and led to some unusual encounters with the famously fervent "Twihard" fan base.
In particular, he remembers signing a fan's arm and learning later that she had his signature tattooed where he'd scrawled it.
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Formats: | U DVD, Blu-ray |
Starring: | Diedr, Jac, Tar, Denis Leary, Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Goran Visnjic, Jack Black, Tara Strong, Diedrich Bader, Stephen Root |
Director: | Chris Wedge |
Genres: | Animated, Children, Comedy, Family |
Studio: | 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
Collections: | Amazing Animation, Kids Favourites |
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Ice Age |
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Run time: | 1 hour 17 minutes |
Rental release: | 21 Oct 2002 |
Main languages: | English |
Subtitles: | English |
Hearing impaired subtitles: | English |
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`Ice Age' emerges as one of the better animated films of recent years, cleverly designed and even more cleverly written. In twenty, thirty years time, Ice Age will be regarded as a classic. Superb cgi, rock solid plot and very funny dialogue with a nice sprinkle of charm. Ice Age is the total animation experience that adults and kids love.
The animators and designers have done a beautiful job in achieving just the right look for this tale. The backgrounds have a colourful, clean, streamlined look to them, and the animals themselves, in their appearance and design, provide a witty commentary on evolutionary history. The perfectly cast voice talents of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Dennis Leary (among many others) to create a highly entertaining, family film with a strong message about cooperation, friendship and caring for your fellow herd members.
All the environments and characters were modelled originally by clay, giving the film an artistic edge. There's nothing forced or overdone. The emotion was genuine, especially in the dramatic second half.
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The List: Ways to celebrate Father's Day
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- It's a at Coolray Field as well as on Sunday June 19 - gates open at 12:30 pm.
- on Sunday June 19 - Purple Rain restaurant and lounge, 11:30am–3:00pm.
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- - on Saturday June 18, local bands will play from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm and then the big screen will go up and you can enjoy a free movie under the stars.


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#15966 closed defect (bug) (duplicate)
256MB Memory Limit is Hardcoded and Un-Configureable
Reported by: | hakre | Owned by: | |
Priority: | low | Milestone: | |
Component: | General | Version: | 3.1 |
Severity: | minor | Keywords: | has-patch |
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Memory settings can not be configured in part with Wordpress because some values are hardcoded into the application ('256M' mostly in backend code).
A site administrator should be able to configure the memory limit overall in wp-config.php but the hardencoded values prevent that.
As a solution, the hardcoded values can be replaced with a configuration constant as it is common practice in Wordpress.
I would love to see this in 3.1.
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comment:1 follow-up: ↓ 2 westi — 3 years ago
- Milestone changed from Awaiting Review to Future Release
- Priority changed from normal to low
- Severity changed from normal to minor
Extra constants are bad :-(
This is so far out of possibility for 3.1
comment:2 in reply to: ↑ 1 hakre — 3 years ago
Replying to westi:
Extra constants are bad :-(
Magic Numbers are even more bad.
This is so far out of possibility for 3.1
Well the only other options we can give administrators then is to edit code, I see.


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Chesapeake Baysavers is an Annapolis based environmental organization whose mission is to restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Baysavers is dedicated to restoring all of the Bay's natural resources. It is apparent that the key to restoring the health of the Bay is to rebuild the population of oysters. The oysters are the filters of the Bay and no revitalization effort will be successful without them.
To help accomplish these goals, Chesapeake Baysavers is made up of two separate non-profits that each play a vital role.
- Chesapeake Baysavers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay through youth education programs, community outreach and hands on environmental work.
- Chesapeake Baysavers, Inc is a 501(c)(4) non-profit whose mission is to preserve, protect and promote the oyster population of the Chesapeake Bay through legislative efforts in helping to pass laws beneficial to the oyster population. For information on this organization please go to the Legislative Action heading of this website.
(By EVAN THALENBERG For The Capital | Posted: Monday, March 25, 2013 11:00 am) — Advocates for the revitalization of the Chesapeake Bay have come to one fundamental, if unglamorous, realization: The simple, gritty oyster shell is a prime instrument of environmental rebirth and economic growth.
Overlooked, discarded and often buried in landfills, oyster shells are crucial not just to oyster aquaculture and the wild oyster fishery, but also for providing a suitable foundation for ecologically important restoration projects. This essential resource is in critically short supply and what is left is depleting rapidly.
That is why the Oyster Recovery Partnership and other bay advocates are urging members of the General Assembly to pass legislation that would establish a $1 tax credit for every bushel of oyster shells recycled by Maryland taxpayers. This modest investment would not only generate environmental benefits, but deliver generous financial benefits to Maryland taxpayers.
