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The dynamic of crisis and victory in American race relations just keeps on rockin' and rollin' with yet another incident of black men being shot to death by the police:
NEW YORK -- Angry residents demanded to know yesterday why police officers killed an unarmed man on the day of his wedding, firing a hail of bullets that also wounded two of the man's friends. Some called for the ouster of the city's police commissioner. At a memorial vigil and rally the day after 23-year-old Sean Bell was supposed to have married the mother of his two young children, demonstrators led by the Rev. Al Sharpton shouted "No justice, no peace."(Read the Whole Article Here)
Whether or not this incident represents the all too frequent and lethal expression of institutional white rage that those protesting it seem to believe remains to be seen. There was one little detail though that as a responsible American Baha'i I could not allow to slip by before the discussion of this tragedy becomes exclusively about race. This little detail is that the incident occurred outside a strip club where one of the soon to be married black men had been being "entertained" with his friends. Anyone who has read my comments about the Duke Rape Case, knows how I feel about such "entertainment".Now I know that my role here as a fellow black male is to be in solidarity with my brothers and not bring up any "inconvenient truths" (as Al Gore might put it). I know that I am also only one unlucky encounter with the wrong police officers, in the wrong neighborhood, at the wrong time from ending up similarly filled with hot lead. I just can't play the game that way though. I have to ask myself, what about the women in that strip club? Who will speak for them? Will the streets of American cities burn with righteous anger at their exploitation and victimization by an outrageously well funded sex industry that routinely causes serious harm to women, children AND men everyday in America? Once Reverend Sharpton is finished leading the charge against police brutality, will he lead a protest of the strip club? Will he perhaps put out a call to members of the black community in New York to raise money so that they can purchase that strip club and turn it into an educational center for the empowerment of young black men, or perhaps a community clinic where black men, women and children could receive access to the high quality medical care that far too many of them are denied in the richest nation on the face of this earth? I am reminded of a recent article in the U.S Baha'i News about the efforts of American Baha'is to emphasize in international circles the importance of moral education to combat violence against women and children around the world:
The Baha'i International Community has released a statement that highlights what it says are often neglected solutions to eradicating violence against women.
"Beyond Legal Reforms: Culture and Capacity in the Eradication of Violence Against Women and Girls" acknowledges the importance of political, legal and economic change in eliminating violence against women, but places special importance on developing individuals' moral and spiritual capabilities.
"Sincere efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls must begin by educating children both in school and at home with values that promote equality and justice," said Sharona Shuster, U.S. Baha'i representative for the advancement of women.
According to the statement, violence prevention strategies must include "cultivating in them (children) a sense of dignity as well as a responsibility for the well-being of their family, community, and the world." (Read the whole thing here)


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The past few weeks have been tumultuous. With one hiker then another going missing, the community collectively went through waves of reactions: fear, confusion, blame, hope, empathy, relief, joy, anger, and finally, grief.
Amanda Eller and Noah "Kekai" Mina were the crux of these emotions, and were described similarly in headlines as "missing hikers." Although the searches went on simultaneously, these cases show that no two missing persons cases are ever completely alike.
Eller headed into the Makawao Forest Reserve for a 3-mile run, and didn't leave for 17 days. "I love to stay away from EMF (electromagnetic fields), cell phones," Eller said at a press conference after being rescued by helicopter. She left her phone behind, which later became a major point of contention. When Mina first went missing, his father, Vincent Mina, wrote in a Facebook post, "[Kekai] is seeking clarity, and he has turned to nature to find that safe haven." Kekai Mina hiked the Kapilau Ridge Trail (St. Anthony Cross) above 'Iao Valley. After nine days missing, Mina's body was found.
Because of the tragic loss of Mina, this story will reflect on the details of Eller's journey.
There are many compelling and important elements of this story which have been covered widely by local, national, and international outlets. As the dust begins to settle, however, two useful points emerge as worthy of discussion and reflection: (1) a critical analysis of technology and our relationship to it as lifesaver but also tether to stress-inducing modern life, and (2) lessons learned regarding hiking safety.
In a press conference last week, Eller spoke of her ordeal as a "spiritual boot camp." While 17 days alone, lost in the tangle of Haleakala's slopes would certainly be a journey, she faced backlash from those who believed her message to be irresponsible and flippant. Recognizing that the public had made considerable investments of time, money, and energy into this ordeal, Eller made an apology video and posted it to Facebook, stating that she wanted to "clear up some misunderstandings" about getting lost in the forest. "Had I had my cell phone with me, that would not have been the case. That was my irresponsibility. For that, I apologize," she said. "It was not my right to be so casual about safety."
Though the whole incident might have been avoided if Eller had simply brought her phone, the truth is that she is one of many people who seek to disconnect from the digital world to reconnect in nature. In our modern world, in which masses spend inordinate amounts of time staring at screens, it isn't uncommon to routinely leave devices behind while surfing, hiking, or spending time with friends and family.
After all, technology addiction is real, and research shows that time spent on social media is linked with increased mental health issues. While cell phone use is ubiquitous and largely assumed, many have complicated relationships with ever-present technology and want to disconnect.
But this tale is about what happens when digital detox goes vastly wrong, is viewed as irresponsible, and causes repercussions throughout the community. It's complicated: We're all better off in nature, and need space and time to disconnect, yet we see the possible risks like impact on the community, massive expenditures, and trauma to the missing and others involved.
Survival experts do recommend carrying a phone; obviously, technology is an essential tool for preparation in order to not get lost and for rescue – but they are not infallible in the wild. Phones are lost, die, break, and lose reception, which is sometimes the reason hikers become lost.
