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Where can we hike somewhere close to McMinnville or Dundee?
Dundee and McMinnville are beautiful areas! Most of the countryside directly surrounding Dundee and McMinnville is covered in vineyards, and some vineyards actually have hiking or walking trails. Here are a few to check out:
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What are the best places to camp in the Mt. Hood National Forest?
There really isn't a bad place to camp in the Mt. Hood National Forest. For starters, you should bookmark this complete list of campgrounds in the Mt. Hood National Forest.
If you don't like crowds, the Lost Creek Campground off Lolo Pass Road would be a good option for you. It's near many hiking trails, such as the ever popular Ramona Falls. Another option is the Green Canyon Campground on the Salmon River. It does get pretty busy, but there are lots of spots you can hike in to next to the river and camp, and some beautiful trails in the area.
While wildly popular, and usually crowded on a sunny weekend, our favorite spot to camp is one of the many campgrounds around Timothy Lake.
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We've never been west of the Rockies! What are the cannot-miss spots in Oregon?
I actually grew up in South Dakota so I definitely want you to have an amazing time. And I am absolutely sure you will!
Highway 101 down the Coast is an amazing drive. I'd highly, highly recommend this over taking I-5 South. There are tide pools, the Goonies House, crabbing, local surf spots, delicious seafood shacks, more tide pools, rocky beaches and caves… ahh. You should definitely check out the coast. It's unlike the sandy beaches of California and is a lot more "wild."
My favorite coastal spots are:
If you're heading toward Portland, I recommend:
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I have a week to spend in Southern Oregon in early June. Any suggestions?
You'll be in Southern Oregon during one of our prettiest months! Without knowing what type of activities you enjoy, or who will be in your party, I'd recommend a combination of art, dining and outdoor pursuits in the area. A good home base is Ashland, where you can take in a Shakespearean play with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, dine at one of our many farm-to-table restaurants, and take a stroll along Creek street on a weekend to see the work of local artisans. I recommend eating at Sesame, Brickroom and Liquid Assets during your stay.
From Ashland, you can take a day trip to float the Rogue River with Noah's Rafting, or set out on your own to raft the section of the Upper Rogue from Shady Cove (we like working with Rapid Pleasure, because they'll give you a shuttle service to the put-in point along with your raft rental). If you'd rather hike, try Pilot Rock if you're not afraid of heights, or the trails at Mt. Ashland Ski Area. You can also take a day trip to Crater Lake National Park…a must see.
In nearby Medford, the weekly farmer's market is lovely in the Lithia Commons, and Rogue Creamery always has fresh, award-winning cheese in Central Point. In historic Jacksonville, try the Applegate Wine Trail, or take a day to swim at Applegate Lake. A walk along the downtown area of this tiny town is worth the effort, too!
Further north, the Umpqua area near Roseburg offers waterfalls, river swimming, and hiking along the North and South Umpqua, though the water will still be running a bit fast for most swimmers. From Grants Pass to the coast on the Redwoods Highway, you can stop at Oregon Caves National Historic Site and be on the coast at Brookings within a few hours.
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What are the best places to take photographs on the Coast?
If enter Oregon at Brookings, you may want to make Harris Beach State Park your first stop, especially if you are there during low tide. Harris Beach is one of Oregon's seven Marine Gardens that are protected intertidal areas. There are also interesting rock formations and this is a good marine life and bird-watching area. In any case, you will want to save some time for exploring the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, a 12-mile stretch of coast beginning just north of Brookings. There are several great stops. The easiest ones with great scenic bang for the buck include Whaleshead Beach, Natural Bridges and the Arch Rock Viewpoint. If you have time for a short hike, there may be none better than Thunder Rock Cove made a little longer by continuing to Secret Beach.
The drive north to Port Orford is scenic and you will be tempted to stop, but my favorite stops for photography include the Otter Point State Recreation Site just north of Gold Beach and the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. I would take at least a full day in the Bandon area. The beach at Bandon is one of the best for photography with dramatic rocky spires and other rock formations along the shoreline and just offshore. Seals are frequently seen below Coquille Point at Elephant Rock. The Coquille River Lighthouse is just north of town and is worth a visit. North of Bandon, you can follow the Bandon to Charleston Tour Route to Cape Arago – a must stop for photographers. You'll find it hard to pull yourself away from the amazing views along the paved walkways and hiking trails at Shore Acres State Park. The short hike from Shore Acres to Simpson Reef is one of my favorites. Simpson Reef is one of the best places on the Oregon Coast to observe seals and sea lions. Bring your longest lens for amazing shots. You can also drive to Simpson Reef and then the end of the Cape at Cape Arago State Park for more great views. If it's low tide, the South Cove is a remarkable tidepool area.
The Oregon Dunes is the next amazing natural area as you travel north. Much of the easily accessed areas are set aside for ATVs, so as a photographer, I prefer places like the Oregon Dunes Day Use Overlook (with dune access) and Honeyman State Park for shooting. The best dunes photography I've enjoyed requires hiking the John Dellenback Dunes Trail near the Eel Lake Campground,
I'd reserve another full day for the Heceta Head Lighthouse, Cape Perpetua and Yachats area. There are highway viewpoints of the Heceta Head Lighthouse just past Sea Lion Caves, but it is worth the half-mile hike up to the beautiful lighthouse from the State Park. You could spend days within the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, but not to miss are Spouting Horn and Thor's Well at Cooks Chasm and Devils Churn just to the north. These are best a mid-to-high tides for the most exciting ocean action, but this is great tidepool area too. On cloudy or overcast days, the rainforest trails make a nice option.
As you continue north, I like to check out Seal Rock State Recreation Site. There are scenic overlooks and the beach can be quite interesting especially at low tide. I would save a majority of my time on this leg of your journey for the natural areas near Newport. The Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site offer good views of the beautiful Yaquina Bay Bridge and Oregon's only wooden lighthouse. Just north of town is the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, great for scenic photography including a pretty lighthouse and marine life and bird watching. If you can plan your visit for low tide, a stairway leads to another of Oregon's Marine Gardens, a great place to photograph purple sea urchins. Just north of Newport is the Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area, another must stop. You'll also want to check out the view from the Cape Foulweather lookout.
If you have time, follow the Three Capes Scenic Route turning off at Pacific City for views of Cape Kiwanda and Cape Lookout, though the easiest stop for lots of scenic opportunity is Cape Meares with its lighthouse. For the rest of the North Oregon Coast, I would reserve most of my time for the area near Cannon Beach. There's an amazing viewpoint as you travel north of Manzanita and the highway climbs the edge of Neahkahnie Mountain. Potential stops as you continue include Short Sand Beach, a short walk away in Oswald West State Park and Hug Point – a must stop if its low tide where a picturesque waterfall flows onto the beach just around the point north of the parking area. Cannon Beach itself is home to Haystack Rock, great for tidepools or for framing as a foreground at sunset, along with the rocky spires known as The Needles nearby. Watch the grassy flanks of Haystack Rock for Tufted Puffins. It's one of the best places to see the colorful birds in the Northwest. Ecola State Park would be my other don't miss stop. The main viewpoint is fabulous and the Indian Beach area is also amazing.
