text: Melbourne Information When you visit Melbourne Destination Routes Etihad Offices Facts The City Do & See Dining Essential Information Melbourne is an arty powerhouse with a vibrant and multicultural soul. Nicknamed "Paris of the southern hemisphere," Melbourne is not only known to be Australia's cultural hot-spot, but is also famous for its major sport events and its culinary delights from all across the world. With its high rising city centre and far stretching suburbs, it is hard not to be dragged in by the life of the capital of Victoria—"the place to be"—but daytrips to the wild nature of the state are also extremely attractive. Facts Population 4.1 million Currency Australian Dollar (AUD) $1 = 100 cents Opening hours Most shops and businesses are open between 9am-5:30pm on weekdays and Saturdays. Sunday trading is also becoming more common with shops being open from 10am until 4pm. Newspapers Herald Sun, The Sunday Herald Sun, The Australian The Weekend Australian The Weekly Times The Age The Sunday Age Tourist information www.visitmelbourne.com Melbourne is the second-largest city in Australia and is known to be Australia's most cultured city—although some Sydney-siders would contest this. The city's main features are museums, galleries and theatres, large green areas and the Yarra River flowing across the urban centre. Melbourne has seen wave after wave of immigrants with Italians, Greeks, Chinese and Vietnamese all adding ingredients to the cultural and culinary mix. And there's the sports-mad, of course. Each year, Melbourne lays host to some of the world's major international sports events such as the Australian Open in tennis, and Formula 1 racing. The city developed during the height of the Victorian gold rush in the late 1800s, which is shown in the Victorian-era architecture in some neighbourhoods. However, developments over the years have also left their mark, recently with the new and modern Federation Square complex, and the Docklands re-development. But, probably, the most famous characteristic of Melbourne is the television series 'Neighbours' recorded here and broadcasted across the world for more than 20 years. If you fancy a trip out of the city, Melbourne is also a great base for 1-2 day tours to, for example, the Grampians National Park, the Great Ocean Road with the Twelve Apostles, local wineries, or to observe the masses of penguins on Phillip Island coming home from the day at sea. Enjoy your stay in what many claim is the hippest city in the southern hemisphere. It is not without reason that Melbourne is often dubbed the world's most livable city, because the vibrant metropolis has plenty of attractions to visit and landmarks to see. Here are some of the main attractions that will show you the parts of Melbourne that the city is so famous for: Federation Square This futuristic plaza is one of the most complex and ambitious construction projects ever undertaken in Australia, serving as Melbourne's civic centre with cafés, restaurants, an amphitheater and several museums such as the Ian Potter centre with Australian art. There's also a farmers market every Friday and a book market on Saturdays. Address: Federation Square Phone: +61 3 9655 1900 Web: www.federationsquare.com.au St Kilda One of the liveliest and most colourful areas of Melbourne right on the Hobson Bay. Acland and Fitzroy streets are the main roads with bars, restaurants and shops. The cake shops are just too tempting! In the late afternoon, take a stroll along St Kilda Beach to watch the sunset. Address: St Kilda Web: www.stkildamelbourne.com.au Subway: Tram to Fitzroy Street Royal Melbourne Zoo The zoo in Melbourne is one of the world's oldest zoos and famous for its large collection of native animals in a spacious bush setting. It is located only minutes north from the city centre and is a great place for the whole family. Address: Elliott Avenue, Parkville Phone: +61 3 9285 9300 Web: www.zoo.org.au/MelbourneZoo Melbourne Museum This innovative museum houses an Aboriginal centre, a rain forest, and a set for the world famous TV show 'Neighbours' and much more. For a couple of extra dollars, you also get the entrance to the next-door IMAX theatre. Address: 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Phone: +61 3 8341 7777 Web: www.museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum Royal Botanic Gardens Arguably one of most beautiful botanic gardens in the world and the perfect place for a relaxing and picturesque picnic. It displays more than 50,000 plants and one of Melbourne's most popular tourist attractions. Address: Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra Phone: +61 3 9252 2300 Web: www.rbg.vic.gov.au Melbourne Observation Deck Offers breathtaking 360-degree views of Melbourne with a café if you want to enjoy the sight for a while. It is the perfect place to relax after a long walk around town. Address: 525 Collins Street Phone: +61 3 9629 8222 Web: www.we-love-melbourne.net/Melbourne-observation-deck.html Old Melbourne Gaol The Old Melbourne Gaol was established in 1841 and remains a fabulous insight into Melbourne's historical past. The night tours are as spookily good, as they should be. Address: 377 Russell Street Phone: +61 3 9663 7228 Web: www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au Melbourne Aquarium Highlights include a 360-degree fish-bowl viewing area or, if you dare, try diving with the sharks! You will also find the largest collection of seahorses and seadragon species in the world. Address: Flinders Street Phone: +61 3 9923 5999 Web: www.melbourneaquarium.com.au More Info: Cnr King & Flinders Streets Immigration Museum This museum gives an excellent account of Melbourne's immigrants over the last 200 years, using audio and visual displays. Open daily 10am – 5pm. Address: 400 Flinders Street Phone: +61 3 9927 2700 Web: www.museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum Phillip Island This nature reserve offers plenty to entertain the visitors, but the highlight is the nightly parade of penguins returning ashore and heading to their sand dune homes at sunset after spending the day fishing. Expect anything from a couple of hundred to a couple of thousand penguins. Address: Phillip Island Phone: +61 3 5951 2800 Web: www.penguins.org.au More Info: Rent a car or contact the tourist office for special bus tours to Phillip Island. Brunswick Street One must visit bohemian style Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, which is well known for its many bars, cafés, restaurants and unique boutiques that come to life at any hour of the day. Address: Brunswick Street Winebus Winery Tours Enjoy a full day tour with Winebus and visit four wineries, including wine tasting. The knowledgeable tour guide will share interesting information and show you around. It also includes one course á la carte lunch at the Oakridge Winery restaurant. Address: Melbourne, Victoria Phone: +61 3 412 398 566 Web: www.winebus.com.au St. Paul's Cathedral St. Paul's Cathedral is located in Federation Square. This beautiful and historic building is set right next to modern buildings and is a good example where old meets new. The cathedral is built in neo-Gothic style and was consecrated in 1891. Address: Corner Flinders and Swanston Streets Phone: +61 3 9653 4333 Web: www.stpaulscathedral.org.au National Sports Museum Sport is very important in Melbourne and National Sports Museum displays wonderful collection of cricket, football, Olympic Games, soccer and many other sports. This is a great place for the whole family, the kids usually loves all the interactive games. Address: Brunton Avenue, Richmond Phone: +61 3 9657 8879 Web: www.nsm.org.au More Info: Melbourne Cricket Club Funfields Funfields is located 40 kilometres north of Melbourne and is an outdoor family fun park with rides to suit all ages. Here you can enjoy limitless rides all day on all attractions including toboggans, go karts, waterslides, pony express carousel, water playground and much, much more. Address: 2365 Plenty Road Phone: +61 3 9716 1078 