Technology is a double-edged sword. It's made humans capable of immensities, both for the betterment and detriment of humanity. It's what saved Eller and recovered Mina: the GoFundMe campaigns that funded search and rescue teams, the daily national and local media coverage, GPS mapping, infrared systems, helicopter rentals, and the daily social media updates that kept volunteers informed and organized. Ironically, it was an attempt to escape this technology that resulted in this slush of devices.
In her press conference, Eller stated that she doesn't pay attention to social media because "I don't want to feed those wolves." Social media has caused considerable angst for Eller, with the online mob's derisive criticism of her decisions, backlash against her press conference musings about numerology and boars, and accusations of hoaxes and drug use. Yet, it is this same tool that raised the money and organized the human resources that saved her life.
Even more paradoxically, one of the outcomes of the Eller case is advocacy for installing technology out in nature. A post on the Findamanda Facebook page stated that some of the extra funds will "be used to install wildlife cameras in strategic locations (such as entrances or parking lots) around the Makawao Forest Reserve, and other popular recreational areas in Maui, to significantly reduce search areas and rescue times for missing persons." The Department of Land and Natural Resources later clarified to the Maui News that they had not received a formal request and that the process would include review and permitting. Though intended to save lost hikers, it's essential to view surveillance and privacy issues critically, especially in spaces that may have historic, cultural, or spiritual value.
Beyond our complicated relationships with nature and technology, it's also worthwhile to draw out some useful lessons about safety, and to look at both philosophical and practical ideas regarding how people get lost and found.
First, it's important to know that it's relatively easy to get lost in the wilderness. When Eller first went missing, many couldn't believe that Eller simply went for a hike. How could one woman, seemingly fit and educated, just disappear? Obviously, foul play is not unheard of on our island. In fact, people go missing often, with Hawai'i ranked No. 8 among states for missing persons per capita. Sometimes these disappearances are sinister, but people also go missing while hiking or in the wilderness, including the ocean.
It must be said that Hawai'i can be very dangerous, lest we forget amongst advertisements of Hawai'i portrayed as a Disneyland-like paradise. In recent weeks, aside from Eller and Mina, a German tourist was rescued in Kaupo after getting disoriented while hiking the crater, divers were rescued off Pu'u Keka'a (Black Rock), a visitor died of a shark attack while swimming in the ocean off Ka'anapali, another man died in 'Ohe'o pools in Kipahulu, and ten people were caught in a flash flood at Twin Falls (all were unharmed). People regularly get injured or killed attempting to visit Kaihalulu Bay, popularly called Red Sand Beach. We are not inherently safe in nature, yet continually seek the wilderness.
From what poorly kept records we have, it's believed that around 1,600 people have gone missing on public lands in America, never to be seen or heard from again. Each time, communities are rocked, as Maui was.
It seems unbelievable that someone could just go for a hike and disappear, but journalist Jon Billman of Outside magazine has detailed how hundreds of people have vanished, often in perplexing situations. A fit young man goes for a run along a country road. A woman takes her dogs on a walk and the weather turns. A man walks off a short, busy trail at a national park. An experienced hiker treks along the Pacific Coast Trail. In each case, they seem to vanish and no one can understand how it could happen. In many of these situations, the void is filled by conspiracy theories, claims by psychics, frustration, and fear – much of it fueled by social media speculation, as we've seen on Maui.
This is not a defense of Eller so much as a cautionary tale and a call for humility and respect before nature. Many who spend time in rough terrain understand that becoming lost is a threat. But modern lifestyles have kept most people from developing off-trail survival skills like navigating, traversing, and finding food and water among uneven terrain, steep gulches and ravines, and trees that all look the same. Throw in a poor understanding of topography and lack of preparedness, and it's clear how Eller's mistake compounded. This is one of the lessons to be learned here: None of us are infallible.
"This situation is hopefully making other people very aware of the preparation that they need when they choose to explore Maui in different ways," Eller said in her apology video. Eller absolutely could have prepared better, and acknowledged as much. Proper preparedness is probably the first takeaway here.
Beyond bringing a cell phone, it's important to tell people where you're going and what your plans are. Bringing the proper gear is also important. The Nationals Park's guidance on the 10 essentials of hiking are important to know for serious hikers, but there's a difference between long, arduous hikes and a short trek through the woods, and most people don't bring a first aid kit and emergency blanket on an afternoon stroll through Makawao forest.
Maui County has guidance on hiking and flash flood preparation. Brightly colored clothing, food and water, the buddy system, and heeding warning signs and respecting private property are a good start.
But sometimes, even the prepared get lost. What should you do then?
When compared to other lost hikers and survival stories, Eller's journey seems pretty typical except for its length. The most common way to get lost, according to a study that looked at 100 hiking incidents, is wandering off-trail, exactly as Eller did. Other reasons include injury, weather, losing equipment, and getting separated from a group.
The very first decision to make, once lost, is the decision to stay put or keep going. Whether to do so or not is dependent on the situation. If people know where you are and you're on a road, a known trail, near a stream or in a vehicle, stay put. But if you didn't tell anyone where you're going, and you're not in any of those places, it's best to attempt to save yourself by moving to an open area where helicopters can see you (or where you can get water) and marking your trail as you go. In that same study, they found that 65 percent of survivors keep going, while a minority stays put, and only 23 percent of survivors make it out on their own, while the remainder are rescued.
The study also stated that the most important elements for initial survival are warmth and shelter, which is one place Maui's climate works in our favor. After that, water is the most important. In 2005, a hiker was lost on the lava fields near Kilauea for five days and chewed moss to stay hydrated. Though some streams on Maui are contaminated by leptospirosis and other bacterial diseases, the risk of dehydration is greater than the risk of infection. Find water and drink it.
