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Set 1: Llama, Guelah Papyrus, Rift, Stash, Reba, My Friend, My Friend[1], Uncle Pen, Sample in a Jar, I Didn't Know[2], David Bowie[3]
Set 2: Buried Alive > Halley's Comet > It's Ice > Bouncing Around the Room, Chalk Dust Torture, The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday > Avenu Malkenu > The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday > Mike's Song > I Am Hydrogen > Weekapaug Groove, Hold Your Head Up > Cracklin' Rosie > Hold Your Head Up, Poor Heart > Golgi Apparatus
Encore: The Squirming Coil, Carolina
[1] Beginning featured Trey on acoustic guitar.
[2] Fish on trombone.
[3] All Fall Down signal in intro.
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The government failed to deliver on President Viktor Yanukovych's promises to investigate official harassment of news media and ensure justice in the 2000 murder of online journalist Georgy Gongadze. Prosecutors indicted former President Leonid Kuchma on abuse-of-office charges in connection with the Gongadze slaying, alleging that he had ordered subordinates to silence the journalist. But after the Constitutional Court found that a key audiotape was inadmissible, a trial court in Kyiv dismissed the case in December. The ongoing trial of Aleksei Pukach, the former Interior Ministry general charged with strangling Gongadze, was marked by irregularities, delays, and secrecy. The developments were seen as significant setbacks in the fight against impunity. As in past years, the domestic press faced persistent danger as reporters endured threats, physical attacks, and censorship. Investigators reported no progress in the case of Vasyl Klymentyev, an editor who went missing in 2010 after reporting on alleged local corruption. Kharkiv-based cable television carriers stopped carrying programming from the independent news outlet ATN in August, according to press reports. ATN said regional authorities pressured the carriers to drop its critical news coverage.
The Institute of Mass Information, a Kyiv-based press freedom group, documented at least a dozen assaults directly related to journalism. Ukrainian officials, however, appeared to play down the incidence of anti-press violence. Addressing parliament in March, Interior Minister Anatoly Mogilev told lawmakers that the vast majority of attacks against journalists were not work-related, according to local press reports.
Kuchma was long accused of having ordered Gongadze's murder, but it took prosecutors more than a decade to indict the former leader. In September 2010, investigators announced that the late Interior Minister Yuri Kravchenko had ordered the killing. Kravchenko was found dead in 2005 with two gunshot wounds to the head. Authorities said Kravchenko had committed suicide, a claim greeted at the time with wide skepticism.
Gongadze case timeline:
September 16, 2000: Gongadze was abducted and murdered outside Kyiv.
October 2003: Prosecutors charged Interior Ministry Gen. Aleksei Pukach; he fled after his release on appeal.
March 2008: Three police officers were convicted in Gongadze murder.
July 2009: Pukach was arrested in northwestern Ukraine; his trial started in July 2011.
March 2011: Prosecutors indicted Kuchma on "abuse of office" charges.
December 2011: A Kyiv district court dropped charges against Kuchma, saying that evidence in the case against him had been illegally obtained.
In April, a court convicted two defendants in the March 2010 assault on Vasyl Demyaniv, editor of the independent newspaper Kolomyiskiy Vestnik, press reports said. The court declared robbery the motive. Demyaniv decried the verdict, telling reporters the defendants were innocent and that he was attacked in retaliation for his critical reporting on local government in the western city of Kolomyya. Journalists have pointed to broad impunity in anti-press attacks, an assertion supported by CPJ research on journalist murders.
Justice in Ukrainian journalist murders:
5: Journalist murders since 1992
3: Cases with no convictions, complete impunity
2: Cases in which assailants were convicted, but no masterminds
0: Cases in which both assailants and masterminds were convicted
Authorities reported no progress in the disappearance of Klymentyev, editor of the Kharkiv-based newspaper Novyi Stil, who was last seen on August 11, 2010. At least three other journalists for Ukrainian news outlets have gone missing since 1996, according to CPJ research.
The independent broadcasters TVi and Channel 5 said they would appeal Ukraine's politicized denial of broadcast frequencies by bringing a case to the European Court of Human Rights. The broadcasters alleged that Valery Khoroshkovsky, head of Ukraine's National Security Service, had improperly influenced the decision in order to benefit a rival company, the Inter Media Group. News accounts said Inter Media was owned by Khoroshkovsky and run by his wife.
Timeline of a broadcast battle:
January 2010: In a national tender overseen by government regulators, TVi won 33 broadcast frequencies, and Channel 5 was awarded 26 frequencies.
April 2010: Inter Media Group disputed the results in court and asked that they be revoked.
June 2010: A district court in Kyiv stripped TVi and Channel 5 of the frequencies.
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- 77% of investors responding to the survey define themselves as "net buyers" of healthcare real estate
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Public and private sector labor unions are a crucial part of the heart and soul of our nation. Today, they are as important as ever to improve and protect the wages, benefits, working conditions, rights, and safety and health of all workers — union and nonunion alike. In some countries, a strong labor union can literally mean the difference between life and death for workers who speak out against unfair treatment and exploitation. In today's economy, international labor solidarity and global support for unions is critical.
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There are two key ingredients for democracies to survive and flourish: freedom of the press and free trade unions. Today, these freedoms are under heavy attack, and there is a frightening chance that the United States could transform into a plutocracy or an autocracy if those freedoms are lost. That is why for more than 30 years Corporate Campaign, Inc. (CCI) has stood solidly behind organized labor and fought side by side with workers and their unions to help create a more just workplace and world. CCI has also worked with others, including human rights, health and environmental advocates.
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Labor's downward spiral began in 1981 when President Ronald Reagan fired air traffic controllers, members of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO). The attacks on labor have only gotten worse. With the proliferation of the multi-billion dollar union-busting industry, outsourcing of jobs, corporate-friendly bankruptcy courts and mediation boards, and right-wing extremists gaining political power, organized labor is literally under siege. With so much of the nation's wealth being concentrated in the hands of the few, our country is rapidly developing into a small group of haves and a vast population of have-nots, and America's middle class is rapidly disappearing.
