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Gearing up for summer travel has got me thinking. I'm thinking about sleeping. Tiny babies: Believe me, anyone who weighs less than 15 lbs does not require a real bed. Newborns can sleep in their bucket-style infant car seats overnight. (Or not sleep, as the case may be.) I also like to give a little dose of infant massage right before bed in a strange place to really knock the baby out.
Big babies and toddlers: I love the pack 'n play style travel cribs. If driving, go ahead and shove it in the trunk. If flying, borrow or rent one at your destination. Bring familiar security objects and sheets from home to make the bed on the road smell and feel more like home. We also travel with a white noise machine to cover those mysterious travel noises. Big toddlers and preschoolers: Let the fun begin! If we're traveling to friends' homes, we can often use a sleeping bag on a rug. But if we're in a hotel (with questionably clean carpet), I like to build a "nest" out of sheets, blankets, and towels. Its fun for the kids to sleep in a special nest too. Win-win. We also travel with our favorite flashlights and nightlights to ease those midnight runs to the potty.
Have you invented any creative sleep places for your kids while traveling? Anything that absolutely didn't work?
- By Guest Blogger Heather from Rookie Moms
My son is practically an angel, from what I know about 6-year old boys. He likes to draw, do art projects, and play the guitar. He has no interest in superheroes, martial arts, or baseball. He has won eight awards for good behavior in as many weeks of school. He is a chronic sign-maker who makes labels for everything in the house. Give him a stack of printer paper and a pen and he'll produce signs until the well runs dry. He is allowed to tape them to specific walls in the house.
"JULIAN'S STUFF FROM STEP ONE" reads the sign next to his preschool artwork. "SCARLETT'S STUFF FOR JULIAN" is the heading above a column of artwork his sister has dedicated to him. "EVRYONE STUFF" says a sign taped to my living room wall. Apparently I am supposed to be taping my own artwork there.
If you've guessed that I can mill about the house, doing my own thing while he draws at the dining table, you'd be making the same mistake that I continue to make.
Yesterday I pulled out a box of Halloween paraphernalia for both of my kids to explore. Julian set to work, using transparent tape to plaster my house with pumpkin cutouts. He helped himself to a Tupperware container that he placed on a stool, filled it with small trinkets like plastic spiders.
Since my busy little independent beaver seemed content, I turned my focus to our 3-year old, helping her open packages of Halloween stickers that went unused last year.
Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed that Julian was holding paper up to the wall and writing on it. WITH A SHARPIE.
"TAKE ONE" read the invitation, with an arrow pointing down to the container of spiders.
Please God, let that be a stack of paper he is writing on and not a single sheet.
No such luck.
The bleed-through of the marker was minimal, but my lesson is learned: quiet independent play can be the most dangerous kind.
By guest blogger Whitney Moss from Rookiemoms.com
By Whitney from RookieMoms.comFor some, Grandma and Papa's house is a home away from home. For most of us however, it is a bit of a foreign land. The refrigerator houses different foods, the sink doesn't have a stool in front of it, and the dog is not used to children. Here are some savvy parent survival tips I've taught myself.
Keep expectations in check. I am the parent, responsible for my kids' comfort and well being. My parents are not obligated to provide any particular supplies. If I ask them to food shop for me, I must be polite, gracious and flexible. If I cannot do that, I should do the shopping for myself.Protect my boundaries. If an activity or guests are planned during a nap, I can let them know that my daughter and my husband will stay behind for naptime. If the guests are intimidating to my anxious child, I can say that she's not feeling social and we'll try again later.
Facilitate bonding. Some grandparents are unable to sit down and focus in the way that playing with a toddler requires. (Yeah, I know, it can be boring!) As the parent who knows all parties best, I can suggest some activities that suit both temperaments. "I bet Scarlett would love to help you pick tomatoes." "Can you help him get his clothes on?" or "Remember when you used to draw castles for me? Can you show Julian how to draw one?"Make my requests reasonable. My grandfather likes to watch CNN on full volume for hours each day. My stepfather watches the local news every night. Sorry media folks, but these programs are full of violence that is too intense for young kids. Rather than expect my folks to DVR all programs until after bedtime, I use a trick and ask if they can watch after the kids go to bed or how about if I take them outside for an hour, and can we turn the TV off when we come back?
Embrace the disruption. While I can't accept news stories of suicide bombings in the background during playtime, I can ease up on some other areas. Going to bed thirty minutes late after an adult-sized serving of ice cream is not going hurt anyone and it will probably give Grandma and Papa great pleasure.If I can remember a few of my own savvy guidelines (AKA eat my own dog food), then these intergenerational visits can be a source of great memories and free childcare. If I become an uptight control freak, I'm ruining my own good time. Heather Flett and Whitney Moss are authors of The Rookie Mom's Handbook: 250 Activities to do With (and Without!) Your Baby. They also share crazy fun activities at Rookie Moms and 510Families. They each have two children and live in Berkeley, CA.
By Whitney from RookieMoms.com
When Henry Ford launched his automobile into the world, he had never even heard of television. Now, minivans come equipped with them.
Back when the current generation of parents were themselves children, and Sesame Street was part of the average American media diet, car trips were full of Are we there yets and Slug bug YELLOW! punches. Now, children can immerse themselves in a Pixar video and look out the car window for the first time just in time for the car to roll into the LEGOland parking lot. Siblings may speak less than five words to each other during a two-hour ride.
Is this healthy?
Isn't gazing out the window and learning the lay of your state's land part of one's basic education? How about road trip games? That's quality family time. And being bored? Experts now claim it's good for children.
On the other hand, when momma ain't happy, nobody's happy, or so says the frequently quoted adage. So, the possibility of arriving at a destination without enduring hours of bickering and whining is a tremendous upside to TV in the car.
So, I vote YES to TV in the car. A thousand times yes. I do buy the "being bored is good for kids" argument, but not to the extent that I might suffer for it on a precious vacation day.
Since our car did not come with an embedded DVD player, we attach a portable one to the back of the front seats on rides that exceed one hour. It has two screens so both kids can see the same movie without craning their necks. When we arrive at our destination, we remove the screens to avoid the inevitable requests for movies as we drive from a hotel to a nearby restaurant. (To purchase one like this, search for a "dual screen portable DVD player" on your favorite online store.)
On which side of this debate do you land?
And by the way, you parents who are pretending that handing your kid an iPhone is somehow different than a DVD player, I beg to differ. Unless they are using the camera for documentary purposes, it is unlikely that iPhone users are enjoying the landscape of our great nation. Whitney Moss is the co-founder of RookieMoms.com along with her partner Heather Flett. They are also the authors of The Rookie Mom's Handbook: 250 activities to do with (and without!) your baby.
By Whitney from Rookie Moms
Twice my 5-year old son has been to the Ringling Brothers Circus, and twice we left at intermission.
Heather serves her children vanilla yogurt or plain fruit and calls it dessert. She drinks out of their hot chocolate mugs when they are not looking.
We buy "all-you-can-visit" membership passes to museums and zoos so we can cut out of there at the slightest hint of a meltdown without worrying that we have wasted money on single-use tickets.
Are we the meanest moms around?
I would argue not. We simply share a philosophy that small children need everything in small doses. I would not serve my 2-year old a full surf and turf meal and ask her to clean her plate. Why would I expect her to enjoy a full day at Disneyland? Well, I didn't! While we took our big boy to Disneyland, his little sister went to the Disney store with Grandma. Is that so wrong? She got three healthy meals and a long nap, plus time to fondle Snow White costumes and stuffed Nemos. At the end of the trip, they both got the age-appropriate dose of Disney (and we saved on double park admission prices!).
Travel can be full of exciting experiences for kids, but their ability to process entertainment, food, and other stimulation is on a smaller scale than ours.
So if you see my eating my daughter's cupcake at a birthday party this weekend, you'll understand why.
Heather Flett and Whitney Moss are authors of The Rookie Mom's Handbook: 250 Activities to do With (and Without!) Your Baby. They also share crazy fun activities at Rookie Moms and 510Families.com. They each have two children and live in Berkeley, CA.
By Heather from Rookie MomsI have many fond memories of eating fast food growing up. I remember those salty fries, the cheap toys, and begging for it all the time. The best thing about road-tripping was that my mom would stop putting up a fight.Now that I'm a parent of a three year-old and a five-year old, with Alice Waters-influenced eating standards, I've made eating on the road tougher for myself. It's harder to turn up my nose at fast food when there are two whining monkeys in my backseat, yet I am stubborn that way.
