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Horseback Riding Monteverde to Arenal
(by Land, Horse and Boat)
Horseback, Land and Boat.
Adventure Connection Monteverde to Arenal Volcano by Horseback
When: 7.45am
Duration: approx 5.5 hours
Horseback Riding is a wonderful way of traveling between Monteverde and Arenal Volcano or vice versa and offers the best views of Arenal Volcano and lush mountains. 'The Lake Trail' is a good safe option for traveling between the two locations. This is a great Adventure Connection where you will travel by land, horse and boat get between places!
If you are looking for a little adventure and a chance to get around in Costa Rica without having to take a bus or taxi then this is the way to go. And anyway the horse ride is about as bumpy as driving on our roads! The Lake Trail is very beautiful and there are many tropical birds, views of Arenal Volcao and scenic jungle parts. This is a horseback suitable for any level of experience.
Note that there are other trails such as the Castillo Trail (or Mirador Trail): you might read about them in your guidebooks, which for most months of the year we consider unsafe and unfair on the horses (our company does NOT use the Castillo trail unless conditions are extremely dry and we have experienced riders). See this article for more information on the different trails used and why there have been concerns about some horse tours being offered.
Also check out our 2 day horseback ride!
Horseback Riding on the Arenal Lake Trail
The Horseback Riding tour offers one-way transportation for riders and their luggage. Your luggage usually goes by boat (or the rare time by packhorse).
With advance notice it is also possible for us to make arrangements with car rental agencies for us to chauffer your car around Arenal Lake while you ride by horse.
Arenal Lake Trail Horseback Ride: The Details
The total tour takes approximately 5 ½ hours (2.5 - 3 hours on the horse depending on the riders) and the hotels where we will be picking up and dropping off.
- 1.5 Hours by car from Monteverde to Rio Chiquito
- 2.5 - 3 hours by horse from Rio Chiquito towards Arenal Volcano plus a fruit and water break
- 15 minutes boat ride across Arenal Lake
- 30 minutes van ride from the Arenal side of the Lake to your hotel
The Lake Trail Horseback Ride Includes:
- experienced Costa Rican Spanish Speaking Guides (who always mange to communicate with our clients and have great fun!)
- gear (tack, ponchos, etc)
- transportation from door to door*
- fruit and water snack break
- transfer of luggage
Departures:From Monteverde to Arenal Volcano approx. 8.00am and from Arenal Volcano approx. 8.30am
Pricing: $85pp minimum of 2 passengers (for larger groups please write for possible prices and more information)
200lb weight limit Min age 8 years
Click here for information about our two day adventure ride to Arenal Volcano
* Note: There are a few hotels which are located outside the Monteverde and La Fortuna / Arenal Volcano areas that are outside our range of included pick up and drop off points. We are happy to provide transportation to these locations for an additional charge at a competitive price. These hotels include but are not limited to; San Luis Eco Lodge and the Arenal Observatory Lodge.
For the price of $60 we are able to provide a driver for your rental car so you can take advantage of this spectacular trip.
Dear Desafio
I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our recent horse riding trip from La Fortuna to Monteverde with the guide Nixon (January 08).
From the start he was very friendly, professional and courteous. We found the ride relaxing and Nixon's manner warm and helpful, particularly with the English and Spanish and vice versa. I have enclosed a picture that I took of Nixon on the day and just wanted to email to say how much we enjoyed his company and the trip in general. Nothing was any trouble and was glad to have someone like that with us, particularly as I'm not an experienced rider and he made me feel comfortable.
Thanks again
Paddy and Sam
Hi Janet:
I am back home in cold and snowy Vermont…. but dreaming of Costa Rica. So many images are dancing through my head still.
(the horse ride to Arenal Feb 2008) … It was a truly delightful day… one of the best of my two week visit in Costa Rica. The views, the guides, the fruit, the weather, the sturdy little steeds… all of it! I hope to do it all again someday, sooner than later.
Thank you!
"To the Desafio staff (Monteverde)
We recently (March 08) went to Arenal on horseback. Your guides Nixon and Andre were very good and spoke highly of your operation. Everything was timely and we had a great time.
Thanks again.
We also went to the Don Juan plantation. Very interesting."
Mike Kin
Two Day Horseback Riding Adventure Monteverde and Arenal
Enjoy the delights and wonderful views of the Monteverde and Volcano Arenal areas by horseback. A unique two-day tour that includes two days of riding, luggage transfer, a boat ride on Arenal Lake, food and accommodation. This tour is suitable at any time of year and for all levels of riding experience (as long as you know you like being in the saddle long lengths of time on the first day, the second day is shorter). Our experienced Costa Rican horse guides will choose the most suitable horse for each rider, depending on size and riding experience. We have healthy, well-cared for horses with clean comfortable saddles.
Note if you need help with transport to Monteverde or hotels in Monteverde, Arenal. Or onward transport please click here
8.00am We will pick-up you up at your hotel in Monteverde and drive you to where the horses are waiting. Here you can help get the horses ready (if you wish - if not we'll have them already saddled-up). We will mount up and start our adventure through the varied scenery in the area; passing by mountains, pasture land and farms. The route is a unique one as we pass by our private farm where no vehicles can go (and no tourists!), right off the beaten track. At the farm you can bathe in our river and take pictures of the monkeys that often hang round the river. There are incredible views of the area and the cloud forest on the route there.
The tour is all day and you'll be back in you hotel about 4.00pm. About 5-6 hours riding. At around 6.00pm you'll be served a homemade dinner and then time to relax in you private cabin (Belcruz Cabins). The cabins are very comfortable, the owners charming and the area peaceful. At the restaurant the owners have a balcony at the back where they keep feeders to attract hummingbird and it is a great place in the evening to see the early evening wildlife.
Day 2
8.00am On this day we will pick you up after breakfast and drive 1.5 hours to a farm on Arenal Lake. Here we will mount different horses and with adifferentcompanythan used on day one. The "Lake Trail" follows a trail along Arenal Lake from the bridge of Rio Chiquito to the Caño Negro River. It is a very beautiful lakeside route with good safe trail in all weather. There are many tropical birds, views of the volcano, farmland and scenic jungle sections. This wonderful journey includes a boat ride on Arenal lake and a fruit fiesta along the lake. After the boat ride a car will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Arenal.Click here for more details.
Price: $210 (Double occupancy). Minimum 2 people. Family rates available.
Included in Trip: Horse and horse guide, experienced Costa Rican guides*, all transport, lunch and evening meal on Day One, one night's accommodation at the Belcruz Cabins, breakfast and fruit fiesta and water on day two, boat ride, ponchos, riding hats on request and luggage transfer.
Not Included: Flights to Costa Rica, optional tours or transportation to other tours.
What to Bring: long pants for riding, sweater or light jacket, light hiking boots, rain jacket, sun screen, insect repellant, any personal medication, in Costa Rica), traveler's insurance (to included horse riding), full passport, traveler's cheques and a credit card (bring VISA, other cards are difficult to use in Monteverde). For Fortuna you'll need T-shirts, shorts and sandals
Note if you need help with transport to Monteverde or hotels in Monteverde, Arenal. Or onward transport please click here
*Note: we cannot provide an English- speaking guide for tours of under 10 people. However, our Spanish speaking guides are accustomed to North American travelers and always seem to be able to communicate and have fun!


