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Well, it's another winter season, that grey, soulless, unwanted downtime from fishing. I'm attempting to put it to good use, sorting and cleaning my giant pile of tackle, ripped up soft plastics, and the rest of the stuff that somehow found it's way into my tackle bags over the course of the past season. In the back of my mind, I'm also planning for spring and getting out on the water again. So, of course during this planning I have to check out new (to me) tackle, and the best way to do this is on the net and Google my spare time away. As I'm doing this, I'm finding plenty of cool tackle, but no reviews or real world information on any of it.
My focus is slop fishing. I'll be getting down and dirty in the nastiest grass, weeds, reeds, pads, mats and any other cover that those donkey sized bass hide out. I'll be flipping, pitching, punching, buzzing, swimming, jerking, frogging, shotting, and every other technique I can try to get those slop bass to bite.
Being the tackle junkie that I am, I'm interested in the coolest gear; awesome techniques and baits that those bass haven't seen before, tackle precision tuned to deliver those baits to slop fish in the toughest circumstances with the heavy duty muscle and durability to get those big boys out of the nastiest of situations, again and again.
So, my plan is to combine these two interests, fishing the nasty junk for big bass and the technique specific tackle used to do this into a review site slash fishing blog that will hopefully fill the void regarding this type of fishing. Until next time, here's a reminder of how cool fishing in the junk can be:


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For many years now we've made an effort to take our kids to at least one baseball game per season at Boston's Fenway Park, preferably with all four of us as a family. This hasn't generally been too hard as my dad and I have shared season tickets for the Red Sox since 1987, just one year after poor Bill Buckner let the infamous ball through the wickets in the '86 World Series. In this day and age of Stub Hub and various other ticket resale agencies, getting a couple of extra seats has never really been all that difficult and Jen and I have just taken turns moving around with the boys between our regular seats and the others we are usually able to get in a nearby section. A lot of fun has been had over the years and the kids — in no small part thanks to the infectious enthusiasm of their uncle John, who listens to almost all of the games nightly on the radio — have really come to understand the passion of what it means to be a Red Sox fan in New England. Long gone are the early days when we would take the the boys to Fenway and have to ply them with ice cream, cotton candy, and popcorn (I'm not even mentioning the hot dogs which in that context are the "healthy" food) just to get them to stay through the 5th inning. They are now dedicated members of Red Sox Nation, the poor bastards. Granted in their world the Sox are supposed to magically win the Series every few years since that's all that they have experienced in their lifetimes. Long may their innocence last.
Several years ago the boys, my dad, and I also got to spend a game up in one the luxury boxes at Fenway after participating in an online auction. The Sox had auctioned off tickets in the box, which seated 20 people in total, in sets of 2 with all proceeds going to benefit the Red Sox Foundation which does invaluable work in the community there. The auction winners got to watch a game with all of the food and drink included and also go out onto the field to watch the Sox take BP before the game from just 20 feet behind home plate. It was great fun and a real win-win.
Though that experience was not something we could ever afford to do regularly, it did get the wheels turning a little bit. I
spent a couple of years talking abstractly with John and my sister, Sarah, about the possibility of one day renting one of the boxes for a game and taking the entire family. I just needed something to justify it. Political cover if you will for doing something on the outrageous side. Why hello 2011. This summer as it happens marks both my dad's upcoming 70th birthday (9/4) as well as the big four-O for me. What better way to act out on a would-be/could-be/might-be mid life crisis than taking all of the beloveds to Fenway Park for a game? Truth be told, I've been neurosing about my age since I was 25 so it's all felt a bit anticlimactic of late. The rest of the world didn't know that though. This was the first BIG one, so to Lansdowne Street we went!
So it it was that the 4 CCNF Lutzs, Sarah, John, our two nieces (who are now up here visiting for 10 days or so), my parents, John's brother and family, as well as a bunch of old family friends including Sarah and John's Sox-obsessed neighbors from the Cape, Ken and Lizzy, all found ourselves together at Fenway Park on Wednesday around 11:30AM, a solid two hours before first pitch. We ate too much and we definitely drank too much but oh man, did we have fun! The only downer of course was the score on the field of play but that really didn't matter all that much in the end. The banter back and forth throughout the game would be hard to replicate in any other scenario (perhaps a big Super Bowl party comes closest) and everyone present had an experience that will really never be replicated. We all left the park grinning ear to ear. That we were able to hang out and pose for pictures with the '04 and '07 WS trophies and then the kids got to run the bases down on the field after the game seemingly with everyone at the park under the age of 18 was all just icing on the cake. That my friends was 6 hours well spent.


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Wikitravel:Destination of the Month candidates
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Here we determine which articles are featured on the Main Page as Destination of the Month (DOTM) and Off the Beaten Path (OTBP).
You can nominate an article you would like to see featured; just say a few words about why, and select a good time to go. Well-known and/or popular destinations should be nominated as Destination of the Month, while more obscure destinations should be nominated for Off the Beaten Path. Any destination, region, itinerary or event that passes the "What is an article?" test is eligible for DotM/OtBP.
The basic format of a nomination is as follows:
===[[Destination]]=== Great article and it's just luvvly-jubbly in the springtime. ~~~~
However, before nominating, please check that the article follows these basic guidelines:
- The nominated article should have an article status of guide or star. This includes having at least one good picture, and listings/headers/etc. that match our manual of style.
- The nominated article should not cover too large a subject (e.g. "India" or even "Indiana").
- The nominated article should be featured at a good time to visit.
- The nominated article must not have been featured previously.
- See Previous Destinations of the month and Previously Off the beaten path to check.
- If the article has been nominated previously but failed, any objections should be addressed before nominating it again.
- See Slush pile to check.
You can also comment on any previous nomination based on timeliness and adherence to the criteria above, just add a bullet point (*) and your signed opinion.
===[[Destination]]=== Great article and it's just luvvly-jubbly in the springtime. TravelNut 25:25, 31 Feb 2525 (EDT) * Looks nice, but shouldn't the Do section contain more than just quilting contests? ~~~~
If an article gets several comments in favor and none against for a week or so, it's eligible to be placed in an appropriate time-slot in the queue.
