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Perfect for those looking to experience northern Thailand's cultural treasures and the natural beauty of its southern islands. This 16-day trip will help you get off the beaten path with a trek to the region's hilltribes but remains flexible enough to suit all tastes. From the lush hills of the north, stitched through with the diverse colours of its hilltribes, to the soft sands of the south and the glorious chaos of Bangkok, Thailand will leave you captivated.
Visit to Chiang Mai night market. Hilltribe trek. Indigenous village stay. Bamboo rafting. Street food crawl. Full-day snorkelling trip (Koh Tao). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Experience the bustling streets of Bangkok, explore colourful Chiang Mai, trek to remote hilltribe villages, float down a river on a bamboo raft, enjoy the island beaches of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Please note that this trip is a combination of Northern Hilltribes and Villages and Southern Thailand Sojourn tours. As such the leader operating your tour may change between sections, as may the group of people you are travelling with.
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Max 18, avg 12.
11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. Included breakfasts will usually be asian style consisting of noodles or congee (rice porridge) or bread and eggs, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options.
Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. While trekking in remote regions etc. food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients.
For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Local bus, train, walking, boat.
As the popularity of train travel in Thailand continues to grow domestically, some of the routes used on this tour do not have sufficient space during local public holidays, including New Year's, Songkran, etc. During these times of the year, alternative transport may be arranged for one or more of the train journeys on this tour.
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Simple hotels/bungalows (8 nts), basic hilltribe huts (2 nts, multi-share), sleeper trains (4 nts), hostel (1 nt, multi-share).
Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single accommodation for all night stops, with the following exceptions: Day 1 – multi-share; Days 4 & 5 – trekking; Day 8 – homestay; Days 2, 7, 9, & 15 – sleeper train.
A variety of styles of hotels/guesthouses are used on this tour. In many instances they might not be like what you are used to back home, as service and efficiency can vary. In some areas we stay in simple local guesthouses in stunning locations – rooms are small and basic, may be multi-share, and there may be shared toilet facilities and showers.
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
When arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (pronounced 'su wan na poom') in Bangkok proceed to the Arrivals Hall where you can change money into Thai Baht. (You may be approached by nicely dressed, official looking touts offering an expensive limousine service to your hotel; ignore these offers.)
You have three transport options; public bus, the Airport Train & MRT or public taxi. All transportation is located on the 'ground' floor.
Public Bus
The Airport Bus operates 4 bus routes to downtown for a cost of 150 Baht for the entire route. Bus AE4 goes to Hua Lamphong train station. Our hotels are located in the Hua Lamphong area.
The airport is located 30km's away from downtown Bangkok. Approach the taxi counters, advise them where you are going and they will write this information down for you along with the taxis registration details. Taxis should always use the meter and you are required to pay a 50 Baht airport surcharge on top of the metered fee plus any tollway fees (approx 70 Baht depending on the route taken). Total journey will cost between 350 THB – 500 THB, depending on traffic and toll fees. The expressway is substantially faster, so tell the taxi driver to use the expressway, you can say either ""kuen ton-way"" (from 'tollway') or ""kuen taang duan"" in Thai (but most understand Tollway/express way in English).
Airport Train
If you are staying at the Bangkok Centre Hotel you can take the Airport Train. Board the express airport train at a cost of 150 THB to the City Air Terminal; Makkasan. Here you will need to disembark and change to the MRT (subway) Blue line, boarding at Phetchaburi Station. From Pethaburi Station travel to the last stop, Hua Lamphong, and follow the signs at the exit for the Bangkok Centre Hotel.
Arrival Transfers
If you have paid in advance for an arrival transfer, a G Adventures representative will be at the airport to meet you (go to entrance door 3). Look for a driver holding a G Adventures sign with your name. If for any reason you are not met at the airport, please call our local support line. If you are unable to make contact for whatever reason, please make your way to the joining point hotel via taxi.
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned for that day other then your welcome meeting in the evening, so you can arrive at any time.
A G Adventures Representative will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. A welcome note will be left for you in the hotel so you have all the necessary information regarding the meeting time. If you arrive late, s/he will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details.
If you have pre-booked an airport transfer please meet your driver at an ATTA Counter (the Association of Thai Travel Agents) located at door 6 and/or door 10 of the arrival hall (level 2). If for any reason you can not locate your driver please call our emergency transfer phone number at (+66) 081 372 8808. If you have still have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
If your call is specifically concerning Bangkok Airport Transfer complications please call our local G Adventures Transfer provider directly at:+66 81 847 3034 (081 847 3034 from within Thailand) or +66 86 339 5881 (086 339 5881 from within Thailand)
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What you need to bring depends on the trip you have chosen and the countries or regions you are planning to visit. We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as your are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15-20 mintues with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10-15kg/22-30lb. Suitcases are not recommended for G Adventures trips! Most travellers carry a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!) as they need to fit under the beds when travelling on sleeper trains. You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like ipods and mobile phones. If your trip involves overnights in homestays, villages or camping then you usually have the opportunity to rent sleeping bags if need be instead of bringing them with you.
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Light Hiking:
• Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
• Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
• Drybag (Will help keep cameras and essentials dry)
• External battery pack
• Motion sickness tablets
• Sarong
• Snorkel gear (optional) (Only if own equipment is preferred.)
Sleep Sheet and Pillow:
• Sleeping bag liner/sleep sheet
• Travel pillow
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
Note: Please pack clothing for the season in which you will be travelling. From Nov-Feb weather can be cold, so please pack warm clothing. From May-Oct it is the wet season, so please bring waterproof clothing.
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Please note that visas for Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. For the most up to date information please check your Governments Foreign Ministry website or with your travel agent as rules do change.
THAILAND - Most nationalities do not need a visa for Thailand for stays of 30 days or less but if you do they are available on arrival at Bangkok Airport. If staying in Thailand for more than 30 days, you will be required to obtain a tourist visa in advance. Only 15 day tourist visas are issued when entering Thailand overland. New Zealand passport holders do not require a visa if their stay is 90 days or less. For other nationalities, please ask your travel agent.