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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 5/4/2013 (1599 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
A few weeks ago, members of the Manitoba Buckwheat Association faced an unusual dilemma as they gathered for their annual meeting.
What would they do with their first-ever royalty cheque? As co-owners of a buckwheat snack with the Manitoba Agri-Health Research Network (MAHRN), the association is entitled to half the royalties generated by the licensing agreement with the company now selling it.
Oak Bluff-based Stone Milled Specialty Grains is selling Buckshots -- a gluten-free roasted buckwheat snack that comes with a variety of seasonings --as part of its lineup of speciality flours and food products.
The royalty cheque was more symbolic than financially significant. It was a first for a unique set of partnerships between six Manitoba commodity grower associations and the research network.
These companies are combining farmer investment with public funds to develop functional food products from commodities such as buckwheat, beans and vegetables grown on Manitoba farms.
"We have been depending on foreign markets to buy our raw seed in the past, so this allows us to develop products better suited to the North American market," said Les McEwan, research chairman of the Manitoba Buckwheat Growers. "The model we have chosen is very unique to Canadian grower groups in that it allows for royalties to come back to the consortium for reinvestment in future projects."
Part of the goal is to build a brand identity around the Canadian Climate Advantage, a registered trademark for grains and oilseeds that have a role in healthy living.
"This is hopefully the beginning of a mechanism that will put buckwheat onto our store shelves and into the hands of the health-conscious North American consumer," McEwan said.
We've all heard of the so-called Mediterranean diet and its association with good health and longevity. Many of the crops grown on Canadian farms, including canola, barley, beans and berries, can make a similar contribution. One report said health-care costs in Canada could be reduced by $19 billion annually if consumers started including more of these foods in their diets.
It is no easy task. The science has shown eating foods such as pulse crops is a no-brainer for good health -- they reduce cholesterol, they are low-fat, high-fibre and jam-packed with useful nutrition. But North America isn't a bean culture.
"We can't just say 'eat more pulses' (peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas)," said Lee Anne Murphy, MAHRN executive director. "You have to provide them to the public in forms that they can enjoy."
That's the challenge the research network -- which is a creation of the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Research and Medicine, the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and the Manitoba government's Food Product Development Centre, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada -- took on about four years ago.
Through its not-for-profit corporation NuEats, it has since co-ordinated the development and commercialization of several functional food products containing homegrown ingredients. It's on the constant lookout for more, especially if it involves developing products that can be made from commodity components that currently go to waste, such as off-size carrots, sunflower hulls or pinto beans that are too dark.
University of Manitoba students can now buy pinto bean pizza crusts and pita bread, which are not only gluten-free, but nutritionally enhanced. They're downright tasty, too. "It's non-gluten and meeting nutritional needs, but people are enjoying it as a pizza crust," Murphy said.
"We're not educating people on a new way to eat, we're just saying, if you're going to eat snack food, choose a healthy snack."
There is also a Prairie Berry Parfait ice cream treat, featuring saskatoons, Manitoba-made ice cream and oatmeal-granola crumble, and probiotic cookies. Some of these products, as well as the ingredients that go into them, can be purchased at Generation Green at The Forks Market.
In another value-added spinoff, NuEats hires university-level food science students, giving them both experience and exposure in product development, consumer testing and marketing.
It can be a long trip from gate to plate in the food business. The real payback from initiatives such as this one isn't the royalty cheque, it's the connections it builds between farming and healthy eating.
Laura Rance is editor of the Manitoba Co-operator. She can be reached at 204-792-4382 or by email: email@example.com

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Evolution Hoax
Phytoplankton are also responsible for the synthesis of dimethyl sulfur, which is a sulfur-based composite that plays an important role in the climate becoming moderate and the formation of clouds. Dimethyl sulfur is put into the atmosphere by the phytoplankton group called "coccolithophore" and it turns into solid particles (sulfate) by reacting with the oxygen in the air just above the sea. Water vapor intensifies in sulfate and forms the clouds. These clouds reflect back the radiation coming from the Sun and maintain the planet at a temperature slightly cooler than it would be without clouds. Therefore, these microscopic organisms have an important and effective role in balancing the planet's temperature.
When the atmosphere begins to warm up, phytoplankton activity increases, and they begin to produce DMS, meaning dimethyl sulfur gas. It is not yet quite clear how and why these small beings produce this substance. According to one view, DMS is a waste product of the cell. Another view holds that when the cells are damaged, they secrete a toxic (meaning poisonous) acid to protect themselves against enemies; so phytoplankton, when attacked by viruses or other plankton secretes higher amounts of DMS. Even if this hypothesis is proved, it is still not yet understood why a phytoplankton secretes this substance more at some times, and less at others. This tiny being secretes the so-called substance according to need. Phytoplankton also change their production quantities according to temperature. As the target is to cool the earth, phytoplankton produce more DMS in tropical zones and less in cooler zones. Of course, it is not possible that these beings can understand the environmental needs of an entire region, much less an entire planet and hence secrete the substance accordingly. This consciousness is a manifestation of Almighty Allah's superior intelligence and knowledge in these beings. This truth is revealed as such in one verse of the Qur'an:
"That is Allah, your Lord. There is no god but Him, the Creator of everything. So worship Him. He is responsible for everything." (Surat Al-An'am, 102)
Phytoplankton Increases the Quantity of Organic Matter in Oceans and Forms the Basis of the Food Chain
Phytoplankton also increases the nutrients of water-dwelling organisms by increasing the amount of organic matter in water. Therefore, the waters where algae lives are very fertile and hospitable for other beings. At the same time, they play an important role in terms of renewing the waters. Those phytoplankton with filling and constructive qualities change the shape and nature of the shores and the depths.
Phytoplankton forms the first step of the food chain together with other water-dwelling plants. These organisms, which are the basic food source for many fish, are also a food source for insects, sea birds, penguins, seals and whales, as well as fish. As the North Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea are regions where phytoplankton are very high in number, the number of other creatures also increases, and this makes these regions very rich in terms of biodiversity.
Almighty Allah is the One Who Creates the Phytoplankton Which Has Important Duties in Protecting the Balance of the Atmosphere
Phytoplankton, which are the food and oxygen source of the Earth, and which has an important task in arranging the climate by effecting the formation of clouds, are wonders of creation, which brings various benefits to all living beings from the smallest creature in the sea to the largest being on land, including human beings. They not only maintain their own lives, but they also enter the bodies of other beings and bring benefits to them. All of these are great and unique evidences for those who want to see Allah's infinite existence. Almighty Allah reveals as such about this subject:
"Say: 'Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth?' Say: 'Allah.' Say: 'So why have you taken protectors apart from Him who possess no power to help or harm themselves?' Say: 'Are the blind and seeing equal? Or are darkness and light the same? Or have they assigned partners to Allah who create as He creates, so that all creating seems the same to them?' Say: 'Allah is the Creator of everything. He is the One, the All-Conquering.'" (Surat Ar-Ra'd, 16)


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The Logic of Long Distance
Lazy idiot
Tick tock
I figured this was created as one of those training groups for a particular marathon. So people could gather (electronically) and talk... training... that's the ticket.
Hope the beach is cool, Jeff.
TT Man
Mocking me.
Thunder smash!
Dude. I would never 'mock' you. Besides....I NEED your assistance. So therefore....you are number 7. Wait....that's too many Admin's. I need to bump someone. Jeff, you are in....someone is about to feel the wrath of "Thunder".
Ahh. Now I see the true purpose of the group: Swamp-mom gone wild.
I can't keep track of groups. I thought Thunder started this abomination.
12 Monkeys
It was in support.
I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
Yeah, like a jock strap.
Or a bra...like a bra meant to fit a set of 34 EE's. Just sayin'.
i find the sunshine beckons me to open up the gate and dream and dream ~~robbie williams
that is the size of the boobs on your body, yes?


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It's all about the dates.
That's the gist of two comment letters banking industry groups recently sent to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, supporting a temporary delay in the effective date of new remittance transfer rules and requesting a further delay that would allow financial institutions more time to prepare for the changes.
Remittances are financial transactions in which money is sent electronically to family members, friends or others who are outside of the U.S. A wire transfer to someone in a foreign country would be an example.
The new rules will require financial institutions to disclose the currency exchange rate, fees and amount of money that will be delivered to the recipient to the consumer before he or she pays for the money transfer. A receipt or proof of payment that repeats the information and tells the consumer when the money will arrive also must be provided, and consumers must be allowed 30 minutes, or sometimes longer, to cancel a transfer and get their money back, according to the CFPB.
The so-called Final Rule is scheduled to take effect Feb. 7, even though the CFPB has proposed some revisions, one of which would postpone the effective date until 90 days after the proposed rule is finalized. The deadline for comments is Jan. 30.
The first letter was from seven organizations: the Clearing House Association, American Bankers Association, Consumer Bankers Association, The Financial Services Roundtable, Independent Community Bankers of America, NACHA -- The Electronic Payments Association, and National Association of Federal Credit Unions.
In the letter, the groups said they appreciated the bureau's efforts to address industry concerns and supported the temporary delay, but urged the bureau to allow the financial institutions more time to develop, implement and test changes in accordance with their internal compliance and risk management programs.
In a separate letter, the Credit Union National Association, CUNA, requested a 12-month postponement of the effective date to allow credit unions more time to comply with the final rule after it's finalized. Parenthetically, CUNA also said it supports the temporary 90-day delay.
One concern is that some credit unions rely in part on third-party companies to provide international remittance transmittal services.
"While credit unions are urging vendors to make changes to their systems to ensure credit unions will be able to comply on a timely basis, credit unions have no control over such parties," CUNA stated.
The letter also noted that the bureau has "considerable latitude" in determining when compliance with the rule should begin since Congress didn't mandate a deadline.
Margot Saunders, an attorney for the National Consumer Law Center, an advocacy group, said in an earlier statement that the disclosures and other requirements will help to protect millions of consumers who send money overseas to family and friends.
A longer delay means those protections won't be afforded as soon as they otherwise would be.
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There's a highly amusing and perfectly-timed, given the current DSK scandal and the subject's own pecccadillos, profile of Silvio Berlusconi by Ariel Levy in this week's New Yorker. Among all the gossip, political and personal, and exploration of his myth-making, however, one fact stood out for me: Levy's observation of Berlusconi's makeup techniques.
© The Financial Times Ltd 2016 FT and 'Financial Times' are trademarks of The Financial Times Ltd.


