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4 + 4 Places to Visit in Croatia
Chances are this isn't the first article you're reading about all the amazing places to visit in Croatia, as it's grown to be quite the popular holiday destination for many Europeans.
I mentioned in my other article that I wish I could get a do-over trip, since I failed to plan diligently, to get the most out of my experience there. But though I underestimated this exotic country, I still managed to enjoy my stay, see some really neat places and try some ridiculously, good pizza.
In this article I'd like to go over the 4 places I'm glad I got to see and 4 I'm definitely planning to visit, next time I find myself roaming around in this part of the Balkans.
1. Trogir (visited)
Trogir was actually the very first town I got to see when I landed in Croatia, as the Split airport is not actually in Split. (hey, I was surprised too). It's actually in a town called Kaštela and extends into Trogir, so if you ever happen to plan your itinerary and land in the Split airport, head to Trogir as it makes a great first impression.
It's a small, cozy town but non the less, bustling with life and character. There are plenty of corners to grab a bite to eat or a drink at an outside bar and relax the night away. I loved roaming the old, narrow allies and this, after all, is where I got my very first taste of Croatian wine.
2. Buje (yet to visit)
Ok so I could have gone with something more popular like Zagreb or Pula but, isn't that where everyone wants to go?
Buje is an old town in Istria, most famous for its ouh so very fertile vineyards. Vineyards = wine. Did I get your attention yet? The Kozlovic winery, seems to be up at the top with the best wineries Croatia has to offer. Definitely putting that on my list!
3. Omiš (visited)
I stayed at an airbnb apartment very close to Omiš so this is a little town I got to admire on several occasions. Omiš actually has a lot of attractions to offer such as kayaking, river rafting or hiking. However the main thing that caught my eye in Omiš, was the ziplining! Unfortunately I didn't get to try it this time. While I was there the zipline cost 53 euros but I might have blown most of my money on my previous trip to London. oops..
Anyway it's enough to make me add Omiš right back to my must re-visit list, just to do that because those views look incredible!
While there make sure to climb your way up to the Mirabela fortress and get a good view of Omiš from the very top.
4. Hvar (yet to visit)
This is an island, a local told me about. She described it as a "24/7 party" Well as soon as I got the chance I pulled out google and started digging about this on going party I apparently missed.
Shame on me for not researching this before my trip.
Picture this : bays of secluded, clear water, rows of yachts, welcoming atmosphere, music and parting that extends into the morning after. Narrow alleys leading to sophisticated little squares and goat paths to ancient villages.
There are plenty of beaches for your sunbathing desires. However, if you decide to visit one of these, do a little research beforehand. The beach in Jerolim, for example, is a well known nudist beach. It's not the only one either so you might not need that bathing suit after all.
5. Split (visited)
Split. Ouh Split.
Ok I'm not going to lie. I was disappointed.
Don't get me wrong, Split is an extremely charming little town and I think visiting it, is an absolute must! I just pictured it differently and expected it to be a tad bit, bigger?
But I look back with awe at the night we gathered in the courtyard and listened to live music as people all round us relaxed, sipping on their wine. In fact, I think the night is when Split brings out all of its charm.
This is also where I got to see some "Roman soldiers" (ouuuh Italians♥) and I got to hear Croatian men singing. It was a beautiful experience.
6. Plitvice National Park (yet to visit)
I am still heart broken that I did not get to see THE Plitvice National Park. I mean seriously…
Reason being, we were a good 3 hour drive from the park and we had to choose, Dubrovnik or Plitvice. I was out numbered.
(This reminds me of a point I made in my other article about Croatia, in regards to accommodation and transportation.)
7. Dubrovnik (visited)
Dubrovnik cost me my trip to Plitvice, but the Old Town totally made up for it and turned out to be my favorite part of the entire trip!
I was worried it would be over crowded and overrated because of the whole Game of Thrones hype, but luckily it was absolutely amazing. It was beautiful, enchanting, mesmerizing, enriching, enthralling, ravishing I am running out of adjectives!
Ouh yeah, it was hot.
I went in September. I would not recommend going June – August. Then I imagine it'll be hot and crowded.
We roamed around Dubrovnik for most of the day, letting the narrow alleys of smooth marble lead us where they pleased. We stopped to enjoy some of the best pizza I ever had and ice cream. Not quite as good as Italian gelato, but still quite enjoyable.
Towards the later hours, I believe past 4:00 we headed for the city walls. This is the best way to get a view of the city. I do recommend buying water BEFORE you climb up on the walls. Even in the later hours of the day, the sun is still scorching and the merchants knowing this, charge a hefty price for their water up above.
Another great way to get a view of the city is by taking the cable car up to mount Srđ. The mountain top offers plenty of room to sit, relax, have dinner or another glass of wine.
8. Grožnjan (yet to visit)
This little town, has got me so curious. Referred to as the "Town of Artists" Grožnjan is said to be filled with little art studios, galleries and boutique shops.
I was sold on "Town of Artists" to be completely honest.
After all the sunbathing, ziplining and exploring, this looks like the perfect little spot where I can see myself relaxing with a paintbrush and canvas and letting all the creative juices flow right out.
