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Having a simple, reliable trading system is key to success for those trading one or two contracts. If all goes as planned, your account will grow. Regardless of how robust that original system is, if you overtrade or take on too much risk, you can blow up. It's always easier to trade small accounts. The bigger challenge is growing up responsibly.
Most traders have accounts from $10,000 to $50,000. While large enough to support a portfolio of carefully selected markets, the size will restrict you to one contract if you're operating with reasonable risk control. That restricts your profit and trailing stop options. Often, if trading a portfolio, you may have to skip certain signals if your account size will not allow more positions than funds will support. This gets to the heart of a common problem with portfolio trading.
If we trade one 30-year Treasury bond futures contract and one Canadian dollar contract, the risk is diametrically different. Consider one measure of risk control: The highest-high in the past 20 bars minus the lowest-low in the past 20 bars. The risk in T-bonds is slightly more than double that of the Canadian dollar, so trading one contract in each market does not balance the risk. This effect gets multiplied across a larger portfolio.
A basic fundamental fact, but one that's helpful to keep in mind, is: You cannot apply a money management scheme to a losing strategy and make it a winning strategy. Consider a losing system that has a 50/50 chance of winning but must pay 1% commission on each trade. No risk management method will make this a winner.
Of course, real-world trading systems are much more complicated than our example. We must estimate such performance metrics to judge how robust a system is and predict how it will perform in the future. That prediction must have a positive expectation, including the effects of slippage, commissions and rollover costs on futures contracts.
All of these considerations affect the trade-sizing methods that we employ. These techniques also must take into account win/loss ratios and the realities of funding, among other key factors.
Classic sizing algorithms
Perhaps the simplest money management strategy is the percent-risk approach. Many traders have heard the adage that you should risk no more than 2% on a given trade. This theory makes sense for large traders with multimillion dollar accounts. However, it is unrealistic for small traders. If you are trading T-bonds, for example, and have a $25,000 account and limit risk to 2%, that is $500. A $500 stop in T-bonds simply does not give the market room to move and most likely will turn any winning system into a losing one by prematurely stopping out any potential winning trade.
"Simple channel breakout" (below) shows the logic for a 20-day channel breakout strategy. We can view trade risk as the difference between the highest-high and lowest-low over the look-back period. For example, as of Jan. 25, the difference between the 20-day highest and lowest price is 4.75 points. This implies a risk of $4,750. If we use the 2% rule, then we would trade only one contract for every $237,500 in our account.
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A more realistic method of position sizing is volatility based. A volatility-based method would use the dollar value of each market's average daily range or true range over a given period. We could use some multiple of this measure to size trades. Roughly 3.5 times the 40-day average daily range is a good estimate of a constant leverage. You could create a buffer by doubling that to seven times. This is referred to as a dynamic margin strategy. Using 25% to 40% of capital in a dynamic margin is a reasonable strategy.
There are two parts to this strategy. The first calculates dynamic margin on a market-by-market basis. Here's the function in TradersStudio code:
Function DynamicMargin(mkt As TSProcessor.IMarket,LBPeriod,MARGINEST)
Dim Arr As Array
Dim SummVal
Dim I
Arr =mkt.DataArray(0, "TrueRange")
For I = 0 To LBPeriod-1
End Function
In this function, we first pass an object for each market to this function. We then multiply the average true range by the big point value for this market ("bigpointvalue") and our margin multiplier ("marginest"), which is seven in this case.
Next, we will implement a trade plan with three parameters. This is expressed in the code shown in "Trading the plan" (below). Percent is the percent of dynamic margin to allocate. Also, we divide money by the number of markets available, so we do not become over-leveraged. RangeLB is the length used to calculate the average range and DMarginMult is the multiple of that average range to use as dynamic margin. Typical inputs might be 30% to 40% for the percentage, 40 for RangeLB and seven for DMarginMult.
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The idea is to skip trades when we don't have enough money to trade a one-lot. The dynamic margin strategy also can be extended to multiple systems where we divide the money between sessions and each market.
Optimal f
Optimal f is a method described by Ralph Vince in the book "Portfolio Management Formulas: Mathematical Trading Methods for the Futures, Options and Stock Markets." The book goes beyond the optimal f concept; however, it's this subject — an optimized way to increase trading size as an account grows — that has become part of the trading vernacular.
To optimal f, we need a few definitions:
Pn — Profit of the nth trade
HPRn — Holding Period Return. The return for the nth trade at %Risk f.
WCS — the Worst Case Scenario. The worst HPR in the series of trades. A negative number.
TWR — Terminal Wealth Relative. The return at the end of all trades.
f — the fraction of current equity risked on each trade.
Note that optimal f assumes that a fixed fraction of equity (or %Risk) will be put at risk. That is, each trade in the series risks the same fraction of equity; therefore, as equity changes, so will the amount placed at risk.
Optimal f itself is found in a roundabout way:
HPRn = 1 - f * (Pn / WCS)
TWR = HPR1 * HPR2 * ... HPRn
Using these formulas, we optimize to find the largest TWR: the optimal f value.
Optimal f itself has many shortcomings (acknowledged and addressed by Vince). First, it really only is useful for a single market system. Second, your max drawdown is the same as your f value, so an optimal f value of 0.40 means at some point you will have a 40% drawdown. In addition, optimal f is based on past performance. As performance metrics, such as WCS or trade distribution, change over time, the f you are trading becomes suboptimal.
Dynamic portfolio selection
Dynamic portfolio selection lets you trade large baskets of markets by selecting the best trades from the larger basket of markets. For example, you could have a basket of 1,000 stocks and select 25 to trade at one time based on relative strength.
Dynamic portfolio selection also is valuable for trading managed futures. Most of the long-term trend-following systems require more than $200,000 to trade. Large baskets may require $1 million to trade across all markets. We'll design our analysis around a portfolio of 40 markets, including non-U.S. stock indexes, interest rates, currencies, U.S. indexes, agricultural markets, precious metals and more.
We will charge our system $25 for slippage and $25 for commission trading a classic triple moving average crossover, using 15, 55 and 95 for the moving averages. To simplify the test and allow us to compare apples-to-apples during portfolio analysis, we will include only dates that have active trading in all markets. The test will run from Nov. 27, 2002 through Jan. 25, 2012.
This system makes a total hypothetical net profit of $1.343 million. It has 658 trades with 292 winning trades (44.38%). The average winning trade is $9,473 and the average losing trade is $3,886, a win-to-loss ratio of 2.44. The maximum drawdown is –$375,386 with a profit factor of 1.94.
We'll now apply dynamic margin, a way of calculating a theoretical margin based on volatility using true range, and use this to size our trades (DynamicMargin = (Average(TrueRange,40,0) * 7) * BigPointValue). We simply divide our money by the number of markets and then risk the dynamic margin value for each market. Here's the code for the approach:
Function DynamicMargin(mkt As TSProcessor.IMarket,LBPeriod,MARGINEST)
Dim Arr As Array
Dim SummVal
Dim I
Arr =mkt.DataArray(0, "TrueRange")
For I = 0 To LBPeriod-1
End Function
The LBPeriod we use is 40, and Marginest is seven. The DollarsPerMarket is our account size divided by the number of markets and the size is (DollarsPerMarket * (Percent / 100)) / DynamicMargin).