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Five teachers vie for provincial honour
Award recognizes innovative instructors
Saturday, Apr 12, 2014 06:00 am
Five St. Albert teachers have reached the semi-finals in the province�s annual Excellence in Teaching Awards.
Alberta Education released its list of semi-finalists for the 2014 Excellence in Teaching Awards last March 28. Five of the 130-some educators on it teach in St. Albert.
This annual award recognizes teachers who excel at fostering student growth and demonstrate innovative or creative ways of supporting student learning, said Alberta Education spokesperson Erin Larson.
A provincial panel picked these semi-finalists from amongst hundreds of entries, she continued. This May, the panel will whittle them down to 20 winners. Winners and semi-finalists qualify for up to $4,000 in professional development funds.
All five of the St. Albert semi-finalists come from the St. Albert Public school district.
These are top-notch teachers that see teaching as a calling, said superintendent Barry Wowk.
�It�s a big deal even to get nominated,� he said, noting that the board put forth 11 nominees. �To get five semi-finalists is just phenomenal, so we�re extremely proud of them all.�
The semi-finalists
The five semi-finalists are Michael Ng and Paul Shamchuk of Paul Kane, Monique Waters of Muriel Martin, Jason Dabbagh of Bellerose Composite and Sally Rudakoff of Lorne Akins.
Ng is a chemistry teacher known for his spectacular science demonstrations, which often involve smoke, flames, rockets, explosions and (occasionally) Batman.
Ng has been asked to perform science demos at numerous teacher conventions. He works with other teachers to help them set up demonstrations, and is an active promoter of the Edmonton Science Olympics.
�There are always students in science who always want to blow something up,� Ng said. Hands-on demos like the ones he does give them that chance to perform in front of an audience.
Ng said students might not remember stoichiometry or math concepts when they graduate, but they will remember what you do in front of them.
�I want them to remember these unforgettable learning experiences and bring it back to their dinner table, because if they bring it back to their dinner table, you win as a teacher.�
Shamchuk said he doesn�t use explosions as much as Ng when he teachers English. �I�m pretty straightforward. I just get kids to talk about books.�
His approach is vaguely Socratic � he throws out the occasional question, but lets his students lead the discussion.
�I never know what they�re going to say,� he said. �That�s the beauty of it.� Many times, students can reveal profound insights about literature that can surprise even the most jaded Shakespeare fan.
�When you hit kids with deep ideas, they take it and they want to go there,� he said. �They want to find out who they are and what their place in the world is, and helping them do that is infinitely rich territory.�
Waters is the French-immersion co-ordinator at Muriel Martin and is known for her use of technology in the classroom. In 2012, she put her school on the map by having her class take part in the national Energy Diet Challenge for Earth Day. (They placed sixth nationally.)
�I believe a lot in experiential education,� Waters said. �Children learn best when they�re learning something that�s real.�
This fall she hopes to run a �nature school� for about 50 students at her family�s acreage that will give students hands-on experience growing vegetables and building carts on a farm � all of which will be used to teach lessons on math, science and the environment.
Effective teachers should work the subjects they are passionate about into their classes to engage their students, Waters said. �The excitement is contagious,� and the students will get pumped up along with you.
Dabbagh is the foods instructor at Bellerose and founder of the Bellerose Business Venture � a for-profit food company run in the school by students.
The food business lets you step a bit outside of the classroom and get some more casual, meaningful relationships going with students, Dabbagh said. �That�s the part of my job that I love.�
Meaningful relationships are paramount for success in the classroom, he said. �If the kids know you care about them, they will go the extra mile for you.�
Rudakoff is known for her skill in using iPads and computers when teaching, and has hosted many seminars on technology use in the classroom.
The iPads help students come out of their shell a bit more and get creative with class presentations, Rudakoff said. �They�re excited about learning.�
Alberta Education will announce the finalists this May. See www.education.alberta.ca/teachers/excellence for details.


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Year opened: 2012
Capacity: 147
One of New York City's premier pre-dining and cabaret spots, the bustling Times Square location belies an intimate, elegant atmosphere in this Supper Club and stage venue. Having recently undergone a complete makeover courtesy of Tony winning Broadway producers Tom Viertel, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel and Steve Baruch, this gem has seen the likes of Broadway veterans Patty LuPone and James Inglehart Monroe perform on its intimate stage; add to that the world-class food on offer, and you have one of the best destination eateries in the city. Who will be on-stage when you come to dine?
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If there is an event that you think we should be listing click here to find out about promoting your show on New York City Theater.
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Linky Friday: Pre-Pre MAX edition
Yes, first I am going to flog my MAX Bring-your-own-laptop lab again…
Intermediate Pixel Bender: Pixels and Beyond
Attend this lab for an introduction to topics like optimizing your Adobe Pixel Bender and ActionScript code; using ShaderJobs to process data asynchronously; using Pixel Bender to process audio and other non-image data efficiently in your Flash movies; taking advantage of Pixel Bender parameter metadata; and new Pixel Bender APIs in Flex 4. We'll also give you a look under the hood regarding how the Pixel Bender runtime works in Adobe Flash Player 10.
Wednesday, October, 27th, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Room: 510
Now on to the links!
Helen Bradley has posted a tutorial on using Tom Beddard's Droste Effect in Photoshop on the Digital Photography School blog.
Francois Tarlier is back with another in his series of useful Pixel Bender filters for After Effects, this time he has a tool to help you identify pixels in your footage that are too light or dark, ft-Brightness Check. He also has some other very useful Pixel Bender filters for After Effects for sale on aescripts.
AndrewYY has also posted a nice set of Pixel Bender utility plug-ins for After Effects on the loops.net forums
Satya Meka has posted a new Pixel Bender filter for AE called "Dot Pixels" also on aescripts, which looks really fun.
In the some-of-the-older-stuff-I-missed-previously department…
Mike A from Made by Pi posted an update to his Blend Modes library for Flash.
I just came across this great Page Turn Pixel Bender filter for Flash (with Source!) from Thomas Vian.
Thanks again, and REGISTER FOR MY LAB!


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import random
def is_same(target, number):
if target == number:
result= "Win"
elif target > number:
result = "Low"
return result
difficulty = input("What level do you want to play? Easy (e), Medium (m) or Hard (h)")
level= "10" and "20" and "30"
computernumber = random.randint(1,level)
if difficulty== "e":
level= 10
print("I am thinking of a number between 1 and 10")
elif difficulty== "m":
print("I am thinking of a number between 1 and 20")
level= 20
elif difficulty== "h":
print("I am thinking of a number between 1 and 30")
level= 30
while difficulty != "e" and difficulty != "m" and difficulty != "h":
difficulty= input("Sorry. You must type in one of the letters 'e','m' or 'h'\ne/m/h:")
print("Hello. \nI Have thought of a number between 1 and 100.")
guess = int(input("Can you guess it?\n"))
correct_guess = is_same(computer_number, guess)
while correct_guess != "Win":
if correct_guess == "Low":
guess = int(input("Sorry you are too low. Try Again.\n"))
guess = int(input("Sorry you are too high. Try again.\n"))
correct_guess = is_same(computer_number, guess)
input("Correct!\nWelldone\n\nPress RETURN to exit")


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An international cooperative effort that increased tropical taxonomic expertise, conducted a taxonomically diversified global census of coral reef ecosystems, and improved access to and unified coral reef ecosystem information scattered throughout the globe.
Nancy Knowlton, Ph.D., Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA and National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC
Julian Caley, Ph.D., Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville MC, Queensland, Australia
Russell E. Brainard, Ph.D., Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Coral reefs are considered to be the most biologically diverse of all marine ecosystems. While individual reef systems likely host tens of thousands of species, most of this diversity remains undocumented. Significant declines in key indicators of reef ecosystem health suggest a degradation of coral reefs globally in response to the combined effects of natural and anthropogenic stressors. The vulnerability of coral reef ecosystems is anticipated to increase significantly in response to climate change induced coral bleaching and disease, ocean acidification, sea-level rise, and changing storm tracks. There is a clear danger that much reef biodiversity could be lost before it is even documented, and researchers will be left with a limited and poor understanding of undisturbed reef communities on which to base future management decisions. Under these rapidly changing conditions, a key goal for reef resource managers and policy makers over the next several decades will be the development of tools to increase the resilience of global communities through effective conservation of coral reef biodiversity. In order to develop reasonable approaches to improve the resilience of coral reef biodiversity, and to effectively use the ecosystem approach to management, it is first necessary to understand existing biodiversity and changes over time.
In an attempt to enhance global understanding of reef biodiversity, the goals of the CoML Census of Coral Reef Ecosystems (CReefs) were to conduct a taxonomically diversified global census of coral reef ecosystems, increase tropical taxonomic knowledge, develop new, universal protocols (e.g. DNA-based technologies and long term sampling devices) and increase access to and exchange of coral reef data dispersed throughout the world. Because coral reefs are the most diverse and among the most threatened of all marine ecosystems, the justification for and challenges represented by a Census coral reef field project were substantial. It was not possible to completely survey all reefs within the timeframe of the Census, nor to provide full documentation of all coral reef organisms even within a single site. Researchers strove to accomplish the following:
Image credits, starting at the top of page: (1) American Samoa. Photo: Kimberly Page, NOAA; (2) Red pencil urchin. Photo: Jacob Asher, NOAA; (3) Rose Atoll. Photo: Kimberly Page, NOAA; (4) Algal Team, Rapid Ecological Assessment, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Photo: Jean Kenyon, NOAA; (5) Lobster. Photo: Jeremy Jones, NOAA.
Visit the Census of Coral Reefs Ecosystems [1] website.
[1] http://www.creefs.org/
[2] http://news.coml.org/content/census-coral-reefs-creefs