Web: www.funfields.com.au The Great Ocean Road A trip along the Great Ocean Road offers magnificent views along the south coast of Australia. The Twelve Apostles, large rocks rising out of the sea, are especially popular. Go on a guided tour or rent a car to experience this amazing place. Address: The Great Ocean Road, Melbourne Queen Victoria Market The historic landmark Queen Victoria Market is also called 'Vic Market' or the 'Queen Vic'. At this bustling inner-city market you can shop for almost everything. The market is truly the heart of Melbourne and well worth a visit for both locals and tourists. Address: Corner of Victoria St and Elizabeth St, Melbourne Phone: +61 3 9320 5822 Web: www.qvm.com.au Crown Casino Melbourne is famous for its huge entertainment complex, Crown Casino at Southbank. Here you can enjoy a good dinner, gamble, dance your shoes off or do some shopping. Address: 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Melbourne Web: www.crownmelbourne.com.au Opening: Daily around the clock Dandenong Ranges East of Melbourne you can find the Dandenong Ranges. This area is full of towering forests and cute little villages. This is a great place for all nature lovers who wish to escape the bustling city life. Address: Dandenong Ranges National Park, Sassafras Sovereign Hill Sovereign Hill is claimed to be Australia's foremost outdoor museum. Here you can experience life during the Gold Rush, go on a gold mine tour and shop 1850s-style. Address: Bradshaw Street, Ballarat Phone: +61 3 5337 1100 Web: www.sovereignhill.com.au Mornington Peninsula Only an hour's drive from Melbourne is the Mornington Peninsula. This place is sure full of fun. Here you can visit wineries, some of the finest beaches, hot springs and swim with dolphins. Address: Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne Web: www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org Melbourne's ethnic diversity is reflected in its culinary world, and as gastronomic outings are a bit of a local obsession, there are a vast variety of restaurants to choose from. It's no surprise that Melbourne is dubbed the eating capital of Australia. Many of Melbourne's areas have a culinary character all of their own—from the Greek atmosphere of Lonsdale Street or Carlton's "Little Italy," to the wide choice of Chinatown around Little Bourke Street. Near the Yarra River, at the Southgate complex you can enjoy striking views of the city and spectacular waterfront while you dine. You'll find something for every palate and price range—from fine dining to fast noodles, from focaccia to fish of the day. It is said that to truly discover Melbourne is to embark on an adventure for the taste buds. The Isthmus of Kra Award winning Isthmus of Kra is renowned in Melbourne for serving creative and traditional Thai dishes in a beautifully tranquil setting. Address: 50 Park Street, South Melbourne Phone: +61 3 9690 3688 Web: www.isthmusofkra.com.au Red Orange Red Orange offers a mix of modern Australian and international cuisine located just opposite the famous Prahran Market. The Porterhouse steak is mouth-watering. Address: 194 Commercial Road, South Yarra Phone: +61 3 9510 3654 Web: www.redorange.melbourneaustralia.com.au Becco Becco is a lively restaurant and one of the centre's most popular Italian eateries. The speciality is seafood, and if you're a fish lover then try the 'whole fish of the day' special. There is also an adjoining bar. Address: 11-25 Crossley Street, City Phone: +61 3 9663 3000 Web: www.becco.com.au Robarta and the Nest This restaurant, bar and late night lounge embodies the atmosphere of St Kilda and is temptingly close to the pastry shops of Acland Street if you fancy a sweet dessert. Asian inspired. Address: 109-111 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda Phone: +61 3 9534 9041 Web: www.robarta.com.au Shark Fin Inn Located in Chinatown, this restaurant serves some of the finest authentic Cantonese food in Melbourne. It's a favourite for dim sum. Address: 50 Little Bourke Street, City Phone: +61 3 9662 2681 / +61 3 9662 2552 Web: www.sharkfin.com.au The Vegie Bar The Vegie Bar is a fun, hip place to grab a bite or sit down and enjoy a good meal—a great and healthy alternative to traditional fast food. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes inspired by the world over. Address: 378 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy Phone: +61 3 9417 6935 Web: www.vegiebar.com.au Ezard This sleek and fine restaurant serves Australian freestyle cuisine with a twist of Asia—it is a truly delicious gastronomic experience. For starter why not try Japanese inspired oyster shooter, for the main course Chinese style roast duck and dessert espresso chocolate marquise. Bon appétit! Address: 187 Flinders Lane, City Phone: +61 3 9639 6811 Web: www.ezard.com.au Baraki Upo Mezethes The restaurant offers a mouth-watering selection of distinctive Mediterranean mezethes to share. Don't miss out on the signature dish! And, as the menu suggests, "ask for lots of bread and feel free to make a mess." Address: 168 Lonsdale Street, City Phone: +61 3 9663 9971 Web: www.baraki.com.au Jimmy Watson's Wine Bar & Restaurant This third-generation Australian wine family offers a memorable dining experience. Aside from the delicious food, the restaurant also offers a good selection of wines. Address: 333 Lygon Street, Carlton Phone: +61 3 9347 3985 FOG Restaurant and Bar Trendy with black lacquer floors, columns and bar mirrors, and red twig chandeliers. Fog is an inventive mix of café-bar-restaurant. The first level is casual with wicked cocktails as an incentive and the second level offers European and Southwest American flavours. Try the Oak Smoked Duck breast. Address: 142 Greville St, Prahran Phone: +61 3 9521 3155 Web: www.fog.com.au French Brasserie The French Brasserie in the top end of town boasts an internationally renowned chef who produces modern French cuisine. This culinary delight is served in a chic environment with an inside and outside seating area. Address: 2 Malthouse Lane, Melbourne 3000 Phone: +61 3 9662 1632 Web: www.thefrenchbrasserie.com.au Colonial Tramcar Restaurant These beautiful tramcar restaurants on wheels offer a truly delightful and innovative approach to dining with a cosy atmosphere and friendly service. The food is prepared in the trams and a Maitre'd oversees the traditional silver and white linen service. Address: Normanby Road Phone: +61 3 9696 4000 Web: www.tramrestaurant.com.au More Info: Corner Clarendon Street & Normanby Rd Mezza Lebanese Grill A night out at Mezza is not just a nice dining experience, it's a complete Lebanese experience—good food, belly dancers and music. The Lebanese dishes served at Mezza vary from region to region, with different spices and flavorings adding each area's unique accent. Address: 62 Lygon St, Brunswick Phone: +61 3 9380 9766 Web: www.mezza.com.au Cerberus Beach House This lovely, small hidden gem in the heart of Black Rock serves fresh sea food and healthy classics in an open fronted restaurant. Friendly staff, amazing food and a stunning view over the bay, what more can one ask for? Address: Boat Shed 212, Half Moon Bay Phone: +61 3 9533 4028 Web: www.cerberusbeachhouse.com.au More Info: Off Beach Road China Bar Signature China Bar Signature is the largest buffet restaurant in Melbourne and offers the best of Asian cuisine. The food is prepared by some of the finest chefs from all over Asia, including China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Here you can enjoy dishes like sushi, sashimi, fresh oysters, Peking duck, yum cha, noodle and traditional Asian soups. Address: 222 Exhibition Street Phone: +61 3 9988 7778 Web: www.chinabarsignature.com More Info: Chinatown Airport Melbourne Tullamarine airport is located 25km north of the city.+61 3 9297 1600www.melbourne-airport.com.auA shuttle bus – Skybus - offers service from the airport to Melbourne city and operates 24/7 from every 10 minutes daily. Tickets are 1/3rd price of a taxi. Skybus can also pick up and drop off at most hotels in the city from 7am-6:30pm.