Please note that the following are not considered valid reasons to oppose a nomination:
- "I don't like it." All objections have to be based on the guidelines above: poor formatting, missing information, etc. Personal opinions, dislikes, etc do not count.
- "Wrong time of year." Articles are supported or opposed based on their content. Timing can be worked out later.
- "Wrong type of place." Articles are supported or opposed based on their content. Whether it's DoTM or OtBP can be worked out later.
Discussions for previously selected destinations are in the Archive. Discussions for nominations that didn't make the grade are in the Slush pile.
Upcoming DOTM / OTBP
The following queue should contain about six months' worth of upcoming destinations. Note that new DotMs are rotated in on the 1st of each month, while OtBPs are changed on the 15th.
Month | DOTM | OTBP |
September 2008 | Ottawa? | Jakar? |
October 2008 | San Diego? | Hitchhiking in Japan? |
November 2008 | Riyadh? | Virgin Gorda? |
December 2008 | Harbin? | Yakutsk |
January 2009 | Phnom Penh? | Saint Martins Island? |
February 2009 |
These are not cast in stone, and the order can be changed if, for example, an excellent guide for a timely event is found. Whenever a guide becomes a current feature, it should be removed from the list, the discussion archived, and a new month added to the end of the queue. Alternatives are OK; the whole point is to enable some discussion as needed.
Next change
The section below provides an opportunity to see what the DOTM and OTBP will look like on the Main Page. Please remember that main page real-estate is a valuable commodity, so keep the description brief and the photo small.
Ottawa is the capital of Canada. The city is situated along the Ontario side of the Ottawa River, opposite Gatineau, Quebec. Officially bilingual and home to thousands of immigrants from around the world, the city has some of the best museums in Canada, diverse food and hopping nightlife. (more...) |
Jakar is a small town in Bhutan's beautiful Choekor Valley, which is commonly referred to as "Little Switzerland". Accorded the title of the birth place of Buddhism in Bhutan, Jakar is home to plethora of monasteries and sacred sites and is a popular pilgrimage center in Bhutan. (more...) |
Nominations for Destination of the Month
It is best during the summer months, yet covered in snow during the winter it surely is a treat. The article has guide status..
Walt Disney World Resort
This article is chock-full of detail and has a Guide status. It deserves to be Star, especially by this coming January, which is when "The American Idol Experience" will open.
- Discuss -- carefully. The article is terrific, no doubt about that, and it stands on its own merits. However, it is a radical departure from our usual DotM practice to feature a privately-owned resort with a single, commercial operator. I'm not sure that disqualifies Disney World -- it certainly does meet the criteria for "destination" -- but let's not rush into this one without thinking through the issues. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 13:18, 4 September 2008 (EDT)
- Support. The article is excellent, and I don't see a problem with featuring it — it's clearly a valid article, and so it's OK for DOTM in my book. Jpatokal 23:10, 4 September 2008 (EDT)
Influential port city on arguably the most important river in Europe, the Rhine. Stands at the intersection of three nations (Switzerland, Germany, and France) and serves as a cultural center for the region. Great jumping off point for diverse surrounding area. Currently has a very useful "Guide" article that I found especially useful when planning my trip there in 2007. Great city anytime in the year. --AZGSB9 17:46, 09 October 2008 (EST)
- Support. My review was perfunctory, but at first glance it looks like it's up to snuff. --Peter Talk 01:22, 17 August 2008 (EDT)
In a part of the world that's been curiously neglected by our DotMs, and a well-constructed, if comparatively terse, article that has been featured as a CotW. Not clear when the best time would be; Wikipedia describes the climate of Baku as "hot and humid in the summer, cool and wet in the winter." That seems to leave spring and fall; might this be an option for November? -- Bill-on-the-Hill 10:02, 7 June 2007 (EDT)
- I'd love to see this get featured, but maybe when a few of the other cities in Azerbaijan are more complete, especially the ones in the Get out section - currently Sheki is the only one in the list that is at a reasonable level. Secondly, is Baku not more of an OtBP destination rather than a DotM??? -- Tim (writeme!) 06:43, 13 June 2007 (EDT)
- Fair point about other cities, but the largest city and national capital of a reasonable-sized, strategically-placed country, with a city population of 2,000,000 or so, doesn't really seem OtBP to me. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 12:25, 13 June 2007 (EDT)
- Hmmm maybe, but I personally consider Azerbaijan off the beaten path as it is most definitely off the path trodden by your average traveller... -- Tim (writeme!) 12:37, 13 June 2007 (EDT)
- Being OtBP is a relative question — the next one scheduled has a population of 6.2 million, but (aside from us obsessive travelers) nobody's ever heard of it! Jpatokal 13:15, 13 June 2007 (EDT)
- Good article. I'd support it for OtBP given the region's obscurity as a travel destination, though I'd like to see some verbiage to accompany at least some of the MoS-licious data about what I can expect to find at the listed bars, cafes and restaurants. Gorilla Jones 13:44, 13 June 2007 (EDT)
- Hmmm maybe, but I personally consider Azerbaijan off the beaten path as it is most definitely off the path trodden by your average traveller... -- Tim (writeme!) 12:37, 13 June 2007 (EDT)
- Fair point about other cities, but the largest city and national capital of a reasonable-sized, strategically-placed country, with a city population of 2,000,000 or so, doesn't really seem OtBP to me. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 12:25, 13 June 2007 (EDT)
- My philosophy about determining whether or not a place is an OtBP destination includes the question – how easy is it to get into the place? Lufthansa has three flights a week from FRA, British Airways appears to have daily flights from London, however, a round trip flight seems to cost $1,400+. Plus, visitors need a visa to enter Azerbaijan. It's possible for travelers to get a visa at the Baku airport, however, you'll need to get a visa before your arrival if you intend to cross the border in another way. The mere logistics of planning a trip to Azerbaijan (let alone Baku) is daunting enough to say it's not a DoTM candidate. Even if someone suggested this as a OtBP candidate I could not support its candidacy because it doesn't meet MoS (even generally). Specifically, the problems are not all listings have addresses, or at the very least directions. Plus, there are some listings with absolutely no descriptions, which doesn't help me and I absolutely need information that will help my stay. Until then, I do not support. -- Sapphire • (Talk) • 13:52, 13 June 2007 (EDT)