(Annapolis, Md. December 04, 2012) — Students from The Summit School in Edgewater experienced what it takes to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay through everyday living during a recent trip to Clagett Farms in Upper Marlboro. Chesapeake BaySavers, a non-profit environmental organization committed to restoring the Bay, funded the trip
During the all-day field trip, the 22 sixth-grade students explored various parts of the 285-acre farm. They learned about land use, cover crops, sustainable organic farming and how these practices affect the Bay as well as the farm's animals and where their food comes from.
"The farm experience teaches our students the relationship between the drain-off from the soil, how it affects the rivers, and then the Bay," said Jane Snider, executive director of The Summit School. "They become stewards of the Bay by this first-hand experience."
(Annapolis, Md. November 28, 2012) — More than 1,200 students from four Anne Arundel County Public Schools are going through a year-long environmental literacy project aimed to educate youth about the Chesapeake Bay oyster and its importance to the community.
The Oyster Education Program is a joint effort among several local organizations including: Chesapeake BaySavers, Anne Arundel County Public Schools' Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center, the Annapolis Maritime Museum, NOAA, Maryland DNR's Maryland Grows Oysters Program, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Watermark, City of Annapolis, Towne Transport and the National Sailing Hall of Fame.
Beginning last month, students visited Annapolis City Dock to learn about spat (baby oysters), take oyster spat measurements, collect water quality data and learn about oyster ecology and industry. In the spring, students will 'plant' these oysters in an oyster sanctuary in the Severn River and participate in student-led action projects such as community awareness and education
(Annapolis, Md. October 25, 2012) - BaySavers welcomes Alex Bourelly and Jane DeLashmutt as the newest members of the Chesapeake BaySavers Foundation Board. "Alex and Jane are exceptional additions to our Board as they both possess great qualifications and a deep passion for the Bay and restoring its health," said Evan Thalenberg, President and Founder of Chesapeake BaySavers.
(Annapolis, Md. October 15, 2012) - The Chesapeake BaySavers Foundation was honored as a finalist for the 2012 Non-Profit of the Year, awarded by the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce at the Comcast Business Hall of Fame and Annual Business Awards Dinner earlier this month.
(Annapolis, Md. October 8, 2012) — Chesapeake BaySavers participated in the Sea Gull Century Ride on Saturday, October 6, 2012 to raise funds to support on-going education and outreach efforts. Team BaySavers exceeded their $10,000 fundraising goal through the financial commitment from Premier Sponsor Planit, a Baltimore-based advertising agency and Team Sponsors Alexander & Cleaver, an Annapolis-based law firm and Severna Park-based Moran Insurance and more than 70 donations from supporters of the Bay. Read more
(Annapolis, Md. September 6, 2012) — Christopher Murray, Vice President and Principal of Mid-Atlantic Properties, Inc., has been appointed to the Chesapeake BaySavers Foundation Board. The unanimous vote took place at the Chesapeake BaySavers board meeting last month in Annapolis.
"Since founding Chesapeake BaySavers we have been actively searching for environmental stewards of the Bay, such as Chris, to join our Board," said Evan Thalenberg, President and Founder of Chesapeake BaySavers. "Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the table."
(Annapolis, Md. July 17, 2012) — Evan Thalenberg, founder of the Chesapeake BaySavers, has been appointed to the Maryland Oyster Advisory Commission (MOAC).
"DNR is pleased to welcome an advocate such as Evan Thalenberg to the Maryland Oyster Advisory Commission," said Michael Naylor, Assistant Director of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' Fisheries Service, Shellfish Program. "Since founding the Chesapeake BaySavers, Thalenberg has channeled great energy and expertise into supporting initiatives that protect vital oyster populations and the Bay in general. He has demonstrated a deep appreciation of the complexities of oyster management, including oyster restoration initiatives, environmental issues, and the impact of oysters on Maryland's fishing industry, economy and culture."
(Annapolis, Md. June 26, 2012) — New fisheries laws, slated to go into effect July 1, should make Maryland's fishery less vulnerable to poaching, and help protect oysters and other fish species that are vital to the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
That's the conclusion of Chesapeake BaySavers, an environmental organization dedicated to improving the health of the Chesapeake by restoring the bay's oyster population.
Evan Thalenberg, founder of the Annapolis-based nonprofit, initiated efforts to create the new state law after attending court hearings in 2011 for individuals charged with poaching.
Fisheries regulations, Thalenberg learned, allowed watermen to make unlimited, temporary transfers of their fishing licenses to other individuals. The abuse of license transfers made it difficult to enforce fisheries regulations and hold individuals using the licenses accountable. That system created opportunities for poachers to illegally deplete fish stocks and suffer few consequences.
