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Internally Displaced Children in North: Rasika Somarathna The Health Ministry has initiated a series of programs to upgrade health facilities provided for the displaced people in the North including an immunization project targeting over 40,000 children in welfare villages, which is set to start from today. During the three day program supported by the UNICEF and WHO, over 40,000 identified children under the age of five are to be immunized against diseases such as Polio, Tetanus, Japanese Encephalitis and Rubella. According to Health Ministry sources, these children had been identified in accordance with a survey conducted by officials of the Public Health Division of the Ministry under the instructions of Health Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva recently. The Ministry has deployed over 150 medical assistants and over 1,200 trained volunteers to effectively carry out the program within the stipulated period of three days The Ministry is to implement the project through its Public Health Division covering all welfare villages, housing IDPs. In addition, the Health Ministry has also equipped the Chettikulam hospital with a state of the-art operating theatre at a cost of Rs. 35 million. This new addition at Chettikulam is expected to ease the congestion experienced in the Vavuniya hospital and also lessen travel costs and difficulties of patients from remote villages and welfare camps in the area. Ministry sources said the Health Minister had put forward a Cabinet proposal seeking its consent to bring the Chettikulam hospital and relevant health service providing units at all welfare villages under the direct control of the Ministry (Central Government). The direct intervention if given, is expected speed up decision making procedures and supplement efforts in providing an enhanced service to improve health facilities provided to the IDPs. Courtesy: dailynews.lk |
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Ex-THQ Digital Warrington staffers launch new companies
At least three start-ups have formed in the wake of THQ's closure of its UK studio, Digital Warrington, which produced Warhammer 40K: Kill Team, Red Faction: Battlegrounds, and Juiced.
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W40K: Kill Team – The first 10 minutes walked through
Kill Team, the Warhammer 40K precursor to September's Space Marine, released today on XBLA at 800 Microsoft Points. You'll find narrated HD video of the opening sections below, showing a twin-stick shooter low on brains and heavy on fun. Look to buy it. I did.
Note: The co-op in Kill Team is local-only. There's no online play in it. Just so you know. Thanks, Tech-N9ne.
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Red Faction: Battlegrounds releasing first week in April
THQ said at a preview event in London tonight that Red Faction: Battlegrounds will release on XBLA and PSN in the first week of April, as reported by Eurogamer. Battlegrounds is a small, vehicle-based actioner created by UK developer THQ Digital Warrington. There are some more details through there, and we'll have coverage from the event for you soon.

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Yep, a translator account will let you log into the main translator server, that feed every Textpattern websites around here (unless specificaly not wanted by its webmaster).
You can edit, update, maintain, relatively easily (if the software don't eat your translations, hmmm Pedro ? :p) and as often, as small or big as you like.
I do it for french. Correcting small things a few times per month.
Mails going to Arif mailbox!;
Btw, Jeremie: I will update the whole translation thing ASAP. And it will not earn our work never, nevermore :-).
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Does txt file support Unicode? I mean, normally text files use ANSI instead of UTF-8.
Thank you. It's clearly now.
I would start my work as soon as possible.
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Btw, Jeremie: I will update the whole translation thing ASAP. And it will not earn our work never, nevermore :-).
Any news on that Pedro?
Hi, I begin translating langage file inot arabic langage, I think I will finish in 1 or 2 weeks (I am now at 30%).
I noticed that a member "ghareeb" offer to make the translation, is there any news from him that's just for not to do the same job twice!
I will send him a mail for informations!
Thanks, laze, for posting (and of course doing) the translation. Pedro – who will import the data on te server – is currently pretty busy, so that's probably the reason he hsn't already contacted you. I am sure he will. He'll probably also invite you into the group of translators, which means you get a login to the translation-backend and that way can keep the language items for your language updated when further additions are made – if you have the time and interest.
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Earlier, we covered the You In? campaign that is being launched by Yahoo encouraging visitors to share their acts of kindness. Hoping to perpetuate acts of kindness around the world, this campaign is designed to bring individuals to a centralized location and share the goodness of the human experience. Great idea, no doubt. However, the views of You In? apparently do not necessarily reflect the views of Yahoo and its CEO.
Known for her off color comments and brutal honesty, Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz told financial analysts Tuesday that the Woods story is "better than Michael Jackson dying"
Apparently it is easier to sell advertising space next to a scandal than a coffin. I guess on one hand Bartz is commenting on a level of honesty that is much more sincere than most corporations, but is that the type of honesty that Yahoo needs? Especially when they're in the process of encouraging acts of kindness and strengthening bonds between our fellow person?
One view is that the crass comment was a encouragement to be honest, even if it's not exactly what others want to hear. Inspire those around you by telling them what they might not necessarily want to hear. Tell your wife yes she looks fat in that dress, that your child probably won't become a professional athlete, about your late night excursions to your mistress'.
A pure idea indeed, but always a terrible idea. Everyone does some heinous things in their lifetime, but there is a time and place to be honest. Bartz may have been underlining some subtext during her speech, but I can't imagine that being the correct answer for the time. Especially when you're trying to inspire the world. If she said the whole "God bless Tiger Woods" phrase ironically, it would make a shred of sense, but I don't believe that to be the case.
I suppose its the nature of the world, and what we hope to change, if even slightly. Even those who are replying to the stories with comments such as "Can we drop the Tiger Woods crap" are guilty as well, as am I. It's compelling stuff, great for advertising, and I would imagine a cash cow for Yahoo. I would have waited until after the launch of You In?, however to exclaim how great scandal is for business.