+61 3 9335 2811www.skybus.com.auAirport Taxis are available from the ground floor level outside all terminals. Public Transport Trains cover the city centre and suburban areas with Flinders Street Station as the main hub and run from 5am-midnight. Trams cover the city and inner suburbs and run every 6-8 minutes, but less frequently on late nights and weekends. Buses cover the whole city and suburbia. A Metcard can be used on all services and can be bought in stations, in shops carrying the Met flag or online. www.metcard.com.au There is a free City Tourist Shuttle and a free City Circle Tram both stopping at key tourist attractions and destinations in and around the city and runs daily from 10am-4pm every 15 minutes.www.melbourne.vic.gov.auFor those who enjoy a more environmental friendly way of seeing the city can jump on one of Melbourne's CityBikes, which carries two passengers. A one-hour sightseeing tour costs about A$55 per vehicle. www.citybike.com.au You can also use the Yarra River as a means of transportation, where boat cruises, water taxis and even gondolas will take you on board.www.yarrariver.info Taxi It's usually easy to find a cab in Melbourne. There is a surcharge for late night rides, telephone bookings and for using the boot. Here are three of the main taxi companies:Yellow Cabs13 22 27Arrow Taxi Services13 22 11City & Suburban Taxis13 11 19 Electricity 220 to 240 Volt. Three pin plugs. Telephone Country code: +61Area code: 03 Travel to Melbourne Book your flights to Melbourne with Etihad Airways and prepare for an Antipodean adventure like no other. Melbourne has a host of fantastic attractions and world-famous landmarks. As a coastal city, there are plenty of arts centres, entertainment venues and tours as well as relaxed experiences making Melbourne a popular destination and a must-see city. Top 5 things to do in Melbourne The Royal Botanic Gardens are a relaxing and scenic area to enjoy the Melbourne sunshine; with a lake, old cottages and summer activities, it is easy to spend hours lost in this beautiful and enthralling environment The Outer Circle Rail Trail makes use of a disused rail system to form a trek several kilometres long which is flat and easily accessible; you don't have to walk it all but it gives you the feeling that you are in a secluded area, despite its location in a busy city Visit Cook's Cottage which was Captain Cook's former home in England, built in 1755. The structure was dismantled brick by brick and brought to Melbourne to be reassembled Shop for some souvenirs to take home in the bohemian Brunswick Street area which is a delight of arts and crafts, with independent shops and boutiques offering a range of goods you won't find elsewhere Marvel at numerous artworks at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne which includes both modern and Aboriginal art Shopping in Melbourne With bustling shopping centres, sophisticated arcades and fashion-forward boutiques, Melbourne is Australia's best shopping destination. If you are after high fashion, independent local designers, jewellery, art, or all of the above, the best place to begin your spree is Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. Gertrude Street is only a short distance from the town centre and has a great selection of quaint cafes, boutiques and popular high-street and luxury brands. 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Nightlife in Melbourne If you are planning your next holiday in Melbourne, you will find a galaxy of trendy nightspots. Since Melbourne boasts the highest concentration of live music venues in Australia, there is ample opportunity to discover the vibrancy of its nightlife. Melbourne also boasts Australia's largest concentration of music venues, where local and international bands host live performances. You may also want to visit the Crown Entertainment Complex, which houses Australia's largest cinemas, restaurants and designer stores. Plan your Melbourne holiday Flight deals to Melbourne are plentiful with Etihad's offers. Flying outside of the summer (December to February) can be more economical when there are fewer tourists. However, if you are after a beach holiday in Melbourne, summer is the best time to visit. Autumn time is still pleasant and warm too. 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I was in the kitchen frying eggs or something, but then the paper towel roll that is next to the stove caught on fire, then the fire spread to the wall and on up to the spice cabinet. Whenever I managed to put it out, it would start right back up again! - Rob 44, Las Vegas, NV
Lauri: Whatcha got cookin in real life lately? What are you planning or preparing for? The fire suggests that the heat is really on! You are under some major pressure to get something done. It also seems that every time you think you have it under control and you start to relax, the pressure starts right back up. The eggs lead me to believe this may be about children. If not, then an idea has recently been hatched and you cant seem to make it happen quickly enough. The fire is letting you know that you are letting the pressure get to you too much.
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(RNN) - A moose walks into the Dean Dome. Roy Williams asks, "Why the long face?"
Worst bad joke rip-off of all time? Probably. But that scenario became a lot more plausible Wednesday when the weather got so bad they had to cancel the Duke-UNC game in Chapel Hill.
At least it gave the students a canvas to [EXPLICIT] express themselves. We miss college.
Think about that, though - it was so bad they had to postpone a sport played indoors. A matchup between two schools 11 miles apart. Because snow. Stupid, stupid snow.
Lucky for the PPPollsters, the Devils and Heels would-be opening act was an absolute gem. Syracuse-Pitt was like a pickup game with the '92 NCAA champs: It's thrilling, it's exhausting but we never want it to end. And it feels a little like someone stomped on our stomach.
(Yes, we made fun of Laettner a couple of weeks ago, too. It never gets old.)
Player Power Poll: Feb. 6 - 13
13 points, five assists, one 3-pointer Wednesday at No. 25 Pitt (W 58-56)
Tyler and his perfectly groomed chin beard showed again why they're cooler than a beat poet's … umm … chin beard … by dropping in a 35-footer at the buzzer down 1 to 'Cuse's biggest rival in its own building.
The unbelievable part of the way it went down was how believable that outcome was beforehand. He's won the team so many games late (including the first with Pitt), there was no reason to think he wouldn't do it again. Tyler only played an average game for the first 39 minutes, but in that last one he gave his team its first lead since the score was 8-6 and hit the game-winner.
And even in that moment, even in that environment, the freshman (freshman!!) was steady. He took the inbounds pass with 4.4 seconds, dribbled up the court, found an open spot to shoot and fired away.
14 points, four rebounds Wednesday at No. 25 Pitt (W 58-56)
Remember how we said Ennis had an average game until the last minute? Well, until about five minutes left, C.J. was having a horrible game: Six points on 3-for-11 shooting.
When the game looked like it was slipping away, he came through. He got an old-fashioned three, knocked down a 3-ball from the corner, stopped on a dime to lose his defender and hit a jumper to make it a 1-point game with less than a minute left.
Most teams are lucky to have one guy who can come through in the clutch. This team has three (we're adding Trevor Cooney, too). Pretty sure Coach Boeheim has never smiled this much in a season.
34 points, 10 rebounds Tuesday vs. Wake Forest (W 82-67)
There were more career highs this week than an incense convention in Colorado.
The ACC's leading scorer put up a personal-best 34 points in a blowout, but his outing Saturday was equally good when he had 19 in the second half of a 1-point win at Miami. T.J. and the 'Pack improved to 6-5 in conference and are back into NCAA tourney consideration.