Lastly, you probably won't want to miss photographing the remains of the 1906 shipwreck Peter Iredale in Fort Steven State Park as you approach Astoria.
Where are the best places for rock hounds near Salem?
Fun question! There are a few places in the Willamette Valley that are known as being great for rockhounding.
The areas surrounding the South Santiam River, the Calapooia River, and Quartzville creek (all of these are about an hour southeast of Salem) are popular with rockhounders and folks who pan for gold as well. Also, check out this website and this BLM brochure for the Quartzville Mining Corridor.
Another fun place for rock-lovers is called Holleywood Ranch. It's located in the hills outside of Sweet Home (again, southeast of Salem, near to the other locations I'm mentioning). It is a piece of private land that happens to have huge deposits of petrified wood and rocks. They've opened it up to the public for folks who want to come pay a small fee and dig for their own petrified wood. It's a fascinating place!
For more information, the Bureau of Land Management provides great resources on rockhounding in Oregon and might be able to help you track down more locations.
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Can I pack skydiving, hiking, camping and paragliding into 10 days in Oregon?
Ten days is the perfect amount of time to have the greatest vacation, ever.
If you're starting in Portland, I'd recommend taking a day to check out the city. It sounds like you and I like all of the same things, so I'm going to give you a hot and fast list of what I would do.
Day 1: Portland
Day 2-3: Skydiving, then the Oregon Coast
Day 4: More Coast
Just under two hours driving, if you head south on the 101 toward Florence, you'll find plenty, and I mean PLENTY, of things to keep you occupied. From lighthouses to more paragliding outfitters and surf shops, to Cape Perpetua and the Hobbit Trail to Seal Rock and the Newport Historic Bay District, this drive won't disappoint. I'd recommend finding a crab shack somewhere along the way to feast more than just your eyes. Yum!
One of my favorite places to camp on the Coast is Honeyman State Park just South of Florence, OR.
Day 5: Southern Oregon
Get some coffee. You might need it by now.
From Florence, I'd head South down the Coast toward Reedsport and then start heading SE toward Roseburg. This little town (Roseburg) is adorable. It's a great place to check out and a good place to stop for lunch before you continue heading East toward Crater Lake National Park. You'll drive through Umpqua National Park to get there, which is phenomenal in itself, but also has one of the most beautiful hot springs in the entire state (in my opinion), the Umpqua Hot Springs. From here, you can head south toward Crater Lake, passing Mt. Thielsen and Diamond Lake.
You should definitely stop at the hot springs. And then decide to stay at Diamond Lake campground or drive the extra 12 miles to Crater Lake National Park.
…Honestly, I'd probably check out Diamond Lake first. And, if you're feeling salty, the hike to the top of Thielsen isn't bad. It's long but even if you don't make it to the top, the views are unbeatable and the air is crisp enough to get you recharged from all the driving.
Day 6: Crater Lake National Park
Okay. This place. Woofta. It's hard for me to explain in words just how amazing this place is. I actually started crying the first time I saw it. I don't know why. I don't know how. I just don't know. It was beautiful. It was insanely blue. It was huge. And now I tell everyone I can to go visit it and explore the trails and fire lookouts and cliff jumping and camping this place has to offer because I think it seriously changed me. I think I'm going back this weekend.
Day 7: Maybe stay in Crater Lake another night?
Day 8: Drive North toward Bend.
Alright, next up, Beertopia, USA. aka Bend, Oregon. Just under a 2 hour drive from Crater Lake National Park and along a windy, emerald green tunnel through Umpqua National Forest, you'll get to Bend and wonder why you've never been here before. You can also stop at the hot springs again if you want! Bend has everything from the Deschutes River running through the middle of town, to more micro breweries and beer than you'll know what to do with. There's also Mt. Bachelor, the Cascade Lakes and Smith Rock. If you're into rock climbing or want an awesome day hike, head to Smith Rock State Park and head up the Misery Ridge trail. It's about 4 miles round trip but gives you unbeatable views of the area with a handful of (yep, you guessed it) more volcanoes on the horizon.
Not into climbing? Check out Tumalo Falls, the lava fields (and caves) and/or check out downtown Bend.
Day 9: Columbia River Gorge OR Mt. Hood
This one's up to you. I love them both and they're both in the way of you getting back to Portland.
Day 10: WHOAH!
What a trip, huh? Sounds like you might be ready for a hot shower and your own bed.
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What is the best way to experience the beautiful surroundings of Crater Lake in May?
Glad you're making the trip up! Crater Lake is absolutely worth the visit in the off-season. Some winters, it's still covered in snow in March and April, but this year, it's very manageable. The closest true town to Crater Lake is Prospect, Oregon, which has lodging options. We love the Prospect Historic Hotel for an B&B option, or nearby in Union Creek, the Union Creek Resort offers rustic cabins in a wooded setting. Either way, be sure to stop by Beckie's Cafe for homemade berry pie!
There are also options to stay at Crater Lake National Park. Crater Lake Lodge is the quintessential lodge experience, and in the off-season, you may even get a reservation (it fills up fast in summer). Nearby, the cabins at Mazama offer additional lodging, but bear in mind that this area of the park does not have lake views, and may not be open.
Otherwise, another good option for you is staying in Ashland and commuting up to the park for the day (about a two-hour drive, with nice stops for hikes around Union Creek). Ashland has wonderful dining and shopping, and a fun, vibrant arts scene. I'd be happy to recommend lodging here if you'd be interested.
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What is the best place to go kayaking on the Coast?
That's a tough one. There are a wide variety of kayaking opportunities along Oregon's 363-mile coastline and the "best" would really be determined by your skill level and the type of paddling experience you are after. There are scenic bays, rivers and estuaries, especially in Tillamook County; there are large lakes, notably in the Florence area; and there are whitewater thrills on the wild rivers of the South Oregon Coast. There is also some great ocean kayaking all along the coast for experienced kayakers and even some scenic ocean kayaking, including guided tours, suitable for less experienced paddlers.
For guided tours or recommendations from the experts, you should check into Kayak Tillamook and South Coast Tours.
How much clothing should a Louisianian wear when hiking to Oneonta Gorge in March?
Fleece is king here, as is dressing in layers. The weather in March can be a bit unpredictable — bright sunshine one minute, thunderstorms the next. So just be prepared for a bit of everything.
I wouldn't suggest going down to Oneonta Gorge it in spring unless you are in waterproof clothing. If 50 degrees is cold for you, than that water is going to be downright frigid. We were just at our local river the other day, when it was 60+ degrees outside, and my hand got really cold just reaching in for a rock. The temperature also tends to be a lot colder back in Oneonta Gorge. Generally, this is only a hike I would suggest doing on a hot summer day, otherwise you risk hypothermia pretty fast. The water will be at least waist deep.
However, you can hike up Oneonta Gorge a bit without getting so wet. There are also LOTS of other stunning waterfall hikes in the area that don't require getting so wet, and if you head a little further east, depending on how warm the spring has been, you can also catch some stunning wildflower displays at places like Rowena Crest and Mosier.