- Would support for OtBP after some clean up. There is still too much use of second person language and a lack of addresses - almost there...WindHorse 12:10, 14 June 2007 (EDT)
- Could ya'll let us know what needs to be changed to make the Baku and other Azerbaijan pages ready for OtBP nominations? I want to make it as good of a page as possible. Thanks! Cupcakecommander 08:39, 18 June 2007 (EDT)
- Sure, for a city of two million I'm flabbergasted that there are so few activities and sites for visitors to visit. Even Cincinnati, a city of 300,000+ has more activities and sites for travelers to visit than what's currently listed in the Baku guide. I'd be stunned if there wasn't far more to tell our readers about. I'm also having a big problem with the "Get in" info. Under the "Ferry section" it lists Russia and Iran, but doesn't elaborate on how to get from Iran/Russia to Baku. Also, there needs to be more descriptions of restaurants, hotels, activities, and sights. -- Sapphire • (Talk) • 17:05, 18 June 2007 (EDT)
The growth of this article has been just stellar lately, and it also gets extra brownie points for being a good cold winter destination: the Harbin Ice Festival, held every January, is a major tourism draw. Some formatting nits remain, but User:Rogerhc has been doing a great job whipping this into shape. Jpatokal 02:22, 12 June 2007 (EDT)
- Almost, but not quite. There are still a number of grammar goofs, and any chance of getting a map up? Fix these and I'll support, unequivocally. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 09:14, 12 June 2007 (EDT)
- My concerns have been addressed (apart from the map, which would still be nice but we can do without it), so support. January? -- Bill-on-the-Hill 17:02, 26 October 2007 (EDT)
- Almost support. I took a pass at cleaning it up, but it'll need more. It's remarkably comprehensive, but needs hours/prices/locations for the See section. Also, the Russian architectural influence is mentioned in passing, but it's several paragraphs into the article before we hear anything nice about the place (the summer climate). Gorilla Jones 11:19, 14 June 2007 (EDT)
- Agree with above comments. It is near the top and just needs a little extra effort to get it onto the peak. Will nominate for COtW. WindHorse 12:12, 14 June 2007 (EDT)
Boracay Island
The Philippines is comprise of 7,100 and more islands yet none of these had been nominated at least once since 2004 compared to other countries in Southeast Asia (maybe due to lack of promotion or perhaps unnoticed). This country has lots to offer: one of them is the white-sand beach Boracay. I nominate the destination (not because it is one of the few good travel guides here for the Philippines) to be featured on April 2008 because the country is on its hottest summer on that month and is ideal for beach-lovers. Alas 18:59, 3 November 2007 (EDT)
- Contentwise the article is good, but the style needs work. Restaurants and hotels should be split into Budget/Mid-range/Splurge, and many if not most of the entries need formatting. Jpatokal 23:39, 3 November 2007 (EDT)
- I'd already nominated this for OtBP (below) but would support it for DotM once the tidying that Jani recommends is done. I'll have a go. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 18:37, 1 January 2008 (EST)
Good article for a continent we haven't featured much. Not sure of the best time to visit. -- DanielC 17:34, 25 April 2007 (EDT)
- I'd like to see the non-listing aspect of this article fleshed out a bit more first. - Todd VerBeek 17:52, 25 April 2007 (EDT)
- Good, but not good enough. Eat and Sleep listings need prices, Sleep should also be split into Bud/Mid/Spl. Drink section needs a little more info. Jpatokal 18:33, 25 April 2007 (EDT)
- Paarl is a major tourist destination and definitely not off the beaten path. A large number of tourist than visit Cape Town also visit Paarl and the surrounding vineyards. If featured it should be under Destination of the month rather than Off the beaten path. It is however a a bit of a horrible article consisting of little more than listings. As one of the oldest towns in South Africa, situated in a beautiful location it really should include some prose to describe the history and the area. As it stands now it definitely does not inspire anyone to visit. --NJR_ZA 01:34, 26 November 2007 (EST)
Probably the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide out there on a famously "closed" city. Mentally OtBP, but physically DotM-sized, so I'll pip for DotM. Summer in Saudi is brutal, but anything between Oct-Apr or so should be fine. Jpatokal 01:04, 8 May 2008 (EDT)
- I think this is clearly better for OtBP than DotM. We've treated Dalian in OtBP rather than DotM and criticized Baku (also a significant business-travel city) as DotM, and they too have populations in the millions. Raw size is not the key determinant of DotM/OtBP; I thought we'd established that already. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 09:58, 8 May 2008 (EDT)
- Yes, but I'm not pipping Riyadh as DoTM on size alone. Sure, it's not a tourist destination, but as the capital of the largest and wealthiest state in the Middle East it's a very important business destination that also hosts a sizable expat community, not to mention several million foreign workers. FWIW, I think Baku is also a DotM (c'mon, if you've got direct flights from Heathrow and Frankfurt...), and these days I'd probably put Dalian as DotM as well. Jpatokal 02:35, 9 May 2008 (EDT)
- Support. I could see it going for either dotm or otbp, though the latter is a bit western-centric – cacahuate talk 16:52, 21 June 2008 (EDT)
Great article, well balanced and especially July is the best time to visit since they have the Ohrid Summer Festival. (One of the best music events held under open skies in The Antique Theater overlooking the lake, is Aug 2nd).
" Archaeological finds indicate that Ohrid is one of the oldest human settlements in all of Europe. The lake itself is over three million years old. Ohrid town is first mentioned in Greek documents from 353 B.C.E., when it was known as Lychnidos - or, "the city of light." ". Read it and experience it...
- Support. I was there last year and this destination is "must-feel" in a life time, and the article is true to it.Hoh 18:18, 19 June 2008 (EDT)
- Support. Yes looks like a good article and the place seems unique and interesting, why not.