In related news, "T.J. and the 'Pack" is our new second favorite "and the." It recently leapt "Bennie and the Jets" and is a close runner-up to "B.J. and the Bear."
29 points, 16 rebounds, three blocks Saturday at Boston College (W 89-68)
Parker only may be in Durham for the one year, so he decided to not waste time and get his best marks in points and rebounds in the same game. It's all about efficiency, people.
32 points, seven 3-pointers, four rebounds Saturday vs. Florida State (W 83-71)
The Terps may not be willing to settle for irrelevance in their ultimate ACC season. The point guard's big night kept the Seminoles on their collision course with Earth, and Maryland followed that with a respectable outing at No. 17 Virginia. Don't be shocked if they make a run to the tournament bubble.
30 points, 14 rebounds, five blocks, four 3-pointers Tuesday at Notre Dame (L 68-64 2OT)
The 6'6" Swiss army knife (leads team in points, rebounds, steals, blocks, free throws made and 3-pointers made) got career highs in points and rebounds against the Irish.
He did everything he could in the last two games (0-2) but got no help - against ND and 'Cuse, K.J. scored 49 points on 51 percent, 19-for-37, shooting, and he added 24 rebounds. Everyone on Clemson not named K.J. McDaniels? They combined for 59 points on 26 percent, 19-for-74, shooting.
Four points, three rebounds, two blocks Monday vs. Maryland (W 61-53)
Sometimes it's not what; it's when. Picture this: Less than 11 minutes to go, Virginia is up by three. Maryland is on a fast break and goes for a layup on an open basket. And then Anderson swoops in from out of nowhere and blocks it.
And then he grabs the ball before it goes out of bounds. And then he gets the ball up the court, which leads to a 3-pointer by Joe Harris. And then there's a commercial break.
(Hey, this new Applebee's menu looks pretty good.)
And then the timeout's over. And then a Maryland missed shot. And then Anderson gets it and drives to the basket. And then the defense collapses on him. And then in one fluid motion he makes a beautiful pass to Darion Atkins under the goal. And then Atkins dunks it. And then the Cavaliers are up by seven and never look back.
No and then, Maryland. No and then.
11 points, four rebounds, two 3-pointers Tuesday vs. Clemson (W 68-64 2OT)
Vasturia was missing his shots badly going into the second OT against the Tigers, but he hit two from behind the arc when his team needed them most and swung the game Notre Dame's way.
15 points, 5-for-6 shooting, six rebounds, two blocks Monday at Florida State (W 77-73)
Miami's defense has been fantastic, but the team has been losing because it couldn't score. At least on this night, the big man added some interior scoring to a balanced attack that was the difference in the game.
18 points, eight rebounds, four steals Saturday at Notre Dame (W 73-62)
The ups and downs of JMM's UNC career have been well documented, but he is playing with a lot of intensity lately. He averaged 17 points and 8.2 rebounds per game during the team's five-game winning streak.
It turns out the only thing that could put the Heels on ice was actual ice. But they can take solace in knowing the game has been rescheduled for Feb. 20, two days before Duke has to host the No. 1-ranked Syracuse Orange.
And knowing they messed with Duke will keep the Carolina faithful warm on even the coldest, dreariest nights. Sweet dreams, folks.
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"I love action games, and bring in archery and swordplay, that's great for me," said Miyamoto, adding that it could require the sensitivity-boosting Wii MotionPlus add-on, "But some people love [Zelda] as an RPG, and like the simpler controls, so that's something I really have to think about."
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A reflection of its heritage, designed for the present, a future piece of automotive history. By its very nature, every Camaro special edition is a consecration of a moment in the Camaro story, whether it's the 1967 Indy Pace Car Replica or the 2012 45th Anniversary Edition. This is not an equal-opportunity vehicle. It's a machine bought out of love, devotion, passion and the pinnacle of enthusiasm for an automotive brand.
The first Camaro special edition was born on the track. But it's become much more. Each model highlights different aspects of what it means to be a Camaro. The Neiman Marcus edition is pure luxury and design. Synergy Series is sporty and aggressive. And the Indy Pace Car Replica? That's a grand tradition that continues to this day.
Fueling off of the success of the first two years, the third year in the Synergy Series promises to be the best yet. The 2012 Synergy will once again be available as a coupe or convertible for both the 2LT or 2SS trim levels. In addition to last year's colors of Summit White, Black and Victory Red, we will also be offering Ashen Gray.
Standard features include Chevrolet Accessories Body-Color Ground Effects Package, the Heritage Grille, and HID headlamps with halo-rings that are part of the RS package. Other features include illuminated footwheels and a Gray interior with Red stitching on the leather-appointed seats, steering wheel, door panels, console lid, shifter boot, shift knob and head restraint. The manual transmission also comes with the Hurst Short Throw Shifter. The Synergy comes standard with 20-inch flangeless painted aluminum wheels with a Bright Silver-painted finish or the optional 21-inch wheels with Blade inserts and Red flange stripe.
Just as the "Transformers" movies have become a blockbuster series, the Camaro Transformers editions are now an iconic series in their own right. In conjunction with the summer 2011 release of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," Chevrolet announced the 2012 Transformers Special Edition. Offered on the top two trim levels — 2LT and 2SS — the 2012 Transformers edition only improves upon the already immensely popular 2010 model.
The 2012 Transformers look starts with a stripe design consistent with the actual "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" Bumblebee model: Rally Yellow exterior paint with exclusive Carbon-Fiber-like Weave rally stripes that travel on each side of the hood bulge, roof, decklid and spoiler. In addition, this model also includes side gill decal stripes, a look borrowed from the iconic 2011 Camaro Convertible Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica.
2012 marks both the 100th anniversary of the Chevrolet brand and the 45th anniversary of Camaro. The 45th Anniversary Special Edition, offered on the two top trim levels — 2LT and 2SS — and for both coupe and convertible styles, commemorates Camaro's lineage and its 21st Century revival.
The exterior signature of the 45th Anniversary Special Edition is its unique hood and decklid stripes in red and gray that contrast with the Carbon Flash Metallic paint, as well as badges located beneath the front fender emblems. Deep silver foglamp and taillamp bezels and 20-inch wheels(4) add to this edition�s powerful, high-end look. And the commemorative spirit continues in the interior with the 45th Anniversary logo on the Jet Black, leather-appointed seats, steering wheel and sill plates, and red, white and blue stitching on the seats, steering wheel, shift knob.
The 2012 Honor and Valor model is a Camaro SS with unique design elements that pay tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces, including a limited edition Honor Badge. Other features include dealer-installed Upper Grille Insert, side stripes, premium floor mats, painted ground effects, and SiriusXM Radio® with one-year trial(3).
The Camaro Honor and Valor model is available only to buyers actively serving in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard. Less than 100 of these vehicles are being produced, in Victory Red, Summit White and Black exterior color choices.
The seventh time Camaro has paced the Indy 500®. The only one to pace the 100th anniversary of "the greatest spectacle in racing." The 2011 Camaro Convertible Indianapolis 500® Pace Car Replica captures a moment in the history of Camaro — and the history of automotive racing itself.