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
During this tour the local currency you will use is the Thai Baht. As currency exchange rates in South East Asia do fluctuate, we ask that you refer to the following website for the most up to date daily exchange rates: www.xe.com for each of the above mentioned currencies. The best way to carry your money is in debit cards, withdrawing cash in local currencies from ATM machines. ATMs are found throughout South East Asia and will generally accept cards on the Visa and Mastercard networks. It is a great idea to travel with both a Visa and Mastercard if at all possible in case of loss or problems with one card, you will have a back up. Please note, your bank will charge a fee for overseas withdrawals. USD Cash is recommended for times when ATMs are not accessible. You should bring some cash with you for emergency situations (please refer to our trip dossier) but carrying only cash is a high safety risk. ATM card/s and some cash is the ideal mix. Travellers cheques can be tricky, timely and expensive to exchange. While we do not recommend that you bring them as your primary source of funds, it is great to have one or two cheques in case of emergency. Thomas Cook or American Express travellers' cheques in US currency are the easiest to exchange. Cash advances can also be made with some banks but are time consuming and tend to have high fees attached.Credit cards can be used at some upmarket restaurants, and at some larger stores if shopping for big items. If you are bringing US Dollars, please make sure that the notes are new and in good condition. Notes older than 2003, or with any tears or blemishes may not be accepted. Be fussy with your bank when buying cash!
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $250 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Departure Tax is included in all International and Domestic tickets in China, Thailand and Vietnam.
It is customary in Asia to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is expected - though not compulsory - and shows an expression of satisfaction with the people who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $1.5-$3.5 USD per person per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture. Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $20-25 USD per person, per week can be used.
Optional Activities: USD180 for optional activities not included in the trip.
Grand palace (Bangkok) - USD15
Wat Po (Bangkok) - USD3
Klong(Canal) Tour (Bangkok) - Approx $10-30 dependent on numbers
Thai massage (Bangkok) - USD10-30 per hour
Doi Suithep (Chiang Mai) - USD2 (plus transport)
Bicycle tour (Chiang Mai) - USD15-30 for Half Day
Thai Cookery Course (Chiang Mai) - USD30 for Half Day
Kan Toke Traditional Dinner (Chiang Mai) - USD30
Tubing (Khao Sok National Park)- USD10
Waterskiing (Samui) - USD20 for 15 minuutes
Kayaks (Samui) - USD3 p/h
Angthong Marine Park Tours (Samui)- USD50
Scuba diving (Samui) - USD60-80
Ang Thong Marine National Park - kayaking, and snorkelling (Koh Samui) USD 67
Island City Tour - Big Buddha Temple, Chinese temple, 1000 arms goddess, View Point, Grandmother and Grandfather rock, waterfall, mummified monk (Koh Samui) USD 15
Boat tour around Island - Big Buddha Bach, snorkeling at Green Peace Island, Swallows Nest Island, sightseeing and relaxing (Koh Samui) USD 50
Cooking Class (Koh Samui) USD 70
Jungle Safari Tour (Koh Samui) Full Day tour USD 67 and Half Day tour USD 50
All prices are per person (unless stated otherwise), and are subject to change as services are provided by third party operators.
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that sometimes we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. In Asia pharmacies tend to stock the same western drugs as you get at home but they are usually produced locally so please bring the full drug name with you when trying to purchase a prescription drug. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.
Our small group adventures bring together people of all ages. It is very important you are aware that, as a minimum, an average level of fitness and mobility' is required to undertake our easiest programs. Travellers must be able to walk without the aid of another person, climb 3-4 flights of stairs, step on and off small boats, and carry their own luggage at a minimum. Travellers with a pre-existing medical condition are required to complete a short medical questionnaire, which must be signed by their physician. This is to ensure that travellers have the necessary fitness and mobility to comfortably complete their chosen trip. While our CEOs work hard to ensure that all our travellers are catered for equally, it is not their responsibility to help individuals who cannot complete the day's activities unaided. Please refer to the physical ratings in this Trip Details document for more information.
The medical questionnaire can be found online at:
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Please do not buy gems in Bangkok unless you know what you are doing. Even if genuine you should not expect to be able to sell them at home. If you fall victim to a gem scam, we are unable to assist you.
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Through our commitment to responsible tourism we have developed the Planeterra Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of people and communities around the world through support of international charities, local organizations and community projects in the places that we visit on our tours. G Adventures matches all individual donations and pays all administration costs, which means that 100% of each donation is doubled and goes directly to support our projects. For more information about Planeterra and the projects we support, or to make a donation, please visit www.planeterra.org
Planeterra Dollar-A-Day Program
Our Dollar-A-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to help us give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar per day for the duration of their tour. 100% of these proceeds will go directly to support our G Adventures for Good projects.
To participate in this program please indicate at the time of booking that you would like to participate in G Adventures' Dollar-A-Day program, either by clicking the check box online, or by advising your G Adventures specialist or travel agent. (Note: Donation will be charged in the currency of your booking)
In Asia the dress standard is more conservative than it is back home. When packing try to pick loose, lightweight, long clothing that will keep you cool in the usually hot and humid climate of Asian summers. In predominately Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim countries we ask that you dress respectfully and avoid very short shorts/skirts and singlets/tanktops when visiting temples,mosques or other holy sites and Hilltribe Villages. In Southern Thailand topless or nude sunbathing is not allowed or appropriate and in some Muslim villages passengers should swim using a sarong or a long tshirt to cover up their swimsuit.
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Japan celebrates the Premiere of Ferrari California T in Tokyo
Tokyo, 18th April
The Ferrari California T has officially made its debut in Tokyo, the very first appearance in Asia following the International Motor Show of Geneva in March. Over 400 passionate VIP guests attended the Japanese Premiere held in an exclusive location in Tokyo in the beautiful traditional Japanese garden.
"We are very pleased to have the premiere of this latest V8 model with our important guests. Japan is the key market in Far East region for Ferrari, with its long history and strong appreciation for luxury cars. The technology, power and style of this new car will ensure the glorious future of the California model." commented Giuseppe Cattaneo, Managing Director of Ferrari Far East.
The new Ferrari California T is the epitome of elegance, sportiness, versatility and exclusivity that have distinguished every California model since the 1950s. Itboasts singular levels of innovation, most notably in its turbocharged V8, a completely new power unit that, in a world first, successfully combines the performance, torque and sound of a conventional Ferrari engine, with the additional benefit of the fuel efficiency afforded by turbocharging.