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The Day After This Night: Love and Loss in the Orient
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The Day After This Night is a photographic project that considers how events can consume and overwhelm us. There is a very human approach
to try and control our lives, but frequently we are left simply endeavouring to process an event and adapt to the consequences.
Whilst my images geographically cover street life, landscapes and portraiture from across Japan, Cambodia, Vietnam, Burma, Thailand and Singapore, they touch on a common humanity that transcends simple boundaries. From the tsunami hit region of Japan, to Khmer Rouge survivors in Cambodia through to the decayed elegance of Yangon and the motorbike madness of Saigon, there is an overwhelming energy - both natural and man-made. At one time gloriously compassionate, charming and graceful; in the next, unspeakably destructive through to downright evil.
Our lives at times seem so complicated, and yet at other moments, it is apparent that we are of no significance at all. It is this human struggle to accept either state that interests me as an artist.
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To visit the exhibition or learn more, please visit: http://michaelhughesphotography.com/
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Fine Art Social Documentary Photographer Stylistically I am drawn towards fine art and social documentary photography. The photographic image has strong historical and cultural associations with loss and memory, and my work embraces these themes quite naturally.
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Members of the St. Ambrose Marketing Club enjoyed an experience sure to make Fighting Bees football players jealous when they stood inside the Chicago Bears locker room at Soldier Field earlier this year.
A meeting with the National Football League team's marketing leaders at the stadium on the lakefront was part of a daylong tour of select Chicago businesses for members of the first-year SAU club. The group also spent time with marketing professionals at Nielsen Media Research, Inc., and Red Frog Events.
"The Chicago trip was a fantastic opportunity for our students to gain insights on professional athletics, marketing research, and event planning that is conducted for national and international organizations," said John Byrne, PhD, chairman of the St. Ambrose marketing studies department.
The marketing club formed last April as means of supplementing the lessons the more than 130 SAU students who either major or minor in marketing can learn in a classroom.
"We started with a fairly simple goal: to create a network of business students within the university," said club president and co-founder Brendan Besetzny, a junior. "The purpose of this was to enable better connections with those with whom we shared a classroom every day."
The Chicago trip afforded students an opportunity to learn from real-world marketers and researchers, and, during their visit to Nielsen, from a fellow Ambrosian. Jeff Filipski '12 gave a presentation to club members at the world famous marketing research firm.
"I think it's fantastic that everyone in the Saint Ambrose Marketing Club has taken the initiative to become engaged, not only in their prospective field, but also in their education," Filipski said. "It's a reflection of the outstanding character that the students are developing in the marketing program at Saint Ambrose and makes me proud to be an alum."
Last fall, the marketing club participated in an ad agency crawl in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by the American Marketing Association. In Des Moines, the SAU group also competed in a marketing challenge put on by Spindustry Digital.
Also this year, club members heard from guest speakers from local companies like Northwestern Mutual and Deere and Co., and came together to develop a full year's marketing plan for DonateLife America as part of a collegiate competition.
On April 20, the club will host a marketing competition and networking event involving universities from across the region. It will be sponsored by the Quad City River Bandits and Northwestern Mutual, among others.
Beyond this first year, Besetzny wants to see the club continue to grow and hopes there is another excursion like the one to Chicago in the organization's immediate future.
"My hope is to give our business students a competitive edge when it comes to landing their first job," he said. "I believe we are giving members of the marketing club experience and knowledge they can't get in the classroom."
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The new £8 million Dorchester Sports Centre will officially open its doors to the public on Monday October 22.
Following the completion of the new centre,1610 Leisure Trust has now been awarded the contract by West Dorset District Council to take over the management of the new centre on Coburg Road.
The facility has been developed by West Dorset District Council in partnership with Dorset County Council and The Thomas Hardye School.
The Duchy of Cornwall has also contributed to funding and the project has been supported by the Dorchester Swimming Bath Trustees and Sport England.
The new facilities include a six-lane swimming pool with spectator gallery, a learner pool, dance studio, a state-of-the-art fitness studio, changing village and improved car parking.
The centre will be used both by local schools and the community and will be open to the public all day, every day.


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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Ndamukong Suh has gone from brushing off talk of his play and fines to publicly apologizing to teammates and showing remorse after he was ejected for stomping on a player during a loss to Green Bay.
"My reaction on Thursday was unacceptable," the Lions defensive tackle said in a statement on his Facebook page Friday. "I made a mistake and have learned from it. I hope to direct the focus back to the task at hand — by winning."
Suh's statement came about the same time that the Lions chastised their star.
"The on-field conduct exhibited by Ndamukong Suh that led to his ejection … was unacceptable and failed to meet the high level of sportsmanship we expect from our players," the team said in a statement.
Suh will likely wait several days to find out the true cost of his stomp in Detroit's 27-15 loss to the Packers on Thanksgiving. Plays from Week 12 looked at for potential discipline won't be reviewed until all games are completed, the league said.
Suh was ejected after tangling with offensive lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith. After being pushed off, Suh stepped down hard with his right foot, making contact with Dietrich-Smith's right arm.
Suh had said Thursday that he was trying to keep his balance and the stomp was not intentional. He apologized to teammates for "allowing the refs to have an opportunity to take me out of this game."
If Suh is suspended, he'd have a chance to appeal.
More Lions: The team will put leading rusher Jahvid Best (concussion) on season-ending injured reserve next week.
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NASHVILLE — Tennessee declared linebacker Barrett Ruud out against Tampa Bay, his former team, because of a groin injury. Ruud aggravated the injury last week against Atlanta. Rookie Colin McCarthy is questionable (knee) but is expected to start in Ruud's spot. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (strained flexor muscle in right arm) practiced Friday and is probable to start.
Tebow backs Elway: John Elway took heat for affirming the conventional wisdom across the league: Tim Tebow must improve his passing and his third-down conversions. While many assailed the team's head of football operations for not sticking up for Denver's quarterback, Tebow agreed with his boss. He is completing just 44.8 percent, and less than a quarter of the Broncos' third-down plays, 23.6 percent, are working out. "I am very hopeful that Tim Tebow is our guy," Elway said Wednesday. "Am I absolutely positive at this point in time? No, I'm not. But I want to believe that, and that's what I want to happen." Tebow said, "We just have to play more consistent on more first and second down plays to be in good positions to execute on third down."
Bronco fined $25,000: Broncos linebacker Von Miller was fined $25,000 by the NFL for roughing the passer against the Jets. Among others fined, Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor, $40,000 for unnecessary roughness.
Browns: Running back Peyton Hillis (hamstring) could return this week, a bit of a surprise considering he did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.
Vikings: Running back Adrian Peterson is doubtful because of a high ankle sprain.


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It's not that I don't believe the 30,000 members of the general public surveyed by Harris Interactive are telling the truth, when it comes to the most reputable companies. It isn't even that I don't think the winners deserve to be highly ranked.
No, it's the fact that the list, such as it is — at least the top 10 — is almost completely meaningless to the average consumer. What it means to corporate America, however, may be the most troubling.
