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It's beginning to look as if my shack PC monitor is on the blink. Recently I have noticed that when the system comes back to life after going into standby the picture flashes repeatedly - flash, blank screen, flash, blank screen and so on. Nothing I do seems to bring this cycle to a halt, I just have to wait until the picture eventually stabilizes on its own.
This morning for the first time this occurred upon powering up the system from cold. So it looks as if the problem is getting worse. One day soon I expect the picture may not stabilize at all.
It is a 19 inch (48cm) monitor and must be about 8 years old, bought at a time when 19 inch monitors were quite a pricey item. So I can't complain that I haven't had good use out of it. I must have had three different system units in all that time. I should take this as an opportunity to replace it with a newer, larger screen. Except for the fact that I don't really have the room for a larger monitor as my shack is so small.
I do have a laptop that I could use. It is a nice wide-screen Dell running Windows 7, purchased for work about 3 years ago but now little used as I have given up most of the things I used to do. The trouble with that idea is that the laptop doesn't have the 4 real serial ports and 6 USB ports that the shack PC has, all of which are used.
So I guess I'll be shopping for a new PC monitor some time soon. The thing that always puts me off buying new computer hardware is the fear that it will be RF-noisy and add to the already high noise levels I experience here. This old monitor actually causes some hash on the 2m band, which went unnoticed when it was new as I didn't use VHF at the time. I think I'll ignore cheap Chinese products for once and stick with one of the well-known European brands that have actually passed emissions tests instead of just sporting a CE sticker like I suspect many imports do.


text: Hong Kong releases Consultation Report on Measures to Counter Base Erosion and Profit Shifting: key topics Global Tax Alert Share this 26 SEP 2017 By: Windson Li Samantha Mak The Hong Kong government, represented by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), has released its Consultation Report on Measures to Counter Base Erosion and Profit Shifting. Hong Kong's commitment to the implementation of BEPS was announced back in June 2016. The FSTB conducted a public consultation in late 2016 to explore legislative proposals for implementing the BEPS package. During the consultation period, the government organized two discussions with key stakeholders, including professional bodies and business chambers. On top of that, the government received 26 written submissions from 23 organizations and three individuals. Implementation strategy In the public consultation, the Hong Kong government proposed an implementation strategy that focuses on the four minimum standards set out by the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) following the BEPS Action Plan while maintaining Hong Kong's simple, territorial-based, predictable and low tax regime. These four areas cover: countering harmful tax practices (Action 5) preventing treaty abuse (Action 6) imposing country-by-country (CbC) reporting requirement (Action 13) and improving cross-border dispute resolution mechanism (Action 14). The government received broad support to this approach because the majority of respondents agreed that Hong Kong's tax regime offers the territory a key competitive edge which should not be compromised at the expense of any duties to meet international standards. KEY TOPICS Codification of transfer pricing rules to cover domestic and cross-border transactions Although they are not part of the BEPS minimum standards, the government proposed in the consultation paper to codify fundamental transfer pricing rules, empowering the Commissioner of Inland Revenue to adjust the profits or losses of an enterprise if these are deemed to derive from non-arm's length transactions with associated persons creating a tax advantage. The respondents to the consultations welcome the codification because it will likely bring greater certainty to taxpayers while aligning domestic tax practices with international standards, thereby facilitating settlement of transfer pricing-related tax disputes. IRD is expected to issue a Departmental Interpretation and Practice Note (DIPN) to facilitate better understanding of the TP Rules. Transfer pricing documentation Following BEPS, the consultation paper proposes that taxpayers be required to prepare transfer pricing documentation that includes a master file and a local file, subject to a size-based exemption and a related-party transaction-based exemption. The respondents to the consultation paper expressed a preference for a more relaxed exemption threshold and requested to exclude domestic related party transactions from the exemption threshold. The Consultation Report confirmed that the government would consider the former, but did not consider exclusion of domestic related party transactions a justifiable request. The consultation paper included a set of adjusted documentation thresholds and proposed that: An enterprise engaging in transactions with associated enterprises should prepare master file and local file, unless its transactions with associated enterprises can satisfy any two of the three conditions below: (i) total annual revenue not more than HK$200 million (ii) total assets not more than HK$200 million and (iii) not more than 100 employees. If the annual amount of a category of related party transactions is below the following proposed thresholds, an enterprise will not be required to prepare a local file for that particular category of transactions: (i) Transfer of properties: HK$220 million (ii) Transaction of financial assets: HK$110 million (iii) Transfer of intangibles: HK$110 million and (iv) Any other transactions (such as services and royalties): HK$44 millon The Consultation Report does not specify when taxpayers will be required to prepare the transfer pricing documentation. We expect that the operational details, as well as the timing, will be included in a future DIPN. Country-by-country report The primary obligation of filing CbC reports falls on the ultimate parent entities of multinational enterprises that are resident in Hong Kong, subject to a secondary filing obligation if the ultimate parent entities are resident in a jurisdiction that neither requires the filing nor provides for the exchange of CbC reports. In particular, a multinational enterprise with annual consolidated group revenue equal to or exceeding €750 million (HK$6.8 billion) will be required to file a CbC report in Hong Kong if its ultimate holding company is resident in Hong Kong. The Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (which applies due to Hong Kong's connection with China), together with existing double tax treaties or information exchange agreements, will become the platform for exchanges of CbC reports between Hong Kong and other jurisdictions. The respondents to the consultation paper suggested, and the government agreed, to implement a provisional arrangement to enable voluntary filing of CbC reports in Hong Kong for the period from January 1, 2016 to the time when the formal Hong Kong CbC rules are released. Thin capitalization rule IRD confirmed that Hong Kong will not introduce thin capitalization rules. While the arm's length principle shall apply to related party loans, IRD have no intention to introduce a threshold on Hong Kong entities' debt-to-equity ratio or to set a maximum amount of deductible interest. Penalties The Consultation Report further confirms that penalties are applicable in the following cases: filing tax returns with incorrect information on transfer pricing without a reasonable basis is an offence carrying a fine at level 3 (ie, HK$10,000) plus an amount equivalent to three times the under-reported taxes. Alternatively, the taxpayer concerned may be liable to an administrative fine imposed by the Commissioner of an amount not exceeding three times the under-reported tax and filing tax returns with incorrect information on transfer pricing willfully with intent to evade tax is an offence carrying the maximum penalty of a fine at level 5 (ie, HK$50,000) plus an amount equivalent to three times the under-reported taxes, and imprisonment for up to three years. IRD will consider all the facts and circumstances of individual cases in determining whether the taxpayer has a "reasonable basis" to be exempt from the penalties. The