Using the dynamic margin money management strategy, the system makes a total hypothetical net profit of $2.067 million. It has 644 trades with 288 winning trades (44.72%). The average winning trade is $15,556 and the average losing trade is –$6,777 for a win-to-loss ratio of 2.30. The maximum drawdown is –$542,032 with a profit factor of 1.86.
We can use this method to select dynamically a subset of these markets to trade as our active portfolio. We will use relative strength to pick the top 10 markets based on an 18-day average directional index (ADX). We also will allow only two new positions per day even if we have four to five new entries in the top 10 (code for this is below). When we write out custom ranking function, we use three fields, one of which is a flag for active orders. This function returns both the ranking globally for a given symbol, as well as its ranking within the subset of active orders. This allows us to implement a strategy that limits both maximum positions as well as how many entries we can have in a given day. This screening radically changes our results.
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We apply this filter with a maximum of six positions and the following parameters for the dynamic portfolio ADX function: DYNAMICPORT_ADX(30, 1000, 18, 6, 2, 20021127, 1). Starting with a $1 million account, and traded on the same time frame as before, our total net profit is $16.883 million. We have 90 trades, 46 are winners (51.11%). The average winning trade is $1.3 million and the average losing trade is $1 million. The average win-to-loss ratio is 1.31, and we have a maximum drawdown of $25.9 million and a profit factor of 1.37.
In addition, the hypothetical compound annual growth rate goes from 15.45%, when taking all the trades, to more than 38% with the filter. However, while this strategy improved the results, it was not done with less risk. Increasing your exposure in the markets brings greater profits, but also greater risk. The next step is to rein in that risk while keeping much of the profit.


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Superb Hub @ Bugis City
Nicely renovated hostel with small air-conditioned rooms! 10 MRT subway stations away from the Changi Airport, and right in the City Central is SUPERB HOSTEL, nestled in the historic Kampong Glam Conservation District, with beds and rooms. Arriving at this hub after battling through the traffic in the city is akin to stumbling upon an oasis. You will first be ushered by a lane lined with bamboo trees. Life is much akin to the growing process of bamboo trees. It is often discouraging. But for those who do things right and are not discouraged, things will happen. In the end, we will get the rewards meant for us. Visit us and be rewarded - life in this Victorian House is lived at the interface between the constructed world and the natural world. It is relaxed, cosy and welcoming. Besides you save a lot of travelling time and transport expenses too. Send us an email to get help. Within a stone's throw away, you will find: - Bugis MRT Station (5-min walk) - Queen St Bus Terminal to Malaysia - Bugis Junction (Shopping Mall, supermarket) - Bugis Village (Souveniers, budget shopping) - 7-11 stores, cheap & good food places (5-min walk). - Money Changers & Travel Agents (1-min walk) - ATM besides a 7-11 store (1-min walk). - Arab Street: a designer\'s dream locale! (1 lane away) - Sultan Mosque - The Chinese Goddess of Mercy Temple - Sri Krishnan Indian Temple - The Cathedral of the Good Sherpherd - Sungei Road Flea Market - Sim Lim Square (Electronics and IT mall) - Rochor Centre (Cheap/Good Foods & Postal Service) - Bras Basah Complex (Post Office & Book Stores) - Raffles Hospital (2-min walk) - Raffles Hotel & National Library (5-min walk) - Suntec City (< 25-min walk) - River side to Marina Bay (good for jogging), - Marina Bay Sands - Integrated Resorts (Casinoes) - Coin phones to call locally & internationally. There are many buses & a train near our Hub to bring you to nearby: City hall, Raffles Place, Suntec City, Marina Bay, Casinos, Chinatown, Raffles Hospital, SGH, Tanjiong Pagar, Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, Orchard Road, Dhoby Ghaut, Little India, Immigration Building @ Lavendar MRT, Jalan Besar Swimming Complex, 24-hour Mustafa Shopping Centre, Geylang (famous for good food, night scene), SMU, etc. To provide good value for our guests: - We have various small, clean & no-frill air-con rooms. - Each room has a nostalgic teak wood hall stand, with hooks, a mirror, a table top, a drawer, a locker, a fan, a reading light, a seat, OR the like. - Each room is in a dormitory environment - with individual shower rooms & toilets in the common area. - Each room is value-for-money to stay, comfortably small to help you save money. - Some rooms have windows. - Each guest has a clean bed, a soft-PV-covered mattress, a bedsheet, a pillow, a pillow case & a blanket. - For the 1-head rooms, the high partioned walls do not cover up to the ceiling. - For the 2-head rooms, each room has 2 single beds, 2 under-beds (low beds), 1 single bed with 1 under-bed, or 1 unit of 2-decker bed. - For the dorm beds, they are usually grouped in a cabin room. Please note: - Per night from 1pm to 11:59pm. - No curfew. - No visitor is allowed to enter the hostel for reasons of security and peace. - Pay for each person: - 1-head room is for only 1 person; 2-head room, 2 persons. - Each kid of all ages (eg: 1 month old) is as a person. - Book 1 more night if you wish to check in or store your things earlier than 9am. - Our Storage Area opens at 9am till 9pm. - UPDATE or CLARIFY your arrival DATE & TIME through SMS or EMAIL. - The non-refundable deposit does not come to us. We will not refund any deposit for any reasons. - Turn up on time & update us your late arrival. - Pay or stay for the number of nights booked. - Kindly update us the exact number of nights needed in advance, 72 hours before 1pm of your arrival date through SMS or EMAIL. - Do not accept credit card payment. - Pay an exact cash balance in ONLY SGD upon arrival. - We will keep only the number of nights you have paid for. - We do not provide airport pick-up service. - We will not disclose your whereabouts, arrival or departure to others. Ask your people to contact you directly, not through us. - You can find maps, useful tips about our hostel and places of interest. - Email us 1st if the age range is below 10. - Email us your special requests before any booking. - Email us your arrangements (3-5 head room, etc.) - Email us 1st if you wish to stay more than 1 week. - Email us 1st if you wish to book for a group. - Welcome only foreigners. - Keep the unit clean, neat, fresh & peaceful. - Iron and boil water in a given area. - DO NOT KEEP YOUR VALUABLES IN OUR PREMISES. - Authorise us to dispose of your items without compensation when you are due to check out. - Help us serve you better. - Laundry - $10 per 5kg loading of washing &/or drying. - Irons and boards. $1 per piece (ironing - self service) - A hair drying corner is open for free on the 1st floor. - A small Eating and Working corner on the 3rd level. - Water boilers, a cooler, a microwave, - Free High Speed Wireless Networks. - Free to check emails (20-min per turn) - Free Lockers for shared rooms/dormitories. - Door Security Systems (ask for password to enter). - A Fully-Covered Quality CCTV system. - Fire Safety: Smoke Detectors, etc. - Shower Gel (Free to use) - $1 per towel for hire. - We have lockers for storage, free if you collect your items before 9pm on the same day of checking out. We look forward to welcoming you sincerely. - Per night is from 1pm to 12 noon. - Don't smoke, cook here. A microwave can be used to warm up your food. - Full cash payment in SIN$ for the balance upon checking in. - We will keep the room for the number of nights paid. - 1-head room is for 1 person, no extra head is to be in the room for security or serenity reasons. - No curfew. - We reserve the right to release your room(s) if you are not punctual given a grace period. - Please update your check-in time. We are reasonable and understanding. - No breakfast is provided. There are many cheap and good eateries nearby. Read our notice board for more details. - We have 3 toilets and 5 shower rooms, more than eough for our guests. - Each one head room has a 3-in-1 nostalgic hall stand - a mirror, a locker, a table top, and some hooks, or the like. Our 1-head rooms may not have high partitioned wall to the ceiling. - Our 2-head rooms have two single beds, 2 under-beds, 1 2-bed decker. Each room has a fan, an-airconditioner. - Call our hot line at our door side for help. |
Availability & Rates
To view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'Hostel Facilities & Policies
- 24 hour reception
- 24 hour security
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast not included
- Credit Cards Not Accepted
- Free Internet Access
- Hair Dryers
- Hair Dryers For Hire
- Hot Showers
- Kitchen
- Linen Included
- Lockers
- Luggage Storage
- Non Smoking
- Parking
- Postal Service
- Reading Light
- Towels For Hire
Cancellation Policy
This property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.DirectionsShow MapHide Map
Directions by MRT:
- Take a train from the Changi Airport Terminal 2.