In terms of food, survival experts actually discourage lost hikers from hunting and foraging, as most humans can live around 30 days without food and those activities could burn more calories than they earn. This advice should be viewed in local context, as guavas and other wild foods grow here rampantly, depending on the season. After Eller made public her claims about eating fruit and plants on her journey, Maui's foraging guru, Sunny Savage, released her ebook Wild Food Plants of Hawai'i, for free, as well as her guide "How Not to Kill Yourself Foraging," both of which offer guidance on foraging in Hawai'i.
Human instinct is another aspect that needs to be explored in order to learn something from it. Eller claimed that she relied on her intuition, which both led her astray and saved her life. "I wanted to go back the way I'd come, but my gut was leading me another way – and I have a very strong gut instinct," Eller said, according to the New York Times. Clearly, some of Eller's instincts did help her survive, but human instincts are often incorrect, especially in the wild. Human instinct can be a fallacy.
In the book Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why, survival expert Laurence Gonzalez writes that human instincts like panic can lead people far astray. This is one of the more fascinating parts of Eller's journey – her instincts were both severely misguided, and also kept her alive for over two weeks.
While they were subject to online criticism, there might be something to Eller's more esoteric claims and crediting her training in yoga, a practice that emphasizes mindfulness. Eller reported meditating the morning before her hike, in the forest during her hike, and at various points during her journey. Meditation is sometimes seen as a fringe concept, yet researchers are increasingly studying the effects of meditation, and evidence suggests that meditation might improve the ability to process information, control emotions, and calm anxiety.
Gonzalez points to attitude and mindset as key elements of survival when faced with being lost in the wilderness. At her press conference, Eller spoke of meditation, spiritual teachers, and going on a "spirit journey" as key elements of her survival, at one point describing meditating through a flash flood. It's easy to deride these ideas, especially to those whose social groups don't normally speak about psychics and Chinese astrology. Yet it's fascinating to consider: Mindfulness may be part of what helped her survive. Note that we don't advocate meditating through a flash flood or blindly following gut instinct – rather, as Gonzalez points out, keeping a level head does increase chances of survival.
As the dust continues to settle from the elation and sadness that impacted so many of us in the Maui community, there are still many conversations to be had on the roles and purposes – and limits – of technology in our lives, it's ability to keep us safe, and our own fragile nature.
Cover design by Darris Hurst
Image 1 courtesy Facebook/Findamanda
Image 2 by Javier Cantellops


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Seismic velocity
seismic velocity: The speed with which an elastic wave propagates through a medium. For non-dispersive body waves, the seismic velocity is equal to both the phase and group velocities; for dispersive surface waves, the seismic velocity is usually taken to be the phase velocity. Seismic velocity is assumed usually to increase with increasing depth and when measured in a vertical direction it may be 10–15% lower than when measured parallel to strata.
The velocities of various rock types vary rather widely so it is usually difficult to determine rock type based only upon velocities. The table to the right shows rough ranges of velocities in units of kilometers per second for several types of earth materials. Therefore seismic surveys are most effective at delineating structure, .i.e boundaries where rock type changes.
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At Ed, we like to make a point of recognizing all of our wonderful teachers, past and present. This year, Ed had the pleasure of working with Tolanda Ramsey during her final year as an English teacher at Woodlawn High School. Ms. Ramsey was a great ally for Ed, specifically when it came to our College 101 program. Without teachers like Ms. Ramsey, we wouldn't be able to do what we do.
Ms. Ramsey's five years with BCS were just one piece of her interesting and varied life story. A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Ms. Ramsey attended Troy University where she earned a B.S. in English, and a Masters in Public Administration. She has worked in the accounting department of the Alabama Legislature and as a Senior Management Assistant in the Community Services Division with the City of Glendale, Arizona.
Ms. Ramsey became a teacher because she believes that "in order for our society to flourish, we must take the necessary steps to prepare future generations." Having worked in government, Ramsey saw firsthand the challenges that cities face. "That first step [towards civic improvement]," she says, "begins with the education of our youth."
It was this realization that led Ramsey to leave Glendale and get her certification to teach as an English Language Arts teacher.
When asked about her teaching style, Ramsey says that she strives to "motivate and support [her] students in all aspects of their educational careers." She takes a unique approach to teaching because she wants students to learn from their peers as well; so Ramsey utilizes the students that already understand certain concepts to help teach others in her classroom. Ms. Ramsey also stays abreast of technology and the ways that it can be beneficial to the classroom environment, and includes using "social media and cell phone technology in [her] daily lessons."
Ramsey's support of Ed's programs, like College 101, is informed by her interest in exposing her students to post-secondary options. College 101, she says, "has provided the students with a wealth of information that has helped the students with college planning – and as an awesome bonus the students [that participated in College 101] also went on various college tours and information sessions. The feedback from the students was always positive."
Ramsey makes her way now to Starkville, Mississippi and the folks at Ed will most certainly miss getting to work with her at Woodlawn. But her spirit and wisdom will not be soon forgotten; even in our final conversations with her, Ramsey made a comment that rings true with the staff at Ed: she said, as educators, we have to stay open minded and open to change. "We teach every day," she said, "but becoming a great educator takes many years."


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Drive into the nature reserve in Mtunzini and follow the the beach signs until you reach the parking lot.
DistanceDay trip
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
Alternative name Zini
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceExperienced surfers
DirectionRight and left
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Good swell direction
Good wind directionNorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionLow tide only
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
- Sharks
Zini is probally the most hardcore spot on the north coast. Producing some of the heaviest, gnarliest and powerful waves in the local area. Not to mention the large sharks, outside reefs and ship wreck. Rated one of the most dangerous beaches in South Africa.