preparation of OECD-compliant transfer pricing documentation will be one of the factors considered. Advance pricing arrangement regime IRD noted that following the implementation of statutory transfer pricing rules, there will likely be a rising demand for APAs. The government recognizes such demand particularly for high-valued transactions within large enterprises. It is confirmed that general APA rules, including rules on unilateral, bilateral and multilateral APAs, will be made available as part of the DIPN. Dispute resolution mechanism A fully fledged statutory dispute resolution mechanism will be implemented in Hong Kong to meet the minimum standard under BEPS Action 14. The respondents welcome the introduction of such a mechanism because, in the post-BEPS world, the number of cross-border treaty-related disputes will inevitably increase. At this stage, the government intends to keep the legislation simple. Therefore, only general provisions will be provided in the legislation, with details to be specified in a DIPN. In the meantime, the government will continue to expand the network of comprehensive double taxation agreements and negotiate with potential treaty partners to include a mandatory arbitration provision in these agreements as appropriate. Multilateral instruments Hong Kong is a signatory to the OECD multilateral instruments. In light of the diverse opinions received and concerns expressed by respondents from the funds and asset management industry, the government intends to adopt the minimum standards of the MLIs only. The Consultation Report also confirms that the government prefers to adopt the principal purpose test (PPT) to provide safeguards against treaty abuse in accordance with BEPS Action 6. Since more preparatory work has to be done, the government plans to introduce the relevant amendment bill separately into the Legislative Council in mid-2018. REMARKS The Consultation Report summarizes findings and gives a strong indication of the legislative proposals that are in the works. In summary, for TP Rules, CbC reporting and dispute resolution, the government aims to introduce the amendment bill into the Legislative Council by the end of 2017. For MLIs, it is expected that the relevant amendment bill will introduced around mid-2018. Given that the Consultation Report has shed some light on the legislative changes to come and the respective timeline, companies should assess and think ahead on how these BEPS-driven changes in Hong Kong may affect their group structure and strategic plans. We note that the government emphasizes its intention to keep the legislation simple and more general. We expect there will be more certainty following publications of the respective DIPNs. Find out more by contacting the authors.

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Parents, schools and nurseries are being to be on the lookout for scarlet fever following a rise in reported cases of the infection.
Since the turn of the year 550 notifications of possible scarlet fever have been reported in Yorkshire and the Humber (34 in Calderdale) compared to around 300 possible cases notified for the same period in 2013.
Scarlet fever, for which there is curretnly vaccine, is mainly a childhood disease and is most common between the ages of two and eight years. It is a seasonal disease and this is the time of year when the highest numbers of cases are typically seen. As such, a decline in numbers of cases should become evident over the coming weeks.
Dr Wendy Phillips, Deputy Director of Health Protection at Public Health England's (PHE) Yorkshire and the Humber Centre, said: "We are continuing to provide advice to healthcare professionals on the national rise in cases of scarlet fever also seen within our region and it is possible that the increase seen in recent weeks could be, in part, due to increased awareness of the infection.
"Anyone with symptoms of scarlet fever, which include a sore throat, headache and fever accompanied by a characteristic rash, should consult their GP. Scarlet fever should be treated with antibiotics to reduce the risk of complications.
"Once children or adults are diagnosed with scarlet fever we strongly advise them to stay at home until at least 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment to avoid passing on the infection.
"Good hand hygiene is crucial in preventing the spread of the infection and children and adults should be encouraged to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when they cough and sneeze, and to wash their hands after using or disposing of tissues.
"Whilst most cases of scarlet fever are mild and will resolve within a week, healthcare professionals should continue to be vigilant due to uncommon but possible complications of the illness. "
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LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas' House Democratic Caucus has joined the chorus of voices calling on Lt. Gov. Mark Darr to resign, with the caucus leader saying members will pursue impeachment if Darr is not gone by the start of the fiscal session next month.
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas' House Democratic Caucus has joined the chorus of voices calling on Lt. Gov. Mark Darr to resign, with the caucus leader saying members will pursue impeachment if Darr is not gone by the start of the fiscal session next month.
"Given the growing number of bipartisan calls for the lieutenant governor to resign, we just feel that, given everything that's happened, it's probably best for him to focus on himself and his family and that he wouldn't really be able to hold that job and do right by the people of Arkansas," House Minority Leader Greg Leding, D-Fayetteville, said Friday.
Leding said the caucus is not asking Darr to resign immediately or requesting a special session for impeachment, but he said that if Darr is still in office when legislators gather at the Capitol for the session that begins Feb. 10, impeachment "is something that we believe we probably would have to at least try."
Darr did not immediately respond Friday to a request for comment.
Darr, a Republican, was reprimanded and fined $11,000 by the state Ethics Commission this week for 11 violations of state campaign finance and ethics laws. Gov. Mike Beebe, all five Republican members of Arkansas' congressional delegation and several Republican and Democratic candidates for office have called on Darr to step down.
The lieutenant governor presides over the Senate during legislative sessions but does not vote except to break ties. His only duties outside of sessions are to step into the office of governor if the governor is unable to complete his term and to serve as acting governor when the governor is out of the state.
Beebe is scheduled to travel to Mobile, Ala., this weekend for the GoDaddy.com Bowl between Arkansas State, his alma mater, and Ball State.
"I think the public's trust in (Darr) has been shaken so much that they wouldn't be comfortable with him having to act as governor at this time," Leding said.
Acting governors typically do not exercise gubernatorial powers, but there have been exceptions. In 1993, then-Senate President Pro Tem Jerry Jewell issued several pardons and commutations while then-Gov. Jim Guy Tucker was out of the state and the office of lieutenant governor was vacant. Last February, while Beebe was traveling Darr signed into law a bill, which Beebe opposed, that exempted from the state Freedom of Information Act the names of people with permits to carry concealed handguns.
Under Article 15 of the state constitution, state officers are subject to impeachment "for high crimes and misdemeanors and gross misconduct in office."
The House has the power of impeachment. House spokeswoman Cecillea Pond-Mayo said Friday that House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot is willing to begin the impeachment process if a majority of House members indicate they want to pursue it. Republicans hold 51 of the House's 100 seats.
If the House did vote on impeachment, Leding said he would guess that a two-thirds majority vote would be required, but Pond-Mayo said it appears a simple majority vote would be sufficient. Presumably the vote would be on a resolution to impeach, and a resolution requires 51 votes to pass, she said.
Leding speculated that at least a few Republicans would vote with Democrats for impeachment if Darr continues to refuse calls for his resignation.
House Majority Leader Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, was on a plane Friday and unavailable for comment, a spokesman said.