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Stoic & Genuine: A preview of the menu at the new Union Station fish house
Update (July 8): Stoic & Genuine will open at 11 a.m. July 9 for lunch service. The Union Station restaurant will serve lunch and dinner seven days a week, open Sunday to Thursday until 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m. The bar will remain open an hour after food service.
The menu includes lobster rolls, Crab Louis, whole Maine lobsters, fried clams, mussels Billi Bi and a raw bar. Drinks options include a granita bar, craft and classic cocktails, estate wines and champagne by the bottle and glass.
Boss Architecture designed an open kitchen with bar seating. A lighted glass wall filled with fishing net floats salvaged from Alaska beaches greets diners and an octopus mural by Denver artist Lui Ferreyra wraps around two walls. Like paneling, sand fencing wraps around the ceiling and walls.
More info: stoicandgenuine.com or 303-640-FISH (3474).
June 10 post: Stoic & Genuine, the new fish house from Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch's team, will open inside Union Station July
8 9, if all goes according to plan. From the press preview lunch held at Rioja on June 10, it looks like they have the menu nailed. Jasinski and chef de cuisine Jorel Pierce have collaborated on a fresh, traditional, yet sophisticated approach to seafood.
Emphasizing oysters, mussels, fish and other swimming things, the restaurant's motto is "No ocean. No worries." The only thing they have to worry about is moving into the space and chilling out, so to speak. The restaurant will seat 62, with patio space for 40 overlooking the fountain, serving lunch and dinner daily.
I'll just come right out and say it: I thought the menu and the execution was sparkling — clean and inspired. I can't wait to dine at the real thing when the historic project opens to the public on July 12.


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Lehigh Valley here we come.
While the Phillies are at home in Citizens Bank Park for games tonight and tomorrow afternoon, four Phillies minor league teams are wrapping up spring training at Carpenter Field.
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs fly north tomorrow and host the Phillies in the first game ever at Coca-Cola Field built in east Allentown. Game time on Sunday is 2:05. Jimmy Rollins will be the first batter in the history of the park. Rest assured, he won't be the final hitter. Game can be seen in the Philly area on CW Philly and heard on radio on WPHT 1210 AM and this website.
The Reading Phillies and Lakewood BlueClaws head north on Monday. The Clearwater Threshers move from Carpenter to Bright House Field on Sunday afternoon. That journey is about 450 feet.
Somewhere around 50-55 players will remain at Carpenter Field as "extended spring training." They will play games against other neighboring minor league extended spring camps starting on April 4. In June, the Phillies two other minor league clubs begin a short season, Williamsport Crosscutters and the Gulf Coast Phillies, who will play their games at Carpenter Field. Signees from the June draft and players in the extended spring training camp will be assigned to Williamsport or Gulf Coast.
Lehigh Valley, Reading, Lakewood and Clearwater start their respective leagues on April 3; Williamsport, June 17 and Gulf Coast, June 19.
Brad Lidge, Scott Mathieson, Francisco Rosario and Mike Zagurski, who are on the disabled list and rehabbing at Bright House Field, worked out in the weight room this morning. Lidge is scheduled to pitch in a minor league AAA game tomorrow morning at Carpenter Field. We'll post a report on Lidge's outing after the 11 a.m. game.
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Good luck w/ your new position, and I look forward to the posts this year. I enjoy reading about your inside perspective and I like when you post the lineup card early. Quick comment on the game Sunday. I'm from the Lehigh Valley and the area is estatic about the Iron Pigs. It's the biggest thing to hit the Valley since I can remember. The Phillies coming to open the park is a class act move by the organization and don't be surprised if they roll out the red carpet upon arrival.


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Rumors of the discovery of the holy grail of Iraq hawks surface once again. I am … how you say? Ah, yes: Skeptical.
An upcoming joint US-Israel report on the September 6 IAF strike on a Syrian facility will claim that former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein transferred weapons of mass destruction to the country, Channel 2 stated Monday.
Furthermore, according to a report leaked to the TV channel, Syria has arrested 10 intelligence officials following the assassination of Hizbullah terror chief Imad Mughniyeh.
Is the suggestion that the facility bombed by the IAF was itself housing Saddam's WMD, or that whatever it was that was inside the building — ballistic missiles, a nuclear reactor, a nuclear weapons factory — was built on the back of transferred technology? (The Syrian structure does date to 2003.) If the former, there's a problem: It's North Korea, not Iraq, that's supposedly responsible for supplying Assad, an allegation most recently repeated just a few days ago in a Japanese paper that claimed to have inside information about Ehud Olmert's conversation with Japan's prime minister on the subject. If the latter, there's another problem: The boxy Syrian structure resembled one of North Korea's gas-graphite reactors, one of the reasons analysts thought it was a nuke facility. If it was actually just a warehouse, that's a mighty unfortunate coincidence for Assad. Still, it's worth re-reading the 2004 NYT op-ed by Mahdi Obeidi, former chief of Saddam's centrifuge program, about what Iraq had and didn't have and how quickly they could have put Humpty Dumpty back together if they needed to:
Iraqi scientists had the knowledge and the designs needed to jumpstart the program if necessary. And there is no question that we could have done so very quickly… Had Saddam Hussein ordered it and the world looked the other way, we might have shaved months if not years off our previous efforts.
As I say, I'm skeptical (and have been for awhile) but it's worth flagging on a slow news night while we wait for the report.


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Apple using the DMCA to stop early sales of iOS 6.
The infamous Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown process gets quite a bit of press when content owners such as movie studios and record companies use it to take infringing copies of films or music offline. The safe harbor provisions of the DMCA are at the heart of content-distribution platforms' defenses against infringement occasioned by users of the platform. (Think Viacom v. YouTube.)
Apple reminds us, however, that the DMCA gives all copyright owners — not just those who own copyrights in content — a mechanism for getting infringing works off the internet. According to this piece on Engadget, Apple has been contacting hosting providers of sites that offer unauthorized copies of the forthcoming iOS 6 for sale.
So the DMCA, acting in the name of copyright protection, provides a remedy for software providers to keep the clamps on parties who may have access to software for their own use (in this case, iOS developers) but go outside the bounds of such use and offer the technology for sale to others.