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MARK Cooper wants to see the gritty resolve which featured so prominently in Swindon Town's midweek draw at Peterborough United come to the fore once again when they return to League One action at Port Vale on Saturday.
Town came from two goals down to level their Johnstone's Paint Trophy southern section area final tie at 2-2 on Wednesday, despite being reduced to 10 men following the dismissal of Jay McEveley, giving them a tremendous chance of reaching Wembley when the second leg comes around next week.
The most noticeable quality throughout the Robins side on the night was a desire to get something out of the game – a character trait Cooper asked from his players after their dismal 1-0 loss at home to Oldham Athletic last weekend.
Having found that fight in his squad, the Swindon manager is now desperate for Town to retain that willingness to battle their way to a result at Vale Park.
He told the Advertiser: "Teams have tried to work us out now. They've tried to be physical and press us and we've had to counter that by playing a team that's maybe a bit more powerful, a bit stronger and a team that is full of players that we know are going to work their socks off. That's the key now.
"They're big, strong and powerful and it will be a tough game away from home. They've set their own benchmark now and they if they drop below that then they're kidding themselves. I've said to them 'to play for this team you have to run, you have to fight and scrap for every ball, and if you want to play in this team you have to do that first before you go and play football'.
"That's what we've been searching for. That's what I've been searching for all season. We've had it in little glimpses and we need to carry on away from home and get them going back to back.
"We need points away from home and we need them at home but it's only going to start with hard work, first and foremost."
Vale lie one place behind Town in ninth in League One and a victory would lift Micky Adams' side above their guests, over whom they hold a game in hand.
Cooper praised Adams' work in the Potteries, highlighting the feat of securing promotion from League Two last season amidst turmoil in the boardroom.
"I like Micky. He's done great wherever he's been," Cooper said. "He's had good spells. He's done great getting Port Vale up in ridiculously difficult circumstances – with administration – and for them to be where they are this season is fantastic. I like Micky, he's a good lad."


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Alison Mosshart is indie rock's newly minted It Girl—and the only one to send Jack White to the back of the stage. On leave from lo-fi electro duo the Kills, Mosshart is the lead singer for the blues supergroup the Dead Weather (its southern-tinged-punk Horehound is out now), leaving fellow bandmate White to helm the drums. During last year's joint Kills/Raconteurs tour, White lost his voice and Mosshart stepped in with her sultry, pack-aday vocals; the live chemistry led to a Nashville recording session—and eventually, the album.
(500) DAYS OF SUMMER director Marc Webb knows that his film's soundtrack— boasting the Smiths, Wolfmother, Spoon, Black Lips, and Feist— is a little...precious. But he's not sweating it. "People are tired of sentimentality where it's supersoft. That becomes cynical in itself," he says. "We spent some time making sure all these songs were appropriate, that if you listen to the lyrics they would add meaning to the scene rather than just sound nice."
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text: While on vacation, we stumbled across this little BBQ place in Minocqua Wisconsin, not far from our cabin, called Bad Bones BBQ. It 's in a little house on Milwaukee Street, just off the main drag through town. As you approach it, you can smell the smoky goodness from their outdoor smoker. We ordered inside, then decided to eat at one of the outdoor picnic tables, although they do have indoor seating. I had the beef brisket sandwich, served on white bread with a side of baked beans and potato salad. My wife had the Carolina pulled pork sandwich, which is served with coleslaw on the meat. The brisket was very good, with a great smoke ring. The beans were EXCELLENT, having been smoked in the smoker alongside the meats. The potato salad was kind of a miss for me, as it reminded us of a blended loaded potato. It had a flavor of cheese, which seemed kind of different. My wife's Carolina pulled pork sandwich was excellent. They have an offbeat selection of sodas, like Sarsaparilla, birch beer, etc. All in all, this was a great place to eat, and I will return next time i'm in Minocqua. Acording to the owner, they may be opening another location in West Allis, WI sometime in the future.


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Investigate another case with Elvis Cole and Joe Pike.
©2006 Robert Crais; (P)2006 Brilliance Audio
"Waste of time"
I read Robert Crais's book 'Taken' which was fantastic. This book was a huge disappointment. Poor narrator. There are two main woman characters in this novel, it is 'grating' to hear him try and impersonate a southern belle. The ending is ridiculous, leaves you so unsatisfied.In short, don't waste your time.
"Entertaining but poor quality, garbled at spots"
Yes, to have it re-recorded for better sound quality. Not up to Audible quality. Sounds like they just recorded from a tape that is going bad.
Naturally, Elvis & Joe
Not as good as some of the other books he has performed.
Yes, write this review.
"First Elvis Cole Novel I have something bad to say"
I will willingly go to the next Robert Crais book because of my enjoyment of his previous novels. I will reluctantly suffer through another David Stuart reading so I can get the information from the book to carry onto the following one (which, thank goodness, has another narrator).
The previous Elvis Cole/Joe Pike novels have been a lot of fun. The stories have been interesting, and Elvis Cole has been a witty and fully enjoyable character. Unlike this book, the previous books do not revolve around the relationship between Elvis Cole and Lucy Chenier. In this book, the relationship took a lot of the attitude and the fun out of Cole's character. Without such a big involvement from Lucy, this could have been a solid and fully enjoyable story. The previous novels certainly are.

Also, David Stuart as a narration choice is unfortunate. Mel Foster was far superior to David Stuart as narrator, both in channeling the characters and in narration style. Where Mel Foster is laid back and smooth in his delivery, David Stuart is sloppy and mousey. David Stuart also seems to have a speech impediment that is hugely distracting.
I'd like to get Mel Foster back.
When the author came back to the main story, it was pretty engaging. Unfortunately, the main story is peppered with Cole daydreaming about Lucy. But it is a generally good story.
I only have one more David Stuart fiasco to suffer through (Indigo Slam) before moving on to a decent narrator. I'm seriously considering skipping it, but I'd hate to lose any kernels of information that may be referenced in later books. So I suppose I'll probably get it.
"Completely Wrong Performer -- don't bother"
Completely Wrong Performer

don't bother, seriously... I've got the complete series and it's good -- but skip this one...
"Narrator and production ruin the book"
I love Crais books and have listened to/reader almost all by now. The naarator and production of this book are horrible. I could not tell whether the narrator simply felt like all female characters (and some men) needed to speak with a lisp or if the production was so shoddy that it just sounded that way. Avoid this version.
"Great Story, Not the Best Narrator"
Love Robert Crais and he lives up to his precedent in this book. The performer does fine with fluency and voices, but he has an obvious lisp, which makes Elvis sound a bit fey. It just doesn't fit the character. Still worth listening to for the story, which is quite good.
"Readers Make or Break an Audiobook."
The reader was so poor that I chose not to listen to the book. I will not order anything else with this reader.
The reader
disappointment; I've enjoyed the rest of Robert Crais's books and would have probably enjoyed this one.
I'm not willing to sit through poor readings
"Nasally Narrator!!!"
I'm not even half way through the book and the sound of this stuffy nose narrator is so annoying! His woman's voice sounds like a deeper more stuffy nosed whine with a lisp! The thing is that the story itself is really good, so I'm continuing on... hand this guy a tissue
"should not hire an orator with a lisp"
they constant lisp is distracting. it would seem that at its most basic, pronunciation would be a key requirement to the job
"The transgender lucy"
When he/she says "Oh Studley" I can't stop laughing. I guess cole never got passed 2nd base and discovered Lucys package.
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The Finance Committee oversees and monitors the College's annual operating and ongoing capital budgets, issuance and repayment of debt, management of financial reserves, and long-range strategies toward financial sustainability. To accomplish this, the Finance Committee shall receive and evaluate regular reports from the College's Treasurer providing (a) comparisons of actual/forecast revenues and expenditures to budget, accompanied by an explanation of variances; (b) updates on the structure and status of the College's debt obligations;( c) updates on the status of reserve funds; and (d) other financial reports as requested by the Committee. The Finance Committee shall be responsible for ensuring that the Board of Trustees receives the information necessary for the Board to oversee the safeguarding of the College's financial stability, long-term economic health, and prudent use of financial resources in a manner consistent with the mission and the stated aims and goals of academic departments, administrative units, and ancillary programs. The Finance Committee shall work collaboratively with other Board committees, in consultation with the President, to make recommendations to the Board regarding financial policies, decisions and actions, including but not limited to spending and endowment payout policies; sources of income appropriate to meeting the College's needs; debt capacity, issuance and repayment; and capital expenditures and financing.
- Hal Fuson (Vice-Chair)
- Atul Gupta
- John Kispert
- Sylvia Kwan (Chair)
- John Price
- Karen Shaff
- Matthew Welch
- David Braman (Ex Officio)
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- Dan Reynolds, German
- Kate Walker, Vice President for Finance and Treasurer of the College
- Angela Voos, Chief of Staff