If the House votes for impeachment, the Senate would conduct a trial, and a two-thirds vote of that body would be needed for a conviction and removal from office. Republicans hold 21 seats in the 35-member Senate.


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Celebrate Earth Day on April 21 with an SCFD Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Special Earth-friendly programming scheduled throughout the day
DENVER – April 15, 2012 –The Denver Museum of Nature & Science invites families and visitors of all ages to celebrate Earth Day during the SCFD Free Day on Sunday, April 21. Supported by Xcel Energy, Museum visitors will enjoy special Earth-friendly activities, such as such as face painting, crafts, and hands-on learning activities about animals, energy, and planetary wellness. Visitors will see Mr. Bones the giant dinosaur puppet, follow a scavenger hunt through the Museum, take a Secrets of the Diorama tour, and help us celebrate the 40th birthday of the roaring saber-toothed cat in the main lobby.
Visitors are encouraged to bring unwanted laptops and cell phones to the Museum to be securely recycled. Also, the Museum Shop is going paperless! Help kick-off this new endeavor by bringing your reusable shopping bag and saving an additional 10% off purchases in the Museum Shop (Discount does not include books, CDs, or DVDs). Take a special quiz and win a Museum reusable bag.
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Sunday, April 21, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., FREE with admission
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Get your hands and minds into what happens to plastic, wood, and computers when they get recycled. Play the Treeperdy game and win prizes. Don't forget to bring your unwanted laptops and cellphones for secure recycling!
Happy Birthday to our coin-eating Saber-toothed Cat, who has been growling in the Museum for 40 years! Join us for a special "happy birthday" song, enjoy a cookie, and ask questions about what our cat has seen over the years!
Take a spin on the PowerRide bikes, and test your EQ (energy quotient) by taking the eefficiency proficiency quiz for a great prize.
Touch and see amazing specimens from the zoology collections. Elephants, exotic birds, and incredible insects—oh my!
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About the Denver Museum of Nature & Science The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain Region's leading resource for informal science education. A variety of engaging exhibits, discussions and activities help Museum visitors celebrate and understand the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth and the universe. The Museum is located at 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205. To learn more about the Museum, check www.dmns.org, or call 303-370-6000. # # #
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Actress Amanda Bynes is the teen star whose strange public antics led to an arrest for reckless endangerment in 2013. Amanda Bynes was already a comedy veteran by the time she became a teenager, having performed for years on Nickelodeon's shows All That (1996-2000) and The Amanda Show (1999-2002), where her skill at broad comedy earned her comparisons to Lucille Ball. She made the leap to the big screen in 2002 as Frankie Muniz's co-star in Big Fat Liar, and starred in 2003's What a Girl Wants (co-starring Kelly Preston). She also starred in the cable TV comedy series What I Like About You (2002-06). In 2006 she played opposite Channing Tatum in She's the Man, a takeoff on Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night, and in 2007 she appeared in the movie version of the musical based on John Waters's Hairspray (2007, with Zac Efron). Her other films include Sydney White (2007) and Easy A (2010, starring Emma Stone). In 2013 she seemed to encounter mental turmoil, appearing in public in stringy wigs and acting erratically, and posting odd tweets like "Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are ugly!" and "I Want A Million Dollars A Year For Illegally Having My Mind Read And Privacy Stolen." She was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment after allegedly throwing a bong out the window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment on 23 May 2013; in July, sheriff's deputies took her in for involuntary psychiatric review (a so-called "5150 hold") after she reportedly acted strangely and set a gasoline fire in a driveway in Thousand Oaks, California.
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Rutherford-based Cancer Genetics Inc. has expanded a partnership with a Roche affiliate to improve testing at hospitals and cancer centers in Central America and the Caribbean.
The companies will work together to develop workshops and training programs to increase adoption of biomarker-based cancer diagnostics in the targeted region, according to a news release. Cancer Genetics CEO Panna Sharma said the initiative also "aligns with our focus on bringing our genomic testing to the community setting."
This agreement extends Cancer Genetics' relationship with Roche Servicios, a Costa Rica-based affiliate of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche.
Cancer Genetics since August 2012 has performed complex testing services for Roche Servicios to improve diagnosis and prognosis of cancer patients. The services help Roche Servicios deliver results to clinicians in 14 locations in Central America and the Caribbean.
"The workshops and training programs we are implementing will improve access to accurate genetic-based diagnostics, positively impacting therapeutic decision making in cancer care throughout the region, while adhering to the highest industry standards," said Dr. Lan Wang, a medical director at Cancer Genetics.
Roche Servicios said it will evaluate other Cancer Genetics programs that can broaden its services and range of patients serviced.
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Renovation Inspiration: Colorful Stoves
Adding color in the kitchen is a tough skill to master. Painting the cabinets magenta might be too bold of a statement , yet a yellow vase and bowl of lemons on the counter may seem like too little for truly brightening the room. The Goldilocks sweet spot might be choosing a colorful stove to liven up the kitchen...
It's not too much, and not too little. The range and hood is already the focal point of a kitchen, so enhance it with a brightly colored finish as each of these homes below have:
- A Red Range in Photographer Annie Schlecter's New York Kitchen; Bertazzoni
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Housing an iconic 25 foot tall idol of Lord Ganesha, Bada Ganesha Temple is one of the must see tourist attractions of Indore. The statue of lord Ganesha here is believed to be the largest in the whole world.
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Omkareshwar is one of the 12 famous Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. The temple is based on the banks of Narmada River, the river splits to form an Island called Mandhata. Omkareshwar Temple is perched on this 4 kilometres long and 2 kilometre wide island. Interestingly, the shape of the island resembles to holy Hindu word "Om". Tourists and devotees from all over the country gather here to visit this holy shrine dedicated to Hindu Lord Shiva. The iconic temple is built in Northern Indian style of architecture, high spires can be spotted on the top of the temple.
- Meghdoot Upvan Garden
Meghdoot Upvan Garden is one of the most beautiful and largest gardens in Indore. The garden is known for its natural beauty in form of vibrant flowers, trees and landscapes. There are also a number of fountains inside the Meghdoot Upvan Garden which add to the mesmerizing appeal of the place. The garden is all peaceful and serene during the day while the nights follow with lighted and dancing fountains. More importantly, Meghdoot Upvan Garden is a treat to watch throughout the day and night.
- Sukh Niwas Palace
What once used to be Summer Palace of the mighty Holkar rulers, is now a famous tourist attractions and picnic spot in Indore. Sukh Niwas Palace of Indore is an Indo Western architectural masterpiece which showcases the lavish luxuries of Holkar dynasty here. The palace is encircled by vast gardens all around and Sukh Mahal Lake in front of it. The picturesque view of the Sukh Niwas Palace is bound to amaze any visitor here.