- Tap your card to exit at Bugis MRT (EW12)
- Turn right & turn left up to Exit B.
- Walk along Victoria Street
(against the traffic flow towards Rattles Hospital ).
- Walk past Raffles Hospital (Ophir Rd).
- Walk past Landmark Village Hotel (past Arab St)
- Turn right into Jalan Pinang, Unit No. 2 (Blue-Yellow Corner Unit)
Directions by TAXI
- Alight at the back of Sultan Mosque, along North Bridge Road, facing a 7-11 Store.
- Face the 7-11 store, turn right & walk into 2 Jln Pinang (Blue-Yellow Victorian Corner Unit)
- Walk through our side walkway lined by bamboo trees.
- Press the door bell to check-in or call us for help.
Located Near
Stop at Bugis MRT (EW12)
Tap the card, turn right & turn left up to Exit B
Walk along Victoria St.
-Walk past Raffles Hospital
-Walk past Landmark Village Hotel
-Turn right into 2 Jalan Pinang
Get off ECP thru Rochor Exit
Turn right to Beach Rd
Turn left to Jalan Sultan
Turn left to Victoria St (past Santa Grand Hotel
into Jalan Pinang (before Arab St
Turn left to North Bridge Road, Sultan Mosque
Face 7-11 Store & walk right into 2 Jalan Pinang

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Black Crappie
- Common Name:
- Black Crappie
- Other Names:
- Calico Bass, Crappies
- Scientific Name:
- Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Origin:
- Introduced
- Adult Size:
- Sexual maturity is reached between 2 and 4 years of age, at which time crappies may be 6 to 10 inches long. Typical crappie fisheries produce fish between 6 and 11 inches long, although crappies exceeding 14 inches and 3 pounds have been caught in Maine.
- Identification:
- Closely resembling bass and sunfish species, which have 10-12 dorsal fin spines, crappies possess 6-8 dorsal fin spines. Body form is very deep and narrow (laterally compressed). Coloration is silvery-olive to golden brown, with an irregular mosaic of dark black blotches.
Find more information on the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website.


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Unit Definition (ell [Scotland])See the English El (or Ell). This Scottish length is shorter than the English El. It may reflect an old practice of cloth merchants in giving an extra inch with each yard, to allow for any irregular cutting at the ends of the piece. However, the English cloth ell is definitely longer than the yard; it seems to be the distance from the shoulder to the fingers of the opposite hand. This reflects a practice of cloth merchants of holding the cloth at the shoulder with one hand and pulling the piece through with the opposite hand. This cloth ell was used with a similar length in France, where it was called the aune. The Dutch el and German elle are a little more than half the English ell; they may represent "arm's-length" units like the Italian braccio, the Russian sadzhen, and the Turkish pik
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Exhibit A
Terms and Conditions of Online Only Real Estate Auction
This online only auction is subject to seller confirmation and is a cash sale not contingent on or subject to financing, appraisal, survey, or inspections of any kind, as agreed to by bidders at registration prior to bidding and specified in the attached Agreement to Purchase Real Estate.
A Buyer's Premium of 10% is added to the high bid. Please take this into consideration when bidding. At the close of the auction, the successful Bidder will be emailed an Agreement to Purchase Contract to be executed and returned to Sheridan Realty & Auction Co. within Forty Eight (48) hours.
Successful Bidders will deposit 10% of the sale price in the form of a cashier's check or wire transfer with Sheridan Realty & Auction Co. within Forty Eight (48) hours of the completion of the auction. The earnest money deposit is non-refundable. The entirety of the remaining balance is due at closing on or before Thirty Days (30) from Auction Day. Purchaser will be responsible for all wire transfers.
Per the Contract, time is of the essence; you should proceed to closing within Thirty (30) days. Possession shall be given to the successful Buyer(s) at closing, and all closing fees charged by the Title Company are shared equally between Buyer(s) and Seller(s).
Successful Bidders not executing and returning their Contract with Earnest Money deposit within Forty Eight (48) hours of the conclusion of the auction will be considered in default. If your closing is delayed for any reason, by you, as purchaser, or other parties working on your behalf, including any lender you involve, you may be declared in breach of this contract, forfeit all deposits made, and could be additionally liable for any and all costs incurred by Seller and Sheridan Realty & Auction Co. incurred in a subsequent resale of the property.
Buyer(s) must be prepared to make a cash offer. There are no contingencies to this sale (i.e. financing, appraisal, repairs, or inspections). Therefore, you should be pre-qualified by a lender prior to bidding if you require financing. This property is being sold for cash 'as-is, where-is' with a closing deadline.
Sheridan Realty & Auction Co. reserves the right to remove or cancel the bids and or bidding rights and privileges of any party at any time deemed not to be in the best interest of the seller. The identity of all bidders will be verified, bidding rights are provisional, and if complete verification is not possible, Sheridan Realty & Auction Co. will reject the registration, and bidding activity will be terminated.
Buyer acknowledges they are buying property 'as-is, where-is', without inspections or contingencies, Buyer(s) will rely on his/her own judgment and inspection. By signing an offer, Buyer(s) will be waiving the 10 day lead based paint test.
Seller(s) will provide an owner's policy of title and convey title with a Quit Claim Deed.
Sheridan Realty & Auction Co. and their representatives are Exclusive Agents of the Seller(s).