I could definitely think of more places I'd like to visit including the underground caves of Pula, Krka National Park or the rat beach on Brac (don't worry there's no actual rats). But I think this list is definitely enough to keep me looking forward to returning to Croatia. But I'm always open for suggestions so let me know in the comments below what's on your list of places to visit in Croatia! And when I do get my do-over trip, you'll be the first to find out!
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Hurley joins a long list of women, including many celebs, who have been shamed for dressing sexy past their 30th birthdays and after having children. Kim Kardashian has come under fire numerous times and Kelly and Ryan host Kelly Ripa recently received criticism for wearing a bikini at age 47.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Mild on Spring Break
Oh yeah it is..... Holiday in the Sun
Holiday had everything you need for a Spring Break movie.
The Beach
The clueless guy
Mediocre storyline
Too small hats
Stealing Yatchs
Comically sized pairings
and getting hauled to the pokey!
And the brunette in the cast? That's Meghan Fox.
Austin behind the scenes while making the movie.
Posted by Special K at 11:54 PM
Labels: Austin, Flashback, Holiday in the Sun, Spring Break
28 comments:
- prairiegirl said...
Gorgeous pictures. Austin, water and Sun look like a natural to me.
Just asking said...
An open secret for too long before he was persueded to stay in the closet. And then came the kids,
Jake has kids? How many?
Why haven't anyone in the press talked about this? How old are his chilren? Who is their mama?
Have you seen the kids?......
Where have you seen Jake with the children out and about?
How many boys does he have and how many girls.
I want to know.
I've never seen them.
Anybody here seen Jake's kids???
Yes. He and Austin have kids.
Enough said.
- March 20, 2013 at 6:08 AM
Yes let's not discuss it
- March 20, 2013 at 6:53 AM
- prairiegirl said...
It's rather interesting to compare Twitter searches on Jake and Hugh Jackman.
Hugh is said to just be signing on to a new movie. That's all over his search right now plus Wolverine. Everything is about Wolverine right now with Hugh. No Prisoners any longer.
Jake's search is full of Taylor Swift, EOW and FB is full of EOW and Prisoners filming.
Also interesting that Hugh is on Just Jared this morning from being in NYC on Monday. I realize that he may not have been needed right away for Prisoners filming early this week but I still say this is the strangest film shoot.
There have been so many weeks and days off, it isn't funny. Hugh has been off virtually every weekend plus the entire weeks of Berlinale/BAFTAS and Oscar week. What kind of huge budget do they have anyway that you would keep employees hanging around waiting for the stars to return to filming? I don't know, but how does that work? Do they use local people and they're like "on call" and at the crew's disposal?
Isn't filming these days like any business and it's about being cost effective? You can't be paying people to stand around waiting. That's a huge no-no.
I'm just asking from a business standpoint and this film shoot doesn't seem at all to be worried about costs.
- March 20, 2013 at 7:08 AM
There are other actors in the film, Paul Dano for instance. There is also second unit filming. I don't think there's much downtime in the filming as you might believe.
- March 20, 2013 at 7:25 AM
- Florida Tom said...
May 25th Phillies vs Nats. May 29th Phillies vs Red Sox. Can't wait:-)
- March 20, 2013 at 8:07 AM
- prairiegirl said...
Filmmaking 101 said...
There are other actors in the film, Paul Dano for instance. There is also second unit filming. I don't think there's much downtime in the filming as you might believe.
Yet it's funny how I can be on here talking to myself most of the time but the minute something is kind of pondered out loud and questioned why, there's someone up bright eyed & bushy tailed in the morning to offer up an answer.
- March 20, 2013 at 8:14 AM
- prairiegirl said...
So I guess I can watch for quite a few scenes w/o the 2 leads or the 2 leads together.
I also expect to see quite a few scenes with just the other cast members. That's what I'm going to expect to see when this movie comes out.
- March 20, 2013 at 8:22 AM
- prairiegirl said...
lol, I think scenes with just the other cast members would be scenes w/o the 2 leads.
LOLLLL!!!! **slaps forehead**
Alright, back to work.
- March 20, 2013 at 8:23 AM
- Florida Tom said...
Austin certainly has good dna. What a good looking kid he was. All American guy. He certainly would produce good looking kids.
- March 20, 2013 at 9:21 AM
- Florida Tom said...
You would think the studios that are producing movies today would want to be financially effecient but.this movie sure has a star studded cast. Actors who are pretty busy. They might have to work aroumd their schedules a bit. I am also sure with stars like this family issues and concerns are an issue.
- March 20, 2013 at 9:29 AM
Anybody here seen Jake's kids???
Yes. He and Austin have kids.
Prairiegirl you've seen Jake's kids? Great. Where can I find a picture of his kids? Do you know how many boys or girls he has? Thanks
- March 20, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Yet it's funny how I can be on here talking to myself most of the time but the minute something is kind of pondered out loud and questioned why, there's someone up bright eyed & bushy tailed in the morning to offer up an answer.
You're welcome. :-)
- March 20, 2013 at 11:06 AM
- Unknown said...