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Many roboticists rely on simulation during the early phases of developing navigation algorithms for their autonomous mobile robots. While many commercial robots now come with robust development environments that include visual simulators, these tools aren't available to robotics researchers who are working with a custom-built robot or who have not yet determined which commercial robot will satisfy their requirements. Even researchers using one of the commercial development environments will have difficulty sharing their simulation results with colleagues or others who do not have access to the commercial development tools. Believing that the ability to share simulation results visually with the greatest number of people would be an important capability to have led to the development of the web-based simulation approach described in this paper.
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Driving in Style: Car Shopping Tips for Cool Moms
Moms aren't exactly known for driving cool family cars. Take, for instance, the "woody" wagons from the 1970s and 1980s, which were about as far away from a sports car as you could get. They were largely replaced by the minivan -- a highly practical choice, but hardly the most exciting way to shuttle kids from school to soccer practice to music lessons.
So is it possible for moms to drive something cool and practical, without spending a fortune? We think so -- and we think it's easier than you may realize.
In today's tech-obsessed world, one of the biggest things that make a car "cool" is a litany of cutting-edge gadgets. Years ago, such features were only available on top-line luxury cars -- and they rarely worked properly. Think back to the days of car phones.
But now, drivers don't have to break the bank to get the latest gadgets. Reversing cameras, for instance, still earn "oohs" and "aahs" from passengers. Yet they're included on dozens of new cars, from the Honda CR-V -- which starts under $24,000 -- to most trim levels of midsize sedans like the Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima. And many modern cars that don't include a standard reversing camera usually offer it as an inexpensive option.
Infotainment is also quickly gaining popularity in many modern cars. While the array of choices can be daunting, don't worry: It makes your life easier and, most importantly, your car cooler. Toyota's Entune system lets you make dinner reservations or buy movie tickets. Chrysler's navigation system uses Google Maps to show you an image of the exact place you're driving. And most modern infotainment systems can provide traffic updates, online radio and weather information. With all that power, it's easy to feel like you're in an airplane cockpit rather than behind the wheel of a new car.
Other gadgets can also provide "mom cars" with an air of cool. In the newly redesigned Honda Accord, a Lane Watch system turns on a blind-spot camera whenever drivers change lanes to the right. The Ford Fusion's option list includes a system that will automatically parallel park the sedan. (We've tried it, and it works!) Many modern Nissan models will honk the horn and flash the lights once you've filled the tires to the correct pressure. And the Ford Escape offers a system that opens the tailgate when you swing your foot under its bumper -- helpful when your hands are full. Each of those features transforms a "mom car" into something just a little cooler.
The Importance of Style
But we recognize "cool" isn't all about gadgets. Style plays a role, too. And for moms bored with traditional SUVs and minivans, we have a few suggestions. The Ford Flex is among our top choices, since it combines a bold look with 3-row seating and family-friendly features. It's also surprisingly inexpensive compared to rivals, with a starting price around $32,000.
The Honda Crosstour also offers striking styling in a family car package. Like the Flex, many drivers won't fall in love with its unusual look. But for those who want to break out of the mold of the typical "mom car," the Crosstour straddles a line somewhere between sedan, station wagon and SUV. The same is true of the Toyota Venza, which is based on the Camry, but offers a taller driving position and crossover styling. Both the Crosstour and the Venza start around $28,000.
Moms who want to improve their "cool factor" should also consider their needs before making a purchase. A well-equipped Chevrolet Suburban, for example, starts above $50,000. But for the same money, drivers can get a luxurious new BMW 528i or Infiniti M37. Of course, many moms need the Suburban's capabilities -- but many don't. For those in the latter group, the sedans boast exciting gadgets, a sporty driving experience and more than enough room for most families and their gear.
Choosing the right car can be difficult -- especially if you're trying to balance "practical" and "cool." But we think today's family cars and gadgets give moms a chance to be both.


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Russian children saved from hell
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MOSCOW, Russia -- While his reign may have had its controversial moments, today Russian president Vladimir Putin (Russian: Верховный непогрешимого вождя Off-the-record-Russian: Бесполезные большой нос) made a bold move for the betterment of the nation, and perhaps all mankind, when he banned those Capitalist Yanks over the ocean from adopting Russian children.
On Friday, December 28th, Putin saved thousands of innocent Russian orphans from a life of despair by passing a bill which bars Americans from adopting from Russia.
Historically, Americans have been legally abducting more defenseless Russian children than any other nation and brainwashing them from their youth in order to erase all traces of memory of their first 18 months of life living in glorious Russia.
Reliable Russian media sources report that Russian kids taken to America are generally brought up as slave labor and put to work in the sex industry, used for human experiments, or ritually burned on altars as sacrifices to their hamburger god. Saving them from the physical torment is not all Putin's move has accomplished though, the Bible teaches, and it has been reaffirmed by the Russian Orthodox Church, that kids taken from the motherland and raised in America will be damned to eternal hellfire. Thus, he has even saved their very souls.
Additionally, if raised in America, the children could become obese, contract a heart condition, and die five years early. If raised in Russian orphanages, there is no faintly remote way they could possibly become overweight, much less obese. And if they should accidentally die 60 years early as a result of malnutrition, then at least they never had to experience the horrors of dietary-induced diabetes.
Naturally, this law comes with its objectors, as is always the case. One point critics are quick to note is the less-than-stellar accommodations Russia orphanages offer, this argument would be made moot if any of those critics ever witnessed an official government-sponsored presentation of life in America which actually has to be partially censored just to save viewers their sanity.
Luckily the detractors are few, most Russians are pleased with this passage. For too long America has been making Russians look bad, as if they couldn't care for their own orphaned children. Obviously this is not the case, it is not that Russians can't, they merely don't want to.
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- "Putin signs bill barring adoptions of Russian children by Americans". The Associated Press, December 28, 2012


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Panasonic preps Blu-ray, iPod-friendly home theatre kit
CES Panasonic has combined two the consumer electronics industry's major buzzwords in a single product: a home theatre rig that incorporates not only a Blu-ray Disc player but also an iPod dock.
The SC-BT100 comprises a central unit, five satellite speakers – two front, two rear and an under-screen unit – a sub-woofer. Panasonic said the sub-woofer's Kelton design "features a passive radiator and a driver anchored to the cabinet to reduce vibration and noise while delivering more dynamic bass". The satellites are made with bamboo cones which, being more rigid than paper cones, deliver a more accurate sound, the company claimed.