Each of the 500 2011 Indy 500® Pace Car Replica models includes all of the standard features of the 2SS Camaro with the RS Appearance Package, plus 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, white grille, unique Indianapolis 500® decal and badging, Inferno Orange engine cover and interior with white appliqu�s and orange stripes on the instrument panel. The headrests are embossed with the Indy 500® logo.
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For the 2010 holiday season, Chevrolet partnered with retailer Neiman Marcus to create a special edition sports car for the most discerning driver. Fully loaded for the ultimate in luxury, design and performance, the 2011 Neiman Marcus Edition Camaro Convertible was limited to a production run of under 100 vehicles, and featured in the exclusive Neiman Marcus Christmas Book.
The 2SS convertible Neiman Marcus edition showcases a host of exclusive features, including tri-coat exterior paint in Deep Bordeaux with ghosted stripes and 21-inch polished aluminum wheels(4) wrapped in Pirelli PZero™ ultra-high-performance tires. The richly appointed interior in Amber leather has Brilliant Red accents on the center console, steering wheel and shift knob. Powerful design elements like the LED halo-ring headlamps give the Neiman Marcus edition a commanding presence.
At the SEMA show in November 2010, Chevrolet announced that, based on the success of the 2010 Synergy special edition, Synergy Series would become an annual special edition Camaro. While the 2010 was a single offering, with a Synergy Green exterior and 1LT trim level, the 2011 Camaro Synergy Special Edition presents a lot more choices: three exterior colors — Summit White, Black and Victory Red — and either coupe or convertible 2LT or 2SS trim levels with the RS Exterior Appearance Package.
Less than 400 of the 2011 Synergy were produced. Standard features include the Chevrolet Accessories Ground Effects Package, Silver Hood and Decklid Heritage Decal Package, with the addition of red Brembo® brake calipers on 2SS models. Twenty-inch flangeless painted aluminum wheels are standard, with the option of dealer-installed 21-inch wheels(4) with silver Blade inserts and red flange stripe.
After hours is your time. It's time to loosen that tie, to let your hair down, and take off the nine-to-five you. Camaro gets that—and now style is getting an attitude adjustment with the new Camaro Dusk Edition. The striking Blue Ray Metallic exterior and Blue convertible top color paired with 21-inch Sterling Silver wheels will turn heads wherever you drive. And style doesn't stop at the outside, with All-new Mojave leather appointments with contrasted yellow stitching. Blue Ray Metallic door inserts, premium floor mats, a new Ground Effects Package, and Ice Blue ambient lighting keep you riding in refined comfort.
But don't let the sophisticated look fool you—Dusk is still about performance. With Pirelli PZero(1) P245/40ZR21 front and 275/35ZR21 rear tires(2), and the performance benefit of the short-throw ability of the Hurst® shifter included on manual SS models, this special edition comes ready to go as hard as you do.
Camaro Dusk is available on 2LT and 2SS Camaro Coupe or Convertible models. The RS Package, with its signature HID headlamps with halo rings, is included.
Camaro is ushering in a new season with a sleek array of options to surpass the standard with the 2014 Spring Special Edition – available in 2LT and 2SS Coupe or Convertible models.
The aggressive stance of the iconic performance car is sharpened by the Summit White exterior and new Blue Ray stripe paired with 21-inch Dusk wheels.1 Other exterior elements include the front grille in gloss black, gill decals, hood insert in blue (SS only), blue convertible top, blue sharkfin antenna (Convertible only) and ZL1 rear spoiler (Coupe and Convertible). To match the sharp exterior styling, the interior features blue accents and premium accessory floor mats.
Further amplify the look and feel of your Camaro with the RS package, which includes HID headlamps and LED taillamps. Other available options include a sunroof, dual-mode exhaust and navigation radio.2 The 2014 Camaro Spring Special Edition will be available to order starting November 2013.
It may resemble the toys you grew up playing with, but we assure you, this is anything but. Available on either the Camaro 2LT or 2SS model, this full-scale collectible packs a punch that would easily clear any gap of orange plastic racetrack you could lay in its path.
Paying homage to one of the original sixteen 1:64-scale toy cars issued, this special edition Camaro is the first-ever full-size production Hot Wheels® car offered for sale by any manufacturer. It's a dream come true for millions of Hot Wheels fans of all ages.
Enthusiasts will immediately recognize the vibrant Kinetic Blue Metallic exterior paint scheme along with the 21" red-striped wheels, tone-on-tone fender "flame" graphics, black leather-trimmed interior with red seat stitching, black grille surround with red pinstripe, black racing stripe, and Hot Wheels logos on the front fenders, decklid and front seats.
But just like the iconic collectible toy cars, only a limited number of this special edition Camaro will be produced in the first half of 2013 — so when they're gone, they're gone.
The XM® Accessory Appearance Package was introduced at 2010 SEMA, displaying both concept and production design cues. The production version of the package was introduced in 2011. The package was designed to offer new accessory and appearance options on the affordable Camaro 1LT model, with a popular price point around $30,000(1).
The XM® package includes SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with one-year trial(3). Its dramatic design includes several Chevrolet Accessories features: a unique grille, 21" polished wheels(4), silver bodyside graphics, and premium floor mats with "CAMARO" badging.
When the first "Transformers" movie was setting box office records in 2007, fans were asking how they could purchase the Bumblebee Camaro. The yellow Camaro with black stripes had become iconic. So, in 2010, Chevrolet revealed much-anticipated Camaro Transformers Special Edition. The car was available as a Rally Yellow LT or SS model, with the RS Appearance Package as an added option.
The Camaro Transformers Special Edition includes Autobot® shields on the front fenders, wheel center caps, and embroidered on the interior center console lid. The "Transformers" logo appears on the driver and passenger door sill plates, and is shown on the hood rally stripes in a tone-on-tone fashion.
In 1967, Camaro paced its first Indianapolis 500® Mile Race and the story of the Camaro special edition was born with the release of the first Chevrolet Camaro Indianapolis 500® Pace Car Limited Edition. The 2010 Indy 500® Pace Car was the fifth time Chevrolet has offered a Camaro pace car replica. The others were in 1969, 1982 and 1993.
Limited to a production run of 250 vehicles, the 2010 replica includes all the features on a top-of-the-line, regular production Camaro SS, including a 400-hp 6.2L V8 engine, but adds additional features unique to the actual pace car. Unmistakable pace car additions include the 2010 Indianapolis 500® event logo decal on both doors and embroidered on the driver and passenger headrests, and event logo badges on the front fender.
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Bold exterior colors are an important part of the Camaro story. Historic colors like Hugger Orange, Daytona Yellow and Rally Green are memorable — and highly sought after.
The Synergy Green exterior color was first previewed at SEMA 2009. The 2010 Camaro Synergy Special Edition production model is accented by Cyber Gray Rally Stripes running the length of the hood and rear deck, and the color scheme is mirrored on the interior, with Synergy Green instrument panel, door inserts and stitching. Exterior features include a standard rear spoiler and 19-inch painted wheels wrapped with P245/50R19 tires.