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I large piece pork in bone ,about 2 lb :cut into 3 pieces
6-7 pieces sliced American Gingseng (wash)
1/4 cup goji berry /wolfberry( wash and drain)
2-3 oz solomonseal rhizome (wash and drain)
1/4 cup red dates (pitted)
4 liter water
salt to taste
1: Wash and blanch pork in bone with hot water.(I prefer to use pork in bone rather than ribs coz ribs have too much fats).Wash and drain all herbs in a small bowl,set aside.
2: Use a medium large stock pot with water at high heat.Add in pork in bone in the stock pot and let it cook until rolling boil.Then add in America Ginseng,gojiberry,red pitted dates and solomonseal rhizome into the stock.When the stock rolling boil,reduce heat to medium.Cover with lid,let's it simmer for 45 minutes or longer.The longer it's simmer,the better it's taste.
3: Add in salt to your taste and let's simmer for another 20 minutes before shut off the heat.Dish out and serve warm.
This soup taste a bit bitter due to the infusion of America Ginseng. So it's advisable NOT to add too much ginseng.You can request the whole ginseng to be slice when you purchase at the store .In my opinion whole ginseng quality is much better than the ready sliced ginseng in box on the shelve. Also beware when purchasing America ginseng ,make sure it's not fake coz the demand of wild ginseng is so high, they just replaced with any ginseng to meet the demand.


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So apparently there is a hugely popular show filmed in Beirut called "Arabs Got Talent," and apparently this 23-year-old from Cambridge, Mass. might take home the crown this weekend.
I live one state over and I can't even spell Massachusetts without spellcheck, so I can understand why this may be something of a novelty in the Arabic speaking world, but she's actually really good.
This is all despite the fact that some are questioning that she is even American because her singing voice is unaccented.
"It was like watching an Arab singer perform ventriloquism with the body of a blonde American," says Michael Pizzi of the Daily Beast, That suspicion falls apart when she clearly doesn't appear to actually speak Arabic when asked questions.
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Originally Posted by John E
While testing this just now, the whole forum seemed to crash. For about 2 minutes I couldn't access it - even if I tried to select 'Forums' from the home page at codeguru.com.
Had simular problem ... Site was not responding... for about 10 min total...
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Originally Posted by GremlinSA
Can you provide the Link that causes this problem .. There was an Issue with the Code blocks that went as wide as the longest line, however that has been sorted (Added scrollers to the Code block)..
Yes, it was the standard link in my notification email - i.e.
At the time, post #132 was the newest post.
"A problem well stated is a problem half solved. - Charles F. Kettering
Actually, I've just started to notice a distinct lag between clicking on the email link and the page showing. Probably about 30 seconds.
"It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how smart you are. If it doesn't agree with experiment, it's wrong."
Richard P. Feynman
Originally Posted by John E
Yes, it was the standard link in my notification email
Okay Thats a link to this thread... and there arn't any Code blocks but only Quote blocks in this thread.
Also you say it only happens when you use the Link from an email ?.. What Mailer you using and is your Browser already open? Can you try get the specific conditions this occurs so that we can place a proper Bug report on it...
Some additional information about the forum software creating too big container boxes for non-inlined attached images, perhaps it's helpful:
When I copied (via the image's context menu) one of the screen shots from http://forums.codeguru.com/showthrea...ebugging.....! and pasted it into Paint.NET for closer analysis, I got an image with dimensions 1310 x 737. The image I get in my browser display is 800 x 450 (as specified in the properties of the image displayed by the browser, matching my visual estimate). Looks like the forum software downscaled the images to neatly fit the screen (1280 x 1024) but created a container box with a width accomodating to the unscaled original image size, which of course is much too wide.
For illustration I attached a screen shot of what I see here, in case that may behave differently depending on the browser. I have pre-downscaled this one to 50% at my end.
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I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam; I looked into the soul of the boy sitting next to me.
This is a snakeskin jacket! And for me it's a symbol of my individuality, and my belief... in personal freedom.
We'll need to take a look at the image uploading to see if we can replicate the issue.
on a different note:
I've been told that there are some background processes running that are taking some time. These are set up processes like rebuilding the forum search index. Because of the size of this forum, I've been told these are likely to run for a few more days. When they complete, I've been told response times should improve.
Originally Posted by GremlinSA
[...] There was an Issue with the Code blocks that went as wide as the longest line, however that has been sorted (Added scrollers to the Code block)..
I'd really love it that way, but unfortunately that's not what I get. In my IE8, code blocks seem to get an (enabled) horizontal scroll bar only if the longest code line is just a tiny bit (three or four characters at most, AFAICT) longer than the standard code block width. If they're longer than that, the lines get wrapped (see attached sceen shot, taken from http://forums.codeguru.com/showthrea...ip-to-hostname).
I already mentioned in an earlier post that I'd definitely would prefer scrolling over line wrapping but then I had no idea that other users may actually already get the scrolling capability I was missing.
Originally Posted by Eri523
Some additional information about the forum software creating too big container boxes for non-inlined attached images, perhaps it's helpful:
screen shots from http://forums.codeguru.com/showthrea...ebugging.....!
For illustration I attached a screen shot of what I see here, in case that may behave differently depending on the browser. I have pre-downscaled this one to 50% at my end.
In IE 8, i get the same as your Screen shot, with out any special circumstances ...
Copy the link, Paste in IE 8 Address bar and enter...
When posting a new thread there are two buttons:- Submit New Thread and Preview Post. Slightly underneath them is a section called Additional Options which also has the same two buttons. Within that section however, I couldn't make the Preview button work this morning (although the other preview button worked). It's possible that the 2nd Submit button didn't work either although I didn't try it.
When simply replying to a thread (as opposed to starting a new thread) all the buttons appear to work.
It's bogged down on me again several times today. I'm running Firefox with Do Not Track and AdBlock extensions. I've tried disabling them on this site and it doesn't seem to make any difference. Sometimes when Firefox stops responding Chrome will work or at least get a bit further, but sometimes Chrome stops working too. When it's not responding, it just says Transferring data from Codeguru.com in the status bar.