Real Estate is sold subject to any and all existing matters of record, and all easements, building use or zoning laws and regulations. Properties that are currently rented are subject to Tenants Rights. There are no security deposits for any properties. Taxes and assessments will be pro-rated to the closing date.
Purchaser has been advised, and understands and acknowledges, that M. Shapiro Development Company, LLC is the Court-appointed receiver of the Property, by order of the Court, in the pending matter known as Independent Bank v. Eugene G. Talaski and Dianne L. Talaski, Huron County Circuit Court, Case No. 11-004755-CK.
Purchaser further acknowledges that the sale of the Property is subject to entry of a non-appealable order by the Court in the Receivership proceedings authorizing the Agreement and the sale of the Property to Purchaser. This process could take 2-6 weeks. Closing will be 30 days after offer is accepted.
All Sheridan Realty & Auction Co. Online Only Real Estate Auctions are timed events that have an auto-extend feature. Any bid placed within 5 minutes of the auction ending will automatically extend the auction for 5 minutes from the time the bid is placed. Example: If an auction scheduled to end at 6:00 pm receives a bid at 5:59 pm, the close time of the auction automatically extends to 6:05 pm. The auto-extend feature remains active until no further bids are received within the 5 minute time frame.
A two percent (2%) bid price commission is available to properly registered Brokers. You must pre-register your Buyers with Sheridan Realty & Auction Co. twenty four (24) hours before the end of the auction. Agents who fail to pre-register their Buyer will not be recognized as Buyer Agents and will not be entitled to a co-op commission. Broker cannot act as a Principal and Broker on the same transaction. Please review the form for eligibility.
Sheridan Realty & Auction Co. and their representatives are Exclusive Agents to the Seller.
The terms and covenants of the purchase agreement, including these additional terms (Exhibit A), shall survive closing and shall bind and the benefits shall inure to the heirs, successors, representative and assigns of the Parties.
508 N. Silver St, Bad Axe, MI
Feb 22, 2012
1:00pm Eastern
508 N. Silver St.
Bad Axe, MI 48413
Parcel ID: 51-441-001-50
Taxable Value (2011): $18,424
Taxes: $193.16 (summer '11); $912.48 (winter '11)
Open House Feb. 13, 10-11am
House needs major work for occupancy. No Kitchen, 2nd floor needs finishing.
Sale is subject to circuit court approval. This process could take 2-6 weeks. Closing will be 30 days after offer is accepted.
Conducted By:
Sheridan Realty & Auction Co.


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Use these durable M Brace® planter braces to easily create raised beds in the square or rectangular shape and size you need for your garden. No tools, bolts or nails are required—simply cut pieces of wood to your preferred length, then slide them into the braces.
- Create a customized bed 10"-14" high by cutting wood to fit your exact needs.
- Use any 2" lumber—either natural wood or lumber made from recycled materials.
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Date: May 16, 2007
Hofstra Students Compete in Film Festival for $6,000 in Industry Awards
29 student films to be featured May 17-18
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY – Hofstra film students will compete this week in the annual Hofstra Student Film Festival for $6,000 in industry awards from Kodak, Avid, Fuji, Final Draft, The Lab-Moving Image, Du-All Camera, Gotham Sound, Nice Shoes, TCI, and Tiffen Filters. All 29 films were produced in conjunction with film classes at the University's School of Communication.
The festival will be held in the Student Center Theater, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, north campus, at 7 p.m. each night. The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.
"Although most of the films are narrative, we also have experimental and documentary films this year. It's an exciting mix of films in a continuously growing film program," said Prof. Phil Katzman, faculty advisor for the film festival.
The festival may be a viewing pleasure for audience members, but it is a competition for the student filmmakers. Awards will be handed out Friday night at the conclusion of the screenings for Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, Best Cinematography and Lighting, Best Editing, Best Screenplay and Best Director.
The judges for the competition are:
Sabine Hoffman: A feature film editor.
Richard Press: An award winning screenwriter and Director.
Fellipe Barbosa: An award winning filmmaker.
Student films for Hofstra Student Film Festival:
Andy McCarthy Jellybeans
Meghan Allison
Michael Cascio The Wingman
Molly Wedgwood A Tale of Two Towers
RJ Carey Brothers of the American Revolution
Patrick J. Germain Remembering Home
Matthew Krebaum Dangerous Times
Doug Snodderly Timeless
Jake Geiger Kitten Found
Jackson Lorentz Killer Tacos
John Miller Mia
Chris Hall The Sound and the Serpent
Nichloas DeWitt Untitled
Kristine Bogan The Blow Job
Scott Bennett Like Brothers
Robert Chett Hoffman Ode to a Mustache
Michael Barnwell Finding Little Dancer
Jonathan LaPearl The Pawn Shop
Jake Geiger The Sands
Kate Chappell Beeble High
Megan Allison The Curious Lives of Bottom Dwellers
Bruno Guarana A Day in Your Life
Alex Buono The Buffoon
Jennee Gropper Father Figures
Matthew Needleman Auras
Hal Cramer Magic Legs
Dan Longfellow Sugercoated
J Hanna A Very Corporate Christmas
Miranda Thomas Stars Out
For more information on the Student Film Festival visit Hofstra's website at www.hofstra.edu.
Hofstra University is a dynamic private institution where students find their edge to succeed in more than 140 undergraduate and 155 graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, business, communication, education and allied human services, and honors studies, as well as a School of Law. The Hofstra community is driven, dynamic and energetic, helping students find and focus their strengths to prepare them for a successful future.


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Schools to go tobacco-free
Henrico County public schools and school-sponsored events soon will be entirely tobacco-free, following the School Board's 4-1 vote Sept. 27 to enact a tobacco-free policy. The policy likely will not take effect officially for a period of at least a few months, so that staff members and visitors who smoke or use tobacco have time to become adjusted to it. Board member Lisa Marshall of the Tuckahoe District cast the dissenting vote. More than 30 other school systems in the state – including Hanover County – already have similar tobacco policies. Henrico school officials believe the policy will promote healthier environments for students, staff members and visitors alike while encouraging healthier lifestyles at the same time and serving as a reinforcement to students about the dangers of tobacco. Existing HCPS policy allowed individual principals to set their own conditions for tobacco and cigarette use on their campuses by adults, staff members and visitors. Twenty-four elementary schools in the county, three middle schools, five high schools and two specialty facilities already banned all tobacco use on their campuses prior to the board's vote last week. Other schools and specialty centers allowed smoking in designated areas. The change is not without detractors. About a third of the 1,263 faculty members who responded to a school system survey last month said they favored the existing policy, while two-thirds said they favored the new one. |
VBS seeks blood donations
Citizen Staff Reports 12/16/2013
Virginia Blood Services (VBS), the sole supplier of blood for more than 20 hospitals throughout the state of Virginia, is in need of blood donors to help replenish the local blood supply over the holidays.