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Boil the whole, unpeeled beets in water to just cover until tender. Drain and cool. Slice the onions into thin crescents. Blanch onions for 1 minute and drain. Place onions in a mixing bowl. Combine vinegars and oil. Pour over the onions. Set aside to marinate. Working with wet hands, peel beets by slipping off their skin and rinse under cold water. Slice the beets and add to the onions. Toss gently and marinate for 30 minutes. Remove drain and serve over a bed of salad greens.
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Alexandria Falkenburg, 17, is charged with evading arrest and DUI.
Pearland police say around 2 a.m. they tried to pull Falkenburg over in the 2000 block of Pearland Parkway. Officers say she was driving a gray Nissan Xterra without her headlights on.
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In Galveston, officers deployed spike strips to flatten her tires. Falkenburg was arrested.
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May 14, 2008
James Kennedy Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes of the May 14, 2008, Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the James Kennedy Public Library was held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, in the Hoffman Community Room. Present: Angela English, Dan Boice, Dorothy Digmann, Barb Heitzman, Brenda Ingles, Karen Knepper, Betty Anne Scherrman, Becky Schwendinger, and Library Director Shirley Vonderhaar. Sally Brant was absent.
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:45pm by Board President Angela English.
2. Agenda: Barb MOVED "Approval of the Agenda as posted," which motion was seconded and CARRIED. Ayes: Boice, Digmann, English, Heitzman, Ingles, Knepper, Scherrman, and Schwendinger; Nays: None; Absent: Brant.
3. Agenda Consent Calendar:
• Minutes of the April 9th Regular Meeting
• Correspondence & Communications: The Library received a letter from Governor Culver's office, thanking us for the invitation to the recent reception, and another letter from the governor stating his delight that the final budget would not cut funding for the State Library. The Board received a letter from Miriam Eick, thanking the Board for the gift of the discarded wood shelving to Beckman High School.
• Librarian's Report for April: Shirley noted that she has been moving DVDs and videos from the "adult" collection to the Children's area because of space concerns. She noted that this would involve putting films with a PG rating in the Children's area, and asked Board members to send her any comments.
• Bills:
April Claims Report
General Library Claims for May
April/May Credit Card Claims
• Budget Reports:
April City Report
April Library Report
• Trust Account Reports:
April Bank Statement
April Balance Report
Trust Account Expenditure Report
• April Gifts to the Library Trust Account:
Donation: $126.51
In Honor of: N/A
From: Leah McCool
Restrictions: Adopt-a-book for specific title
Donation: $106.19
In Honor of: N/A
From: Kimshiro Benton
Restrictions: Adopt-a-book for specific title
Donation: $24.95
In Honor of: N/A
From: Barb Heitzman
Restrictions: Adopt-a-book for specific title
Donation: $100.00
In Honor of: N/A
From: Brenda Ingles
Restrictions: Adopt-a-book for specific title
Angela thanked these donors for their generous gifts.
• Contract Use Reports
Statistics by Residence Area
Statistics by Contract / Service Area: The Board agreed that Shirley need only provide these usage reports on a quarterly basis, instead of every month.
• Program Reports
April Report on Programs & Attendance
May Calendar of Events
Schedule for Upcoming Programs: Shirley noted that Pamida would have its fundraiser on Saturday, June 14, from 10:00am—2:00pm, and Angela encouraged Board members to participate. Members suggested that there could be a laptop with the Library's PowerPoint presentation, and copies of the Annual Report.
• Grants: Shirley reported that the Library had received the 2008 ALA "We the People" Bookshelf on the theme Created Equal. The grant includes seventeen English-language and four Spanish books, bookmarks, and posters. Kim will plan some summer activities to tie in with the collection. The letter from ALA was distributed with packets.
• Friends of the Library: The Friends will be supporting the Summer Reading Program, as well as visits from Fran Kennedy and Don Harstad.
Karen MOVED "Approval of the Agenda Consent items," which motion was seconded and CARRIED. Ayes: Boice, Digmann, English, Heitzman, Ingles, Knepper, Scherrman, and Schwendinger; Nays: None; Absent: Brant.
4. Contract for Custodial Services: Angela reported that the Executive Committee had studied the four bids, and was recommending that Shirley contact the references of Tim and Joyce Singsank and, if those were acceptable, offer them the job for a ninety-day trial at $12.00/hour. On behalf of the committee, Dan MOVED "That the Board accept the recommendation," which motion was CARRIED. Ayes: Boice, Digmann, English, Heitzman, Ingles, Knepper, Scherrman, and Schwendinger; Nays: None; Absent: Brant.
5. Service to Association for Rural and Small Libraries: Shirley expressed interest in serving with this national organization, and the Board strongly supported Shirley in this.
6. Finance Committee: Angela reported that, at the Committee's meeting with the Finance Committee of the City Council, no changes were made in the proposed agreement, which was discussed at the April meeting: the principal can never be used for general operating expenses, while the interest mentioned in the agreement can, but only by a resolution from the City Council. Were the Council ever to discuss this, the Board could at that point make known our opinion. Angela regarded the agreement as a fair settlement, and would ask for a monthly report on the funds.
6. Personnel Committee: The City Council, in April, had approved a 4% COLA raise for city employees. While the Council also removed longevity pay, effective July 1, 2008, they also added that figure to the employees' wages prior to calculating the COLA. The Personnel Committee will meet and at the June meeting present a recommendation regarding wages.
7. Furnishings Committee: No report.
8. Policy Committee: No report.
8. Strategic Planning: No report.
9. Marketing Committee: No report.
10. Meetings and Training:
Upcoming: Shirley will plan to attend the upcoming Association of Small and Rural Libraries conference in Sacramento.
Recently Attended:
11. Oral Presentations: Shirley noted that three board positions would expire at the end of June, and Angela encouraged members to seek good candidates.
12. The next regular meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, June 11th, at 6:45pm.
13. Barb's motion to adjourn was seconded and CARRIED at 7:34pm. Ayes: Boice, Digmann, English, Heitzman, Ingles, Knepper, Scherrman, and Schwendinger; Nays: None; Absent: Brant.
Daniel Boice, Secretary