Hey there. I am getting use to a new toy. It is a tablet. It took me a bit to find the site. Also, I didn't know that I can view it two different was. Yes, sometimes I am challenged by the tect world. Lol
One note, it is possible for someone to find this site for the first time. I didn't know about untill I met PG on another site. So, that guy might not be a troll.
As for the kids, I am still not sure. I would think more pics and ppl would all over it but that is just me.
OH, happy spring day. Hope you all will have warmness coming. Sorry PG about not eatting at the egg place. Sorry forgot the name. Happy day everyone :-)
- March 20, 2013 at 3:33 PM
It's also possible (um probable) that there are tons of people who lurk and don't post because when new people post they are attacked (yes, they are), yet PrairieGirl you DID ask a question and therefore someone (not me, but someone) thought it was okay to give an answer but there you go, attacked again!
SO welcoming here.
- March 20, 2013 at 4:54 PM
- prairiegirl said...
Blah, blah, blah, set it to music. Rewind. Play. Rewind. Play. Rewind. Play.
It was Jimmy's Egg, Jess!!!! Oh, don't remind me. It makes me rather sad. I was so looking forward to Jimmy's Egg.
Well, a longtime childhood friend of mine lost her daddy and I am off to go spend the evening with her & her brother & SIL to offer emotional support. She is now parent-less and well, some of us are either there or about there. I have my mom still and am not sure what it's like to not have both parents. It must be very lonely at first for awhile, no doubt about it. I saw her at lunch time today and listening to the story of how wonderful Hospice was brings back memories for myself.
You guys, one can't say enough about Hospice. Those people are just awesome. They are not only about the person living their last days, they are also there for the surviving family/friends. You can't put a value on their service. I'm so thankful to them for helping my girlfriend and her brother. They tried to take him home but it just didn't work out. It sounds like the Hospice House was perhaps the next best place to go, outside of a church, maybe. She said there was a place where you could put up pictures or whatever to make it homey. There was a big window with a nice view and you could even open the window and breathe fresh air if you wanted. There was a rollaway bed for someone to sleep on if you wanted to stay.
Sounds pretty darn nice.
- March 20, 2013 at 6:04 PM
i will always belive jakes firstborn saw the new day in october, november, december 2007. and i will never believe he hasnt at least one child. i also know im boring and want to introduce you to something else. i hope you will enjoy this one, if i get it right. sean bean, boromir, won a price today for his brilliant (i think so) role as a email@example.com, tracy. i hope i managed to show you a clip..
- March 20, 2013 at 8:18 PM
im sorry, it march 19th, and just search for teacies story, hes brilliant, and totally decerved this price.
- March 20, 2013 at 8:27 PM
tracy Image of Sean Bean, view more Sean Bean pictures
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- March 20, 2013 at 8:55 PM
- Special K said...
Hi NG good to see you again. :)
Just got back from celebrating my niece's birthday.
- March 20, 2013 at 9:13 PM
happy birthay to your niece, sk :) enjouy them while they are young. im turning 35 in october, and all my three kids are getting big. my youngest is soon eight. but she will always be my baby ;will always be beside you in your believing in jake, at least in majority. the reason i copy these photos of sean to you, s because what he did is truly tuching to me. thats it <3
- March 20, 2013 at 9:25 PM
Do you know how many boys or girls he has?
The first birth - Gender: Boy
Second birth - Gender: Girl (maybe twins)
Third birth - Gender: Boy
Fourth birth - Gender: Girl
- March 20, 2013 at 10:41 PM
- prairiegirl said...
Great to see you, ng.
enjoy them while they are young
Boy, isn't that the truth. My niece & nephew are as close as I'll come to having kids but it's close enough. I was there for both their births and have celebrated all their birthdays and Christmas's. They were all over us aunts.
And yeah, we still get a great hug when we first see them but after that, they're like - buried in their I Touch's. LOLLLL!!! Geez - can't get them away from those things. When my niece asked if we wanted to play a board game, I said, "YES!!" lol. And my nephew who used to absolutely adore the color green, now he likes black and red. Now what in the heck is that all about? And he wants to paint his room red and black now instead of green, the way it is now. Green is no longer his favorite color and it made me so sad because he used to love everything green.
At least we still get hugs goodnight. Pretty soon they'll be too old for that, too. *heavy sigh*
It's terrible when they're not little anymore. I want them holding onto my hand forever.
- March 20, 2013 at 10:41 PM
- prairiegirl said...
Ohhhh very good, Old Timer. I'm in positive agreement with you on the 1st, next to the last and the last born.
Not as sure on the 2nd (possibly twins).
- March 20, 2013 at 10:44 PM
- prairiegirl said...
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- March 20, 2013 at 10:45 PM
- prairiegirl said...
The reason for the possibility of twins on the second birth is because of Ted's clues and also as M and M realized, that the guys did two photo ops together.
She's the one who pointed out to me that the guys have done photo ops together for every single birth and that is actually why Jake and Austin have done photo ops together. They were and have always been about the birth of their kids.
And the timing of the photo ops really does point to that.
- March 20, 2013 at 10:49 PM
- the real m said...