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Robert Samuelson's Generation Squeezed is Victimized by the One Percent, Not their Parents Dean Baker CEPR 06 August 2012 http://www.cepr.net/index.php/beat-the-press/ [moderator: please use the link above to view the accompaning charts] Ding, ding, ding! Robert Samuelson has just written the 1 millionth piece to appear in the Washington Post claiming that an aging population will undermine our children's prosperity. He gets awarded a miniature golden baseball bat to symbolize his and the newspapers decades of bashing the elderly and trying to take away their Social Security and Medicare. Arithmetic fans know that if our children and grandchildren live worse than we do it will be because the folks at the top grabbed away all the money. In any plausible scenario the gains from productivity growth will swamp any additional burdens placed on workers from a larger population of retirees. The projections that Samuelson cites to make his point in fact demonstrate the opposite. He told readers: "The ratio of workers to retirees, 5-to-1 in 1960 and 3- to-1 in 2010, is projected at nearly 2-to-1 by 2025." Yep, we have had a sharp decline in the ratio of workers to retirees from 1960 to 2010 (most of it by 1990) and yet average living standards rose substantially. This means that there is no reason that average living standards won't continue to rise in the next several decades as the ratio of workers to retirees falls further. The simple chart below compares the impact of the projected change in the ratio of workers to retirees on the living standards of workers assuming that an average retiree has 75 percent of the living standard of an average worker. It compares scenarios of 1.0 percent, 1.5 percent and 2.0 percent productivity growth. As can be seen, the impact of higher productivity growth in raising living standards swamps the impact of demographic change in lowering living standards. It is also important to note that the negative demographic shift ends in 2035. After that point the demographics stabilize or even improve slightly, which means that all future gains in productivity will go into the pockets of our children and grandchildren. Of course BTP fans everywhere are jumping and down yelling that ordinary workers have not been seeing the gains of productivity growth. Real wages have been nearly stagnant for the last three decades. This is of course right, but that is exactly the point. If our children and grandchildren do not enjoy substantially higher living standards than we do today, it will not be because they are paying for their parents or grandparents' Social Security. It will be because the one percent have rigged the economic system so that most of the gains from growth go to the top. The answer here is not cutting Social Security and Medicare, it is ending too big to fail insurance for huge banks and otherwise cutting a bloated financial system down to size. It is about ending trade and monetary policies that are decided to benefit the rich at the expense of the rest of us. It is about curtailing patent monopolies that has us spending $300 billion a year on drugs that would sell for $30 billion in a competitive market. And it is about fixing a corporate governance system where boards of directors are given 6- figure payoffs to look the other way as top management pillages the company. (See The End of Loser Liberalism: Making Markets Progressive.) In other words, the real story is not about inter- generational equality, no matter how many times the Post repeats this line. The real story is about intra- generational inequality. ___________________________________________ Portside aims to provide material of interest to people on the left that will help them to interpret the world and to change it. Submit via email: [log in to unmask] Submit via the Web: http://portside.org/submittous3 Frequently asked questions: http://portside.org/faq Sub/Unsub: http://portside.org/subscribe-and-unsubscribe Search Portside archives: http://portside.org/archive Contribute to Portside: https://portside.org/donate
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A brownfield is a property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Brownfields funds awarded to communities, states, tribes, and other stakeholders will facilitate the leveraging, creation and retention of jobs, and the leveraging of economic investment, while helping to prevent, assess, safely clean up, and sustainably reuse brownfields
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the EPA will award brownfields assessment, cleanup, new and supplemental Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) and job training cooperative agreements through a competitive process and will provide technical assistance and training to brownfields communities via regional contracts and Interagency Agreements (IA). Cooperative Agreements are a type of grant that indicates the EPA will be substantially involved in the project and will work closely with the recipient. The RLF is a type of cooperative agreement that provides funds for recipients to provide loans and subgrants to eligible entities to cleanup sites in their communities. A federal IA is a mechanism that allows one federal agency to partner with another federal agency, in this case the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to provide technical assistance to communities receiving brownfields funds. For more information on all the Brownfields cooperative agreement programs please visit the Program's description page here: http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/pilot.htm.Brownfields cooperative agreements will support progress toward Goal 4 (Healthy Communities and Ecosystems), Objective 4.2 (Communities), and Sub-objective 4.2.3 (Assess and Clean Up Brownfields) of the 2006-2011 EPA Strategic Plan. EPA and Recovery Act fund recipients will work together to collect information about the expected outputs and outcomes of brownfields cooperative agreements. EPA anticipates assessing an additional 500-750 properties, making an additional 500-750 acres ready for reuse, and leveraging an additional $450,000,000 - $600,000,000 dollars by 2012.
Recovery Act RLF Funding Request posted in Federal Register - April 10, 2009;Recovery Act Assessment, RLF and Cleanup cooperative agreement recipients announced - May 2009;Other Recovery Act Funding for Regional Support (TBA, US Army Corps of Engineers) sent to Regions - May 2009;Recovery Act Job Training cooperative agreement recipients announced - June 2009;Recovery Act Assessment, RLF, Cleanup and Job Training cooperative agreements awarded - September 30, 2009;EPA Monitors Recovery Act cooperative agreement recipients and reports progress, accomplishments - Ongoing FY09 - FY11 (or longer);EPA's "Sufficient Progress" Review of Recovery Act cooperative agreement recipients - Summer 2010
Activities to be performed under these cooperative agreements include, but are not limited to, (1) environmental assessment to identify the contaminants at brownfields sites and initiate cleanup planning; (2) direct cleanup of brownfield sites; (3) community involvement activities for site selection, cleanup and reuse planning; (4) training participants in the handling and removal of hazardous substances, including training for jobs in sampling, analysis, and site cleanup.
Each cooperative agreement is assigned an EPA regional Project Officer (PO) who has the responsibility to oversee every aspect of the recipient's work. All EPA POs must meet Agency requirements to serve as a PO and must undergo significant training, with refresher courses every three years. The PO will continually monitor progress and identify any schedule slippage via general interaction with the recipient and the Quarterly Report each recipient is required to submit. The Quarterly Report, a Term and Condition for each grant, will provide detailed information to EPA on the reporting requirements identified in Sec.1512 of the Recovery Act. In addition to these quarterly updates, EPA will administer a Recovery Act cooperative agreement review to ensure the recipient is making "sufficient progress" beginning in June of 2010, one year after date of award. EPA has defined sufficient progress for assessment, cleanup, RLF and Job Training grants to be reasonable expectations of the progress a typical recipient would make in one year. These reasonable expectations are documented directly in the Terms and Conditions of each cooperative agreement.
Assessment cooperative agreement recipients; TBA (EPA-lead assessment) recipients $33 M Sites assessed; jobs leveraged; funding leveraged;Cleanup & RLF cooperative agreement recipients $57.4 M Sites cleaned up; jobs leveraged; funding leveraged; acres made ready for reuse;Job Training cooperative agreement recipients $5 M Number of participants trained; percentage of participants placed in green jobsEligible recipients include local governments, states, tribes and non-profits (cleanup and job training only). The Brownfields Program is positioned to provide transparent information on the performance, progress and accomplishments of brownfields projects funded with Recovery Act funds. The Program tracks specific outputs and outcomes at the recipient level and can provide that information on a quarterly basis once the recipients begin reporting accomplishment data to EPA.The Brownfields program will ensure that the expenditure and monitoring of Recovery Act funds are transparent and that appropriate, qualified staff oversee Recovery Act resources. Managers will meet regularly to assess implementation progress and expeditiously resolve any issues related to Recovery Act-funded projects.In compliance with the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) EPA's ongoing management integrity program requires us to develop a multiyear program review strategy, conduct systematic and rigorous assessments of internal controls over our programmatic and financial operations, and report on the effectiveness of those controls in our annual letter of assurance to the Administrator. For FY 2009, we will be addressing the integrity of Recovery Act programs and including an additional assurance statement regarding ARRA funds and activities as part of our annual assurance letter to the Administrator.In addition to our internal reviews, we will rely on audit findings and program evaluation results to inform our assessment and strengthen program accountability. The Brownfields program has one open audit finding from a 2008 Office of Inspector General (OIG) report. The recommendation from the OIG states: "the Assistant Administrator for Solid Waste and Emergency Response should revise model terms and conditions for assessment grants to include a definition for the term 'insufficient progress.'" The Brownfields Program currently has completed draft sufficient progress definitions for the Assessment, RLF and Cleanup cooperative agreements and will incorporate these into final Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) for agreements funded under the Recovery Act. The Brownfields Program plans to finalize the T&Cs by early May, in preparation for the Recovery Act awards in the summer of 2009. The oversight process in place for ARRA funding ensures that managers and staff will be held accountable for performance. Senior managers'; performance standards include specific performance measures related to the Brownfields program, and staff's performance standards contain measures reflecting their role and responsibilities in achieving progress. (During midyear performance reviews, these performance standards and measures are being modified to address Recovery Act-specific goals.)