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SAINT LEO, Fla. - Olympia High School (Fla.) standout basketball guard Trey Griseck has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Saint Leo University men's basketball program, Head Coach Lance Randall announced at the close of the recent early signing period in November.
"Trey is an excellent all around basketball player," Randall said. "He is one of the best shooters in the state and also possesses great length and athleticism. He is an extremely bright kid and comes from one of the best programs in Florida where he has excelled, playing for his dad, Mark. We are very excited to have Trey in our program. He is a high character kid from a great family and we are looking forward to coaching Trey and welcoming him and his parents, Nesa and Mark into the Saint Leo family."
Griseck averaged nearly six points and three rebounds playing for a highly talented Olympia team coached by his father Mark. The Titans are loaded with talent and will see a number of players like Trey moving into the Division I and II ranks.
The 6-foot-4 guard also considered Rollins and Eckerd of the Sunshine State Conference, along with multiple Division I offers, including those from Kennesaw State, Liberty and Campbell.
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Private Room Near Central Venice
Size25 m²
Floor No.4(with elevator)
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
- Breakfast
- Kitchen
- Elevator in building
- Pets allowed
- Internet/WiFi
Accommodation summary
|Corso del popolo, 30172 Mestre, Italy
|Property type
|Private room
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
The charming room features a double bed, a single bed, a large wardrobe and a TV. The shared kitchen is fully fitted, and includes a dining table. Guests are also welcome to enjoy the communal lounge, which includes 2 sofas and a TV.
The nearest bus stop is located just 50 metres away from your doorstep, and provides regular services to the heart of Venice. Venice-Treviso Airport can be reached by bus within 30 minutes, and Venice Marco Polo Airport is a 17-minute bus ride away.
The surrounding area offers a range of amenities. The nearest supermarket is only a 5-minute walk away, making it easy to stock up on essentials. Guests will also find many restaurants located nearby.
House rulesPlease treat the apartment as you would your own home.
Guests should be respectful of the host.
It is required a city tax of 2,1 Euros for each guest at the check-in
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
|416 €
|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
|947 €
|Price for > 2 guests
|11 € per guest/night extra
|Check-in after
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
We were well received by Andre and tidy, he is very helpful. The apartment is spacious and you have everything at your disposal!
Venice was very good and easy to reach by bus (15 minutes).
Thanks Andre!
We werden goed en netjes ontvangen door Andre, hij is erg behulpzaam. Het appartement is ruim en je hebt er alles tot je beschikking!
Venetie was erg goed en gemakkelijk te bereiken met de bus (15 minuutjes).
Bedankt Andre!
Reviews for this host's other properties
Location is good. The apartment is shared with other quests, is noisy and dirty. Poor experience.
Muy amable y servicial. Muchas gracias por tu ayuda
Locatie van het verblijf was prima, makkelijk te bereiken vanaf het vliegveld (Marco Polo) en ook van en naar Venetië is de locatie van het bed en breakfast prima te bereiken. De kamer en de keuken waren prima, maar er mag op sommige plekken (keukenkastjes en kast in slaapkamer bijv.) wel een keer een sopje doorheen. Bedden liggen prima en de badkamer is ook netjes. Het ontbijt stelt niet heel veel voor, maar er was voldoende om de dag mee te beginnen.
Thanks Andrea for the nice and really clean place, he was kind to give us extra bed and he advanced informed about his late coming. The place is enough good, clean and comfortable. Alsi if you plan to visit Venice every day, there is the bus stop just in 5 mins by walk. The only thing I would change the weak water head, but you can live with.
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Once or twice a year I am overcome by a mounting sense of desperation over what to feed my family. I just start coming up blank more often than I'd like. (I probably should just be keeping a dinner journal to help myself remember what has and hasn't worked. That would be a good idea. It would be fun to use a 5-year journal.)
Last Spring I bought a copy of The Family Dinner while I was looking for answers. I ended up getting a lot more than I hoped for. While the recipes are great, I hadn't counted on such a serious dose of inspiration and guidance for staging family dinner.
Family dinner sounds easy. Make dinner. Eat together. But the book opened up a new world of possibilities to me. We've always actively avoided after-school activities that cut into the dinner hour. But we still needed an extra push to make family dinner a strong part of our family's routine where we would eat together but also linger afterwards. The book showed me how it's done. It reminded me how inspired parenting and building a family can be. Along with her own examples, David shares stories from the likes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mario Batali about what their family dinners were like as children.
As a result of my reading the book, we started memorizing poems by Robert Louis Stevenson. Along with the list of recommended reading from the book, we have some general and nature reference books. These are kept by our dinner table at arm's length and have proved useful when my kids started asking crazy questions like "What is electricity?".
When I first read the book I was on a mission to make family dinner happen every night of the week. Now I just go with the flow and am happy if it happens more nights than not. We've become slackers in the poem memorizing department too. But the bottom line is that the book has had a huge impact on the health and happiness of my family. We've started building memories at the dinner table. Hats off to Laurie David and Kirstin Uhrenholdt!


text: The 3 founders grew up together in east Vancouver less than 10 minutes from where the Brewery now stands. Mike, Nick & Anthony have been avid home brewers and craft beer enthusiasts for years before they turned their shared passion into a full time gig. They have great names for their beers like Seedspitter, Hoparazzi, Old Boy, Gypsey Tears Ruby Ale and Lord of the Hops. Visit their tasting room and sample their beer from taps & you can also purchase their beer. Suggestion by Accent Inn Team Member Helen Wright.More Info View on map


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This is the blog of Ian Rosales Casocot. Filipino writer. Sometime academic. Former backpacker. Twink bait. Hamster lover.
Celebration: An Anthology to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Silliman University National Writers Workshop
Sands and Coral, 2011-2013
Silliman University, 2013
Handulantaw: Celebrating 50 Years of Culture and the Arts in Silliman
Tao Foundation and Silliman University Cultural Affairs Committee, 2013
Inday Goes About Her Day
Locsin Books, 2012
Beautiful Accidents: Stories
University of the Philippines Press, 2011
Heartbreak & Magic: Stories of Fantasy and Horror
Anvil, 2011
Old Movies and Other Stories
National Commission for Culture
and the Arts, 2006
FutureShock Prose: An Anthology of Young Writers and New Literatures
Sands and Coral, 2003
Nominated for Best Anthology
2004 National Book Awards
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I predicted that HMV would fail – two years ago. The survival of the venerable British brand, defying doomy analysts' forecasts, the digital musical revolution and generalised High Street decline, was arguably more surprising than its eventual slide into administration overnight on Monday. It still hurts – even if there is sense in the cold argument that "zombie" companies need to be cleared out before recovery begins. Everyone has shopped at HMV. Its demise has left my son as an unsecured creditor, with £30 of unspent HMV gift vouchers that now have purely souvenir value.
The fact the company lasted this long was partly down to the misfortune of rivals like Virgin Megastore, Woolworths, Game and Zavvi, whose earlier collapse drove CD, DVD and computer game buyers to the few remaining physical outlets. Read more


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TWO motorists were hurt after a Landrover ploughed into a car which is thought to have pulled over on the A133 after running out of petrol.
The road was closed in both directions following the incident, which happened between Weeley roundabout and the junction of Progress Way on Friday morning.
It is understood a Vauxhall Vectra had pulled over after running out of petrol, following which it was hit by a Landrover Freelander.
A spokesman for Essex Police said emergency services were called to the scene at 8.50am.
The woman, who was driving the Vauxhall Vectra, had to be freed by fire crews using hydraulic cutting equipment, before she was taken to Colchester General Hospital for further treatment.
A man driving the Landrover was also hurt and was treated by paramedics at the scene before also being taken to hospital Both injuries were described as not being life-threatening.
Motorists were caught in delays as the road was closed in both directions while emergency services dealt with the crash and the vehicles were recovered.


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Ryerson have claimed the 2011 Canadian University Championship in a hard fought contest vs the perenial finalists York University.
In the Semi Final between Group B Champions Ryerson University and Group A Runner up University of Waterloo, U Waterloo batted first and scored 134/9 in 20 overs. Waleed Cheema scored 67 while Rahat Mirza took 2-36 for Ryerson. In the chase, Ryerson scored 135/4, getting to the target in the final over. Farhan Khan was not out on 44 and Hassan Mirza scored 31. Kumar Erramilli took 3 wickets for Waterloo.
In the second Semi Final between Sheridan College and York University, the crowd saw the most exciting match to date in the tournaments young history. Batting first Sheridan College scored 140. Muzammil Ali scored 47 not out while Mudassir Ali scored 40. Arsalan Qadir took 2-27 for York U.
Chasing 141, York University fell agonizingly short getting to 140, and taking the match to a super over. Khushroo Wadia Scored 23 while Hassan Chogtai Scored 20 for York. Harman Kahlon took 2-27 for Sheridan. In the Super over, York U Batted first and scored 15 runs with Hassan Chogtai scoring 12 runs. In reply Sheridan College could only manage 12 runs.
In the Final Match, York University batted first. They were cruising on 80/1 powered by Khushroo Wadia's 41. Parth Raval came into bowl and with a magical spell of 4-9, started a collapse where York U ended up scoring only 110. In the chase for 112, Ryerson cruised losing only 5 wickets. Noman Aslam scored 34.
Hassan Mirza from Ryerson was adjudged the Best Batsman and M.V.P (Best All rounder) of the Tournament with 210 Runs and 9 wickets.
Parth Raval (Ryerson) was adjusted the man of the match of the finals (9/4) as well as the Best Bowler for the tournament taking 11 wickets giving away only 53 runs.
In the Plate championship McGill University beat Concordia University by 4 wickets.
DAY 3 was the last chance for teams to book a place in the semi finals of the Canadian University Cricket Championship at King City.
York U 196 (Saif Rahman 34, Hasan Adil 32) Defeated Concordia U (76) by 120 Runs
McMaster 156 Defeated Ryerson 149 by 7 runs.
Brock U 81 Lost to McGill U 82/5 By 5 wickets
Ryerson Became the group B Champions with 15 Points (NRR +1.78) and York U the group Runners UP with 15 points (NRR +1.62). McMaster University also finished at 15 points (NRR +1.06) but fell short on the Net Run Rate.
Sheridan is the group champion in group A with 20 points while U Waterloo 10 Points (NRR +0.31) is the group runner up. Brock U were 3rd in the group with 10 points (NRR +0.11).
Friday Sheridan College faces York U in King City 1A and Ryerson takes on last years Champions U Waterloo at King city 1B. Semi Finals starts at 11AM and Final commencing at 2.30 PM.