There are no guarentee's! No protection from prodominet winds, however is surfable in light NE winds. Some days you might hit a luck and surf some of the howlest sand break waves you've ever seen.
Small crew of surfers and bodyboards, all locals that have been living there for years. Always happy to see someone else in the water with them. Safety in numbers is the motto!
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By Lionell Nel , 13-04-2008
Great spot - I've been a ZINI local all my life and I've had some of the sickest waves ever at my local breack.It can be a little sharky at times
if you go surf when the water is a little chocolate,but just make sure your not bleeding anywhere and its all sweet:)Best time to surf would be end Feb. to June.If your lucky you'll get some cyclone swell coming from Madagascar.I live in New Zealand now and here's some sick waves too,but ZINI would always be one of my favorites.
PS:if the NW starts pumping at around 11:00-12:00,get down there man,even though it may look crap from the top,if there is swell and the tide is rite,you're in for a sick session!
By michael mc carthy , 16-12-2007
richardsbay bodyboarders crew - myself and wessel jacobs went surfing there today - we had some real good fun wave and shore break.. its defintley worth it.
look we have the best waves in the world at alkantstrand but i can tell you one thing is that mtunzini has the sickest shore break and mid break i ever ride in my life.. micahael mc carthy, wessel jacobs , ruben oliver bodyboarders we will be taking over that spot on weakends , we are going to surf there tomarow morning at 6am - 16 december 2007 .. if there is any local bodyboarders out there , join us for i sesion - dont see any bodyboarders there.. where are you oaks.
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By Peneff , 03-07-2006
Great beach! - I am a local of zini and trust me, there is nothing more chilled out then any other beach in the whole of South Africa. Winter swells are awesome! On good days you get waves from 8ft - 10ft and really hollow! If you are driving past stop by cause its worth it! ZZB all da way!!!
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When Jamie and Olga Betham bought the Paia restaurant Picnics in 2003, they probably didn't realize they were picking up a piece of Paia culture. They soon learned that, and wholeheartedly embraced the idea, spending the next few years perfecting Cafe Mambo into their little corner of North Shore culinary heaven. This month, Cafe Mambo celebrates its 10th birthday by offering customers a little slice of paradise–a weekend Makena Resort giveaway.
The best way to qualify is to go the restaurant for a taste of what they offer. While they no longer serve the spinach nut burgers that made Picnics such a hot spot for health nuts in the '80s, they offer a contemporary menu with touches of Mediterranean, Spanish and American cuisine. The cafe can still pack picnic lunches for trips to Hana that you pick up and they serve from 8am to 9pm, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
"At first, our menu was hard to explain because restaurants tend to be labeled as one type of cuisine," says Olga Betham. "But we offer foods from everywhere we have traveled, or any dish we love. We've managed to perfect the recipes with a unique twist. We serve the best Mexican fajitas with generous homemade sauces and innovative fillings like Kalua pork, crispy duck and ancho-chilli Maui Cattle Co. steak. We also brought some recipes from my Spanish family like the popular Tia Concha Chicken, served with aromatic couscous and our famous paella that we're asked to cook for catering events. We have a whole section of Spanish tapas and Hawaiian specials like the garlic shrimp mixed plate, too."
Their innovations extend to their dining room, which combines sophisticated European and breezy tropical aesthetic. Bench seats with pillows line one wall, and there are window seats to sit in as well. The walls are brightly painted and adorned with local art. The art hangs for three months, then new local artists get to sell their creations. The restaurant does a lot in their limited space. It's a cozy set-up, whether you take a seat at the bar or by the window.
"We recently had to expand our bar area to accommodate seating because we had so many customers telling us that sometimes they want to enjoy our cocktails but they don't have time for a whole meal and they feel bad taking a table when there are people waiting to eat," says Olga. "Now, they can sit at the bar and enjoy our Top Shelf margaritas made with fresh orange juice and lime juice, no chemical, sweet and sour mixes here. Our bartenders are so popular that people wait to sit at the bar and have their meal there. During Happy Hour, the whole restaurant and bar get discounted beers, wine and cocktails and our special is a Maui Brewing Co. beer and burger for $10.95. We were the first ones in Paia to start offering Maui Brewing Co. on tap and that created a whole following on its own."
At first Cafe Mambo didn't offer burgers because you can find so many of them at other restaurants. But the chef kept playing with the recipe. Eventually, they released an organic beef burger that's served with salsa and mayo. They also offer organic tofu, ahi, fish of the day, duck, Kalua pork and add-ons like pineapple, feta, mushrooms, bleu cheese, grilled onions, jalapenos, bacon and guac. During my most recent visit they were also offering the locally made Life Foods super-vegan, gluten- and soy-free burger. All their burgers come with fries or a salad, and are served on a bakery-made sesame seed bun with red onion, lettuce and tomato.
Mambo also offers a tasty list of sandwiches on Focaccia. The fish of the day is my favorite, and is served with grilled fish and tartar, but the shrimp sandwich with curry mayo, organic steak and bleu cheese, BLT and falafel are all great gourmet options, too. Their salad list offers nearly all of the same proteins as the burgers and sandwiches, and their mixed greens are perfect for gluten-free options. The fajita list offers one- and two-person options, for ultimate fajita family plates.
Mambo is also known for their special couscous plates with veggie stew, Tia Concha Chicken, lamb or shrimp, if you're looking for a hearty, warm meal. At dinner, the menu offers more tapas selections than they offer at lunch. The paella, tapas platter, onion rings with curry dip, seafood platter and Mambo nachos are just a few of the notable dishes to share and try.