What a cutie Austin was. He' s still quite handsome but has lost some of that boyish look he had . I bet he had a ball filming that.
I do feel sorry for newbies to the site. All this info about Jake accumulated over years of painstaking attention to evidence that leaked out slowly- but leak it did. I don't have the patience to recap it for someone. They have to read the archives themselves. They have to study the photos and the photoshopped photos themselves. But it's all there to be seen if you do the work. Too bad the Toothy Tile archives are gone.
- March 21, 2013 at 12:19 AM
- Methodical Muser said...
If ever there was a doubt that PR is monitoring OMG night and day, here's a hilarious article about Jake and you will never believe who he is being paired with again? You got it. Not just Atticus, but little Boo! And, this article came after our discussion about how Atticus and Boo suddenly vanished into thin air. Coincidence? I think not.
Boo has been found!
- March 21, 2013 at 12:56 AM
- Methodical Muser said...
In case you don't want to click on the link, here is the relevant paragraph. Apparently Emily DiDonato shares a love of dogs with Jake. A publicist's wet dream. Funny how her Instagram is loaded with pics of her doggie friends, but not one of her furry boyfriend. Wonder why? Ha!
3. She's an Animal Lover: Emily's Instagram feed is filled with photos of dogs—her friends' and her own. This is a good thing considering how often Jake is spotted with his dogs, Atticus and Boo.
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I would like to have some testers. Please contact me by mail. (only if you are a donator and you have a good knownledge of iphone & ssh!!!)
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Main features
- Direct current three phase welder. In comparison with a traditional welder, it offers the following advantages:
- High mains power factor.
- Reduced load on plant primary electrical service.
- Balanced load distribution on the three phases.
- Reduced effect of magnetic materials between arms on the welding current.
- Reduced installation costs.
- Welding control units with welding current direct reading.
- Six-phase silicon rectifier with device to check the diodes proper clamping.
- Protection of the diodes against excess voltages, and temperature.
- Synchronous SCR contactor insulated from the cooling water circuit with protection thermostat.
- Standard on all models: two-hand safety control with timer assuring the best safety, and removable key selector. The two-hand control push-buttons are standard on models and only (they are available on request on model ).
- Two-stage electric foot control for clamping the pieces only if correctly positioned.
- Preconnected for additional double stage electric foot control for the direct recalling of welding program No.2 (not on units equipped with the rotary selector recall).
- Emergency push-button to stop the machine immediately.
- Protection with automatic circuit breaker.
- Water-cooled transformer, plates, electrode-holders and electrodes; transformer with epoxy resin coated windings.
- Pneumatic cylinders with chrome plated stem and low friction seals which do not need lubrication (eliminates oil mist and to protect the environment). Adjustable double stroke with key control, cylindrical guided stems with ajdustable anti-rotation device, prismatic precision roller guides.
- Complex pneumatic cycle, with electrode low force squeeze. Pressure program with forge function on demand.
- Built-in compressed air filter unit and tank. Compressed air disconnecting device.
- Electrodes descent without pressure for both maintenance and set-up.
- Flow-switch which stops the machines if the cooling water does not flow (it works with either city water or recirculating water).
- Valve to stop the flow of the water cooling when the machine is off.
- TE553 control unit.
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DR Trimmer mowers are electric start heavy-duty trimmers with some models available in a self-propelled version for easy cutting of brush, vines and grass. They have two rear wheels and a mower ball on the front that glides along the ground. Two cutting cords rotate on the mower ball to slice through vegetation. Proper installation of new cords is necessary when the cords break or fray and no longer make clean cuts.
Release the bail bar from the handlebar to stop the trimmer head from spinning. Push the throttle control backward to the "Stop" position to stop the engine. Allow the trimmer to cool completely for at least five minutes before replacing the string. Pull the spark plug cap wire off the spark plug to prevent accidental starts.
Turn the trimmer ball with your hand so the old cord is facing the front of the trimmer.
Insert needle nose pliers under the horizontal line of old cord on the trimmer ball. Grasp the cord and wiggle it side to side while pulling outward to remove the old cord.
Measure a 23-inch length of cutting cord in a bulk roll with a tape measure and cut it with wire cutters.
Insert one end of the cord into the round hole on the left side of the plate until it protrudes out the middle, horizontal slot. Insert the other end of the cord in the right side hole of the plate in the same manner until it protrudes out the middle plate next to the first end. The two ends of the cord are in the center of the plate and the excess cord forms a loop.
Pull the two ends outward at the same length. Push the loop upward into the next horizontal plate above the ends. Hold the loop in the groove with one hand and pull both ends outward tightly to lock the cord in position.
Turn the trimmer head 180 degrees in either direction to reveal the second old trimmer cord. Replace the second cord on the opposite side of the trimmer head in the same manner.
Press the spark plug cap onto the spark plug firmly.
Start the trimmer engine, squeeze the bail bar to the handlebar and allow the trimmer head to rotate a few minutes before returning to cutting. This process tightens the cords in the trimmer head.