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Bring water and shiitake to a boil in a soup pot. Lower the flame, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the bifun and cook over medium-high heat, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
When the bifun are tender, turn the heat to very low, add the wakame flakes and stir in the miso. Simmer 2 minutes Place in serving bowls and garnish with scallions.
Per serving - 219 calories, 1 gram fat (3% calories from fat), 9 gram protein, 55 gram carbohydrate, 5 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 474 milligram sodium


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IT WAS third versus second at Culver Close where Bradford United Reserves, who started the day two points adrift of the Fleece, were looking to extend their unbeaten run in Division Three to five games.
Bradford showed why they are now serious promotions hopefuls as a 3-0 success took them ahead of their guests and into second spot, albeit some 11 points off runaway leaders Westwood News.
After a goalless first 45 minutes, Bradford got their noses in front through Phil Radwell. Marc Taylor's bullet header made it 2-0 before a spectacular 40 yard drive from Scott Mitchell put the icing on the cake for the hosts whose rise up the standings shows little sign of dropping off as they approach the business end of the season.
Lacock FC 8 The Stiffs 1
FLLOWING on from their first win since January 2012, The Stiffs, who beat Polenez 1-0 last weekend, travelled to Stanley Park to take on a Lacock side who have played just two games since the end of last November, the last of which saw them beat first division Freshford United 3-1 in the Knockut Cup.
Lacock, who were far the better side throughout, ran out 8-1 victors as they played some excellent football, but their attitude to the referee and the Stiffs linesman left a lot to be desired and it was a surprise that they ended the game with an 11 players on the park.
A first-half double from Jamie Murphy along with Adie Webb's single gave them a 3-0 lead before Simon Lunt replied for the Stiffs.
The second half saw Stuart Tutty bag a hat-trick and with a goal each from Simon Gray and Liam Shipman it gave Joe Martin's side for who midfielder Sam Sibbick had an excellent game a comfortable victory.
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PLAYING their first game since the start of January, leaders Westwood Social Club visited Leighton Sports Centre for their second meeting of the season with Polenez Westbury, the first back in October seeing Westwood awarded the game after Polenez walked off the pitch after 25 minutes.
There were no such drama in the reverse fixture as Westwood who trailed 2-1 at one stage triumphed 8-2 to take their winning run to 11 games and open up an 11-point lead on the chasing pack.
Ben Cowdrey saw his opener for Westwood cancelled out by Przemek Pogorzolsli and Polenez stunned Mark Hurkett's side when Miroslav Uszpelkat netted a second within a minute to put them in front.
Westwood restored parity through Josh Maguire and they regained the lead prior to the break thanks to Ashley Styles.
After the interval it was all Westwood as Tom Rooney made it 4-2 before Richard Jones added number five.
Substitutes Jonny Andrews and Ben Ludwell came off the bench and had an impact as they got their names on the score sheet, Ludwell scoring twice and Andrews once to make up Westwood's eight for the afternoon.
United FC 4 Trowbridge Rangers 3
WITH Trowbridge Town Reserves unable to use their Woodmarsh pitch, their opponents Trowbridge Rangers were paired up with United FC, who were desperate for a return to action after their A&B Cup mauling at the hands of Melksham Town Reserves last weekend.
When the sides met on the opening day of the season honours were shared as they fought out a 2-2 draw, things were close again but on this occasion the Stiffs came out on top as they edge a thriller 4-3 to claim their first win in five games.
A stunning individual effort from Lucaz Bareja who beat three players put United ahead, Dan Moore squared things up for Rangers only for Mariusz Jackiewic to regain the lead for United.
Back came Rangers and Steve Corbin got them back on level terms before half time.
A second from Mariusz Jackiewic gave United the lead for a third time and they seemed to take control of things before a mistake allowed Rangers to make it 3-3, Dan Moore profiting for a lapse of concentration in defence.
Another game looked to be heading for a draw but with time running out United conjured up a winner, Marcin Kaminski netting their all important fourth of an entertaining contest between the local rivals.
MATCH OFF: Trowbridge Town Reserves v Trowbridge Rangers
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A CAMPAIGN to help reduce the number of casualties and deaths involved with motorbike collisions has been launched in Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
The Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia has launching its 2014 'THINK BIKE' campaign, targeting both motorcyclists and car drivers with the aim of increasing general awareness and offering additional training to those who want it.
Over the past three years in Warwickshire and West Mercia there have been 49 fatalities and 463 serious injuries following collisions involving motorcycles.
Roadside posters are being put up along key motorcycle routes throughout the region, highlighting routes where both motorcyclists and drivers need to take care and be more aware.
As part of the campaign the partnership is also targeting those bikers who haven't ridden during the winter months and encouraging them to make a few simple safety checks on their pride and joy before getting back on it for the new motorbike season.
Vicki Bristow, communications manager for the Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia, said: "Both Warwickshire and West Mercia are popular with bikers and many riders are attracted to the area, particularly at weekends and when the weather is good.
"This campaign aims to make motorcyclists and car users more aware of the risks that are present when they are out on the roads and to help us reduce the amount of collisions that take place.
The Safer Roads Partnership is supporting a Rider Skills Day in Bromsgrove on May 10 where riders will have the opportunity to come along for a free one hour assessed ride-out with a qualified Institute of Advanced Motorists observer.
The partnership is also offering a 'Take Control' motorcycle skills enhancement course for bikers who want to brush up on their skills, gain more confidence on their bike or become a better rider in preparation for their full test.
For more information visit srpwestmercia.org.uk or warwickshire.gov.uk/motorbiketraining.


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The share market has closed slightly higher as mixed economic data hampered gains.
Australian Stock Report analyst Benny Sada said the local market opened strongly after two sessions of gains on Wall Street, but local economic data had affected sentiment.
"Mixed economic readings might have had an influence on the local market fading in afternoon trade," Mr Sada said.
The National Australia Bank's latest business survey showed confidence levels remained steady in May while the number of ANZ job advertisements fell for the first time in five months during May.
In addition, Mr Sada said consumer stocks continued to weigh on the local market.
"There's been a lot of weakness in the consumer space and that's handicapped our market today," he said.
Meanwhile, evidence of local retailers facing earnings pressures came with The Reject Shop and Pacific Brands issuing profit warnings.
The Reject Shop had shed $1.10 to $8.05 and Pacific Brands had dumped five cents to 51 cents.
US stocks rallied on Monday, with the Dow and the S&P 500 extending record winning streaks amid a fresh burst of merger and acquisition activity on Wall Street.
Among the miners, BHP Billiton rose four cents to $36.28, Rio Tinto was up 24 cents at $59.86, and Fortescue Metals gained 11 cents to $4.63.
In the banking sector, National Australia Bank added 11 cents to $33.64, Westpac gained eight cents to $34.63, ANZ advanced nine cents to $33.76, and Commonwealth Bank was 65 cents higher at $82.42.
* At the close on Tuesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 5.7 points, or 0.1 per cent, higher at 5,469.7.
* broader All Ordinaries index was up five points, or 0.09 per cent, at 5,448.5.
* The June share price index futures contract was two points lower at 5,476, with 15,775 contracts traded.
*The price of gold in Sydney at 1700 AEST was $US1254.80 per fine ounce, down $US0.20 on Friday's price of $US1,255.00.
* National turnover was 1.5 billion securities worth $3.3 billion.