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Really strong, especially the "Mean Streets" character intro beats that lock our attention in. There's a load of detail put into this that jumps out on the second read…
This is starting to threaten "finest hour", Josh… please don't make me wait a month for more.
The color is beautiful!
Also, I'm so glad you've started here, explaining why people stayed. Great tension!
Hey Josh.
Great start. I can see you put a lot of work into this, and I look forward to reading it all.
Have fun!
This reads like something that's been given a lot of care and consideration. I'm feeling in safe hands and eager to read more.
Nice comic. I hate to be a nitpicker, but NO ONE was thinking about this storm coming to New Orleans until Friday. All the projections were Tampa and then Florida panhandle and then Alabama. It wasn't until Friday evening that the projections changed to New Orleans.
Looking good. It really freaked me out to see the dude from Calhoun Superette! All the local specifics are very nice.
I look forward to reading more. . . thanks for putting this up, Smith!
Cade Roux, Thanks for pointing out the timeline inaccuracies. I feel it's pretty important to get the details right, so in the spirit of the constantly updateable www-world we live in, I've made changes to a couple of panels. Read Chapter 1 again and see what you think.
What an excellent rendering of Galatoire's ex-waiter Gilberto Eyzaguirre and New Orleans Social Monologist Gadfly, Dr. Brobson Lutz!
I love how one or two panels give us intro and insight for each person…I can't help wondering what mine would be…
I'm really enjoying this. Page 9 didn't work for me though. Hopefully it's just a problem with my browser.
Josh: Very inspired! I'm instantly engaged. I don't know if I can wait another month for the next chapter. I love the idea of telling the story of Katrina through the lives of particular people (seemingly random, everyday kind of folks - will they be linked in future chapters? - can't wait to find out!) who experienced it right in the heart of it. I already feel I know some of the characters — especially Denise and Hamid. Keep 'em coming!
John, Thanks for pointing out the bad p. 9. It's now back up.
will be back to follow this.very good start.thank you,a very unusual but gripping way to tell yet another one of our stories.you've already got me hooked.
i love the art style. its looking to be a fascinating story.
Great beginnings. Wonderful work. Itching to read more!
I love the simplicity of the art, yet there is still so much detail. Each panel has so much to look at. The stories are great. It's such a ideal way to bring this information about Katrina to a younger audience. Can't wait to read more!
Hey what's famous writer Margaret Atwood doing visiting Hamid's shop?
Great comic!
This comic is dissapointing and leaves in a lot of product placement. Tasteless
I loved the bobble that said "crap", because if it floods it will defiantly hit the first floor.Also, whoever said that probably knows that they have to pack everything and move it upstairs, so that it won't get wet. I also like the detail put to the house; it really makes you feel like you are there.
I love how the waiter, he is all worried about the hurricane, and is informing his costumers about it. Everyone at the restaurant looks happy, and no concern at all, even knowing that it hit Florida, no reaction happening. Also, I love the detail put to every person in the restaurant, and the reflection of the doctor in the mirror make it more real. Also, the response given back to the waiter seams to calm about it. It's a 4 or 5 category, a lot of damage could happen.
I love how the football players handle the situation as just another snow day or something. I'm sure the schools there were out of service long after Katrina struck.
A lot of effort is put into describing each character, and each one of their personalities at the beginning is well conveyed. From the carefree doctor, to the young couple.
This is a really nice depection of New Orleans which helps me better visualize the scene.
it was boring
i could do better with my eyes closed
they have to pack everything and move it upstairs, so that it won't get wet.
Là thể hiện các không gian 3 chiều trong công ty tư vấn thiết kế xây dựng trình.
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A crudely assembled bomb has exploded at a GAA ground in Northern Ireland but caused only minor damage, police said.
A window was broken and an outside wall scorched at the Cloney Gaels premises in Ahoghill in Co Antrim. The suspected pipe bomb was removed for further examination.
Ballymena Borough SDLP councillor Declan O'Loan said a pipe, two batteries and timers were found by a member of the club this morning after a neighbour heard up to three bangs.
Mr O'Loan said: "This was a real bomb which damaged the building and could have caused serious injury or death to anyone handling it.
"I have no doubt that it was a deliberate attack on a GAA club from a loyalist source."
It exploded at the Acorn community centre housing the Cloney Rural Development Association within the club grounds.
Mr O'Loan added: "Those who made and placed this bomb are deeply misguided. The GAA plays a proud and valued part in community life.
"It merits gratitude and support and not attack. Such an attack causes fear and apprehension and works against everything positive which I and others are working for locally."
A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) spokeswoman said: "We are attending a security alert on the Crosskeys Road in relation to a suspicious object."
She added: "It is a crude bomb-type device. It caused scorch damage to the outside wall of the building and also a broken window. It has been taken away for examination."


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It Is All About BTC, LTC, ETH, ZEC mining as well as other alternative crypto currencies
It seems that many users are having trouble understanding what is the actual hashrate they get from their 5-chip Gridseed ASIC miners, the reason for that is partly related to how the Gridseeds are handles in different miner software and the difference in what is being reported. We are starting with the bfgminer 3.10.0 with Gridseed support running a single unit – see the screenshot above as the example that we are going to talk about. Note that the bfgminer has just been started and there are 11 accepted shares, 2 rejected and 0 hardware errors. The first number showing 361.2 KHS is the local hashrate of the miner (running at 850 MHz), this is calculated based on the frequency the miner is running at and is the hashrate that you should be getting in ideal conditions, however normally the conditions differ. The actual hashrate you are getting is the third number, the one we have marked in red, so that you can clearly see what we are talking about. That third number shows the actual hashrate based on the number of accepted shares and their difficulty, it takes into account the rejected shares and the hardware errors you get. The number is calculated as an average since you have started the miner software. The question that you are probably going to ask is why if in ideal conditions we should be getting 361.2 KHS here we have 426.7 KHS as actual hashrate. The reason for that lies in the fact that we just had 11 shares accepted and we had luck so that their difficulty was below the average, so the reported hashrate is averaged over a very short period of time and is not what we should be getting in the long run. You need to leave the miner run for a longer time in order to have a better representation of the actual hashrate you will be getting, but in the long run you are most likely going to get a result that is a bit lower than the optimal value of 361.2 KHS.