- I Support it. Very interesting and objectively written article. Definitely support, go with it. But I noticed there are few good pictures in the article, do you think this is the best one to have on the main page? I am not sure, I could not put my finger on the best one.Celia 21:47, 19 June 2008 (EDT)
- Oppose. Looks like a lovely destination, but at first glance: the "get around" section is blank, "see" listings lack any directional or contact info, no "buy" listings, no address/directional info for "eat" listings, no "drink" listings, the Wikitravel:External links policy is violated numerous times, all listings should be listingified, "sleep" listings should have price listings, the photo gallery violates Wikitravel:Small city article template. Moreover, shoving this into the July slot without even waiting a week to see if anyone objects to this as the DotM was totally inappropriate, and against the rules set on this page. --Peter Talk 23:25, 19 June 2008 (EDT)
- Support These are minor structural changes that you are welcomed to go and make Peter. The article is however full of substance, is objective and easy to navigate and it will be a pity not to be featured in July when most events there happen. As for people being able to comment, it has been on the wikitravel site for some time and people have modified it for a long time. There are "buys" listings and as I understand the listed places are well famous there, while street addresses not so much, so the name is more than enough. I think what one has to have in mind is that different places have different distribution of priorities and information and a good article should reflect that, as does this one.
- No, those are not minor problems. This page is about showcasing good articles, not just nice places to go. Jpatokal 06:42, 22 June 2008 (EDT)
- Support These are minor structural changes that you are welcomed to go and make Peter. The article is however full of substance, is objective and easy to navigate and it will be a pity not to be featured in July when most events there happen. As for people being able to comment, it has been on the wikitravel site for some time and people have modified it for a long time. There are "buys" listings and as I understand the listed places are well famous there, while street addresses not so much, so the name is more than enough. I think what one has to have in mind is that different places have different distribution of priorities and information and a good article should reflect that, as does this one.
- Oppose. First of all, you're only allowed to vote support once. Secondly, the article is ineligible for the reasons that Peter listed. Those are not "minor structural changes" - they're requirements. There's a lot of good writing in the article, but a lot of articles on this site have a lot of good writing - the ones we feature are the ones where someone has done the hard, boring work that's really useful to the traveler, like finding addresses and opening hours and prices. Since you keep promoting objectivity as a virtue of the article, you may wish to review Wikitravel's Be fair and Tone. As I understand it, they're planning to include the month of July in 2009 as well, so you may be able to have it in shape by then. (Note that Mount Fuji has been in queue since April 2007.) Gorilla Jones 08:26, 20 June 2008 (EDT)
- Support I just explained at the Fuji section since it is just a matter of timing and both are good articles, lets have Ohrid in July and Mount Fuji in August. Ohrid Summer Festival in July looks great and the technical polishing I will try to do please join me. Miko 09:19, 20 June 2008 (EDT)
- Not yet. Interesting article, but it needs serious editing. (BTW, please sign your contributions to this discussion.) -- Bill-on-the-Hill 11:44, 20 June 2008 (EDT)
- Incidentally, once the concerns about readiness have been resolved, I see this more as OtBP than DotM. No town (as opposed to "park") that we have featured for DotM since the creation of OtBP has had a population as small as Ohrid's 42,000 (Wikipedia), and the "beaten path" in Macedonia lies elsewhere (e.g. Skopje). I could definitely see this article as OtBP for June 2009, once it's been cleaned up; that's exactly the right timing for the summer festival. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 13:46, 21 June 2008 (EDT)
- On this point I do agree with the nominators -- Ohrid (the entire lake area, not just the town) is Macedonia's top draw and definitely the most destination-y place in a rather OtBP country. But this, too, should be sorted out better: is the article's focus the town of Ohrid or the region of Ohrid? Jpatokal 06:35, 22 June 2008 (EDT)
- Incidentally, once the concerns about readiness have been resolved, I see this more as OtBP than DotM. No town (as opposed to "park") that we have featured for DotM since the creation of OtBP has had a population as small as Ohrid's 42,000 (Wikipedia), and the "beaten path" in Macedonia lies elsewhere (e.g. Skopje). I could definitely see this article as OtBP for June 2009, once it's been cleaned up; that's exactly the right timing for the summer festival. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 13:46, 21 June 2008 (EDT)
- Support. I have been in Ohrid few years ago and I know entire Skopje goes there in the summer, so it is definitely the "beaten path" in Macedonia. (Is Mount Fuji more populated than Ohrid?) What needs to be cleaned up to have it ready for July? Because as it stands now we have two mountain destinations, so to add diversity and accommodate that Ohrid is most interesting in July, I would also push for clean up changes in the Ohrid article and have it in July, and Mount Fuji in August. ElenaJ 16:17, 21 June 2008 (EDT)
- Not yet. It definitely has potential, but I also agree with everything Peter says above... once those things are fixed I'd support for OTBP in an appropriate season. Also, Elena/Hoh/Celia, etc, please stick to one user account, you aren't accomplishing anything by voting under multiple usernames – cacahuate talk 17:11, 21 June 2008 (EDT)
- To clarify on Cacahuate's point, we don't use majority rule voting on Wikitravel, we work by consensus. Moreover, if you read that consensus article, you'll understand that simply voicing an opinion isn't relevant, you need to make arguments per policy or established practice. --Peter Talk 17:27, 21 June 2008 (EDT)
San Diego
While we've been dithering over some frankly marginal DotMs, this one has been quietly turned into one of the very best huge-city compilations of articles that we have, and it covers an unusually attractive city for the visitor. It's long overdue to be featured. Unlike many US cities, it "works" as a DotM practically year-round; October/November, maybe? -- Bill-on-the-Hill 12:05, 20 June 2008 (EDT)
- Support. Amazing article, and there's a great photo too. Three cheers to PerryPlanet for putting in the elbow grease for this! Jpatokal 04:23, 21 June 2008 (EDT)
- Support. What was once an over-districtified nightmare has gotten a nice makeover and is looking much much nicer... good work planet perry – cacahuate talk 16:38, 21 June 2008 (EDT)
- Ah, shucks. I supposed I'm biased, but I'll Support. Hopefully, being the DotM will bring some more much-needed attention to the San Diego articles, cause there's still a whole lot more to do before these guides become truly fantastic. PerryPlanet 13:13, 22 June 2008 (EDT)
San Francisco
This should be separated from San Diego, to avoid an overload of California sans destinations. But I think it's already up to DotM status, and is improving exponentially. I'd certainly understand, though, if Asterix & John want to wait to feature it until they've finished what they set out to do. I'm guessing winter would be a nice time to feature this one. --Peter Talk 00:52, 17 August 2008 (EDT)