The Recovery Act provides funding for site assessment, job training, and cleanup activities that do not generally meet the definition of infrastructure. However, a limited amount of funding awarded to state and local governments may fall into the category of infrastructure where the principal purpose of the activity is to construct a cap to be directly incorporated into a public building or public work as defined in 2 CFR 176.140(a). It may also apply where funds are used to install piping to connect households or businesses to public water systems or replace public water system supply well(s) and associated piping due to groundwater contamination. EPA does not consider remediation activities conducted with Brownfields supplemental funds by tribes, private sector developers, non-profit organizations (except non-profit organizations that are councils of governments or regional or interstate governmental entities per 40 CFR 31.3 Local government) or other non-governmental borrowers or sub-grantees to be infrastructure investments for the purposes of the certification and reporting requirements. Though the majority of our projects are not considered infrastructure investments, the Brownfields Program will continue to promote green and sustainable redevelopment on brownfield sites. Each Recovery Act cooperative agreement applicant is evaluated against criteria that weigh the green contribution of the proposed project. Applicants that demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices are ranked more favorably. Each recipient is encouraged to implement sustainable practices such as green cleanup techniques, energy efficiency and reusing construction and demolition materials.Further, the Brownfields Program will provide opportunities for additional funding and technical support to Recovery Act projects to promote sustainable redevelopment including green design and locating renewable energy facilities, such as wind farms and solar panel installations, on brownfields.


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In the United States, REITs (real estate investment trusts) are back in the black and selling shares to get their hands on more cash for more acquisitions. In fact, now that they are done with their "balance sheet repair," from 2009, during which they sold off shares in order to reduce debt and cover dividends, they are ramping up sales Read full article »
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6:44pm Wednesday 31st October 2012 in News By Chris Webber, Reporter (Stockton/Hartlepool)
A small street community has been the focus of national attention for all the wrong reasons after an arson-hit house was put up for sale for just £750. Chris Webber talked to the people who live there
SOMEONE, no-one knows who, often makes night-time pilgrimage to 12, Limetrees Close, Port Clarence and leaves flowers. A splash of brightness on the torched doorstep.
It's the very house that has been labelled crime-hit by national newspapers as Britain's cheapest after it was put up for auction for £750.
All the attention worked wonders for the sellers as the house, empty for two years and vandalised, ransacked and burnt out, actually fetched £14,000 at auction in Durham on Tuesday night. Another house on the street, listed for auction for £1,000, sold for £10,200.
In fact other houses that have been listed for sale on online site, Zoopla, show most of these three-bedroom, well-built, 1990 semi-detached homes sell for between £35,000 and £51,000.
However, there's little point ignoring the obvious troubles of Limetrees Close.
A quick count reveals ten of the 50 or so houses are derelict. All the empty homes have their outdoor meters taken away. "You get 50 quid for them at the scrappie," one lad explains.
There's a porch roof falling in on another home, fly-tipping round the back, some graffiti , clear evidence of arson.
But it's those flowers point to the other story of this street. They're in memory of Paul Ainsley Scott who died of smoke inhalation in the house in April, 2010.
He is remembered as "a quiet bloke but a good bloke," by one neighbour. It's no surprise he is recalled as it doesn't take long to realise this is a place where everyone knows everyone else.
One of them is Angie, a 49-year-old mother-of-three, who chose to move to Limetrees Close from Essex five years ago.
She declined to give her surname but waxed lyrical about her neighbourhood.
"I can honestly say I've never had any problems with neighbours," she said. "No noise, no crime, nothing, and people here are really friendly. We're near the countryside, the beach, I wouldn't move away."
She suggested the council change the name of the street so when people Google it there's no negative connotations.
Others echo Angie's positive view of life on Limetrees Close. One tattooed lad in his 20s said many of the problems could be solved with a simple clean-up.
"Tidy these places up, get people in them, and it'd be fine," he said. "People here are great, all ages."
Another young mother says she's happy for her kids to play on the street knowing friends and neighbours will be keeping an eye out.
However, it is telling that no-one is happy to leave their name. A CCTV camera has been installed at a cost of £7,000 due to serious scale fly-tipping and arson.
In September there were seven recorded crimes on the street, three for burglary. The actual figure was almost certainly higher.
It's hard to find unemployment statistics, but Middlesbrough, just over the Transporter Bridge, is the highest in the North-East at 14.4 per cent.
And on-line, where people can leave messages without being spotted chatting to a reporter by neighbours, there's more negative comment.
One message on a local newspaper's website, from someone calling herself Boromummy, says: "That whole street is a mess. The landlords need to be held accountable for the scum they are letting live in them. The rest of us are trying to sort the area out 'cos we're sick the death of the stigma, but then we get this."
Even this woman tells the happier side of the street.
"I've lived here all my life and I'd never want to live anywhere else. I'm not on the dole and my kids are never in trouble. I've never been mugged or burgled."
Alex Cunningham, MP for the area, Stockton Council and the police have held meetings to work on ways to improve the area which was very badly hit by the 1980s decline in heavy industry. The great and the good.
I leave, having not been threatened and encountering only politeness, optimistic that the solution will be found by the decent people of Limestrees Close themselves.
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0 reviewThose dreaded early mornings won't seem so bad with this adorable Me To You Clock.
This cute little Tatty Teddy has the signature blue nose, grey fur and patchwork detail of the Me To You characters. That round silver clock that Tatty Teddy is clutching has a warm cream coloured face and is decorated with pretty flowers.
This Tatty Teddy clock makes a great gift for a collector or just as a sweet treat for yourself.
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2 reviewsOnce Upon A Time Jewellery Stand - Display Your Gems In Fairytale Style!
Decadently display your bracelets and necklaces on this enchanting jewellery stand from the Once Upon A Time Collection.