For healthier meals on the road, I encourage you to do three things:
1. Pack and hoard. Bring along some nuts and a small cooler of chillable healthy food: baby carrots, snap peas, hummus, {link} hard-boiled eggs, cheese sticks. As tempting as it is to pack snack bars and other foods that come in their own cartoon character-adorned containers, make sure you're bringing protein and grains that will keep everyone's energy level on even keel. Anywhere you stop, you'll have a healthy picnic ready to go.
2. Preview your route. Can you find a few healthy chain restaurants along your way? We often use Yelp on our phones to search for "fresh-mex restaurants". A black bean and cheese burrito will fuel every family member for the next hundred miles or so. The website companion for Eat This Not That! Restaurant Survival Guide scores various fast food restaurants and shares tips to avoid extra salt, calories, and bad stuff.
3. Be realistic. If a constant stream of treats is what keeps the monkeys quiet (and in turn the driver's blood pressure in check), you can always resume eating well when you get home. And your monkeys will have their own fond memories of road-tripping as the only time you ever gave in to their demands for junk food.
To be a savvy parent, sometimes you must plan ahead and sometimes you must chill. Going on vacation should be relaxing for you too. Vegetable consumption may suffer.Guest bloggers Heather Flett and Whitney Moss are authors of The Rookie Mom's Handbook: 250 Activities to do With (and Without!) Your Baby. They also share crazy fun activities at Rookie Moms and 510Families.com. They each have two children and live in Berkeley, CA.


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Children sending letters to Santa this year have to pay up. In previous years, Irish tots sending missives to the North Pole were told there was "no need for a stamp," but due to the recession, things have changed.
An Post, the Irish postal service, is "encouraging" children to use stamps to teach them "the art of letter writing" and because of the "economic times we're in."
"Even Santa knows there's a recession," An Post said. "Putting a stamp on will be appreciated, although it is not obligatory. Santa will write back regardless of whether there is a stamp on the original letter. It's a request, not a demand."
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Last week Santa wrote a letter to national newspapers telling children to stick a stamp on it.
"Stick a 55c stamp on the top right-hand corner, and pop it in the nearest postbox," wrote Claus.
Kris Kringle has changed his tune from just a couple of years ago.
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"There's no need for a stamp, but if they have one handy, they can feel free to stick one on," he wrote two years ago. "The kind people at An Post have been helping with my replies for more than 20 years, despite it being their busiest time of year."
An Post sends around 130,000 letters to Santa from Irish children every year. The Irish Times reports that volunteer staff help with the letters, although Rehab also is involved.
The company, which has not increased the price of the basic stamp in six years, said that there were other ways for children to write to Santa and get a response, including online platforms which charge a fee.
Children all over Ireland should be taught more about Jesus Christ and the true meaning of Christmas, and less about the "holiday" and Santa Claus.
Irish Central headline: "Kids now HAVE to pay for letters to Santa..." Irish Central article: "Putting a stamp on will be appreciated, although it is not obligatory. Santa will write back regardless of whether there is a stamp on the original letter. It's a request, not a demand." I see... so Kids DON'T HAVE to put a stamp on the letter. Perhaps An Post could help IC with the 'art' of writing too!


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hardym wrote:I could not read the .sch file in Eagle. What software are you using?
1. High side gate drivers need to generate a voltage above vcc. Typically they use a simple charge pump. Jeremys ckt uses an isolated dc-dc converter. while it works just fine, but it's not economical. A regular IRC high-side driver would have worked just fine.
2. As I was told several times by jeremy, the Caps are critical. They are NOT to increase the current to the drive, but to protect the FETs from overvoltage. The Rubycons electrolyics paralleled with very fast acting caps are critical. All good controller have both.
3. The TO=235's are supposed to provide a lot of current. I think the real issue is heat and forward resistance. Putting several TO-220s in parallel is probably more efficient for high current, but you need to deal with switching.
4. Analog monitoring of current is tricky -- need to be able to monitor current in both directions. Best to carefully copy a successful implemetation.
5. As you may expect, brawn boards are tremendously noisy.
6. The brains needs to be well thought out. I'll be happy to supply the successful software work i've done with the PIC 18F2431, and was able to drive down the street. It seems like this PIC it has everything... but is just short one analog input pin to be perfect. The SMT version would be perfect, but you need to burn it onto a pcb to find out.
Jeremy Harris wrote:The high side drive can work OK with the bootstrap option for the NCP5181, but not with the simple MC33033 chip I used. The bootstrap needs a pulse at power on to charge the cap so that the top FETs can turn on, and it's random as to whether or not it gets one, I found. More often than not I'd need to spin the motor to get it to start, just by cycling through a couple of Hall transitions, so charging the bootstrap caps. I did a lot of playing around to try and get the controller to start reliably before getting frustrated and resorting to the DC-DC converters. These fixed the start up problem for good.
nieles wrote:the layout above is from hacknmod, i do not have the 1nf caps installed. i do have a 17v zener and a 10k or 20k resistor beteween G-S
liveforphysics wrote:The only time I was blowing up FET driver chips was when the ground reference was actually bouncing about Vcc for the chips, which I wouldn't have believed was possible until I scoped it and found extremely short duration reverse polarity 40v spikes hitting the part. This was an extreme application with >500amp loads.
4. Analog monitoring of current is tricky -- need to be able to monitor current in both directions. Best to carefully copy a successful implemetation.
Not sure what you're trying to tell me. Are the shunt resistors a bad/poor choice?
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Nice story, but can you give comments or suggestions to the files I've posted?
hardym wrote:You have the shunt in there but no circuitry to shown to convert it to something useful.
hardym wrote:Fortunately I was able to find this on the bench, and fixed with a couple of .01 caps at the inputs. I see that you've used .001 which would probably also be ok.
The isense is going to the brain board where it's being inputted into the MC33033. I copied this from Jeremy's schematic. See an image of my the MC33033's configuration on my brain board here: http://i.imgur.com/Tb1nD.png - Will this work?
Would it be "better" to use .01?
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DMA Releases 2009 Response Rate Report
March 10, 2009 The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) today released the 2009 Response Rate Report.
This report provides key budgeting and performance benchmarks to help marketers develop comprehensive, results oriented campaigns, as well as improve their overall performance.
DMA initially created this report to best answer the question: What is the typical response rate for a direct marketing campaign in my profession, and what channels will yield the best response? Revamped to reflect todays rapidly changing landscape, the 2009 Response Rate Report lets marketers compare their own performance with a plethora of data including success metrics for six media Direct Mail, Catalog, Inserts, Telephone, Email, and for the first time ever Paid Search broken down for direct order and lead generation campaign objectives; thirteen different segments; and three market types Consumer, B-to-B, and both.
Also new this year, the 2009 Response Rate Report looks at the direct marketing budget allocations by channel and changes in budgets, as well as attitudes toward new media including SMS, Social networking, podcasts, blogs, RSS feeds, wikis, online video, user-generated content, and virtual worlds.
This new report includes important information for the success of todays multichannel marketer including SMS, mobile, and search, said Michelle Tiletnick, DMA research manager. Paying special attention to the fact that email has such an impressive ROI, we have further broken it out by open rates, click-through rates, conversion rates, and bounce-back rates. This report is a must-have reference for companies looking to be responsible with their marketing budgets, as it provides a dependable and robust response rate benchmark for a wide range of professions and campaign types.
DMA partnered with GráficaGroup on this project. GráficaGroup is an award-winning, full-service, direct response marketing firm that enables businesses to more effectively engage customers and prospects at each touch point throughout the purchase cycle. The agency specializes in integrating both online and traditional media channels to achieve greater marketing efficiencies, as well as enabling marketing campaigns to be continually measured and optimized.
Some findings from this years report:
· Paid Search is less than 10 percent of overall marketing budgets (8.2 percent) but combined with organic Search Engine Optimization, Search is nearly a third of marketers online budgets.
· Outbound telemarketing had the highest rate of all media (4.4 percent for house lists and 2.9 percent for prospect lists).
· Thirty-five percent of marketing budgets are allocated to direct mail, although this number will likely shrink slightly in the coming years as digital media take an increasing share of marketing spending.
· Response rates were higher than in previous years, perhaps as a result of better list management and more sophisticated targeting.
· The Catalog and Retail segment outperforms other industries in direct mail response rates.