Breakfast starts at 8am and they offer a sensational menu of burritos and quesadillas, made-to-order omelets, breakfast sandwiches on ciabatta, croissants and bagels. American breakfasts with pancakes, waffles, eggs and toast are also represented, and they have smoothies and espresso drinks, too.
All that is great, but once you've tried the duck, it's really hard to order other dishes. They have a special preparation that Olga says is labor intensive but worth it because they've created a lot of duck fans out there. The meat is roasted until it's very tender and they pick it off the bone so all you get is perfectly seasoned, shredded, crispy duck meat. They serve that in every prep on the menu to make it that much more tempting. Duck salad, burger, fajita, nachos–you name it, they can make it with their duck. Olga says she's working on a cookbook for Cafe Mambo just because of the numerous requests for the duck recipes.
All Cafe Mambo's food is hearty but healthy. Part of their success has been appealing to the water and wind athletes that visit and populate the North Shore. Their menu and style is growing–indeed, four years ago they opened on the East Coast with the Westhampton Cafe Mambo. They have plans to open other locations on Oahu, California and Hood River in the future.
"We are so excited to celebrate our 10 years in Paia that we wanted to spread more Aloha than ever," says Olga. "A big part of our mission is to give back to our community and we have donated thousands of dollars to local charities and events. Our anniversary celebration is all about our customers. You can win a two-night, three-day stay at the Makena Beach Resort. All you have to do is to give us your email address so we can let you know if you are the lucky one on Nov. 1. I take my family to the Makena Beach Resort every time I can take a couple of days off because it's an absolute hidden gem."
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The Celebs: Emily Blunt and John Kransinski
The Locale: Lake Como - Villa d'Este
While arguably George Clooney put Lake Como on the modern day map, celebs have been vacationing on the famed lake for generations. One visit to this surreal region of calm lake waters, luxury hotels and lavish villas, and there's no question why Lake Como should be on your annual circuit for elegant, low-key luxury. At the pinnacle of iconic hotels is Villa d'Este, located in the quaint town of Cernobbio. With its own helipad, which gets more use than the runway at JFK, floating swimming pool and lavish common areas, it's no wonder it was the scene of Emily Blunt nad John Krasinski's celeb-filled wedding. While it's peeking during the summer months, April through May are lovely months of off-season where it's like your own private lake.
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Time to burn off some Christmas excess. Like a retreating Santa Claus I decided to head upwards with a bag on my shoulder full of presents. Out the front door, walk up the road for all of three minutes and it was on with the crampons. The path is really steep here. And covered in hard ice. Which in turn is cunningly covered with a layer of fluffy dry snow.
One sweaty hour later I was at the top. Time for more toys. Crampons exchanged for snowshoes. On with a wind-shirt, hat and bigger gloves.
Swinging west into the wind I settled in to my new gait, feet slightly wider apart than when I'm on my skis. It was hard to tell if there was any change in my pace. On my skis I'm quicker on the flat and on the down-hills. Apart from when I'm lying face first in a drift.
The snowshoes did allow for as-the-crow-flies travel while the ski tracks zig-zagged around me and the odd boot tracks, post-holed the path of least resistance.
Time to head home. The sun, on it's lazy winter arc, decided to wind down for the day. Christmas marzipan treats and hot blackcurrant drink fuelled my swing south and home.
The sun gave a quick wave goodbye, bursting briefly into the space between the cloud and horizon flushing the hills with pink. Animal tracks popped out of the flatness. The light caught the waft of dry snow that erupted with my every footstep and made it sparkle like crystals. The light show was beautiful but short lived. The various trails from over the hills slowly converged and the snow grew firmer. On the edge of the city the trail stopped and the streetlights started. Toys packed away I buried my hands in my pockets. Ah good, I hadn't lost my front door key.


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Holiday apartment - Zadar, Croatia
With this holiday home, all the usual expenses are included in the price, so it is both easier and cheaper to go on holiday. 'All inclusive' means that: - Bedsheets and towels are included When renting a holiday for more than a week, the bedlinens will be replaced once a week. - Final cleaning incl. - Electricity, water, and heating incl. - Tourist tax incl.
You are not allowed to smoke in holiday homes marked with this symbol. dansommer cannot guarantee, nor control that the smoking ban is upheld, but we expect all of our guests to do so.
Holiday homes marked with this symbol have an internet connection. The internet connection can be limited to a certain number of GB, or may be a paid connection. In the house description you can see which type of connection is offered (wireless, using a LAN cable or a USB etc.)
Holiday homes with this symbol are at most 3km (beeline) from a sandy or finely pebbled beach.
This symbol marks a holiday home with a especially impressive and beautiful view across ocean, bay, lake, dunes, or landscape from the holiday home and its terrace/ Balcony. In most cases, the house description will inform you which type of view the house has.
Ïn holiday homes marked with this symbol you are not allowed to bring your pets. Please note, that these houses are not necessarily allergy free, as the owners can have had their own pet on the property.
- 61m2
- 5
- 3
- 0
House description
These holiday apartments are located on the first floor of a family house, near the center of Zadar, where you can easily reach shops and restaurants. They are practically furnished and each has a large terrace with beautiful views over the sea and the surrounding islands. On the shared plot there is a well-kept garden with swings. The nearest beach is within easy reach, and you can walk along the long promenade where you can choose between different beaches. A fences area is also nearby, a former campsite with a café, children's playground and a beach. An attractive old town center is about 2 km away, which you can also reach by foot along the promenade.
- Apartment
- 61m2
- Building material: Stone
- 5
- 2004
- 2005
- 0m2
- 3 View all roomsHide all roomsBedroom (2 persons)2 x Single bedBedroom (2 persons)1 x Double bedKitchen/living room (1 persons)1 x Sofabed, mattress or similar
- 1 View all roomsHide all roomsBathroomWC: Hot and cold water, Shower
- 1st floor
- All year round insulated
- Consumption costs incl.