Panasonic's SC-BT100: iPod-friendly
The Blu-ray unit delivers full 1080p HD content out through component-video and HDMI ports. It supports the boasts the Final Standard Profile, supporting picture-in-picture and audio mixing, which allows the consumer to switch the sound between the main and sub-soundtracks.
It'll do cinema-style 24p output too.
The iPod dock supports all dockable iPods, Panasonic said, and will allow video to be played through from the Apple gadget – though, interestingly, only out through the SC-BT100's composite-video port.
The SC-BT100 is scheduled to ship in the US in May. Panasonic didn't name the price, or say when the set will go on sale overseas.


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Monday, December 2, 2013
Aditya Santosh Raut Continues To Break Barriers
The prolific marathon swimmer, born in 1993, started off in 2002 on a 70 km swim in the Indian Ocean when he completed a two-way crossing of Dharamatar Channel from Mumbai's Gate Way of India to Dharamtar and back. The 9-year-old, escorted by his coach Vinay Marathe and father Santosh Raut, took 21 hours 28 minutes to complete his first marathon swim. While there have been many other young swimmers in India who have swum marathon swimmers, Aditya is different as his career has continued and his goals have gotten progressively difficult.
With a goal to become the first swimmer from India to represent his country in the Olympics at the 10K marathon swim, Aditya has been preparing for the 2016 and 2020 Olympics by completing numerous marathon swims around the world in addition to building speed in his pool events.
At the age of 10 in 2004, Aditya completed a Robben Island swim from Three Anchor Bay to Robben Island and Blouberg, a distance of 18 km that he completed in 6 hours 42 minutes. He attempted to swim 10 km from Simanstowm to Muizenberg which he succeeded, but a second swim had to be called off due to sharks.
At the age of 11 in 2005, Aditya completed a Cook Strait crossing from the North Island to the South Island in New Zealand and the Toroneos Gulf in Greece. At 12, he completed a Catalina Channel crossing in 11 hours 55 minutes in 2006 and completed 7 swims in 7 days at the Tethys Challenge Formula 7777 event. At 13, he competed in the 26 km International Self-Transcendence Marathon Swim from Rapperswil to Zurich and 15 days later completed a Strait of Gibraltar crossing in 3 hours 28 minutes.
In 2009 at the age of 16, Aditya crossed the English Channel in 14 hours 55 minutes and then set his sights on the FINA World Championships and Olympic 10K Marathon Swim. After training all his live in Pune, Aditya is currently training in Bangalore, India where he concentrates on his education of Business Management.
His current aim to reach the FINA standard of 15:59.33 in the 1500m freestyle to represent India and ultimately to participate in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro or the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
His father Santosh has been on nearly all of this swims. "[When Aditya was young], I wasn't nervous for his safety because I was always on his swims with coach Vinay Marathe. We were always with him," recalls Santosh.
"We studied every swim and safety was our top priority. [As a father], Aditya's safety is much more important than his swim. But he does not have the advantage of getting in cold water swims for practice. Hence, we needed to go earlier to every swim in order to get acclimated to the weather and water temperatures.
Aditya, on his first cold water swim in Cape Town, South Africa was seared due to cold water. This was the very first time he entered the cold water. In that situation, I personally entered the water with him. This gave him confidence and some tips on how to swim in the cold water. My entry in the cold water with him on that day boosted his confidence. But he has faced cold water down to 10ºC (50ºF)."
The young man from Bangalore has grown and developed in ways that few humans have experienced. With his trajectory in the sport and his focus on increased speed, he may very well be India's first representative to qualify for the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim at the 2015 Rio Olympic Games or the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
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More than a year before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Ala., bus, a young black woman from Eastover took a similar stand in Columbia.
Sarah Mae Flemming was just 20 years old when she took a seat June 22, 1954, in what was deemed the "whites-only" section of a segregated city bus operated by South Carolina Electric and Gas.
In the Jim Crow-era, the line dividing the races on South Carolina buses was a visible reminder of the daily division among races in the South. In Columbia, that line could shift on any given day depending on whether more black or white people were riding, but one rule was firm – blacks were never to sit in front of whites.
When Flemming, who was a maid at the time, took her seat, she sat down in front of two white people. The bus driver humiliated her by blocking her with his arm and accusing her of sitting in the "whites-only" part of the bus.
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Encouraged by area civil rights activists and attorneys, Flemming filed suit against SCE&G.
Her case was rejected by federal court in Columbia but went on to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond. The high court struck down segregation on city buses, and Flemming's win became big news in black newspapers across the country.
However, despite her victory, Flemming's role largely would be overshadowed by more publicized events in the civil rights movement such as the Parks case.
"I really don't know why it didn't get more national attention," said longtime Columbia attorney Hemphill Pride II.
Pride, who first learned about Flemming when he was in law school at Florida A&M University, speculated that perhaps the timing of the Parks case, which went on to end segregated buses, had something to do with it.
"Rosa Parks came around right at the time when the civil rights movement was rising," he said.
Pride, now 76, went on to work with the late judge Matthew Perry, who argued Flemming's case.
Flemming died of a heart attack in 1993 at age 59 but her story has picked up some steam in recent years. In 2005, it was released as a documentary, "Before Rosa: Sarah Mae Flemming's Unsung Contribution," and is now listed on several educational websites.
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At last, after 4 years of exciting robot building, my company is moving the facility where I work here in southern California, back east! Brrrrrr! Much too cold for me, I will remain here, although I will be unemployed some time around June, I will still be warm :)
Any ways, if any one is looking for an Electrical / Software engineer with lots of robot building experience here in the LA / Orange county area, send me an email: firstname.lastname@example.com


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SAN ANTONIO -- Diets that are restricted because of food allergies may impair growth in affected children, and the more allergies, the greater the affect, researchers reported here.
In a retrospective chart review, food-allergic children older than 2 were in significantly lower weight and body mass index (BMI) percentiles after a 5-year period than healthy controls (P<0.05 for both), according to Caroline Hobbs, MD, of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, and colleagues.
In addition, children who had greater numbers of food allergies had significantly lower weight and height than those with only one or two allergies, and those with milk allergies had lower BMI and weight than those with other food allergies, they reported at a poster session at the meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Children with food allergies are treated with "strict avoidance of the allergenic food/s," but few prior studies have looked at associations between such dietary restrictions and nutrition and growth.
To analyze impacts of food allergies on children's growth, Hobbs and co-authors reviewed charts of 5,037 children ages 1 month to 11 years who were evaluated at University of North Carolina pediatric clinics over a 5-year period.
The study sample included 245 food-allergic patients who were age-matched and compared against 4,584 healthy controls, 106 patients with cystic fibrosis, and 102 patients with celiac disease.