With a charming vintage-inspired design, this jewellery stand features soft swirls and butterflies – making it ornamental as well as useful. This is an alternative to a jewellery box for keeping your favourite pieces to hand.
Plus, it will stand out on your dressing table in fairytale fashion – perfect for queens and princesses alike!
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3 FOR 2 TOYSBatman Fragrance Duo Gift Set (3 for 2)
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0 reviewThe Batman Fragrance Duo Gift Set lets your little hero pick up the scent of the Dark Knight.
After a long day of crime fighting in Gotham City, Batman must spruce himself up before he changes back into slick billionaire Bruce Wayne.
And now your hero can do the same with this fantastic gift set which includes a 150 ml shower gel and 50 ml eau de toilette spray with hints of vanilla and musk.
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- Capture the scent of The Dark Knight
- Contains 150 ml shower gel
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Whether you quickly devoured the whole lot or sent one of them in a Valentine's card, complete with a cheesy 'roses are red and violets are blue' poem, Love Hearts have provided sweet sentiments since the '50s. Now these tasty treats will continue to melt hearts with these retro tea lights.
In a pack of 6, these Love Hearts tea lights look good enough to eat and feature the classic 'Kiss Me', 'Hug Me' and 'Love Me' sayings that appear on the sweets. These candles are charmingly nostalgic and provide a cuter alternative to the usual tea light options for adding a warming glow in your home.
Rather than attempting to wax lyrical to cringe-worthy effect, it's a much safer romantic gesture to grab these tea lights instead!
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Make night time magical with the brilliant Hello Kitty Glitter Lamp.
Fans of the popular cartoon character will love this pretty glitter lamp with its tall cylinder and compact shape that produces a soft and gentle glow as the amazing shapes dance around inside.
At 46 cm in height it's big enough to stand out in the room with its pink and warm Hello Kitty colours.
To make evenings even more relaxing why not combine with the Hello Kitty Blossom Dream Hot Water Bottle (see item number 29BR5) and the Hello Kitty shaped mug (29BR7).
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This Cute Tatty Teddy jewellery box would make the perfect gift for someone special, the pretty feminine design has separate compartments to keep all of your jewellery tidy and features music and a spinning Tatty Teddy when opened. Unique and instantly recognisable, Tatty Teddy the soft fluffy grey teddy bear with the famous blue nose and patches is the signature character of the much-loved brand Me to You. Tatty Teddy offers a timeless message of love, happiness and friendship. With so many cute gifts to choose from there's something for every occasion and age. It's no wonder this gorgeous grey bear has captured millions of hearts, all over the world.
Measures: 3.6 x 7 x 4.4 inch (9.1 x 17.7 x 11.1 cm).
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With this Lipsy Hot Water Bottle and Eye Mask Set snuggling up in bed will be even more enjoyable.
The hot water bottle has a fluffy cover that's super snug, with a bright pink heart pattern and the slogan Love Sleep. It's also decorated with twinkling crystals to add a touch of girly glamour.
The eye mask is perfect for blocking out those early morning rays that might disturb any peaceful slumber, with a matching Love Sleep slogan and a pretty pink trim.
This set also makes a great gift for someone who deserves plenty of sweet dreams!
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3 FOR 2 TOYSMe To You Me To You Sparkling Kisses
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Any fashion-forward girl with a love of Me to You's Tatty Teddy will be thrilled with this set of 3 pretty lip glosses.
Presented in a lovely gift box, each tube features a cute wintery image of Tatty Teddy. The lip glosses themselves are in shades of pink and red and have a pretty swirled shimmer finish. They even have a sweet scent to make them even more of a treat.
Perfect for the girl who's just discovering cosmetics, these will leave her made up.
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- Contains 3 20ml lip glosses
- Features Tatty Teddy
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3 FOR 2 TOYSSpiderman Fragrance and Washbag Gift Set (3 for 2)
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When New York's favourite superhero changes to his mild-mannered alter ego Peter Parker he needs to be able to spruce himself up fast, and now your little hero can do the same.
This cool set comes with a wash bag featuring Spidey himself, which your little hero can use for PE or when playing sport to keep things like shampoo and shower gel nice and safe.
And it also comes with a 50ml eau de toilette spray with a hint of vanilla and musk to capture the scent of your friendly neighbourhood Spiderman!
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- Amazing Spiderman Fragrance and Washbag Set
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- Capture the scene of your favourite suoerhero
Me To You Money Box
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0 reviewThis blue draw string kit bag is perfect for gym and swimming kits. It features a football design to the front and van be personalised with any name up to 12 characters.


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How long have you worked there? He started part-time in 2008, then full-time in 2010 when he became a partner.
What does your job entail? "I'm the main pharmacist in charge. We do have some part-time pharmacists, but I'm the full-time pharmacist.
What's a typical day like? "What I do a lot is when the prescriptions are brought in by technicians, they process them through the insurance and prepare them. I go through and check to make sure their work is accurate ... and to make sure that the medication does not interact with anything else the patient is taking. I answer drug questions from the customers, what to take with their antibiotics or if they have other health issues."
How long have you been in the business? Since 2004, when he graduated from pharmacy school. He originally wanted to be a hospital pharmacist, and worked four years in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center's emergency department before going to Cape Fear Discount Drugs.
Why did you want to become a pharmacist? "My grandfather had Parkinson's disease, that was when I was a teenager. I had this thought that I'd love to be a health care field where I can help someone like him get better." He first wanted to go into research, then decided that pharmacy school was a good option.
What is a common question people ask when you tell them what you do? "They always ask me about their medicine. It's interest because when I meet someone, it doesn't matter how long someone has been taking their medication, they always have questions. If it's not about their medicine, it's about their parents' medicine."
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World's Only Civilian-Flown Harrier Coming to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010
The world's only civilian-flown Harrier jump jet will make its Oshkosh debut this year as it appears and flies at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010.
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. - (April 13, 2010) - The world's only civilian-flown Harrier jump jet will make its Oshkosh debut this year as it appears and flies at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010, "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration." The 58th edition of EAA's annual fly-in convention will be held July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
The BAE Sea Harrier F/A2, owned and flown by retired U.S. Marine test pilot Art Nalls, is scheduled to arrive at Oshkosh on Sunday, July 25, the day before opening day, then make several flying demonstrations throughout the week.
Nalls purchased the completely demilitarized aircraft in 2006 from a broker who had obtained it from Britain's Royal Navy surplus. It's the second Sea Harrier ever manufactured, according to Nalls, and at 31 years old, the oldest surviving one.
"AirVenture attendees have seen numerous U.S.-built AV-8A and AV-8B Harriers demonstrate the type's unique vertical/short take-off and landing (V/STOL) abilities, but this will be the first British Sea Harrier to appear," said Tom Poberezny, EAA chairman/president and AirVenture chairman.