Since the last update the response time of this site has been consistently bad. Not to the extreme of your experience, though a couple of times I closed the browser fed up with waiting for the page to show after several minutes.
I use IE 8 when in my office and the latest version of FF at home. In my office we have very fast internet connections, but there is little difference when I access it from home. It's quite annoying, on top of the bugs and other unrequested changes introduced with the update.
This used to be my preferred site, I used to check it constantly, all day, every day, whenever possible while in the office and then from home for a few more hours, but now I only visit it every now and then and am considering not coming back again. This is not only due to the negative impact of the update, I also found the posts in my favourite forums have declined a lot in quality (most of the time it's lazy bastards just looking for someone to do their homework for them).
Okay guys, it seems Advanced Search still fails to search posts by User Name, and this is getting quite frustrating.
Best regards,
Originally Posted by Igor Vartanov
Okay guys, it seems Advanced Search still fails to search posts by User Name, and this is getting quite frustrating.
Browse Articles, Read AUP, Use Code Tags, Check FAQs
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way?
I'll ask someoen to look into the user name search issue. Thanks for reporting.
Brad! Jones,
LotsOfSoftware, LLC
On the subject of search.. The Search results used to include the Forum that the post/ Thread is in..
Also it does not show you if the post has been deleted already..
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Nonprofit Hospital Payments-in-Lieu-of-Taxes: Taxation as Health Care Regulation
Jill Horwitz, Law School, University of Michigan
a 2005 CLOSUP Small Grants Program award
This project examines the local tax treatment of nonprofit hospitals. It asks two central questions: First, to what extent do nonprofit hospitals benefit from state and local property tax exemptions? Second, how do these exemptions affect nonprofit hospital behavior? The project includes case studies based on interviews with hospital executives and local taxing authorities, legal analysis of cases and statutes, and quantitative empirical testing of hypotheses developed from the qualitative work. The project includes development of an instrument to survey nonprofit hospitals for the development of a database of hospital payments in lieu of taxes.
- Outcomes: see the paper Are PILOTs Property Taxes for Nonprofits?


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"This move is an affront to the victims of human rights violations and to future generations of Venezuelans who will no longer be able to access this regional body when their rights are not respected in their own country." - Guadalupe Marengo, Deputy Americas Programme Director at Amnesty International
Venezuela has denounced the American Convention on Human Rights,
blocking victims access to the Inter-American Court. © Zoë Tryon
Venezuela's break with regional human rights court 'an affront to victims'
The Venezuelan government's decision to denounce the American Convention on Human Rights and therefore pull out of the Inter-American Court constitutes an affront to the victims of human rights violations, Amnesty International said.
On Tuesday, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) José Miguel Insulza confirmed having received the Venezuelan government's request to withdraw from the Convention and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights – which the OAS oversees – within a year.
The move means victims of human rights violations in Venezuela will be barred from bringing complaints before the regional court.
"This move is an affront to the victims of human rights violations and to future generations of Venezuelans who will no longer be able to access this regional body when their rights are not respected in their own country," said Guadalupe Marengo, Deputy Americas Programme Director at Amnesty International.
"Having access to an international body like the Inter-American Court is a right that all Venezuelans had up until now, but the government has decided to cut off that important lifeline."
Leaving the Court
Promoting and protecting the human rights of all without discrimination is the cornerstone of the rule of law and allows states to ensure that all people can live with dignity, regardless of their gender, race, ethnic origin or any other condition.
Regional and national human rights systems were created to guarantee everyone a route to pursue justice and reparation for human rights abuses when national justice systems have failed them.
The regional human rights system – made up of the Inter-American Commission and Court of Human Rights – is a necessary complement to national protection measures throughout the Americas. Over the years, thousands of victims and their relatives across the continent have seen it as their only chance to obtain justice after national justice systems have failed them.
Venezuela's Constitution currently guarantees all people the right to access to international bodies, but once the current government's decision takes effect within a year, this route to justice will be blocked. They will no longer have access to the Inter-American Court – the highest human rights body in the Americas.
Amnesty International joins the OAS Secretary General and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in calling on Venezuela's government to reconsider its decision.
"The Venezuelan government must immediately review its decision to withdraw from the American Convention on Human Rights and show that it is truly committed to human rights," said Marengo.
The organization notes that since Venezuela will remain a member of the OAS, it will still be subject to monitoring by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
In December 2008 Venezuela's Constitutional Court declared that a judgement of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights could not be implemented and requested that the executive withdraw from the American Convention on Human Rights.
Since then, there have been several announcements by authorities on withdrawing from the jurisdiction of the Inter-American Court. Amnesty International has repeatedly called upon Venezuela to honour its international and regional human rights obligations, and to remain as a signatory of the American Convention of Human Rights.
Under the provisions of the American Convention on Human Rights, state parties can opt to withdraw from the regional Court by denouncing the Convention, but such decisions take one year to take effect. Two other OAS members – Trinidad and Tobago and Peru – have made such a move, but Peru subsequently reconsidered and today is subject to the Inter-American Court's jurisdiction.
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Whether students are seeking to serve in Christian camps, urban ministries, local churches, foreign countries, or go on to graduate school, the Biblical and Theological Studies (BTS) department at College of the Ozarks seeks to prepare majors and minors for a faith-filled future in life and ministry. Rooted in a deep understanding the Bible, the BTS department champions the Christian Goal of the college, "To foster the Christian faith through the integration of faith with learning, living, and service" by encouraging students to grow in their knowledge of Scripture and recognize the Lordship of Jesus in every area of life.
Our college offers a major in Biblical and Theological Studies with emphases in Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, or Christian Apologetics. Some students may desire a major outside of the BTS department but know that they want to be involved with the church and Christian ministry for the rest of their lives. For these students, the department offers three minors under the same titles as the emphases above, which provide an important orientation to faithful service in the church at any level.