Let's start with the list:
1. Google
2. Johnson & Johnson
3. 3M Company
4. Berkshire Hathaway
5. Apple
6. Intel
7. Kraft Foods
8. Amazon.com
9. General Mills
10. The Walt Disney Company
Sure, all of these companies have solid reputations. But c'mon. How is this going to affect the way you buy products?
Take Berkshire Hathaway or Intel. Berkshire is a diversified company whose stock price is $122,310. Are you going to do business with BRK — or not — because of the Harris list? I don't think so.
And Intel? Do we have any choice, when it comes to the microprocessor in our PC. Not really.
How about Google? It has a commanding market share among search engines, because it's the best. Ditto for cloud-based email (Gmail) and browsers (Chrome). The list just reinforces the fact that there's nothing better out there for us to use, which may say more about the lack of innovation in corporate America than it does about Google.
In fact, as you go down the list — Apple, Disney, General Mills, Johnson & Johnson — it's pretty clear that there are no real alternatives to their products. I mean, nothing comes close to a Mac or an iPhone (sorry, Android fan boys). Those fake Cheerios at the grocery store? Blech!
Employees at the top 10 in corporate America may be doing high-fives because of this list, but I'm actually depressed by it. I'm struck by the lack of robust competition and innovation and troubled by the rise in de-facto monopolies.
But what's worse, I'm bothered that American consumers would reward the very companies who dominate their industries, often unfairly, and often to the detriment of their own customers.
Maybe having a "good" reputation isn't such a good thing, after all.
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UK & Ireland Education Experts to Address Global Summit
Some of the UK and Ireland's leading education experts are among an elite list set to address a global education summit in Bahrain this October, it was announced today.
Charles Leadbetter, an advisor to 10 Downing Street and the European Commission; Ewan McIntosh, National Advisor for Learning and Teaching Scotland; and Seamus Hegarty, Chair of the International Association of Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), will join peers from Columbia University, Boston College and the Harvard Graduate School of Education at the Education Project 2010.
The second occasion of the annual event - initiated by His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahrain and Chairman of the Kingdom's Economic Development Board (EDB) - runs from 8-10 October. Other speakers from the UK and Ireland include Roberta Linehan, Headmistress of Unicorn School; and Marie Parker-Jenkins, Professor of the Department of Education at the University of Limerick.
Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the EDB which is organising the event, added: "Education is the single most important factor in bringing stability, productivity and prosperity to all societies. Our goal in Bahrain in establishing the Education Project was to bring together an international community of educators. To have experts from the UK and Ireland on board - to offer their expertise in identifying practical solutions to address the gap in the global education system - will help to ensure a platform from which to further inspire positive change."
Despite increased government spending, education outcomes worldwide have declined over time. The Education project was established to share best practice and create a practical approach that educators can follow to make a difference. Hundreds of professionals from 36 countries joined together at the Education project 2009. In October, leading figures from academia, business and politics will again take the stage; Leadbetter, McIntosh, Hegarty, Linehan and Parker-Jenkins will offer valuable insight.
Leadbetter is an advisor to the Department for Education's Innovation Unit on future strategies for more networked and personalised approaches to learning and education. McIntosh, one of Europe's foremost experts in digital media for education, has also consulted on successful education and technology policies for Governments worldwide; he has led investments in start-ups and education projects of nearly $5m on behalf of public and private investors.
Hegarty holds visiting professorships at four universities, served as Director of the National Foundation for Educational Research in England and Wales for twelve years and chairs the Education for All working group within the UNESCO UK National Commission. He serves on the National Council for Special Education in Ireland and has advised UNESCO and other international bodies on issues relating to assessment and special needs for over 20 years.
The Education Project is free to attend for educational professionals from all sectors as well as from public and private sector institutions with an interest in developing new models and standards in education. Entry is by invitation only; for more information and to register online visit: http://www.educationprojectbahrain.org
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Other speakers confirmed for the Education project 2010 include:
- Charles Leadbeater, advisor to the government of Shanghai,
European Commission and 10 Downing St, UK
- Cindy Johanson, executive director, George Lucas Educational
Foundation, USA
- Edward B Fiske, former education editor, New York Times, USA
- HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher
Education and Scientific Research, United Arab Emirates
- Helen Ladd, Professor of Public Policy, Duke Sanford School of
Public Policy, USA
- Kaya Henderson, Deputy Chancellor, District of Columbia Public
Schools, USA
- David Hogan, Centre for Research in Pedagogy and
Practice, National Institute of Education, Singapore
- Mike Feinberg, Co-Founder, KIPP
- Mona Mourshed, Partner Middle East, McKinsey & Company, United
Arab Emirates
- Patrick Griffin, Executive Director, Assessment and Teaching of
21st Century Skills, AT21C & University of Melbourne, Australia
- Ralph Tabberer, Chief School Officer, GEMS, United Arab Emirates
- Steven Joel Trachtenberg, former President of George Washington
University and author of Big Man on Campus, USA
- Tom Payzant, Professor of Practice, Harvard Graduate School of
Education, USA
- Tony Wagner, Co-director of the Change Leadership Group, Harvard
Graduate School of Education
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Monday, August 16, 2010
Sweet Pea's Sunday
"Sweet Pea, you might have to teach Sunday School today," I told her. "What will you teach about?" She thought for a minute.
"Probably God," she said finally. -Long pause- "Or Jesus. God or Jesus." Then she looked around the classroom.
"And we'll color," she said very firmly, as if anticipating the reluctant color-ers in her class might mutiny (these are all little boys). She looked around again.
"And we'll have pretzels for a snack. There are animal crackers too, but I don't want animal crackers so we'll have pretzels."
I think this girl has a future in Sunday School teaching.
Later in the day, as we drove to Gram's house (which is what we usually do on Sunday afternoon) Sweet Pea announced, "I don't like Pepper today". (Pepper being the High Hill Canine in Residence. This 50+ lb. bundle of perpetual energy thinks she is a Yorkie lap dog) This was an unusual thing to say because Sweet Pea loves dogs and is the most likely to run up to Pepper for a hug (from Sweet Pea) and kiss (from Pepper).
True to her announcement Sweet Pea screamed any time the poor dog moved. Pepper came in, Sweet Pea screamed. Pepper went out, Sweet Pea screamed. Pepper stood up, Sweet Pea yelled. Pepper laid down, Sweet Pea yelled. Pepper...you get the idea.
Until after lunch. Sweet Pea was petting Pepper. "Do you like Pepper now?" I asked her. She gave me that look she always gives me. That "Mom has completely lost it" look. "I love Pepper," she said.
Go figure.
And, for my final Sweet Pea Sunday anecdote, I'll just mention that Sweet Pea and the girls sang in church last night. And that ("Sweet Pea and the Girls") is most decidedly how Sweet Pea saw the engagement. There's Diana Ross and the Supremes, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and now, Sweet Pea and the Girls. I think we're all supposed to be grateful she allowed her sisters to sing with her at all.
"I want to be in the middle," she told us before church. "And I need a loud microphone."
Never a dull moment.