- Support, but not until some time in '09. This complex of articles is prime DotM material already. I'd personally suggest spring rather than winter, but in any event, not before February, just to spread Lotus Land out a little. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 15:28, 17 August 2008 (EDT)
One of the major destinations in Germany, with a very well written article. It lacks a map, and needs an external links attack, but otherwise looks very much up to DotM standards, I think. Don't know when would be best to feature. --Peter Talk 01:23, 19 August 2008 (EDT)
Not a huge tourism destination (which is why it seems ok to go without districts), but one of England's biggest cities, and a major business hub. The article looks borderline perfect and the maps are jaw-dropping. Weather on this island is always rainy and a little chilly, and the main draws are nightlife, shopping, and proximity to nearby destinations, so it doesn't really matter when we feature it. --Peter Talk 01:23, 19 August 2008 (EDT)
- Meh. The article is certainly well done, but the city is not very appealing. We could use this in a pinch, but I'd rather give precedence to more "interesting" destinations if suitable articles can be found. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 23:13, 19 August 2008 (EDT)
Phnom Penh
Would be nice to have a cope section, for a notoriously wearing travel destination, but otherwise the article looks great. It's the destination, where you will undoubtedly wind up, in Cambodia, and a great place to try out machine guns & rocket propelled grenades on the cheap. The obvious "get out" destination is Angkor, and that's a previous DotM in its own right. Dry season is November-March, so that's the time to feature it. --Peter Talk 01:23, 19 August 2008 (EDT)
- Support. Map would be nice, but the rest is very good. Jpatokal 08:01, 24 August 2008 (EDT)
Nominations for Off the Beaten Path
This article is very good and gives a good insight into the Medieval Capital of Ireland. Its small nature, I feel, qualifies it for Off the BEaten Track. As a resident of Kilkenny, I feel that it deserves the opportunity to be on this list.
The article contains many nice photos and detailed descriptions of Hotels and ways of getting in and, of course, things to to.
It is a guide article.
- Close. There are a few edits that need to be done -- contact info and hours for restaurants, typo repair, ideally adding a map -- before I'd support it unequivocally, but all are doable. Let's keep an eye on this one to see how it develops; it's definitely a reasonable candidate. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 18:37, 6 September 2008 (EDT)
- New information on eat has been added, with new maps and photographs.
- Another map copyright issue on this one. Please respond at the shared:vfd page. --Peter Talk 10:47, 7 September 2008 (EDT)
This article is full of beautiful pictures and excellent detail of one of Europe's most unheard of tourist resorts, for the Westerners at least. Balatonfüred, Lake Balaton, has a beautiful charm and is one of Hungary's oldest Spa Towns. Surrounded by stunning countryside and mountains, yet still posessing a waterpark and an amazing town bustling with life, this surely is the destination of alifetime.
The Article has Guide Status and contains maps and indeed travel information.
- Both maps in this article have been recommended for deletion on shared. Please address this issue there. --Peter Talk 19:00, 4 September 2008 (EDT)
Both Maps have now been deleted, with a new legal one put in place.
A small village in the mountains of Bhutan. Accessible by road - one full day from the capital Thimphu and two days from the border. There are no addresses in Bhutan, so hotels are just listed by name. Jakar is a summer only destination, and is being offered as an alternative to Windsor (Ontario) as there has been some reservations about featuring this border town. If people prefer to feature Windsor, then this can be slushed until a future summer. I'll add climate info over the next few days. WindHorse 02:50, 17 June 2007 (EDT)
Don't support.Many sections of the article are still too skeletony: there are no real restaurant listings, and the hotel listings are rudimentary. Jpatokal 03:02, 17 June 2007 (EDT)- There aren't any real restaurants or cafes except for those in the hotels. It is a very small village with just one main street. In addition, tours to Bhutan can only be booked through a travel agency, and so guests have no/little say in which hotel they will stay. For them, accommodation is just in an international standard hotel. The important thing for Bhutan is info on attractions. Anyway, I am just pointing out the differences in defining articles for Bhutan than other countries, but agree that the current lack of info about hotels and restaurants/cafes may not look good on an article being show cased on the front page. I'll give it some thought... Anyway, we still need to think of an alternative for Windsor if that is the way consensus flows. I'll nominate Thimphu (later withdrawn), but I think we may run into the same difficulty. 'Drink' is empty, but I can add a few listings. WindHorse 03:13, 17 June 2007 (EDT)
- OK, I'll withdraw my objection. Still needs a little cleanup though (eg. removing unused headers). Jpatokal 14:37, 15 March 2008 (EDT)
- Up-dated and added info. Jakar is a suitable candidate for any slot from May to October. WindHorse 22:24, 15 March 2008 (EDT)
- Support. Nicely written article and seems a good candidate for the vacant September slot - also a first for this Himalayan kingdom. Frequenttrekker 10:18, 3 April 2008 (EDT)
- OK, I'll withdraw my objection. Still needs a little cleanup though (eg. removing unused headers). Jpatokal 14:37, 15 March 2008 (EDT)
- There aren't any real restaurants or cafes except for those in the hotels. It is a very small village with just one main street. In addition, tours to Bhutan can only be booked through a travel agency, and so guests have no/little say in which hotel they will stay. For them, accommodation is just in an international standard hotel. The important thing for Bhutan is info on attractions. Anyway, I am just pointing out the differences in defining articles for Bhutan than other countries, but agree that the current lack of info about hotels and restaurants/cafes may not look good on an article being show cased on the front page. I'll give it some thought... Anyway, we still need to think of an alternative for Windsor if that is the way consensus flows. I'll nominate Thimphu (later withdrawn), but I think we may run into the same difficulty. 'Drink' is empty, but I can add a few listings. WindHorse 03:13, 17 June 2007 (EDT)
Nicely turned out article on a small city in Denmark with some attractions. I'm not sure there really are "Off the Beaten Path" locales in western Europe, but this one seems to qualify, and we're probably overdue for an OtBP there. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 16:02, 3 August 2007 (EDT)
- Support. Some listings could use more detail, but overall it seems to cover the destination well. Good OtBP candidate. Gorilla Jones 19:42, 3 August 2007 (EDT)
- Support. I presume summer is best? Jpatokal 06:30, 15 February 2008 (EST)
- Support. Anywhere from May til September would fit, if it get's nominated i'll work on it a bit too - would love to see a Danish destination :) Sertmann 18:35, 4 September 2008 (EDT)
Spring Green
Has a couple of very interesting attractions and some small-town, away-from-the-interstate charm. Might be too small to be featured, but it's a nice weekend trip. Could work for December (there are Christmas festivities in town, and the House on the Rock supposedly goes all out for Christmas), otherwise a warm weather month. The major article for the region, Madison, is in reasonably good shape. Gorilla Jones 19:38, 3 August 2007 (EDT)