Students earning a Biblical Studies degree have the opportunity to take courses that focus on Scripture interpretation, Old and New Testament, Greek and Hebrew, church history, Christian spirituality, Systematic Theology, Practical Theology, the life of Jesus, the motivation of Christian missions, and many others. Theological studies courses are taught by an experienced and pastoral faculty trained in some of the nation's leading theological institutions. With years of teaching and local church experience, the faculty enjoys helping students discern God's calling upon their lives, and how their God-given skills and passions play out in the Lord's glorious plan of redeeming the world!
The department offers programs for those interested in either a major or one of three minors in Biblical and Theological Studies. The major program requires 36 hours of coursework. Students may also choose to minor in Biblical and Theological Studies, Christian Ministry, Christian Apologetics, or Christian Mission. The specific requirements for the major and minors can be found in the College Catalog.
While there is a significant amount of flexibility in the courses one can take to fulfill the requirements of our biblical studies degree, students are strongly encouraged to take the following courses in their freshman or sophomore years:
PHI 203 Introduction to Philosophical Thought
BTS 253 New Testament (spring semester)
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"Rizzetto's discussions are intelligent and compassionate, practical and engaging: while giving pragmatic suggestions, she persistently affirms that the precepts are not about following 'some outward moral authority,' but rather about engaging 'the power of awareness so that we can see more clearly what deeply held beliefs are behind our actions'—a liberating invitation for anyone wanting to break open their usual 'reactive thinking' and instead 'find real freedom to engage life.'"—Publishers Weekly starred review
"The distinctive charm of Rizzetto's book is that she not so much explains Buddhism as applies its precepts to an active, committed, and contemporary life."—Library Journal
"A thought-provoking book that invites the reader to sharpen mindfulness in the presence of the most ordinary, everyday moments."—Ascent Magazine
"Rizzetto's book is an inspiring as well as practical guide. How refreshing! Please read this good book and then pass it on to a friend so that the circle of investigation and engaged practice widens."—Inquiring Mind
"A gem of a book; relevant for all schools of buddhadharma. This work goes well beyond listing and explaining rules to live by. We are given tools of discernment that bring these guidelines to life and make the precepts a far more interesting and creative dharma practice."—Larry Rosenberg, author of Breath by Breath and Living in the Light of Death
"Diane Rizzetto has written a thoughtful, sensitive examination of how to be a genuinely good person in this world. Steering a wise course between recklessness and self-righteousness has never been an easy task in life, and she does a beautiful job guiding that journey."—Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Faith
"A wonderfully honest, wise, and useful book, and an important one, as we find a way to express a spirituality of compassion in our troubled world."—Joan Halifax, Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico
"Waking Up to What You Do, besides being an inviting title, is also an excellent description of what Buddhist practice is fundamentally about. Diane Rizzetto knows this terrain extremely well. She has lived and practiced it her whole life; her methods, insights, and anecdotes invite readers to do the same. This book is about more than just Buddhist precepts. It is a roadmap toward a more awakened and illumined life."—Lewis Richmond, author of Work as a Spiritual Practice
"No aspect of Zen practice is more crucial today than precepts, the bodhisattva mode of expressing compassion and insight in our troubled world. Diane Rizzetto's book provides a good introduction to actual practical engagement in the life of precepts. Her detailed examples from everyday situations clearly demonstrate how to find our own helpful deep awareness."—Taigen Dan Leighton, author of Faces of Compassion: Classic Bodhisattva Archetypes and Their Modern Expression


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On September 29, 2012 the 16th annual Family Health and Fitness Day will kick off. This annual event is held to promote family involvement in physical activity. Around the country, local organizations such as YMCA's, schools, park districts and more will hold health-related events with the purpose of not only promoting fitness but also fighting obesity and making important lifestyle changes.
These lifestyle changes center on developing a regular exercise routine for you and your family. Unfortunately, many routines never come to pass due to a lack of motivation. But what if you weren't just exercising for you? What if you were also doing it for others as well? With The W3 Project's "Walk for you. Walk for them" campaign, you can do just that. With every mile donated, The W3 Project will raise $1 for Wine To Water in an effort to bring clean water to those in need. Every mile donated will bring clean water to one person for an entire year. For more information on this charity effort, go to www.filtersfast.com/w3 .
There are many exercise routines that you and your family can take part of on a regular basis even after this event is over. Taking a long walk around your neighborhood, going on a hike or bike ride with your family are great ways to stay fit and live a more healthy life.
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Journal Article by Stevens Researchers Reveals Storm Surge Forecasting Weaknesses
As we approach the anniversary of last year's landfall in New York City of Tropical Storm Irene, illuminating research on storm tides across the tri-state area by Philip Orton, Alan Blumberg, Julie Pullen and Nickitas Georgas of the Center for Maritime Systems (CMS) at Stevens has been published in the Journal of Geophysical Research.
The article, "Detailed Modeling of Recent Severe Storm Tides in Estuaries of the New York City Region," provides a summary of water elevation measurements in waterways around New York City during Hurricane Irene, which brought strong winds, heavy rainfall and near record-breaking storm tides to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. By conducting a series of in-depth modeling sensitivity experiments on eight tide stations, the researchers contrasted the accuracy of the CMS' computer-based storm surge forecast model, the Stevens Storm Surge Warning System, with a simplified version of the model which emulates other commonly-used models.
"Our key finding is that our model is likely to be more accurate because it contains components not included in most real-time storm surge forecast models," said Orton, a postdoctoral research associate at the CMS. A prior model-comparison study showed that the model is most accurate for nor'easter flooding, but no comparison has yet been made for tropical storms and hurricanes.
With their study, the researchers showed how simpler models will chronically underestimate water elevation, and therefore, flood risk. Specifically, most storm surge modeling studies and operational forecast systems do not take into account rainfall and freshwater river flow predictions, or water density variations, which can decrease turbulence and cause a storm surge to grow bigger.
"When these biases come into play, the result is flood maps that make people feel safer than they really are," said Orton. "We found that ignoring these two inputs creates some bias near New York City, and even more bias as you go north along the Hudson."
The CMS is currently engaged in a number of research projects to improve the accuracy of storm surge modeling and eliminate the bias the researchers identified in their study.