The Sea Harrier is a fighter aircraft designed to shoot down enemy aircraft, according to Nalls, while the AV-8s were designed for air-to-ground and close air support. The Sea Harrier has a bigger nose, a raised canopy for better visibility, and shorter wings. It also has a climb rate much faster than the AV-8, which Nalls spent most of his military career flying. In 1980, this Sea Harrier also made the first trial of the "ski-jump" takeoff technique, which was a critical element in the Falklands campaign of 1982.
Nalls and his flying partner, retired Marines Maj. Gen. Joe Anderson, are the first two civilian pilots to be rated for aerobatic flight in Harriers. The pair has known each other for 25 years and flew AV-8A Harriers in the U.S. Marines' famous Ace of Spades Squadron, VMA-231. Anderson, now the Deputy Director for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C., also has attained the rare feat of 2,500 flight hours in Harriers.
Exact flying demonstration times at Oshkosh have yet to be finalized for this aircraft, but will be announced when confirmed. When not flying, the aircraft will be on static display on AirVenture's showcase AeroShell Square. For more information visit www.airventure.org.
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Free calls to all landlines and mobile phones within the US and Canada
Update: This offer has now ended, unfortunately. However, you can still make cheap calls to the USA, or check out our subscriptions for even better value for regular callers.
We just announced that SkypeOut is now free within the US and Canada to all landlines and mobiles, until at least the end of 2006.
How does this work?
If you're in the US or Canada, you can use SkypeOut to call any landline or mobile number in both the USA and Canada for free.
If you're in the US or Canada and calling any other country, OR if you're in any other country and making calls to Canada or the US for both landlines or mobiles, the standard SkypeOut rates apply.
Of course, Skype-to-Skype calls continue to be globally free, so no changes there.
See also the campaign FAQ.
Is it really free? What are the strings attached?
Yes. It is really very, very free. There's no prepayment, no minimum use, no subscription, no monthly fee, no nothing. You just download and install Skype and then you start calling. Both the caller and the number called must be in either the US or Canada. There are no strings attached. (UPDATE: please note that free calls at this time may not apply to Call Forwarding. If you forward a call with SkypeOut, we charge you the standard rates.)
The only condition is that we have said free SkypeOut within the US and Canada is guaranteed to last until the end of this year — that is, until December 31, 2006. We're not quite sure yet what we will do after that. Maybe we extend the free period, maybe not. You'll hear more about this towards the end of the year.
Until then, happy calling.
Note that if you haven't bought any Skype Credit, your Skype client may still tell you something about needing to buy some before you can use SkypeOut. Just disregard that and place your call. It will work fine We already had this for toll-free 800 numbers where you could call them for free without actually buying any credit so we know this works. And it works on all platforms where SkypeOut is available, which at this time means Windows, Mac, Linux and Pocket PC.
If you use Call Forwarding to SkypeOut, then it costs you the standard SkypeOut rates.
As far as we know, this is the first time in history when unlimited calls to a standard telephone network are free without any form of payment or subscription. That's kind of cool. (Update: ok, as the comments here and on Digg say, there were a few others years ago. Oh well.)
This is also a great example of Skype being lean and mean. We continue to innovate rapidly. From the inception of this "project" of free North American SkypeOut to you actually reading this and being able to use it, the time period was really short. Many thanks to the whole team involved in making this.
243 thoughts on "Free calls to all landlines and mobile phones within the US and Canada"
serrebi2006 said 8 years ago
Free calls to us/canada phones worked on both my accounts[one of which has no skype credit] IP 70.69.56.xxx , shaw in british columbia canada.
Great nice free service. I hope it lasts for longer then just to the end of the year, but nevertheless I will enjoy it while I can! -
modfather32 said 8 years ago
No go for me too. Really looking forward to trying it out!
ISP Address: 71.104.xxx.xxx
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hackztor said 8 years ago
I have qwest and had a 7x.xx.xx.xx number and it would not work. so i figured there is a proble with those and decided not to wait for skype to fix it so i just turned my modem off gave few minutes returned on and got a new ip address without a 7 and it works perfect. if ur isp gives dif numbers try that to see if u can get an ip without a 7. if not just wait for skype to fix it, or use a proxy.
dirt_road_rog said 8 years ago
Ahhh yes this works on Anikast Satelite Internet in Canada…normally I don't get to do online gaming but Skype works!
207.35.XXX.XXXThanks Skype!
wallaby78 said 8 years ago
Well, I was pretty excited when I first heard that skypeout calls to the US and Canada would be free, but then I realised that as an American living in China, I can't do it. So now I'm sad. But, I still do like skype and it still is cheaper to use it to talk with family and friends back home than anything else I've found. But man, free woulda been nice.
devinbaines said 8 years ago
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coppola1975 said 8 years ago
Same thing…RoadRunner…
IP address: 126.96.36.199
Reverse DNS: cpe-69-204-208-115.stny.res.rr.com.
Reverse DNS authenticity: [Verified]
Proxy IP Address: No proxy being used (or anonymizing one)
ASN Name: RR-NYSREGION-ASN-01
IP range connectivity: 4
Registrar (per ASN): ARIN
Country (per IP registrar): US [United States]
Country Currency: USD [United States Dollars]
Country IP Range: 220.127.116.11 to 184.108.40.206
Country fraud profile: Normal
City (per outside source): Binghamton, New York
Private (internal) IP? No
IP address registrar: whois.arin.net
Known Proxy? No
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pyperlake said 8 years ago
Working fine over Direcway satellite connection. ISP 192.x.x.x. Well done! British Columbia, Canada.
inundated said 8 years ago
Working fine here.
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mikeymikempls said 8 years ago
Not working. I need skypeout credits.
Road Runner/Time Warner cable modem
(Yes, RR offers digital phone service in this area.)
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allergic99 said 8 years ago
Work now for me at 70.* with Videotron in Montreal. Thanks a lot folks. Really nice service.
theodorejenkins said 8 years ago
IP Address: 74.56.*.*
Loc: CANADA,
Connection: VIDEOTRON
Works just fine.
To The Skype Team: Well Done. -
dtgirton said 8 years ago
It's now working for me! Bellsouth DSL, 74.227.xxx.xxx as verified by http://www.ip2location.com
rjam710 said 8 years ago
Wow, that was fast! It works for me now, IP: 70.x on Verizon DSL in NJ.
actuarytm said 8 years ago
Good grief. Judging by some of the previous comments, a number of users seem incapable of reading comprehension, and by commenting incorrectly are spreading misinformation.
There did/does seem to be an IP related issue, which has been addressed several times in the appropriate Skype Forum (e.g. here, here, etc).
Additionally, an official update has been issued, including instructions on how to proceed if the problem persists.