DMAs Response Rate Report was conducted through a survey that was emailed in December 2008. When the survey was closed, 1,175 responses were received. Although the report surveyed twenty-four major industries, only thirteen are covered in-depth in this report.
DMAs 2009 Response Rate Trends Report is available for purchase through DMAs online bookstore. The cost is $260 for DMA members and $470 for non-members. To purchase, please click here.
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The Direct Marketing Association (www.the-dma.org) is the leading global trade association of businesses and nonprofit organizations using and supporting multichannel direct marketing tools and techniques. DMA advocates standards for responsible marketing, promotes relevance as the key to reaching consumers with desirable offers, and provides cutting-edge research, education, and networking opportunities to improve results throughout the end-to-end direct marketing process. Founded in 1917, DMA today represents more than 3,400 companies from dozens of vertical industries in the US and 48 other nations, including half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as nonprofit organizations.
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MCVEYTOWN, Pa.—Authorities say a helicopter pilot was killed when his aircraft crashed in the field of a central Pennsylvania farm over the weekend.
The (Harrisburg) Patriot-News ( http://bit.ly/Ukznlt) says Mifflin County Coroner Daniel Lynch identified the victim as 61-year-old Kenneth Smith.
Lynch says the McVeytown resident was killed on impact when the engine of the two-seat helicopter shut off and the aircraft crashed Saturday morning.
State police and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating.
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Think a single Vermont politician or party has the answer to rising gas and home heating prices? Think again. But anyone who's pulled up to the pump recently sure wants something to be done, by somebody.
Americans figure that, because we have big guns in the Middle East, we command some respect there. But, as The New York Times reported over the weekend, the Saudis determine oil prices, not Americans. Concerned about the political and financial implications of continued high gas prices, the Saudis are considering pumping out another half-million barrels of oil daily — to an all-time record of 10 million barrels a day. News of the increased output hit Wall Street Friday and the price of oil dropped nearly $2 a barrel that afternoon — to just under $135.
A slightly steeper drop occurred last month, the day after a bill championed by freshman Democrat Rep. Peter Welch became law. His bill will stop the Bush administration from buying oil (at exorbitant prices) and putting it in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. When Pres. George W. Bush's Energy Department said it would stop filling the SPR, the price of oil dropped about $5 a barrel, though it then climbed right back up. Welch's measure takes effect July 1, because the feds had contracts to buy oil through June 30. Some experts predict oil redirected from the SPR could lower the price of gas by 5 to 20 cents a gallon, but with a weak U.S. dollar and the Saudis calling the shots, it's anyone's guess what the impact will be.
"The SPR legislation is very modest in what it can achieve," Welch told "Fair Game." "But it does represent the first time that Congress has acted on these oil prices. For years, Congress has had its head in the sand."
That's an apt image: Some lawmakers cling to the notion that we can drill our way out of this mess. If so, why aren't oil companies boring into some of the nearly 68 million acres of land they currently lease from taxpayers?
Welch also sponsored a measure tucked into the 2008 Farm Bill that closes the so-called "Enron loophole," which allowed energy speculators to avoid scrutiny by U.S. regulators. The original loophole was championed by GOP Sen. Phil Gramm of Texas — whose wife served on Enron's board at the time — and was signed into law by Democrat Pres. Bill Clinton. Today Gramm is one of Sen. John McCain's top economic advisors.
What's happening now is not a result of supply and demand, according to Matt Cota of the Vermont Fuel Oil Dealers Association. The real problem is market manipulation. "The giant hedge funds and investment banks like Goldman Sachs keep finding different ways to screw Main Street," said Cota.
As with the tech and home-mortgage bubble bursts in recent years, Cota surmised, the end of oil speculation will come with a messy pop — even if a Democrat is in the White House. "What happens at a bar or a casino when they announce last call? Do people get up and leave? No, they order two drinks," said Cota. "That means it's probably going to get worse before it gets better, and we're likely to see a flurry of activity on the part of those manipulating the market and inaction by regulators."
That could mean $5 a gallon heating oil this winter. A chilling thought.
Douglas on the Hot Seat — Vermont made plenty of news this week in The New York Times. Columnist Bob Hebert wrote about U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders' efforts to call attention to those affected by the weak economy and high gas and home heating prices. Sanders has been collecting stories from around Vermont via his website and reading them on the Senate floor.
The Grey Lady also took note of Gov. Jim Douglas' pledge to help Vermonters save on fuel prices. His gubernatorial challengers were quick to dis the plan in the Vermont media. (The Times overlooked his critics.) Democrat Gaye Symington claimed Douglas was governing via "photo opportunity" rather than leadership. Progressive Anthony Pollina criticized the guv for protecting special interests instead of those of Vermonters.
Douglas' plan would add $1 million into a fund to help low-income residents make their homes more energy-efficient, and create a revolving loan fund for people who don't qualify for state assistance. It also would promote more carpooling and provide additional spaces at park-and-ride lots, and create a website clearinghouse for winter heating assistance.
"The governor wasted a year protecting the profits of Vermont Yankee instead of finding long-term solutions to increasing energy costs," charged Pollina. "Now he wants to train people to do energy audits and consider loans for energy-efficiency improvements — ideas the legislature proposed in 2007."
Symington's response to Douglas' plan: "Vermonters are paying a high price for having a governor who hangs back and waits for a crisis to develop instead of taking action in a timely way to make progress on critical issues. His announcement today is too little, too late, and is only necessary because he has consistently had the wrong position on energy efficiency over the past several years."
The Democratic candidate for governor told "Fair Game" that too much attention is being paid to the price per gallon of gas, rather than to the overall cost of heating Vermonters' homes or fueling their cars. The same debate raged 10 years ago when the state created Efficiency Vermont to reduce power consumption.
"As governor I will not be promising to lower the price of gas at the pump or the price of heating oil as it drives up your driveway," said Symington, acknowledging that forces outside of Vermont largely determine prices. "But I think there is an enormous amount we can do if we shift our thinking away from the price we pay per unit of the commodity at the door, because we have lots of control over ways to enable Vermonters to keep warm."
Douglas' spokesman Jason Gibbs said there is no telling how many homes could have been weatherized by now had lawmakers agreed to the governor's weatherization strategy in a compromise to a 2007 energy bill he vetoed. Why? Because it levied a tax on Vermont Yankee to fund energy efficiency. The Democrats didn't take him up on it.
"Revisionist history" is how Gibbs characterizes Democrats' version of events. "Their story about the energy debate in the 2007 legislative session, and their claim that their bill . . . would have in some way made the current fuel crisis more bearable is just hogwash, pure and simple." Gibbs noted the Democrats' bill wouldn't have taken effect until 2009.
Not true, say weatherization advocates. Karen Lafayette, a former Democratic lawmaker from Burlington who now lobbies for the Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council, said lawmakers, not the governor, have boosted funding for the program in each of the past four years. In fact, Douglas officials told advocates only three weeks ago that the weatherization program may get $500,000 less than earmarked by the legislature due to a tight budget.
"Credit should be given where credit is due," said Lafayette. "The money that has been put into weatherization is the result of a lot of hard work by the legislature and advocates over a number of years. It's one of the most effective long-term strategies to keep people warm.
Another Doctor Is In — Mendon Rep. Harry Chen, an emergency-room doc at Rutland Regional Medical Center and vice chairman of the House Health Care Committee, is the likely Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie. Chen was on a key panel that has been working to bring health care to all Vermonters, but he's not just a one-trick pony. His district encompasses Killington, and as a result he was a sponsor of legislation in 2006 that established a special commission to negotiate the terms of Killington's secession to the Granite State. At the time, Killington leaders wanted out of Vermont due to Act 60 and its taxing provisions on so-called "property-wealthy" towns.
Chen also introduced a bill that Dubie has been touting in stump speeches — a bill that allows volunteer medical workers to learn if they had been exposed to disease through blood or other bodily fluids.
Symington welcomes Chen into the race as a running mate, and considers him a "thoughtful leader" who can talk about health care. Democrats were caught flat-footed when universal-health-care champion Dr. Deb Richter opted out of challenging Dubie a month ago.
Snow Job — Vermont had 4.3 million skier visits last winter, a 14 percent increase over the year before. You'd think the Vermont Ski Areas Association would want to shout the good news from the mountaintops. But it was off limits to a reporter at the Deerfield Valley News who accompanied Gov. Douglas to the annual meeting of the VSAA. The event was listed on the governor's official public appearances schedule. But when Christian Avard entered the room last Thursday at Mount Snow, VSAA Director Parker Riehle stopped him, saying the event was private. Avard protested but agreed to back off. Then he asked his publisher and colleagues if the exclusion sounded legit. "No" was the resounding chorus.