text: I don't understand the desire to tear other believers in Christ down. On my Facebook page yesterday there was a post from a ministry whose message is specifically against members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I know that my beliefs differ somewhat from other Christian beliefs but I do believe that Jesus Christ is my Savior and the only means that I can be redeemed. Shouldn't that be our focus so we can find nonbelievers in Christ and try to bring them to Christ, instead of tearing other believers down? I just don't understand that mentality I guess. I find it so discouraging.


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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -- "His gift to this world is just irreplaceable," said Max Reichstein.
His life and words touched so many. Monday, hundreds said goodbye to Jeffrey Zaslow. The 53-year-old author, husband and father was killed in a car accident near Elmira on Friday morning.
Reichstein knew Zaslow only for his many columns and books. He said losing him is like losing a best friend.
"He was just a brilliant, brilliant author. He was one of the nicest guys in the whole world," Reichstein told us.
That sentiment was echoed throughout the private service. It showcased his many different relationships as a father, husband, son, brother, college roommate and author.
Captain Sully Sullenberger spoke of his admiration for Zaslow, who co-authored the captain's memoirs after he heroically landed a jetliner in the Hudson River.
Zaslow's life was all about making meaningful connections to the people around us. He's remembered as a man who showed the world how to live with passion and love, and there was no one he loved more than his daughters Jordan, Alex and Eden and his wife of more than 24 years -- FOX 2's Sherry Margolis.
He left behind a remarkable legacy and his work and life will continue to inspire us all for many years to come.
"My job as a father is not to tell my daughters what dress to wear, not to tell them what to do. My job is to tell my girls that I love them and Sherry that I love her too, obviously," Zaslow told FOX 2's Lee Thomas in January. "We've got to hug our kids, and we've got to make the most of each moment because you never know."
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The Detroit City Council takes a stand against the Financial Review Board but it might not matter.Today, members voted down union cuts recommended by the state's financial review team. The cuts would slash all city union workers' pay further and change work rules - all to save the city $100 million dollars. The vote was close with 5 members voting against the cuts and four in favor of it. Council President Charles Pugh was the deciding fifth vote against it.He tells Fox 2 he supports the consent agreement but not the steps the board recommends. Councilman James Tate voted in favor of the package which would cut wages by 10%. He says he realized the city is in a very stressful financial situation.The council vote doesn't matter much, as the board can still proceed with their plans with or without council's approval.Click on the video player to watch Roop Raj's report.
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The epic finale.
Or is it?
Well, obviously, it's only the first half, but Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part One seems to follow its predecessor, The Half Blood Prince's purpose and serve mainly as an appetizer for the next film – in this case, The Deathly Hallows: Part Two – coming to cinemas July 14, 2011.
Those behind The Twilight Saga recently announced that they too were releasing the series' final film into two parts, but when those in the Harry Potter camp did so, it was very much a new thing. In reaction, the cynic in me tended to agree with the majority of worldwide critics and call it what seemed most obvious – a cash grab to the extreme. And in fairness, if you knew you could make double on releasing a product in two halves, what would you do? And it's not like we're talking a small amount of dough either – we're talking the difference of a billion dollars. The average Harry Potter makes $900 million (and they sit 8th, 19th, 28th, 16th, 10th and 11th, respectively, on the highest grossing films of all time list) with the last two entrants in the series going well north of that figure.
So, great for Warner Bros. (not that they need it!) but where does that leave us movie fans? Well, on the upside, the expanding of the film into two parts gives the writer, Steve Kloves (who has written the screenplay for all of the films, except Order Of The Phoenix) a lot more room to squeeze in as much as possible from the book. And, without having read it, I'd like to think he succeeded. There is a lot of information, sub-plots and minor characters that would likely have got the cut had there only have been one film. Now, while that seems very much like a 'pro' (and it is for a while) it also manages to be a major 'con' when critiquing the movie. Somewhere in the first ten minutes (you'll know where when you watch it) I was thinking "this is gonna be the 'action man's Harry Potter', four stars already!". But once the first half hour or so passes, The Deathly Hallows: Part One seems to get stuck in second gear, with only the occasional (or should I say, rare) burst of energy. Instead we get within reach of boredom while we watch extended scenes that would've been drastically, and in most cases necessarily, cut shorter had it only been one movie. So I guess you could call this the 'fans of the books' Harry Potter flick'. Too many times have I, and I'm sure you too, had to listen to them whine about "this wasn't like it is in the book" or "that was left out". Heads up guys – this isn't the only source material to suffer in its move to the big screen. But, as I was getting to…pick any other Harry Potter movie – that's your example of a book having to be edited in order to make a reasonably lengthed film. The Deathly Hallows: Part One (and therefore Part Two) is your example of including as much of the book as possible. And maybe that's where I've gone wrong, by not reading the books, but, I'd like to think I'm reviewing the movie fairly and according to how all films should – by only what's seen between the opening credits and the end. It's just that after sitting through the movie, you imagine yourself asking the writer "really, you couldn't have shortened that" or "you couldn't have left this out altogether"?
But, to be fair to something that sounds like I absolutely loathed – I did like it, I just didn't love it like I hoped I would. For one, the action, however brief it is, is awesome; the tone is as it should be – dark; music is great – even more effective when it's not there during tense moments, giving the movie a real chilling feeling; even the acting I wouldn't complain too much about. I for one have not boarded the "Daniel Radcliffe is a horrible actor" bandwagon. I've never been too bothered at all by his performances in the Potter films and it shocks me that more is said about his talents, along with those of his young cast mates, than that of the crew over at Twilight. Am I really the only one who thinks that the actors can't stand each other so much that those feelings translate to the big screen? 'Cause they sure as hell have no chemistry in any of the three movies I've seen. (And no, that will not be the first pointless stab at Twilight in this review).
Seeing the uber-ensemble cast all back again is another great plus. The series has pretty much seen the who's who of British acting talent slot in amongst the cast somewhere and for all to keep coming back, regardless of how short their roles might be (especially in DH: Part One) is a credit to their commitment to the movies, I don't care how much they're getting paid. A massive shout out to my favorites: Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort) and Alan Rickman (Prof. Snape).
In the end I guess The Deathly Hallows: Part One does what it's supposed to and gets you psyched up for the next one, but after feeling that was all The Half-Blood Prince did, I walked away a little disappointed. And while, yes, I know that it's technically only half the story, I wanted more than just a great start and a fantastic cliffhanger of an ending.
Still, it could be worse, you could be watching Twilight: New Moon again– now that was slow! (BOOM! there's the second one)
Three stars.
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In case you haven't heard, the Obamas are planting a vegetable garden in the White House lawn. What could be a better symbol of our times?
I can't help but notice that arugula will be grown in this garden. Do you remember one slur for Obama during the primary campaign was that he is an "arugula eater"? I guess this charge was true!
Here is another premium template mock-up.
The designer says, "This template is a little less literal for Small Farm Central users, in terms of its depiction of their actual farms. What it does do though, is invoke a certain historical / cultural feel that I think will really appeal to users of the farm sites."
I would be interested to hear if you have any thoughts; leave them in comments.