A decline in blood donations is typical during the winter months as people become busy with holiday activities and travel. Patient needs remain steady, however, making it important for people to visit a VBS donor site or mobile drive to give blood. > Read more.
Varina's Big Toy parade to help usher in holiday season
In Varina, one of the most anticipated events of the season is approaching. The 19th Annual Big Toy Parade will return on Dec 14, offering a "homey," small-town feel that helps elicit holiday spirit among participants and spectators alike.
The parade, which begins at 3 p.m., is sponsored by the Battlefield Ruritans and Henrico County Parks and Recreation and is held in conjunction with the James River Boat Parade. It is led by a grand marshal along Old Osborne Turnpike and ends at the Osborne Boat Landing, where hundreds of community members gather to await nightfall and the arrival of lighted boats, concluding a festive holiday celebration. > Read more.
Strikers, Kickers form partnership
Citizen Staff Reports 12/03/2013
The region's two premier youth soccer organizations – the Richmond Kickers and Richmond Strikers – have partnered to create Richmond United, a cost-free U.S. Soccer Development Academy program designed to serve the most talented players in the region. The arrangement marks the first time in U.S. Soccer Development Academy history that two member clubs have united their respective Academy programs.
Slated to begin play in the fall of 2014, Richmond United will field U13/14, U15/16 and U17/18 U.S. Soccer Development Academy teams. The teams will train and play home games at two of the top soccer specific complexes in the nation, Ukrop Park and Striker Park. > Read more.
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Weekend Top 10
It's the final weekend before Christmas – but it doesn't have to be a nightmare! Relax with half-a-million twinkling lights, enjoy Theatre IV on Tour's production of "A Christmas Carol" or experience the 11th annual "Miracle of Christmas – Live at the Metro Richmond Zoo." Another way to relax before the Big Day is with a good book. You can find a vast array of books, covering many genres, and meet authors at the Celebrate with a Book event on Saturday. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
Restaurant watch
Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.
Henrico students star in 'Nutcracker'
A number of Henrico students are performing in the Richmond Ballet's production of The Nutcracker, which runs through Dec. 23. Pictured above, left to right are: back row – Elizabeth Sjovald (Mother Ginger), Deema Meguid, Maya Link (Mogi top) and Sophie Rounds (Mother Ginger) and front row – Sarah Echols (Chinese) and Carter Echols (Chinese). > Read more.
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There is so much to do in Hollywood. It is my home city. Cultural and arts festivals are constant, and there is always something good to do. Living near the beach is best...but make sure you're insured well--in case of hurricanes.
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Hollywood Really? - 2/11/2013 If you don't mind high crime, people driving like crazy, expensive rent or morgage, poor public transportation, houses wayyyyy too close to each other, high taxes and high unemployment, well then, move here, all the above is going to be waiting for you. I strongly suggest you to think twice before moving here. Best luck to you.[read more...]
I Left My Heart In N.Y.C. - 1/16/2013 There is only one N.Y., Florida is a place to visit.[read more...]
I Liked living In Hollywood - 3/5/2012 I enjoyed living here , although there were some negatives and positives. Negatives were, Rents are rediculously HIGH,, Not many jobs at all most of Hollywood is residential , Not too many options when it comes to employment, Real Estate was the best area to work in for awhile , But that buble bursted and is having a hard time to recover, In stores like Sedanos and Bravo expect to be ignored if you are not hispanic, I am usually a very friendly but if the cashier doesn't even look in your direction while ringing you up, I tell them , arent you suppose to greet your customers. Traffic to Miami Is crazy, The roads are ok can get a little confusing sometime when a road ends and you need to find it again, But not too bad cause they usually just go north South east and west unlike New england. Positives were the beach, the parks (many have miniture water parks in them) The Church Segadores de Vida , at the moment located corner of Taft and 441. Preaching is in spanish, but they have head phones, But the Message is from God, The Spirit of God is Alive and well and there are many people who are giving up their own life to do Gods Will In this church, I live in Orlando Now and I find it much more affordable the people are much nicer here But just like in South Florida its not that easy to find a job although there are a lot of Jobs here in Orlando You just need to be well qualified...And I am in another God Ordained Church called Real Life, I like it a lot.. [read more...]
So much to do - 9/6/2011 There is so much to do in Hollywood. It is my home city. Cultural and arts festivals are constant, and there is always something good to do. Living near the beach is best...but make sure you're insured well--in case of hurricanes.[read more...]
good retirement state - 5/1/2011 no income tax[read more...]
10 Minutes from everything - 12/6/2010 In 10 minutes, I can be in downtown Fort Lauderdale and ready to see a top-notch Broadway touring company. In 10 minutes, I can be sitting under the stars listening to big band jazz at an ocean front amphitheater. Add 10 more minutes, and I can be at the ballet or the symphony or any number of galleries. Not into the arts? How about a world-class beach, windsurfing or sailing in 10 minutes? Or deep in a cypress-lined stream and kayaking in 10 minutes? It's all here...heaven![read more...]
New - 10/22/2008 New in area.[read more...]
Hollywood is nice to live in IF you: - 9/3/2007 like Being near the beach enjoy Hot, humid weather year-round want to be close to Miami and Fort lauderdale need to live close to an airport don't mind a poor school system don't mind little to no artistic environment don't mind having to drive EVERYWHERE don't need public transportation Shall I go on? [read more...]
Hollywood municipal politicians are thieves - plai - 7/23/2007 Grabbing higher taxes while curtailing services is theft - plain and simple. The entire view of the ocean has been blocked with highrise buildings yet my taxes keep going up.Hollywood politician thieves assign a value for your condo across the A1A from the beach , then raise your taxes arbitrarily If you do not like it, take them to court![read more...]
Retirement - 6/26/2007 Too expensive to retire here now, but OK if you have decent income.[read more...]
Stay Away!!! - 6/6/2007 Hollywood, which was once a nice, quiet and sleepy beach town, has morphed into and overpriced, tacky and overrated cesspool. Think Niagra falls with palm trees. I have lived here 7 years. Since I moved here the housing growth has probably tripled and now there are more condos, townhouses and houses in inventory than there are people looking to buy. The real estate market is so overpriced, taxes so outta wack and insurance rediculously astronomical that people are racing to leave the tricounty area in droves. The restaurants are horrible, "quaint" shops are a dime a dozen and sell nothing useful to even the very wealthy. If you don't mind a Spanish flare too everything and sweating 325 days a year, then you might like it here. The weather ain't all that. Temps range in the 90's for 4/5th of the year. I don't care what has been recorded bt the NWS, my A/C runs all year round!! Don't let the brochures fool you. It is sweltering here from May to January. The Mayor is reportedly so crooked she could be used as a coat rack and the City of Hollywood beats down it's residents by making the building permit procedure that of passing a bill in congress. No one can build onto their house with out going through a 2 year process with the city. And let's not even go there with the unscrupulous contractors down here. They do shoddy work, leave jobs and never return and charge outrageous fees that they won't refund even if they are sued (the just go out of business). And that's in a non Hurricane year! My neighbors had a blue roof for 2 years after Wilma. I could go on for hours and I have not even mentioned the rats, bugs, cats and homeless people that frequent every square mile of this hell hole. In case you are wondering. I am trying to get out but job opportunities ain't what they used to be. STAY AWAY from Dade, Broward and evre increasingly, Palm Beach Counties. Unless of course, you get here on a raft in the Atlantic.[read more...]