- Air conditioning cold/hot
- Garden furniture
- Parking on the site (1 spaces)
- Kitchen: Hot and cold water
- Electric cooktop (2 hobs)
- Refrigerator
- Cooker hood
- Deep freeze (50 l)
- Coffee brewer
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Satellite
- Owner lives in same building
- Wireless internet
- 1st floor
- 2nd floor
- Activity room
- Basement
- Bedroom
- Carport
- Conservatory
- Covered Terrace/Balcony
- Door
- Fitness
- Ground floor
- Kitchen
- Living room
- North
- Not Available
- Sauna / steam bath
- Staircase
- Swimming pool
- Terrace/Balcony
- Toilet / Bathroom
- Whirlpool
- Nearest habitation:30 m
- Distance shopping:50 m
- Other waters or swimming poss.:100 m
- Distance restaurant:800 m
- Nearest city:1000 m
- Distance water:150 m


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First look at 2 Days 2 Vegas. All new screenshots and details on the development of the game.
PSU Writes:
"Looking for something that might provide a more emotional and story driven experience than Grand Theft Auto? Perhaps a game that makes you feel like the choices you make effect the outcome of the storyline? Then 2 Days 2 Vegas should be at the top spot on your list...
First off, let us just get this out of the way. 2 Days 2 Vegas will appear on the PC and Xbox 360 this Christmas, and then be followed by the PlayStation 3 release soon after in 2009....
Now let's talk about the new screenshots. All the images we present today and the videos we show off tomorrow are from a very early build of the game. What you will see is basically the game at 50% completion. To further describe it, such things as ambient filters (lighting, shading, etc) and anti aliasing (smoothing of edges on objects and models) has not been added. Although rest assured, Tim confirmed with us that the game will have both when shown later this year."
Good looking out with the hands on... none the less.
Graphics are comming along, looking at the first pic looking at the bottle of Beer made me thirsty.
#2 Agreed! one day I might not have to suck on salt while getting news from PSU, I was thinking the same thing.
Clear, concise, no confusion. Good that they linked to their previous preview and stated the distinction between this article and the older one.
Beyond that, good info.
GTA SA? This make Saints row look amazing. Probably this game will suck.
nice job psu! As i had suspected the other screens where prolly target renders.But time will tell :)
"First off, let us just get this out of the way. 2 Days 2 Vegas will appear on the PC and Xbox 360 this Christmas, and then be followed by the PlayStation 3 release soon after in 2009...."
Does this mean it was developed on the 360 first?


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It looks like HTC is set to revamp its HTCSense.com cloud service. Yesterday, HTC announced that it will be shutting down the service in order to improve it. For those of you unfamiliar with HTCSense.com, it is a service launched by HTC back in 2010 for HTC phone owners to back up their contacts, messages, call history, and track their devices.
For those of you who use the service – fear not. You'll be able to download everything you've stored on it in a handy zip file before it gets erased. Just log in to HTCSense.com before April 30th 2012 and click "Download" in the Account Overview section. No word on what new features HTC plans to implement in the next version of HTCSense.com but the Taiwanese company has paired up with quite a number of companies with cloud-based services over the past few months (i.e. Dropbox), so they could be an indication of what's to come. Any guesses to what we'll see?
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VX3 Finds a King Edward Hammered Silver Penny!
By: Anonymous
When I pulled onto one of my favorite spots along the Red River in Manitoba, Canada, I had absolutely no idea what a wonderful discovery was waiting for me! While the site is only about 20 acres, I have made some interesting finds including 1850's Upper Canada tokens, 19th century Canadian/United States coinage and early Georgian copper pennies.
About 30 minutes into the search I received a nice solid signal with a 47 reading on my VX3. After removing my first shovel full of soil I could see a small silver coin in the bottom of the hole and thought it might be a silver Canadian or United States Dime. Picking up the coin, I noticed it was a thin, oddly shaped coin with a king's head on one side and a cross on the other. It was nothing I had ever seen before and I couldn't wait to get home to research my find.
Imagine my surprise when I determined it was a King Edward hammered silver penny dated from 1307 to 1327! I still wonder how this coin made its way to a Manitoba farm field. Thank you White's for making this discovery possible.


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Five Teens Found Dead In Florida Motel Room
Police believe carbon monoxide poisoning may have caused the deaths of five teenagers in a Hialeah, Fla. motel room. Video courtesy of Fox News.
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The way in which people digest information is changing, as more distractions lead way to shorter attention spans and multi-tasking becomes even more important. The new training series from NXP, i.MX RT Tech Minute, is intended to address this. The need for technical information present in things like webinars, applications notes, white papers, etc. is important. But what if you do not even know which topic you are interested in? How do you know where to get started?
The i.MX RT Tech Minute provides 1-2 minute intro videos about key topics that engineers are interested in. Things like motor control, security, memory expansion – even PCB layout. The links from the webpage, will then also direct you to where to find more information. This way, engineers can dig deeper in to the topics that are most important to them.
So, if you have a minute to spare, please check out the i.MX RT Tech Minute and see what areas you might want to dig deeper into.
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We had this orange glazed salmon last night and it was a feast for the eyes and mouth! The caramelized onions, which sit atop the crispy fish, are so easy to make as well as the perfect accompaniment for the fish. Although easy enough for weeknight fare, I know this will fast become one of my 'company dishes'.
This recipe, from 2008, came from a magazine called Cooking Pleasures. The recipe needed a few changes to give the glaze more sticking power and deeper flavor. The recipe below is the one I've adapted.