- Not yet - I don't know if being too small is a problem - we've had Berneray as OtBP and that article covers 10 sq km and has just 128 residents. However there are a few problems - we need a few more things to do listed either in See/Do or the Get Out section, a bit more info in the get in section (e.g. nearest airport) and some more info about the town as a whole. I also like to read about places before I visit, so some general pre-visit info and history about the town would be nice. Also there needs to be more details about the hiking trails and canoe trips. If we get this to a reasonable standard, then maybe it would be a good candidate for when the American Playhouse Theatre does their annual outdoor Shakespeare festival? -- Tim (writeme!) 09:06, 15 August 2007 (EDT)
- Support. I don't see anything wrong with the article? It seems to have something in all the main sections, and just being small isn't really a problem for OtBP. Jpatokal 06:30, 15 February 2008 (EST)
- Support -- reluctantly. I had an experience very close to this town that makes it difficult for me to recommend any site in southwestern Wisconsin for visits. However, that was probably an isolated case, the article is well done, and House-on-the-Rock is just weird enough to be good OtBP fodder, so I'll lay aside my personal distaste for the area and say yes. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 19:16, 21 June 2008 (EDT)
- Support. Spring Green makes for a fantastic OtbP in my estimation. It should definitely be featured May – October, since the tours of the Taliesin Estate only run during those months. The article could use a little polishing, but I think that will probably happen before next May. --Peter Talk 00:45, 17 August 2008 (EDT)
Hitchhiking in Japan
I'm not even going to pretend to be partial about this: this is and continues to be one of my favorite articles, and it's pretty OTBP. Best anytime in spring (Mach-June) or fall (Sep-Nov). Jpatokal 06:49, 15 October 2007 (EDT)
- Support. Put it in April and let travelers hitchhike south to north with the cherry blossoms. Gorilla Jones 20:37, 2 November 2007 (EDT)
- Support, but remember that an "April" OtBP doesn't start until April 15. I suspect it'd be better in March, for exactly Marc's reason. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 22:15, 2 November 2007 (EDT)
- Support. Just wanted to get my support in on this one—along with the Japan article, this was the first Wikitravel article I read! --Peter Talk 01:08, 19 June 2008 (EDT)
Fascinating article that almost suffers from a TMI problem. There's a lot of stuff here that it would be hard to find in a dead-trees travel guide. Question for discussion: is this place OtBP or DotM? Either way, it looks interesting (in a touristy sort of way...). -- Bill-on-the-Hill 11:34, 27 October 2007 (EDT)
- Is this a place where addresses don't matter? It has plenty of listings and descriptions but not much in the way of where places are. Gorilla Jones 20:37, 2 November 2007 (EDT)
- Boracay is one of the Phils' top tourist draws, so I think DotM would be more appropriate. Jpatokal 06:26, 15 February 2008 (EST)
Buffalo National River
A forever pristine environment, located well out of sight from Little Rock, Arkansas or Springfield, Missouri.
- Not yet. The seeds of a very good OtBP are there, but it's awfully wordy, has barely sufficient Eat/Drink information, and needs some MoS work. (However, I wouldn't bother replacing the maps, even though they're out of compliance with our standards; they "work" because of the unusual nature of this destination.) A campaign to get the article cleaned up in time for spring 2009 would be well received. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 09:43, 1 July 2008 (EDT)
This would be a great first Mongolian OtBP, and there's a gorgeous lead pic to boot. The content is there, but the article still needs some MoS work. Jpatokal 03:16, 16 April 2008 (EDT)
- Support. Just about the model of what an OtBP article should be, and the MoS work isn't all that big a deal (although it should be done). When's the best time? -- Bill-on-the-Hill 11:48, 20 June 2008 (EDT)
Great little article. With a little polishing this could be our first Caribbean OtBP! Jpatokal 09:38, 30 April 2008 (EDT)
- Let's see the polishing first. There's rather little contact information for Eat/Sleep/Drink and it needs a map. The idea of a Caribbean OtBP is indeed appealing, but Virgin Gorda (next entry) is closer to ready. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 18:06, 20 May 2008 (EDT)
- Truely of the beaten path Caribbean destination. Very specific and insightful article. While you may see other Caribbean islands nominated, it doesn't get more OtBP than Saba. With a complete article and an abundance of resources, why not?--AZGSB9 18:03, 29. May 2008 (EDT)
- Support, with one caveat—there should be at least one shop named under buy. If we move forward with this as an OtBP, I'll see if I can put together a map (if it's possible!). --Peter Talk 21:52, 10 September 2008 (EDT)
Virgin Gorda
Another Caribbean OtBP suggestion with a very solid and properly formatted article. The only thing missing at all would be a map, and I'd be happy to take a stab at one if we do decide to feature this article. --Peter Talk 16:55, 20 May 2008 (EDT)
- Support, if you can get that map done. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 18:06, 20 May 2008 (EDT)
- Support. Looks good to me. Gorilla Jones 08:30, 20 June 2008 (EDT)
- Support. I'm feeling done with the article for now, it's got a shiny map, and Roger was kind enough to go over it and make sure everything is accurate. AFAIK it's gorgeous year-round, so I say feature it whenever we need to fill a slot. --Peter Talk 23:59, 22 June 2008 (EDT)
- Support! Gorgeous map and pics – cacahuate talk 00:00, 23 June 2008 (EDT)
- Strong Support. What a wonderful article, for OTB. -126.96.36.199 18:06, 18 August 2008 (EDT)
Saint Martins Island
I'd prefer to just nominate the entire country of Bangladesh for otbp, but it's not up to snuff... sooo, I'll settle for this gorgeous little island, the jewel of the country, nestled remotely in the far south off the coast of Myanmar. It's otbp2. There's not much at all missing from the article, though it may look spartan... what may look incomplete is actually just non-existent. This would be great for the December slot – cacahuate talk 18:00, 21 June 2008 (EDT)
- Support. Wow! I didn't even know this place existed. A map would be nice, but other than that it looks pretty good to me. Jpatokal 06:32, 22 June 2008 (EDT)
- Support. Well done and certainly OtBP-ish. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 09:32, 1 July 2008 (EDT)
Preah Vihear
Off the beaten path but certainly in the news; just named a UNESCO World Heritage site and Thailand and Cambodia are still squabbling over it. Now has a gorgeous new map from Wikimedia Commons. Good more or less any time of the year, perhaps best in the winter though. Jpatokal 05:49, 8 July 2008 (EDT)
- Undecided. If "Thailand and Cambodia are still squabbling over it," is it really a good idea to recommend travel to it? How serious is the "squabbling"? Please advise. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 08:54, 8 July 2008 (EDT)
- Not particularly serious. Thailand occasionally closes off access for a day or two, but it's fully accessible from the Cambodian side (if rather harder to get to). Jpatokal 04:08, 12 July 2008 (EDT)
- You're positive? This article kinda caught my attention... -- Bill-on-the-Hill 12:00, 20 July 2008 (EDT)