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Hollywood - 8/31/2006 Great place to live; lots of things to do and close to shops/ major highways and beaches. Housing prices have increased dramatically in the past year. Do your homework before moving!![read more...]
help - 5/12/2006 I am helping you by giving an opinion. Ilive in southeast Florida and there is at least one major hurricane or more per week around 182 days a year this is a fact . Now try and form your ownopinion.[read more...]
Hollywood allows developers to block your beach v - 3/24/2006 Yet they keep raising taxes That is theft, plain and simple Give less and charge more[read more...]
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This B- list mostly movie actor who is an Academy Award winner/nominee also likes to race cars. Two weeks ago he smoked a joint and did a couple of lines of coke and then raced his car at a race track in excess of 180 m.p.h.
This B- list mostly movie actor who is an Academy Award winner/nominee also likes to race cars. Two weeks ago he smoked a joint and did a couple of lines of coke and then raced his car at a race track in excess of 180 m.p.h.
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Gene Hackman
Josh Brolin
How does one smoke a joint and then speed?
Back in the day, I had trouble just getting up to speed, much less going over the speed limit.
Patrick Dempsey
@Meatros I agree. Maybe the coke balanced it out aging.
Either way, 180 mph isn't that crazy at a race track. Would be mor blind worthy I it were on the highway.
what an asshole
*again *more *if. I hate my iPad.
Perhaps LovelyCoconuts, but I just can't imagine it. That was never my combination of vices though, so I wouldn't know.
They call that rock n' roll and no, I'm not talking about music or Ned.
Ricky Bobby
Try smoking a joint while packing your motorcycle, tgen when you are done, snorting a line of meth and hopping on the bike for 2 hrs at 90-100.
Ewan McGregor.
Rick Bobby! LOL!
just a normal day then?
Nick Cage
I think Adrian Brody races cars.
Adrien Brody
a blind that reveals that a rich guy like drugs and fast cars...
cmon nu-enty, even you can do better than this
I hate driving fast if I'm fresh off a sesh. Slow and extra cautious winds this girls race
Whoever it is, it can't be someone with a current project that needs to be insured. Or else, they may be looking for a new actor, or a new insurer.
Eric Bana
It said smoked a joint and did a few lines of coke.
It said smoked a joint and did a few lines of coke.
I like the Ricky Bobby guess. Lol
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If you don't know your face from your bum, then this is the perfect soap. Sometimes it's best to have things spelt out so you know exactly what is what – or rather which side is for what.
This bum face soap is a great novelty gift idea. With 'BUM' written on one side and 'FACE' on the other, this scented soap is a solution to a situation that is best avoided. After all, some areas need a degree of separation from each other!
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- Novelty gift
- Christmas present
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Once Upon A Time Teacup Candle and Saucer - A Touch of Vintage Fairytale Magic!
Bring magical hues to your room with this vintage-style butterfly teacup candle and saucer from the Once Upon A Time Collection.
The delicate leaves and butterflies inspire a fairytale feel, while the fresh white linen candle scent makes a space extra inviting. Perfect for creating soft mood lighting, this teacup candle promotes warmth and snugness in your home.
The charming ornamental design is a sweet feature to display on a mantelpiece or table and will stand out beautifully, even when the candle is unlit.
Useful info:
- Teacup candle and saucer from Once Upon A Time
- Fairytale design with butterflies
- Vintage candle
- White linen scent
- Total Height 6cm (cup is 5cm)
- Great gift idea
- Novelty present
Any man will be proud to receive this stylish Personalised Leather Wallet.
This black wallet can be personalised with up to 2 initials making it a truly special and unique gift which is suitable for any occasion.
As practical as it is stylish, it includes a notes section, card holders and a zipped pocket to keep coins nice and secure and is also available in tan (see item number 3NC4T).
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- Personalised Leather Wallet
- Customise with 2 initials
- Also available in tan
- Measures 11 x 9 cm
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0 reviewWith these Silly Socks Santa Socks you can get into the festive spirit right down to the tips of your toes!
These fun socks have a Christmassy Santa print design from his signature black buckled belt to his shiny black buttons and white coat trim.
They make a great gift idea and put other socks to shame. Pair them with your Christmas jumper and you'll be ready to rock the season.
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Max Payne 3 Videos
The Weapons of Max Payne 3: 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Meet the lethal 1911 before emptying its rounds into bad guys.
April 26, 2012Max Payne 3: Design and Tech Bullet Time
Get a closer look at Max Payne 3s Bullet Time mechanic.
April 12, 2012Max Payne 3 - Multiplayer Gameplay Video
Get the scoop on Max Payne 3s multiplayer gameplay modes.
March 28, 2012Max Payne 3: Going After the Girl Trailer
Rodrigo Branco's trophy wife is taken and Max Payne will stop at nothing to track her down.
February 16, 20121UP's Most Anticipated Games of E3 2010 Part 4
Sam affirms his love for the Castlevania series as we approach our top ten.
June 01, 2010Max Payne 3 - Local Justice DLC Trailer
Get new maps, a weapon, an item, faction, Achievements and Trophies in the July 3 Max Payne 3 multiplayer DLC.
2012-06-28T19:00:00+0000Max Payne 3 - Launch Trailer
Bullet time is back with the return of Max Payne.
2012-05-10T16:00:00+0000Max Payne 3 Crews Emblem Editor Demo
Make pretty pictures easily in Max Payne 3.
2012-05-09T18:52:00+0000Max Payne 3 Multiplayer Gameplay Video Part 2
Learn about Gang Wars, Bursts and Vendettas in Max Payne 3s multiplayer.
2012-05-03T16:00:00+0000Max Payne 3 TV Spot
An intense look at the emotion and violence of Max Payne 3.
2012-05-01T22:18:00+0000The Weapons of Max Payne 3: 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Meet the lethal 1911 before emptying its rounds into bad guys.
2012-04-26T18:39:00+0000Max Payne 3: Design and Tech Bullet Time
Get a closer look at Max Payne 3s Bullet Time mechanic.
2012-04-12T16:00:00+0000Max Payne 3 - Multiplayer Gameplay Video
Get the scoop on Max Payne 3s multiplayer gameplay modes.
2012-03-28T17:50:00+0000Max Payne 3 Design/Tech 3 Video
In this latest tech video, learn how the team at Rockstar updated the comic book panel feel from the original games for Max Payne 3.
2012-03-15T16:00:00+0000Max Payne 3: Going After the Girl Trailer
Rodrigo Branco's trophy wife is taken and Max Payne will stop at nothing to track her down.
2012-02-16T17:00:00+00001UP Review
Max Payne 3 Review
Score: A-
Rockstar Games proves that the pen is mightier than the gun.