Keys to success for this glazed salmon recipe: 1) Caramelized onions are sweeter than sauteed because of the caramelization process which brings out an ingredient's natural sugars. Sweet onions will work best in this recipe because of their naturally higher sugar content. But you can use regular cooking onions too. Simply taste it after they've been cooked and if they aren't sweet enough add 1 tsp. of brown sugar to the pan, stir and cook for another minute or two, and then taste again. 2) Reducing the sauce is important, otherwise it will not be thick enough to adhere well to the fish. Reducing, like caramelization, is another technique to concentrate flavors.
Orange Glazed Salmon with Caramelized Onions
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced sweet onions, such as Vidalia
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 4 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. grated orange zest
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. orange marmalade
- 4 salmon fillets
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook onions with 1/4 tsp. salt about 4 minutes until onions begin to turn golden brown, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and cook another 5 minutes or until tender. Taste for sweetness. If the onions aren't sweet enough add 1 tsp. brown sugar and cook, stirring frequently, for another minute. Taste again and repeat if necessary.
- Meanwhile, combine orange juice, vinegar, orange zest and rosemary in a small bowl; remove and reserve 2 Tbsp. for glaze. Add remaining mixture to onions, cook, uncovered 2 or 3 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Whisk mustard, honey and orange marmalade with the reserved glaze. Put glaze in a small saucepan and bring to a heavy simmer and let it reduce until it begins to thicken, about 2 or 3 minutes.
- Turn on the oven to broil and set the rack about 6 to 8 inches from the heating element. Prepare a broiler pan or a baking sheet by spraying with non-stick cooking spray. Place fillets on the pan or sheet and, using a spoon or basting brush, cover the pieces with the glaze. If the glaze isn't thick enough to stick, return the glaze to the stove top and reduce some more. Once the glaze is on the fish, broil for 6 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of your salmon (the rule of thumb is 10 minutes for a piece 1″ thick).
- Put a piece of salmon on each plate and then top with a generous serving of the caramelized onions (they will need to be briefly reheated while the salmon is cooking). Serve and enjoy!
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Heritage Disposal is a family owned, Naperville based, company that is able to provide a quick response and excellent service to our customers. Don and Karin Mulder started the business in May, 2008 to fulfill a long held dream of creating a company that would help provide solutions for the waste disposal needs of customers.
Don has been in the business for over 20 years and comes from a long line of waste haulers. He is the fourth generation from his family to run his own waste disposal business. It's part of the family HERITAGE, hence the name HERITAGE DISPOSAL.
Customers benefit from his experience, his knowledge of the area and his expertise at getting dumpsters in tight spaces. He puts the needs of the customer first and thinks outside the box when coming up with the best solution for your needs. He enjoys giving personal service and will work with you to meet your goal whether it is timely drop off and pick up or working with an unusual situation. Your satisfaction is our top priority.
Heritage Disposal services the Naperville area, Chicago and surrounding suburbs.


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Addicted to Dessert: English Trifle
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Here is another episode of the Addicted to Dessert series! This time, we are going to make a delicious English Trifle! Follow the recipe and prepare the cake first, then you can start making yummy layers with your favourite fruits and whipping cream. It's all up to you, use the best fruits and decorations to make an awesome tasting English Trifle!


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Advertisers and researchers do a lot of testing to determine how effective their advertising is prior to launching a campaign or message. We look for ways to get inside consumers' heads, and as technology improves, we are afforded interesting glimpses into how consumers process information and make decisions. As my colleague Rajan pointed out in his blog different areas of the brain lead to different types of decision-making. Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman posits that human thinking can be classified into two forms, System 1, which operates automatically, and System 2, which requires mental effort (I paraphrase). Jonah Lehrer, author of How We Decide asserts in his blog "Our best decisions are a finely tuned blend of both feeling and reason and the precise mix depends on the situation. When buying a house, for example, it's best to let our unconscious mull over the many variables. But when we're picking a stock, intuition often leads us astray. The trick is to determine when to use the different parts of the brain, and to do this, we need to think harder (and smarter) about how we think."
With all of this exciting work being done in the field of neuroscience and behavioral economics, I wondered what kinds of answers we would get if we simply asked consumers directly what they think motivates them in considering advertising. Do they believe they respond to characters like the Geico gecko? Or is it really just a function of what they need at the time?
We asked our online panel of adult consumers to tell us what makes them pay more attention to an ad than they normally would. As much as I was rooting for the gecko, "characters" landed near the bottom of the list. Instead, it was humor that was number one for consumers age 18-54, followed closely by product need. These same two elements hold true for consumers age 55 or older, but the order was reversed.
I was surprised, though probably shouldn't have been, by what turned out to be the third most motivating element for 18-34 year olds: music. For consumers aged 35+, music was barely on their radar. Instead, third place for them was the believability of the ad and the claims it made.
We further asked our consumers where they pay the most attention to ads in their day-to-day life. No surprise, TV ads are number one, across all three age groups. Second place is where age starts to differentiate our consumers. Internet advertising is number two for 18-34 and 35-54 year olds, but where they consume that advertising differs: mobile devices rule for the younger set and traditional PCs or laptops lead for the 35-54 group. Our 55+ group uses the good old-fashioned newspaper. Keep in mind that this study was conducted online, so even among Internet users, the 55+ group ranks newspaper ads higher than online ads.
It seems that consumers affirm the way we researchers believe the world is trending. Would I give up all the cool tools and research being done to get at what the consumer is thinking? Well, no. But sometimes it's just nice to step away from all of our fancy techniques and simply ask people directly what they're thinking.