In the second example we are going to be looking at cgminer 3.7.2 modified to support Gridseed. In the example above we have a single miner overclocked to run at 950 MHz and the software miner has been running for a few hours already. Again the first number that shows 404.3 KHS is the theoretical hashrate in ideal conditions that is based on the operating frequency of the miner. The second number that we have marked with red is the actual hashrate that we are getting with this ASIC device running cgminer. The second number takes into account the time the miner is running, the number of accepted shares and their difficulty, the number of rejected shares and the hardware errors the device is getting. So instead of 404.3 KHS the actual hashrate we are getting is 401.5 KHS in this case and this is the result we are getting with the cgminer running for 4 hours.
If we take a look at the hashrate reported by the pool for the Gridseed ASIC miner using the cgminer example above we can see that the pool reports 398.46 KHS and not 401.5 KHS. The number of submitted shares and rejected ones reported by the pool is also different. The reason for that is that the pool statistics has been reset about 8 hours before starting the miner and the statistics in cgminer is for about 4 hours only. The reported actual hashrate of cgminer is based on 4 hours of running, however the reported hashrate by the pool is based only on the shares submitted in the past 1 hour. Different mining pools base their average hashrate on the number of shares submitted in the last X minutes and that period can vary between 1 minute to 1 hour or even more. And as with the software miners not being able to report very adequate hashrate in just a minute or two, if the pool reports hashrate based on the shares submitted over a short period of time it might be reporting lower or higher values that are not close to the real one. Looking at the right number in bfgminer or cgminer should give you a pretty good idea on the actual hashrate you are getting, also pools that average hashrate over a longer period of time such as at least 5 or 10 minutes can be used to give you a good idea.
The first miner available with support for the Gridseed ASIC devices was a modified version of cpuminer that however does not report local or actual hashrate as that software miner does not keep statistics for the number of accepted and rejected shares, neither does take into account the hardware errors produced by the device. So it reports a hashrate of 0 all of the time, even though it is actually working, the only way to find what is the actual hashrate if using cpuminer is to look at the hashrate reported by the pool.


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1.6mm (14g) Titanium Internally Threaded Fuchsia Flower
|This pretty floral attachment is for 1.6mm (or 14 gauge) internally threaded body jewellery such as barbells or labret studs, it is made out of Grade 23 Titanium and the thread on them is 1.2mm thick.
Internally threaded jewellery is very popular in body piercing because it is easy to insert and less likely to cause any irritation when fitted because the whole bar is smooth and the thread is on the end.
This design is a pretty 6 petal flower with stunning deep pink (fuchsia) crystals and a contrasting sapphire blue centre gem set in Titanium, it is very unusual and looks amazing in piercings.
Available in the following Titanium colours - Highly Polished, Bronze, Brown, Ice Blue, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Rose Gold, Peach, Pink, Purple, 2 Tone Purple Blue, Teal or Green
Measuring Your Piercing - Jewellery Measuring Guide
Wearing the correct size of body jewellery is very important. If you wear a size that is too small it could easily irritate or hurt your piercing. If your jewellery is too big it can easily catch your clothes resulting in a damaged piercing.
The measurements to consider with each piece of jewellery are as follows:
Length / Diameter of the jewellery. (A / B in the diagram above)
The above example pictures show you the measurements that you need to take for a Banana Bar, a Ball Closure Ring (BCR), a Barbell and a Labret. Only measure a piece of jewellery that currently fits you correctly.
An alternative method is to directly measure your piercing between both holes using a ruler, although this can sometimes be difficult on your own.
Thickness / Gauge of the jewellery (C in the diagram)
The most common sizes are as follows:
* Navel, Tongue and Nipple jewellery - 1.6mm (or 14 Gauge)
* Eyebrow - 1.2mm (16 Gauge)
* Nose - 1.0mm (18 Gauge)
* Labret piercings are usualy either 1.2mm (16 Gauge) or 1.6mm (14 Gauge)
These are the the standard thicknesses of body jewellery that we sell, so unless you have an unusual piercing, you do not have to worry about this measurement.
We often get asked what are the sizes of jewellery in my country. In Europe thickness is shown in mm but in other parts of the world people use gauge. The following table should help you convert the sizes.
Thickness Conversion
* 1mm = 18 gauge
* 1.2mm = 16 gauge
* 1.6mm = 14 gauge
* 2mm = 12 gauge
* 2.4mm = 10 gauge
* 3.2mm = 8 gauge
* 4mm = 6 gauge
* 5mm = 4 gauge
* 6mm = 2 gauge
* 8mm = 0 gauge
Length/Diameter Conversion
* 6mm = 1/4"
* 8mm = 5/16"
* 10mm = 3/8"
* 11mm = 7/16"
* 12mm = 1/2"
* 14mm = 9/16"
* 16mm = 5/8"
* 18mm = 11/16"
* 19mm = 3/4"
* 21mm 13/16"
Crystal and Materials Colour Charts
Please note that these colours are shown to give an indication of the colour of the jewellery but slight colour variations do occur occasionally. Not all designs are available in all colours.


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Johnny Weir & Tara Lipinski, from rink to red carpet
The clothes! The hair! The attitude! And that's just the NBC commentators. Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski will trade the ice rink in Sochi for the red carpet in Hollywood this weekend, showing off their couture commentating skills.
The toast of the Winter Olympics figure skating telecasts from Sochi, Weir and Lipinski join Access Hollywood's lineup Sunday for Oscar see-and-be-seen duty, the "Access" producers announced Tuesday. (They also worked with NBC Studios' Access Hollywood in Sochi.)
Take the increased exposure as a hint that NBC knows what they have in these Olympians: potential younger-skewing hosts for the 2018 Games to enliven the proceedings. The long-range tryouts continue.


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I think the world would be a much better place if the majority of its citizens would realise that religion is a dirty, filthy, evil, immoral and dangerous habit. In order to encourage people who engage in it to give it up (and to discourage others), they ought to be made to feel guilty and ashamed and should be forced to do it in private/secret so that good moral and praisworthy people would not have to witness such degrading behaviour. Their filthy and violent religious literature should be controlled (perhaps burned) and the depiction of religious practices, and perhaps even discussion thereof in the electronic media, should be strictly censored to protect children. Parents who subject their children to religion should be charged and convicted of child abuse. Perhaps this abominable and dangerous behavior could even be criminalised so that its sordid practitioners are driven deep underground where they and their evil heros such as Ted Haggard, Jerry Falwell and Osamar Bin Laden belong. Absolute vermin! We could isolate them on islands or construct special camps for them where they could be held until a final...