Update #2 Yugma is not the platform for us, since it is not possible to share voice through the Internet -- they wanted us to call through a regular phone line to voice chat. Strange. I'll look around for another software package and we'll try again next week. Send a message if you would like updates about future web conferences.
Updated, Wednesday 3/18 12:30pm EST: Click the following link to access the conference after you have downloaded the software: https://www.yugma.com/app/loading.php?user=&role=0&collsession=307729831
After last week's post, I heard back from a number of people that thought a weekly open forum for farm web topics would be a useful.
So, let's do the first one this week.
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If you are waiting for Obama's rural broadband stimulus, you may want to sit these meetings out for now. I think it will require a higher speed connection. We can explore the possibility of "calling in" via a normal phone next week.
We will be using Yugma, which requires a download. Visit https://www.yugma.com/download/allproducts-jvm.php and choose the product that suits your operating system. This was about a 34 MB download, so it does take some time to download and install. You may want to do this ahead of time.
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If you are interested in this web meeting, please email me a quick note with your interest and email address. I will send you an invite about half an hour before the meeting starts with an invite link and we'll go from there.
Bring questions, your ideas, and a critical eye for other farm websites and marketing plans. Let's see how this develops!
Hearing some of the great questions during the Web Session that I helped give at the Organicology conference gave me the idea of setting up a weekly web meeting/conference on web marketing issues for farmers.
There is a lot of interest in how the web can be used for farm marketing and communication between farms, but there are so many tools and the web is a confusing place.
There is low-cost software that we can use to stream video and voice to many participants right through your friendly web browser. We can talk about anything you like at the intersection of the web and farms:
Talk among yourselves, ask me questions, or we'll look at your website and give you suggestions. This should not necessarily focus on Small Farm Central (there a lot of tools out there) nor does it have to be directed by me. I would just like to provide a forum for discussion where web marketing concerns agriculture.
So I am thinking about scheduling an hour a week to talk on a regular basis - stop by once to chat about a specific issue or put it on your weekly calendar. No cost, just communication.
Is this something you would be interested in? Please leave your thoughts in comments. Hopefully there is enough interest to make it worth starting up something like this!
I posted a blog entry a few weeks ago about our new premium templates. The first one is ready for your consumption -- take a look at the sample site and check it out.
The design team really look it up a notch -- you'll definitely be proud to show off your farm with this new template. We plan to have a new template out every 4-6 weeks throughout the Spring and early Summer until we have 6-8 premium templates.
Contact us for information on how to get started with this premium template.
Most farmers I talk to are already convinced that the web is an important part of their marketing. This is part self-selection (staunch Luddite farmers will just ignore me) and part osmosis from hearing about the importantance of the web at farming conferences and from other farmers.
I can think of three reasons why the web is important to farmers as a marketing tool. Perhaps you can think of others? Leave them in comments.
Though the web is a perfect medium for marketing a farm, it is not in any way automatic. A good website takes time and energy and the results will not be paid back in a few weeks or months -- it will likely take years of consistent effort to build a good readership on a farm website. In this way, it is no different than building soil, refining herd genetics, or reducing weed load. It may take only a few seconds to send an email, but don't let that fool you: web marketing is as slow as anything else you do for your farm or your business.
Good luck with your farm website this Spring. We are seeing lots of new sign-ups and farmers with existing sites are excited about energizing their web presence.
Can you think of any other reasons to add to three above? Leave them in comments.
Our design team has been busy working on new templates for Small Farm Central. These templates will be designated as "premium" meaning they will have more distinctive designs and will be limited in distribution, so only a set number of farms can claim each template.
Here is a mockup of the first template:
Each premium template will still have the customization options to make it look like your own. Don't think only goat farms can use this template!
We hope to have the first premium template out by the middle of March and then a new template every 4-6 weeks throughout the summer.
That's a lot of new looks for your farm website!
What do you think of this first premium template?
On my way back to Pittsburgh from Chattanooga, I stopped in on a Small Farm Central farm, Broadened Horizons Organic Farm, in Rockwood, Tennessee. I have gotten to know Leaf and Cielo quite well since they started a website with us.
Leaf and Cielo run this small farm with the ideal of teaching their rural corner of Tennessee how to live more sustainably from rain-water collection to solar cooking to less obvious steps, such as using a gas range instead of electric for cooking. Over the last five years the farm has blossomed into a community resource of not just eggs, honey, and summer veggies, but also of learning. The workshops Leaf puts on are becoming increasingly popular.
With the state of the macro-economy, Leaf expects an markedly increased attendance to his organic gardening workshops this Spring. The goal of this farm is not to produce all the food for the community, but to help the community produce for itself. I know this is a tough row to hoe and it is not an ideal that many more production-oriented farms have, but it is a very worthy goal.
Leaf keeps a meticulous website that records monthly rainwater totals, an extensive weekly blog, and much more. Cielo is the farm photographer and keeps the photo gallery well stocked. She also creates beautiful farm-inspired postcards and has them for order at the website. They credit their work on the website to their on-going "mind-share" growth in their local community. I think it has given them a voice, a way to talk about their farm, and a confidence in their mission at that same time as they have reached out to their customers.
Leaf writes, "The website has been a successful outreach tool beyond what I had imagined it could do. A lot of the ideas we are presenting to the community are fresh, bold and innovative. Living in a rural area where people are socially reserved, the website gives people an opportunity to initially check us out from a safe and discreet distance. We have been pleasantly surprised and quite gratified by the numbers of people viewing our website content and then spreading the word by posting links to our site."
This is a great farm website and a perfect example of how these techniques work in the long term rather than the short term. Their website has been up and consistently updated for almost two years and now they are really starting to see the long-term impacts of increased readership and awareness. This is not something that happened magically or overnight for Leaf and Cielo.
I enjoy watching their farm vision grow and I think they have enjoyed watching Small Farm Central grow along with them.
Photos in farm blogs and websites are very important in making that visual connection to your customers. Your visitors skim text that finely worded web-prose you wrote; photos help break text up into more manageable and memorable chunks. This is a concept that most farmers I work with understand already.
The next step is taking engaging photos. I think a big part of the trick is simply having a camera around during photo worthy moments. I have suggested some strategies in the past such as:
All of these are still valid, but one farmer I was talking to a few weeks ago suggested using the cell phone as the camera of choice for farm photography. City folk think farmers are behind-the-times as far as technology is concerned, but most farmers I know are constantly on their cell phones even if it is to "holler" down to the other end of the field.
So, if you have a cell-phone in the field, you probably also have a camera. The photos that all semi-modern cell phones take are suitable quality for the web. The barrier here may be getting the photo from your cell phone to your computer, but I am sure a quick look at help files or a Google search will help you with that problem.
So, now that you have a camera with you everywhere you go, what kind of photos will you take and what story will those photos tell on your farm website?
But don't get too tied to your cell phone or you might end up like this poor soul:
When I was helping run a farm, I had a half-serious remark about finding new employees: "Two hands? You're hired."
That may be true at the height of harvest, but I am sure we would rather find people that have skills beyond physical dexterity. Other qualities, like genuine interest in farming and critical thinking skills go a long way toward making a more fun and productive farm.