Through a two-year old project with the Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast, CMS researchers are studying storm surge and sea level rise flooding risk and other coastal zone risks related to weather and climate.
A newly-funded project with the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (NASA/GISS) will also work to quantify risk of coastal flooding in New York City from combined storm surge, sea level rise and rainfall.
Finally, a forthcoming study with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-Coastal and Ocean Climate Applications (NOAA-COCA) will reveal the adaptation methods of New York City and Boston to future coastal flooding threats, and another in partnership with the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) will develop a website that allows users to map flood zones along the Hudson River.
View animation of NYC-area water elevations caused by Irene last Aug. 28 at http://vimeo.com/48249903. For the full article from the Journal of Geophysical Research, click here. Learn more about the Center for Maritime Systems at www.stevens.edu/cms.


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The title of "Lamentations" encapsulates a central concern that is developed throughout the poem. The instant of creation in the poem occurs at the beginning, the genesis, of separation and loss. "Birth, not death, is the hard loss," Glück wrote in "Cottonmouth Country" from her first book, Firstborn (1969). Helen Vendler writes in Part of Nature, Part of Us: Modern American Poets (1980) that Glück's "parable" passes from creation "through splitting and panic to birth and authority[to] language and estrangement." The lament is a moan of mourning, "a slow moan," for a time when man, woman, and child were not dissolved into distinct, separate beings whose only source of communication hinges on "words," the language which the poem compares to "wounds" on "white flesh."
The woman faces a double alienation: She is divided from the man, and the angels see that the division also includes "the woman, and the woman's body." It is from this "woman's body" that "a child grew between" her and the man. There is isolation from the nuclear family, but also from her own flesh. The child's beseeching as it "reached its hands" toward the man and woman makes them realize that they must take responsibility for their creation, as they are now the highest authority. All is built upon this premise. From the realization of authority, humanity is fully realized, and the figures try to understand and imagine the god who created them.
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What's next? At the recent Mobile World Congress I saw two technologies that attempt to improve the user input experience on mobile devices.
First, Immersion was demonstrating new concepts in haptics. It calls one such concept HD haptics, which is probably best described as a more-responsive, more-precise tactile performance. It uses what are known as piezo actuators, which give it a broader frequency response. (The actuators are made by Senco, which is a division of Samsung.)
Immersion called another, related, concept dynamic haptics, which change in real time in response to movements. In the demonstration, there was a cowbell on the phone's display, and when I shook the cowbell--well, I can't say that I have much experience in cowbell shaking, but it felt just like that's what I was doing.
But these demonstrations--from the cowbell, to shaking maracas, to circling the rim of a wine glass--were really there to showcase the capabilities of Immersion's technology. The idea is that device manufacturers will license the technology--Immersion counts LG, Nokia and Samsung among its licensees, and Pantech is actually using HD haptics now--and developers will use it in applications.
Outside of the fun little tricks, Immersion showed some practical examples. For instance, imagine scrolling through your Facebook photos that people have commented on and finding, via "feel," the ones that have received the highest number of comments. It actually felt heavier in those spots. The same can be done with email. Immersion showed how you can configure e-mail so that your boss' e-mail gives you a bit of a taser-like buzz when you're scrolling through your inbox. Immersion calls this "ambient awareness" and is attempting to create ways to communicate clues in the background. Their theory is that developers will be able to simplify user interfaces so that not as much information clutters up the app screen.
Inpris was demonstrating something entirely different, which it calls UpSense. The tagline: "It's The Write Future." This is really for tablets, and the idea is based on using gestures to create letters and numbers instead of using a keyboard. It reminded me a little bit of Palm Pilot's Graffiti, and although the company's CEO, Nissan Yaron, was fairly adept at using the gestures, I couldn't seem to get the hang of it. Like Graffiti, it probably just takes getting used to. However, I couldn't help but notice that when I challenged Yaron with a sentence of my own, it took him a while to gesture it in.
Yoran says that UpSense will be used "for gaming, music, general control of PCs and mobiles and much more." So maybe there's promise for other gestures, but I'm not really sold on this technology as a keyboard replacement. You can watch it in action (and my own fumbling) in the video below.


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The GriGri + is Petzl's latest version of the world's most popular assisted-braking device, now designed to be easier and safer to use by beginners. The GriGri + now features an anti-panic handle that, if the handle is let go or pulled too far back, will brake and stop the descent automatically, making it more ideal for the novice user who isn't familiar with GriGri technique. A patented switch has now been introduced to allow the belayer to switch between lead belaying and top roping modes for more comfortable and secure top roping, and the useable rope width has increased to make the device compatible with all single rope sizes.
With a focus on safety and security, the Petzl GriGri + is suited to both beginners who are either looking for an easy-to-use assisted-braking device or for a stepping stone into proper GriGri technique. It's also ideal for groups, such as rental programs, schools, and climbing gyms, who are in need of a more intuitive assisted-braking device that reduces the chance of human error.
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Perfect if you're climbing and want to remain safe! Extra level of confidence when climbing whoever is on belay. Must have addition to your kit. Pretty decent colour selection.
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 52 diseños de 20 diseñadores freelance.
Nectar Garden Party
Nectar and Company is a company specializing in wedding and event decoration. We provide businesses and individuals with high quality, greenhouse-grown plants that we grow on site in rural Georgia. We are a small, family-run business that is pursuing new and creative ideas in the gardening industry to increase company sales and lure a new generation of growers into the business of flower gardening.
We are starting a new business sector that markets gardening kits to children.
View our website at: http://www.nectarandcompany.com
Nectar and Company is targeting a new market of children and mothers. We are trying to inspire the desire to cultivate living organisms at a young age, and hope they find a new love in gardening. We are attempting to create a new way for mothers to bond with their children, in a manner that is safe and rewarding. We are trying to open new generations to the joys of the outdoors and the gifts that it offers.
We are starting a new business sector for marketing garden kits to childrens and mothers.
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This logo will be used for a website, as well as other packaging and marketing materials.