Gibbs, Douglas' spokesman, told "Fair Game" it was "a miscommunication between our office and VSAA. It should not have been put on the public schedule." Gibbs also apologized to Avard for the gaffe.
So, let's get this straight: The gov agreed to give a private talk to 200 ski-industry officials who get taxpayer handouts to draw skiers from Boston and New York? Good grief.
Peeling Back the Onion — It's gone from Émile Zola to Albert Camus in Winooski. On Monday, the public airing of complaints against Winooski Police Chief Steve McQueen entered its third week, with the chief's attorney Pietro Lynn dicing up City Manager Josh Handverger's claims of McQueen's malfeasance. Handverger admitted to Lynn he had not talked to his predecessors when investigating complaints against McQueen, That includes Mary Bushey, who works for her twin brother, Winooski city attorney William O'Brien, across the street from City Hall. Bushey, who is also Mayor Michael O'Brien's cousin, allegedly told Handverger she didn't want to get involved in his probe.
"Where's the plague?" Lynn asked of Handverger, referencing the manager's March letter that charged a "plague of criticisms" had dogged McQueen for years. Like the people of Oran in the Camus classic The Plague, Handverger may need to be quarantined after Lynn's tough cross-examination. In tense exchanges, Handverger admitted that he hadn't fully vetted some of the charges against McQueen, bolstering Lynn's portrait of him as an unfair manager hell-bent on firing McQueen based on false allegations. Handverger's attorney Joe McNeil often objected to Lynn's line of questions, exclaiming angrily at one point, "He's putting words in my client's mouth." Expect more fireworks in Winooski, and not just from the city's annual Riverwalk Celebration on June 27.


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Newport, Riverside up next for Colville
In as close to a must-win situation as a team could get at this juncture of the season, Colville High dug out a 53-45 win at Chewelah last Friday night in front of a packed house in the so-called 395 Showdown rivalry game. Sophomore post Matt Hubbard led the Indians (8-8, 3-2) with 24 points and 19 rebounds (two off the school record). Senior post Alex Pond added 12 points and 16 rebounds.
Indians down Chewelah
It was a good week to be a Colville High wrestler last week. The Indians demolished visiting Chewelah in a Northeast A League dual meet last Wednesday night, 54-24, and finished second in last Friday and Saturdayãs 15th annual River City Duals at Post Falls High School. Host Post Falls beat Colville High 68-16 in the championship dual of the Gold Division. The tournament featured 24 teams. THIS WEEK
Tonasket next for Bulldogs on Saturday
Kettle Falls High junior Tyler Vining led the KFHS wrestling contingent at last Saturdayãs Riverside Classic with a championship at 195 pounds. Kettleãs Garrett Anderson finished second at 106 pounds; Kyle Hyde, fourth at 132, and fifth place went to Dan Kearney (152) and Jacob Walsh (138). ãThe wrestling was intense,ã KFHS head coach Joe Kerns said of his teamãs showing at Riverside. ãThe matches Dan (Kearney) lost were by one point and in overtime.ã
Cougars face Riverside, Colville this week
The Chewelah boyãs basketôÙball team opened Northeast A League play with a pair of wins last week in three games. The wins earned the hot CouôÙgars a spot atop what promises to be a wild league race. Back on Jan. 3, the Cougars opened up NEA play at Freeman (7-6, 2-1). Chewelah came out a bit flat and dropped a 62-46 deôÙcision. Chewelah was unable unable to get much goôÙing in the first half against an aggressive, physical Scottiesã team.
The Chewelah girls lost their first three games of Northeast A League season last week, but the biggest blow of all was losôÙing starting guard Brittney Wuesthoff for the reôÙmainder of the season to a torn meniscus in her left knee. ãItãs a tough way to start the league season,ã said head coach Tom Skok. Coach Skok feels that the Cougars are taking the loss in stride and dealing with the abôÙsence of a key player as well as they can. ãIt makes things tough, she was our leading scorer at the time,ã Skok said. ãBut weãre battling to get through it.ã
First place in NEA on the line at Freeman
Colville High girlsã basketball co-head coaches Al Bushnell and Ray Clark have conceded all along this season that the Indiansã mix of veteran talent and youth has been an ongoing work in progress. Well, that work in progress has progressed nicely after early returns around the Northeast A League last week.
The annual Panorama (Colville) Pro-West Rodeo is changing its dates from FaôÙtherãs Day weekend to FriôÙday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23. According to Panorama RoôÙdeo Association Board (PRA) member Wyatt Cowley, the change comes in part because this year is a leap year, causôÙing this yearãs rodeo to share the same calendar space with events in Oregon and SouthôÙern Washington and the NaôÙtional College Rodeo Finals in Casper, Wyoming. That could mean a drop in the number of cowboys who might otherôÙwise compete in Colvilleãs Pro-West RoôÙdeo stop.
Missy Bennett, CHS v-ball team also honored
Twenty standout high school athletes, including Colville High School junior volleyball player Joellee Buckner, have been recognized for their accomplishments in 2011 and will be honored during the annual Inland Northwest Youth Awards Luncheon Feb. 15 at the Spokane Convention Center. The luncheon is hosted by the Inland Northwest Sportswriters and Broadcasters, whose 50 members in eastern Washington and north Idaho pick finalists and vote for the winners of junior male and female athlete, coaches and teams of the year.
Colville High boys split in Yakima
A Colville High boyãs basketball team that has played inconsistently through a mostly rigorous non-league December schedule heads into the Northeast A League rat-race this week looking for some continued strong play on the defensive end and a better handle on some elusive offensive consistency.
One of the youngest teams in the tough Northeast A League will embark on a rigorous schedule this week. Colville High (5-4) split a pair of games at last weekãs SunDome Classic in Yakima. The Indians downed Woodland 28-21 last Thursday and fell Friday in overtime to Connell, 40-37. THIS WEEK Colville, playing solidly on defense, but struggling on the offensive end at this juncture, faces a busy slate of NEA games this week.


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Osvaldo Golijov: Sidereus overture travels to 35 cities
(February 2011)Osvaldo Golijov's new orchestral overture Sidereus, inspired by Galileo, is travelling to 35 cities around the USA.
Few composers enjoy a new work travelling to 35 cities in its first few seasons, but this is the result of Osvaldo Golijov's commission by a consortium of US orchestras to honour Henry Fogel, the former President of the League of American Orchestras. Golijov's new eight-minute orchestral overture, Sidereus, was premiered in Memphis in October, travelling on to cities including Boston, Detroit, Chicago and Baltimore.
The title is drawn from a book by Galileo, Sidereus Nuncius (Starry Messenger), written by the astronomer after first observing the moon through his telescope and discovering the moons of Jupiter. It was a turning point in religious history because it challenged man's God-given position at the centre of the cosmos and led to Galileo's censure by the Vatican. Golijov reflects how "the moon is still good for love and lovers and poets, but a scientific observation can lead us to entirely new realisations."
"For the 'Moon' theme I used a melody with a beautiful, open nature, a magnified scale fragment that my good friend and longtime collaborator, accordionist Michael Ward Bergeman came up with some years ago when we both were trying to come up with ideas for a musical depiction of the sky in Patagonia. I then looked at that theme as if through the telescope and under the microscope, so that the textures, the patterns from which the melody emerges and into which it dissolves, point to a more molecular, atomic reality."
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Stephen Ottley Petter Solberg's co-driver had to take the wheel after the former world rally champion was banned for speeding.
Citroen Lacoste heading for Paris
Stephen Ottley What happens when a crocodile meets a car? The result is the Citroen Lacoste concept headed for the Paris Motor Show, which starts October 2.
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Optimized Image Matching with SSE2
When it comes to matching a large numer of images according to certain visual criteria, the number of iterations that need to be performed are likely to increase exponentially. So developing a fast matching algorithm is essential.
Depending on your choice of algorithm, making use of your processor's SIMD extensions can be worthwhile.
In this scenario I was benchmarking a modified Euclidean matching algorithm against a set of 85.730 images of various sizes. Due to the exponential number of iterations, there are a total of 3,674,773,585 comparisons to be performed, as every image is matched against all remaining images. No need to explain why a fast matching algorithm is essential.