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This is a Priority mail box with 5- 7 large pieces of relatively sturdy and straight wood. Cholla skeletons were harvested from our land in Morongo Valley near Joshua Tree, California. It has been rinsed with water, but never any chemicals etc.
Cholla has many versatile uses. It is great for small animal chews. They are often recommended for animals, such as Hamsters, Rats, Marmosets, Birds, Capuchins, Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Squirrels, Chinchillas, Sugar Gliders, Rabbits, Gerbils, Mice and Ferrets. They fulfill the need to chew and keep the teeth or beak in good condition. Cholla skeleton can also be used as decor in animal habitats like: bird toys, aquarium display, pleco, reptile, hermit crab. The wood has crays to hide in. Cholla makes a wonderful decoration in the home as well. Add an air plant or some hanging beads. The possibilities are endless!
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The best guesses in the industry put the first mobile handset with 5G as being announced in 2019 – but even then, the reality of 5G mobile handsets puts Apple and Samsung as announcing 5G capability in their phones in 2020 – so why is Telstra getting excited and announcing " Telstra turns on 5G on the Gold Coast".
Telstra CEO Andy Penn is deeply involved in the negotiations currently underway to ratify the 5G standard, so it's kinda strange that with that all still going on – they're trying to tell the public Telstra has switched on 5G!
Penn today said "Today's switch on demonstrates Telstra's commitment to mobile leadership in Australia and will support the ongoing testing of next generation mobile technologies in Australian conditions to support the early commercial deployment of 5G mobile services," Mr Penn said.
going on to say "Today we have switched on 5G-capable sites on the Gold Coast, which enable us to test 5G pre-commercial devices in real world conditions and use unique innovations like our Connected Car to test our 5G footprint. It also means we can connect compatible commercial 5G devices for customers in 5G areas as they become available.
The key word there is "commercial".
Telstra is preparing for devices from companies who will build them to act as a home or business internet gateway – so rather than getting NBN connected, this device will grab a 5G signal and distribute it as WiFi for you.
Not sure you'll be able to buy one of them till 2019 either.
But – it makes a good headline.
So the bottom line – Telstra reckon they are ahead of the pack when it comes to being "5G ready" – but you'll not be getting 5G till next year, or more likely the year after.
Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head.
He produces and hosts two popular podcasts, EFTM and Two Blokes Talking Tech. He also appears on over 50 radio stations across Australia weekly, and is the resident Tech Expert on Channel 9's Today Show each day and appears regularly on A Current Affair.
Father of three, he is often found down in his Man Cave.


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As I write this, it is 20 degrees and getting ready to snow again. We here at Asheville Lifestyle cannot wait for spring to, well, spring! In the hopes of bringing some much-needed color to your world, we've put together our Arts & Culture issue. With so many talented artists here, we feel it is vital to showcase such a huge part of what…
Gingerbread House Competition
The annual Gingerbread House Competition returned to the Omni Grove Park Inn last December with incredible, edible creations on view throughout the month.
29th Annual Christmas Jam
Warren Haynes' epic annual music marathon, Christmas Jam, returned with more riffs and rock than ever before in 2017. The Jam has raised more than $2 million for the Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and helped 36 families in need of affordable housing.
March 2018 Around Town
OpenDoors of Asheville proudly announces its 9th Annual Art Affair to be held Saturday, March 10, at the Event Center at Highland Brewing. The festive evening offers art lovers a unique opportunity to extend their collections while expanding the horizons of young people challenged by poverty. All proceeds directly support OpenDoors' mission to break the cycle of poverty with local…
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Asheville's adjectives have changed a lot in recent years. From run-down to up-and-coming, stagnant to revitalized, we've received lexical boosts in most of our markets: our economy is "thriving," our breweries "burgeoning," our culinary scene "renowned." But one adjective that's remained a laudatory, unwavering constant? "Artistic."
Farm-to-Table, French Style
Asheville's culinary scene is rich with cultures: Italian, Indian, Mediterranean, Ethiopian. And, for 13 years, French.
Escape to French Polynesia
Crystal turquoise waters, perfect temperatures year-round, white and black sand beaches, towering waterfalls, rugged volcanic hillsides, lush tropical foliage, over-the-water bungalows… it's no wonder that the islands of French Polynesia are an idyllic dream vacation for many. While there are 100 islands in this area of the South Pacific, most visitors are familiar with the popular destinations of Tahiti, Mo'orea…
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It Takes a Village
From dripping murals to rust-speckled statuaries, you'll find a lot of unique art in the River Arts District—but nothing quite like The Village Potters. "To partner up with five professional potters and build your dream with that kind of support system, I don't know of anybody doing it," says Sarah Wells Rolland, her hands clasped and balanced on her knees.
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Since Flat Rock Playhouse's earliest beginnings, women have been integral to the theatre. The husband and wife team who founded the Playhouse, Robroy and Leona Farquhar, were just that: a team. "It is said that he was the dreamer and she was the doer. From day one, a woman was helping to lead FRP, and was celebrated for her contributions," says Lisa…


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Funeral customs vary among Baptist congregations, but religion is the common theme that ties them together. Generally, pastors try to honor the family's wishes and personalize funeral services. It is not unusual to see special musical performances, hear favorite Bible verses or view memorabilia, such as photographs or military honors, in a Baptist funeral. Above all, the pastor will offer an invitation to funeral-goers to accept Jesus in order to have peace in this life and the next.