Ok ... yes, I'm kidding/[ph]antasizing. But these thoughts can give a sort of perverse pleasure - especially to those of us who have sufferred at the hands of the religious and been traumatised by their bigotry. I imagine the pleasure I speak of is a bit like christian and muslim fundies enjoyng the spectacle of unbelievers burning in hell. Very naughty!
I'd like to read your naughty fantasies about how we could make the world a better place. Let's have some fun in here! Perhaps give the fundies, who sometime come in here on hit and run forays, pause for thought by talking in language they understand; by holding a mirror up to them.
Or is that forbidden fruit?
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"New Moon" is coming to DVD and Blu-Ray on March 20.
The Saturday release date will allow for midnight release parties at retailers across the country.
The home release of the box office hit will bridge the gap between the theatrical release of "New Moon" last November and the next film in "The Twilight Saga," "Eclipse," which is due June 30.
"New Moon" earned over $142 million during its first weekend in theaters — the third-biggest debut ever.
Among the DVD and Blu-Ray release's special features are an audio commentary from director Chris Weitz and editor Peter Lambert, a six-part documentary on the making of the film, behind the scenes footage with soundtrack band Muse and three music videos.
"Twilight," the first film in the series, was the top-selling DVD of 2009.
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Garters in the winter
Oh look, it's Taylor Momsen walking around New York trying to give you a glimpse of her snatch. You like the garters? She thinks she's so punk as f-ck, non? Taylor was heading to set on Gossip Girl.
I was agonising with my friend LB this weekend about my New York wardrobe. Here in Vancouver we can wear Converse year round. And I do. It's been nearly 10 years since moving from Toronto. We layer on the West Coast. Jacek doesn't own a sweater. I only have 1 turtleneck. We don't need huge coats and boots. So clothes-wise, I thought we'd be a little unprepared if there's a winter blast while we're in NYC and Toronto over the holidays.
Stupid me. Stressing over nothing.
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SOYA NSW celebrates its Patronal Feast
On Saturday, 22 March 2014, the Serbian Orthodox Youth Association of Australia and New Zealand (SOYA) marked its Patronal Feast, St Nicholai of Zhicha at the St Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church and Community Centre in Blacktown. The cutting of the Festal Bread was celebrated by Fr Miodrag Peric, Dean of the New South Wales Deanery, representing His Grace Bishop Irinej of Australia and New Zealand, together with Fr Srboljub Miletich from the Rooty Hill parish of St Stephen, and Fr Djordje Veselinovic, SOYA NSW Spiritual Advisor and host priest. Present also was the SOYA National President, Pedja Srebro. The tireless members of the local "Mother Jugovich" Circle of Serbian Sisters prepared a lovely lenten meal that was enjoyed by all present.During the course of the day, the SOYA NSW members held their annual assembly and elected the following officers:
Coordinator - Angela Ostojic
Secretary - Aleksander Ostojic
PR Officer - Dragan Veselinovic
Event Officer - Maja Gnjatovic
Education Officer - Nikola Popovic
PR Assistant - Aleksandra Popovic
Event Assistant - Tijana Petrovic
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According to National President Pedja, the majority of those elected are in their early 20's, and he is looking forward to seeing them bring something fresh and new to SOYA NSW.
If anyone ages 18 to 35 is interested in becoming a member of SOYA, which is under the patronage of the Metropolitanate of Australia and New Zealand of the Serbian Orthodox Church, membership forms can be accessed at www.soya.org.au.


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In the days before stadiumsSecond time I saw U2. The stage had only one backdrop of the WAR album cover and an atmosphere of 10,000, yet there were only three or four hundred fans there...I was at the front with my arms flung onto the stage. Bono was at his very best. Climbing onto the balcony and nearly falling off Edge's amp on the way back down. A lot of white flag waving and then BANG...Sunday Bloody Sunday for the first time. The best was yet to come...An Cat Dubh simply put you under a spell and 11 O'Clock TT was just amazing. There were no synths, just 1 guitar, 1 bass, 1 drummer and a singer. This gig was one of those where the whole crowd was dripping with sweat and bouncing up and down. U2 won over a lot of new fans on this tour and the album WAR hadn't even been released yet It was in the days when you actually got to meet the band afterwards, if you were daft enough to wait around in the freezing cold. They must have been knackered, yet they had a word for everybody who stayed to meet them (my signed Boy T-shirt is my prize possession. Not because I'm some saddo, but because I can remember that night still...I'll never get to see U2 perform as close to the crowd again). Simply brilliant


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ENGS 104: Optimization Methods for Engineering Applications
An introduction to various methods of optimization and their uses in modern engineering. Students will learn to formulate and analyze optimization problems and apply optimization techniques in addition to learning the basic mathematical principles on which these techniques are based. Topic coverage includes linear programming, nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, combinatorial optimization and Monte Carlo methods.


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Sorta like a wine rack but for bath towels. I think these towels look SO cute rolled up and put in these diagonal shelves. Cute idea!
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Bath Towel Rack
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Backyard Inspiration
{Centsational Girl} really is amazing isn't she!
I mean, are you kidding me with this backyard!?
I want it so bad!
This is just such an inviting outdoor space!
I love it!
Visit {Centsational Girl} for all the details on how to make your own space just like this one.
Monday, April 16, 2012
I just love this style this time of year. Love the subtle nautical hints on this table. Cute idea to put rope in vases.
My favorite style of home. American as it gets. I love this beachy look.
Love the navy stripes all over anything right now. It makes an especially cute bathroom, though. Love that starfish hangin out, too. Fun idea for a towel rack: a ladder.
Love the framed sun dials. Simple and yet so stylish.
Sea shells make such good shelf fillers.
I really love the use of lanterns on this wall. Also the beach sign. That combined with all the baskets and urns is just terrific! Especially the basket full of straw hats down there.