A standard C implementation would take about 20,000 clock cycles per iteration on my machine.
Using SSE intrinsics, this could be optimized to take less than 800 clock cycles per iteration on a smaller number of images. Once I tried to process more than a few thousand pictures at once, the same code would suddenly perform several times slower than before, taking around 1,000 cycles per iteration. Where was the catch? After changing allocation APIs to ensure that all data was aligned on 32 byte boundaries there was still no signifficant speed increase. Using SSE prefetching would not work either. The reason for the slowdown was in fact that the RGB data was scattered in memory, combined with other image specific data. This would result in a very inefficient use of the CPU's internal caching, making it necessary to pull information from slow main memory more often than necessary.
Solution: Copy all the data used in the inner loop in a contiguous memory location. Then use the same algorithm to run against the contiguous data. Performance increased by 580%. After unrolling the loop for a 4x4x3 matrix, we were down to an average of 58 ticks per iteration, comparing 85K images within just 66 seconds, that is roughly 5.4 GiB/second!
inline static DOUBLE CalcDifferenceSSE2Unrolled4x4x3( DATA* p1, DATA* p2 ) { __m128i* pp1 = (__m128i*)p1->rgb_small; __m128i* pp2 = (__m128i*)p2->rgb_small; const DWORD RGB_BYTES = sizeof( p1->rgb_small ) / sizeof( *p1->rgb_small ); ATLASSERT( ( RGB_BYTES & 15 ) == 0 ); // number of elements must be divisible by 16 ATLASSERT( ( (DWORD)pp1 & 15 ) == 0 ); // pointer must point to address multiple of 16 (cache line) ATLASSERT( ( (DWORD)pp2 & 15 ) == 0 ); // pointer must point to address multiple of 16 __m128i a, b, c, d; b = _mm_sad_epu8( pp1[ 0 ], pp2[ 0 ] ); c = _mm_sad_epu8( pp1[ 1 ], pp2[ 1 ] ); d = _mm_sad_epu8( pp1[ 2 ], pp2[ 2 ] ); a = _mm_add_epi64( b, c ); a = _mm_add_epi64( a, d ); b = _mm_srli_si128 ( a, 8 ); DWORD dw = _mm_cvtsi128_si32( a ) + _mm_cvtsi128_si32( b ); return (DOUBLE)dw / ( RGB_BYTES * 0xFF ); } |
When searching for duplicate images, alternate approaches should be used to eliminate potential duplicates before entering a one by one comparison like the above. Potential preselection criteria could be aspect ratio, dimensions, or colorspace.
Update March 18, 2012: Thanks to a thoughtful reader the following may be replaced
__m128i a = _mm_setzero_si128(); a = _mm_add_epi64( a, b ); a = _mm_add_epi64( a, c ); a = _mm_add_epi64( a, d ); |
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For two decades Douglas L. Faulkner has been a leader in expanding the global use of renewable energy and energy efficiency. He is President and Founder of Leatherstocking LLC, a clean-technology advisory firm that draws inspiration and its name from the classic early-American frontier novels by James Fenimore Cooper. The firm provides advice on global business strategy where politics, diplomacy, trade, technology, finance and science overlap. Mr. Faulkner offers guidance on sustainable partnerships for business development as well as pathways through federal and state governments for assistance.
Mr. Faulkner accompanied Virginia Governor McDonnell on his historic trade and investment mission to Sweden in June 2012, inaugurating a new commercial relationship between the Commonwealth and the Kingdom long advocated by Mr. Faulkner. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C. chapter. He served on an informal energy advisory group to the then newly-elected Governor McDonnell. Mr. Faulkner has been a visiting lecturer at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and George Washington University's Business School. He helped the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities to create and is now leading a multi-year course on U.S.-Brazil collaboration on biofuels in sub-Saharan Africa. The web publication, "Biofuels Digest", carries his column under the moniker, "The Cleantech Conservative".
In the U.S. government, he served in several senior political assignments for President George W. Bush for the duration of his Administration. At the Department of Energy, he was named Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; and, at the Department of Agriculture, served as both Deputy Under Secretary and Acting Under Secretary for the Office of Rural Development. His stewardship atop both organizations resulted in significant cost savings and better management practices. He led the negotiating team for the landmark Energy Title of the 2008 Farm Bill, resulting in a billion dollars of new funding and new authorities; co-led the development of the first comprehensive National Biofuels Action Plan; represented Agriculture in building both the U.S.-Brazil Presidential biofuels initiative and the Global BioEnergy Partnership; and, successfully proposed significant new funding for bioenergy and solar energy research and development, which became Presidential initiatives. The Secretary of Energy, Samuel W. Bodman, honored Mr. Faulkner with his own award for excellence. He also served as a senior policy advisor to two previous Secretaries of Energy and launched a new bio-based products R&D program.
Mr. Faulkner earned a B.A. from the University of Illinois and a M.A. from The Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies. As a Rotary Foundation scholar, he attended the University of Singapore. Born and raised in central Illinois, Mr. Faulkner now lives in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife and son, where he volunteers in his church and community; he serves as a Director of 1st Stage Theater in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Both he and his son are Eagle Scouts.


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first, you are in india and dont expect anything that is good. the hostel is located in rani bangh and is difficult to locate. the nearest train station is 10 minutes away. there is a bus the passes infront of the hotel that goes directly to the train station
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- : Situated in the North West District Of Delhi, Mystique Moments Bed and Breakfast is the place to stay if you want to explore the real Delhi and catch the spirit of Delhi and that too in peace. Pitampura is not a tourist area, so there are no touts and unscrupulous traders pulling and pushing you to buy something that you dont need. If you decide to venture into the Market, you will be paying the price locals pay and not inflated bills. Close to the Metro station, markets, malls, public transport, restaurants, Mystique Moments Bed and Breakfast is cheaper than the Cheap and Budget Delhi Hotels but scores in hospitality and service.Mystique Moments Bed and Breakfast is a small family run hostel owned by a Doctor and Engineer couple..Your friendly hosts, Mrs and Dr C.M.Malik are a widely traveled couple and love to have company. We will try and help you organize your sight seeing trips and excursions to nearby tourist attractions and assist you in bookings tours to other cities like Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Rishikesh, Manali, etc.whether you want to hire a driver and a car or travel by Train/Bus.Mystique Moments has a unique style and combines contemporary design with the charm and intimacy of a private dwelling unit, ideal for tourists who wish to explore the culture of India. ... more less
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Many people believe that they can compensate for the bad effects of drinking alcohol by having a good workout the next morning. Research from the UK's Department of Health shows that a large grouop people feel that playing sport and regularly going to the gym counteracts health problems caused by drinking at dangerous levels. They are now informing such people that to keep fit and healthy drinkers must keep their drinking to safe levels.
Public Health Minister Gillian Merron said: "Everyone knows that regularly taking part in physical activity is important for maintaining good health.
"But the truth is, if you have a big night at the pub, you're not going to compensate with a workout the following day. Damage from regularly drinking too much can slowly creep up and you won't see it until it's too late.
Mike - If you click on the source - the story highlighted - you'll get the more info:
"Research published by the Department of Health suggests more than 3.8 million adults in England try to exercise to clear a hangover."
thank you.however, i feel like the survey was misleading.the survey asked all those people if they exercised after drinking heavily.but the survey (i think) didnt ask them "hey, you know if you exercise after drinking..you could still die cuz your organs will fail?"i think the people who agreed that they exercise....merely were agreeing that yes they do it to get active the next day and try to get their body focused rather than lying in bed all miserable.that's where i feel its misleading.i bet a lot of those people KNOW that exercise wont stop them from organ failure.. but it does help in the sense that they're not being lazy the next day.do you get what im saying?
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Reporters and reviewers write about Minecraft as if it's just like any other videogame. Even this highly readable piece about its creator (Markus Persson, aka "Notch") and its parent company (Mojang) by Harry McCracken in Time magazine doesn't cover what makes it different from other games specifically for its kid (and parent) players. But he […]
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Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have discovered a key protein that regulates insulin resistance — a breakthrough that points to a potentially new way to treat or forestall type 2 diabetes, a rapidly growing global health problem.
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March 07, 2012
In the war against obesity, one's own fat cells may seem an unlikely ally, but new research from UCSF suggests ordinary fat cells can be reengineered to burn calories.
February 01, 2012
Sugar should be controlled like alcohol and tobacco to protect public health, according to a team of UCSF researchers, who maintain in a new report that sugar is fueling a global obesity pandemic, contributing to 35 million deaths annually worldwide.