Regardless of whether the body of the deceased is cremated or embalmed, traditional Baptist congregations hold a viewing, also known as the receiving of family and friends, on the night before a funeral service. Many families choose to blend the customary viewing and the funeral service for the convenience of those traveling or getting off work. The viewing gives mourners an opportunity to see their loved one a final time -- in the event of an open casket -- and to give their condolences to the family. Viewers move slowly and somberly through a receiving line to pay their respects.
Gifts and Flowers
It is customary to send flowers to the family home, funeral home or the church to offer condolences. If a family prefers not to have flowers at the funeral, they generally make a request in the obituary for people to make contributions to the departed's favorite charity or home church instead. These donations can be given to the family members before or after the funeral service, or sent in the mail. Dropping off food at the family home throughout the funeral week is also customary among Baptists.
Funeral Service
At the beginning of a Baptist funeral service, a deacon or layperson usually closes the casket and it remains closed. The service includes prayer, singing, a Bible lesson and an invitation to accept Christ. Some individual churches invite friends to say a few words about the departed during an open sharing time. Pallbearers typically wear a dark suit and tie, and mourners generally wear black or dark colors. The main focus of the funeral is the deceased's relationship with God and his eternal salvation.
After the Funeral
When the funeral service ends, guests are invited to a brief graveside service for further Scripture reading and prayer. The casket may be lowered into the ground at that time, or the cemetery staff may wait until everyone is gone to bury it. Family and friends then travel to a prepared dinner in the church fellowship hall, someone's home, or a restaurant. No alcohol is served at the meal. It is customary to call and visit the family home after the funeral.
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Your dissertation or research paper is complete. You are ready to present and publish. But how do you get the word out to others? How do you share your work so that others can search for it? You need a way to show off your work to your friends, your mom, and those looking for more information about your area of research. Abstract Tube ( https://www.abstract.tube/ ) is the perfect solution for you!
Abstract tube is a video platform like youtube, but dedicated for scholars, researchers, students, and professors. This video platform allows researchers or scholars to upload an abstract for their work in a video form. Abstract Tube is the only video platform for abstract videos. It is perfect for uploading abstracts in a video form for scientific journals, conference papers, theses, dissertations, unpublished works, and academic synopses. Research is evolving as technological advances allow new ideas to come to fruition. The methods we use to share this research must also evolve. Moving abstracts from text to video reaches a greater audience and ensures that your work reaches a younger, more current audience as well as a seasoned audience looking for fresh ideas.
This is an amazing way to engage an audience. Video allows viewers to feel as if they are engaging with the researcher. Rich information quickly reaches a large audience through video. Abstract Tube will transform the way we find and share scholarly ideas and information.
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Anyone who has written a white paper, dissertation, thesis, conference paper, medical report, or any type of research can benefit from Abstract Tube. Abstracts are the vehicle used to share a quick synopsis of the research. The ability to create that abstract in video format takes this process to an entirely new level full of new opportunities.
Using video, a researcher can "sell" the research. He or she can show their passion for their work and explain their motivation behind the research or topic. In a quick, two minute video, a scientist can explain why this work draws their attention, why they want to share it with others, and why they are devoting their life to learning more about this topic. That scientist can even give a bit of history of the topic and research completed up to this point. This type of abstract will draw a reader in and make him or her want to read the entire research document.
Video abstracts allow the viewer to get to know the presenter on a whole new level, adding to the credibility of the presenter and of the research itself. For example, a medical doctor publishing about a new technique can easily draw attention by presenting himself as a person who truly cares about his patients. He can present his new idea in video format encouraging the viewers to trust him and his new ideas.
Another great benefit of video abstracts is the ability to share multimedia components. A scientist can share charts, diagrams, graphics, or even animation that highlights important aspects of the research. An article for a medical journal may preview graphs outlining new information. A student can share quick eye-catching graphics to draw more attention to his or her thesis or dissertation. Video simply allows the addition of media that text cannot allow.
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Unpublished? This could be your answer. By creating a video abstract and submitting it to Abstract Tube, your work may draw attention from professional journals, universities, or others looking for great ideas and great research to pursue and publish.
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Abstract Tube helps to streamline your search. Just like youtube, you simply type in your keywords to find abstract videos highlighting current, relevant research. Instead of spending hours pouring through printed abstracts, you can quickly search for a list of videos to watch. While watching, you can determine if this paper is what you need to complete your search.
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announce that my latest CD, Happy Polka Day, is a National
Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame 2017 Nominee for Recording of the
Year! My original songs "Happy Polka Day," "A Waltz for Kelby," and "A
Waltz for Heather" are also 2017 Nominees for New, Original Song.
Winners will be announced at the Polka Hall of Fame Awards Show on
Saturday, November 25 at the Downtown Marriott Hotel in Cleveland, OH.