Food-allergic participants had a mean age of 4.1 and an average 1.87 allergies. Patients in the three disease categories were mostly white (48.6% of those with food allergies, 90.3% of those with cystic fibrosis, and 84.3% of those with celiac disease), while those in the healthy controls group were comprised of 25% whites and 35.4% blacks, with 39.6% of another, unlisted race.
Most participants had a peanut (55.9%), egg (41.6%), or milk allergy (26.9%). Those with a milk allergy had a significantly greater number of other allergies than those who did not have a milk allergy (2.7 versus 1.6, P<0.001).
Among participants younger than 2 years, body mass index (BMI) percentiles were significantly lowest among controls with celiac disease (P<0.001), though differences between healthy controls and children with food allergies were significant as well (P<0.05). Among patients 2 years and older, differences between controls with cystic fibrosis or celiac disease were nonsignificantly different.
Compared with healthy controls ages 2 and older, patients with a food allergy were in a significantly lower average BMI percentile (57.6 versus 68.0, P<0.05). The same was true for weight percentiles (67.5 versus 72.5, P<0.05).
The researchers also noted that patients with more than two food allergies were in significantly lower weight (55.3 versus 69.2, P<0.001) and height percentiles (62.2 versus 74.8, P<0.05) than those with only one or two food allergies.
While children with milk allergy did not significantly differ in height percentiles from those with other food allergies, milk allergy was associated with significantly lower BMI (48.7 versus 58.8, P<0.05) and weight percentile (54.5 versus 70.6, P<0.001), particularly among patients younger than 2.
Hobbs and colleagues concluded that the "impact of food allergy is especially pronounced when it requires elimination of more than two foods and/or milk," and that children with milk allergy were "particularly vulnerable, with weight and BMI significantly lower than those with other food allergies."
The authors noted that healthcare professionals should offer proper nutritional assessment and dietary counseling for food-allergic patients to help prevent growth delay.
The study was funded by the University of North Carolina Department of Pediatrics.
The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
- Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD Emeritus Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN, Nurse Planner
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and ImmunologySource Reference: Vickery B, et al "Impact of food allergy on growth in the pediatric population" AAAAI 2013; Abstract 361.


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So where have I been? Short answer: Playing tour guide to my mom and my sister. We cavorted in the Alps, took some boat rides, visited various beauty spots, and rode the train a lot.
I also did some knitting. More on that soon.
Sounds fun! Isn't it neat that you can ride the train to get to all kinds of beautiful places in a short amount of time in Europe? Sooo cooool. Can't wait to see what you knit!
Beautiful! That squirrel carving would be right at home in NJ. NJ is filthy with squirrels! I wish we had some Alps in NJ.
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As parents, there is little that we want more than to keep our kids safe and happy. An Indiana mother of a 17-year-old gay son was allegedly trying to do just that when she sent him to school with a stun gun following a series of bullying incidents, including homophobic slurs and rock throwing.
The mother, Chelisa Grimes, sent her son Darnell "Dynasty" Young to his high school in Indianapolis with the weapon after he said he had been bullied for months, without sufficient intervention from school administrators, reports CNN. She said, "I do not promote violence—not at all—but what is a parent to do when she has done everything that she felt she was supposed to do ... at the school?"
Last month, after six students surrounded him at school, name-calling and threatening to beat him up, he pulled the stun gun from his backpack, raised it in the air and set off an electric charge, which dispersed the group. Nobody was hurt, and Young went off to class, but he was arrested a short while later. He has been suspended and now faces possible expulsion for violating school policy by bringing a weapon to school.
Plus: Could Your Child Be Gay?
Young, who is gay, is apparently known for dressing flamboyantly, which school staff have tried to discourage him from doing. His school principal told The Indianapolis Star, "'If you wear female apparel, then kids are kids and they're going to say whatever it is that they want to say. Because you want to be different and because you choose to wear female apparel, it may happen. In the idealistic society, it shouldn't matter. People should be able to wear what they want to wear.'"
"'I deal with all bullying, and I take it very seriously,'" the principal continued. "'I've been a big disciplinarian. Your school climate's not worth a quarter if you don't have good discipline.'" Although the school has interviewed students and teachers about the bullying and this incident in particular, it has failed to identify the bullies.
Plus: Is Your Child Being Bullied?
Nearly nine out of 10 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender students have been bullied or harassed at school over the past year, according to a 2009 survey of over 7,200 middle and high school students, and two-thirds of them don't feel safe at school. Young admits that as a result of the bullying and some particularly nasty rumors about him, he had suicidal thoughts.
Plus: When Your Child Is the Bully
Grimes explained that while she knew stun guns weren't allowed on school property, she specifically chose a one because it didn't seem as dangerous as a gun or a knife.
What's your take on this? If you felt a school wasn't doing all it should to protect your child, how would you handle the situation?


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In conjunction with our lobbying and Call-to-Action grass-roots efforts, VSBA raises the visibility of our constituent's views, interests and concerns among influential lawmakers. With increased visibility, VSBA has a greater opportunity to educate lawmakers on issues important to 8(a), Veteran, and Woman-owned small business and a greater opportunity to impact what happens in Washington, DC.
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Mitsubishi WD-57831 57-inch DLP HDTV
In a world gone mad for flat panels, I've gone on record for preserving the rear-projection television. Done right, the best DLP and LCoS RPTVs we've tested deliver huge, bright pictures with stunning image quality, at ridiculously low prices compared with like-size LCD or plasma sets. Yeah, I know - you can't hang one on a wall (excepting a few "slim" RPTVs now appearing), and you won't be quite the coolest cat on the block when your friends walk into your living room on Super Bowl Sunday. But if you don't mind a set with a few extra inches of depth, and can wait till the picture comes up to collect your oohs and aahs, an RPTV is a great choice.
That said, Mitsubishi remains among the most respected names in this field, a name built on many years of delivering premium-quality bigscreen TVs. The TV in my own den is a 42-inch Mits CRT rear-projector, a now-ancient model (by HDTV standards) whose image quality remains so good on HD material that I still can't see any reason to upgrade. So I was anxious to take a look at the Mitsubishi WD-57831 57-inch DLP HDTV, a 1080p model from the company's top-of-the-line Diamond Series. Of particular interest was this set's six-primary color system, the result of a newly designed color wheel and other refinements that add cyan, yellow, and magenta sub-primaries to the red, green, and blue primaries normally used to generate all colors.