3 comments:
- Karabeth Baptist Homeschool said...
The Princess and I were in the nursery last night. You should've seen Fen when "Sweet Pea and the Girls" got up to sing. He stared at the monitor a long moment before making a gesture similar to a hands-on-the-hips posture that very definitely gave us the impression that he was wondering why the trio wasn't a quartet with him as their male counterpart.
Well, now we know the answer! "Sweet Pea and the Girls" leaves no room for male cousins. :)
- August 16, 2010 at 12:27 PM
- Amy said...
"Sweet Pea & the Girls" & "I need a loud microphone"! Haha! One of the best laughs I've had today! :)
- August 16, 2010 at 3:55 PM
- Vicky said...
So sweet! I wish I had known what I know now and had written down the sayings/happenings of the kids as they were growing up!
- August 19, 2010 at 12:30 AM
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In LEI 8.5, Direct Transfer activities with a blank "Table" field fail with "Error: The source metadata must contain a value"
Technote (troubleshooting)
In a Direct Transfer activity, the Table field under Source Connection is supposed to be optional. However, starting in LEI 8.5.x, if this field is left blank, the document cannot be saved. The action fails with the following error:
"Error: The source metadata must contain a value"
This issue is under investigation, and is being tracked as SPR MJON7TQNNV.
Resolving the problem
To work around the issue, place any value in the Source Connection's Table field. So long as there is any value in there at all, the error will not appear, and the document can be saved normally. (The value will not have any effect on the activity).
For best results, use a space, to avoid having a potentially confusing value in the field.
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Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 | 3:14 p.m.
The Kats Report Bureau at this writing is Flight lounge at Luxor. Up on the big screens, the Cardinals and Red Sox are in a Game 6 tussle, and I'm picking up free WiFi from my position at a high-top table just a few feet from the bar.
Whence am I receiving this WiFi? From Public House restaurant. If you learn nothing else from here forward, know that you can connect to free WiFi from Public House at Luxor if you are seated at Flight.
Otherwise, it is time for the rake:
• Penn Jillette has nearly reached his goal of $999,972 to fund his upcoming film "Director's Cut." Jillette is a shade above $900,000 in his FundAnything.com online campaign with three days remaining. He has drawn donations from nearly 4,000 individuals and also has set up a Twitter account for the film. "Make Penn Bad" is the film's catchphrase. One of the tandem donations has been from unlikely partners Glenn Beck and Lawrence O'Donnell, each of whom donated $2,450 to play police officers (in a good cop/bad cop capacity) in the upcoming film.
Jillette has offered several rewards for donations ranging from VIP access to the "Director's Cut" website (where Jillette blogs and where you can view a PDF of the script) to the singular opportunity to cut the ponytails from Jillette and co-producer and writer Adam Rifkin. That opportunity, made available to a sole donor, has sadly been snapped up at a fee of $25,000.
Jillette is even making available his storied hot tub, which sits in the backyard of the Slammer, his home in Las Vegas. This is the water effect outfitted with Jill Jets, which are custom water jets angled in such a way as to provide pleasure for a female guest (or an uncommonly adventurous male guest). Jillette envisioned what he originally called the "hydro-therapeutic stimulator" after Blondie singer Debbie Harry complained of having to perform as a contortionist to enjoy the jets in a standard Jacuzzi. In 1999, Jillette was granted a patent on what was eventually called the Jill Jet (for a time he used a different name, which was clever but impossible to mass market).
For the purpose of paying for his new movie, Jillette is offering a spin with the Jill Jet in his Private Hot Tub Party Package, which is at once $3,350 and priceless. Five spots remain.
• On the topic of Penn & Teller, the theater creation of Teller and magician/carnival performer Todd Robbins, the play "Play Dead," opens for previews Tuesday at Geffen Theater in Los Angeles. This frequently horrific show is, as its website promises, "a mesmerizing and terrorizing look at life, death and the horrific wonder between." The show was originally performed at a showcase at Calypso Room in the Rio in September 2010 and also has run off-Broadway in Greenwich Village in New York in October and November of that year.
A documentary film about the project was screened at the Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal in July 2012. Directed by Teller and co/written by Robbins and him, the film also is boosted by creative consultation from "The Great Tomsoni," Johnny Thompson, who also provides ideas and direction for P&T's stage show and is an inspiration for countless magicians working around the world, especially in Las Vegas.
• A holiday special is set for Symphony Park at the Smith Center in early December, and it is likely to be BYOS (Bring Your Own Snow).
On Dec. 8, Clint Holmes will host an outdoor, early evening holiday show at Symphony Park just across from the Smith Center's Reynolds Hall and Cabaret Jazz. The show will replace his usual Sunday matinee show, and the grounds will open at 4 p.m. Holmes is inviting fellow artists to join his band in a scene that he hopes will become a Las Vegas holiday tradition. Tickets are $20 for those who will throw a blanket across the lawn, $50 for those who seek VIP table seating. Holmes returns this weekend with his brilliant "Bacharach, The Beatles & Beyond" showcase Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Apart from Holmes' monthly performances, Smith Center President Myron Martin is all aflutter over the appearance of Zappos founder and downtown Las Vegas visionary Tony Hsieh, who is booked at Reynolds Hall on Tuesday night as part of the center's Audi Speaker Series. Known as one of the more effective public speakers anywhere, Hsieh will talk of how to most effectively blend business and community investment. "He comes across as quite timid and shy, but he gives the perfect pep talk," Martin says. "He's really, really good." Tickets are $24 to $79 and still available, we're glad to Hsieh, at the Smith Center website.
• The date for Holly Madison's appearance with "Million Dollar Quartet" at Harrah's has been locked in: Dec. 4 is when she'll sing "The Lady Loves Me" from "Viva Las Vegas." That date was chosen for convenience, but also happens to be the 56th anniversary of the night Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins met and jammed at Sam Phillips' Sun Studios, the event that serves as the inspiration for the musical.
• For Claire Sinclair of "Pin Up" at the Stratosphere, most nights are like Halloween, given all the costumes she graces during that show. But for the actual holiday, Sinclair is the grand marshal of the fourth Las Vegas Halloween Parade and later hosts a party and costume contest at Crazy Horse III Gentlemen's Club. As for the production show, "Pin Up" has named Lisa Marie Smith as its primary singer. Smith is a product of Las Vegas Academy and a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music who has toured Europe in production shows, including an ABBA tribute production, and has sung in cover bands in Las Vegas. She joined the cast in September, with Savannah Smith ("Vegas! The Show" is her regular gig) as the swing.
Carnival lasts all year at the Rio. With a float occasionally passing overhead and dropping beads while feathered dancers fire up the gamblers below, the Rio tries to keep its 120,000-square foot casino jumping with excitement. Special Brazilian mixed-drinks are also served throughout the casino. The hotel suites tend to be larger than similar priced rooms on the Strip and many offer excellent views with floor to ceiling windows.
The Rio offers some quality shows like "Penn & Teller" and "Chippendales." Many come to the Rio for the nightlife at the VooDoo Lounge, located on the 51st floor, or McFadden's Irish Pub on the casino level.