To say that I'm thrilled
would be a tremendous understatement. Of all the CDs I've released,
this is the one I put the most work into. From the music to the cover,
to the liner notes inside, Happy Polka Day is a special tribute to my
parents, both of whom passed away during the lengthy production
process. It was my parents who set the series of many a happy polka
day in motion for me, which has turned into the incredible blessing of
a family-supporting career. In their honor, I'm posting a full-length
version of my original song, "Happy Polka Day," on the Music page of
my website. Just click the song title and listen or download away!
Whether you're a voting member of the Polka Hall of Fame or an avid
polka music fan, I hope you'll enjoy what you hear! If you fall into
the voting group and enjoy the original song and samples of other
music from my album, please keep Happy Polka Day in mind when casting
your ballot!
Many, many thanks to the
Polka Hall of Fame for their support of my music through these
nominations, and to Don Hunjadi and Jim Thull for all the work they
put into the project!
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In theory, identity crises are supposed to occur during adolescence and again at middle age. But for automakers, an identity crisis can occur at any time. As we look around the current automotive scene, we see any number of car companies trying to remake themselves.
After seeing others make little headway in an attempt to take on the sporty European luxury brands that command top dollar, Lincoln is embracing what it calls American luxury. This style calls for a more relaxed attitude with an emphasis on comfort and style. That's certainly its approach with the new Lincoln Continental.
It only takes a cursory glance to notice that the new Lincoln sedan is stylish.
The grille sets a Bentley-like tone. The flanks are highlighted by subtle sculpting and large wheel openings. Only at the rear do things fall slightly flat, with taillights seemingly inspired by the Dodge Durango. The best detail is found in the placement of the outside door handles, which are solid pieces of polished metal that grow out of the beltline trim.
There are no visual clues that hint that the new Continental is based on the front-wheel-drive Ford Fusion platform. For the Continental, these underpinnings have been stretched and massaged. The wheelbase has been extended to nearly 118 inches, which allows Lincoln to offer a passenger cabin with an impressive amount of room. The rear compartment is especially spacious.
Our review Continental, on loan from Lincoln, was equipped with optional "Perfect Position Seating." Its claim to fame is a 30-way power adjustment for the driver and front passenger. In another car from a different automaker that came with an almost equally ridiculous number of power seating adjustments, I found the seats to be surprisingly uncomfortable. I hoped with all these adjustments that I eventually would find the perfect setting. It never happened.
The opposite was the case with the Continental. I never found an uncomfortable position. Bottom and backrest cushion massaging units top off this $1,500 option. No Continental buyer should pass on this upgrade.
Four trim levels are offered, starting with the Premiere, followed by Select, the Reserve trim level of our review car, and the Black Label. The Premiere and Select trims come with a 3.7-liter V6 that has received lukewarm reviews, at best. The Reserve and the Black Label trims feature a smaller but quicker 2.7-liter turbocharged V6.
However, our review car came with the optional 3.0-liter, 400-horsepower turbocharged V6 and all-wheel drive instead of front-wheel drive. Working through the six-speed automatic transmission, it propelled the Continental to 60 miles per hour in just 5.4 seconds.
The ride was serenely quiet and absorbent over bumps, even big ones. The handling was secure with a lively feel that belies the Continental's size and weight. Yet, this is no sports sedan. It is surprisingly competent – but not quite eager – when asked to carve through tight turns on country roads. It seems most in its element on the interstate.
An outstanding Revel audio system was standard in our review model. Unfortunately, it showed every sonic fault in the satellite radio signal. Given other sources, including FM and digital media, the sound was very good, which is probably the best way to sum up the new Continental.
This car, which doesn't waste time trying to be something that it's not, is excellent at what it strives to do well. It's a competent luxury car that places comfort and style high on its list of priorities, and it succeeds admirably.
Paula Says:
The 2017 Lincoln Continental pampers you. The seats are comfortable and the ride is quiet and plush. The backseat is especially spacious. Performance is lively and the car is easy to drive, especially on the highway.
However, there are some issues where the designers tried too hard. The transmission controls are one example. Gear selection is controlled by a vertical row of pushbuttons just to the left of the video screen in the center of the dash.
Then, there are the inside door handles, or lack thereof. The doors open electrically with the push of a small button. The same can be said of the outside door handles, which seem to activate an electronic rather than a mechanical release. That doesn't bother me as much, since the thought of not being able to get inside the car in the event of an electrical failure is not as worrying as the thought of not being able to get out. Fortunately, there is an emergency override in the storage pocket at the bottom of the driver's door. But this failsafe is there only for the driver's door.
The outside mirrors are small, but the mirror cases are large and potential view blockers for a shorter driver. A rearview camera is standard.
Passengers will enjoy the space and comfortable seats. Drivers should find the car easy to pilot through traffic. This is the kind of car that begs for a long trip once it's on the highway. One extended highway jaunt produced a reading of nearly 30 miles to the gallon on the trip computer. However, the extended city driving that followed lowered our overall average to 21.1 miles per gallon. Issues surrounding fuel economy probably won't matter considering that our review car, with nearly $14,000 in options – I remember when this sum would buy a Lincoln! – cost $70,945.