- Not particularly serious. Thailand occasionally closes off access for a day or two, but it's fully accessible from the Cambodian side (if rather harder to get to). Jpatokal 04:08, 12 July 2008 (EDT)
- Undecided. If "Thailand and Cambodia are still squabbling over it," is it really a good idea to recommend travel to it? How serious is the "squabbling"? Please advise. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 08:54, 8 July 2008 (EDT)
- I thought we called that "OtBP". Jpatokal 08:56, 4 August 2008 (EDT)
- "Off," not "On," and "Beaten," not "Bombarded," "Besieged," "Battlefield..." -- Bill-on-the-Hill 11:57, 4 August 2008 (EDT)
- I thought we called that "OtBP". Jpatokal 08:56, 4 August 2008 (EDT)
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
It's always good to feature more articles on Oz, and this one does a fine job with a famously out-of-the-way feature, describing some of the other stuff in the vicinity besides Uluru itself. January/February? -- Bill-on-the-Hill 12:57, 24 July 2008 (EDT)
- Support. However, the article suggest that Dec-Jan is brutal, and July-Sep is the best time to go. Jpatokal 08:05, 24 August 2008 (EDT)
Falkland Islands
Our guide to the Falkland Islands is absurdly good. There are a couple outlines in the dozen or so articles covered here, but the rest are as complete as they could be within reason. Anyway, it's way off the beaten path, and I think it shows off what we do here pretty well. --Peter Talk 03:17, 5 August 2008 (EDT)
- Been done, unfortunately. Back before OtBP was a separate item, the Falklands were a DotM, in November 2005. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 09:41, 5 August 2008 (EDT)
I've been meaning to finish the translation of this one for a while, and I think it highlights some spectacular possibilities for Wikitravel, in the translation of articles written by locals from destinations around the world that are not covered by existing guides. This city would get at best 2-3 pages in any Russia guide, and I'm pretty sure no English-language guides exist to just the city itself. It's a fascinating destination with reindeer-blood-vodka, natural ice caves used for cryogenics, dog sledding, Yakut national culture and cuisine, expeditions to the Northern Sea and Northern Mountains, wild Siberian nightlife, and some seriously cold temperatures—it's considered the coldest city in the world. The best time to visit is during the late summer, especially around the Ysyaakh festival, but I'd recommend we put it up for a freezing cold New Year's OtBP. The coldest city in the world has plenty to see, but the most interesting thing to do may be to simply experience what it's like to live in such a freakishly cold environment. Lastly, what's an OtBP without being accessible only by 2 of the world's most dangerous roads? --Peter Talk 21:11, 17 August 2008 (EDT)
- Support. Good article on an exotic place, and the fact that it's translated from the Russian article should be a plus, interwiki-style. Karasho!-- Bill-on-the-Hill 23:15, 18 August 2008 (EDT)
- Support for all the reasons outlined by Peter WindHorse 00:57, 19 August 2008 (EDT)
A really good article on a small place. Best time is May to September I presume. -- DanielC 14:59, 11 September 2008 (EDT)


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Judy Sobeloff has led writing activities for people of all ages, ranging from preschoolers to senior citizens, and in a variety of settings, including schools and colleges and sidewalks, a Jewish Community Center, and a center for forensic psychiatry. Her writing has appeared or is forthcoming in American Short Fiction, Controlled Burn, Zone 3, Phoebe, Response, The Detroit Jewish News, and The South Carolina Review and she is coauthor of The Co-op Cookbook. Describe a transformative process that has occurred in your own practice as an artist or in a past residency as a teaching artist. During a workshop series for adults, I saw that a participant who had expressed a desire beforehand to write about a personal tragedy was not doing so. In talking together we realized that she would need special conditions in place to feel safe enough, and we began a process of working together which allowed her to feel trust that her work would meet with acceptance. Despite having never written creatively before, she was then able to delve into her experience and write several pieces, sharing drafts with other participants with whom she felt particularly comfortable, each of whom offered genuine encouragement and support. When her work was read aloud by others at our public reading, the audience of over 100 people shifted from appreciative laughter to stunned and respectful silence. This participant reported that being able to write these pieces diminished the loathing in her grief and left her feeling lighter. I was moved by her report that it was the climate of inspiration and acceptance in the workshop that helped her feel she had the necessary support to write these pieces. When have you been able to recognize learning taking place? I recognize learning taking place when I see students writing longer pieces, beginning more new pieces, and when I see them taking risks either in subject matter or in their willingness to share their work with others. I often see initially reticent students lose their shyness in the process of their writing and leave all shyness behind; I also see students who might at first seem to have a hard time settling down becoming completely engaged. I see students stories taking on more complex characterizations, and in the case of very young students, building off themes used in the stories of their peers as they develop a common language. I see learning in the students growing excitement and willingness to participate, in the hush that falls over the room as they are absorbed in worlds of their own creation. In using a variety of exercisesverbal and physical in addition to written onesI am able to see every individual student have an opportunity to shine. I am constantly reminded how people can do way more than others think possible as I see students of all ages and abilities burst through any limitations I might unwittingly imagine for them. What excites your imagination and in turn how does your work excite imagination for your audience? To maximize creativity, I try not to know where my work is going before I start writing, so that I can let the characters guide the action rather than vice versa. I tend to be excited by work that is more image-driven or character-driven than plot-driven, by writing that takes an odd or unexpected turn. Audience members have commented that they appreciate the vivid and surprising imagery in my work. What characteristics mark a successful collaboration for you? For me successful collaboration occurs when students begin participating eagerly, when they take on leadership roles to the fullest extent possible, and when I see that the skills and methods I'm teaching can continue to be used regularly by teachers and students after the residency. How do you foster creativity, both in your own work and as a teaching artist? I try to be responsive to students' needs when I'm teaching, allowing for spontaneity and keeping myself and the students open to discovery as much as possible. Both in my own work and when teaching, I foster creativity by creating an atmosphere of trust and acceptance and improvisation, where early drafts do not have to be "good" or make sense and where students can't do an exercise "wrong." I handwrite early drafts, using a computer only when a piece is just about done, and I try to keep the writing process fun and playful both for myself and for students. Three key understandings of this discipline are:
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At PROTS we have two types of Field Trips.