Others come for a bit relaxation at the Rio Spa or pool area and still others come to shop at the hotel's 60,000 square feet of shops. In each of these endeavors, the Rio attempts to make the experience a bit more fun and spontaneous.
The Rio also offers guests a variety of dining choices from all-American food at the All-American Bar & Grille to Gaylord India Restaurant for something a little spicier and even Carnival World Buffet for the indecisive.
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The Monticello Community Band has a special treat in store for outdoor music lovers during the four-day run of Riverfest.
The band will perform twice during the event, but in separate Monticello city parks.
First up is a 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10 performance at Pioneer Park. The band will also play at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12 in Ellison Park as part of the Riverside Arts in the Park. The second performance is in Ellison Park.
According to longtime band member and director David Thielman, The Monticello Community Band is made up of members from several communities around Monticello.
The band is open to all ages and anyone who enjoys playing an instrument. The band perform about a dozen concerts during the summer months.
A former band director of 23 years, Thielman retired from teaching shortly the Monticello High School Marching Band appeared in the 1983 Tournament of Roses Parade. He started Gateway Music Festivals & Tours in 1985, and over the years, the company blossomed from operating competitive regional music festivals to managing major performance events and music tours world wide.
Here is the band's remaining schedule, not including the two Monticello Riverfest performances: Saturday, July 22, Ellison Park Gazebo; 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, Ellison Park Gazebo; 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, Otter Creek Park, Monticello and 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the Monticello Senior Center's Pie and Ice Cream Social.
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I am striving to be a carefree happy girl. I am just looking for a good man that can make me smile and I do the same for him.
My favorite quote: "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." - Mahatma Gandhi
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The 4 Best Interactive Resumes You've Ever Clicked On
Welcome to the future! These four job seekers have picked up the skills of tomorrow and created some outstanding interactive resumes. [tweet this]
I've said it before, but it can't be stressed enough – whether you think social media is your thing or not, it's here to stay. And recruiters have a new playground to watch. They'll be there. Don't miss the opportunity to be there too.
Thinglink yourself
Emily Turner, founder of the digital agency 100and 40, is most known to the public for setting up the unofficial Mrs John Lewis Snowman Twitter account last year.
After noticing John Lewis had failed to take its popular Christmas ad stars online, Turner set up the account with the intention of sending a few joke tweets to John Lewis. But things escalated quickly and soon she found herself at the helm of the Twitter account boasting two and a half thousand followers.
The rest is social media history. Read the story here, and watch her amazingly interactive Thinglink resume below. (Hover over the picture).
Pinterest your resume
Mark Johnson made a Pinterest resume for an interview with a major advertising agency. [tweet this]
He reported their HR department had never seen anything like this. Four Pinterest boards incorporates his infographics and relevant projects. It's visual, interactive and engaging.
In the Slideshare below, Mark gives detailed insights into what he included in the boards and how he managed the interview completely without paper.
YouTube your mustache
Matthew Epstein created an epic video resume trying to get Google's attention. This guy has great actor skills, is hilarious and has lots of personality. The resume went viral on YouTube, and Epstein got 80 job interviews by companies that saw the video.
Did he land his dream job at Google? Click the link at the end of the video!
Slideshare an anti-resume
David Crandall created a Slideshare resume which is like no resume you've ever seen before. [tweet this] His ANTI-resume manifesto is the start of the change he felt was needed in his life.
Among his strengths, David specifies x-ray vision, telepathy and superhuman information consumption. He wants to be the voice of a brand, and combine his superpowers with theirs.
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Great article on interactive resumes: http://www.businessinsider.com/interactive-resumes-2012-12#ixzz2YV4wJFVy
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Mine is shared in the weblink here.
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Visioneer Debuts Portable Cordless Scanner
The Visioneer Mobility is a mobile scanner, powered by a rechargeable battery that lets you scan anywhere without a computer, cords, or software.
No computer or power connection is required to start scanning. Simply turn on the scanner, select one of three file formats: color PDF, black and white PDF or color JPEG, and insert your document. Your scanned items will be saved to an SD memory card (1 GB card included) or a USB flash drive. Alternately, if you attached the scanner to a Smartphone via USB cable, scanned images will be saved to the phone's internal memory.
The Mobility is compact at 2 by 11.5 by 2.75 inches (HWD) and weighs 22.5 ounces.
With Visioneer's AutoLaunch technology, scanning begins as soon as documents are inserted into the scanner.
The Visioneer Mobility can scan images at 300dpi in color or grayscale. According to the company, it takes 10 seconds to scan a full page at 300dpi, and you can scan up to 150 pages before needing to recharge the battery. After scanning items, you may either eject the memory card and insert it into your computer or attach the scanner to a computer with the included USB cable. Visioneer Mobility is recognized as a storage device, so the scanned files can be easily copied to your hard drive or e-mailed from your Smartphone. You can even scan photos to the SD card and then insert it in a digital photo frame.
Included in the box with the scanner are recharging/data cable and AC wall adapter, 1 GB SD memory card, carrying case, and CD (manual and bonus software including PaperPort and OmniPage Pro).
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You may remember her as one of the darlings of the London Olympic Games: a star 100-metre hurdler, with a prolific social media following and regarded as one of the most marketable athletes in the world.
But anyone tuning into coverage of the Winter Olympics in Sochi in the next fortnight may see the familiar face of American Lolo Jones on the screen, hurtling down the ice as a member of the US bobsled team.
Like Australian hurdler Jana Pittman-Rawlinson, Jones, 31, has made the switch from summer to winter sports, in her quest for an elusive Olympic medal.
And now she has found herself facing some other significant hurdles, with claims from a fellow US bobsledder who was overlooked for selection that Jones was picked because of her fame.
"I should have been working harder on gaining Twitter followers than gaining muscle mass," quipped bobsledder Emily Azevedo in an interview with USA Today Sports.
Jones first shot to international attention at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 when she clipped a hurdle while leading in the final and, devastatingly, stumbled into seventh place.
Nevertheless her star was on the rise - and it wasn't always for her efforts on the athletics track.
Single and attractive, Jones has been called the Anna Kournikova of athletics, in that her profile and sponsorship deals perhaps have outstripped her achievements in sport.
Writing in the New York Times in 2012, Jere Longman said: "Jones has received far greater publicity than any other American track and field athlete competing in the London Games. This was based not on achievement but on her exotic beauty and on a sad and cynical marketing campaign."
Jones has appeared in stories on HBO, ESPN and NBC's Nightly News, along with a spread in Rolling Stone magazine. She has nearly 380,000 followers on Twitter, and is sponsored by Asics and Red Bull. She has also appeared semi-nude in The Body Issue of ESPN the Magazine.
Jones, a devout Christian, also revealed publicly in the lead-up to the London Games that she was a virgin and was intending to remain that way until marriage, further fueling her social media superstardom.
"If there's virgins out there, I'm going to let them know, it's the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. Harder than training for the Olympics, harder than graduating from college, has been to stay a virgin before marriage," she told HBO's Real Sports.