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It sounds like this one might actually be limited.
November 21, 2011 2 11Rockstar's Dan Houser: Big in Japan?
The GTA co-boss discusses the past and future with Japan's Famitsu magazine.
October 26, 2011 3 84Max Payne 3 Finally Releasing in March
The latest Max Payne gets a new release window.
September 08, 2011 17 19Agent and Max Payne 3 Still in Development, Spec Ops Delayed
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May 24, 2011 6 76Max Payne 3 Missing 2011 Release?
Sequel not included in Take-Two's release schedule; publisher not ready to reveal new date.
December 18, 2010 19 14Max Payne 3 Delayed Beyond October
Sequel won't be out in fiscal 2010, but L.A. Noire, Civilization IV and Mafia II are still on track.
June 08, 2010 7 16Rockstar Skipping E3, Rumored to Have Canceled Announcement
Max Payne 3 and L.A. Noire will instead be shown at private venues at a later date.
June 01, 2010 16 25Remedy Has 'No Plans' to Revisit Max Payne
Studio has evidently moved on after selling the IP to Rockstar.
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October 07, 2009 6 18Latest Previews for Max Payne 3
Max Payne 3 Preview
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In his State of the Union address, President Obama reaffirmed that the country's war in Afghanistan would be over by the end of 2014.
He also laid out more specifics.
Of the approximately 66,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan now, more than half -- 34,000 -- will come home in the next year, Obama said.
At the same time, Afghan troops will assume most of the responsibility for combat missions.
"This spring, our forces will move into a support role, while Afghan security forces take the lead," Obama said.
It was previously expected that Afghan forces would take the lead in combat missions by the middle of this year. But a U.S. official told CNN that the military transition has accelerated and that Afghans will lead all security operations by March.
What does this news mean for Afghanistan and America's longest war? Here are some key questions that will be asked in the coming months:
1. Are the Afghan troops up to the task?
There are certainly doubts.
A Pentagon review in December claimed that only one of 23 Afghan army brigades was capable of functioning on its own.
Meanwhile, literacy rates are low, desertion rates are high, and many deserters have joined the insurgency. There also have been a troubling number of "green-on-blue" attacks: Afghan troops attacking their American comrades.
But Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has spoken positively about the progress Afghans have made in growing their army, reducing violence and becoming more self-sufficient. Afghan forces now lead nearly 90% of operations across the country.
"We're on the right path to give (Afghanistan) the opportunity to govern itself," Panetta said earlier this month.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said he welcomes the U.S. troop withdrawal and insists his army can defend the country against the Taliban.
"It is exactly our job to deal with it, and we are capable of dealing with it," Karzai said during an interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour.
What the army needs now, Karzai says, is more equipment and firepower. He came to the Pentagon last month with a wish list asking for more helicopters, drones and other hardware, according to a senior defense official.
"We need an air force. We need air mobility," Karzai told Amanpour. "We need proper mechanized forces. We need, you know, armored vehicles and tanks and all that."
2. What presence will the U.S. have after 2014?
The plan is to withdraw all combat troops but keep a residual force in the country to help train Afghans and carry out counterterrorism operations when needed.
The size of that force is still being discussed.
Gen. John Allen, the former commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, recommended between 6,000 and 15,000 troops. But that figure was lowered to a range between 2,500 and 9,000, according to a defense official.
There might not be any U.S. troops at all if the United States cannot come to an agreement over immunity with Afghanistan. There was no American presence in Iraq at the end of that war because the Iraqi government refused to extend legal protections to U.S. troops.
Karzai, who's in favor of a residual force, said he would put the immunity decision in the hands of Afghan elders, and he expressed confidence that he could persuade the elders to see things his way.
Leaving no U.S. troops at all would be a major misstep, said Peter Bergen, CNN's national security analyst. He said the U.S. has abandoned Afghanistan already, in 1989, and the decision left America with little understanding of the power vacuum that led to the Taliban's rise in the first place.
"The current public discussion of zero U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan ... will encourage those hardliner elements of the Taliban who have no interest in a negotiated settlement and believe they can simply wait the Americans out," Bergen wrote in an op-ed for CNN.com. "It also discourages the many millions of Afghans who see a longtime U.S. presence as the best guarantor that the Taliban won't come back in any meaningful way."


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Loaded Baked Potato Salad
For summer picnics, get-togethers, bbqs, etc. the main course, often grilled meat, gets all of the focus but it is also important to have a few good tasty sides on hand! The potato salad is a classic summer side that is easy to make and always goes over well! One of my favourite winter side dishes is a loaded baked potato or a baked potato with all the fixins including cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions but it is too hot to have the oven on in the summer so why not make a loaded baked potato, potato salad? This baked potato salad is as easy to make as boiling the potatoes, I like using new potatoes in the summer, until tender and then mixing them up with the sour cream, cheese, bacon and green onions. You really cannot go wrong with creamy potatoes, cheese and plenty of bacon and this loaded baked potato salad is sure to be the first dish to disappear from your summer get-together!
The first time I photographed (below) this loaded baked potato salad I didn't garnish it with nearly enough cheese and bacon! :)
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
All of the flavours of fully loaded baked potatoes including bacon, cheddar, sour cream and green onions in a potato salad that is perfect for summer entertaining!
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cool Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Printable Recipe
- 2 pounds potatoes, diced (optionally peeled)
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 green onions, sliced
- 6 strips bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (~1/2 small lemon) (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Boil the potatoes in water until just fork tender, about 15-20 minutes, drain and let cool completely.
- Meanwhile cook the bacon and set aside on pepper towels to drain.
- Mix everything and optionally, though highly recommended, let it chill in the fridge to allow the flavours to mingle before serving.
Option: Replace some of the sour cream with mayonnaise.
Option: Add broccoli.
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Loaded Baked Potato Dip
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A Real VIP Concierge Service For Every Las Vegas Visitor
Welcome to a Las Vegas concierge service you can really count on! We're at your service! Rely on us for great information and attention to your needs. We love our town and we want you to leave here loving it too! We are constantly reviewing the new adventures and tours and always have great suggestions for our ever changing town. You're a VIP to us! Our mission is to give you the best service possible.
We can make your Las Vegas events easier and a lot more fun. Our services include event planning and design and event management services. We offer everything from a la carte requests to premier events and event planning.
What VIP concierge service could be called complete without offering access to all of the incredible shows, clubs and entertainment we have here?
Be sure to check our brand new Las Vegas Shows and Entertainment section for the latest information and what's going on in town and who's here to see right now! The answer is always something or someone exciting!
Your Concierge for Shows Tours Clubs and More!
Did you know that you can book your own Las Vegas golf tee times directly from our website? With just a couple clicks you can search up-to-the-moment availability at nearly every major course in the valley! You'll see real-time tee times and prices for parties of one to four. If you're in a hurry and don't have time to call us, then this is the way to go. Try it yourself and see how easy it is.