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This holiday season, take the guesswork out of the gift shopping and get your loved one the ultimate gift that keeps on giving – a subscription box full of glamorous goodies! Whether you sign your lucky giftee up for a full year of boxes, or just a month, subscription boxes are a fun, no-hassle gift idea that can be catered to your special someone.
This holiday season, take the guesswork out of the gift shopping and get your loved one the ultimate gift that keeps on giving – a subscription box full of glamorous goodies! Whether you sign your lucky giftee up for a full year of boxes, or just a month, subscription boxes are a fun, no-hassle gift idea that can be catered to your special someone.
While there are TONS (literally, hundreds) of various subscription boxes ranging from food, to craft, and even to pet boxes, we've rounded up a few of our favorites that focus on beauty and lifestyle for that special lady in your life who just loves to stay fabulous.
So this year, skip the hectic holiday shopping and order your loved one the perfect beauty subscription box to fit her personality. All it takes is the click of a button and your lovely lady can be the belle of the ball with the help of one little box!
Our beauty box subscription guide is organized in price order - from lowest to highest - so whether you want to get a gift for someone you're just getting to know, or someone you really want to wow, you can find the right beauty box to fit your budget.
For the Trend Setter
Probably the most well-known of the beauty subscription boxes, Birchbox provides subscribers with an average of 5 products per box – 4 samples and usually at least 1 full sized option – all delivered in a recyclable box. Users can even fill out a beauty survey to get the products most relevant to them! With a price point of $10 a month, you can afford to gift a full year of monthly samples to keep her beauty on point year-round. Their website also offers beauty tips, current trends, and instructional videos. Subscribers can even leave reviews in exchange for points which can be redeemed for purchasing full-sized products in their online store.
Highlights: Affordable price, good variety of samples, exchange reviews for points towards full sized products, extensive online magazine full of tips, tricks, and trends.
Great For: The fashionista who loves trying the newest beauty products and being ahead of the game in terms of beauty trends.
Frequency: Monthly
Price: $10/ Month; $110/ Year
For the Selective Shopper
Created by engineers from NASA, the Beauty Army product selection process is what makes it stand out from the rest. First, create your beauty profile with details such as skin type, hair type, fragrance preference, and even favorite type of manicure! Using your particular concerns, they then curate a selection of 9 products to choose from (you get to choose 6 for your box). Along with tips on beauty trends and product uses, they have various rewards available for reviews, referrals, and even for simply subscribing! One of the top highlights of this box is that if you do not like the offerings of the current month, you can easily opt out of that particular month without any penalty. The products are beautifully presented in a reusable cigar-box type package which can then be used for storing and DIY-ing!
Highlights: Innovative product personalization and selection, wide variety of beauty products ranging from hair to nails, reusable monthly box, option to easily opt out of month
Great For: The picky woman with specific beauty needs and preferences such as skin care concerns and healthy hair issues.
Frequency: Monthly
Price: $12/Month
For the Calculated Risk Taker
Delivered in a "Tiffany Blue" box, the Beauty Box 5 is one of the more affordable subscription boxes, complete with 5 sample sized products from a variety of brands – from drugstore to luxury to vegan. Inside you'll find on-trend beauty products from facial care to nail polish, specific to the season. Have your giftee complete the online beauty profile for a more customized box. If your giftee loves getting more bang for her buck, she'll love the accompanying information card which includes the value of each product included so you know what the box is worth.
Highlights: Variety of brands from luxury to drugstore to eco-friendly, brightly colored box (imagine getting a turquoise package in the mail), free shipping, product variety, discounts on package subscriptions
Great For: The beauty buff who loves testing out the season's hottest new products, and has a wide beauty taste (from drugstore to vegan products).
Frequency: Monthly
Price: $12/ Month; $30/3 Months; $99/ Yearly
For the Natural Beauty
Rather than going for glam, the Goode Box is the ultimate box for healthy and natural basics for day-to-day living. Each month has a theme which is reflected in the product selection and can be further customized when you fill out a member profile. August's box was travel themed – filled with healthy and eco-friendly tools for on-the-go beauty such as bamboo cleansing cloths and even a recycled toothbrush! Each box even comes with an information box with discount codes for every brand included so you can get the most out of your sample and travel-sized products. Make sure to have your giftee create their own personalized member profile to get the most out of their subscription boxes!
Highlights: Healthy, natural and eco-friendly products, on-trend monthly themes, can sign up for monthly or bi-monthly membership, giveaway opportunities for members
Great For: The beauty diva with a concern for sustainability and healthy, eco-friendly products.
Frequency: Monthly or Bi-Monthly
Price: $16/Month
For the Lady who Loves a Little Extra Luxury GLOSSYBOX
Once you open the beautifully packaged GLOSSBOX, you'll find a selection of high quality, versatile beauty products that will kick your day-to-day beauty up a notch. You can except several full to travel sized basic beauty tools and products that will add a little extra oomph to your daily look. This is perfect for the shopper who loves a little added luxury to her beauty regiment. Each box comes with a little info card with product information and pricing. I'd have to say this was one of my personal favorite subscription beauty boxes that I've seen, as I loved every product inside of it (variety, quality, color).
Highlights: Chic packaging, quality samples, good variety .
Frequency: Monthly
Great For: The on-the-go woman who could use a little added luxury to her day.
Price: $21/ 1 Month; $115/ 6 months; $220/ 12months
For the Smart Shopper
If boxes full of tiny samples aren't her thing, why not opt for the NewBeauty TestTube? Besides the fun and unique packaging, this subscription box even comes with an issue of the lengthy New Beauty Magazine, so she can catch up on the latest trends while playing around with her amazing deluxe to full-sized products. She's sure to be thrilled with the selection of high-end products from brands like Moroccan Oil and BioSilk, to name a few. Readers can get tips and tricks from informational videos as well as leave and read user reviews on the products included in the box.
Highlights: Larger samples, more deluxe and full sized-products, accompanying magazine, quality brands, online videos and reviews
Great for: The woman who prefers full-sized to samples with a concern about quality products.
Frequency: Bi-Monthly
Price: $29.95 + shipping
For the All Around Beauty Queen
For the beauty diva who hates tiny samples and would trade quantity for quality, the Blush Mystery Beauty Box is the ultimate choice. You can expect a wide variety of high quality goods, several full sized and some travel and deluxe sample sized. Unlike the other beauty boxes, this monthly subscription comes packaged in a chic black bag which you can reuse to store your favorite beauty products or just some odds and ends around the house! The products range from facial care to nail polish to simply seasonal products, and the total value of the box is always at LEAST $100.
Highlights: Great value (Over $100 worth of product for $24.95/month), many full sized products, quality brands, unique packaging
Great For: The beauty guru who prefers full sized to sample with a concern for quality products.
Frequency: Monthly
Price: $34.95/one time; $24.95/monthly subscription
For the Stylish Sophisticate
This lifestyle box is for the stylish and sophisticated lady in your life, covering products from beauty to home décor. They've included items to make your day-to-day tasks from organizing to going out so simpler and more fabulous! The the back-to-school themed box included items such as a beautifully crafted chevron planner and trendy Bentgo containers for taking meals on the go. This box is the perfect little treat to make each month a little more special.
Highlights: Trendy products specific to each month, mostly full sized products, some travel sized samples, quality brands, variety of lifestyle products
Great For: The lovely lady who appreciates "the little things" that make every day special; this box will take her day-to-day and make it a bit more stylish and fun.
Frequency: Monthly
Price: $35/1 month, $95/3 months, $190/6 months, $380/12 months
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While public safety and some other San Jose services should be improving with a more stable city budget, one of the most important is more gravely in danger than it was during a decade of budget cuts:
Public libraries.
The special parcel tax for libraries that city residents have been paying since 2005 expires in 2015. It covers 22 percent of the libraries' annual budget of $37 million, and the general fund can't cover the difference. Despite a rising economy, San Jose still faces static budgets with some small deficits for several years.
This is why the San Jose City Council has placed a 25-year renewal of the library parcel tax — not a new tax, a continuation — on the June 3 ballot. Now at $29.84 a year for a single home, the tax is adjusted with inflation capped at 3 percent. In 10 years it has gone up less than $5.
Because it's a special tax, it needs two-thirds approval. That means you not only have to vote for it; you have to get your friends and neighbors to vote. While you're at it, join Save San Jose Libraries 2014 and help other volunteers fight the good fight.
Libraries are more valuable than ever in a digital age. It's not about books. It's free access to all forms of information that makes them a linchpin of American democracy. They adapt to shifting needs to provide lifelong learning opportunities for people regardless of income.
Libraries are where unemployed residents with no Internet access can research and apply for jobs, now that nearly all applications are online.
Nationally, libraries are where 60 percent of kids say they still go to study, read or do research, according to the Pew Research Center. In some San Jose neighborhoods, they're the safe place to be after school. Could the reduced availability of this safe haven be contributing to gang activity?
Usage is down in San Jose over the past few years, but we suspect being open fewer days is the reason. Use of other library systems continues to rise. Sunnyvale's is bursting at the seams.
Still, San Jose's numbers are impressive. The 23 locations had nearly 6 million visits last year. Workshops and other programs drew more than 225,000 children and adults, 90,000 of them in literacy programs.
The $8 million per year now raised by the parcel tax pays for 53 out of 314 full-time equivalent staff positions, as well as for books and media and for upgrading technology. If it goes away, some branches almost certainly will close.
Last year, renewal of a funding measure for the excellent Santa Clara County library system passed by 81 percent. Everyone got behind it.
We hope it's the same in San Jose. A two-thirds vote is never easy, so every community leader and institution for the civic good needs to step up and campaign for city libraries.