January 10, 2012
UCSF has signed an alliance with international pharmaceutical company Sanofi to share expertise in diabetes research and identify drug targets that could lead to new therapies for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
January 09, 2012
A group of scientists at UCSF and Columbia University estimates that slapping a penny-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages would prevent nearly 100,000 cases of heart disease, 8,000 strokes and 26,000 deaths every year.
December 07, 2011
In a study published online in the Journal of Obesity, mastering simple mindful eating and stress-reduction techniques helped prevent weight gain without dieting.
September 26, 2011
A new interactive mobile phone app called DiabetesIQ challenges people to test their knowledge of diabetes and to compete with one another as they learn about the complexities of the disease.
September 13, 2011
A survey of federally funded diabetes prevention and control programs in 57 U.S. states and territories has highlighted the need for better diabetes treatment guidelines that are specifically adapted to different populations. Such guidelines do not currently exist.
September 06, 2011
A somewhat mysterious soft tissue found in the fetus during early development in the womb plays a pivotal role in the formation of mature beta cells the sole source of the body's insulin. This discovery, made by scientists at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Texas A&M University, may lead to new ways of addressing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
June 28, 2011
The UCSF Diabetes Family Fund for Innovative Patient Care, Education and Scientific Discovery, created by one anonymous donor who is committed to diabetes research, is financing 11 projects that support creative, collaborative and imaginative innovations in diabetes clinical care, patient education, medical training and clinical and basic research.


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If there was any ever doubt that Dennis Basso knows everyone, it was put to rest...
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2013 December 12
Lindsay Ellingson's Next Walk Will Be Down The Aisle
Congrats are in order to model Lindsay Ellingson who got engaged over Thanksgiving in Ohio to medical equipment sales rep Sean Clayton, according to Page Six. Word is, she'll be getting hitched in June in South Carolina. This week, she walked her walk on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on CBS (which was the top-rated TV show on Tuesday night). Happy days.
2013 December 12
A Mini Moment! Orlando Bloom Wigs Out
At last night's premiere of The Cinema Society's screening of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug at the Time Warner screening room, we grabbed Orlando Bloom who shared a semi-fascinating piece of trivia about his hair in the film. Who knew?
What was it like wearing a white wig in The Hobbit?
It's the same one from The Lord of the Rings!
Wow! Is it comfortable or feel very lived in?
It is still in pretty good shape to be honest. It fits! It's funny, I love the wig. I love the fact that I get to be blonde in the movie!
2013 December 12
Hello, Nolan Funk: Meet Versace's New Man
Let's all give a warm welcome to Nolan Funk, who's the new face of Versace's menswear campaign for Spring. Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott shot the Canadian actor, who you might remember from a small role on Glee. He also originated the role of Conrad Birdie in the 2009 revival of Bye Bye Birdie. He sings! He dances! He poses in Versace underwear! Triple threat!
2013 December 12
Carven Finally Opens Its Flagship In America
After a few construction bumps, Carven has officially opened the doors to their first U.S. boutique in Soho at 83 Mercer St. The 1,636 square foot space will be home to the brand's women's and men's RTW and accessories. Creative director Guillaume Henry worked with French architect Eric Chevallier on the boutique, complete with furnishings developed exclusively for the brand by French design house Domeau & Peres. The flagship will be the 16th Carven store in the world—the brand has locations in Hong Kong, Paris, London, and Shanghai. Henry was recently in New York to greet editors and socials to toast the new store with a dinner at La Lunchonette.
2013 December 11
Carolina Herrera Bee Lines For Pre-Fall
Carolina Herrera invited editors this week to her showroom (aka hive) for cocktails to kick off the holidays and preview her Pre-Fall collection, and it's a real sting. One editor was overheard saying, "Can we just leave with this right now?" Yes, it's that divine. We asked Mrs. Herrera to tell us what inspired her buzziest looks.
What did you have up your sleeve for Pre-Fall?
The inspiration for this collection was a bee and everything connected with them.
Why a bee?
Because I love them! I have always adored them. I have honey every day of my life for breakfast.
What is it about bees that you're attracted to?
They're always busy! I always see my office like a beehive. I see my team running around like bees. I usually tell them, "You all look like bees! What are you doing?" Be happy! This is the "Bee Happy" collection. It has to be fun.
It is! Do you remember the last time you were stung by a bee?
I can't remember. I don't think I've ever been stung by a bee.
That's probably why you like them!
That's why I love them! I love the way they look, and how they're black and yellow.
Do you have a favorite piece in every collection?
No. If you see them all here, it's because I like them. That's like telling you that I have four daughters and I only like one.
This is a very laid-back presentation!
This is an experiment, and I love it. It's very informal; for me, fashion should be effortless. It doesn't have to be serious.
We love what we're seeing! Have a Merry Christmas!
It's so nice to hear Merry Christmas! Everybody says, "Happy Holiday!" and I say, "No! It's Christmas!" Three people tonight said Christmas to me. I was in heaven. Really!
Be a busy bee and check out the collection in our Gallery!
2013 December 11
Prada's Movie Night, Featuring a Wes Anderson Short
Movie night at Prada's Soho digs? Indeed! Last night ,all the cool kids donned their finest wares from Miuccia Prada to sip champagne, nibble on foie gras, and take in the latest Wes Anderson flick. Mind you, the film, Castello Cavalcanti, was just short of eight minutes long. Regardless, it was a few glorious moments of watching Jason Schwartzman as a racecar driver decked out in a yellow Prada jumpsuit. Après screening, the crowd, including Kate Foley, Giada Colagrande, Anya Ziourova, Genevieve Jones, and Nicoletta Santoro lingered for a few extra cocktails while ogling the current collection.
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My Blue Paradise - 6 bedrooms - 4 masters in Seacrest Beach
- bedrooms 5
- baths 5½
- sleeps 16
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Seacrest Beach North
rates (USD)
/ week
vacation rental description
"My Blue Paradise" is located in the private community of Seacrest Beach, on 30A, between Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach and Seaside. It is a beautiful paradise on the white sands of the Gulf Coast (approximately 500 yards) that is only a short walk; or, our own personal tram is available. The complex has beautiful landscaping with many amenities: The pool complex is enormous with a 12,000 square-foot (largest on the gulf coast), lagoon-style setting and we are only a short walk of about 150 yards. This property is a spacious first-class accommodation with beautiful panoramic views of Rosemary Beach and Seacrest Beach from the balconies and screened porches.
Our home is very new and has never been on the rental market till this year. We can assure you that this home has every amenity, professionally decorated and outfitted in "showhome" style. The main home is large with over 3400 square feet and has four master bedroom suites - for multi-family vacations. There are five bedrooms designed for adults and children. The children have their own TV equipped recreation room with Playstation II and DVR's for their entertainment on the second floor.
The main entrance is through arched hallways into the spacious living area, it is complete with built-in entertainment systems, dining room with seating for 8-10, gourmet kitchen and a wrap-around bar with four bar stools for extra guests. The first floor has 10' ceilings with a screened porch off the living area. It is equipped with a gas grill. There is a master bedroom on the first floor equipped with its on TV and a master bath with both a shower and Jacuzzi tub.
The second floor has three bedrooms with decks on both sides and has a fully equipped entertainment room for children. The 2 master bedrooms on this floor have their own private baths and entertainment systems. We also have a children's room equipped with two bunk beds.
The third floor (tower room) boasts a master bedroom, bath, living area, wet bar, entertainment system and observation deck with panoramic views.
Three decks and a screened porch give you a lot of access to the outdoors. "My Blue Paradise " is fully equipped with 6 TV's with a full cable TV offering; grill for cookouts and outdoor furniture for your enjoyment; a variety of games, videos, and books; and high speed internet is provided for those who cannot get away from work to complete your relaxing vacation. You will be delighted with the home and the complex.
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Terry V. Lee 770-331-5567
house rental amenities
High Speed data
5 TV's with Premium channels
Free telephone with long distance
Jaccuzi tub
5 bikes for your usage
Lagoon pool and heated pool
Gas Grill
vacation rental rates
Jan 01, 2014 - Feb 28, 2014 ... $1700 per week
Mar 01, 2014 - Apr 18, 2014 ... $2700 per week
Apr 19, 2014 - May 16, 2014 ... $2200 per week
May 17, 2014 - Jun 27, 2014...$3300 per week
Jun 28, 2014 - Jul 04, 2013 ... $3500 per week
Jul 06, 2013 - Aug 24, 2013 ... $3300 per week
Aug 24, 2013 - Sep 14, 2013 ... $2900 per week
Sep 14, 2013 - Oct 26, 2013 ... $2100 per week
Oct 26, 2013 - Dec 31, 2013 ... $1900 per week
Terry V. Lee 770-331-5567
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Thanks for the info, buddy.