Regarding the "scam" comments and those related to "i go to buy credit and it states 120 minutes and three months of voice mail. rip off time.", the purchase page clearly states the following: "Spend a minimum of $10 or €10 using PayPal in one go and get 120 SkypeOut calling minutes and 3 Months Voicemail free".
In simpler terms for those lacking understanding, in addition to $10 or €10 worth of Skype services being purchase (be it SkypeOut, SkypeIn, or Skype Voicemail), an additional 120 SkypeOut minutes and 3 months of Skype Voicemail will be included at no additional charge. This is part of a recurring PayPal Promotion which credits these incentives to a user's account shortly after a purchase of $10 or €10 of any Skype services (the free minutes arrive in the form of a credit to one's SkypeOut balance).
Also an item worth noting: as in the past, credits are valid for 180 days since the last call or purchase. Again in simpler terms, credits remain in one's account up to 180 days of inactivity. Making a call or another purchase extends the expiration date an additional 180 days after each call or purchase.
Although I am certain it has been said many times here and elsewhere, Skype is an excellent product and has offered not only excellent service but also excellent customer service for many years (I've personally been using Skype off and on since late 2003).
Looking forward to many more years in the future as well. This offering is not surprising at all considering Skype and its focus on inexpensive, high-quality service.
coppola1975 said 8 years ago
All Better!!! Thank you
brookzppc said 8 years ago
Thank you Skype for resolving this issue quicky.
Wasnt working on 70.x.x.x in Ontario on Rogers Cable,
Now is! I didnt change any settings to resolve. For all you who said this was a scam.. Shame on you -
brookzppc said 8 years ago
Thought I would stick a time stamp in here as well its 2:46PM EST
leegrosbauer said 8 years ago
Works good now with Videotron in Montreal, but I have to restart Skype between calls. If I don't restart the Skype app I lose both incoming and outgoing audio. Mac OS 10.3.9, Skype version 18.104.22.168
err .. can we do conference calls to landlines/mobiles with this new free SkypeOut? Nobody had audio when I tried it although the connections did occur. Maybe it was just more of that first bug that I mentioned?
sfavernal said 8 years ago
Seems to still be broken for IP addresses starting 17X.XXX.XXX.XXX, same error message as everyone else is reporting although it was working fine yesterday. It only seems to have started playing up since this morning.
cyberianryan said 8 years ago
Works for me now. I am a 71.xxx… address.
kgrenier1 said 8 years ago
This is the best thing that ever happened to a student since……..sliced bread!!!!!! I hope it goes on longer then the rest of the year but if not, it will certainly be enjoyed until then….thank you again -
amdellis said 8 years ago
Thanks for fixing it so quick
My ip didn't change, but it worked when I tried in the morning.
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leegrosbauer said 8 years ago
I'm still having substantial issues with frequent disappearance of the audio on one or both ends of the conversation. Connections between parties are fine, however. Mac OS 10.3.9, Skype v. 126.96.36.199
The problem is that many people are recieving 'dead air' phone call attempts from me. I can handle that ok, but on followup inquiry via regular landline I'm encountering noticeable hostility for having subjected my call recipients to the circumstance. Just a heads up, eh Skype?
leegrosbauer said 8 years ago
oops. make that Skype v. 126.96.36.199
leegrosbauer said 8 years ago
I've also encountered several people who wouldn't answer their phone because their caller ID wasn't showing any number that they recognized. heh. Frankly, getting this free Skype/Landline thing going has actually caused me to make more continent-spanning regular landline calls for clarification of issues than I havd otherwise made in many years. lol.
Regardless .. thank you for the service. I'm pleased.
skyperactiveidiot said 8 years ago
Mediacom not working in Iowa City:
Would love to try it, works okay for 1-800 calls but whats the point?
taz_babiker said 8 years ago
It would be great if this was applicable to all calls within the UK too (or at least to landlines). The UK must have a huge Skype userbase and this would catapult it even further. I know plenty of student friends who would kill for this in the UK!
maylwoo said 8 years ago
Hmmm…it doesn't seem to work if I call a landline although it works if I call a mobile phone. I'm using SBC DSL (which I imagine lots of folks in the Bay Area are using). I'd be grateful for help.
rafettdad said 8 years ago
works on at&t (sbc) dsl in central calif
audioman13 said 8 years ago
Doesn't work calling out to landlines or cellphones here in Washington State via my Comcast ISP.
Getting the same busy signal, call failed, and red note saying that credit is necessary when attempting to dial local numbers.
It does call the Skype Test number properly, so the software/USB handset is config'd correctly.
My IP: 24.18.xxx.xx
which shows up in pingtests backwards as coming via hsd1.wa.comcast.net
via an IP block lookup I find that Comcast here holds this block of numbers:
Comcast Cable Communications WASHINGTON-9 (NET-24-16-0-0-2)22.214.171.124 – 188.8.131.52
audioman13 said 8 years ago
Excellent response to my problem.
I posted earlier today, and sent in a followup customer service request via the tab within the Skype program.
All is working fine now from Seattle via a Comcast 24.18.xxx.xx location.
ofirisrael said 8 years ago
"SKYPE – ALL the world can speak for free"
no more
only pepole from north america can have free calls
skype is not "global" anymorethis policy is against what skype is or better say was
papabrian said 8 years ago
HOPE FOR ALL YOU WITH IPs in the 70s. My IP starts with 71. and I was having EXACTLY the problems described by so many here. I live in Montana, and dialing out told me I needed credits – in red, after the call, not just the little pre-call warning.
It turns out all I needed to do was dial differently.
You can't use the graphcial keypad because it puts the + in as a 0. So to dial, say 555-1111, in the 406 area code I would have to TYPE IN:
+14065551111and VOILA!!!
Thank you Skype! and please, everyone, if this answer works for you too, pass it around, it seems like a LOT of folks are frustrated by this problem, and if it's really this easy to solve, we should spread the word. Or better yet, Skype should be able to fix it.
rideout17 said 8 years ago
Tried the rest and Skypes the best.
Call your friend Mel on her cell.
Call your friend Monna on her home phona.
None the less as long as you and your caller are in the US, all calls are free.
Now please remain free and you'll continue getting praise from me.