This might be the exact same bathroom at a different angle. I love the starfish on the walls! I even like the wall paneling in this room. I guess this is a great decorating scheme for a room with paneling. If you don't like the color you can always paint it white and get an instant beachy feel.
Love the huge rope hangin out up there.
Happy Spring!
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Wedding Rings
I just love this photograph. Cute idea for a wedding picture. Notice, the rings are sitting on top of the wedding announcement. Love this.
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Press Forward and Be Steadfast Lesson Handout
"Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life."
And we talked about what each action means. So, the kids would understand exactly what they need to be doing to get to the ultimate goal of eternal life.
For "steadfast" I used {this object lesson from Jenny Smith}.
Then I gave them Everlasting Gobstoppers to represent (everlasting) Eternal Life.
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Happy Easter
Kind of in love with these Happy Easter eggs from {Potterybarn}
They look so cute out there hanging on that tree!
They look cute hanging on these branches over the table, too.
Love em.
And they sell little eggs at craft shops. How easy would it be to paint or stamp some letters on em?
Happy Easter!
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Sep 11, 2012 | ISBN 9781590175774
"Young Man with a Horn is a great book, beautifully conceived and masterfully written. There is little else that can be said in praise of any book." – New York Amsterdam News
"The Young Man with a Horn is the story of a musician, a swing trumpeter who lives only for the pounding rhythms in his blood. Yet despite its subject matter, it is not the fragment of fervid impressionism that the jazz age used to produce; despite the irrationalism of swing, the book itself is a clear-minded, informed, coldly rational study of a swing-addict." –The New York Times
"Young Man with a Horn is practically perfect. You feel, and feel deeply, the atmosphere Baker describes, the music Rick and his friends make, the fanatic devotion of artists who can't take their music or leave it but must take it and take it hard. Between the lines Baker somehow gets a great many true things said about American life, its tempo, its elements of frustration, its unique and unquestioning vitality." —Clifton Fadiman, The New Yorker
"I first read this book when I was twelve. I loved it because it did not condescend or sugarcoat. It took me inside the music—it made me want to find an instrument and learn it." —Jesse Kornbluth


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Our two-person two person team handles all the design, development, marketing, social media, search engine optimization, business development and advertising sales to create a valuable interactive community for Lake Eufaula residents, weekenders and visitors. Our initial goal was was to connect Lake Eufaula real estate buyers and sellers as well as vacation rental owners and vacationers. We've since expanded to include news, events, weather, lake levels and business information. Many times we rely on local experts to contribute news and event information. We've also launched additional lake sites under the parent company, Lakehub.com.
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I spend a lot of time in chat these days, and only pop over to a site when I have a question, or see something in the feed reader that I want to answer. This sometimes causes my inbox to have lots of replys that I would have liked to see earlier. I don't usually pop out of the chat screen, using the handy sidebar to navigate to different rooms.
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Don't know if anyone can help me with this.
My pc's usb ports are malfunctioning.
I have determined that there is power in the ports, due to that when I connect my cellphone (Sony Ericsson W810i) to the port, it asks me if I want to switch to transfer mode or stay in phone mode. It also starts charging the batery. So there must be power on the ports.
Windows just does not pick up any device I connect on the usb.
Even my memory stick does not get picked up.
I have formated and reinstalled windows...user service pack 2...and still nothing.
I have reverted back to my original bios version....still nothing.
I downloaded drivers from alover the net...still nothing...
I downloaded the latest drivers for the mobo....still nothing....
In device management, Windows reports that all my Usb drivers and ports are working correctly
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Intel Bayfiled mobo D865GBF
1GB Ram. (4 x 256 chips)
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Welcome to the web site of the Computer History Museum's Software Preservation Group (formerly Software Collection Committee, or SCC)!
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Learn how to contact each ARDA department.
Click here to view ARDA's staff by name.
We are happy to share the latest research from
our State of the Vacation Timeshare Industry: United States Study 2017 Edition. It
shows the strength and resiliency of the timeshare industry after another year
of growth in 2016. Here are a few of the highlights.
In 2016:
There were some other interesting facts as well:
For more
details, check out our infographic and for a copy of the full State of the Industry Study,
visit www.arda.org/foundation.
to the newly released 2016 Worldwide
Shared Vacation Ownership Report from the ARDA International Foundation (AIF) conducted
by Oxford Economics and Leger, the international timeshare industry
is a dynamic industry that spans the globe, and this extensive survey of shared
vacation ownership resorts worldwide has once again revealed the industry to be
formidable in size, diverse in makeup and optimistic about its future.
over 5,300 shared vacation ownership resorts in 121 different countries around
the world and comprised of more than 527,000 units, the global timeshare
industry has become an economic force that is diverse and steadily rising in ownership:
An Economic Force:
Steadily Rising Ownership:
success of the shared vacation ownership resorts around the world have led to
an even more promising future. The
shared vacation industry is on pace to add 91 new properties in 2017 and
beyond, which will add nearly 7,300 total units for new investors to enjoy the
timeshare industry, no matter where they are located.
more details, see ARDA's infographic and for a copy of the full study,
visit www.arda.org/foundation.
Since its inception, ARDA has been well-known for its
tremendous advocacy efforts for the timeshare industry and consumers. These
efforts stem from ARDA's foundation of legislative and regulatory procedures
that protect consumers, which were established in the early 1980s. Even before
those laws and regulations took effect, the industry saw the importance of
having rules and standards to govern themselves by, and took appropriate steps
to regulate their own business endeavors. By laying that groundwork, the
industry created a product in which consumers are protected and a competitive
industry platform was established. This consumer-led approach has built a loyal
customer base of more than nine million timeshare owners in the United States
To provide even more consumer focus, the ARDA-Resort Owners'
Coalition (ARDA-ROC) – an alliance of more than 1.6 million timeshare owners,
developers and resort managers – was established to advocate for public policy
positions that protect the interests of individual timeshare owners, preserve
the integrity of vacation products, and enhance the vacation purchase. This
alliance has enabled ARDA-ROC to unite owners in support of legislative and
regulatory policies that empower the timeshare industry to continue to provide
high-quality vacation products that remain accessible and affordable to
Over the years, ARDA and ARDA-ROC have worked together on numerous
pieces of legislation that help protect the consumer, as well as allow the
vacation ownership industry to flourish. Recently, the ARDA and ARDA-ROC
Government Affairs team has experienced a couple of "big wins" with Florida and
South Carolina legislation.