FEATURES The 57831 has a sleek design, with a tiny, tapered base and a thin bezel around the screen intended to mimic the flat-panel look, which I'd say succeeds in looking swell while minimizing its impact in the room. As befits a high-end model, it's loaded with nice user features, including a premium jack pack with a pair of 1080p-capable HDMI inputs and a DVI input for PCs, a CableCARD slot (with built-in TV Guide On Screen program guide), a pair of FireWire (a.k.a. IEEE-1394 or i.Link) connectors, two antenna inputs (with a built-in digital TV tuner), and the usual load of component-, composite, and S-video inputs. Hidden behind a cover under the screen is a convenience station that includes another FireWire input (presumably for a digital camcorder) along with S- and composite-video jacks, control buttons, and a multi-slot card reader for loading photos from the most popular types of memory cards.


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Girlfriends' Cooking Class at the Brewster House – Pizza, Rose & OverNIGHT
April 27, 2018 by Kelleigh Dulany
Girlfriends' PRO night Cooking class at the Brewster House – Pizza, Rose & OverNIGHT- Saturday, June 2nd 6p-8p
Grab your Girls and learn all you knead to know about dough, sauce basics, cheese basics and overall technique before topping with your fresh ingredients and baking to perfection. No pizzeria-style oven required. The result is unbelievable pizzas from scratch, that you'll create and enjoy eating "Inn our Kitchen" for a hands-on experience. Pair your artisanal pizza with our selections of craft beer and wine, which are available for sale.
Our favorite Rose from Channing Daughters will be available by the glass for all to enjoy.
Leave our cooking class with the skills and knowledge needed to make great pizza in your own home!
*Saturday, June 2nd: Pizza from Scratch 6p-8p $50 pp; $85 per couple (**Free with 2 night stay); Alcoholic Beverages not included.
RESERVE Your spot today- Space is Limited – Overnight stays encouraged but not required. Call for class only enrollment: 207-865-4121
January 20, 2016 by Kelleigh Dulany
The Heritage is a 145′ traditional Maine schooner that sails out of Rockland. It occurred to us that the combination of a luxurious stay at Brewster House, combined with a sailing adventure on Heritage would be The Perfect Maine vacation! We've worked out this magical vacation for your excitement and pleasure, offering the best of the beaches, shopping, museums and restaurants of Portland and the "mid-coast," with an authentic sailing adventure ranging east from Penobscot Bay to Mt. Desert Island (Acadia National Park) on the ship that is truly the "Queen of the Windjammer Fleet!"
This could be as little as 3 days on each, or as much as 6 days on each, or any combination that will fit our respective schedules and occupancy opportunities. Call Brewster House for more information, but a look at their video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKBjprcNDjI&feature=player_embedded (and ours on this website) will certainly entice you!
Maine Seafarer Adventure
May 23, 2015 by insideout
Your Maine Seafarer Adventure includes two nights in one of our deluxe king or queen guest rooms, where you will receive a nautical-themed gift basket. Wake to fabulous breakfasts each morning, as well as afternoon refreshments. Sail Casco Bay on a historic, Maine-built schooner, and learn about Maine's maritime history with admission for two at Maine Maritime Museum . Relax with dinner at Azure Cafe ($50 gift certificate included), to complete your memory-making voyage. If you have time, visit some of the area lighthouses and harbors (maps and directions provided). Your vacation of a lifetime!
Double occupancy, king or queen room, from $610 + tax. Other rates are available for suites (Portland Head or Bass Harbor).
Available June 1 – October 10, 2017
Sailing into the Sunset Package
May 23, 2015 by insideout
Sail on a Windjammer and stay at Brewster House Bed & Breakfast for your Maine Vacation Adventure. This romantic visit for two to Brewster House B&B on the Maine Coast, is the trip of a lifetime!
You'll be pampered with a romantic queen room (with huge private bath, of course!), a sailing-themed Maine welcome basket – but that's just the beginning.
Two nights at Brewster House, with our fabulous full, hot breakfast each morning, prepares you for a day of adventure and breathtaking beauty along the Maine coast. Your stay also includes a sunset sail for two aboard a schooner. View the famous Portland Head Lighthouse from the water, and sail magnificent Casco Bay. We'll also provide maps to other area lighthouses if you'd like to visit them while you are here. Return for a $100 shopping spree at L.L. Bean's world headquarters and five stores, and a $50 gift certificate for a romantic dinner at Azure Cafe.
Lodging (double occupancy), schooner cruise for two, gift certificates and taxes from $684. Other rates available for more than two people in the Bass Harbor Suite or Portland Head Suite.
Sunset sails subject to weather and availability.
Valid June 1 – October 11, 2017
Lighthouse Tour Special
May 1, 2015 by insideout
Your Lighthouse Tour Special includes a two night stay in one of the romantic queen rooms at Brewster House (only a short walk to L.L. Bean and Freeport's many shops), then add an extensive lighthouse driving tour along Maine's spectacular coast. Visit as many of our picturesque lighthouses as time permits! Take home your own copy of a lighthouse guidebook to enhance your tour. Allow plenty of time, as you can easily spend more than a day on the driving tour.
Includes a $50 gas card to help with some of the transportation costs, a $50 restaurant gift card at Azure Cafe, and a lighthouse-themed Maine welcome basket round out this special.
New! Add a two-hour cruise of Casco Bay on an antique schooner for only $40 per person! Please let us know when booking that you would like to add the schooner cruise.
Double occupancy king or queen rate, including taxes, starting at just $558 + tax. Schooner cruise is additional. Rates for our suites are available on request.
Valid April 1 – October 31, 2017
Stay N' Play Golf Package
April 28, 2015 by insideout
Stay N'Play Golf & spend two relaxing nights at Brewster House in one of our luxurious queen rooms and your own large private bath, and spend a relaxing day enjoying the Maine outdoors with you own cart at Bath Country Club's prestige 18 hole golf course! You'll start the morning with our fresh ground coffee and delicious three course gourmet breakfast.
Come back to a rock on the porch and share a bottle of one of our fine wines, then it's out on the town with a $50 gift certificate to the Azure Café, here in Freeport. Better yet, bring your best golf buddies to share with!!
- 2 nights and gourmet breakfasts @ Brewster House
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- Bottle of wine from the Brewster House wine cellars
- $50 gift certificate for dinner at the Azure Café in Freeport
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May 5, 2014 by insideout
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Your Beautiful Birthday Package birthday special includes:
- Two nights accommodations at Brewster House with full hot breakfasts each morning, afternoon refreshments, and helpful hosts who can provide ideas and directions.
- A $50 gift certificate for a romantic dinner at Azure Cafe
- A lovely floral bouquet from our wonderful florist
- A Brewster House coffee mug
Your Anniversary Romance Package anniversary special includes:
- Two nights accommodations at Brewster House with full hot breakfasts each morning, afternoon refreshments, and helpful hosts who can provide ideas and directions.