I'm been going to the gym for a few years, about 5 days per week/about an hour and a half a day doing a body part or 2 a day with cardio for about 30-45 minutes. I'm in decent shape. I eat pretty good for the most part. I'm not totally satisfied with the results I've gotten so thought I might change it up and try the P90X for a more intense workout and give my muscles a change from the normal routine I've been doing.
Sounds like the P90X is geared more toward lean muscle, cardio and intensity which is what I'm looking for. I just need to check into the price because I'm not sure if everything is included in the price they show or you have to pay more for additional items.
Good luck with your workouts. Sounds like your doing real good, keep it up.
Originally Posted by dave9981$: +1 for P90X.I just started last week. I will let you know how it goes. You can find this workout for 1/2 the price or less on craigslist like I did. You can also get it free if you look on a torrent site but I didn't do that.As people have noted in other threads diet is a huge part of this program and mine is good but I have at least 2 meals a week where I will house a large pizza or a cheeseburger or 2. I know this isn't recommended but those are my present eating habits. As they say in the literature, you will still get in shape you just won't look it (as much).
Thanks for the heads up on Craigslist. Checked it out and yeah, saw some for half price....
All the sets include the DVD's, guides and calendar. Just wondering. What accessories would I need to buy? I already have a pullup bar that I can do pullups, chinups, pushups and situps with. If I buy the resistance bands, is that all I would need?
Believe me it's worth the investement. I started it this time last year, and kicked my behind the first couple of weeks. Its funny you think your in pretty decent shape until you do P90X. Now I am in the best shape i've ever been in better then in highschool and I was very involved in sports, now i'm 37. On the second phase of the workout INTENSE. Anyway enough said, highly recommend it.
Oh, and also get the dumbells that you can have multipe weight selections in one, like what bowflex offers, but you can find for half the price. If you have a play it again sports in fla that's where you should go, that's where I got everything I needed at half the cost.Used of course for some of it but looks brand new.
Knockhouse, thanks for the info.
TennisCapper & Thurow, I'm already fearing Day 4(Yoga)
Alright, I'm starting the program Monday, February 1st.
Thanks for everyone's input.
Going to Vegas April 24th-30th so I need to finish the 90 days of phase 1 by this time. Hopefully, I can do 2 a days or do it 7 days/week to finish it a week ahead of time.
Im starting it on Monday too
Good Luck! This is gonna kick my behind, but its time to take control and get in the best shape of my life


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Dry Creek Grill
Online Reservations
The bar looked inviting if you are into that scene. We were seated immediately. The menu has many choices. They specialize in BBQ. Our service was good with a polite server and a team of people serving us. We have gone to Tomato Thyme for years and did not know they were affiliated. Drinks and dinner with a large amount of meat, and two generous side dishes cam to about $100 with tip.
Reservation was waiting for us when we got there and DCG was busy. After that the pace was slower than expected but was not noticed as the group was not in a hurry. Simple reminder to waiter resolved any concerns. It did appear that he was the only server (did have a couple of bus boys) to cover about 10 tables. So it was understandable. Food was exceptional as it was last time we visited. Still a great place for a real good dinner.
I've walked past this restaurant over and over again over the past couple of months, early in the morning with my dogs. It looks very chic from the outside, with the fire pits and the potted ferns, but hey, how can there be a really good restaurant in a strip mall next to Rite Aid and Bally's Fitness? Imagine my surprise to find that the food rivals that of a Santana Row chi chi restaurant, the service is flawless and the ambiance is warm. Because it was our first time dining, our server brought us a sample of the house jalapeno cornbread which was incredible (if a bit filling). Our rotisserie chickens were perfect and the serving size was generous. We had wine by the glass and no Two Buck Chuck stuff here. It was a perfect time.
We visited tonight to celebrate a special occasion. We had a great dinner, the staff was amazing. Our cocktails were delayed a fair bit so the restaurant comp'ed our cocktails and appetizers. This topped off a wonderful evening. The Dry Creek Grill has become a regular spot for us. Recommended.
Big menu; have tried many dishes...standouts are; salmon, scallops, stroganoff, chicken pasta, grilled pork chop, ribeye, and sesame crusted ahi tuna as a starter is deelish! Parking is often a challenge as it's in the same parking lot as a grocery store and gym!
Dry creek was a recommendation from a friend and I was very impressed and happy. I took my brother for his birthday dinner and it was an awesome experience. The food was yummy and the drinks were fresh and amazing. As an ex bartender I would have to say their drinks were some of the best hand crafted and fresh cocktails I've had In a while. The management and employes were friendly and very attentive. The busser hector was amazing and on top of everything.
My husband and I shared the B.L.T.A. burger. It is more than enough for two. The meat is freshly ground and is very delicious. So are the hand cut fries. We both said that this was the tastiest best burger we have ever had. We will return to try the steak dinners.
This is my 2nd time back. My first time was with a couple and it was on a Tuesday night. My 2nd time was a bit noisy but it is was a Friday night. As a single diner, I would not choose this for any other night except early week. Ambiance is a little dark for my tastes. Biggest bar I have ever seen and nicely arranged. I like the option of sitting low for dining or high for cocktails. Food presentation was just okay due to too much food on the plates. Not crazy about the wing back chairs and if you are ever bored with your date or company, there are plenty of TVs to watch! The staff are terrific. Carlos waited on my friends and me last Tuesday and Celida on Friday and Michael, the Ops Manager greeted me.
Was concerned when I saw a few other posts about problems with the service. We had Carlos who was very knowledgeable about the menu and attentive to our table. The waiter brought over 3 different red wines to my wife to try when pairing with her dinner entree . I had the Rib Eye, it was cooked perfectly, was a great price at $30. Highly recommend to anyone, especially younger couples; they had a great drink menu and fun atmosphere.
I've been here a handful of times, and have yet to try something I didn't like. The BBQ is great, the BONE-IN rib eye is awesome. My girlfriend is a vegetarian and has plenty to choose from. Tasty Salads, soups, and a huge variety of delicious side orders. The drink menu has plenty to choose from.
A+ all the way. Found Dry Creek by accident on the way yo pick up some groceries... looked menu up online and was enticed. We've been twice in the last 3 weeks and plan on going again soon. Amazing BBQ, and threat cocktails. The scallops were also prepared perfectly. I'd recommend this place for any occasion.
We came here for my mom's Birthday. She keeps hearing about it and wanted to try it out. It was a Tuesday night so there weren't to many people there which was nice. My cousins told us that there was stuff that's not on the menu that you can order. So, we ordered the "Secret" Pulled pork Nachos! YUM!!! They should be on the menu for everyone to enjoy. So good! We had a few really good bottles of wine, our service was great and overall we had a really good time as per usual. The steaks were cooked perfectly, the stroganoff dishes tasted "like my mom's old homemade recipie" and I loved the nachos so much that I ordered the pulled pork meal. We tried an array of desserts from cheesecake to apple strudel and all were delicious.
Enjoyed the booth seating and warm vibe of this place. Pulled Pork, Sweet Potato Fries and Creamy Cheesecake says it all!
used to be Spencer fan but they change menu. went online looking for a new place and I think I found a great one in dry creek grill food was some of the best my wife and I have ever had. our waiter Carlos was great and when I made rsv I mention it was our 48th wedding anniv and dessert was on the house. try the Boston cake its great my steak was cooked perfect I had the new York. give this place a try you will love it.
This is a beautiful restaurant with great food. Very popular and very lively. We were put next to a loud group having fun, when I mentioned it I was immediately put in to a quieter seat in an efficient and pleasant manner. The service is excellent and friendly. The skirt steak and scallops were both cooked perfectly with great side dishes.
I had heard that this is a hidden Willow Glen gem, and we decided to check it out to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. Many great points but... I know the hosting staff was trying to be sensitive to seating us in a "quieter" place of the restaurant, if there is such a thing, but service seemed to lag. The bussing staff was terrific, but the service staff seemed streched beyond their capabilities. This is a "popping" restaurant to say the least. The food was excellent though. We enjoyed the crab cakes, beef carpaccio as appetizers, and the day boat scallops and Waygu style steak. Both entrees were hearty, well prepared, with beautiful presentation. Defintely recommended but will go back during the week. Firepits are lovely.