(Annapolis, Md. March 29, 2012) — Chesapeake BaySavers celebrated the opening of its Annapolis office at 200 Forbes Street with a tented party on the lawn.
Attending the event were Chesapeake BaySavers board members, supporters of the BaySavers, and many representatives from the House and Senate, as well as our honored guests, The Department of Natural Resource Police. We were honored to have NPR Superintendent, Col. George F. Johnson, IV and Deputy Secretary, Joe Gill attend the event.
The Chesapeake BaySavers donated $5,000 to the Maryland Natural Resources Police to help protect the Bay from poachers. BaySavers Founder Evan Thalenberg presented the check to NRP Superintendent Col. George F. Johnson IV during BaySavers' open house.
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There's something going haywire in San Francisco, and I'm not talking about the BART riots. (Seriously, did the whole city fall into a Cory Doctorow fever dream?) The San Francisco 49ers, arguably the most talented team in the NFC West, are on a fast track to the bottom of the division.
Keep hearing that #49ers are the favorite according to Vegas-that really shocks me. Might put them 4th. D will go backwards. Passing Game??
After a decent draft that landed them pass-rush project Aldon Smith, a legitimate change-of-pace runner in Kendall Hunter, and potentially their quarterback of the future in Colin Kaepernick, there was reason to believe that new coach Jim Harbaugh had this team heading in the right direction. All the team had to do to contend was maintain the dominant strength of the defense, and sprinkle some of his magical pixie dust on the offense, and this team would become a formidable contender.
Instead, they're quickly turning into a joke.
Free agency foibles
If the best way to strengthen your team is to start up the middle, then surely it's also the quickest path to weakening it. And the Niners have gotten weaker on both sides of the ball, inexplicably letting stalwart nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin go, and letting their starting center get poached in free agency. Their solution to both problems? Fill from within by sliding semi-skilled backups (DE Isaac Sopoaga and G Adam Snyder) out of position.
They've gone sideways or worse with a number of free agent moves, perhaps improving only at receiver with the addition of Braylon Edwards. But with Michael Crabtree not participating in training camp practices for a third consecutive year, they may be squandering their high-upside talent just as fast.
And their latest "plan" in free agency, after an ugly opening start for Alex Smith's offense (2-7 passing for 10 yards, getting sacked and fumbling twice once while earning one first down in five series): bring Daunte Culpepper back from the UFL in for a visit. (Jeff George was apparently not returning phone calls.)
Early returns are not very positive. Snaps are on the ground, gaping holes are opening in the running game for backs like the Saints' Mark Ingram, and the offense, if anything, looks worse than before. A post on Niners Nation about the awfulness of Alex Smith's very first throw of the preseason ignited a firestorm of more than 500 comments from angry and bewildered fans.
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He has been called the most handsome man in the Waikato since Sonny Bill Williams, and now the gorgeous green specimen that is Sirocco Kakapo has decided to stay with us a little while longer.
Sirocco is nearing the end of his six-week season at Maungatautari, and on Thursday bookings for the "Sirocco Experience" sold out.
That prompted Sirocco and his team to decide to stay on until October 7, given more of his ardent admirers the chance to get up close and personal with their feathered conservation idol.
Tickets to the extended season will go on sale Monday morning.
So far about 4000 people have been to see the special ambassador for Kākāpō Recovery, with fans flying in from as far as Australia to get their fill of the native, flightless parrot who has a special fondness for the company of humans.
General Manager of Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust, Malcolm Anderson, said demand for Sirocco had taken everyone by surprise.
''Nothing could have prepared us for the face to face reaction to his presence,'' he said.
''Sirocco is indeed totally charming and enigmatic, it is hard to put into words the spell that he casts over everyone that has contact with him.
''We have been thrilled at how well things have gone, and knew that Kākāpō Recovery were also happy.''
Kakapo Recovery programme manager Deidre Vercoe Scott said Sirocco was loving his time here.
"Our decision to extend Sirocco's stay in captive display is not made lightly,'' she said.
''We have to be confident that it will not have a negative impact on Sirocco's health or cause stress for him.
''But for Kakapo Recovery, where Maungatautari is concerned, it was an easy decision because Sirocco is thriving there - he's eating well, has put on weight and he's enjoying interacting with his fans."
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News : President Kagame presides over awards as Rwanda hosts the 2nd Africa Tea Convention& Exhibition
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The three day Convention brought together members of the East African Tea Trade Association, including tea producers, tea traders, scholars, and investors to discuss how tea could drive Africa's economy.
Speaking at the Convention, President Paul Kagame reminded participants that tea was an important t foreign exchange earner. "The tea industry is important to the economy of the world. In Rwanda alone, tea is number two agricultural product we export. In the last ten years, incomes from tea increased from $22 to $65.7 million."