WSOP House Rentals for the 2013 World Series of Poker
It's that time again! The 2013 WSOP is coming and it's time to secure some decent housing for your stay. But for many players, finding a good deal and a good home are often not the same thing. By concentrating only on price, they end up a long way from the competition or in a home that isn't anything like what they had hoped for.
One way to avoid these problems is to book your rental with reputable companies. WSOP Rentals from Las Vegas Retreats or the excellent selection of World Series of Poker Rentals are both excellent choices. These companies have experience with WSOP Housing and select the homes they offer based on suitability for the purpose. That means the homes are close to the competition and include things like pools and spas as well. Plus, they are all cared for homes, so they are in great condition. Something that isn't always the case elsewhere.
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For something amazing and incredibly different, how about a balloon excursion like no other? As your Las Vegas Concierge service, we can arrange for for an incredible scenic adventure above beautiful Las Vegas Valley. Imagine witnessing our reflective and glittering oasis from your vantage point in the sky. This is truly an experience to remember.
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We have packages available with additional services to meet the expectations of any occasion! All Flights Include an hour long flight with champagne and finger-foods.
Lake Mead Cruises
Just a few miles east of Las Vegas is the world's largest man made reservoir, Lake Mead. And nobody provides a better way to see and experience Lake Mead and The Hoover Dam than Lake Mead Cruises and their beautiful paddelwheel boat, Desert Princess. This beautiful, roomy, comfortable, vessel is a delightful experience and a wonderful way to experience the dam and lake. The Desert Princess was built especially to cruise the clean, blue waters of picturesque Lake Mead. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy a fun combination of spectacular scenery, good food and "Outrageously Great Tours!" on beautiful Lake Mead aboard the Desert Princess.
Sky Combat Ace
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a fighter pilot? What it would be like to be behind the controls of a high-powered aircraft in hot pursuit of your opponent? At Sky Combat Ace you can strop wondering and crank up the adrenaline! At ACA you will fly with actual fighter pilots and lean the art of basic fighter maneuvering (BFM).
Bring a buddy and you can test your skills against an equally matched adversary. Under the supervision of one of their highly trained fighter pilot instructor, you are the one at the controls, you are the one squeezing the trigger and you get the satisfaction of scoring a hit on your opponent.
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure
The Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure racing school is a Stockcar driving school in which you will learn to drive a real racecar used in Stockcar racing. What could be a better gift for a husband, father or loved one than driving over 165 MPH on the Talladega SuperSpeedway? We're a Las Vegas concierge service that likes to offer some real fun! This is one that is like no other offered in Las Vegas. In this driving experience you will command a real racecar at a driving school that will teach you how to drive like a Pro. You can also participate in a high speed ride along at any one of our "racing schools" on race tracks across the USA.
Indoor Skydiving
Vegas Indoor Skydiving operates the first indoor skydiving facility in America. Vegas Indoor Skydiving guests experience a body-flight, or simulated skydive experience. Located right on the Las Vegas Strip, the experience is similar to skydiving but with the safety of a mesh trampoline floor and foam padded walls. Guests experience a simulated freefall of skydiving without the use of an airplane or parachute, or the danger.
VES uses a Vertical Wind Tunnel which produces more than enough wind to support the weight of an average adult. Each flyer attends a brief training class before they suit up in flight gear and then jump in the tunnel to fly. The experience takes about an hour to complete.
Harley Davidson Rentals
In 1992, EagleRider pioneered the Harley-Davidson® motorcycle rental concept and the guided motorcycle tour business. Today, they are the world's largest motorcycle tourism company specializing in rentals of Motorcycles, ATVs, Dirt Bikes, Scooters, Snowmobile, and Watercraft. EagleRider understands the needs of motorcycle enthusiasts and adventure travelers; they offer a huge selection of perfectly maintained Harley, Honda and BMW motorcycles and allow one-way rentals or guided tours between franchise rental facilities located in the most desirable tourist destinations in the world.
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Have you ever imagined the experience of actually being behind the wheel of a 600HP NASCAR race car? Well Las Vegas is one place when you can make that experience a reality! This is it! Las Vegas Motor Speedway's top attraction, The Richard Petty Driving Experience. There is no better way to supercharge your Las Vegas visit than by taking on the track at speeds of 150 MPH and more! Whether you want to be behind the wheel or ride along for the thrill, you're sure to find an experience suitable for everyone!
Bootleg Canyon Zipline!
Bootleg Canyon Flightlines - As they say "When in Doubt Legs Out"! The entire tour package will last approximately 2.5 hour and covers a total of 1.56 miles. The flightlines range in length from 1,150 to 2,546 feet.
The training/safety course is given before each tour followed by a scenic van ride to the top of the mountain. There you will have a short hike to the take-off deck where you will begin your descent down the series of four different runs flying across the canyons at speeds up to 60 mph. As your Las Vegas concierge, we looking forward to arranging your Zipline adventure today!
Scoot City Tours
Scoot City Tours was founded on July 7, 2007 by John R. Yeager, III "Johnny". It started out as a rental/advertising company on the Las Vegas Strip. However, after two long seasons of tourists playing bumper cars with the scooters coupled with the large advertising budgets of a select few sponsors drying up, the company had to turn to an entirely different direction.
On a nice fall day in November, the Yeager family and one key executive, Micah Paul, drove from Summerlin to Red Rock Canyon in the 3 wheel scootercars to take their family Christmas photo. The instant the scootercars rolled through the gates of Red Rock Canyon, the entrepreneurial spirit of Mr. Yeager started to click. At that very moment, he knew he had to start a tour company.
Kayak Black Canyon
Explore a side of Vegas you never knew existed with Evolution Expeditions, an expedition kayaking guide service and outfitter. Serving the Lake Mead National Recreation area including Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Black Canyon and the Colorado River below Hoover Dam. Evolution Expedition guides are CPR and Wilderness First Aid certified. They are professionally trained and have extensive knowledge of kayaking and hiking in the back country. Being outdoor enthusiast and being passionate for our environment, they offer more than just taking people kayaking on the Colorado River.
Grand Canyon Tours
By Helicopter and by car, exclusive air and ground guided Grand Canyon tours, overnight getaways and incredible scenic journeys to historic Grand Canyon Ranch. These amazing tours will take you to and through some of the most incredible landscapes in the world.
You will witness, first hand, the incredible Grand Canyon geology and natural history in a way few people get to. We suggest a close look at these tours and careful consideration of the options. The tours are all suitable for families and make for wonderful and lasting family memories.


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Researchers Go In Search of the Perfect Passage
Are top dressage horses routinely performing the "perfect passage" as defined by the FEI?
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Why Does My Horse Do That?
A leading researcher answers questions about your horse's behavior.
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Study: Some Horses, Riders have 'Co-Being' Relationship
Researchers believe riders and horses can enter into a unique state of interspecies "co-being" with one other.
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Across the Fence
Overseeing Supplements
Navigating the world of supplements can seem like exploring uncharted territory. Fortunately, there is an organization dedicated to protecting the integrity of the products we give to our equine friends.