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Michele likes to hijack TRC's online consumer panel to get relevant answers to her burning research questions. She loves asking questions relating to her favorite hobbies - TV and movies, golf, casino gambling and travel - and more often than not the answers can be generalized across industries.
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When it comes to cooking, it's safe to say that sometimes we just don't learn the basics. For example, I can whip up a whole tray of homemade chicken parmesan since it's a family specialty, but when it comes to figuring out how to cook green beans, I find myself a bit stumped. (FYI: We're not talking about the microwaveable type here.) Unless you went to culinary school or were pretty aggressive about learning how to cook at home, it's likely that the processes of blanching, steaming, and boiling veggies is a little lost on you, even if you're relatively comfortable in the kitchen.
You see, the best way to make green beans at home involves a few steps (as many of the finer things in life do). And as with most cooking techniques, there is more than one way to get to your end result—that is, serving food that not only tastes good but is worthy of second (or third) helpings. Below, we've included two simple ways to cook fresh green beans. Try both, and then see which one suits your taste buds.
First, select the type of fresh beans you'll make—if you choose the thinner French haricots verts, then just cut the amount of time you cook the veggie in half. Rinse the beans, and then remove the ends either by lining them up in a row and cutting them with a knife or by snapping them off one by one.
As this method suggests, first you sauté the green beans, followed by a quick steaming session. Drizzle a little olive oil into the pan, and start to heat up your beans until they turn bright in color. This step is all about removing the moisture so the beans retain their signature "snap."
Add a decent amount of water to the pan, and cover it right away. The water, plus the heat you've already injected into the beans, will allow it to steam for a few minutes. The pro of steaming is that it's harder to overcook the beans, and it helps them keep their signature hue.
This method requires you to put the beans in a skillet or frying pan, and pour water over them. (You only want to add a little; the goal is not to submerge them.) Bring to a boil, and cover once the water starts bubbling. Remove the lid, stir in some butter, and cook until the water evaporates.


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Some last-minute tips for writing your ICSE Mathematics Board Exam paper:
* Make sure you fill up the necessary details on any graph papers. Also mention the question number and the section it belongs to.
* For clarity, outline/highlight your answer in a box, ex. if your answer is x=2 , draw a box around it so that it is easier for the examiner to locate your answer.
* Make sure your numbers are legible. Ensure that your sevens don't look like ones and your threes don't look like eights, etc.*
* Do not skip steps. Write down each and every step even if you feel it is very easy.
* If you have applied a specific technique in arriving at your answer, mention the name of the method, ex. if you have applied componendo and dividendo, then write down 'by componendo and dividendo' next to the step in parenthesis.
* Draw clear and neat diagrams and label them. Also, ex. if AB indicates the height of the tower, then mention separately, 'AB=height of tower', etc.
* Read the question thoroughly. Do not be in a hurry and see what the question is asking and attempt it accordingly.
* Check your paper twice and if you have the time, check it thrice. Make sure you don't make any silly mistakes in calculation. To make it easier to recheck your answers, make sure your rough work is done on the same page as the answer and that it is clearly written and legible for you to recheck the calculation.
* Do not jumble up the steps. If you feel your answer seems jumbled up, leave a line after each step to make it look neat and clear.
* Leave a page if you don't know the answer and come back to the question later. Do not waste time on a question that you are unsure of and which you need time to think upon.
* Check your paper and make sure you have answered each question and sub-question. If a question has two parts mentioned in the same line, make sure that you read the question till the very end and attempt all parts. If you have left a question to attempt later, make sure you go back and complete it.
Hope these tips help you while writing your ICSE Class 10 Maths Board Exam! Keep visiting for more such tips! 🙂
*Update as on January 6th, 2019.
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Also see more last-minute tips and notes to help you ace your ICSE 2019 Board Exams:
ICSE Mathematics: Important Formulae and Points to Note
Last One Month Revision Tips for the ICSE Board Exams
ICSE History: Last-minute Tips before Board Exams


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Originally designed by John Nash in the early 19th century, Regent's Crescent is a historic site on the south-east corner of Regent's Park. The building was damaged during the Second World War and reconstructed in the 1960s, but with the addition of a pair of residential blocks at the rear.
Redevelopment of famous historic crescent in Central London
The crescent façade is Grade I listed, but this relates to its historical presence rather than the existing post-war material. As a result the façade has been demolished and will be rebuilt with new brickwork and stucco that accurately represents Nash's original design.
Whilst the crescent has been demolished, the plant rooms, gardens, and the residential blocks with an entrance that runs beneath the crescent, have been retained. In place of the crescent, a series of high-quality four-storey residential apartments are to be built, extending beyond the existing façade line at the rear. It will comprise a reinforced concrete frame with vertical concrete columns and horizontal flat slabs. Stability is to be provided by new reinforced concrete cores and walls. The roof structure constitutes a lightweight timber frame made of vertical SIPS panels and plywood diaphragm deck.
Two tube tunnels run under the south-east side of the crescent that place limitations on the extent of new foundation and construction activity. The close proximity of the tunnels also creates noise and vibration issues, which will be mitigated using an acoustic anti-vibration isolation system. Ground movement modelling has also been necessary to assess the impact of construction on the underground tunnels, particularly the effect of basement construction.
The new structure will utilise either shallow rafts or piled foundations, and two new basement levels have been proposed for both sides of the crescent. In addition, there is an existing sewer running beneath the gardens behind the crescent which could clash with the planned basement, so it will likely be necessary to divert this to the edge of the site.
This scheme also includes the excavation of an 18th-century ice-well, a subterranean brick structure once used to store ice from the Arctic region. Having been infilled, we analysed the structure to account for ground movement that may cause instability once it has been excavated.