Lincoln Continental: Starting at $44,720 plus $925 for destination charges.
Engines (all V6s) 3.7 2.7 3.0
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P3.03-12 - Cyclic Mechanical Strain and Myoferlin Modulates Lung Adenocarcinoma Cell Proliferation and Erlotinib Resistance (ID 14342)
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Lung cancer patients with mutations in the epithelial growth factor receptor (EGFR) are treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) such as Erlotinib. Although resistance to EGFR-TKI is common, it is not known how biomechanical factors in the lung tumor microenvironment alters resistance. Alveolar epithelial cells experience 15% cyclic strain while increased tumor stiffness result in 40-fold decrease in cyclic strain. However, it is not known if cyclic mechanical strain alters the sensitivity of lung adenocarcinoma cells to EGFR-TKI. Mechanical stretch and silencing a membrane repair protein, myoferlin (MYOF), results in fluidization of the actin cytoskeleton. In this study we investigated how cyclic strain and silencing MYOF modulates EGFR expression and Erlotinib sensitivity in lung adenocarcinoma cells.a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method
A Flexcell system was used expose human lung adenocarcinoma cells (A549 and H1299) to 0.2Hz cyclic strain (0-15%) for 72h. To knockdown MYOF expression, cells were treated with 30uM siRNA for 24h. Cells were expose to a range of Eroltinib concentrations and a MTT cell proliferation assay was used to determine the concentration require to reduce proliferation by 50% (i.e. IC50). Western blots and immunohistochemistry were used to quantify EGFR expression and localization.4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result
Increasing the magnitude of cyclic strain caused a dramatic decrease in IC50 for A549 and H1299 cells. Similarly, silencing MYOF lead to a dramatic decrease in IC50 in A549 and H1299 cells. Cyclic strain and MYOF knockdown resulted in both increased EGFR expression and internalization.8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion
Low levels of cyclic strain in the lung tumor microenvironment lead to increased Erlotinib resistance and exposure to physiologic levels of cyclic strain initiates EGFR signaling and increases Erlotinib sensitivity. This highlights the need for modeling and characterizing the mechanics of the lung tumor microenvironment to investigate how cyclic strain and MYOF expression influence chemosensitivity to other cancer therapeutics.6f8b794f3246b0c1e1780bb4d4d5dc53
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Today we had the washer/dryer combo and our stove/oven delivered. We bought them on Saturday, after much visiting of the various home appliance stores in the area. It took a while to figure out exactly how to configure our kitchen as there is a 107 cm wide part of the wall that juts out. I guess it was the old ventilation shaft or something. Who knows.
The only possibility was to buy a 50 cm wide stove (smaller than standard 60 cm) and a 60 cm washer. We wanted a combo, and the best was to buy one that opens in front, not on top, and those only come in 60 cm widths. So what about those extra 3 cm? We are going to have to make it unaligned, slightly surpassing into the sink area.
We finally went to a Factory Leftovers type of place, and found the same models, 100 euros less for the washer, and 50 euros less for the stove. Delivery/set-up/removal of old appliances was 40 euros, a definite worth-it.
Except we don't have enough plugs in the kitchen, nor a gas hook up for the stove (which has three gas burners and one electric). So we need to get someone to install a gas connection, as we already have the gas line from the city for our hot water heater. Anything is better than working with two hot plates and a toaster oven. So the stove is in the hallway for another week or so. Making it a little harder to cook. Oh well. I can always order pizza and serve cereal. We had debated whether we wanted to cancel the delivery of this stove (when we realized that though we had the gas, we didn't have the hook up. One thing home ownership has definitely taught me- never assume anything!) and get an all-electric one, but everyone seems to think gas is better. Besides, we weren't sure the company would let us change our order.
(everyone admire... Oooohhhh... Aaaahhh.... ->)
The washer/dryer is a great space saver. In our old apartment I had to haul the laundry to the nearest Laundromat several blocks away. When we moved in here, the woman left her washer, but it doesn't spin fast enough to get any of the water out. So then I have to wring it out in the sink and hang it up to dry. At the moment, we don't get direct sunlight so it takes about three days to dry. Can't wait to try it out. Even if it only dries 4 kg of clothes (washes 5 kg, don't know why there is a difference) anything is better than what we had.
Stove will eventually go right next to the dryer on the right. Then we can start removing wallpaper, repainting, changing the electricity, and buy new sinks and cabinets! Oh Happy Day!
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2 commentaires:
- Anonyme a dit…
The apartment we rented in Toulouse had one of those washer-dryer combo things. We had to remove at least half of whatever we washed and run it through the dry cycle at least twice. Considering the price of electricity, that could get really expensive if you do much washing and want to machine dry. I hope yours is more efficient.
- vendredi, janvier 19, 2007
- Megan a dit…
It is a B on the efficiency scale (A being best) so I hope it isn't too bad. I tried it out yesterday. Drying took longer than I thought it would, over an hour. You can have special hours for using the washer and dryer, you have to set it up with EDF. Then when you use it during that time, electricity costs you less.
- mardi, janvier 23, 2007
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