Please provide a single Photoshop or Illustrator file with a very, very large logo. This logo will be resized and used elsewhere (1024x768 minimum).
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June left a soggy smudge in Buffalo's big book of weather records.
At the National Weather Service office at Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Cheektowaga, where the official measurements are taken, nearly twice as much rain fell as usual. In all, 7.16 inches were registered, 3.5 inches above normal.
Sudden downpours and marauding thunderstorms made some localities even wetter than that. Friday's deluge hit Niagara County and northern Erie County with 1.5 to 2 inches of rain, while Buffalo's official total was just 0.75 inch. Flooding on Friday closed highways in Amherst and Lockport.
As wet months go, however, it played second fiddle to June 2010, which saw nearly an inch more rain. In 2012, June came up an inch short, leading to drought conditions later in the summer.
Adding to the dreary note this year was the number of heavily cloudy days – 10 of them, one out of every three, which discouraged trips to the beach and added to the worries of wedding planners. The average in recent years has been six or seven.
Not only was it damp and cloudy, but it also was chilly. The average temperature of 65.7 was only 0.6 degree below normal, but this came after three straight years when June was a degree or more warmer than usual.
Hottest days were June 22 and 23, when the mercury hit 85. Coldest were June 3 and 4 when it dipped to 47, not uncommon for the early days of the month. By comparison, the highest reading last June was 89.
Now that Buffalo's best weather month – July – is here, there's no improvement, thanks to a weak cold front that's sitting behind a low-pressure trough that extends from Canada to the Tennessee Valley.
Monday's high was just 70, while the normal high for the date is 79. There also was more rain, although it was only one-tenth of an inch officially.
More rain is in the outlook for today, with another tenth of an inch predicted, more in thunderstorms; and still more Wednesday, up to a quarter of an inch. Cooler temperatures are expected today, but the 80s are due to return on Wednesday.
You'll need a rainy day plan for the Fourth of July, too, meteorologists are saying. Showers and thundershowers are likely in the afternoon. For a truly perfect picnic weather, sunny and dry, forecasters say we'll have to wait until Saturday.
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Bernie Ecclestone, billionaire Formula 1 overlord and Muppet, has given the parties behind the troubled 2012 United States Grand Prix at Austin's Circuit of the Americas exactly one week to fix everything before the race is finally cancelled.
The World Motor Sport Council signs off on the official 2012 racing calendar next Wednesday, December 7, and Ecclestone apparently will accept the completed package at that final meeting if necessary. If the conflicts between race organizers and track builders and other interests aren't completely resolved by then, however, the race gets pushed back a year and may never happen at all.
Speaking with reporters over the phone, Ecclestone said, "The deadline hasn't been met so we are still trying to make it happen ... they need to get some money and a pen." We have reason to believe that making this happen will take much more —and longer — than an ATM withdrawal and a stop at Staples, sadly.


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Whether you're a new boat owner or an experienced skipper heading out for the first time this season, taking the proper safety precautions is the first step in enjoying your time on the water. Here are a few prelaunch safety measures that can help make your outings as relaxing as possible.
Take a boat safety course
You wouldn't get behind the wheel of a car without a driver's education, so why would you get behind the wheel of a boat without proper instruction? A boat safety course will teach basic marine operation, navigation, and safety, as well as federal and state boating regulations.
Still need convincing? The reasons for taking a boat safety course are as simple as 1-2-3 (and 4).
- It's the law. More than 40 states now require operators to take an approved boating safety course as part of their boat licensing or safety certification process.
- It's easy. Taking a boating safety course is convenient. Approved courses are offered throughout the country, and many are even available online.
- It's effective. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, only 14% of accidental boating deaths in 2017 occurred on boats where the operator had received nationally approved boating safety instruction. Even if your state doesn't require boater education, the safety benefits are clear.
- It's worth the investment. Insurance discounts may be available for approved boating safety classes.
Get your boat checked
Once you've completed a boating safety course, make sure your boat is as seaworthy as you are by scheduling a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Safety Check. This courtesy evaluation is a free, fast, and convenient way to check your boat's compliance with state and federal boating equipment regulations. And don't forget to inspect your boat trailer as well.
Pack the right gear on your boat
You can't always prevent emergencies on the water, but you can make sure you're equipped to deal with them effectively. The U.S. Coast Guard suggests you have the following items on your boat to help you prepare for common occurrences, such as severe weather, accidents or mechanical breakdown:
- Radio equipment,
- Charts of the local area and a compass,
- Anchor and extra line,
- Tool kit for repairs,
- Paddles,
- Bailer or bilge pump,
- First-aid kit,
- Food and water,
- Additional clothing, such as warm clothes, a hat, and foul weather gear, and
- Personal items (sunscreen, medicines, sunglasses).


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Bone-marrow is a soft, fatty tissue found inside of bones that produces blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets). Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. White blood cells act to ward off infection. Platelets aid in blood-clotting.
Bone-marrow transplants are performed for:
While you are awake and pain-free (using local anesthesia), bone marrow is removed from the top of the hip bone (iliac crest). The bone marrow is filtered, treated, and transplanted immediately. Other times it's frozen and stored for later use. The bone marrow is then transfused through a vein (IV line). It naturally transports itself back into the intended bone cavities, where it grows quickly to replace the old bone marrow.
Bone-marrow transplants prolong the life of patients who might otherwise die. As with all major organ transplants, however, it is difficult to find bone-marrow donors, and the cost of surgery is very high. The donor is usually a sibling with compatible tissue. The more siblings you have, the better the chance of finding the right match. Occasionally, unrelated donors act as a source for bone-marrow transplants. The hospitalization period is three to six weeks. During this time, you are isolated and under strict monitoring because of the increased risk of infection. Attentive follow-up care is required for two to three months after discharge from the hospital. It takes about six months to a year for the immune system to fully recover from this procedure. Relatively normal activities are resumed after consulting with your doctor.
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For everyone drooling over my Best Shot Monday post, here's the recipe. It's quick and easy and both of my kids love it. 🙂
It's reportedly one of Rachel Ray's recipes and I think my friend Nicole gave it to me. (Thanks, Nicole!) My comments/changes are in parenthesis.
Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup
4-6 servings; Cook 20 min, 5 min prep
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (1 turn of the pan)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cups canned vegetable stock, found on soup aisle (I use a few cups of water and a few teaspoons of vegetarian chicken base here)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice (I blend it first so that it's not chunky, since a few family members don't like tomatoes)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans pumpkin puree (avoid buying Libby – it's owned by Nestle)
1 cup corn, frozen or canned (drain and rinse if canned)
1 cup heavy cream (I use 1% milk, but you can use soy milk as well)
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (I don't add this since my kids don't do spicy foods)
coarse salt
20 sprigs fresh chives, chopped or snipped, for garnish
1. Heat a soup pot over medium heat.
2. Add oil.
3. When oil is hot, add onion.
4. Saute onions 5 minutes.
5. Add broth, tomatoes or tomato sauce, black beans, pumpkin puree and corn.
6. Stir to combine ingredients and bring soup to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to medium low and stir in cream, curry, cumin, cayenne and salt, to taste.
8. Simmer 5 minutes, adjust seasonings and serve garnished with chopped chives.
9. For Vegan option use Soy Cream or Soy milk.


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- Elevation: 2,803 m (9,196 ft)
- Prominence: 1,218 m
- Ribu category: Tinggi Sedang
- Province: Jawa Timur (East Java)
- Google Earth: kml
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- Other names: none.
- Eruptions: Ijen 1796, 1817, 1917, 1936, 1952, 1993-94, 1999, 2002
Bagging It!
The Merapi-Ijen volcano complex lies within the much larger Ijen caldera on the eastern-most tip of Java overlooking Banyuwangi, the point of departure for the ferry crossing to Bali. The calderais about 20 kilometres across and famous for its Arabica coffee plantations. Gunung Merapi – not to be confused with Central Java's volcano of the same name or West Sumatra's Gunung Marapi (sic) – is the highest point of the caldera complex, on its eastern rim. The Ijen crater lies immediately below, and on the western flank of, Gunung Merapi and contains Java's largest crater lake renowned for the molten sulphur that exudes from vents in the crater. It is one of East Java's most visited natural attractions. Most visitors do not venture beyond the crater, which is fascinating in its own right. In fact, it seems that very few seek to climb Gunung Merapi let alone reach its highest point ('true summit'). The ranger post at Paltuding (1,850 m) is the start point for both the crater and mountain where permits are obtained and guides available, though technically you need a permit from BKSDA Jawa Timur in Surabaya to visit Merapi (something that ordinary hikers will unfortunately not be granted).
Ijen Crater: Guides are not necessary for the pleasant walk to the crater. A well formed, three-metre wide, track leads two kilometres to Pondok Bunder (2,214 m) where the sulphur porters weight their loads and another kilometre to the crater rim (2,350 m). Most visitors take a break at the saddle on the crater rim ('viewing point') to view the sulphur vents and turquoise lake some 300 meters below. Here, you will see the porters carrying their 75-90 kg loads, in two baskets on their shoulders, up the steep crater wall and then a further three kms down hill to the collection point. Most porters make the journey twice a day, though in the last couple of years more and more porters have been using custom-built trolleys to carry their load. These trolleys were thought up by Heinz von Holzen and funded by many including the Swiss government. Whilst it makes life easier for the sulphur collectors, you will also see tourists either unable or simply too lazy to walk up to Kawah Ijen being transported in the trolleys!
You have three options at this point. You can climb to a high point, to the south-west, above the crater rim (2,400 m) for magnificent views; or, continue on around the rim, in an anti-clockwise direction, for even more expansive views of the lake and the larger Ijen caldera beyond. The third option is to take the very steep track down into the crater to the sulphur vents and highly acidic (H2SO4, pH = 0.5) lake. The descent normally takes about 20 minutes but you may spend longer taking photographs of the porters and the surreal surroundings. Give way to porters carrying their heavy loads up the track! Be alert to sulphur fumes emitting from the vents as these can make breathing difficult, even suffocating, especially when the winds changes in your direction. Face masks, dampened with water, can help to protect from the worst of the fumes. Needless to say, don't even think about swimming in the lake!
Gunung Merapi lies directly above Ijen crater to the east. despite being a large, wild area of great natural beauty, it is currently closed to all but scientific researchers who have permits arranged with the BKSDA. We do not know when or if this unfair situation will end.
The route to the summit is via a ridge rising from the north and clearly visible against the skyline from the eastern side of the crater rim. Continue around the crater rim in an anti-clockwise direction from the 'viewing point'. After about 2-300 meters, you will pass over a small knoll on the rim. About 20 metres after this knoll, an ill-defined track leads down through scrub into a ravine below and up again onto the summit ridge. Be careful to make a mental note of where the track leads up from the bottom of the ravine (assuming it is visible and not totally overgrown) otherwise you may have to 'scrub bash' your way up onto the summit ridge – an exhausting exercise! Once on the summit ridge it is a steady, but steep and not enjoyable climb, to the rim (2,650 m) through heavy undergrowth – bracken and burnt/dead trees. Long trousers are advisable.
The summit of Gunung Merapi consists of a now extinct, broken crater with five or so knolls (high rounded hills) around its rim. The old crater consists of several open, flat, sandy areas, alun-alun, that would probably be flooded in the wet season. A pleasant camp could be made on these alun-alun, out of the wind, if dry; otherwise, on the rim by clearing some undergrowth. There is a striking little crescent moon ('bulan sabit') of vegetation in one of the dry craters and some local hikers refer to the area as Kawah Bulan Sabit (Crescent Moon Crater).
The 'true summit' (2,803 m), one of the five knolls on the rim, lies on the northeastern side overlooking Banyuwangi and Bali and is marked with a large old Dutch triangulation pillar. After emerging onto the rim from the summit ridge, continue in a clockwise direction around the rim – if you want to reach the summit, do not descend into the sandy crater. As the 'true summit' is rarely climbed, you may have to bash your way through thick undergrowth. Also, note that the approach to this knoll is quite steep.