We've visited Dry Creek Grill around 5 times, as a couple and in groups (largest group was 12). on every occasion the drinks, food and service have been excellent. The environment is very clean and staff are well presented and great hosts. if you're dinning ask for the bar menu as there's a few gems in there thats not on the main menu - example the kettle chips with pulled pork are great...! we lover starters and Dry Creek Grill's selection are great, in fact we could happily live off that side of the menu ;-) overall a great place to visit, it rivals some of the best grill's in the local downtown areas - If I had to choose between here or Morton's Dry Creek Grill would win for me...just on the hand made cocktails alone ;-)
I have gone too many times on a Friday/Saturday night, right before the band sets up, and despite asking for the other side of the restaurant, the only open table is in the band area. It is torture to try to have a conversation. This was a Thursday night, the service was incredible, nice and romantic, and it really made our anniversary dinner splendid. I recommend this place to all my friends and family for a nice/quite dinner out. I ended up getting a porterhouse, cooked better than expected. I know that it's hard to cook the meat next to the bone the same as the outer edges, but I was very impressed with even the evenness of the steak. Overall, I am always impressed when I can hear myself think!
Can get busy on peak nights, but worth the wait, or just eat in bar area. Service was perfect with great staff and they were very helpful in getting us a table. Food was great and party of 4 enjoyed the meals, drinks and the setting. Also liked the adoption of high end barrel wine, which is now the "green" way to drink wine! It was great! Able to get high end wine at a great per glass price. Ok, we got a carafe. Will go again!
The steak was so salty we thought about sending it back. We even asked for no additional salt to no avail. If you're at all concerned about blood pressure or fluid retention, skip the steak.
We certainly enjoyed our meal here. I had the best ever spinach salad to start with and will certainly order that next time.
I took a long time friend there for dinner and he was throughly impressed with the fool and the service. I have recommended several people to Dry Creek Grill and will continue to in the future. Looking forward to eating there again.
The bar is very comfortable and offers great service where we often start with a cocktail and decide to stay for dinner. Or, we reserve a table to meet friends and enjoy an evening out. We usually end with a good glass of red by the fire pits outside. Relaxing and fun.
We've been to Dry Creek Grill a number of times (average twice a month). I love that they have so many options on the menu, I have something different almost every time I go and have never been disappointed in the food. I believe cheese cake is a new addition to the desert menu which was fantastic. Service is always great and the ambience is a lot of fun.
In an unexpected location is this decadent ad elegant restaurant. Sophisticated atmosphere that is modern. Delicious food that is accurately described on the menu. Surf or turf, it's your choice, either way you can't go wrong!
I am so happy to use Open Table. The many restaurants listed by location have helped me find so many wonderful new places to try. Thanks to the restaurants who list with Open Table. From even before you enter the restaurant it is impressive. There are two large fire pits in the front of the building. Enter into a low lighted entry to the right with a very tall beautiful water feature. We came on a Sunday night. The restaurant was not busy. Everything from our service to our delicious crab cake appetizer, entrees and desert was very nice. We are impressed and will be back.
I took my old director there for a special thank you dinner. We sat in the cozy bar area and enjoy a delicious glass of red wine. I got the pinot noir, she ordered the merlot. My friend orderd the skirt steak and I got the salmon and we both had salads. We were offered dessert but passed this time but I'll be back and be sure to order something yummy from the menu. I highly recommend this spot. You do not need to travel to Santana Row you can just go to Willow Glen. Neighborhood gem for sure. Love Dry Creek Grill, for happy hour, dinner, watching sports or for meeting a date. Enjoy!
Willow Glen was really in need of a great restaurant like Dry Creek Grill. The ambiance is beautiful, and the food is sooo good. It's a bit noisy and hard to hear your dinner partner but the dining experience overall is great. I would recommend the deviled eggs, the meatloaf and the Ahi Tuna. I've been to Dry Creek several times now and have never been dissappointed. Can't wait to go back again!
All the food our party tried (burgers, pasta, pulled pork) was delicious. Drinks are generous. Noise level is pretty loud but if you know it going in your expectations are set
This is the second time I've been to this place. You wouldn't know such a great restaurant would be found in a neighborhood shopping center. Diverse menu, great cocktails and the service if just about perfect. I'd highly recommend this place.
I went with my friends for my Birthday Dinner Was very fun!!
I was really surprised how fantastic this place was, the food was great as well as the service!
This place has a great menu, including an extensive wine and alcohol list. The food was excellent, the service superb. It's in a good location and is easy to find. We made a reservation and arrived a few minutes early, but were seated immediately. The couple in front of us was told the wait would be over an hour, so I'd recommend making reservations online, like we did.
Love the new Chef Michael. And it is lovely to have the "dinner set" music playing for the first hour or so. It is also great to see the happy and lovely faces of Jennifer and Danielle greeting me at the hostess podium. Thank you Ladies! Always a pleasure to see you.
Was able to sit in a booth where it allows you to hear your companion. This location is much better if you don't want to be drowned out by the noise in the main areas.
We loved our meal at Dry Creek Grill. The ambiance was the perfect blend of energy and fun while our table was suitably private. The service was very good. The food was superb - the menu is inventive and varied, the prices are reasonable for the quality of dishes. The wine list was pricey - great wines at high prices, not much to offer at moderate prices.
I really enjoy this venue, however it is very noisy, so if that doesn't bother you, its worth it. I have been many times before and always had a good meal. This time we were seated right at the kitchen door, which wasn't a great spot, so it made this visit a little unpleasant, but will go back.
Love the menu selection. There is something for everyone.
The Manager is great. Got us seated earlier than we had reservations for as the place was so packed. Get the Ole Timer if you like Bourbon. Its a great drink and one I will be having again. This is a great spot with great people running it and good food. It doesnt get much better.
I highly recommend Dry Creek Grill to anyone looking for awesome BBQ in a fine dining establishment.
This is a neighborhood gem. If the Drink prices were a little bit lower, it would be a frequently repeatable dinner establishment for us.
First time for dinner. 4 semi profession eaters in our group. We all agreed that each dish was delicious and perfectly prepared. Carlos was our server and provided the best and most perfectly timed service we have ever had! Thank you Carlos we will be back! In our group we had the scallops, rib eye, skirt steak and a pork chop. What can I say. All were perfect. Don't forget to have a California side car, yum! Corkage only 20 bucks.
The manager is just fantastic! I was very impressed with him and the rest of the staff. Everyone we interacted with was incredibly genuine, kind, and seemed to be happy working there- those qualities make for a great experience. The food was wonderful and incredibly reasonably priced. Serving sizes are huge so come hungry! We go to Alexander's with some frequency and the Dry Creek Grill has great food and great prices AND is much closer to home!
we went there for Thanksgiving. It was expensive, but the food was very good and nicely presented. Excellent service as well. Very friendly staff all around
Dry Creek Grill does everything right. No complaints.
It was our third visit. Food was great the first two visits. My wife is a steak person. She said the fist two steaks were a 10. The last visit she gave your steak a 7. We will come back and try again.
We came in for Dinner with a 7:15 reservation and we're seated right at 7:15. Our waiter was super knowledgable and attentive. We ordered mojitos (delicious) and wine (great selection) and chatted for a while. We weren't rushed at all. Had apps (corn bread, ahi tuna and crab cakes) and they were all delicious. Ordered 4 entrees and everyone loved their meal. Bill came to $250- but it was a special night out and the service was great so it was worth it!
A great menu and lots of items for everyone. Service outstanding !!
My reservation was for 6:30pm. At 6:25pm, we were seated for dinner. The staff was very friendly, service was great. We had the prime rib, as per our waiter's suggestion, and it was delicious! Also, really enjoyed the margaritas! Staff offered to take our jackets, as high back chairs do not accommodate draping over the back of them. Only drawback, our food got to table before our margaritas, seems their is a problem with computer dropping drink orders. Choice of sparkling or bottle water was always tended to, and fresh ground pepper for meal was a nice touch. I will definitely go back!
Really beautiful tasty food, great service, attractive atmosphere, pleasant music condusive to good conversation.. Surprisingly large inside for plenty of seating. If it were busy though, I would say tables are too close together. Way to expensive for regular visits, so I would go for a special occasion only.