Oh yeah, one last thing, now don't forget this applies
to Canada as well. So download Skye now cause this
is sure to be a big hit. -
txtrinitytiger said 8 years ago
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if I remember my world geography correctly, isn't North America composed of three major countries: Canada, US, and Mexico? From what I can tell, this is not a "call North America free" promotion, it's more of a "call Canada and US for free ONLY" promotion.
davidpoon said 7 years ago
What happens to my SkypeOut credit that expires in December 2006 if I can't use them on calls???
dnof.borge said 7 years ago
Hey; we want this in Norway too!!! : )
rajat_clarion said 7 years ago
Business Mobile Phone
Business Mobile phone operators' trade body, the GSM Association, said that its members were already introducing price cuts and lower tariffs that would bring down the average cost of a roaming call within the EU by about 40%. -
crimson_divine said 7 years ago
Yeah, I agree with what the Brits have said (being British and all). I hardly see this as being fair and if you ask me its somewhat prejudice too. We have just as much right as everyone else, why shouldn't we be allowed free calls? >_>
massarisalam said 6 years ago
wow guys im from iraq i wanna try skype sending message to mobile phone **==
anamkies said 3 years ago
Somehow, video calls don't work for me when I'm on a wireless conection. Calls keep ringing but all buttons become unresponsive and I have to restart my computer in order to get the ringing tone to stop. When I'm on an local conection via ethernet cable with the same computer, everything is fine. Has this happened to any of you? Do you know how I can fix this problem? I have windows 7
desi062 said 3 years ago
Can you tell me why don't my PC can't open the free phone number page?


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The San Francisco Arts Commission and the Randall Museum announce the installation of Windswept, a wind-driven kinetic façade by Charles Sowers.
Consisting of over 500 freely rotating directional arrows, Windswept transforms a blank wall into a large-scale observational instrument that reveals the complex interactions between the wind and the environment. The artwork was funded by the Art Enrichment monies generated by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's capital projects.
Come visit Riding the Rails, the Museum's scale model of a caboose. Children can climb on it and pretend to be riding the rails. Also open is an urban rail exhibit with models of San Francisco landmark buildings where visitors can guide model trains on railroad tracks. Be sure to check out our relief passenger car with interactive panels about the Transcontinental Railway. Riding the Rails is on permanent display in the lobby entrance of the Golden Gate Model Railroad.
Year-round, you can check out a full size replica of an earthquake refugee shack, visit native California wild animals, and learn more about the wide variety of programs that the Randall Museum offers at the Creativity & Discovery exhibit.
Randall Museum will be closed Wednesday, December 25th and Wednesday, January 1st.
Save the date!!! Join us Saturday, December 7th from 10 am - 2 pm for our annual Holiday Crafts Day event! Join us for this event for the entire family and make inexpensive gifts for the holidays! Click here for more information about the event. Click here for information about how to volunteer for the event.
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Registration for the Winter Session of classes begins at 10 am December 7th for Randall Museum Members. Open registration begins at 10 am December 14th. Click here for information about Winter Family Classes. Click here for information about Winter Youth Classes. Click here for information about Winter teen & adult classes.
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Soweto, SA – Gospel Superstar Kirk Franklin got the surprise of his life when he was asked by the South African Government to perform at Nelson Mandel's Memorial service on Tuesday.
Franklin was actually already in Johannesburg for a few days for several performances and was about to board his plane to head back home, when he was approached and asked to stay for one more performance, for the memorial service of the former South African President.
The memorial was held in the FNB football stadium in Soweto, South Africa before an estimated crowd of 90,000 who braved the rain to pay final respects to the man who had done so much for his country, including a 27-year stay in prison as he fought to end white rule in his homeland.
Humbled to be, Kirk Franklin performed his mega hit, "My Life Is In Your Hands," backed by Joyous Celebration. Franklin ignited the stadium and brought the crowd to its feet with the stirring Gospel song.
His performance included playing the piano which he later walked away from to only stand center front and center on the stage, trailed by someone carrying an umbrella trying to keep up with the energetic Franklin who transformed the stadium into a church-like atmosphere reminiscent of the traditional African-American homegoing experience.


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Medal - Visit of the US Fleet, Australia, 1908 Reg. No: NU 33099
- Summary:
- Australia
Australia Welcomes America 1908 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Other Details: Huge celebrations surrounded the visit of the United States Navy to Australia in 1908. Prime Minister Alfred Deakin ignored Britain's concerns and established protocol when he invited the American fleet to visit. Sixteen warships arrived in Sydney harbour, welcomed by 80,000 spectators. Speeches were delievered, parties thrown and parades marched in honour of the occasion. As the fleet moved from port to port the welcome remained wildly enthusiastic. The visit was publicly associated with Australia's self-perception as a strong 'white' nation. The Lone Hand described the occasion: 'As a friendly hand across the Pacific comes to Australia - the Great White Fleet. In a flashing white it comes, as it were a symbol of a racial ideal to be upheld. Australia aspires but to hold her territory free and clean, in trust for the White Race. America's Pacific fleet helps to give us heart to hope that that ideal may be preserved.' - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
Discipline: | Numismatics |
More information
Tagged with: | great white fleet, international relations, united states fleet visit to melbourne 1908, united states navy, white australia policy |
Themes this item is part of: | Public Life & Institutions Collection |
Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
Secondary Classification: | Commemorative |
Tertiary Classification: | military history |
DateEra: | 1908 AD |
Reverse Description: | AUSTRALIA / WELCOMES / AMERICA |
Inscriptions: | (edge) (obverse) (reverse) |
Shape: | round |
Material: | Copper |
Issued By: | Australia |
References: | Car.1908/3 |


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The USEA Annual Meeting and Convention takes place each December and brings together a large group of dedicated USEA members and supporters to discuss, learn, and soak up the experience of being surrounded by eventing enthusiasts. The USEA organizes multiple seminars in addition to committee meetings, open forums, and tons of fun.
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Questions or suggestions about Convention? Contact Jennifer or call 703-779-0440 ext. 3003.
Hotel Address
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
151 West Fifth Street,
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA45202
Tel: +1 513 579 1234 Fax: +1 513 354 4299
Reservations can be made starting January 2013 at the Booking Website: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/LUSEA
Welcome Members, Friends and Family!
The Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, downtown hotel Centered on the majestic Ohio River just across from Kentucky, Cincinnati, once dubbed "The Queen City" by Longfellow, offers visitors a glimpse into our nation's rich history. Guests of our downtown Cincinnati hotel can stroll through charming walkways at the Bicentennial Commons, catch a football game at Paul Brown Stadium, visit Fountain Square to enjoy live entertainment, see a baseball game at the Great American Ball Park or visit the National Underground Freedom Center to learn about Cincinnati's role during the Civil War.
A familiar landmark of the city skyline, Hyatt Regency Cincinnati offers every possible convenience under one roof. Walk across the enclosed second-level skywalk to Saks Fifth Avenue, Tower Place Shopping Mall, and Duke Energy Convention Center or relax and recharge in our glass enclosed heated indoor pool and 24/7.
Getting to the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Directions to our Cincinnati hotel from Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (13 miles):
Take I-275 East to I-75 North. After crossing over the Ohio River, exit at Fifth Street. Proceed on Fifth Street two blocks to our Cincinnati, OH hotel.
Directions to our Cincinnati hotel from Columbus, OH (105 miles):
Take I-71 South. Take the Third Street Exit and follow Third Street roughly seven blocks to Elm Street. Turn RIGHT on Elm Street for two blocks and turn RIGHT on 5th Street. Our Cincinnati, OH hotel is immediately on your right.