Florida has been a leader in the development of timeshare as
a vacation option since the industry's earliest days. The state has been a
bellwether for advancements to the industry's product, structure and
regulation, especially when dealing with lifecycle issues for older resorts.
Dozens of legacy resorts in Florida, and a corresponding
estimated 300,000 owners, have timeshare plans that are set to expire within
the next few years. In many cases, little or no guidance has been made
available to these resorts to continue operation, or simply transition into the
next phase of their lifecycle.
The ARDA and ARDA-ROC Government Affairs team worked with
government leaders in the state to provide legislation that supports
sustainable tools for legacy resorts and their owners. Signed into law on May
23, 2017, the new legislation will allow timeshare Homeowners' Associations
(HOAs) to effectively manage terminated resorts, provide reasonable processes
for older resorts to continue to thrive, and clarify the property rights of
timeshare owners.
South Carolina
Timeshare owners in South Carolina felt the need for better
consumer protections against deceptive companies, especially within the
secondary market. Owners that have fallen victim to these companies are
defrauded out of thousands of dollars for services that were never completed.
Scams in the timeshare secondary market not only hurt owners, but owners'
associations and damage the credibility of the entire industry as well.
The ARDA-ROC Government Affairs team won the battle for
greater protections for South Carolina timeshare owners on May 22, 2017. The new
law addresses the deceptive business practices of fraudulent companies by
creating a clear standard of business conduct for resale companies in the
state, as well as establishing increased contract requirements, escrow
protections, and enforcement provisions for offenders.
This win adds to ARDA-ROC's history of success in resale and
transfer legislation. ARDA-ROC has also introduced, passed, or supported resale
and transfer company legislation in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida,
Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virginia, and West
Continued Advocacy
ARDA and ARDA-ROC continue to make advocacy for owners and
the industry a top priority and work tirelessly to ensure that the vacation
ownership product and the competitive landscape it is within remain protected.
For more information on ARDA and ARDA-ROC's Government
Affairs wins, visit www.arda.org/government-affairs.
In the quest for younger
buyers, let's remind them that timeshare was the original sharing economy product.
As the market opportunity for new
buyers shifts to younger millennials, it may be time to capitalize on what they
already know and embrace: the sharing economy. Timeshare is the original
product in today's popular sharing economy. This phenomenon is defined
as an economic model in which individuals are able to borrow or rent
assets owned by someone else. Some of the sharing economy brands that might pop
into your head right away are Uber, Lyft or Airbnb – but none of these
businesses can say they were the first.
Not only was the timeshare industry the first but it also remains the
best shared economy product in the hospitality industry. According to Gail
Mandel, president and CEO of Wyndham Destination Network, "Travelers booking
through peer-to-peer listing sites (like Airbnb or HomeAway) have virtually no
guarantees about what they will find upon arrival, who their hosts are, and if
the properties meet safety and cleanliness standards"
In fact, a recent study by Hotel
News Now revealed that 67.6% of users don't trust renting a room in someone
else's house. Of course, this isn't the case with timeshare—our resorts pride
themselves on providing guests the highest quality services and luxurious
amenities. Timeshare brands have built strong reputations through reviews,
photos, complete information, responsive platforms and a coherent and steady on-line
And now with timeshare owners
becoming younger (30% of new owners are millennials), a sharing economy is
something they can relate to, helping change the perception of what a "normal"
timeshare owner may look like. The timeshare and exchange model is actually
quite appealing to millennials, which makes sense when you think about the fact
that they are more interested in travel and experiences than past generations
and are already so comfortable with different sharing economy businesses, according
to Mandel.
Focusing on the new generation of
timeshare owners through something that they are already very familiar with can
help to attract new, younger families to invest in timeshare. And with using
the clear advantages the industry has over peer-to-peer rentals timeshare can
capitalize even further on being in the shared economy – which it has been
doing ever since the beginning.
Copyright 2014. American Resort Development Assoc. All rights reserved.


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One of the new features included in PowerPoint 2010 is the ability to broadcast a PowerPoint presentation over the web, all from within PowerPoint using no software other than Powerpoint.
This is a great way to throw together a quick webinar or teleconference. It's dead simple for the presenter and it requires no installation or registration for the attendees. All they need to do is click a unique link that you send them and they are watching. They don't even need to have PowerPoint installed on their computer, just a browser (MAC or Windows).
Step One
Open a PowerPoint presentation in PowerPoint 2010.
Step Two
Click the Slideshow tab and choose Broadcast Slide Show.
Step Three
In the next window, click Start Broadcast.
Note: From this point on, you'll need a Windows Live ID. If you already use Hotmail, Messenger or own an XBox, you should already have one of these. If not, sign up for Windows Live now.
Step Four
PowerPoint will give you a link that you can share with remote viewers. You can either copy and paste it into an email, tweet or whatever or you can click Send in an email… to automatically open up a new Outlook message with the link embedded.
Step Five
Click Start Slide Show when you're ready. Note, if you're going to be broadcasting this later, you can X out of this window for now.
When you're in Broadcast View, you can't make any changes to your PowerPoint presentation, but you can edit some of the broadcast options, such as the resolution. You can also send additional invitations from here.
Step Six
Attendees need only to open the link you sent them in their browser to join. If they join before the slideshow begins, they'll see a screen that says Waiting for broadcast to begin…
When you begin the slideshow on your end, they'll see your PowerPoint slides as you go through them.
Overall, this is an incredibly simple way to put together a rudimentary webcast, webinar, live broadcast or whatever you want to call it. You can even use this via a SharePoint server if you want to present internally. There are some limitations however that you should be aware of.
Given the above limitations, I'm not sure when you'd want to use this in lieu of a service like Join.Me, which is free and features a free conference call bridge line as well. Coupled with Google Voice Chat, you can have a 100% free conference/webinar with join.me. The quality may be a wee bit better with the built-in PowerPoint broadcast, and it's a little bit tidier in terms of showing attendees the presentation without giving them a glimpse of your desktop, but overall, join.me is far more versatile and feature-rich. But if you're looking for alternatives, the PowerPoint 2010 Broadcast Slide Show feature is pretty groovy.
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