- A $50 gift certificate for a romantic dinner at Azure Cafe
- Your choice of a chilled bottle of Prosecco or Champagne, or a lovely floral bouquet from our wonderful florist
Discounted gift certificates may not be used with the birthday special or anniversary special romantic packages.
Specials and discounts do not apply to packages. Offered pricing assumes direct reservation with Brewster House and will be slightly higher when having booked through a booking engine such as Bed & Breakfast.com, Booking.com or their affiliates.
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May 5, 2014 by insideout
Relax, unwind and enjoy the special days and nights with a honeymoon package in a lovely Victorian Bed and Breakfast along the Maine Coast. Make the kind of memories that will last a lifetime, touring the coast's dramatic lighthouses, a lobster dinner in little-known coastal getaway, or shopping at over 160 stores and restaurants in Freeport, home of L.L. Bean.
Indulge your romantic dreams at Brewster House. Arrive to a chilled bottle of Champagne, enjoy a full, hot breakfast each morning, made with the freshest available ingredients, fresh ground coffee or a large selection of teas, and home-baked scones, muffins or breads. Relax in one of our immaculately appointed spacious rooms with either King or Queen beds and large private baths. Unwind by touring L.L. Bean and the other shops, visiting the coastal sights, and little hideaways.
Your Honeymoon Package includes:
- Two nights lodging at Brewster House
- Complimentary bottle of Champagne or Processo
- Special chocolates in a Brewster House mug
The gifts above are included at your standard room rate, based on the season of your visit. Please request the Honeymoon Package when you reserve your room.
Discounted gift certificates may not be used with this package.
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Venus & Mars Getaway
April 28, 2014 by insideout
We know MOST GUYS don't like to shop and MOST LADIES do. It is in that spirit that we offer a couples time in Freeport knowing that you both may not be avid shoppers! Better yet, this may best be practiced as two couple operation. (Disclaimer – WE KNOW THERE WILL BE CASES WHERE THE OPPOSITE IS TRUE, so don't get in a tizzy about who in Venus or Mars when you're here!) This package is designed so that everyone can come and enjoy themselves thoroughly!
You mad shoppers don't need help from us, but we'll throw in a $50 LL Bean gift certificate to get you started. For you Mars characters, we can offer you a boating adventure, bicycle ride, 18 holes and a cart at Bath Country Club or one of a myriad of LL Bean Outdoor Adventure School adventure. Give us a call with your interest and we'll tailor your experience for you! Take a quick look at our other specials and our blog to get an idea of the range of exciting things we can put together.
On returning, how about a reunion bottle of wine and a great dinner in town? We could price this as low as $500, but it really depends on what you chose to add in terms of activities, wine, and/ or dinner. Depending on the activity you choose, packages start as low as $529! We'd be happy to help you put this together, so please call!
- 2 nights & 2 gourmet breakfasts at Brewster House
- $50 LL Bean gift certificate
- "Mars" choice of outdoor adventures
- Bottle of wine from our wine cellar
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90mm Lens Left Infinity Stop vs. Rangefinder Actuator Arm
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:57 pm
Post subject: 90mm Lens Left Infinity Stop vs. Rangefinder Actuator Arm
Finally got a pair of infinity stops for my Super Speed Graphic to use with my Grafles Optar WA 90mm lens. I'd marked the rails where the front standard's front edge needs to be for almost perfect focus with the rangefinder focused at infinity. Installed the right hand stop without any problems.
The left stop won't install where it needs to be. The rangefinder's actuator is too far forward on the rail to let the stop go back far enough. The stop needs to go another sixth of an inch or so back but can't. I've come up with three possible solutions:
One's to grind the left stop's back end off all the way to the hinge (maybe a bit into the hinge, too) so it'll butt against the back edge of the flipped up stop then be back to the same distance from the rail's front edges as the right stop is. Then use just one flat tipped screw to anchor it in place. I think this would work.
Another is to not use a stop on the left rail but scribe a line on the left rail's top even with the front standard when it's the same distance back from the rail's front as the right stop is. Then just align the front standard's left side vertially with the mark on the rail.
And finally, don't use either stop, but instead make an H shaped aluminum spacer whose legs' lengths are the correct distance from the back of the two stops for the 135mm lens needed for the 90mm one when it's used. Inserting the H spacer between the 135's stops and the standard set back a bit, then pulling the standard forward in contact with the bottom of the H's legs, Tighten the standard's clamp to hold it in place.
Comments and suggestions welcomed. I didn't know this was a situation to deal with as none of the related web site's information mentions this problem with SSG's.
Anyone know the approximate mfg. date of a Graflex 90mm W.A Optar with serial number G44XXXN? Couple of sites mention if it's 'G" prefixed, it may well be one of the last ones made. It's also mentioned that all the Graflex 90mm Optar WA's were made by Wollensack.....
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With the yoke fully retracted then moved forward .040 +/- .010 inch then locked focus the RF on an infinity target at least 5000 feet away. Move the range finder actuator in until it contacts the RF actuator slide and the RF is in coincidence then tighten the screw(s) in the actuating bracket to secure it in place.
Now if your yoke/actuator is in correct adjustment follow steps 3 thru 6 of
and remove the bellows/front standard from the body.
Check the range finder tube for clearance between the rear of the tube at the lower turn and the back of the body. Loosen the clamp screw at the bottom of the tube at the actuator slide and the lowest vertical clamp screw/nut (lower front handle/flash bracket screw). Keeping the actuator slide in alignment with the bed guide slide the tube reward until it touches the back edge of the body then tighten the clamp screws/ nut. Reinstall the bellows/front standard (reverse of removal). Adjust the RF actuator slide.
I have a infinity stop with the edge cut flush with the hinge. I would
cut a infinity stop hinge.
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 1:25 pm
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45PSS, thanks for the procedures and checks to make. I'd figured out some of them but not all; you made up the difference.
I was able to slide strips of cardboard behind the rangefinder tube and the body to check for clearance. The rangefinder tube seems too close to the rear of the body to allow it to move back enough to let the actuator move back enough so the left infinity stop will align with the right one.
So, I think I'll grind off the back of the left stop then use the flat tipped set screw to lock it in place. Don't think I'll need to grind off the back of the hinge barrel and the hinge pin. Although with it being .10 inch thick, I think it could be reduced to .07 inch thick and still work well.
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:58 pm
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correction, the cut infinity stop I have is cut .5mm into the hinge. the hinge pin is tight so it may be safe to trim a little off after all.
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