I just wasn't prepared for it. ... I definitely didn't feel it coming this time, but it's hard when you don't make a team. I think sometimes people forget that
In the lead-up to Sochi, she again has found herself in the limelight, but not for all the right reasons.
As well as criticism from Azevedo, bobsledder Katie Eberling has also spoken out after she was not selected in the US team, announced last month.
"I feel this year there was a certain agenda," Eberling told USA Today. "It's no fault of my teammates. There's been a lot of inconsistencies and that makes you wonder what's going on. It's not right."
Curt Tomasevicz, from the men's bobsled team, was also sceptical about the selection.
"It's hard for me to name one or two athletes that would completely agree with that decision," he told USA Today.
"We're returning gold medalists and not getting much PR because all the bobsled attention is on Lolo."
Jones said she expected some naysayers to question her selection. She didn't expect how big the storm would be after the pick was revealed.
"This is a sequel," Jones said, drawing a parallel between this and how some track teammates complained that her popularity soared without winning a medal in Beijing or London.
"I just wasn't prepared for it. ... I definitely didn't feel it coming this time, but it's hard when you don't make a team. I think sometimes people forget that."
Jones this week said she first got into bobsled when she went to Lake Placid in 2012, looking to escape her Olympic troubles.
There she met bobsled pilots Elana Meyers and Jazmine Fenlator, who were among the first to befriend the hurdler.
Jones was depressed, underweight after not really eating for a month or so after London, and in desperate need of change. Fenlator didn't even recognise Jones, thinking instead she was a distance runner because of her much leaner-than-usual build at the time.
"I mean, I have legit stats or whatever but sometimes you kind of forget those especially if you get thrown under the bus so many times in the media," Jones said.
"I truly believe that your greatest failures or mishaps in life can have the best motivation for you to do something amazing.
"I've just kind of taken that stance and that's really why I feel like I'm here as a bobsled athlete. I'm not willing to give up."
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First, many thanks to those on this forum who offered advice before and during our second trip to Buenos Aires, from which my wife, son and I have just returned. The reason this trip report is somewhat thin is because we didn't, by design, do much of anything on this trip that merits a report!
For the most part, we just watched the world go by, explored neighborhoods, sat in parks, poked around little shops and markets, and ate in restaurants chosen on on the spot... essentially soaking up the vibes of the city in a more relaxed mode that we did three years ago. For us, it was the perfect city holiday. (0K, it did get a bit warm there a couple of times!).
The only observations I can offer that conceivably could be of interest to anyone contemplating a visit are:
Arrival & departure: Used Taxi Ezeiza to and from airport. No advance reservation on arrival and booked online for return. Easy.
Apartment Rental: Used Reynolds Propiedades. Smooth and professional in every way. Would recommend them. Comprable with the positive experience we had last time with BA Habitat.
Neighborhood: As has been discussed on this forum, the Palermo Botanico neighborhood has a lot going for it. Not as posh as Recoleta, perhaps, nor as trendy as Palermo Soho or Hollywood, but a very pleasant mix of residential and services, and easy in which quickly to feel at "home." Thanks to Marnie and Ricardo for pointing us in that direction.
Prices: Noticeably higher on a broad range of stuff than I remember from late 2008. Still a refreshing value compared with, say, Europe, but clearly no longer the breathtaking bargain it was. Parenthetically, and maybe I missed it, but the black market dollar exchange option was not as evident as I had for whatever reason imagined.
Chinatown: We like good Chinese food and found some in Chinatown -- there's a cluster of restaurants around Arribenos y Mendoza in Belgrano.
Lujan: Took day-trip to Lujan, primarily so my rail enthusiast son could ride the local train (out of Once station). Let's just say we're not talking the Eurostar here. In Lujan, the Basilica is impressive enough, I suppose, but this outing probably needn't rise to the top of a visitor's must-do list. Incidentally, I had in Lujan not only my worst meal in Argentina, but maybe the worst meal in my life! We had lunch in what seemed to be the most popular place on the square, a bustling parrilla buffet libre. Truly inedible meat. At least I think it was meat. The locals were chowing down enthusiastically, though, so go figure.
Running: In addition to riding trains, my son is a runner. For him, the Palermo parks, as Scarlett suggested, were wonderful. Also, if any runners happen to be in BA over new years, the San Silvestre 8K race, for which they close Av 9 de Julio and some other big streets downtown, is something to consider. Easy to sign up online.
Montevideo: Side trip to Montevideo was a highlight for us. Very pleasant, almost laid back city (at least compared with BA, and at least in the Pocitos area). Stayed in Pocitos Plaza Hotel. Not the Sheraton, but perfectly comfortable, ideal location, helpful staff and, at USD $110, a pretty good deal. Dinner at excellent parrillada recommended by the hotel called La Otra. Lunch at Mercado del Puerto. Place was packed with cruise ship day-trippers but still good fun and wouldn't have wanted to miss it. Buquebus fast ferry is the way to go. We took the bus/boat combo back and wished we had done the fast boat both ways.
That's about it. All in all a great trip and we look forward to the next one. Thanks again to the DEs for your guidance, and especially to Verobaires for the helpful PMs on various topics.
PS - My son and I quite enjoyed meeting Marnie & DH and being the first to hear the story of their' shall we say, not-so-smooth landing.


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Nokia, the world's biggest mobile phone maker, has posted robust profits, but warned that sales were weak and the outlook uncertain.
Nokia said pre-tax profit in the first three months of this year fell 4% - far less than analysts had feared - to 1.3bn euros (£900m; $1.4bn).
Market reaction was muted, with Nokia shares dipping slightly before recovering, as analysts worried about the company's sales performance.
Revenues were down 3% year on year, and Nokia said that the performance of its networks division - which makes expensive equipment for mobile operators - was especially disappointing.
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Nokia has consistently outperformed its rival mobile phone makers, and has grabbed market share, especially from Sweden's Ericsson, in recent years.
It has also cut costs drastically, shedding thousands of jobs since mobile handset demand started to slacken two years ago.
Nonetheless, its overall market has been shrinking, and the networks division is particularly struggling to find customers ready to invest.
Nokia expects network revenues to fall by 15% this year, a worse performance than previously forecast.
In handsets, Nokia has launched a raft of new products - mainly aimed at teenagers and those wanting multimedia services - in recent months, at a time when its rivals have tended to tread water.
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If you're in the Main Lobby between 10am and 2pm on Thursday, Oct. 31, stop by our table and donate your spare change to your favorite carved pumpkin. Not only do the proceeds go to a good cause, but you can help that department win the grand prize trophy and a year of bragging rights.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Staff Council Caring and Sharing Committee at Ithaca College. The Caring and Sharing Holiday Assistance Program has been established to help our fellow employees who are facing unexpected financial emergencies during specific annual events. If qualified, an individual may receive assistance in the form of food, clothing, gift cards or other supplies, to be determined by the Caring and Sharing Committee. This program runs three campaign events, Back-to-School, Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season.
Decorated pumpkins will be displayed in the Main Lobby of the Campus Center between 10am and 2pm on October 29-31. "Votes" will be cast in the form of donations to your favorite pumpkin. A trophy will be awarded to the department whose pumpkin raises the most money. The winner will be announced on November 4th.