Directions to our Cincinnati hotel from Dayton, OH (50 miles):
Take I-75 South to the 5th Street Exit (ON THE LEFT SIDE). Proceed on Fifth Street for two blocks. Our Cincinnati hotel is on your right hand side at the corner of Fifth and Elm.
Directions to our Cincinnati hotel from Indianapolis, IN (110 miles):
Take I-74 East to I-75 South. Take the 5th Street Exit (ON THE LEFT SIDE). Proceed on Fifth Street for two blocks. Our Cincinnati hotel is on your right hand side at the corner of Fifth and Elm.
Directions to our Cincinnati hotel from Lexington, KY (85 miles):
Take I-75 North. After crossing over the Ohio River, exit at Fifth Street. Proceed on Fifth Street for two blocks. Our Cincinnati hotel is on your right hand side at the corner of Fifth and Elm.
Directions to our Cincinnati hotel from Louisville, KY (100 miles):
Take I-71 North to I-75 North After crossing over the Ohio River, exit at Fifth Street. Proceed on Fifth Street for two blocks. Our Cincinnati hotel is on your right hand side at the corner of Fifth and Elm.
The Hyatt Regency Cincinnati offers valet parking for overnight guests at a rate of $26 per night with in and out privileges. Day parking is also available for $14 for less than 12 hours.
Valet parking: Clearance is 6'8: $26 per vehicle per night with in and out privileges
Day Parking: Under 12 hours: $14 per vehicle: For further questions or information, please contact the hotel directly at +1 513-579-1234.
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati is centered on the majestic Ohio River just across from Kentucky, Cincinnati, once dubbed "The Queen City" by Longfellow, offers visitors a glimpse into our nation's rich history.
Shuttle to / from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport Terminal
Call Executive Transportation at 859-261-8841 or may be arranged in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport Terminal (CVG)
One way to / from our hotel near Cincinnati airport: $20
Roundtrip to / from our hotel near Cincinnati airport: $30
Taxi to / from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport Terminal
Approximately $25 one way
10 minutes from the hotel, stops at Union Terminal
Stops at Union Terminal
Approximately $4-5 for a taxi to / from our Cincinnati airport hotel
Onsite Services
Experience the warmth of our Cincinnati Hyatt hotel. With outstanding service, friendly staff and a setting near everything, Hyatt Regency Cincinnati sets the bar for luxury hotels in the Queen City. The following additional services are offered to enhance your visit to Hyatt Regency Cincinnati.
For those who enjoy outdoor exercise, please click here for a jogging/walking map.
For further information or inquiries, please contact the hotel directly at +1 513-579-1234.
For restaurant reservations, please call the concierge desk: 513 579 1234
Downtown Cincinnati hotel offers visitors convenient access to galleries, museums, restaurants, sports venues and shopping. At the Great American Ball Park, visitors can enjoy a baseball game, football game, or any other number of events such as ballet or the orchestra. Newport Aquarium offers more than 70 exhibits and 14 galleries including "Surrounded by Sharks", "Kroger Kingdom of Penguins", "Bizarre and Beautiful", and "Amazon Flooded Forest" and Cincinnati Art Museum is one of the oldest museums in the United States, featuring an unrivaled collection of more than 60,000 pieces that measure over the last 6,000 years. All of these exciting attractions are just minutes from the Hyatt Regency downtown Cincinnati, Ohio hotel.
Relax and recharge in our glass enclosed indoor heated pool with an outdoor sundeck or reinvigorate in our 24/7 StayFitTM gym. Stop by our Concierge office for maps, brochures and helpful information. You may also contact our downtown Cincinnati hotel E-Concierge to seek recommendations or book activities, dining or entertainment reservations prior to your arrival or interact with the Hyatt Concierge on Twitter @HyattConcierge.
Dining Listings
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American cuisine
Orchids at Palm Court Tel: 513/564-6465 | 35 W. 5th St
Art Deco elegance and gourmet food make Orchids downtown's top choice for fine American/Continental cuisine. Located in the splendid 1930s-era lobby of the Hilton-Cincinnati Netherland Hotel, the atmo...
French cuisine
JeanRo Bistro Tel: 513/621-1465 | 413 Vine St
Full-bodied coffee, patisserie-style desserts, and polished service help make this my favorite restaurant in Cincinnati. I'm not alone. Boisterous gourmands pack the narrow room with its sunny yellow ...
Local Attractions
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Cincinnati Art Museum Tel: 513/721-5204 | 953 Eden Park Dr
Perched atop a hill in a 19th-century park, Cincinnati's Art Museum houses a rich collection of sculpture, photography, African and Native American art, and decorative objects.
Cincinnati Museum Center Tel: 800/733-2077 | 1300 Western Ave
The Cincinnati Museum Center is in Union Terminal, built in 1931 and recently restored to its original Art Deco grandeur. Inside you'll find three museums and the OMNIMAX Theater.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Tel: 800/94-HIPPO (944-4776) | 3400 Vine St
More than 125 years old, this 75-acre zoo is America's second oldest and one of its best. More than one million people visit the museum each year to see more than 500 animal and 3,000 plant species.
Contemporary Arts Center Tel: 513/345-8400 | 44 E. Sixth St
At the cutting edge of modern art for decades, this museum was one of the first in America to exhibit Picasso's savage Guernica in the 1940s and the controversial nude photographs of Robert Mapplethor.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Tel: 877/648-4838 | 50 E. Freedom Way
Costumed storytellers bring their triumphant stories alive for the continuous flow of schoolchildren who tour this don't-miss museum. Adults appreciate it, too.
Taft Museum Tel: 513/241-0343 | 316 Pike St
The 1820 Federal-style mansion is a true gem. The museum reopened in 2004 after a $23-million expansion and renovation. Furnished with period antiques and filled with paintings.
Shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue
Connected to the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, world famous Saks Fifth Avenue is sure to please.
Newport on the Levee
Newport on the Levee is the most popular attraction in Greater Cincinnati
Concerts and Live Entertainment Venues
Just a short drive from the Hyatt hotel and features some of today and yesterday's top musical acts.
Sports fans enjoy exciting baseball games featuring the Cincinnati Reds, football with the Cincinnati Bengals, or a day at the Kentucky Speedway.
Macy's is pleased to welcome the USEA group to Cincinnati and over 800 + Nationwide stores with a special 10% Visitor Savings Pass, valid for three days, with very few exclusions at any Macy's store nationwide.
If after three days you wish to continue shopping just download your savings coupon or stop by any Macy's store and receive the exclusive Visitor Savings Pass, good for 10% off thousands of items throughout the store! * Exclusions apply. See store for details
See you in Cincinnati!