The ones with tourists as narrated in the previous page and the ones that are organized by students themselves
The variety of these trips is huge.
- Short weekend trips or excursions around Arusha.
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I hope you will all continue to support me and respect my decisions as well. I'm so sorry to let you down like this, but Surviving will not be left like this! It's just on a break... a longer than usual break.
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Anne Pachan, the Cincinnati native who's now in NYC designing divine swimwear for Cala Ossidiana (the brand she created), just emailed me with some AMAZING pics of some of the suits that she'll be featuring in our May 17 "Fun in the Sun" swimwear fashion show! I thought I was excited about this event after […]
Swimwear Fashion Show Sneak Peek
04/30/12 at 11:36pm by amyscalia | Comments
Night in White Video Recap
04/30/12 at 4:30pm by amyscalia | Comments
My friend Troy with McDaniel Media put together this awesome video of our Night in White event! So, if you missed the event click here to see pics and how much we raised, and then watch the below video to see the fashions and fun from our fab event!
Spring Trends from Wardrobe Therapy!
04/30/12 at 9:44am by amyscalia | Comments
My friend, Ivy Pitzer, recently became the local rep for a business called Wardrobe Therapy! This is such exciting news… especially if you've ever stood in front of your closet – full of clothes – and thought "I have NOTHING to wear!!" Basically, Wardrobe Therapy helps both men and women with styling assistance and advice. […]
Warehouse B Sneak Peek
04/27/12 at 6:56pm by amyscalia | Comments
I got an email from a place called "Warehouse B" the other day, inviting me to come to a blogger tour through their new store in Tri-County. I went to their site and it looked like a closeout warehouse for electronics and appliances. Sounded interesting, so I thought what the heck… I'll go! I had […]
Humanitarian League Pamper Party
04/27/12 at 12:35pm by amyscalia | Comments
My friend Jan Malley, founder of the Little Red School House, is involved in The Humanitarian League Charity Foundation. It's an awesome organization that improves the lives of children and companion animals. Last September, I went to their "Diva Day," which the league hosts every other year as their big fundraiser. It featured faux furs […]
Fabushoe Friday: Blaine's Menswear Shoe Collection
04/27/12 at 8:00am by amyscalia | Comments
We all know I'm slightly addicted to shoes. I do my weekly Fabushoe Friday… my parents met in the Sears shoe department… and my husband has even more shoes that me (we're a perfect PAIR… get it?! haha!). I went to the Blaine's Menswear event, put on by Cincinnati Profile (i.e., men's version of Cincy […]
Night in White Recap, Krombholz Survey
04/26/12 at 7:32am by amyscalia | Comments
This year's Night in White event was AMAZING! The best one yet! There was even a downpour, but that didn't dampen our fun! We had a huge crowd inside and out (where we had a big party tent, dance floor, and live band). The fashion show was inside, and it was incredible! I loved all […]
Wedding Dress Preservation = Chic Swag!
04/26/12 at 12:10am by amyscalia | Comments
Even though it's hailing out right now (what's up with that by the way…wasn't it just 80 in March?) Spring is officially here, Summer will be here before we know it, and that means wedding season is upon us! If you or someone you know is getting married or recently got married, make sure you […]
Swimwear Fashion Show May 17
04/25/12 at 8:00pm by amyscalia | Comments
I know, I know. A swimsuit isn't anything we want to think about right now (especially as I sit here eating a pint of Graeter's). The only thing that actually makes "bathing suit season" sound remotely good right now (other than a Corona with an ocean view) is shopping for my new beach-bound fashions! Swimwear, […]
Bajon Salon & Spa Mother's Day Deal!
04/23/12 at 10:17am by amyscalia | Comments
Bajon Salon and Spa let us in on a cool little secret. They've partnered with some West Chester restaurants for a new Pamper & Dine deal. Here's how it works: get mom a $100 gift certificate from Bajon Salon and Spa (either online or in-store) and you'll get FREE dining deals from Marriott North River […]
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I trust the rules of the road. But I verify what motorists are really going to do before I commit to a maneuver. This morning, I was on a two-lane road, complete with typical double yellow "no passing" lines. I'd signaled and was setting up for my left turn onto another street and a car was behind. Doing the second head check, that dweeb was going to pass me, even with my left arm hung out for the world to see. Sure enough, the driver passed right where I would have been fully leaned over.
I'm not sure why a motorist feels the need to make an illegal pass where a cyclist is clearly going to make a left turn, but it happens more often than would seem logical. Maybe they're like Great White Sharks and their eyes get covered up right before the strike.
Trust, but verify. Reagan was talking about nuclear arms, but he could have been talking about traffic just as easily. I don't know, maybe the driver didn't notice my signal. It was still pretty dark. Maybe I need to get some LED bracelets or something...
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