So why not use the Internet to attract the most qualified and hard-working employees? The more resumes and interest you can generate will create a wider pool of people to choose from. Then you should be able to find the perfect fit for the position and the farm.
I would add "prospective employees" to the types of people you are trying to "market" to on your website. There is competition for the best farm workers, so you should put your best foot forward. Great photos and engaging content will not only bring new customers, but will also impress the best applicants.
Creating a specific page on your site to market your farm to potential employees is a first step. I like this one from Village Acres Farm because it is descriptive but also uses photos to great effect.
Now, how do employees find this page? There are several listing services for these types of employees. These are mainly for "internship" track type of workers who are coming to work and learn from anywhere in the country.
You will create a profile on these sites with your farm information and a description of the type of person you need. When you are asked for a link to your website, make sure you link directly to your employment page on your site instead of the front page. This will make sure the prospective employee gets the information right away instead of having to wade through the rest of your site first.
Another upside to creating these profiles is that it is another link to your website which helps out with Search Engine Optimization.


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Harmonix Admits Early Rock Band Guitars FlawedConfirming what many gamers had already discovered and what was supposedly being addressed in a day-one patch for the game, Harmonix has admitted on the Rock Band forums that some of the bundled Rock Band (PS2, PS3, X360) guitars have faulty strum bars.
"As sometimes happens when new products first go into manufacturing, we discovered an imperfection with the strum bar in an early production run of guitars that were shipped at launch," a Harmonix employee wrote. "We've since identified and fixed the issue in all subsequent production runs of the guitars."
Harmonix went on to apologize for the mistake, and advises any gamers with faulty guitars to make use of the Rock Band support website to receive a quick replacement. Multiple members of the Shack staff can attest to both quick and easy service using the Rock Band replacement program.
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Very much Syrah with lots of black pepper and very dark fruit typical of CA. Excellent fit with lamb chops, spinach and a Mediterranean-style pilaf. Bought at the winery, 14% alcohol. The bottle says "Grown, Produced and Bottled ...". They're on Limerick Lane, (the first "i" is long), about a mile uphill from Foppiano, just south of Healdsburg. $25 at the tasting room in 10/07.
I liked this wine at the tasting room and bought it, yet I wasn't impressed with their stuff overall. It did smooth out over the couple of years, if I can trust my memory. I guess I'd give it a B+. Good wine, decent value, yet I won't go chasing back to see about some more right away.


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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine multiplayer preview
With its September release approaching like a pack of belligerent Orks, Relic's Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine was shown off again at a closed-door press event last week. It had been a few months since I first previewed a few sections of the game's single-player campaign, but this time out, I got to wade neck-deep into Space Marine's competitive multiplayer component to duke it out in some 8v8 matches with other curious journalists.
The game includes two team-based multiplayer modes that pits the IP's iconic Space Marines against corrupted Chaos Marines: Annihilation and Seize Ground. Annihilation is ostensibly a Team Deathmatch mode, and Seize Ground has both teams competing for control of a series of predetermined capture points.
At face value, neither mode is particularly innovative; however, the minute to minute experience that Space Marine's multiplayer offers is an intense one. The multiplayer is given serious legs by a choice of three playable classes, multiple levels of unlockables, and class-specific customization options. Using the game's "Customizer," loadouts can be created, weapons and perks can be switched in and out with ease, and individual pieces of armor can be mixed, matched, and painted in, what Relic claims to be 1.8 billion combinations.
The Tactical Space Marine class (and its Chaos Space Marine equivalent) is the most balanced of the three available, with weapon loadouts that allow effective attacks at range or in close quarters. Of the three classes, I spent the least time with the Tactical Space Marine, but its balanced nature makes it the easiest class to play right out of the gate. It makes some sense that this class is the only one available to start. The other two classes will need to be unlocked.
The Devastator class (or Havoc for the Chaos team), is a ranged specialist who focuses on heavy weapons. I found this class particularly effective at both defending and clearing-out entrenched enemy positions. Equipped with a Heavy Bolter by default--akin to carrying around a heavy turret--I was able to drop to one knee and become a stationary turret, quickly making corpses out of the opposition. The downside of the Devastator class is that it's incredibly weak at close range, with nothing more than a kick as a melee attack.
My favorite class proved to be the Assault Marine (or Raptor, on the Chaos side). Though more lightly armored than the Tactical class, they're equipped with jump packs that allow players to quickly traverse the map, or dive straight into a group of foes from the air with a ground-pound attack. Bringing death from above is exhilarating. Coordinating with teammates of other classes, I was often able to boost myself behind enemy lines and go to work with a chainsword, warhammer, or other devastating melee weapon, taking out several foes before they knew what hit them. Very satisfying.
While Space Marine's focus is on mid to close-range combat, those predisposed to sniping will find a few unlockable weapon choices they'll like, and each map contains areas conducive to long-range attacks.
The game is expected to ship with five multiplayer maps, though Space Marine DLC is already planned for the future. Each map captures the appropriate Gothic-industrial vibe of the 40K universe, filled with multiple routes and wide-open spaces (as well as some clever places for Assault Marines to perch).
I'll confess to being surprised at how much fun I had with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine's competitive multiplayer. Relic's choice to forgo a cover mechanic ramps up the action. I often found myself deciding how to best enter a pitched battle as I ran straight toward it--based on the participants and terrain--rather than sticking to predetermined routes. The flow of the matches I played (especially in the Seize Ground mode) encouraged me to regularly switch up my class, perks, and loadouts, depending on whether assault or defense was more important at a given moment. My time with Space Marine's multiplayer kept me on my toes with action-packed combat, class system and perks, and more interesting weapons than I could reasonably check out during the two-hour demo.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is due out for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on September 6.
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Dear Lauri,
I had a dream last night that I cut my thumb open and was waiting for the doctor at the ER. A nurse came over and pulled open the rest of the skin and it was just hanging off my thumb. The skin was like paper. I could see the tendons and bone and I started having a panic attack. I was just about to go into the ER for stitches when I woke up in a panic. Ashley 29, Wausau, WI
Lauri: Oh gross! Okay... the thumb typically represents judgment, approval and disapproval (thumbs up and thumbs down). Were you recently judgmental or disapproving of someone and were ripped apart for it? Or was someone judgmental of you recently and did that rip you apart emotionally? The hanging skin could be connected to two things: feeling that some situation has been left hanging with no resolution yet OR it could be about a need to get thicker skin, since you mentioned the skin was like paper. Going to get stitches suggests you are hoping or trying to mend the situation but since the dream ended before that happened, it seems the mending has not yet taken place. Waking up in a panic is a bit of a warning your body is sending you that you may be taking this particular issue too hard, which takes us back to that paper thin skin of yours! You know what they say, What other people think of you is none of your business.
Ashley replies:
Thats crazy! There has been a lot of judgment going on towards me at work; I am a paramedic. I hurt my back and have been trying to heal but it still bothers me. I take pride in my job and it hurts that there are some at work who are judging me on a snap shot of one work stretch. It really tears me apart. Thank you.
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