The views of Bali's Gunung Agung and Lombok's Gunung Rinjani from Java's most eastern mountain would be fabulous especially at sunrise so a night on the summit would be worthwhile. Peaks to the west include the massifs of Gunung Raung and Argopuro. Gunung Baluran can be seen to the north. Perhaps the most impressive view is the Ijen crater lake 500 metres below best seen from a knoll marked with a small handmade sign (2,775 m) on the western side of the rim looking directly over the lake and the Ijen caldera beyond.
It is possible to reach, and return from, the 'true summit' of Gunung Merapi in one long day if you start early and do not spend too much time at Ijen crater on the way. However, it might be advisable to camp a night there and really explore what is such a great area. It seems that the local guides, who mainly take visitors to the Ijen crater, have little knowledge of the route up Gunung Merapi and even less about which of the knolls is the 'true summit'. In fact, there is really no need for a guide if you can find your way from the Ijen crater rim across the ravine and onto the summit ridge. The rest of the climb – up the summit ridge and around the summit of Gunung Merapi – is quite transparent. If you do hire a guide, make sure that he, at least, knows the track across the ravine. Of course, the ranger post at Paltuding may insist that you be accompanied by a guide and even dissuade/forbid you from the climb if not! If you plan to hire porters to camp on the mountain then you will need to make more detailed arrangements.
Bagging information compiled by Nick Hughes from information provided by Heinz von Holzen, Nicholas Hughes, Mykhailo Pavliuk and Dan Quinn (updated August 2017)
- Getting there: Best approached from Banyuwangi. No jeep needed anymore as the road has been resurfaced. It takes one hour from Banyuwangi to Paltuding. There are also now direct flights to Banyuwangi from Jakarta.
- Accommodation: There are plenty of places to stay nearby because Ijen is a leading tourist attraction. The street near Karang Asem railway station has numerous homestays for backpackers.
- Permits: A nightmare! Officially you are supposed to arrange a permit in advance from BKSDA in Surabaya. If you are a regular hiker simply wishing to enjoy the scenery and views you will probably not be given permission. If you are a scientist conducting specific research then it may be easier. Entry ticket for the usual trip to Kawah Ijen now (2017) costs a ridiculous Rp100,000 on weekdays and Rp150,000 at weekends and even if you work in Indonesia, pay tax locally and have a KITAS/KITAP if you are not Indonesian you will have to pay this high rate. Local price unknown but probably about a tenth of the foreigner rate.
- Water sources: None available – take sufficient supplies with you.
- Travel insurance: We recommend World Nomads insurance, which is designed for adventurous travellers with cover for overseas medical, evacuation, baggage and a range of adventure sports and activities including mountain hiking.
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Origins and Meaning
'Ijen' is Javanese for 'alone' or 'lonely'. Merapi means 'mountain of fire' and from the appearance of the craters it is obvious that Gunung Merapi was a very active volcano in previous centuries.


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Four Seasons Resort Hualālai at Historic Ka'ūpūlehu, the first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort on Hawai'i Island, announces Made in America 2, a celebration of high-profile dinners, cooking classes and experiences. The series of culinary events, held at the resort March 1 – 5, 2012, highlights some of today's top chefs and noted food author Lucy Lean's book Made in America; Our Best Chefs Reinvent Comfort Food, published in October 2011.
Nancy Silverton (one Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza, The Mozza Cookbook, La Brea Bakery) and Matt Molina (executive chef, Osteria Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza, The Mozza Cookbook); Ludo and Krissy Lefebvre (LudoBites, Sundance Channel's LudoBites America, Top Chef Masters); Josiah Citrin (two Michelin-starred Mélisse, Lemon Moon Café, In Pursuit of Excellence) join hosts James Babian (executive chef, Four Seasons Resort Hualālai) and Linda Rodriguez (pastry chef, Four Seasons Resort Hualālai) for the celebrations.
Each of the participating chefs is featured in Made in America, which showcases America's classic comfort food dishes, reinvented by 100 of today's top chefs from across the United States. Master Sommelier Chuck Furuya from Southern Wine & Spirits will be on hand pairing wines at the various dinners.
"After the success of our first Made in America events in October, we decided to do this again, even bigger and better," says Robert Whitfield, regional vice president and general manager of Four Seasons Resort Hualālai. "This lineup of amazing guest chefs is top-notch, offering some great culinary experiences for our guests."
The line-up of events (schedule subject to change) is as follows:
- March 1: Nancy Silverton and Matt Molina cooking class, Prix-Fixe Dinner at Beach Tree, featuring Nancy Silverton and Matt Molina
- March 2: Farm Tour and Lunch with James Babian, Prix Fixe Dinner at Pahu i'a, featuring Josiah Citrin
- March 3: Fishing Trip with Chefs Master Sommelier, Chuck Furuya conducts "Wine Tasting 101", MiA2 Dinner at Beach Tree, featuring all chefs, Lucy Lean and Chuck Furuya
- March 4: Ludo Lefebvre cooking class, Linda Rodriguez cooking class "Pie Making 10, Prix-Fixe Dinner at Pahu i'a, featuring James Babian, Linda Rodriguez and Chuck Furuya
- March 5: Josiah Citrin cooking class, James Babian cooking class, Farm Dinner at Pahu i'a
Guests are invited to book one of these Made in America packages:
- Four-night package: available February 29 – March 4, includes luxurious accommodations, daily breakfast buffet for two, two cooking classes, one wine class, one farm tour/lunch, three dinners and two signed Made in America books. Nightly rates from $4,380 for the four-night package.
- Seven-night package: available February 29 – March 7 includes luxurious accommodations, daily breakfast buffet for two, five cooking classes, one wine class, one farm tour/lunch, five dinners and two signed Made in America books, Nightly rates from $7,665 for the seven-night package.
- Additionally, room nights and Made in America events are available on an a la carte basis. Nightly room rates from $775.
For more information and reservations, please call toll-free (888) 340-5662, contact your travel professional (chain code FS) or visit www.fourseasons.com/hualalai.
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