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Rays lose to Phillies 10-1
The Rays lost to the Phillies 10-1 on a chilly afternon at Bright House Field in Clearwater.
RHP Roberto Hernandez, competing for the 5th starter's job, sailed through the first four innings allowing only one hit, but then got hit around heavily over the next two allowing nine runs on 10 hits and a walk.
Hernandez said he felt fine and didn't change anything in his approach or delivery but wasn't able to keep the down as much.
The Rays (15-15) are expected to announce the fifth starter after Jeff Niemann pitches on Wednesday. Manager Joe Maddon said he was "not discouraged" by Hernandez's outing since he got a lot of ground balls overall.
The Rays host the Jays on Wednesday in their final game of the spring in Port Charlotte.


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You then clearly don't get the meaning of what moe is.
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Cardcaptor was cel animated and thus shot on film.
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The director hated doing that show. Stop wishing for things you want Kyoani to do. They fully know what they're doing and that's why they're successful.
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If it was made between 2000-2006, then it's impossible because that time period was when anime studios went digital but didn't make the shows in HD. Older anime that was shot on 35mm film can done as BD.That's why it's fucking bull for companies (I'm looking at you Funimation) to release shows in BD from that early 00 period. IIRC-The first anime made in HD was Zegapain.
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MLB notebook: Reports claim Mariners to hire McClendon
Former Pirates manager Lloyd McClendon is getting a second chance.
The Seattle Mariners will hire McClendon as their manager, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.
McClendon, 54, managed in Pittsburgh from 2001 through most of the 2005 season.
• The estranged wife of former Pirates pitcher Kris Benson will serve 15 years of probation in connection with aggravated assault and weapons charges in Georgia. Cobb County District Attorney spokeswoman Kim Isaza said Anna Benson, 37, pleaded guilty to being armed with a gun when she went to Kris Benson's suburban Atlanta home July 7 and demanded $30,000 from him. Isaza said Anna Benson was wearing a bullet-proof vest and carrying a metal baton.
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Nolan's Three-Run Blast Lifts Owls Past Lady Flames In Extra Innings
the contest was a true pitcher's duel as the game remained scoreless until the bottom of the ninth inning.
Sarah Hesterman started the inning by being placed at second base as part of the international tiebreaker rule. The Lady Flames intentionally walked Keri McKee to set up a force play at any base, but that didn't matter as Jennifer Nolan connected on the second pitch she saw in her at bat, sending the 1-0 pitch well over the fence in left-center field to give the homestanding Owls the 3-0 victory.
Both clubs had multiple chances during the game as the two teams combined to leave 22 runners on base. Liberty scattered its five hits during the game over five separate innings, leaving eight runners on base. The Lady Flames best scoring opportunity came in the top of the ninth as Liberty loaded the bases with two outs; however, Michelle Fridey struck out looking to end the potential threat.
Kennesaw State tallied 14 LOB during the contest, including the third, fourth and eighth innings when they left the bases loaded without scoring.
Jessica Moore led the Lady Flames from the plate as the center fielder was 2-for-4. Jeffs was 1-for-4, pushing her hitting streak to four-straight games. Fridey (1-for-4) and Beth Hensley (1-for-3) tallied Liberty's final two hits.
Sarah Ellis was the tough-luck loser, falling to 2-1 on the year. The sophomore scattered five hits over her first 4 2/3 innings of work, striking out six batters, before surrendering the three-run blast. Sarah Swor started the game and allowed four hits over 3 1/3 innings of action where she was relieved in the fourth with runners at second and third.
Brittany Matthews upped her record to 4-2 on the year, allowing five hits in the complete-game effort. Matthews fanned 12 batters on the day, marking a season high for Liberty and the third time in seven games Liberty has struck out 10 or more times in a game.
With the pair of losses, the Lady Flames fall to 4-3 on the season. The Lady Flames return to the softball diamond on Friday when they begin competition at the Tar Heel Classic, hosted by North Carolina.
Liberty faces Princeton (10 a.m.) and Marshall (12:15 p.m.) on Friday, followed by a contest against Rhode Island (10 a.m.) on Saturday to round out pool-play. Tournament-play starts late on Saturday and continues on Sunday with the championship game scheduled for 2:30 p.m.


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MOON ALERT We have the all clear today to shop and make important decisions. The moon is in Virgo.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
You feel inspired to do the highest good today because your ideals are aroused and your imagination is greatly heightened. You also feel tender in your relations to siblings and relatives. This is a great day for writing, especially fantasy.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
You have excellent taste and appreciation for beautiful things, especially fine wood, silver, pewter and gold. Today you'll be tempted to spend money on something elegant and possibly unattainable.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
You feel content with the world today. You have a warm feeling in your tummy about yourself, your surroundings and your future. You'll find it rewarding if you can encourage others to work with you to make something better or help someone.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
A particular religion, ideology or philosophy might intrigue you today. You'll be interested in "big ideas" and profound thinking if you have the good fortune to engage in this kind of conversation with someone. Foreign travel also appeals.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
You'll be edified and rewarded if you have a chance to work with others to improve the quality of life for someone or a group of people. You want to join the efforts of others to make the world a better place. This could be in a big way or a small way.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Your reputation is starting to shine! People view you as a leader or someone worthy of their respect. Perhaps the idealism of a friend or partner will encourage you to accept this role with dignity and use it for the benefit of everyone, yourself included.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Your ambition to travel or explore avenues in publishing, the media, higher education, medicine and the law are dreamy! You have high hopes. Visit beautiful places today because your sense of esthetics is refined and dialed in.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Someone might be wonderfully generous to you today. (This is good.) However, in turn, if you are deciding how to share something or making important decisions about an inheritance or jointly-held property, you might go overboard. Be reasonable. Protect your own best interests.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
It's important to be grounded and real in your discussions with partners and close friends today. That's because it's easy to kid yourself or expect too much from yourself or others. If you think someone is stringing you along, you're probably right. (Gulp.)
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Wonderful job opportunities might come your way today. However, do read the fine print because something might look better than it is. Be realistic in deadlines that you agree to because it's easy to think something is a walk in the park when it might really be a test in the Fire Swamp with Buttercup and Westley.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Flirtations and love affairs might seem too good to be true. (Perhaps they are?) Your playful demeanour and desire for fun and rock 'n' roll might meet with objections from others. ("Too much fun prohibited!") Don't take foolish risks.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Be realistic in your expectations of family members. It's so easy for you to fall into idealistic, pie-in-the-sky thinking, isn't it? Remember that everyone puts their pants on one leg at a time just like you. (But they take their shoes off first.)
Canadian senator, humanitarian, author and retired general Roméo Dallaire (1946) shares your birthday today. You are imaginative and original. You're also aware of what you're dealing with, including your limitations, which is why you succeed. However, it's important for you to have the respect and support of others. In turn, you are nurturing to others as well. In the year ahead, something you've been involved with for nine years will end or diminish to make room for something new.


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