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- [World of Alidor] Word of the Week: ASCIAN December 11, 2013An Ascian is a person or thing that does not cast a shadow. In real life this would refer to someone that lives near the equator. It can also refer to non-coporeal beings such as ghosts or wraiths. I put this as the word of the week since we are approaching the shortest day of the year we only cast shadows for a short time of the day! Possibly Related Posts: […]
- [HeroPress] The Twelve Seeds Of Christmas... December 11, 2013The industrious Paul 'Wiggy' Wade-Williams has produced a dozen festive-themed story seeds for his Ubiquity-driven game of Victorian steampunk daring-do, Leagues Of Adventure, which are easily adaptable to other Victorian era roleplaying games.The first six adventure ideas can be found here while the second half-dozen are here.
- [The DM from Outremer] Chronicles of the Amazing Trevor: Chapter Ten (Chaos Day and Night) December 11, 2013In this chapter our hero is forced to engage in several distasteful acts of violence without the solace of any sort of quality alcoholic beverage whatsoever...High above the now doubly-ruined town of Cliffside our victorious party surveyed the dreadful scene beneath us. Vast clouds of pale dust still drifted above the massive pile of rock created by the ava […]
- [Points of Light] Returning to the Mines of Madness December 11, 2013Years ago I ran an Eberron campaign steeped in Lovecraftian horror. Not only did adventure titles play off of one of Lovecraft's stories---At the Mines of Madness, The Shadows Under Greyshore, etc---but they featured people twisted by alien energies, phasic denizens from another dimension, strange, alien ruins, tentacled horrors, and cultists that worsh […]
- [Fustians so Sublimey Bad] Tsoukalos, the Great Seer December 11, 2013A century ago, Tsoukalos arrived by aethership to the Starport of Skree with a warning. He claimed that on his world, aliens had once ruled like gods until they were driven off by sorcerers who exploited the alien's own technology against them.In time, both the sorcerers and the aliens were forgotten by history, save for a few gifted scholars and theori […]
- [Tales of a GM] Dragonmeet Report, Part 2, The Swag December 11, 2013Yesterday I published some thoughts on Dragonmeet, and as promised, here is a short review of my purchases. A Real Book The only downside of favouring pdfs is that they are not as tactile as a physical book. Thus, when I went to Dragonmeet I was determined to buy at least one physical book. The … Continue reading »
- [HeroPress] Mitsu Dan Helping Put The Rubber Back Into Giant Monsters... December 11, 2013If Gareth Edwards' Godzilla trailer didn't float your boat, then maybe Earth Defence Widow, starring the breathtaking model/actress Mitsu Dan will be more up your street.Due out in Japan in February, it tells the story of a widowed Earth Defence Force pilot (Mitsu Dan) seeking revenge against the kaiju that killed her fiance. Unfortunately, wheneve […]
- [Norvendae] Ongoing Damage Niche December 11, 2013I remember reading somewhere — on the Brilliant Gameologist forums, if I recall — that "ongoing damage is a trap." Now, I'm pretty sure they were referring to ongoing damage in 3e, but it's given me something to think about at work. In fact, while working through Barbarian powers — a discussion I will save for another time — I noticed a large number of ongoi […]
- [Cross Planes] D&D Next & I December 11, 2013I took a break from DnD Next earlier this year after the final play test packet was posted.It felt like a sharp turn from what we had been testing for many moons.However, upon further reflection the single biggest problem I had with the newest rules is something I'd been looking for in DnD for years. You see, I hated the strange bonus economy that DnD […]
- [Tenkar's Tavern] Kickstarter - The Islands of Purple-Haunted Putrescence (an OSR module) December 11, 2013Where does one start? +Venger Satanis is the one running this Kickstarter, and his first adventure, Liberation of the Demon Slayer was a Hot Item at the RPGNow site after it's release. I never reviewed LotDS even though I have the PDF, mostly because the number of house rules at the beginning of the product would have been better suited as either their […]
- This place went downhill. (@ Wook) 4sq.com/18Nxpn9 scribbled 1 week ago
- The ketchup test of polish skills: order fries in a polish McDonalds. If you get ketchup your Polish sucks. scribbled 4 weeks ago
- Damn good food, even though they mixed up our orders. I just wonder who got my beef in oyster sauce. And what they... 4sq.com/HI30MA scribbled 1 month ago
- Dreamed of making smoothies this morning. Of course i dreamed that instead of getting up, so in the end I didn'r have ANY breakfast. scribbled 1 month ago
- After today I understand why Microsoft got rid of the start menu: a large part of users is just too dense to use it. scribbled 1 month ago
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